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ThunderRidge’s Ryleigh Abney (13) delivers the spike in game action on April 23 at the Grizzly den against Dakota Ridge. The Eagles came out on top 3-1 over the Grizzlies.

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Douglas County School Board names permanent superintendent Interim Superintendent Corey Wise accepted the board’s offer

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County School Board has offered interim Superin-

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tendent Corey Wise the district’s permanent superintendent role after a months-long search that included a mix of internal and external candidates.

An emotional Wise acWise cepted the offer shortly after the directors’ 5-2 vote during their April 20 board meeting.

Wise was one of four finalists advanced from an applicant pool of more than 100 people. The board’s decision left him at a loss for words, he said.

“I’m honored to accept and can’t wait to see what we all build and grow together,” he said.

Directors Christina Ciancio-Schor and Kevin Leung dissented, expressing their support for Mary Young.

Young was one of two external final-

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ists and serves as superintendent of Warren County Schools in North Carolina.

The other two finalists were Samuel Jarman, superintendent of Alpine School District in Utah, and Christopher Page, principal at Highlands Ranch High School.

Wise was named the district’s interim superintendent in September.

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Restaurants, event venues, movie theaters can get pandemic assistance

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

More than a year after the pandemic began upending the economy, federal assistance is still available for many types of businesses, with a fund aimed at restaurants expected to open up soon.

Another grant program provides help for event venues, performing arts, museums and movie theaters.

Other businesses may still access the federal Paycheck Protection Program — commonly known as PPP loans — and another batch of dollars called the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

Colorado has also compiled a list of local funding sources that it updates regularly.

Here’s a look at the different assistance programs.

For restaurants The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will provide $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. Restaurants will able to apply for grants based on lost revenue.

The official application launch date was to be announced soon, according to the Colorado government website as of late April.

For the first 21 days that the program is open, the U.S. Small Business Administration, a federal agency, will prioritize reviewing applications from small businesses owned by women, veterans, and “socially and economically disad-

vantaged individuals,” according to the state’s website.

Following the 21-day period, all eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications.

For now, the state recommends viewing the list of documentation required to prepare an application.

See more information at tinyurl. com/RestaurantPandemicFund.

For events, arts venues The federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program was established by the Economic Aid to HardHit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act, signed into law in December. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, according to the Small Business Administration.

Entities that can apply include: • Live venue operators or promoters; • Theatrical producers; • Live performing-arts organization operators; • Museum operators; • Motion picture theater operators (including owners); • Talent representatives.

Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. The program reserved $2 billion for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.

Applications opened on April 8.

See more information at tinyurl. com/EventsArtsAssistance.

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If you didn’t get PPP, try again With a $284 billion congressional package for small-business relief, the federal Paycheck Protection Program reopened the week of Jan. 11. If banks said that a business didn’t qualify previously, the business should try again because of the recent changes, according to the state’s website.

In addition, to apply for this round, a business does not need to have had the first round of its PPP loan forgiven — it only must have used the money from the first round to qualify for the second round.

If a business has not received a PPP loan before, “First Draw” PPP loans are available.

For those who already received a PPP loan, certain businesses are eligible for a “Second Draw” PPP loan.

To promote “equitable relief for the smallest of small businesses,” the SBA announced that it would make the following changes to the program: • Allow sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed individuals to receive more financial support by revising the PPP’s funding formula; • Eliminate a restriction for smallbusiness owners with prior nonfraud felony convictions; • Eliminate restrictions on smallbusiness owners who have struggled to make federal student loan payments, by eliminating federal student loan debt delinquency and default as disqualifiers to participating in the PPP program; • Ensure access for non-citizen

small-business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for PPP. For more information and to apply, see tinyurl.com/PPPSecondRound.

Another general loan for businesses The Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits to help overcome loss of revenue due to COVID-19, according to the state’s website.

Small businesses that receive a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan won’t have to start making payments on the loan until 2022.

The loan may be used for the following purposes: • Keeping employees on payroll; • Paying for sick leave; • Meeting increased production costs due to supply-chain disruptions; • Paying business obligations, including debts, rent and mortgage payments.

Eligible entities include small businesses, nonprofits, veterans organizations, tribal businesses and cooperatives with fewer than 500 employees, sole proprietorships, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors.

The Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program regarding COVID-19 is extended to Dec. 31.

For more information, see tinyurl. com/EIDLassistanceprogram.

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Master Gardener volunteers are now available Douglas County Master Gardeners provide useful information to help your gardening efforts all year long via the “Virtual Helpdesk”. Questions are answered by email 7 days a week. Email your gardening questions today to dcmgardenr@gmail.com

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

Where does my water come from?

Vanda Curry recently became an American citizen after years of roaming.

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Globetrotting daughter of immigrants living the American dream Finding their footing My parents met in what was called Rhodesia, and is now called Zimbabwe, in southern Africa. My father was in the Portuguese Air Force.

They were displaced following decades of struggles over control of the country.

I was born in Portugal, but my parents didn’t find their footing there. We came to the United States when I was one year old and settled in Rochester, New York.

My parents overstayed their visas, and after that we were in the country illegally. They didn’t have money for a lawyer to help them with their case.

Seeing the world My mom was paranoid that people would discover our undocumented status, so she home-schooled me my entire childhood. She didn’t want me talking to a lot of people, and was wary of my friends. I got a good education, but I didn’t get a high school diploma.

When I turned 18, I had the option to stay, under the DREAM Act. Much of my family ended up moving away. My father passed away, and my mother lives in England now. Instead of staying, I decided to go see the world and experience

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other cultures. I lived in France, Singapore and the UK. I had a lot of experiences that made me more accommodating and compassionate toward people with different viewpoints.

I took classes in England, and met my future husband in France. I was ready to find a place to settle down and end my drifting. He was from Colorado, and we came to the U.S. and got married. Marrying him enabled me to get my green card, and paved the way for my citizenship.

‘Congratulations, you’re a citizen’ Once we got here, I got my GED at Arapahoe Community College. Now I’m majoring in business administration with a concentration in accounting.

I just became an American citizen this month. I went in to take the citizenship test, and at the end the administrator walked in and told me to raise my right hand and take the oath. He handed me my papers and said, “Congratulations, you’re a citizen.”

I’ve managed to overcome my past and gain legal citizenship. I’m enjoying my classes, and my husband and I are planning to start a family. My life is going in a good direction.

I’ve lived a lot of places, but to me America is the best country in the world. I really appreciate how wonderful Colorado is.

I feel like I’m living the American dream.

If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Douglas County’s water provider locator allows you to enter your address or last name and find your water provider on an interactive map. This tool will guide you to your provider’s site where you can better understand seasonal water restrictions and more, visit douglas.co.us/water

Need flood zone information?

If you live in unincorporated Douglas County, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and zone information are available by request. Visit douglas.co.us and search for Flood Plain Information. A form may also be requested by calling 303-660-7490 or visiting Public Works Engineering, 100 Third St. in Castle Rock.

Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine or test?

Vaccinations are being offered throughout Douglas County by various providers. Visit douglas.co.us/covidvaccination-information to find an appointment near you. Douglas County also has three FREE drive-thru testing locations. Visit douglas.co.us/covid19-testing/ events for locations.

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Vaccine effort hopes to close gap for minority, low-income areas Colorado targets residents who face barriers to accessing vaccine shots

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Even with Colorado’s six mass vaccination sites around the state up and running — and with local health providers also putting shots in arms — state officials knew they needed to go further to reach Coloradans who can’t drive to appointments or set them up online.

That’s why Colorado started organizing what it calls “equity clinics” — and as of mid-April, state officials had worked with more than 100 community organizations in the effort to reach low-income areas, people of color and rural residents, too.

For some communities, barriers to coronavirus vaccination aren’t just economic but can also stem from distrust, Gov. Jared Polis said.

