ing Band in the 98th Macy’s anksgiving Day Parade.
“It’s quite unlike anything I think anyone really has the opportunity to do,” said Austin Gorman, a senior at Castle Rock’s Castle View High School.
Trading in their black and green marching band uniforms for bright red, three Douglas County students are headed to the Big Apple to perform with the Great American March-
Gorman spent the entirety of his high school career playing the trumpet, rising to drum major by his senior year.
Joining him to perform in the parade this year are Audra
Marriott and Katherine Whitmore, who both attend underRidge High School in Highlands Ranch.
While playing with the Continental League Honor Band with other Douglas County student musicians, Gorman learned about the Macy’s anksgiving Day Parade audition process from Marriott, a senior who plays the trumpet, who was selected to play in the parade in 2023.
“It was amazing. It’s like one of the best communities of people that I’ve been in,” Marriott said of the other student musicians she performed with during last year’s parade.
Arriving in New York a few days before the parade, Marriott said putting on what has become the iconic red-andwhite uniform for the rst time was both cool and surreal.
State rules that county o cials broke labor law
Sheri , commissioners deny any violations in their anti-union push
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After the Douglas County sheri sent a stream of anti-union emails to employees and held mandatory “captive audience” meetings — and the county commissioners released a YouTube video using public funds to oppose the e ort to form a union at the sheri ’s o ce — the state Labor Department has found that county o cials illegally committed unfair labor practices.
Several top o cials took part in opposing the e ort to unionize. e state Labor Department found that Sheri Darren Weekly, Undersheri David Walcher, and county Commissioners George Teal, Abe Laydon and Lora omas committed unfair labor practices.
“Indeed, the Commissioners’ claims included an embellishment about how the community as a whole would su er if the employees formed a union,” the ruling from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says. “In this context, it is clear that these many comments amounted to a threat that the Commissioners would respond unfavorably to union demands.”
For months, county o cials have been ghting a proposal to unionize the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, a change that would enable employees
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Katherine Whitmore, Austin Gorman and Audra Marriott, who are all Douglas County students, will be traveling to New York City to perform with the Great American Marching Band in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. COURTESY OF TERI WHITMORE
‘If you served, we thank you’
Douglas County honors veterans
Douglas County veterans can apply for aid
Emergency assistance available for housing,
mental health services
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County veterans who need emergency assistance with housing costs, food, transportation, employment, mental health care or other concerns can apply to receive funding, according to the county.
e funds can help those in need pay for mortgage and rent costs, according to county sta .
“ e funding — the result of a grant from the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs — is part of a robust arsenal of resources available through the Douglas County Veterans Service O ce,” the county said in a news release.
Douglas County veterans services has received $10,000 in grant funding to continue helping those who have served in the military, according to the county.
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Government o cials from around Douglas County gathered with members of the public for a tribute to veterans ahead of Veterans Day.
“We all know someone who has served in America’s armed forces. If you served, we thank you,” the county said in a news release. e Douglas County commissioners, the county Veterans Service O ce and the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation invited the public to the Nov. 9 ceremony.
It took place at the Veterans Monument Plaza at 301 Wilcox St. in front of the Wilcox county o ces building in Castle Rock. Dozens came to the event, according to a county spokesperson.
“Anyone could assist and apply for the veteran if they have all the required documentation needed for the veteran on the application,” a statement from county sta said. It added: “On certain occasions, we do assist surviving spouses in need.”
e veterans service o ce provides access to programs while also helping veterans with applying for bene ts, employment assistance, medical and mental health care, and coordination to other services, such as transportation, the news release said.
e o ce also helps surviving spouses, dependents’ parents and dependents with claims for pension, disability, burial reimbursements and more, according to the county.
ere’s no deadline to apply for the funding, said Wendy Holmes, county spokesperson.
“Our grant year is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025,” Holmes said. “We have received this grant each year for the last eight years.”
e veterans service o ce is sta ed by military veterans who are Douglas County employees and volunteers. e Douglas County employees are trained and accredited by the Colorado Division of Veterans A airs and the National Association of County Veterans Service O cers, according to the county.
To learn more about the programs available, the public can visit the veterans service o ce webpage at douglas.co.us/veterans-service-o ce, call 303-6636200 or email veterans_services@ douglas.co.us.
To apply for the funding, see douglas.co.us/veterans-serviceo ce/emergency-assistance-
People stand with flags at a veterans tribute event Nov. 9 at the Wilcox county o ces building in Castle Rock.
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Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon hugs a man amid a veterans tribute event Nov. 9 at the Wilcox county o ces building.
A man salutes at a veterans tribute event Nov. 9 at the Wilcox county offices building in Castle Rock.
