Local mother’s homeschool enrichment program takes flight in Douglas County
Mom aims to break stereotype associated with homeschooling
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Bryson McKim gets a feeling of freedom each time that the wheels come o the ground and the plane takes ight.
“Flying never gets old,” said McKim, who is working toward earning his pilot’s license. “It makes me want to pursue it as a career.”
While many high school freshmen are unsure of what career they want to pursue, McKim knew he wanted to be a pilot. With 50 hours of ight time under his belt, he is waiting to be able to obtain his private pilot’s license.
His dream to y was made possible with the help of his mother, Richelle.
Richelle was a Castle Rock mom in 2020, helping her kids get through school when the COVID-19 pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt.
Summit Homeschool Academy
With the uncertainty of the pandemic, Richelle, who has a background in business, looked into high academic homeschool enrichment programs for her kids. Once they returned to school for in-person learning, she noticed that her youngest son was ahead of his peers academically.
Richelle also noticed learning outcomes and morale in her son’s classroom remained low. Her kids nished the school year
being homeschooled and she submitted an application to the Colorado Department of Education to start a new homeschool enrichment program called Summit Homeschool Academy. It was approved in May 2022.
“Homeschool is often thought of as an alternative education for kids who don’t t in the box,”
Richelle said.
But Richelle wanted to break the stigma of homeschooling, and focused on providing a strong academic program.
Summit Homeschool Academy is a nonpro t, tuition-free high school equivalency (HSE) program that describes itself as a “classically-driven homeschool
What Dougco law enforcement agencies say about deportation policy
BY MCKENNA HARFORD, ELLIS ARNOLD AND HALEY LENA MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
With public attention focused on President Donald Trump’s anticipated push to deport immigrants, politicians are elding questions about immigration enforcement, including in Douglas County.
At an event in front of news media, Sheri Darren Weekly spoke about communicating with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His comments touched on what are called “immigration detainers.”
A detainer is, in part, a request from ICE that asks a law enforcement agency to communicate before releasing someone whom federal ocials may want to deport, according to ICE’s de nition.
“We’re still obeying the law — we are not violating the law, but we are communicating with ICE within the law,” Weekly said in Douglas County
collaborative,” according to its website. It includes “collaboratively teaching math and English with parents” and parents provide the additional courses such as science and history to complete a full education, states the website.
Bryson McKim and instructor Hank Hulme after a solo flight. Hulme is an instructor at the aviation program that is provided through Summit Homeschool Academy in Douglas County.
COURTESY OF RICHELLE MCKIM
Indoor sports facility proposed for Castle Rock
Nonprofit foundation asking for land in Dawson Trails
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A nonpro t foundation supporting youth sports is looking to build an indoor court facility in Castle Rock, and is asking for land in the Dawson Trails development.
At the Jan. 14 Castle Rock Town Council meeting, Kevin Petty, executive director of the Gold Crown Foundation, shared the details of a proposed sports facility that would include multiple indoor hard courts for basketball, volleyball, wrestling and more.
Gold Crown is asking the town to use 12 acres of land in the Dawson Trails development for the facility site. e proposed location would be near the future Costco on the west side of I-25 and north of the Crystal Valley Interchange.
Gold Crown is planning to build a 65,000 square-foot indoor court facility featuring six basketball courts and a dozen overlapping volleyball courts, with the potential for an outdoor multipurpose turf eld. e facility would host Gold Crown sports programming and be available for rent.
Petty said the facility would be similar to the existing Gold Crown facility in Lakewood.
“It’s our strong belief that building another Gold Crown eldhouse in the town of Castle Rock has the potential to be a transformative project for the youth of the southern portion of the state,” Petty said, noting the facility would likely draw from Colorado Springs and El Paso County.
e project is estimated to cost around $35 million and Petty said the goal is to open the facility in 2027. Gold Crown has requested a $12 million grant from the Douglas County Parks Advisory Board to support the project.
As part of the Dawson Trails development plan, 44 acres of land has been dedicated to the town for municipal facilities and uses. Council members were supportive of moving forward with conversations about leasing or transferring 12 acres of the dedicated land to the proposed Gold Crown facility.
Petty said Gold Crown is planning to build another facility because the Lakewood location is at capacity for programming, and the metro area demand for sports facilities is unmet. Of Gold Crown’s 17,000 participants in its sports programs, 18% live in Douglas County.
Petty said they expect the Castle Rock facility to have foot tra c of roughly 500,000 people annually.
“ e main purpose of this is to address the signi cant shortage in facility space in the south metro area,” he said.
Je Brauer, Castle Rock’s director of parks and recreation, con rmed the town has a shortage of facilities, noting that the last time the town built a basketball court was in 1988.
“We do need to expand our community amenities,” Brauer said.
Petty added that the facility’s estimated economic impact would be $14 million to $19 million per year.
“We’re con dent that the economic impact would be very positive to the area,” Petty said.
e town council unanimously approved continuing conversations to lease or transfer land for the Gold Crown facility.
Teachers, community react to draft school closure policy
Some request more involvement in process
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Teachers and Highlands Ranch community members are requesting more involvement in the Douglas County School District’s school closure process, which includes plans to merge up to three elementary schools in 2026. e school district released a draft policy to guide school closures in January, which outlines which criteria will be taken into consideration when the district looks to close or merge schools.
e Douglas County Federation, which is the local teachers’ union, raised concerns at the Jan. 28 school board meeting that teachers and sta had not been included in conversations about the closure policy until after the policy was drafted, and a sta committee was created.
Kindergarten through eighth grade focuses on core academics. Once the student is in the 10th grade, they have the opportunity to continue core academics or start a pathway program.
Aviation is the rst pathway Summit Homeschool Academy is o ering. Richelle aims to add more pathways, like world discovery and agriculture, and the aviation program continues to expand. It was recently approved for a $75,000 grant in which they hope to get three ight simulators.
“(My son) is the full reason why I started the school,” said Richelle. ”I did it because my son wants to be a pilot and I want to help him get there.”
e academy partners with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a private university based in Florida. rough concurrent enrollment classes, it allows homeschoolers the ability to obtain their private or commercial pilot’s licenses by the time they graduate high school. rough the partnership, students can earn up to eight college credits and a $2,400 ight credit for an annual materials fee of $495.
Ranging from aerodynamics to basic meteorology theory to historical developments, there are about 15 subjects taught in the pathway. Students can sign up for Introduction to Aeronautical Science and FAA Knowledge exam preparation, or Meteorology, Climatology and Instrument Rating exam — both courses are taught at a college pace.
e courses include weekly classes, exam preparation and ground school through another partnership with Aspen Flying Club, which allows students to choose any of the club’s locations — Centennial Airport, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, or Colorado Air and Space Port — for ying lessons.
Experienced instructors
Having experienced instructors has been inspirational for Richelle.
“ e pathway of learning for ight is not always easy,” said Richelle. “When you’re surrounded by people that have done it, and other kids that are your age that want to do it as well, it really lifts them up.”
With 45 years of experience in aviation, Kevin Weber is one of the instructors.
Lucy Squire, president of the Douglas County Federation, which is the local teachers’ union, speaks to the Douglas County School Board on Jan. 28 about the school closure process and draft policy. Squire said teachers and sta want to be more involved in the creation of the policy and closure process.
Weber joined the Marine Corps and he ew helicopters and F18s, and rose up to a colonel rank. After he retired from the corps, he began ying with United Airlines and became a 787 captain, in addition to being an instructor and evaluator.
Weber feels he is truly helping students through the partnership, but he wishes these kinds of opportunities were available 45 years ago.
“It’s a headstart in aviation,” said Weber, adding that the program covers other jobs associated with aviation.
As for Hank Hulme, he was originally on a track to pursue baseball in college when a friend took him on a ight. He was captured. Hulme received seven certi cations within a 10-month period and began teaching at Centennial Airport, which is when he met Richelle’s son, Bryson.
“It’s a pleasure to be able to take these kids up and see them start to get certi cations or start to check o that next box,” Hulme said.
The future of the academy
Lucy Squire, president of the Douglas County Federation, said the creation of a sta committee to gather feedback is a good starting point, but teachers still feel their involvement has been surface level instead of true collaboration.
“It is clear to see that the educators’ opinions were not included in the rst drafts of these policies because considerations speci c to students and parents are stated, but there’s nothing speci c to teachers and sta ,” Squire said. “ is is a big omission that o ended many of us.”
commensurate positions. e district has said that the upcoming school mergers in Highlands Ranch will not lead to layo s and the district will o er a ected employees commensurate positions at other schools.
Teachers also wanted more details about the district’s plan to o er sta
When Richelle started Summit Homeschool Academy, she did not expect the program to grow so quickly. What started with 24 students in 2022 has grown to more than 170 students today.
“I just thought, this could be so much more for the kids, it could be more experimental, preparing them for a career,” she said. To learn more about the aviation pathway, visit summitha.com/aviation-pathway.
SCREENSHOT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD JAN. 28 MEETING
The Castle Rock Town Council unanimously approved continuing conversations to lease or transfer land for the Gold Crown sports facility.
PHOTO BY ARIA MARIZZA
Real Estate Commission Says Clients, Not Their Br okers, Should Choose Settlement Service Providers
The Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC), whose mandate is to protect consumers, has made it clear in Position Statement #18 that we brokers should not dictate the settlement service providers utilized by buyers and sellers. Instead, the client should make that decision, influenced perhaps but not dictated by their real estate broker. Here’s the verbiage from that position statement: “When assisting a Consumer in finding a settlement service provider, a Broker must ensure the Consumer plays an active role in the process and is ultimately responsible for making the selection.”
A “settlement service provider” is defined as any provider of a service required in the execution of a real estate transaction: lenders, title companies, inspectors, surveyors, appraisers, home warranty providers, and lawyers. Another position statement (#3) echoes a federal law that prohibits us and any of those other service providers from receiving a kickback or “something of value” (such as dinners or even charitable gifts) in return for referring our client to them.
common practice for the buyer to assign that responsibility to the seller and to specify the title company named in the MLS listing — and for the buyer to use the same title company to purchase the “piggyback” title policy for the buyer’s lender. To choose another title company for the lender’s policy would always be more expensive and serve no purpose. Based on the CREC’s position statement, it would seem that we should tell each buyer that they may choose to hire a different title company for the lender’s policy than the one being used by the seller, but doing so would add hundreds of dollars to the cost of closing.