“It is important that people understand some of the legitimate roots of that skepticism, where, inexcusably, Black Americans were experimented on without their permission,” Polis told Colorado Community Media.

That’s a reference to what became known as the Tuskegee syphilis study: In 1972, the Associated Press broke news that the federal government had let hundreds of Black men in rural Alabama go untreated for syphilis for 40 years for research purposes.

A public outcry ensued, and the study ended three months later, according to the AP. The effects of the study still linger — it’s routinely cited as a reason some Black Americans are reluctant to participate in medical research, or even go to the doctor for routine check-ups, the AP reported.

But other communities also experience “vaccine hesitancy,” and making vaccination quick

SOME MASS VACCINATION SITES NOW ACCEPTING WALK-INS Most Coloradans can access vaccines via local pharmacies, hospitals or the state’s mass vaccination sites. Four of the mass vaccination sites now accept walk-ins — Coloradans no longer need an appointment, according to Gov. Jared Polis’ office.

Those four sites are: • Pueblo County — Colorado State Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday • Larimer County — The Ranch Events Complex, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday • Denver — Ball Arena, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

• Mesa County — Grand Junction Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

The other sites will accept same-day registrations if appointments are available and haven’t been filled, Polis’ office said. Those other mass vaccination sites are in Adams County at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and in El Paso County at the Broadmoor World Arena. Register for those locations at centura.org/covid-19/ covid-19-vaccine-information/vaccineevents.

Colorado also is served by “mobile vaccine clinics” that travel around the state.

Visit mobilevax.us/clinics to sign up and see a schedule of upcoming clinics.

When will enough Coloradans be vaccinated?

and easy is crucial for the state to be able reach “herd immunity,” Polis said. That’s a term for when enough people become immune that the spread of COVID-19 becomes unlikely, which could happen when around 70% to 80% of people attain immunity.

“That means reaching people where they are, and protecting any Coloradans protects all Coloradans,” Polis said.

The state’s Vaccine Equity Outreach Team — co-chaired by Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the state public-health department, and Rick Palacio, strategic consultant to the governor — worked to schedule vaccine equity clinics across Colorado in partnership with communitybased organizations, local public health agencies and tribes, according to a news release from the SEE VACCINE, P5

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Gov. Jared Polis, right, visits a mobile vaccine clinic, an effort supported by state officials to bring vaccinations sites to locations around Colorado.

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state public-health department.

“One of the data points we use to guide our efforts are targeted census tracts,” Palacio said, using a term for geographic areas. State officials targeted tracts that are below the poverty line and high in minority populations and also worked with organizations that serve those areas.

“Not everyone has a health care home,” and often that includes Black and brown communities, Palacio said.

State officials have partnered with community organizations to host more than 200 clinics across the state, according to Polis’ office.

“They’ve been in church and school parking lots, at local rec

Gov. Jared Polis, center, visits a mobile vaccine clinic, an effort supported by state officials to bring vaccinations sites to locations PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE VIA FACEBOOK around Colorado. The state has two bus routes and was to announce a third soon.

centers, and a variety of other locations that community members trust,” said Elizabeth Kosar, a spokeswoman for the governor.

Many of the equity clinics are temporary, and others were ongoing as of late April. Some ongoing locations, according to the governor’s office, include: • Project Angel Heart, an organization that delivers meals to people with life-threatening illnesses, at 4950 N. Washington St. in Denver.

• Bear Valley Branch Library at 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. in Denver.

• Village Exchange Center, a nonprofit that serves immigrants and refugees in the Denver metro area, at 1609 N. Havana St in Aurora.

• Fort Lupton recreation center at 203 S. Harrison Ave. On top of that, a mobile vaccine clinic program is also helping distribute vaccine shots around Colorado. The mobile vaccine clinics kicked off on April 2, and the equity clinics began in Janu-

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“The mobile vaccine clinics are currently running routes in Northeast and Southern Colorado. Previous stops include Eaton, Sterling, Yuma, Fort Morgan, Avondale, Ordway, La Junta, Las Animas and Lamar,” Kosar said.

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County board chair removed in dispute The incident began with a national media request

serve,” he wrote in a text message.

In his statements to Colorado Community Media, Laydon didn’t provide additional examples of the actions he had accused of Thomas outside of the April 16 incident.

Commissioner George Teal said in a statement that Thomas lacked “the integrity and professionalism” needed to serve as the chair.

“Her recent conduct is unbecoming of a county commissioner and our residents deserve better,” he wrote in a text message. “It is my sincere hope that Tuesday’s censure vote will serve as a wake up call to Commissioner Thomas and she’ll learn to put our residents above her own self interests.”

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Infighting broke out among Douglas County commissioners after the board chair was stripped of that title and the members began lobbing accusations at each other.

Commissioner Lora Thomas was removed from the chair position after her fellow board members — Abe Laydon and George Teal — accused her of lying and using her title “for personal gain politically,” according to a resolution posted to the Douglas County website April 23.

That resolution, which was set to be voted on in an April 27 meeting, also states that the former board chair sent emails to members in the business community that were interpreted by some — who have active land use applications in the county — as intimidation.

“Commissioner Thomas’ actions have brought a sad day upon the people of Douglas County,” according to the resolution.

Interview requested The incident began April 16 when the board received a media request from a national media outlet for an interview with a board member, according to the resolution and a spokesperson.

From left, Commissioners George Teal, Lora Thomas and Abe Laydon.

“During that rapid decision making process, the board came to a conclusion that Commissioner Thomas disagreed with,” according to the resolution.

Thomas responded by asserting that this was a violation of the board’s media protocol.

That media protocol is an incomplete document that has been in progress since January, according to a county spokesperson. While the board often uses an informal rotating assignment of media interviews, it isn’t outlined in the draft media protocol, according to the spokesperson.

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Commissioners had decided that Laydon would take the interview with the national outlet rather than Thomas, according to the spokesperson.

After being informed by staff that she was incorrect about the breach of the media protocol, Thomas went on to send emails to “county residents and the business community” about the incident, saying the policy had been broken, according to the resolution.

The resolution called those emails an “attempt to influence the board.”

“Some of those emails were received by businesses with active land use applications before the board and were interpreted to be intimidation to compel those applicants to influence the board,” according to the resolution.

Fallout intensifies Laydon, now the board chair, and Teal, now the vice chair, voted during an April 19 work session meeting to remove Thomas from that leadership position.

The county’s board chair often serves as the public representative and leader of the board, according to the county’s policy for commissioners. The chair presides over meetings and decides agendas. Normally, the chair and vice chair are selected on a rotating basis based on district, according to the policy.

“In a clumsy attempt to silence my voice, my fellow Republican County Commissioners Abe Laydon and George Teal voted to remove me as Chairwoman of the Douglas County Board without cause,” according to an April 21 post to Thomas’ personal website.

The statement called Teal and Laydon “good old boys” and says that they are attempting to silence her.

Teal and Laydon have “chosen their misguided self-interests over the future fiscal health and well-being of our communities,” according to the statement.

In response, Laydon lambasted Thomas.

“Unfortunately, Lora Thomas’ egregious abuse of power and willful deceit to advance her political self-interests over the interests of the county represents an ongoing and well-documented pattern of behavior over several years that cannot be further tolerated by the citizens we

Attempted mediation Thomas, who was first elected in 2016, has served as board chair since January.

“This is just about good ole boys attacking a competent, strong woman,” Thomas said in an interview with Colorado Community Media.

In her April 21 statement, Thomas said that she’s worried about the county’s financial health because of the two commissioners’ policies and that she was ousted because she “opposed their big government plans and fought to inform citizens of the truth.”

In March, Teal and Laydon voted in favor of bringing a clean energy commercial financing program, called the Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, to the county. Thomas mentioned this issue along with pension plans for deputies, the attempted purchase of a local building and graywater discharges in her statement.

Thomas added that the move was “motivated by a frustration with my integrity and courage to oppose and criticize their poorly devised land schemes, financial boondoggles, and self-serving policy proposals.”

In her statement, Thomas asked county residents to show their support to her by emailing the county and attending the April 27 business meeting to voice their support of her.

“I’m trying to save the future of Douglas County,” Thomas said.

An April 23 letter to Thomas, signed by “the board of county commissioners,” is also attached to the agenda for the April 27 commissioners’ meeting.

“You have continued to misrepresent the truth and leverage your name, title and apparent authority as chair … for personal gain politically and for those that have contributed to your campaign,” according to the letter.

In an April 24 social media post, Thomas shared that there had been an attempted mediation between the commissioners to end the “embarrassing conflict,” according to her post to Twitter.

She wrote that she was given a drafted letter of apology and told that if she signed it, she may be reinstated as board chair.

Thomas refused to sign the letter.

“I don’t work for Abe or George and I don’t back down from bullies,” she wrote at the bottom, according to the post.

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April 29, 2021

Douglas County fires health board member over letter to editor Official termination notice comes six months after publication

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the second time this year, the Douglas County commissioners are looking to replace a board of health member who spoke out against the county’s plan to leave Tri-County Health Department.

Commissioners sent a letter of termination dated April 14 to Marsha Jaroch, a member of TriCounty’s board of health since 2015, according to a copy of the letter obtained by Colorado Community Media.

The letter, signed by all three commissioners, cites an October 2020 letter to the editor in the Douglas County News-Press as the reason for her firing from the position. The letter to the editor was signed by Jaroch and former board of health member Paulette Joswick, who resigned in February.

Tri-County’s board of health is made up of nine appointed representatives — with three each from all three of its counties, also including Adams and Arapahoe counties. The board votes on public health orders, the department’s director and other policies.

“While this (letter to the editor) alone was an abuse of your appointed position, the political rhetoric you elected to use under your appointed position was extremely divisive and intended to create distrust for the elected officials who appointed you, and who answer to the citizens you suggest you are representing,” according to the commissioners’ letter.

In the letter to the editor, Joswick and Jaroch — who identified themselves as both residents and board of health members — urged the community to voice support for Douglas County remaining with Tri-County Health. The commissioners had submitted a letter to Tri-County in July 2020 stating they would be separating from the department in a year.

“To date, there has been no definitive plan presented to (TriCounty) as to how and when this may occur,” the October letter to the editor said. “In the meantime, (Tri-County) has to set budgets and attend to critical priorities with the eventuality of Douglas County’s departure still pending.”

In November, the commissioners voted to stay with the health department until 2023 in exchange for a new Tri-County policy granting them more control over public health orders. The county is continuing to look for public health options outside of Tri-County.

“If Douglas County is to continue to benefit fully as a member of (Tri-County), protecting the

the ongoing conversations about interview that Jaroch had been a health of our citizens, then let valuable member of the board and Tri-County’s possible separation your voices be heard in support from Douglas County. often brought different opinions of remaining in partnership with from other members. this outstanding organization on Relevant policies “Marsha has been a phenomNov. 3 and beyond,” the letter to While Tri-County has strict and enal board member, I really value the editor stated. clear guidelines for what their and appreciate the voice that she A Nov. 3 election decided two of staff can do in terms of public brings to the the county’s statements, these policies don’t board,” Ludcommissioners. extend to the board of health, wig said. “It’s In February, Ludwig said. always been Joswick, who In Douglas County’s code of conreally good for served as a duct for boards, committees and us to hear that board of health other side.” member for commissions, the policy signed by Ludwig said more than 13 appointees says that when prethis is the first years, resigned senting personal opinions or positime in her from her positions, members “shall explicitly nearly 30-year tion after she state that (they) are not representcareer in public ing their board/committee/comwas urged to health that do so by county mission or the county,” according she has seen a staff speaking to the document. board of county on behalf of Commissioners planned to recommissioncommissioners, place Jaroch using the remaining ers terminate a she told Coloraapplicants from the process used board member do Community to replace Joswick in February, a that they had Media. Joswick spokesperson said. appointed. says she left In their letter to Jaroch, comJaroch, a the position for missioners wrote that they had Marsha Jaroch, nurse practitio- “lost faith” that her representaother reasons, terminated board of health ner for 40 years, tion would meet Douglas County however.

Commissionneeds moving forward. member, in an emailed statement was re-appointed by the ers said Jos“At this critical time, Douglas Douglas County County residents need assurance wick resigned commissioners after she was that Douglas County elected offiin 2020 and her term was set to contacted about a county resident cials and those that are appointed expire in 2025. who reported overhearing the by them, will work together — “To have a really good board board member talking at a crochet even when they disagree — tomember terminated, it’s disheartclass in Castle Rock. In a letter wards mutually beneficial results ening,” Ludwig said. from the resident, she said she on issues of major concern,” Ludwig added that she would heard Joswick being critical of according to the commissioners’ miss hearing Jaroch’s input on the commissioners and their deciletter. sion to leave Tri-County.

Jaroch, who was out-of-state and unavailable for an interview, wrote in an emailed statement that she had been honored to serve on the board of health.

“John Douglas (executive director of Tri-County) and the entire team are everything one could hope to have — professional, experienced, responsive and caring,” she said. “My wish for the future is to see Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams Counties all continue to thrive with the guidance and Catholic Charities knows our community will always service of the team at Tri County Health Department.” need care and support, love and kindness, dependability Commissioners declined requests for interviews about the and grit. There are unique challenges in our community, termination, which had not been and we stand ready to meet those needs. announced publicly, but responded to questions through a spokesperson. In an emailed statement, the county said they had contactThe Family Center of Douglas County ed Jaroch about the letter to the editor in November and had asked at Catholic Charities her to resign.

“We continued to retain our is now open. This partnership will provide wrapinterest in a professional separaaround services to even more families in need. tion,” according to the statement.

“At no time did the board’s position change with regard to our request that she resign her posiHelp us help each other. Find out how you can change tion.”

Jaroch said she decided not to lives. Visit CCharitiesCC.org/CastleRockOffice. resign because she “wanted to be part of future discussions about GIVE HOPE. RISE. the separation” of Douglas County from Tri-County and planned to resign after that situation was settled.

Jennifer Ludwig, deputy direcof Central Colorado tor for Tri-County, said in an

‘My wish for the future is to see Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams Counties all continue to thrive with the guidance and service of the team at Tri County Health Department.’

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Snakes in the grass on the move Snakes and small animals nursing babies are more active as the weather heats up

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Even with some scattered rain and snowstorms, the hint of warmer weather leads to more sightings of snakes and other small animals as they prepare for the hot summer months.

Isaac Mertens, owner of Castle Rock Pest Control, said he has been receiving calls for a variety of issues since early April. Mertens said snakes and other small critters start emerging in spring.

Jason Clay, of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, said snakes follow a predictable pattern. Sheltering during the winter and resuming activity in April and early May. “Pavement and other hard surfaces such as trails are often sought out for basking. Many times, this leads to negative encounters with people and automobiles,” Clay said.

“Hunting (for food) usually occurs in the late afternoon and evening once the snakes have become warm enough. When temperatures allow, rattlesnakes may also prowl for food in the early afternoon or night.”

Merten has been operating in the

Douglas County region for about two years. He said he mostly gets calls about bull and garden snakes, noting he recently removed a sixfoot bull snake from a family’s front yard.

“They are mostly coming out into the sun and passing through yards,” he said. “They do not want to be near you as much as you do not want to be near them. In most cases they will just keep passing through on their way.”

In cases where the snakes are inside the home, Merten said it is be better to call local animal control offices for removal.

Merten said rattlesnakes are also coming out. Rattlesnakes near homes are mostly seen in areas with nearby fields, and hills with a lot of rock ledges, he said.