The exception to that is when the buyer is planning to flip the property (with or without making improvements) to another buyer and has an agreement with their preferred title company to “hold open” the policy for the resale, thereby saving the cost of a new title search and title policy.
There is a website to which we refer clients who want to do their own comparison shopping for title companies. I’ve promoted it in the past: www.CompareTitleCompanies.com
There’s another aspect of this matter which I have written about before which deserves repeating, and that’s the topic of “affiliated business arrangements” (ABAs). A service provider is considered an ABA when the brokerage has an ownership or profit-sharing interest in the provider. Virtually all the big brokerages and some smaller ones have their own mortgage companies, title companies and other service providers which bring additional revenue to the brokerage. Their ABAs must be disclosed to their clients, so they are aware that the use of one of the services (which the broker will invariably recommend) benefits the brokerage financially.
Golden Real Estate does not have any affiliated business arrangements, because I feel that having such relationships introduces an
ethical question of whether we are, as required by law and by the Realtor Code of Ethics always to put the client’s interests ahead of our own.
This ethical issue is amplified when the managing broker takes note (as he surely does) of which agents are “playing the company” game by “capturing” clients for their mortgage company and their title company.
Before I launched Golden Real Estate in July 2007, I was with two large brokerages which had those captive service providers, and it was clear to me that the managing broker was favoring associates with high “capture rates” for their affiliated businesses.
That is not only unethical, it constitutes “something of value” given to the associate in return for a service provider referral.
BTW, you’ll notice that we list Wendy Renee below as our “in-house loan officer.” She rents desk space in our storefront, but we earn nothing from the business she does.
In Memoriam: Our Free Moving Truck Has Bit the Dust
That law is the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (RESPA). It was written to penalize persons or entities that are paid a fee (i.e., a kickback) for referring a client to a settlement service provider when the transaction includes a federally backed loan. As a practical matter, it has been assumed to apply to all real estate transactions.
RESPA’s primary focus is on lenders, to prohibit them from paying an “unearned” fee to a real estate broker, for example, in return for referring buyers to them. An “unearned” fee is one paid for doing nothing more than making the referral. If the person performs actual work, such as an attorney assisting on the transaction, that’s not a kickback, because it was earned
In this week’s column, I want to focus on the selection of title companies, since they, unlike those other service providers, are involved in virtually every real estate transaction.
Although the contract to buy and sell real estate allows the buyer to specify whether the seller or the buyer is to select the title company and pay for the owner’s title policy, it is a
I was reminded of this requirement that the seller actively participate in the selection of the title company when I was brought to task for my January 16th column in which I referred to First Integrity Title as our “preferred title company” because of a new service that they offer regarding HOA documents. Indeed, a complaint was filed against me by another service provider for violating the rule that the client, not the broker, must select the title company.
That complaint was dismissed by the Real Estate Commission’s investigator, but it inspired me to remind our readers — which includes real estate brokers and other service providers as well as prospective buyers and sellers — that this rule exists and that we should be diligent about obeying it. It’s not that hard to comply.
Henceforth, we will make it a practice to provide each client with a handout which, in addition to listing two or more lenders, inspectors, title companies and other settlement service providers, states in bold type (as suggested in Position Statement #18), that “the decision to hire a specific settlement service provider is completely at the Consumer’s discretion, and Consumers are not limited to service providers listed by the Broker.”
Back in 2004, I took delivery of our first box truck. After putting 150,000 miles on it, we bought a second truck and put another 100,000 miles on it. For a while, we actually had two trucks, and they got a lot of use, mostly by non-profits like BGoldN, the International Rescue Committee, Golden Chamber of Commerce, and Family Promise of Greater Denver. At right and below are pictures of volunteers from the Golden Relief Group who used the truck to transport donated furniture and furnishings for resettled refugees from Syria, Ukraine and elsewhere.
At right is our final truck, a 2012 Ford E350, which we purchased after it had logged 120,000 miles for Penske. The engine needs to be replaced at a cost of over $10,000, and it also needs a brake job.
We really enjoyed having a free moving truck to offer buyers and sellers, but you will notice in the box at left that now we only
provide free moving boxes and packing materials — still a nice benefit. We have decided not to replace the truck but to rent U-Haul trucks when the need arises. We are sorry that so many worthy nonprofits are losing access to a free box truck, but I’m hopeful they’ll find another company which can lend them one. Many self-storage companies have free box trucks for clients to use. Maybe one of them will do what we did.
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Boebert honors Douglas County cold case unit
Sheri ’s IMPACT team also receives recognition
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert visited Douglas County on Jan. 29 to award the sheri ’s o ce’s cold case unit and IMPACT team with congressional recognition for the work they did solving a cold case that spanned nearly four decades. “ is resolution of the 1985 cold case of Roger Dean’s tragic death exempli ed your team’s dedication, resourcefulness and hard work, which was essential in bringing this case to closure,” said Boebert, representative of Colorado’s 4th District, which includes Douglas County. Dean was shot and killed in a home invasion in what is now the City of Lone Tree. A mask and bag were left at the scene, but there was not enough evidence to link a suspect to the scene as DNA technology had not yet evolved. “ e agency worked on that case for about 34 years,” said Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly. “But over the last four years is when this case really got solved through the work of investigative genetic genealogist Michele Kennedy.” Kennedy is a crime analyst supervisor, and both Weekly and Boebert said that without her work with DNA, the case may never have been solved.
In the last several years, the mask that was left at the scene in 1985 was sent to an independent laboratory for genetic genealogy testing, which linked Michael Shannel Je erson to the case. Detectives
were able to work with a ight attendant to get a water bottle used by Je erson, which is what broke the case, Weekly said.
Former Douglas County Sheri Tony Spurlock, who responded to the scene nearly 40 years ago, was among law enforcement members who were then able to travel to California and make the arrest.
Capt. Jason Kennedy accepted the recognition on behalf of his wife, Michele Kennedy, who was unable to attend the Jan. 29 ceremony.
“ at work that you’ve done since 2019 … not only changed the trajectory in this case, but it has also set new standards in law enforcement and criminal justice,” Boebert said in regards to Michele’s work.
Sgt. Mark O’Harold and Cpl. Mike Trindle were also given congressional recognition.
O’Harold was highlighted for his determination and persistence in following through with Dean’s case, with Boebert acknowledging that his work will not go unnoticed. And, having been with the sheri ’s o ce for about 25 years, Trindle’s expertise in investigations was recognized as a critical aspect in ensuring the case was solved.
e IMPACT team is a regional team that consists of detectives from Douglas County, Lone Tree, Castle Rock and Parker, and is overseen by the sheri ’s ofce. Although the names of the members of the IMPACT team could not be said aloud for con dentiality reasons, Weekly accepted the recognition on their behalf. e team also had a hand in solving the Dean case as they conducted ground-
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work and behind-the-scenes work.
Boebert said she is trying to make congressional recognitions more common, as she believes they are “a little too scarce and rare throughout the nation.” She added that there are so many people to honor throughout her district.
While acknowledging the men and women who brought the Dean case to justice, Boebert also acknowledged Dean’s daughter, Tamara Dean Harney, who was sitting with her husband during the ceremony.
“ is happened a year before I was even born and so as long as I’ve been alive, you’ve been trying to nd answers,” said Boebert, addressing Harney. “I’m
sorry for all the years of mystery that you endured, but I’m so glad that you can have some justice.”
Mid-January of this year, Douglas County District Judge Victoria Klingensmith sentenced 67-year-old Je erson to 32 years in the Department of Corrections for conspiracy to commit murder in the rst degree.
George Brauchler, district attorney for the new 23rd Judicial District, also acknowledged Harney and her father, describing Dean as a loving husband and a committed father.
“I know it’s not a perfect outcome,” Brauchler said to Harney. “But it’s the best outcome this system can give you.”
Capt. Jason Kennedy with the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce accepts a congressional recognition from Congresswoman Lauren Boebert on behalf of his wife, Crime Analyst Supervisor Michele Kennedy. Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly said the Roger Dean cold case may not have been solved without her.
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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert speaks at the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce in Castle Rock on Jan. 29 and awards congressional recognition to the sheri ’s o ce cold case unit and IMPACT team.
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Wind Crest continues to expand in Highlands Ranch
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New building will house residents who require
higher-level care
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For nearly two decades, Wind Crest, a continuing care retirement community in Highlands Ranch, continues to expand to support the growth and needs of the senior population in and around Douglas County.
Wind Crest, managed by Erickson Senior Living, is an independent living neighborhood that is home to more than 2,100 residents.
While it o ers assisted living and memory care options, about 85% of the campus is independent living, said Craig Erickson, executive director of Wind Crest.
Independent living is typical for seniors who are able to live on their own, and focuses more on social needs rather than medical needs. Whereas assisted living provides assistance with daily activities and some medical services while allowing residents to live as independently as possible.
Memory care is a more secure setting for residents who may pose a risk to their safety, such as regularly getting lost outside.
Erickson said in the last couple of months, residents who have needed the higher level of care have had to wait one or two months until an apartment became available.
Now there is a new building dedicated speci cally to assisted living and memory care, called Bowen Landing.
Having opened in early January, the building features 109 new residences in a variety of styles and sizes. All residences include a full, private bath, a kitchenette, closet space and other features designed to promote independence and safety. And, for the rst time, select assisted living residences have a small patio.
“ e new building doubles the number of residents,” Erickson said.
About 140 residents are part of Wind Crest’s assisted living and memory care, and the new building will serve up to 280 residents.
“We have 24-hour nursing on call, but we don’t have 24-hour nurses on site,” Erickson said.
Clinical care consists of a mix of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. ey work with a team that is called care associate employees. ese employees are either a certi ed nursing assistant or a personal care worker.