Clay said there are two species of rattlesnakes in Colorado, the wester, also known as the prairie, and the massasauga. Both species can be seen around developed homes or near neighborhoods on the fringes of open spaces.

Wildlife experts warn residents not to touch the snake or take pictures and selfies. Whether they are near a home, or on hiking trails, Clay said it is important to follow safety rules.

Some safety measures to follow include: Stay on designated trails and pathways.

Do not wear earbuds so you can

hear if you come up on an angry, rattling snake.

Keep pets on a leash.

Leave the snake alone and keep a safe distance — Rattlesnakes can strike to half their body length. A good rule is to be at least five feet away.

Freeze in place — Snakes are often heard before they are seen. If there is a rattling sound, freeze in place until the animal is located.

Wear sturdy leather boots when hiking.

Avoid stepping over rocks and logs and reaching into holes that could serve as snake shelter.

“Rattlesnakes are basically creatures of habit and often bask, hunt, migrate and den in the same areas year after year,” Clay said. “Be prepared. Hikers in rattlesnake country should be knowledgeable and prepared to minimize the chances of a snake encounter.”

In addition to snakes, Merten said some common calls he receives this time of year are about small animals like squirrels and racoons finding small spaces inside or near homes to have offspring.

“When you find these animals, it is important to call in an expert to get them out,” Merten said. “You get a raccoon mom that just had babies — she is already tired and won’t be in a very good mood if you try to mess with her or her babies.”

In most cases, Merten said animal control experts can come and get

the animals to leave on their own. If not, Merten said he will take them to a new location where they can go on their way safely.

Merten said almost all animals, including snakes, are not euthanized. Unless the animal has a health issue, Merten said they are relocated in areas like Franktown or Elizabeth.

Skunks are the only animal pestcontrol experts euthanize because state laws require it. Skunks are known carriers of rabies and other diseases.

To prevent small critters from taking up residence in or around the home, Merten said a good measure is to cap the chimney and check to make sure open spaces are sealed up.

Besides the small animals, Clay said bears are also a lot more active in spring.

“Residents need to make sure they do not have attractants around their homes,” Clay said. “The biggest ones are trash and birdfeeders.”

Trash needs to be kept in a secure enclosure and should not be placed outside until the morning of collection. To be extra cautious, don’t keep birdfeeders outside from March until after Thanksgiving.

Bird seed is one of the easiest meals a bear can find, and the availability of bird seed teaches the bears that homes are a place for food, making them associate humans with food, Clay said.

Water rates eyed as part of drought response Public hearing set for May 24 STAFF REPORT

The Centennial Water & Sanitation District Board of Directors declared a drought watch for customers in the Centennial Water service area, which includes Highlands Ranch, Solstice and portions of northern Douglas County.

A drought watch was issued because water supplies are below average and forecasts indicate prolonged dryness. The goal of the drought watch stage is to remind customers how important efficient water use is to prevent additional drought measures that could lead to mandatory outdoor water use restrictions.

Centennial Water is also considering drought pricing as part of its Drought Response Plan. The rates would be implemented as part of Stage 1 or Stage 2 drought restric-

held during the Centennial Water Board of Directors meeting on 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24. The public is invited to attend via Zoom. Visit centennialwater.org to view the meeting agenda, which will include a Zoom link.

For water conservation tips and information and to get the latest news from Centennial Water, customers are encouraged to sign up to receive a monthly Water eNewsletter. To sign up, send an email toinfo@centennialwater.org.

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Art doesn’t show when snow says no

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one Tree Arts Center delayed the installation ceremony for the new public art piece, “Tuono,” due to inclement weather. It was scheduled for the April 20 city council meeting, but a spring snowstorm intervened.

Sculptors ColSONYA’S lin Parson and Jodie Ruth Cooper SAMPLER created the large piece. Appropriately, “Tuono” is the Latin word for “Thunderclap!” It will be on display for one year. Check lonetreeartscenter. org for new date and time.

Sonya Ellingboe

Summer music Lone Tree Arts Center’s Summer Music Sessions start with “An Evening With (saxophonist) Gerald Albright” on May 15. In person at 4 and 8 p.m.; livestream at 8 p.m.

Albright is an important R&B star and Grammy winner. Tickets: $60 and $75, in person; livestream: $25 individual; $40 household. Box office: 720-509-1000, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m., to 2 p.m.; or website, lonetreeartscenter.org. Albright begins the new Lone Tree Sessions Series.

Next: Keb’ Mo’ on Aug. 27.

Stories on Stage Stories on Stage will be streaming live from Boulder’s Nomad Playhouse at 7 p.m. on May 7. Leslie O’Carroll, Allison Watrous and Sam Gregory will present “Still Crazy After All These Years.” Ticket holders will receive a link. Tickets: $15. Call 303-494-0523 or visit storiesonstage. org. The 20th anniversary season will be entirely virtual/livestreamed from the Nomad Playhouse in Boulder.

Member Appreciation Show Littleton Fine Arts Guild has opened the “Flights of Fantasy”

exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center and will enjoy a new hanging system and lighting as they reopen the Member Appreciation Show at the Depot Art Gallery and Caboose Gallery, through May 22. The gallery will be open Fridays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks and COVID protocol required. Six individuals may enter at a time.

Depot Art Gallery is located at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton. 303-7950781; depotartgallery.org.

Colorado Symphony The music of John Williams (“Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” “Harry Potter” and more) will be featured May 23 and 25 by the Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (doors, 6 p.m.). Christopher Dragon will conduct. Tickets limited to 2500. Coloradosymphony.org/tickets or 303-623-7876.

Buntport Theater “Space People in Space,” a new

original comedy about people at the forefront of the colonization of Mars, will be presented in Buntport’s parking lot at 717 Lipan St. in Denver on Wednesdays through Sundays, May 26-June 13 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for 1-6 are available at Name Your Own Price. 720-946-1388. buntport.com.

Troubling history History Colorado is sharing information from newly digitized records from ledgers of the Ku Klux Klan in Denver. History Colorado says on its website: “In a spirit of more actively naming and confronting systems of inequality, History Colorado aims to make these items available as freely and widely as possible. In keeping with our grounding virtues, we hope to unlearn harmful long-held ideas and practices through this sharing process.” See historycolorado.org/ kkkledgers.

Imagination soars at ‘Flights of Fantasy’

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brilliant colors, paintings in motion, it seems ... welcome us to the new exhibit, “Flights of Fantasy,” at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery in Littleton, open during box office hours.

Littleton Fine Arts Guild members have responded to a challenge to let the imagination take over and the resulting exhibit, which runs through June 1, is like a mini vacation — a really nifty way for spring to begin! This handsome gallery is open and inviting — stroll around at your leisure — no tickets or reservations necessary.

A viewer can wander and make up stories as she goes ...

Well-known Denver area encaustic painter Victoria Eubanks was juror for “Flights of Fantasy” and she awarded the Best of Show/First Place ribbon to Stacy Roberts’ soft pastel painting, “The Whole of the Moon,” which suggests one of our otherworldly summer sunsets/ moonrises. Fuschia, pink and whiteish clouds swirl, shimmer — and seem to move as a dazzled viewer stands before it.

The Second Place ribbon was awarded to Rita Campbell’s colorful, precise “Magic Hairspray,” rendered in alcohol ink in nearlystained glass bright color that makes this small work jump out from the wall ... And what is she thinking???

Photographer Bill Knoll’s trio of

Nunsense: The Mega Musical coming to local theater STAFF REPORT

Wesley Players Theatre Company, in its 21st year of providing entertainment in Highlands Ranch, is helping to bring live theatre back to the state of Colorado.

“Nunsense: The Mega Musical” will run between April 30 and May 2 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. The show follows a group of nuns and priests after a cooking accident kills the majority of the order due to botulism. They put on a show to raise money to bury the last of the dead sisters.

Wesley Players Theatre Company is an independent, community theatre group in residence at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church that brings together people of all ages and experience levels, from within the church and from the wider com-

munity, to perform drama productions and musicals. The company celebrates core values of encouraging diversity, creativity and community in every production, providing audiences with theatre experiences that inspire and entertain.

In accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines, the show will take place outside. The audience will also be required to wear masks and socially distance between other audience members.

The cast will be fully vaccinated by the time of performances and will be wearing masks during the show with the exception of a few solo numbers.

To keep attendance low, only two tickets can be purchased.

Tickets are $12 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online at www. wesleyplayers.org.

young eagles, “Incoming Flight,” won Third Place and invites an up-close look at the fine detail. One wonders how close Knoll was ... I’d think the eaglets would have shied away ... you can practically hear them and sense their joy as they get ready to take over their world!

Honorable Mention ribbons went to the happily-haunted watercolor collage, “Still Hangin’ Around,” by Sharon Wink and to Teri Hendrix’s precise acrylic painting, “City Park in My Mind.”

“Dancing by the Lake,” a soft colored oil painting by Pam Roth O’Mara, suggests some sort of imaginary game that involves lots of end-of-the-day splashing along the edge of said lake — summer memories for many of us, I’d imagine ...

O’Mara’s control of the light is special — one can almost smell that air.

Sally Van der Camp’s assemblage piece, “Flight of a Feather,” is tall, narrow and precise. One can imagine the artist coming across

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a random feather and thinking: “hmm — what can I do with this?”

Nice presentation against a metallic background, contrasting textures ...

“Twisted Flatware and Strawberry” by photographer Joe Bonita made me wonder about a backstory.

Where had that somewhat worn plate been over the years? The visitor thinks about a fancy dinner table, set with linens and silver, a long time ago ... who was there?

Another bit of worn silverware: Peggy Deitz’s “Lady Bitton” raises another imaginary scenes: a longago tea party?

And Merrie Wicks’ “Patang” is a painting depicting three bright Japanese fish-shaped kites flying from a post. “Patang” means kite — my new word for the day!

“Bling,” an assemblage by Carol Broere, includes rhinestones, a red gemstone, a carved brooch and a tiny porcelain flower. It’s really hard to resist touching this and a number of others...

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April 29, 2021

VOICES

Let’s all join together to beat the banned

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nce a year, I invite readers to nominate words or expressions they wish were banned, an idea appropriated from Lake Superior State University’s “Annual List of Words and Phrases Banished from the QUIET Queen’s English DESPERATION for Mis-Use, OverUse and General Uselessness.”

Lake Superior’s lists were started in 1976 by W. T. Rabe, the school’s former public relations director who gave the school an Craig Marshall unexpected and Smith unique identity nationwide.

The 2021 list was released as always on New Year’s Day, and it predictably reflects events of the preceding year, starting with “COVID-19.”

Others include “Social distancing,” “We’re all in this together,” and “In these uncertain times.”

Add “Karen,” “Pivot,” “Unprecedented,” “In an abundance of

caution” and “I know, right?”

If your name is Karen and have something you want to say about “Karen” becoming a “misogynist umbrella term for critiquing the perceived overemotional behavior of women” (according to Lake Superior’s committee) please let me know.

One reader, Tim Reinig, Lone Tree, who anticipated this column, nominated “From farm to table.”

Please send one or two words or phrases, with your name and location, by 11:59 p.m. on May 14 by emailing it to craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Some examples are in the Colorado Community Media Hall of Fame, but I have no objection to past offenders being convicted twice.

“Whatever.” “Have a nice day.”

“Awesome.” “Cool.”

“Awesome” and “Cool” might be here to stay, but we have gotten rid of “Groovy,” “For sure,” “What’s happening?” and “Tell it like it is.”

Unfortunately, “I know where you’re coming from” lingers.

“Athleticism” is (too) often used in reference to an athlete who dem-

onstrates “Physicality.” What else is an athlete going to demonstrate?

Watch any of the commentary channels and count the number of times someone begins a comment with, “Listen” or “Look.”

“You guys.” “Selfie.” “Legally drunk.” “Hot water heater.”

“Bucket list.” “Literally.”

One that’s often underestimated in its potency to undermine a sentence is “Uh.” “You know?”

“It is what it is” is one of the most egregious, and I am getting mighty tired of “egregious” too.

You get the idea: I don’t want to use up all the good (bad) ones. If there’s a story to go along with your nomination all the better.

Words change and so do names.

Once names were simple: Jimmy Stewart, Patti Smith, Billy Dee Williams.

No longer.

There’s an entertainer named Megan Thee Stallion.

“Mom and Dad, I’d like you to meet Megan Thee Stallion.”

“We’re pleased to meet you. What do we call you?”

“You can call me Megan. Or you

can call me Thee. Or you can call me Stallion. But you don’t have to call me Megan Thee Stallion.”

(That’s my homage to comedian Bill Saluga and his “Raymond J. Johnson Jr.” routine.)

One reader asked why I insert my middle name: “Sounds pretentious.”

There are thousands of Craig Smiths (one of was just hired to coach the University of Utah’s men’s basketball team.). Without “Marshall” I can’t be found if someone were searching.

There are only two of us (on the internet) named Craig Marshall Smith. The other is a corporal with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

“He is only one of a handful of African Canadians who have even worn a RCMP uniform.”

Because “Thanks in advance” belongs on The List, I’ll just say thank you.

(W. T. Rabe, 1921-1992.)

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Celebrating the construction zones of life

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e all know that feeling of entering a construction zone while we are driving, don’t we? Whether it is a major highway or just a singlelane road that gets shut down, we are either forced to find a detour or ac- WINNING cept the delay and WORDS ride out the traffic until we get past the construction that is currently underway.

Although we know that when the construction ends, the improvements made will Michael Norton make our commute easier in the long run, we can’t help but feel a little frustrated and inconvenienced in the moment.

The other day I found myself on such a road. It was a beautiful scenic drive and then suddenly, the orange and white, yellow and black signs started to appear: Construction Entrance; Begin Construction; Road Work Ahead; Road Construction Ahead; Entering Work Zone; Construction Zone Begins; Enter-

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ing Construction Zone; Slow Down Construction Area Ahead Trucks Entering. Well, maybe I didn’t see all of these signs on this particular drive, but I am sure I have at some point over the course of my life.

And I am fairly certain you have as well.

I decided to ride out the traffic and just accept the delay. And then the other signs started to pop up as I began to resume the normal speed limit: End Active Work Zone; End Construction; or End of Construction. And as I approached those signs, I realized I had a great appreciation for the men and women who are out there each day building, rebuilding, or repairing our roadways so that we are safer, and our future drives are made so much easier. Kudos to all those who work so hard to make our lives better in the long run. And maybe we can all do our part in being a little more patient so that we can keep them safer each day too.

Here’s the thing, aren’t we all a living and breathing construction zone in some way? Some of us are working hard every day to improve our physique or build strength and

endurance. Others of us are students and working on our education or skills-based training. Many are taking up hobbies, learning a new language, learning to play an instrument, taking dancing or singing lessons, participating in cooking classes, and so many other “Under Construction” possibilities.

And while we are “Under Construction,” and committed to the end result that we are striving for; we learn to be patient with ourselves as we know it will take time to achieve our goals. We also hope our family, friends, co-workers, and anyone else who knows us, and who is supporting us, that they will be patient as well. To complete our construction, we need to stay on the path even if the road is harder and slower, only taking a detour when absolutely necessary.

Detours are okay, just as long as the detour we take isn’t an escape route, taking us farther away from our goals and dreams.

A beautiful life lesson came for me personally several years ago as I visited the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.

While we walked the grounds, we came upon the gravestone of Ruth Bell Graham, Billy Graham’s wife who passed away in June 2007. On her tombstone, under her name and the date of her birth and of her passing, were the words, “End of Construction - Thank you for your patience.” It reminded me that each day, until the day we are called home, we are all always “Under Construction” in some way.