Floors one through three are for assisted living and the fourth is dedicated to memory care. A new amenity space, a library, movie theater, two exercise rooms, a salon and spa are located throughout the building and an enclosed courtyard features an outdoor replace and a multipurpose turf eld.
Di erentiating this building from the other assisted living and memory care locations on the campus is the signature restaurant called Katies. Instead of small dining rooms on each oor, the restaurant provides menu items freshly prepared by professional chefs.
Coley Rainbold, director of continuing care, said in a statement that a move to assisted living doesn’t mean one’s lifestyle has to change.
“Bowen Landing supports our person-centered approach to care driven by a holistic assessment of each individual’s needs, where residents engage in programs and activities that add value and meaning to their daily lives,” Rainbold said.
e expansion will also bring more employment opportunities, as Wind Crest looks to hire about 60 more employees.
e Bowen Landing building is the second to last building that will be added to the campus, said Erickson. An independent living building aims to open this fall, bringing the total number of buildings on the campus to 18.
“We plan to reach stabilized occupancy by next summer,” Erickson said.
A mountain view from the enclosed courtyard outside of the Bowen Landing building. COURTESY OF CRAIG ERICKSON
Lawmakers seek limits on cell phones at school
Bill aims to eliminate distractions that keep students from learning
BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT
On Jan. 29, legislators unveiled a new bill that would require school districts to enact policies to limit cell phone and smartwatch use by July 2026. e bill also requires school boards to spell out exceptions, such as for health emergencies or to report a safety concern. e legislation aims to eliminate distractions within the classroom that hinder learning, lawmakers and others said during a news conference ahead of the bill’s ling. ey said they hope devicefree classrooms will foster better mental health among students.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who supports the bill, announced seven statewide grants to support school districts in their e orts to revamp cell phone use policies.
“Every metric you can look at underscores what the Surgeon General has called a youth mental health crisis,” he said. “Over the last decade, the widespread adoption of smartphones is one of the main causes of why young people are su ering, why bullying is on the rise, why self-harm is on the rise, why distraction is on the rise, why kids are not sleeping at night.”
Recent research has shown that kids who spend more than four hours a day on social media experience signi cant mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression, Lauren Henry, a Children’s Hospital of Colorado clinical psychologist, said.
e bill has bipartisan support and three of the sponsors are former educators. Bill sponsors include state Sens. Janice Marchman, a Loveland Democrat, and
Lisa Frizzel, a Castle Rock Republican, as well as state Reps. Meghan Lukens, a Steamboat Springs Democrat, and Mary Brad eld, a Colorado Springs Republican. Lukens, who chairs the House Education Committee, said 19 other states have cell phone policies such as the one introduced in the bill. While many Colorado schools might have a policy, some are outdated or aren’t districtwide, she said.
However, an increasing number of school districts have started to adopt stricter cell phone policies in the last two years, according to a Chalkbeat survey of the 20 largest school districts in Colorado. e policies vary, but most restrict use in middle and elementary schools during the day while high school students have more access. Students and parents have varied reactions to the changes.
e goal of the legislation is to respect the independence of districts, but also create statewide policy that reduces distractions and promotes better student mental health, Lukens said.
“We all want our students to succeed in the classroom, and this bill
sets us on the right path forward,” Lukens said.
Superintendent Brian Hill of Mesa County Valley School District 51 in Grand Junction said his district recently revamped its cell phone policies to prohibit cell phones in elementary and middle schools altogether and in high school classrooms. Some high school principals have even gone as far as banning cell phone use during lunch and in hallways, he said.
e bill would allow districts to gure out what works best for their schools, such as in District 51, he said.
“Our teachers actually were the ones that were most vocal,” he said. “ ey were saying we want something consistent across the board. We want it to come from the district, because I’m tired of being the one teacher that’s restricting cell phones and the other teacher isn’t.”
District 51 has lockers for cell phones and some schools have purchased pouch locks, Hill said.
e bill doesn’t say how schools should store the phones because the bill’s authors said they don’t want to create extra costs not
funded by the state.
“We have a duty to take immediate action to ensure the situation is addressed appropriately,” Bradeld said.
Although the bill doesn’t provide funding for any policy work by boards, some schools will get support through the attorney general grants to identify practices that work for their communities. Here’s a list of the schools and their intended goals for the funding:
• Aurora Public Schools plans to host educational opportunities for students, educators, and parents about healthy smartphone usage.
• Denver Justice High School wants to create an incentive-based system to support student compliance with smartphone policies.
e school will also hold engagement sessions with families about cell phone use.
• Eastlake High School will use the grant to expand and improve existing smartphone storage policies.
• Englewood Schools plans to buy smartphone lockers for classrooms and create a yearlong campaign that talks about the challenges of cell phone use.
• Mesa County Valley School District 51 intends to develop learning tools that focus on digital literacy and the impact of technology on students.
• Pueblo County School District 70 will host digital literacy presentations and student-led awareness campaigns to teach students how to use smartphones responsibly.
• Trinidad School District 1 plans to teach students and teachers about the challenges of cell phone and social media addiction. District leaders also want to purchase smartphone storage containers and review its policies.
Reprinted with permission from Chalkbeat, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.
Dougco recording o ce moves temporarily
Services will be provided at county elections building
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Douglas County o ce where the public can apply for a marriage license or rst-time passport — or get home and property documents o cially recorded — has temporarily moved a short distance from its regular location amid a renovation.
All recording services will be provided at the Douglas County Elections building at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock through June, according to a news release. at location sits o Park Street, southwest of Wolfensberger Road
and Interstate 25. It’s a short distance from the permanent county recording o ce location in the downtown Castle Rock area, the release said.
“ is much-needed renovation of the recording o ce will allow us to best serve the citizens of Douglas County, and we thank you for your patience during the construction process,” Sheri Davis, the Douglas County clerk and recorder, said in the release.
Why do real-estate documents get ‘recorded’?
Generally, Colorado requires that real-estate documents get publicly stored by the county clerk and recorder to prevent disputes about who can claim to own a property, according to Laura Skirde, a spokesperson for the clerk’s o ce. at process also allows potential buyers and lenders
to know who owns a property, according to Skirde.
“Real-estate documents are required to be recorded with the Ofce of Clerk & Recorder to provide a permanent public record and notice to real property ownership by an impartial agency that maintains and makes those records searchable and available,” Skirde said.
Other services
e o ce is also a destination for passports. People can apply for passports at the clerk and recorder’s o ce, and then the U.S. Department of State approves or rejects the application, according to Skirde.
“ e recording o ce provides new passport application service only,” Skirde said. “Renewal of adult passports issued within the past 15 years must be completed online or by mail by the U.S. De-
partment of State.”
Looking to get hitched? e recording o ce also provides marriage or civil union licenses. Once a person picks up a license, they must have their ceremony within 35 days, according to the county website.
e renovation plan aims to maximize the limited space in the recording o ce to enhance its public-facing service desks and research area and create a more efcient work ow, according to the news release.
“ e research area provides a dedicated place for the public to view, obtain copies, and research documents led or recorded with the Douglas County O ce of Clerk and Recorder from 1874 through the present,” Skirde said.
For more information about the recording o ce, see douglas. co.us/recording.
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on Jan. 29. “If you go to our website, DCSheri .net, you can see exactly how many immigration ICE detainers people we have in our custody, and ICE is coming to pick those folks up.”
“Nobody is in my jail being held on ICE detainers — they are being held in jail because there’s probable cause to believe they have committed a crime in my jurisdiction,” Weekly added.
People may have questions about what local law enforcement will and won’t do regarding immigration enforcement. Colorado Community Media asked police agencies in Douglas County about their policies. Here’s a look at what they had to say.
Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce
“ e primary focus of the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce is to ensure the safety of our community and enforce local laws. Our o ce works in cooperation with federal agencies as needed, and in accordance with current state laws, but we do not actively engage in immigration enforcement at this time,” Weekly said in a statement.
“In 2017 the Parker Police Department, in collaboration with the (American Civil Liberties Union), updated the Immigration Status policy to be compliant with the current law, and revised the Policy in 2018. With the evolving law around this issue, while the Policy has not been revised since that time, the training and practice of the Parker Police Department has remained consistent with the changing laws.
“In response to the anticipated changing landscape in both Federal and Colorado immigration (policy), the Parker Police Department would look forward to another collaborative e ort with the ACLU to ensure the best practices moving forward.”
Castle Rock police
CCM asked the Castle Rock Police Department whether it will assist with deportations at schools, churches, hospitals or anywhere else.
e o ce was asked whether school resource o cers would assist with deportations of students or families at schools.
Immigration authorities can now enter schools, health care facilities and places of worship to conduct arrests, according to a new policy from the Department of Homeland Security, National Public Radio reported.
e sheri ’s o ce said in a statement:
“Our school resource o cers are dedicated to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students. While they collaborate with other law enforcement agencies on matters of safety, their primary responsibility is to ensure the wellbeing of students and sta .”
Sheriff’s spokesperson Deputy Cocha Heyden added, “At this time, we will continue to follow state and federal laws. If there is a reason for us to go into a church, school or hospital based on a criminal investigation, we will continue to follow our policies and procedures.”
Douglas County’s elected leaders, or commissioners, recently expressed support for Trump’s anticipated plan to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally.
When asked to clarify what resources Douglas County would pledge in aiding Trump’s immigration policies, county spokesperson Caroline Frizell noted that they would provide space to hold those being held on ICE detainers.
“Until state and federal laws are changed, we cannot speculate on what
our procedures (will) be. We will continue to follow the current state and federal laws,” Heyden said when asked about Frizell’s response.
Heyden elaborated on sheri ’s o ce policy:
“We will notify ICE anytime there is a person in custody not born in the United States. If an inmate has an ICE detainer placed on them, we will call ICE when the inmate starts the release process, which can take about six hours. e inmate will not be held solely by the detainer. If ICE gets there before they are released from our facility, ICE will take custody. If not, then the inmate is released routinely. We will not hold anyone for ICE once they are released from our custody. We will not delay release as well.”
During a Douglas County commissioners meeting in late January, lobbyist Je Small talked about “border and immigration priorities.”