The next time you are welcomed with a bright orange and white sign that says, “Begin Construction,” will you be reminded that you are also a work in progress?

Will you stay the course and be patient as you go through the building, rebuilding, or repair process?

I would love to hear your “Under Construction” story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we can celebrate the construction zones of life, it really will be a better than good year.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support SB62: Justice for all is not a threat I am a white woman and have lived most of my life in Jefferson County. I support SB21-062, the Jail Population Management Tools bill. I’ve been to traffic court and have never been arrested. My friends, as teenagers, would be picked up by law enforcement for trespassing or underage drinking, and would be brought home for their parents to deal with. Because of my experience, I believed that if someone was arrested, that person was probably guilty and deserved to be locked up. I’ve since changed my mind.

As a volunteer with Court Watch Colorado, I watch bond hearings in local courts for persons arrested for low-level offenses. This is what I have witnessed: Those who are held and charged are typically unhoused, Indigenous, Black, Brown, or immigrants. Rarely are they white or with financial means. This tells me that our marginalized neighbors are policed more than the rest of us. And the issuance of low Personal Recognizance bonds means that the accused are not considered threats to community safety.

Systemic change and community safety are not mutually exclusive. Jeffco had the highest decarceration in the country during the COVID crisis, and yet crime remained flat. SB21-062 is not about letting people who are dangerous go free. It’s a step in making our system more just and treating all members of our community with dignity.

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Elaine Gilman Highlands Ranch Wildlife crossing structures work As a conservation biologist for Rocky Mountain Wild, I have seen how wildlife highway crossing structures improve the safety of our roads for wildlife and humans. For the last five years, I have worked with a team to monitor the effectiveness of recently built wildlife crossing structures, which includes five wildlife underpasses and two overpasses as well as wildlife exclusion fencing and escape ramps, on State Highway 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling.

Prior to construction, wildlifevehicle collisions accounted for 60% of all accidents reported to law enforcement.

Our research shows that these structures have been successful at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions by 90%. Moreover, we have documented nearly 113,000 successful crossings by mule deer, in addition to those made by elk, bears, mountain lions, moose, bighorn sheep, pronghorn and even river otters.

The governor’s proposed 2021 budget, which is being considered by the Colorado Legislature, includes funding and resources for the protection of wildlife corridors and improvement of highway crossings in Colorado. Pursuant to Governor Polis’ Executive Order 2019-011, it also creates a position at Colorado Parks and Wildlife to coordinate closely with CDOT and identify opportunities for future highway crossing

projects. This investment would not only improve wildlife conservation outcomes and public safety, it would also save money. Coloradans currently spend $80 million per year on wildlife-vehicle collisions. Wildlife crossing structures pay for themselves quickly through collisions avoided.

This investment would make Colorado a leader in wildlife corridor conservation and provide a future where highway travel is safer for all.

Paige Singer Denver Will school board permit opt-out?

The Douglas County Board of Education recently passed an equity policy that mandates evaluating and possibly restructuring “all School District-approved curriculum” to include “races, colors, ancestries, creeds, sexes, genders, sexual orientations, gender expressions, gender identities …”

Public comments I obtained through a Colorado Open Records Act ran about 27 for and 72 against this policy by my count.

I agree with those opposed to the policy who state they fear it will lead to “political indoctrination” in “critical race theory” saying

that it teaches minorities are victims and “being white is bad.”

One person, whose comments echoed others, “I want my kids to be educated not indoctrinated.

This is ideological …”

Promoting such divisiveness is unlikely to lead to the harmony, understanding and equality we all desire. Additionally, some worried the equity policy’s five references to sex and gender would mean new curricula will expose kids to the LGBTQ agenda, and as one said, allow “biological males who profess to be female to enter girls’ restrooms/locker rooms and participate in female sports.”

I agree with commenters who said parents, not the schools, are the moral and ethical guides of their own children. They wondered what books will be assigned or assemblies held on racial or sexual topics. Many parents said they must be allowed to opt their children out of any instruction or materials they find objectionable or inappropriate. The BOE didn’t address any of these citizens’ comments and concerns when they approved the Equity Policy.

Will they listen now?

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he secret to making truly good Cajun food boils down to one word — love. Restaurants and food trucks serving Cajun across the Denver metro area may give a quick, oneword answer when asked about the secret, but that does not mean it’s simple.

Although there is some overlap, Cajun is not Southern. The love that comes in true Cajun food is all about the taste of Louisiana and New Orleans. Originally, Cajun from south Louisiana was considered peasant food, made from ingredients that rural families would have. The dishes focused on dirty rice, gumbos, jambalaya and andouille. But do not forget about the importance of frying everything from catfish and shrimp to alligator the Cajun way.

Natalie Vice, owner of the popular Cajun King food truck in Castle Rock, said true New Orleans Cajun is all about love, which means big family, generational recipes and — most importantly — a whole lot of food.

“We love our food,” she said.

“We love our Cajun, and we are used to cooking for a lot of people we love.”

As the Cajun King works toward opening a brick-and-mortar establishment, the business has built a name with its food truck that serves a little bit of everything known as Cajun, with a focus on boils. Vice said the boils are where food, family and love come together.

In New Orleans, a seafood boil is tradition and part of the city’s culture, bringing families around a newspaper-lined table to eat large amounts of shellfish with bare hands and a lot of spice. Vice said Cajun King boils are authentic because they go directly to the source for supplies. This means traveling to Louisiana several times a year, picking up crawfish and alligator along with true-toCajun seasonings.

At Jessie’s Smokin’ Nola, in Centennial, there is nothing generic about the food or owner Jessie Rayford. From his strong Southern accent to his dedication to making a true taste of Cajun for a continuous line of customers, Rayford is all about cooking it up right.

While making his popular Half and Half dish, Rayford explains that putting love into Cajun means making sure there are no buildup of pellets in the batter. The Half and Half consists of fried catfish on a bed of rice smothered with half shrimp creole and half crawfish etouffee, which is a Cajun stew simmered in a sauce made from a light or blond roux.

“There is only one secret to this food we make — love. I don’t care how long you been cooking,” he said. “That does not matter if you

Jessie Rayford of Jessie’s Smokin Nola, in Centennial, talks about details in making good Cajun food.

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Rayford said his food all starts with the roux, which is a base mixture of butter and flour.

“If the roux ain’t right,” he said, “it ain’t gonna happen.”

In talking about his menu of recipes that he stresses all “come from my head,” Rayford talks and jokes with a line of regular customers, including another New Orleans man who says there is nothing better than having Rayford’s battered catfish between two pieces of white bread.

Rayford said he makes sure the catfish is not muddy, explaining that a Cajun secret to making good catfish is to take it out of the water, dry it out, and take away that muddy flavor people complain about.

Rayford is a constant director, pushing his staff to pass out perfect food. He shouts as he moves around the restaurant. He makes

Joe Koen of Lost Cajun in Westminster serves a dish of fired catfish, shrimp, alligator bites and boudin balls.

a point of telling cooks to stir the rice pudding and add the right ingredients at the right time.

“Everything we do here comes back to me,” he said. “I am all about this business and I am all in.”

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Serving up a fried plate of shrimp, catfish and allegator bites, Koen said there is no skipping details when it comes to frying Cajun meat.

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The Half and Half is a popular menu item at Jessie’s Smokin Nola.

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“Cajun is all about thought and care,” he said. “Stir the food often and stir it slow. When you think of a chain restaurant, you think of generic food that does not come close to the real thing. A lot of our processes come form 100-year-old recipes.”

Lost Cajun has locations in Littleton, Highlands Ranch and Westminster.

Some goodies at Lost Cajun include the gator bites and boudin balls. The boudin balls are a classic comfort food, consisting of pork sausage made with rice and seasonings that are stuffed in a casing.