“Sheri Weekly had some great ideas about some limited use of local law enforcement to assist with some of the federal e orts, so … continue to follow up on those and see how far we can push those,” Small said.
Heyden said the sheri was not immediately available for comment to discuss that limited use.
Parker police
CCM asked the Parker Police Department whether it would assist with deportations at schools, churches, hospitals or anywhere else.
“Our o cers will follow our immigration status policy in all the scenarios you presented,” said Josh Hans, a spokesper-
son for Parker police.
Parker’s policy document goes back to May 15, 2018.
It is “intended to encourage crime reporting and cooperation in the investigation of criminal activity,” the document says. “All individuals, regardless of their immigration status, must feel secure that contacting or being addressed by Department Members will not lead to an immigration inquiry.” e document adds:
• “Department Members should not engage in, assist, or support immigration enforcement except as follows: 1. In response to an articulated, or immediate direct threat to life or public safety; or 2. when such enforcement is required to safely execute a criminal warrant or court order issued by a federal, state, county or local judge.”
• “Department Members should not arrest, detain or transport an individual solely on the basis of an immigration detainer or other administrative warrant issued by ICE or any other federal agency, without a judicial warrant.”
• “If a commissioned o cer believes a person taken into custody is also an undocumented (person), after he or she is formally booked; the commissioned ofcer should inform ICE so that ICE may consider placing an ‘immigration hold’ on the individual. Commissioned ofcers should provide ICE with the individual’s identi cation information and the nature of the charges.”
CCM asked Parker police whether its policies are in compliance with morerecent state law.
Hans said in a statement:
“ e Castle Rock Police Department will continue to operate in accordance with all local, state and federal laws. We don’t have the information available to answer your question at this point, and we will not respond to hypothetical questions,” said Taylor Temby, a spokesperson for Castle Rock police.
Lone Tree police
CCM also asked the City of Lone Tree whether the Lone Tree Police Department will assist with deportations at schools, churches, hospitals or anywhere else.
“ e answer is ‘no’ to all your questions,” said Melissa Gallegos, spokesperson for the city.
County fights state on immigration policy
Douglas and several other counties have pushed a lawsuit challenging Colorado laws that prevent local governments from cooperating with the federal government on matters of immigration.
A judge ruled in December that the counties do not have standing, or the legal basis to sue.
Douglas County has appealed the dismissal, the county announced Jan. 30. e county is challenging, according to a news release, the following state laws:
• 24-76.6-102, which prohibits local law enforcement from arresting or detaining people for civil immigration enforcement.
• 24-76.6-103, which requires probation department sta withhold information regarding immigrants in the country illegally from the federal government.
• 24-76.7-103, which prohibits agreements with the federal government for immigration enforcement, according to the news release.
For coverage of that lawsuit, see CCM’s previous story at tinyurl.com/ DouglasImmigrationLawsuit.
A Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce vehicle, pictured here in May 2023. PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD
Tomorrow starts today
Procrastination is the silent thief of accomplishment. It’s that gentle nudge in our minds whispering, “You can do it tomorrow.” Before we know it, tomorrow becomes next week, next month, or even never. But here’s the hard truth: Tomorrow always begins today. e choices we make today, what we prioritize, what we push through, and what we avoid, lay the foundation for the outcomes we experience tomorrow.
It’s not just about being productive; it’s about embracing a proactive life over a reactive one. Proactivity means taking control of the present and responding swiftly and e ectively to opportunities and challenges. On the other hand, a reactive mindset often leaves us scrambling, either overreacting to situations or, worse, underreacting and achieving nothing of signicance.
o ering a harsh critique or delivering bad news, it feels easier to delay than confront. But avoidance doesn’t solve the issue; it simply prolongs the discomfort.
So, why do we procrastinate? Why do we knowingly defer tasks, especially the ones we know are important? e roots of procrastination. One reason is a lack of con dence. Sometimes, a task feels daunting or overwhelming. Maybe we don’t know where to start, or we fear failure. We worry about disappointing others or ourselves. is mental chatter, often called “head trash,” convinces us that avoiding the task is easier than confronting it. But here’s the irony: avoidance only magni es the challenge. e longer we wait, the bigger and scarier the task seems.
Another reason is fear of confrontation or discomfort. Often, procrastination involves situations that require us to face di cult truths or deliver uncomfortable messages. Whether
Finally, we procrastinate because we’re human. We’re wired to seek comfort and avoid pain. Tackling a challenging or unpleasant task doesn’t align with our natural instincts, so we nd excuses to delay. e cost of delay. Procrastination is an accomplishment killer. It creates a snowball e ect where undone tasks pile up, adding stress and reducing our ability to focus on what matters most. Over time, it erodes our con dence, making even small tasks feel insurmountable.
e truth is procrastination doesn’t just rob us of productivity; it robs us of peace. at nagging feeling in the back of your mind, the one reminding you of what you still haven’t done, drains energy and focus.
e Solution: Start Today. One of the greatest life lessons I’ve learned is this: tackle the hardest task rst. If there’s a frog you have to kiss, kiss it quickly. e longer you wait, the bigger and uglier that frog becomes. By addressing the most di cult item on your to-do list rst, you free yourself from its weight. Your mind becomes clearer, and the sense of accomplishment fuels momentum for the rest of the day.
Here’s the reality: the hardest tasks are rarely as bad as we imagine. e
Face facts, take action on radon
In my role as program coordinator for the Colorado Radon Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), I have worked with scientists, doctors, homeowners, the media and lung cancer survivors to spread the message that radon causes cancer. With education and awareness, we can help to combat the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas with no color, odor or taste. Radon can easily enter homes and other buildings through small openings like cracks in foundations, crawl spaces and openings around pumps and drains. Approximately half of all homes in Colorado have radon levels above the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Radon Action Level, and our state ranks among the highest in the nation for radon levels due to its above-average, naturally occurring uranium soil content.
fear of starting is often worse than the task itself. When we choose to face challenges head-on, we discover that we’re more capable than we thought.
Living Proactively. Living a proactive life means making deliberate choices to act rather than delay. It means embracing the discomfort of today to build the success of tomorrow.
Imagine how di erent your life could be if you adopted this mindset consistently. What if every time you faced a di cult decision, you acted immediately? What if you tackled tasks today instead of pushing tasks to the future? You’d experience less stress, more condence, and greater control over your life.
Tomorrow starts today. Always remember that. e path to accomplishment isn’t paved with intentions or plans for the future; it’s built with actions taken in the present.
Whatever is on your list, whether it’s a task you’ve been avoiding, a decision you’ve delayed, or a conversation you’ve dreaded, take the rst step now. Don’t let procrastination rob you of the success and peace you deserve.
As you look at your to-do list today, remember: the frog isn’t going to get any prettier. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we live life with the philosophy that tomorrow begins with today, it really will be a better-than-good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
We encourage homeowners to retest radon levels, even if they received a low test result in the past, as a variety of factors can change radon entry pathways. Living in a home with Colorado’s average level of radon is like having 200 chest X-rays each year. Residents who spend a lot of time at home, such as remote workers, may be especially susceptible to the e ects of elevated radon levels. e impacts of elevated levels of radon are especially concerning for people with a history of smoking and/ or a family history of lung cancer.
One Coloradan’s personal experience
Colorado resident Heidi Onda was diagnosed with Stage 3A lung cancer in October 2018 despite being a lifelong health enthusiast, health educator, tness trainer and non-smoker. Her diagnosis was a mystery until her son, an environmental engineer, noted that Mrs. Onda spent a lot of time in her basement gym and asked if she had ever tested their home for radon. Based on that conversation, Heidi tested her home and discovered elevated radon levels above the threshold of 4 pico curies (pCi/L). Using CDPHE’s list of accredited mitigators, she immediately installed a radon mitigation system in her home. Mrs. Onda has since gone on to establish the White Ribbon Project, a grassroots lung cancer awareness and advocacy organization.
We at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment strongly urge Colorado residents to test their homes for radon using a free radon test kit. If your home has high levels of radon, it’s important to take action to reduce your risk. Radon mitigation systems can reduce radon levels in any home. For those who cannot a ord a mitigation system, Colorado o ers a Low Income Radon Mitigation Assistance program to homeowners who qualify through a simple application process. More information is available on the CDPHE website: ColoradoRadon.info.
is guest column was written by Margaret Horton, the coordinator of the Colorado Radon Program in the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
WINNING
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
DCSD’s silence is unacceptable
I am writing to express deep concern over the Douglas County School District’s (DCSD) silence regarding potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at our schools. Following an executive order by Donald Trump granting ICE agents access to historically “safe zones” like churches, hospitals and schools, many parents and community members have sought clari cation from DCSD about their stance and protocols. e lack of a robust and transparent response is alarming.
While DCSD provided a protocol for handling Department of Human Services (DHS) arrivals, it is troublingly vague and insu cient. e superintendent assured us that local law enforcement partners have con rmed “there will be no change in current practices related to entering our schools to detain or remove a student”. Current practice stating that they only enter to detain a student accused of a “very serious crime.” However, this reliance on unde ned terms like “very serious crime” and ambiguous assurances from partnerships leaves too much room for interpretation.
Equally concerning is the protocol’s lack of clarity on parental noti cation. Why wouldn’t contacting a parent or guardian be the rst or simultaneous step if law enforcement arrives to detain a student? While the superintendent stated that legal review of documentation would precede noti cation, this delay undermines the trust and safety of our students and families.
Additionally, the absence of a public statement on this issue raises questions about DCSD’s commitment to all students, regardless of their immigration status. If Douglas County’s leadership believes the immigrant population is signi cant enough to warrant concern, as local government discussions, such as Castle Rock’s Town Council’s recent lawsuit against the city of Denver and more recent declaration of deportation as well as the BOCC suggest, why hasn’t the county’s largest employer — a system responsible for over 63,000 students — taken a rm and public stance to ensure the community knows where it stands? Without a clear, transparent, and publicly communicated protocol, the silence becomes complicit. Is DCSD prioritizing partnerships over protecting students? Or worse, is this lack of action a tacit endorsement of ICE’s potential actions?
ilk) the world agrees the Nazis were fascists.
In an October 25 ABC News/IPSO poll speci cally asked if either candidate was “A political extremist who seeks to act as a dictator.” Trump got 49% — Harris 22%. 30% said neither were.
Zacharias raised what America needs: “Family values”: Trump says Bible his favorite book, yet does not put hand on the Bible. Cheats on his wife (commits adultery). Trump “We had no guns on Jan 6.” “It was a day of peace and love” (thou shalt not lie). (Transcript for Jerod Bargar — his gun found on property); Trump campaign unpaid event bills (“shalt not steal”) “peace through strength” is threatening to invade or take over Panama, Greenland, and Canada peaceful? Expand military against Americans he considers “enemies from within.”
First 10 days in power: Trump: Signs executive mandate to ignore 14th amendment (born here = citizen); illegally res 17+ inspectors general (federal law requires documenting of cause and 30 days notice to Senate); withdraws from WHO and stops CDC communication with same; drops US out of climate accord. Removes funding for schooling and health for low-income, DEI; Medicaid.
During campaign Trump promised that prices would go down. Now he says it is very hard to lower prices. reatens withhold federal funds to entities that don’t do what he wants. Frees convicted violent Jan 6 o enders.
BUMGARNER
Roger Bumgarner
February 3, 1943 - December 24, 2024
Roger Lee Bumgarner, born on February 3, 1943, in E ngham, IL; raised in Xenia, IL, passed away on December 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Cheryl by merely 20 days. ey shared a remarkable 50 years of marriage, which began with a blind date in 1973 and culminated in their wedding in May 1974 in Castle Rock, CO. Roger was a loving and devoted father to Kent, Reid, and Ryan, and the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren. His family was a source of immense pride and joy.
took him to satellite o ces in Burlington, CO, and South Denver.
In addition to being an orthodontist, Roger was a skilled pilot. He frequently ew to Aspen on weekends to visit Cheryl while she was at the Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snowmass, CO. ey spent their time together raising their sons, biking, shing, skiing, playing golf, and relaxing at Lake Powell.
Roger pursued his academic interests with dedication, beginning with his attendance at Milliken University in Decatur, IL, where he played basketball. He later transferred to Eastern Illinois University to study pre-med. His ambition and hard work led him to be admitted to the University of Illinois Dental School at the Chicago Circle Campus, where he earned his DDS in 1969. He further specialized in orthodontics at Eastman Dental School for two additional years.
Roger is survived by his sons and their families: Kent and Emily of Carbondale, CO; Reid and Laura of Houston, TX; and Ryan of Eagle, CO. His grandchildren are Jack, Amelia, Lane, Annelise, Julia, Lucy, Levi, Oliver, Ellie and Hudson. He is also survived by his brothers Dave and wife Alice; John and wife Ann of Shallotte, NC and his sister Karen of Crawfordsville, IN. Roger was preceded in death by his parents John and Wanda of Xenia, IL, and his half-sister Bette.
In 1973, Roger established his orthodontic practice in Castle Rock, CO, where he became a respected gure in the community. Known for his expertise and gentle care, Roger treated many children in Castle Rock. His dedication to his profession also
Roger was known for his compassion, dedication, dancing, and sense of humor. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley and Abode Hospice instead of sending owers. A celebration of life will be held at Cielo at Castle Pines, 485 West Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock, Colorado, on April 13th at 2 p.m., immediately followed by a reception.
Parents deserve to know how DCSD will safeguard their children in the face of these troubling possibilities. I urge DCSD to issue a public statement detailing its position and reinforcing its commitment to protecting ALL students, regardless of legal status or dare I say, “skin color.” Our community needs reassurance that schools remain a safe space for every child.
Chad Cox, Castle Rock
Praise for Trump is dubious
In response to the Jan. 23 letter from Zacharias Gabert:
Zacharias says “the narrative that Trump is racist, sexist, Nazi, and fascist was fundamentally denied because over half the country voted to put him back in the White House.” His numbers are wrong. Neither candidate got more than 50% of the popular vote. Trump 49.8% Harris 48.3%. A Trump majority does not prove he is none. As he says, a vote just means a majority liked his platform. 1930s voting in Germany: Nazi party got 100% of the government seats. Except maybe for Holocaust deniers (and their
What e’s...? “Migrants eating pets” New DHS head just shoots them. “Anti vax RFK Jr. for Health. OK since we can “inject disinfectants,” Fox news talking heads being chosen for posts? ird term hint
Where is constructive feedback by Republicans. I.E. Pardons: have not read yet (Scott, FL); no comment (Kennedy, LA, Sullivan, AK); “...Looking forward” ( une, SD); etc.
My opinion: Trump has all the above traits.
Dave Crabb, Castle Rock
Get the facts straight
In response to the letter from Zacharias Gabert stating that “half the country voted to put Trump back in the White House,” that is simply not true. Half the country did not vote for Trump. About a third of Americans eligible to vote actually voted for him. According to the US Elections Project’s count, 64% of the voting-eligible population in the U.S. voted in the 2024 election. at means about 43% percent of people eligible to vote just didn’t. Donald Trump only beat Kamala Harris by a razor thin 1.6% margin in the popular vote. So we need to stop saying half the country voted for him. It is simply not true.
Susan Buckley, Highlands Ranch
Don’t fear immigrants
I am writing regarding the resolution passed by the Douglas County commissioners on Jan. 14 (and reported on by Ellis Arnold) regarding immigration. As a citizen of Douglas County, I am very disappointed in this action. I nd the resolution to be misleading about immigrant issues and written with language that is in ammatory and unnecessarily creates an environment of fear and hatred. e resolution depicts undocumented immigrants as criminals who bring contagious diseases, violence, terror and “dangerous materials,” all of which is untrue.
PRESERVING THE MAGIC
BY RYLEE DUNN
Over 50 years since Pong burst onto the gaming scene and 30 years since the Sony PlayStation changed the trajectory of the eld, small independent arcades featuring scores of vintage games continue to thrive throughout the Denver metro area.
In many cases, unassuming exteriors give way to dimly lit interiors with memorabilia-adorned walls, locally sourced libations, and, of course, the ashing lights, exclamative sound e ects and controller clatter of the arcade’s reserve of classic games. ere’s something, perhaps, a bit more impersonal when the venue gets scaled up in a corporate chain setting.
To its credit, many Denver-area locales have managed to preserve the magic of these establishments.
Jason Ungate, owner of e Tabletop Tap in Englewood, credits the
thriving local arcade scene with the renaissance of interest in classic games.
“ e Denver-metro area has a handful of very unique arcades which all o er something a little bit di erent,” Ungate said. “( e) 1Up (Arcade Bar) has a thorough lineup of arcade games that invoke the feeling of the ‘80s via their classic game lineup. Akihabara (Arcade and Bar) gives locals the chance to experience a Japanese-themed spot with candy cabs and other games you’d never see in an American arcade.
“We at Tabletop Tap marry board games with video games and console games, a mishmash of multiple nerdy elements,” Ungate continued. “ ese places and more o er unique experiences, both for the generations that may have grown up with them, and the younger generations who are just encountering them for the rst time.”
While Akihabara and 1Up both keep Westminster’s gaming community satiated, the metro area abounds
with unique shops in other locales as well. Up in the foothills, Wild Game Entertainment Experience in Evergreen has everything from bowling to arcade games, while Blizzard Mountain Pinball specializes in the kind of wizardry e Who immortalized in 1969.
Over in Arvada, dueling Olde Town arcade establishments Secret Level and Super Zoom Bang Bang cater to di erent demographics; the former includes a bar and is generally open a couple of hours later than its counterpart, which primarily caters to younger kids and doubles as a toy story.
Holly Nikolich owns the Colorado Pinball Pub in Littleton (with another location in Monument) and opened the shop with her husband as an outgrowth of sorts of their annual pinball festival, the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown and Gameroom Expo, which is entering its 21st year this year.
The Tabletop Tap’s decor features nods to the past, like this classic Pizza Hut light fixture.
COURTESY OF THE TABLETOP TAP
rado Pinball Pub as a year-long home for the folks who enjoy our annual pinball festival.
“ e once-a-year festival brings together the pinball and gaming community from across Colorado, neighboring states, and beyond,” Nikolich continued.
A longtime love of games seems to be a common thread with shopkeepers.
Ungate said he and his wife, Kristin, had been collecting classic games like Joust, Battlezone and Frogger, and eventually set out to combine their love of classic games with their love of board games in what would become Tabletop Tap.
ARCADES
“We’re long-timers in the pinball and gaming world and are proud to bring the arcade and whiskey community together with the Colorado Pinball Pubs,” Nikolich said. “My husband and I opened Colo-
“We wanted to create a place that was clean and welcoming, but also full of nostalgia for the ‘80s and the ‘90s,” Ungate said. “We o er over 250 board games, a small but rotating collection of arcade games.”
Ungate also said that he, like many other arcade owners, seeks to foster community at the arcade, even going so far as to host community nights such as a monthly Mario Kart tournament, a “nerdy book club,” and a video game book club.
he says caters to both gaming veterans and young people looking for community.
Velasquez also said that the advent of arcade chains — such as Round One in Littleton, Immersive Gamebox in Den-
ver and Main Event in Highlands Ranch, ornton, Colorado Springs and Windsor — has allowed corporations to gain a foothold in the industry, though he posits that these establishments are more focused on alternative revenue streams
“(Arcade) chains are more focused on making money in other ways, like through drinks and food sales,” Velasquez said. “I think local shops put more of an emphasis on the games and keeping up the games over time.”
Nevertheless, the independent arcade scene in Denver seems to be thriving, and hopefully won’t be ceding way to its corporate competition anytime soon.