Being from Alabama, Koen is no stranger to alligator, but noted that Cajun cooking Louisiana style makes them better.

“I grew up eating gator, but always felt like I was biting into someone’s leather wallet,” he said. “With (Lost Cajun) gator bites, it’s all about trimming them properly and marinating until it’s time to lightly fry them up.”

From Nola’s to Cajun King and Lost Cajun, all the restaurants say they have their specialties, but one of the most popular menu items is the po’ boy. Originally known as the “poor boy,” the popular sandwich started in the 1920s during the New Orleans streetcar strike.

The seafood po’ boy at Nola’s comes on French bread with let-

Christian Vice of Cajun King food truck in Castle Rock gets shrimp ready for the popular po’ boy sandwich.

tuce, tomato, mayo, ketchup, and hot sauce. Nola’s po’ boys can be ordered with fried shrimp, fried catfish, fried crawfish, shrimp and Cajun sausage, or Friday oysters, which Rayford said is directly from the bayou.

One po’ boy is named after Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. The Cajun Manning consists of fried crawfish, shrimp or a Cajun sausage.

“They should have named this sandwich after me,” Rayford said.

“But, given we are here in Denver, I named one after Peyton Manning.”

At Cajun King’s the softness of the French bread is a perfect casing for the crunchy shrimp and mixture of sauces that make the sandwich unique.

Cajun is all about good food and fun. There are several locations across the Denver metro area that will take anyone on a trip along Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

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He has been with the district for 25 years, having worked as a social studies teacher at Ponderosa High School and a teacher at Chaparral High School before becoming assistant principal.

He was the founding principal at Legend High School, where he stayed for seven years until taking roles in the district’s central administration.

Directors said they were impressed that Wise stepped into the interim superintendent role as superintendents throughout the region resigned, and after the COVID-19 pandemic thrust public education into crisis.

His time in the interim role could have been both an advantage and a disadvantage, board President David Ray said.

“Mr. Wise has been in the job interview that never ends for six months now,” he said.

Director Elizabeth Hanson said the board received hundreds of emails and phone calls with community feedback, much of which highlighted stories about Wise impacting families’ lives positively, she said.

Director Susan Meek said Wise “navigated a very tumultuous time” for the district. She named a “once in a generation pandemic,” what she called devastating budget cuts, social and racial justice movements nationally, a mental health crisis exacerbated by COVID-19 and “a polarized community” as examples of challenges he led the district through.

Leung said he wanted the board to base its decision on how candidates performed in their interviews during the selection process, and not by “how personally we know somebody or how somebody has performed in the past.”

Directors called Young deeply analytical, fact-driven, a strong communicator, relational, and a candidate who could bring expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion work. Directors also praised her background working in charter schools, rural districts and a district near twice the size of DCSD.

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Young has worked in public education for more than 20 years.

She previously served as an executive director for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, which serves more than 130,000 students. She also worked in the South Carolina Department of Education and served as principal to several schools in Washington D.C. Jarman has been superintendent at Alpine School District for six years, the state’s largest school district comprising more than 81,000 students and 9,000 employees. He has worked in public education for 35 years.

Page began his career in the Douglas County School District, starting as a history teacher at Rocky Heights Middle School. He taught at Rock Canyon High School before becoming assistant principal there and was named principal of Highlands Ranch High School in 2015. He has served 18 years with the district.

The district had hired the firm Frederick Andrews to conduct its search after former Superintendent Thomas Tucker resigned in September.

The four finalists participated in an hours-long Q&A forum livestreamed to the community on April 13. In the days before that, they went before community panels, interviewed with local community leaders and board directors.

During April 20 public comment, some community members urged board directors to select a superintendent who would prioritize in-person learning as tensions in the community flare over how to handle schooling in the age of COVID-19.

Former school board candidate Andy Jones said he wanted to welcome whoever the new superintendent would be to “what used to be one of the best school districts in Colorado” before criticizing board directors and previous superintendents for their management of the district.

Three people including current district teachers spoke in favor of selecting Wise for the post. Wise makes decisions by asking what is best for children, listens to community input and is “built to lead,” they said.

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BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Tiernan Freiberger pretty well summed up the Castle View boys soccer season when he said “almost all our games this season have been close.”

Castle View, seeded seventh in the state tournament bracket, notched a 1-0 victory over No. 10 Valor Christian in a game that went to double overtime on April 22. Freiberger got the game-winning goal for the Sabercats.

Then in a quarterfinal match on the road against second-seeded Fairview, the Sabercats battled to a 1-1 tie in double overtime but were eliminated as the Knights advanced by winning the shootout on April 24. Castle View finished with a 9-2-0 record.

Cherry Creek, the 16th and final seed, also had two close games, but the Bruins won both to earn a ticket to the semifinals on April 28.

Mitch Hughes scored on a header off a corner kick by Cyrus Gulati in the 78th minute as the Bruins upset top-seeded Regis Jesuit, 1-0, on April 22.

In an April 24 quarterfinal match against ninth-seeded Boulder, Macklin Perry scored with six minutes remaining in the first overtime period in a 1-0 Creek over the Panthers.

Cherry Creek (8-4-1) will play Centennial League rival Grandview (11-1-0) in one semifinal game at 6 p.m. on April 28 at Englewood High School. The Wolves will be out to avenge their only loss of the season since the Bruins beat the fourthseeded Wolves, 3-1, on the opening day of the regular season.

In the quarterfinal contest against Fairview, Cooper Landry gave Castle View a 1-0 lead with a goal on a header in the 66th minute but Fairview’s Mason Sunderland, who tallied one of the shootout goals, tied the game with 11 minutes remaining in regulation time.

Fairview kept pressure on Castle

Castle View’s Tiernan Freiberger looks up field to make a pass as Samuele Terrasi of Valor Christian chases during a first round Class 5A soccer playoff game on April 22 at Douglas County Stadium. Freiberger scored in the second overtime to give seventh-seeded PHOTO BY JIM BENTON Castle View a 1-0 victory over No. 10 Valor Christian.

View the entire second half but Sabercats goalie William Kopp made a few diving saves and Knights, with 20 seconds still on the clock in regulation time, had a shot hit off the cross bar on the top of the goal.

Kopp made 18 saves against Fairview and played an important role in the win over Valor Christian with some key stops and finished with 14 saves “He kept us in the game,” said Castle View coach Mark Burfeind after the first round game. “He made some good saves. We started slow but he kept us in and we kept battling and played much better in the second half.”

Castle View was missing two of its top players because of COVID protocols. Jack Pucciano, the leading scorer in the Continental League, and Enrique Mujica missed the Valor game but played in the quar-

terfinal match against Fairview.

Freiberger’s goal against Valor came after a pass from Bailey Voit.

“Bailey fed me on the right side, the center back turned to the inside, the goal keeper was to the left of the goal, I aimed for the back corner and the shot went right in. It was really cool to come out with a 1-0 win rather than a 1-0 loss. I was hoping it would not come down to a shootout.”

The Eagles lost last season in a playoff shootout to Rock Canyon after a 0-0 double overtime tie.

“So, we were ready for a shootout but kudos to them,” said Valor coach Brian Shultz whose team wound up with an 8-2-1 record.

“They got their counterattack, and the guy put it away. I want to congratulate Castle View and that team was first class.”

Field hockey pairings – Pair-

ings were set for the Colorado field hockey semifinals and finals which were played April 26-27 at the Stutler Bowl. Colorado Academy (7-0-2) was top seeded and played Regis Jesuit (7-1) in the first semifinal while second-seeded Cherry Creek (9-1) faced Palmer Ridge (5-0-4) in the second semi.

Wolfe honored – Cherry Creek senior Parker Wolfe, who battled COVID but still won the boys state championship with a record time of 14:10.04, was honored as the Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year and was named on April 19 as the Gatorade National Player of the Year.