Channel 3 Retro Gaming Center in Lakewood o ers classic arcade fun for all ages. COURTESY OF CHANNEL
Tetris is just one of the many arcade games o ered at The Tabletop Tap. COURTESY OF THE TABLETOP TAP
COURTESY OF THE TABLETOP TAP
The 1985 arcade classic Gauntlet at The Tabletop Tap. COURTESY OF CHANNEL 3 RETRO GAMING CENTER
Douglas, Je erson among the top counties for speeders
El Paso county tops list for speeding citations
BY MONTE WHALEY
e Colorado State Patrol has, once again, pinpointed the state’s ve counties that attracted the most speeding citations in 2024 and two are right here in the Denver-metro area.
Troopers say drivers in El Paso County
LETTERS
Whether we want to admit it or not, immigrants (documented and undocumented) are an important part of our economy, providing workers when many industries are nding it di cult to hire someone who will do the job.
In addition, the prioritization of hunting down non-criminal, non-violent people simply because they are undocumented immigrants draws valuable resources away from ghting real crime in our communities. Policy makers should be working towards alleviating the root causes of immigrant concerns. We should take an honest look at what immigrants provide and work toward immigration policies that are not based on punitive action that hurts our communi-
got the most speeding tickers last year with 2,161. Douglas and Je erson counties are ranked number two and three respectively, with Douglas collecting 862 citations followed by Je erson with 831. Rounding out the top ve is Fremont County with 727 and Mesa County with 684, according to a CSP news release.
El Paso, Douglas and Je erson counties have remained the top ve counties for speeding citations for the past four years, the CSP states. is is the third consecutive time in four years that Fre-
ties as well as people who are simply trying to make a better life for themselves and their communities.
Laurie Freya, Highlands Ranch
Cornucopia of bad actions
Still arguing for Trump? He got 49.8% of the popular vote, which translates to 77.3 million votes versus Kamala’s 75.0 million votes. Hardly a landslide. e 2024 House has 220 Republicans versus 215 Democrats, which is less than the results of 2022 election, which was 222 versus 213. e Senate had a 50/50 split before the election and the results have the Republicans holding a 53 to 47 advantage. None of these are a ringing endorsement of Trump. Now, the border is one of the major determining factors in the election. I think arresting and deporting violent o enders would be approved by most people. However, the implementation of the pol-
mont County has entered the top ve and this is the rst time in four years for Mesa County. e top ve roadways in 2024 for speeding charges by highest speeding intervals issued by the CSP were: I-70, I-25 followed by state highways 50, 24 and 285. e top four roadways have held their respective top positions for six consecutive years, the CSP states. Highway 285 broke into the top ve in 2022 and has held that spot for the last two years.
Col. Matthew Packard, chief of the
icies may not be what most people will approve. Allowing the arrest of people at schools, churches, and hospitals will probably not be a popular policy. What was the Secret Service doing at a school in Chicago? Looking for counterfeiters or assassins?
Of course, after deporting everyone who provides services like working in agriculture, construction, roo ng, painting, food preparation and food services, there will be no one to do the work. We already have a shortage of these laborers and no one to ll in for them which means no one wants to do the work.
is will drive up the prices if the deportations get to a signi cant part of the population. e disruption of the underground economy will have the US economy grinding to a halt.
e Republican attack on the LGBTQ community is very disheartening. ey are people and they have the same basic
CSP, said drivers in 2025 need to lighten up on the accelerator and be more aware of their speeding habits in the new year. “ e temptation to speed may be all around you, but you won’t get out of a ticket if you violate the law and get pulled over, “ Packard said in a press release. “Our goal isn’t to go out and ticket everyone; we want drivers to do the right thing and drive like a trooper is a passenger in their vehicle. Citations are meant to correct poor driving choices, and you are literally in the driver’s seat to determine the likelihood of a tra c stop.”
rights as anyone else.
Of course, releasing the people who attacked the Capitol on his orders is a very bad look for a so-called law and order party. Do they really back the blue?
He ridicules our allies while he praises our enemies. His agenda is more like turn back the clock where everyone knew their place or they were told what their place was in society. ey use buzz words DEI, Critical Race eory, and ban books to protect children from learning the truth about our past and about people who are di erent to their values. eir values are to retain the status quo and not allow any changes that threaten their ideals.
Seems pretty fascist, racist, and sexist to me. What makes America great is the melting pot of ideas and people not some rose-colored past that was not that great.
Ed Moore, Highlands Ranch
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- FILING NO. 86C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9425 WICKERDALE CT, LITTLETON, CO 80130-4410.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/26/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/30/2025 Last Publication: 2/27/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO
DATE: 11/26/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County
SALE NO. 240211
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 18, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) GEORGE W TRACY AND TERESA A TRACY Original Beneficiary(ies)
U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust
October 31, 2014
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 06, 2014
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2014064904
Original Principal Amount
$200,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$86,762.58
Pursuant to CRS §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.
LOT 13, BLOCK 7, THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 18, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 672 PITKIN WAY, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 1/16/2025 Last Publication: 2/13/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/18/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553 BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010285666
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
First Publication: 1/16/2025 Last Publication : 2/13/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 18, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Mark Edward Shanley
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR KINECTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Onslow Bay Financial LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
October 07, 2014
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 09, 2014
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2014058414
Original Principal Amount
$249,850.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$201,166.13
Pursuant to CRS §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.
LOT 72, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 16264 Orchard Grass Ln, Parker, CO 80134.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/18/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033451
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240216
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 18, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County
of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) CLAY S ALLEN AND LISA M ALLEN
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AIR ACADEMY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Truman 2021 SC9 Title Trust
Date of Deed of Trust
July 26, 2007
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 02, 2007
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2007061706
Original Principal Amount
$327,400.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$265,090.02
Pursuant to CRS §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.
LOT 22, FLINTWOOD HILLS, 3RD ADDITION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11842 EAST CRABAPPLE DR, FRANKTOWN, CO 80116.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/18/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553
BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010236560
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Thomas G. Neddenriep
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE,
ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST
Date of Deed of Trust
January 05, 2018
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 11, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018002660
Original Principal Amount
$313,600.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$347,910.15
Pursuant to CRS §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.
LOT 8, BLOCK 1, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 9G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 12541 Prince Creek Dr, Parker, CO 80134.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/07/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033049
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 18, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Grantor(s)
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First Publication: 1/16/2025 Last Publication: 2/13/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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;
DATE: 11/18/2024
PUBLIC NOTICES
$23,249.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$22,935.38
Pursuant to CRS §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 required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 12, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 2, AS AMENDED BY TECHNICAL PLAT CORRECTION CERTIFICATE
RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 2015 AT RECEPTION NO. 2015073730, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6731 Pinery Villa Pl, Parker, CO 80134. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/07/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP
7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
OF BEGINNING, THENCE ON 0 DEG. 30 MIN. 12 SEC. CURVE RIGHT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 4 DEG. 56 MIN. WEST, 439.6 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEG. 17 MIN. EAST 514.6 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 0 DEG. 40 MIN. EAST 438.5 FEET, THENCE NORTH 88 DEG. 26 MIN. WEST 482.0 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 3426 North Highway 83, Franktown, CO 80116-9620.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/26/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/30/2025
Last Publication: 2/27/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/26/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-24-1000601-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240214
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 18, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Jeffery Brandon Armstrong, Sr. AND Zhivonne Armstrong
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOMETOWN LENDERS INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
June 22, 2021
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 28, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021078527
Original Principal Amount
$543,965.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$511,185.67
Pursuant to CRS §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.
LOT 5, BLOCK 4, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 223321231008
Purported common address: 11214 Gilcrest St, Parker, CO 80134-7655.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/18/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. ood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-031637
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240219
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Jeffrey Dean Anderson Original Beneficiary(ies)
Aventa Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Blue Federal Credit Union f/k/a Aventa Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust
August 30, 2021
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 31, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021101666
Original Principal Amount
$108,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$101,310.86
Pursuant to CRS §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 installment payments of principal, interest, taxes and/or insurance as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Note.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 13, BLOCK 12, PERRY PARK FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 8170 Red Rock Court, Larkspur, CO 80118.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/26/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/30/2025
Last Publication: 2/27/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/26/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 18, 2024, the undersigned
Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s)
Candise M. Moad
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
March 02, 2022
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 03, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022015998
Original Principal Amount
$655,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$638,599.74
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 5, The Pinery Filing No. 7, also known as The Pinery Filing No. 7, Amended, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 9593 Coronado Court, Parker, CO 80134.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/12/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/16/2025
Last Publication: 2/13/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/18/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893
Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C.
355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23899
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 26, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) William Beyer-Wood Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for KBHS Home Loans, LLC.,
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to
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.
Lot 7, Block 3, of Trails at Crowfoot Filing No. 14, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 17600 Rose Heath Ln, Parker, CO 80134.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/26/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 1/30/2025
Last Publication: 2/27/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
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;
DATE: 11/26/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
JENNIFER ROGERS #34682
IDEA LAW GROUP, LLC 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119 (877) 353-2146
PUBLIC NOTICES
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Sealed bids for the Airport Roadside Signage Program, at Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, will be received by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on February 28, 2025, and then opened, read aloud and canvassed.
The work involved includes the following: Schedule I: Airport Roadside Signage Program
Schedule II: Bid Alternate for Solar Lights
until Thursday, March 6th, 2025 at 11:00 am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The work generally consists of the installation of an Owner supplied 200 HP dry-pit configuration, centrifugal wastewater pump in position 2. The work includes associated demolition and replacement of pump base, interior process piping within the lift station, and miscellaneous electrical and controls for the pump.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC 5655 S. Yosemite St., Suite 101 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 799-5197
BY ORDER OF THE STERLING RANCH
COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD
Legal Notice No. DC 9673
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Published in: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
of the Documents may be obtained at the district’s office upon payment of $500.00 non-refundable for each set of Documents beginning February 14, 2025. A mandatory Pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2025 at 10:00 am at the office of the District. Each Proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the District, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional bond(s) for the faithful performance of the contract, as prescribed in the Contract Documents.
Bidders shall submit all questions in writing to the District’s Engineer no later than 3:00 pm, February 28th, 2025. Questions received after this time will be addressed at the discretion of the District. The District will periodically compile lists of Bidders’ questions and respond in writing to all Bidders registered on the District’s “Plan Holder List”. The District’s preferred method of written communication is via electronic mail, however fax or hardcopy communications will be accepted. If any major clarifications are needed, an addendum will be sent to all bidders.
In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such contractor's and business licenses, as may be required by applicable law. The project will take place in both Arapahoe and Douglas Counties.
Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the District will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low Bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the District to evaluate the Bidder's qualifications.
The successful bidder shall be selected based on the bidder’s ability to successfully complete the project in a timely manner as well as the bidder’s total amount of bid. The District reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional Bid, and to postpone the award of the Contract for a period of time which, however, shall not extend beyond 60 days from the bid opening
unless a different period is set forth in the Contract Documents.
A complete set of Plans and Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after February 10, 2025 on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado.
The project includes fabrication and installation of wayfinding signs along the Airport’s roadways. Major work items include sign fabrication, site preparation, foundation construction, and sign installation.
All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.
The project will be discussed and shown to interested bidders at 10:00 a.m., local time on February 18, 2025, at the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, or by Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.
The Bidder must supply all information required by the Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items or reject any and all bids and make the award deemed in the best interest of the Airport Authority. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days from the opening thereof.
Any questions must be submitted to Chris Dodge, JACOBS, via email to Christopher.Dodge@jacobs.com. Questions are due by 10:00 a.m., February 21, 2025. Questions received after this time will not be accepted.
Legal Notice No. DC 9661
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Owner 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129
Sealed BIDS for the 2025 Concrete Trail Removal & Replacement project consisting of concrete trail work located mostly in the western area of Highlands Ranch, west of Broadway to Santa Fe Drive, with additional locations east of Broadway. The project includes removal, hauling away, and disposal of existing 4-inch-thick damaged concrete, replacing with 6-inch-thick concrete trail using 4,500 PSI concrete, for approximately 17,158 square feet of trail, which will be received by:
Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District 62 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129
Until 10:00 AM, (Local Time) March 20, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read aloud.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM, (Local Time) on February 27, 2025, at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Boardroom, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
A Bid Opening is scheduled for 10:00 AM (Local Time) on March 20, 2025, at the Highlands Ranch Metro District Boardroom, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
Electronic copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained after 10:00 AM on February 13, 2025, by contacting Darlene Schow at dschow@highlandsranch.org.
For questions regarding this project, please contact the Project Manager, Nick Adamson at nadamson@highlandsranch.org.
Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Ken Standen Director of Operations and Maintenance
Legal Notice No. DC 9690
done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City of Lone Tree, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Colorado 80124 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said City of Lone Tree, its City Council Members, officers, agents, consultants, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres
Public Notice SECTION 000111 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO ROXBOROUGH LIFT STATION PUMP P-202 REPLACEMENT
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the offices of TST Infrastructure, LLC, located at 5655 S Yosemite St, Suite 101, Greenwood Village, CO 80111,
Bidding Documents will be available on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, and may be obtained from the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Prospective Bidders are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be eligible to bid. The Bidding Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Bidding Documents download information must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky, KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Bidding Documents, the Prospective Bidder will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Bidding Documents.
Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
A mandatory pre-bid conference for the
Project will be held on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 1:00 pm local time at the Roxborough Lift Station, 11290 Caretaker Road, Littleton, CO 80125. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.
Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders.
Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened.
The Owner reserves the right to award the contract by sections, or reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Owner: Roxborough Water and Sanitation District By: Mike Marcum
Title: General Manager
Date: February 6, 2025
Legal Notice No. DC 9678
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT/ FINAL SETTLEMENT
STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD
Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025, the STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD shall make final payment and settlement to the following contractors in connection with all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the referenced project:
1. Metro Pavers Inc. , in the amount of $3,626.41, pursuant to the contract dated September 13, 2024, for work performed in Sterling Ranch Filing No. 1 Title Road Phase 1.
2. Metro Pavers Inc., in the amount of $9,282.80, pursuant to the contract dated September 13, 2024, for work performed in Sterling Ranch Filing No. 2 Title Road Phase 2.
Any person, individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by a contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor may, at any lime and up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted ID be done, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim.
All such claims shall be filed with the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, Attn: Accounting, 9350 Roxborough Park Road, Sterling Ranch, CO 80125 on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.
Failure on the part of a claimant to timely file a verified statement of the amount due shall relieve the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board from any and all liability for making payment to the claimant.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on the 25th day, of February, 2025, a final settlement with COLORADO SUPERIOR ROOFING will be made by the HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the 2025 HIGLANDS RANCH SERVICE CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the DISTRICT. Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
All such claims shall be filed with DISTRICT, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, with a copy forwarded to Kathryn Winn Attorney at Law, Collins, Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1556. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such a verified statement or claim prior to such final settlement will release said HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, it's officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment for the said Contractor.
DISTRICT
Legal No. DC 9601
First Published January 30, 2025
Last Published February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT/ FINAL SETTLEMENT
STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD
Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025, the STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD shall make final payment and settlement to the following contractors in connection with all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the referenced project:
1. Yuma Concrete Construction, LLC, in the amount of $2,177.50, pursuant to the contract dated May 1, 2024, for work performed in Sterling Ranch Filing No. 3 for concrete sidewalk installation.
Any person, individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by a contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor may, at any lime and up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted ID be done, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim. All such claims shall be filed with the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, Attn: Accounting, 9350 Roxborough Park Road, Sterling Ranch, CO 80125 on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.
Failure on the part of a claimant to timely file a verified statement of the amount due shall relieve the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board from any and all liability for making payment to the claimant.
BY ORDER OF THE STERLING RANCH
COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD
Legal Notice No. DC 9674
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Published in: Douglas County News Press Misc. Private Legals
Public Notice NOW COMING FORWARD
Johnny Michael Waymire, intending to conduct business in Douglas County, Colorado under the name of JOHNNY MICHAEL WAYMIRE at the following mailing address: 3665 Bucknell Cir. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. Any inquiries refer to the above said address.
Legal Notice No. DC 9672
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. D-202-CV-2024-02236
SANDIA LABORATORY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION,
Plaintiff, v. PHILIP I LOPEZ CORDOVA, Defendant. AMENDED NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OR DESIGNATED
DEFENDANT:
PHILIP I LOPEZ CORDOVA GREETINGS DEFENDANT(S):
You are hereby notified that Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, as Plaintiff, has filed an action in the Second Judicial District Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, and wherein the said Plaintiff seeks to obtain constructive service of process upon you.
The general object of said action is: Civil Complaint for Deficiency Balance Due
You are further notified that unless you serve a pleading or motion in response to the complaint in said cause on or before thirty (30) days after the last publication date, judgment will be entered against you.
The name and post office address of the Attorneys for the Plaintiff is as follows: Aldridge, Hammar & Wexler, P.A., 1212 Pennsylvania NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110.
WITNESS the Honorable Nancy J. Franchini, District Judge of the Second Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of the District Court of Bernalillo County on 1/23/2025.
CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Jacqueline B Trujillo Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9684
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 20, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SUTTER CLERK OF THE COURT By: Ashley Stemen, Deputy SUMMONS CASE NUMBER: CVCS23-0002137
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
ELIZABETH POWELL, an individual; LOU POWELL, aka LLEWELLYN POWELL, an individual; JEAN R. POWELL, an individual; GWEN POWELL DIXON, aka GWENN POWELL DIXON, an individual; WILLIAM POWELL, an individual; AGNES POWELL MURPHY WILLARD, an individual; ALICE POWELL COATS AKA ALICE POWELL COATES, an individual; DAVID T. POWELL, an individual; MARY POWELL AKA MARY POWELL HUDSON, an individual; JEANETTE POWELL MCNALLY AKA JEANETTE POWELL MCNALLEY, an individual; AMY F. POWELL, an individual; DAVID POWELL, an individual; all persons unknown claiming legal or equitable right, title estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s title or interest; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive.
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: RICHARD W. POWELL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE RICHARD W. POWELL REVOCABLE TRUST CREATED MAY 15, 1997
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
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TO CREDITORS Estate of LAURENCE RUA, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 193
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Brigitte Rua, Personal Representative
c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC
650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500
Legal Notice No. DC9637
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 20, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TIMOTHY KEITH ULON, a/k/a TIMOTHY K. ULON, a/k/a TIMOTHY ULON, a/k/a TIM KEITH ULON, a/k/a TIM K. ULON, a/k/a TIM ULON, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30004
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 May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Meredith Ulon, Personal Representative 9234 Fox Fire Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Legal Notice No. DC 9572
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sarah Lindsey Arnold, a/k/a Sarah L. Arnold, a/k/a Sarah Arnold, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30003
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or tothe District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
James Arnold, Personal Representative 15619 Deer Mountain Circle Broomfield, Colorado 80023
Legal Notice No. DC 9566
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Debbie Jean Callahan, also known as Debbie J. Callahan, aka Debbie Callahan, aka Debbie Jean Hento, aka Debbie J. Hento, and Debbie Hento, Deceased Case Number 24PR30505
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to
Shawn Michael Callahan c/o Hedberg Law Firm, LLC, 5944 S. Kipling Parkway, Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80127; or to: District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before May 23, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Shawn Michael Callahan, Personal Representative c/o Hedberg Law Firm, LLC
Ronica Kirwin, Assistant to Attorney Brian Hedberg 5944 S. Kipling Parkway, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80127
Legal Notice No. DC 9560
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HENRI MAURICE DOUVILLE, aka HENRI M. DOUVILLE, aka HENRI DOUVILLE Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30599
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 May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael Douville, Personal Representative Baker Law Group, LLC 8301 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 405 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DC 9599
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Eileen P. Deitsch aka Eileen Pearl Deitsch, Case Number: 2025PR30006
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 May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Rachel S. Petrie, Co-Personal Representative 7576 S. Yampa Street Centennial, CO 80016
Laura N. Deitsch, Co-Personal Representative 345 Dendrite Street Las Vegas, NV 89145
Legal Notice No. DC 9564
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lois Jeanne Streckenbein, aka Lois Ready Streckenbein, aka Lois R. Streckenbein, aka Lois Streckenbein, aka Lois J. Streckenbein, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30591
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 May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Joseph David Ready Personal Representative 7433 La Quinta Lane Lone Tree CO 80124
Legal Notice No. DC 9562
First Publication: January 23, 2025
Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JODY LYNN PERLMUTTER, also known as JODY L. PERLMUTTER, aka JODY PERLMUTTER, aka JODY GOLDBERG PERLMUTTER, aka JODY G. PERLMUTTER, aka JODY LYNN GOLDBERG, aka JODY L. GOLDBERG and as JODY GOLDBERG, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030477
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 May 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jeffrey Perlmutter, Co-Personal Representative
c/o M. Lisa Clore, Esq.