Volleyball regionals – The eight three-team regionals for girls volleyball will be May 1 with each regional champion advancing to the state tournament which will be May 12-13 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs.

Valor coach recalls terrific journey as season closes Schultz recounts great match-up with Castle View

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Valor Christian boys soccer coach Brian Schultz paused a minute to reflect on the journey his team went on this season.

The Eagles finished the season with an 8-2-1 record after the 10thseeded Eagles lost a 1-0 double overtime decision to seventh-seeded Castle View in a first round state

playoff game played April 22 at Douglas County Stadium.

“It was a great season and we measure it by the journey and not necessarily by the result at the end,” said Schultz. “We had a tremendous journey.”

Valor’s journey ended when Tiernan Freiberger controlled a pass from Bailey Voit and scored with 9:45 played in the second, 15-minute overtime period.

The Eagles had chances to score during the match but couldn’t convert as Castle View goalie William Kopp was credited with 14 saves.

“You have to give credit to their

team,” said Schultz referring to Castle View. “They were not easy to get behind. We got a number of balls into the box and had our opportunities and a few of them were inches away.

“But that was a great team we played and we scouted them. We knew they play a lot like us and we knew we would have to shut down the middle of the field on them. Our center mids did a great job.”

Freiberger took advantage of a two-on-two situation and tallied the game-winning goal.

“I aimed for the back left corner,” said the Sabercats’ senior. “He

(Valor goalie) was out of position and the shot went right in. All our games this season have been close games. It was really cool to come out with a 1-0 win rather than a 1-0 loss. I was hoping it would not go to a shootout.”

Schultz was prepared for a shootout.

“We lost last season to Rock Canyon in a shootout,” he added.

“It was 0-0 in double overtime so we were ready for another shootout but kudos to them. They got their counter attack and the guy put it away.

I want to congratulate Castle View.

They were first class.”

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Recycling event in Highlands Ranch Central Drive between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Marty Genereux said the Rotary Club has revived the recycling program that used to be hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

Genereux said the Rotary took

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch is sponsoring a communitywide recycling event on May 8.

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on the event for two reasons. First, he said, community recycling programs address environmental issues both locally and around the world.

Second, Genereux said with all of the COVID restrictions in 2020, residents had few options for recycling, leading to a bigger demand this year.

“Moreover, our club was unable to participate in our normal fundraising projects — thus depleting our coffers,” Genereux said. “This event will be free, and donations are encouraged. All proceeds will go to the many charitable organizations we support.”

At the May 8 event, Genereux said residents can bring old electronics and paint at no charge.

However, there is a need for donations to continue supporting programs hosted by the local Rotary Club, including: Rotary International: Eradicating polio worldwide and supporting the environment Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) and Metro Caring: Denver metro food banks

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April 29, 2021

Keep details of American Rescue Plan in mind

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any Ameri- FINANCIAL cans have STRATEGIES received or will receive their $1,400 stimulus check, but there is a lot more to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) signed into law on March 11 by President Biden.

Patricia Kummer It is important to know how to plan for any changes that may affect you.

The Act allocates money for the health crisis, including funds for vaccinations, protective equipment and the reopening of schools as well as money for the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Economic support is directed to businesses and the transportation and restaurant industries, but mainly to individuals in the form of stimulus checks and enhanced tax credits for 2021.¹ The individual checks for $1,400 per taxpayer and per dependent are really advance recovery rebate credits on your 2021 tax return. This time the definition of eligible dependents is

much broader and includes older high school and college students and any other relatives who are dependents.

The phase- out ranges on income are improved, so review your 2020 tax return to see if you are eligible.

The Act also expands the child tax credit in three ways for 2021 only.

First, 17-year-olds are considered children. Second, ARPA increases the current $2,000 child tax credit to $3,000 per child ($3,600 for children under 6). There is a two-tiered phase out, one for children over the age of 6 and one for under age 6.

Also, only in 2021, ARPA makes the normally nonrefundable child and dependent care credit refundable. This means taxpayers will receive a benefit from the credit even if they have no tax liability.

The Act also increases the expenses eligible for the credit from $3,000 to $8,000 for one qualifying individual, and from $6,000 up to $16,000 for two or more qualifying individuals. The income levels at which the credit rate begins to be reduced has also seen significant increases. In past years, the 35% rate applied to individuals with AGI under $15,000.

However, for this year, the 50 percent credit rate is available to households making up to $125,000 of AGI. The Act also increases the dependent care assistance plan exclusion from $5,000 to $10,500 for 2021.

ARPA includes several changes to the earned income credit (EIC) for certain separated spouses and individuals with no children. The phaseout was also increased as well as the threshold for investment income.

Temporarily, taxpayers are allowed to use their 2019 income instead of 2021 in figuring the credit amount.

Unemployment insurance payments will remain at $300 for an additional 25 weeks, through September 6, 2021. The Act retroactively excludes up to $10,200 per taxpayer of unemployment benefits from taxation for those with AGI under $150,000.

Other enhancements include extending the family and sick leave credits and employee retention credit, COBRA continuation coverage credit, lower health insurance premiums through exchanges, expansion of premium tax credits, Economic Injury Disaster Loan grants, student loan forgiveness will

be tax-free and there an extension on rental assistance.

There are many hidden gems in this Rescue Plan, so be on the lookout for credits you may be eligible to receive and increases in phaseout rules that should help on 2021 income taxes. The more knowledgeable you are, the more you can potentially benefit from these changes.

1. The Journal of Financial Planning This article is informational only and is not designed to include all law changes, nor is intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax professional for information specific to your situation.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner professional and a fiduciary for over 35 years and is Managing Director for Mariner Wealth Advisors, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit www. marinerwealthadvisors.com for more information or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). Securities offered through MSEC, LLC, Member FINRA & SIPC, 5700 W. 112th Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Scavenger hunt to explore Castle Rock STAFF REPORT

Between May 1 and June 4, the Castle Rock Historical Society will celebrate the town’s history through a special scavenger hunt.

May is Historic Preservation Month. To celebrate Castle Rock, the historical society is conducting a scavenger hunt downtown. Prizes include tickets to Town of Castle Rock summer concert series, golf

gift cards and items from local businesses.

To compete, drop by the Castle Rock Museum, located at 420 Elbert St., to pick up a clue sheet. Turn in the completed clue sheet at the museum.

The special hunt has been created in partnership with the Castle Rock Museum, the Downtown Merchants Association, The Historic Preservation Board and the Town of Castle Rock.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0008 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/26/2021 1:47:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: NICHOLAS A BOYES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SCME MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPICITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF BCMB1 TRUST Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/8/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 12/15/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006107682 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $50,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $47,346.16 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 172, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4626 Lyndenwood Cir, 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, June 16, 2021, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 4/22/2021 Last Publication: 5/20/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/26/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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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) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 21CO00013-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0008 First Publication: 4/22/2021 Last Publication: 5/20/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners to consider the approval of Permanent Access Easement Deed between Dominion Water & Sanitation District, as Grantee, and the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, as Grantor, regarding the real property known as Plateau Ranch Open Space located south of Titan Road in the SE ¼ Section 6 and E ½ of Section 7, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the sixth principal meridian, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 25, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado.

For more information please contact the Douglas County Office of Open Space and Natural Resources at (303) 660-7495, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Legal Notice No. 939049 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: April 29, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #013-21 ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER COURTROOM SOUND PANEL REPLACEMENTS The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the full replacement or re-upholstering of acoustical fabric wrapped panels in eight (8) courtrooms within the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109.

ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 @ 12:00 P.M. (NOON), 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 IN THE FRONT LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT. Please bring a business card, as sign-in sheets will not be passed around.

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. 013-21, Courtroom Sound Panel Replacements” 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 2:00pm, on Friday, May 21, 2021 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. 939055 First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: April 29, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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