Lisa Clore, LLC
5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 130 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Clement Goldberg, Co-Personal Representative
c/o Jody Duvall, Atty. COAN, PAYTON & PAYNE, LLC
103 W. Mountain Ave., Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80524
Legal Notice No. DC 9561
First Publication: January 23, 2025 Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jo Ann McCall, Deceased Case No. 24PR161
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, on or before February 15, 2025, or said claims may be forever barred.
Donald L McCall, Personal Representative c/o Jonna Negus-Pemberton PO Box 912 Elizabeth, CO 80107
Legal Notice No. DC 9563
First Publication: January 23, 2025 Last Publication: February 6, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of William Patrick Huddy, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030564
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Caitlin Huddy, Personal Representative c/o Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Dr., STE 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124
Legal Notice No. DC 9643
First Publication: February 6, 2025 Last Publication: February 20, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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 May 30, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
David Christopher Bolle,
Personal Representative c/o Michael Noyes, Attorney 1873 S Bellaire St, Ste 1550 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. DC 9602
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Name Changes
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 16, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Krisa Joy Eudaley be changed to Krisa Joy Case No.: 24 C 940
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9623
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Jamie Alyssa Ewing be changed to Jamie Alyssa Lininger Case No.: 2024 C 804
By: Shawna
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9613
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 14, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Margaret Thuy Phuc Huynh be changed to Margaret Thuy Ryan Case No.: 24 C 870
By: Shawna
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9629
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 21, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Kristina Andrea DaRosa be changed to Kristina Andrea Rosa Case No.: 24 C 36358
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 9615
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 18, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Kimberly Anne Schmidt be changed to Kimberly Anne DeLozier Schmidt Case No.: 25C49
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 9657
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 20, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Chérie Gael Ridge Talbert Case No.: 24C938
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9640
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 20, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 6, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Sahar Hadaeghi be changed to Sahar Hadaeghi Golrokh Case No.: 24 C 927
By: Shawna
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9606
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 16, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Isaiah Bryan Hill be changed to Isaiah Bryan Potts Case No.: 24 C 948
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9642
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 20, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 20, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Celia Mayhew Smith be changed to Mayhew Holland Coors Case No.: 25C8
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 9660
First Publication: February 6, 2025
Last Publication: February 20, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 15, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Cody Ryan Hernandez be changed to Cody Hernandez Ryan Case No.: 24 C 871
By:Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 9630
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January13, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Stephanie Ann Elizabeth Green be changed to Dragon Indigo Green Case No.: 24 C 889
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 9607
First Publication: January 30, 2025
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on January 16, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Nam Thi Nguyen be changed to Nina Ann Nguyen Case No.: 24 C 945
By: Judge Brian Fields
Legal Notice No. DC 9620
First Publication: January 30, 2025
In the Interest of: NYOBI EVANS, D.O.B.: 02/19/2018 Child, And concerning: BROOKLYN NECOLE EVANS, D.O.B.: 12/30/1991, Mother CURTIS MERKINSON, D.O.B.:
D.O.B.: Unknown Address Unknown TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a Motion to terminate your parental rights has been filed, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. A
doug-div8, unless otherwise indicated by the Court.
Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this motion. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT A TERMINATION HEARING AND MAY TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILD.
You have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right,
Estate of Louis Rene Bolle, AKA Louis R. Bolle, AKA Louis Bolle, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30587
Public notice is given on January 16, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Chérie Hall Talbert be changed to
Last Publication: February 13, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Former Elizabeth Middle School dean claims bias, retaliation
Superintendent says woman’s job was lost to fiscal crunch, not fallout from library issues
BY NICKY QUINBY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Former Elizabeth Middle School Dean of Students LeEllen Condry has led a civil rights complaint accusing the Elizabeth School District of discrimination. Condy, a Haitian American, claimed in the Jan. 29 ling that she had been discriminated against based on her race and gender and had been retaliated against for speaking out against the district’s Library Sensitive Topic Protocol and Book Lists.
Elizabeth School District Superintendent Dan Snowberger told the Elbert County News he was unaware of Condry’s discrimination claim and said she lost her job last year as part of sta reductions caused by nancial realities.
In the complaint, Condry said she did not know about the new library policy when she was hired in 2024: “Unbeknownst to me before I accept[ed] the job with the ESD, starting in the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, the ESD was planning on implementing a book ban that was explicitly racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic. e ESD book ban targeted authors and subjects that spoke to the real experiences of Black folks, women, and LGBT individuals, and accurately told their history of oppression in this country.”
banned,” the complaint reads.
Condry’s account of events, described in her legal complaint, is as follows:
Condry said the district sent out a letter in early August notifying sta of the protocol for checking out books on the Sensitive List and a list of 19 suspended books.
“On August 13, 2024, early in the morning, teachers and sta saw a news story on Denver7 news about Elizabeth School District Board banning nineteen books, including books from Black authors, and books that spoke to the experiences of LGBT individuals. Included in the news report was the list of books that ESD had
“Around that same time, classroom libraries were being targeted as well. All teachers who had classroom libraries were asked to get rid of speci c books on the banned list. is was the rst time that my colleagues and I had ever heard of the book ban. Teachers and sta were very upset about this. I felt that the book ban was trying to erase my and my students’ cultural heritages.”
In response to the district’s request for feedback, Condry wrote to the school board protesting its actions. Condry said on Aug. 27, 2024, Superintendent Snowberger sent out an email to employees about the feedback the district received.
“Superintendent Snowberger specically called out my feedback,” Condy said, “by stating that the feedback that called the actions of the Board “racist” “crossed the lines of professional and ethical behavior” and stated that this feedback would lead to “further disciplinary ac-
it’s another thing to have this in writing and to collaborate with us on what this could mean,” Squire said.
tion[.] Superintendent Snowberger made it clear that I, and my fellow educators, “work at the pleasure” of the ESD Board. It was clear to me that I would be retaliated against for protesting racism within ESD.”
On Oct. 1, 2024, Condry says Snowberger and Human Resources Director John Rogerson came to EMS to notify her she was being terminated as part of the district’s scal exigency. Condry does not believe that the stated budgetary reason was the real reason for her termination.
“It was clear to me, however, that I was being terminated because I was a Black woman who dared to speak up and call the Board racist for their decision to ban books by Black authors and about the Black experience in this country,” the complaint reads. “It was even more apparent to me that Superintendent Snowberger’s madeup excuse for my termination was not the true reason when I saw a job posting by ESD for another administrative position, Board Certi ed Behavior Analyst.”
Condry’s legal counsel, Andy McNulty from the rm Newman-McNulty, said: “ e book ban in the Elizabeth School District, and the ring of Ms. Condry for opposing it, is something out of the dystopian science ction novel. Unfortunately, ction is becoming reality in America, where politicians are using their power to erase our history and openly discriminate against marginalized communities. We must push back against these fascist actions, and we are proud to stand with Ms. Condry in doing so.”
When asked for comment by the Elbert County News, Snowberger responded, “We can correctly assert that Ms. Condry no longer works in the District and was part of a Reduction in Force involving several sta members and which was compelled by a Fiscal Exigency. We are unaware of such an allegation and nd it interesting such a complaint was provided to the media prior to the district.”
ESD’s library policy has garnered media attention as well as a recent ACLU lawsuit. e original list of suspended books and books agged for containing sensitive topics is available at tinyurl.com/ removed-books. e document reads,
“During the 2023-24 school year, the Board Curriculum Review Committee (BCRC), worked to develop a protocol regarding handling books that may contain sensitive topics. e BCRC drafted a protocol that would provide guidelines for identifying books and creating a sensitive topic book catalog that would be available to parents.”
e books on the suspended list are currently, pending litigation, back in the school libraries from which they were taken but are only available to those who led the ACLU suit.
e Elbert County News originally reported on the book list and removal of classroom libraries at coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/08/13/elizabethlibrary-books-removed/.
Condry’s complaint, which she led with the Colorado Civil Rights Division and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, can be read at documentcloud.org/documents/25508485-202501-27-condry-v.
Squire noted that Douglas County teachers are at a disadvantage compared to teachers in other metro districts where closures have happened, such as Je co Public Schools and Denver Public Schools, because they do not have a collective bargaining agreement with the district.
“It’s one thing to say that we will continue to take care of our teachers and sta ;
In addition to comments at the school board meeting, the Douglas County Federation hosted a virtual community forum on Jan. 26, during which roughly 150 participants posed questions about the closure process that they would like the district to answer.
One point of importance for community members is that they be involved in deciding how former school buildings will be utilized.
“Regarding the future use of school
buildings, we urge the district to consider creative, community-driven solutions for these spaces, whether that be for preschool, special education programs or community centers,” said Fiona Boomer, a teacher who was reading a comment from fellow teacher Anne Burke. “We should be asking the community for their input on this (because) they know what they need.”
Additionally, teachers and community members urged the district to expand its communication about the closure policy outside of Highlands Ranch.
So far, most of the community engage-
ment for the school closure process has been centered around Highlands Ranch because of the 2026 plans to merge schools. However, the policy will help guide any future closures throughout the district.
“Moving forward, I’m hoping we communicate and re ne a clear and robust plan to ensure all voices are heard, particularly given the decisions made in Highlands Ranch will set a precedent for years to come,” Boomer said on behalf of Burke.
e school board is set to vote on the closure policy at the Feb. 11 meeting.
Elizabeth Middle School employed LeEllen Condry as dean of students until last fall. FILE PHOTO BY NICKY QUINBY