From left: Rep. Lauren Boebert; Castle Rock Councilman Tim Dietz; Commissioner Abe Laydon; Parker Councilwoman Laura Hefta; Commissioner George Teal; Commissioner Lora Thomas; Sheri Darren Weekly; and Chris Maes with the Douglas County Veterans Service O ce at a veterans tribute event.
If Buyers & Sellers Were ‘on the Fence’ Awaiting Election Results, Where Are They Now?
The conventional wisdom a month ago was that buyers and sellers were holding off of their plans, waiting to see who won the presidential election. But that wasn’t entirely true. In fact, the number of closings this October were higher than last October, and the number of sellers who put their homes on the market was markedly higher than the prior two Octobers.
Nevertheless, the numbers for all three of the Octobers that occurred after the 2022 spike in interest rates pale in comparison to the statistics for the three prior Octobers, when interest rates were low. Here are the stats from REcolorado for the 20-mile radius of downtown Denver:
Even dispelling that conventional wisdom, however, we can’t deny that there were some jitters about this year’s election which were putting a damper on some members of the public acting on their desires to buy or sell real estate. In fact, the election may have spurred some buyers and sellers to start making plans who had no thoughts of moving if the election went “their way.”
Enter Redfin, which commissioned an Ipsos survey to find out how the election results impacted the real estate market. The results are worth sharing.
The survey was done on the Thursday and Friday after the election and reached 1,005 U.S. residents — 416 Republicans and 381 Democrats, 486 men and 509 women, and 302 people aged 1834, 347 people aged 35-54, and 356 people aged 55+. 553 respondents were homeowners and 330 were renters; 427 reported earning under $50,000, 379 earn between $50,000 and $100,000, and 199 earn over $100,000. The survey responses are summarized in the chart at right.
Here are some highlights from the survey which you may find interesting, as I did:
Of the 22% of respondents who replied that they are more likely
to move after the election, 36% said they are considering a move to another country, and 26% are thinking about moving to another state. This was a national survey, so perhaps those considering a move to another state live in one of the 13 states which severely restrict or ban abortions. Since Colorado is not one of those states which restrict abortion — and in fact just passed a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights — the survey suggests that we may see an influx of people moving here for that reason. A separate survey commissioned by Redfin found that 27% of U.S. residents would be hesitant to live in an area where most residents don’t share their political views.
Reminiscent of 2016, Google searches about leaving the country spiked following Donald Trump’s victory.
Here are the percentage increases for searches “moving to…” these countries:
New Zealand—up 7,600 percent
Germany—up 4,200 percent.
Netherlands—up 3,233 percent.
Ireland—up 2,400 percent.
Norway—up 1,150 percent.
Australia—up 1,150 percent
Portugal—up 1,100 percent
Also, more general searches for “Moving to Europe” surged by 1,566 percent. Searches for “Moving to English-Speaking Countries” surged by 1,328 percent.
Theoretically, such sentiment could spur real estate activity, but I’m not
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aware of any Americans who acted on such Google searches in 2016, and I don’t expect to see many now. I know that Rita and I have no plans to leave the country. Moves based on reproductive freedom, however, I think will occur — including by gynecologists, as has already been reported.
Some other observations from the Redfin-Ipsos survey included the following: Of the respondents who said they are more likely to move post-election, 17% said the results of the election have made them more likely to consider buying a new home. 12% said the results have made them more likely to consider selling their current home. Roughly the same share (13%) are now more likely to rent a home.
In a September Ipsos survey also commissioned by Redfin, 23% of would-be first-time home buyers said they were waiting until after the election, wanting to
Of those surveyed, 22% say they'll consider moving now that the election is over. Among them, 36% are considering relocating to another country, while 26% are thinking about moving to a different state
see what the winning candidate might do to increase the availability of affordable housing. Given that Kamala Harris had promised $25,000 down payment grants to first-time homebuyers, it makes sense that they would wait to see if she won instead of buying a home using today’s more modest incentives. Maybe those buyers will indeed get off the fence now that she lost and Donald Trump made no such promise.
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Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Is Great, But Too Expensive
When Elon Musk first introduced it, I was skeptical of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software (FSD) ever working in a way that I would find safe and effective. Others must be skeptical, too, because Tesla recently enabled a free 45-day trial of the software in suitably equipped cars, including my 2023 Tesla Model Y. My free trial expires on Nov. 24th.
Having bad-mouthed FSD in the past, I owe it to Tesla and my readers to share my favorable impression of it after putting many miles on my Model Y using FSD, including a road trip to Las Vegas.
In town, I was impressed that the car slows down for speed bumps and dips. How does it know they are there?
With the earlier Autosteer software, my Teslas were dependent on recognizing painted lane markings and would not cross a solid line, but FSD has no problem crossing solid lines when it is safe to do so — for example, giving a wide berth to a bicyclist by crossing the double yellow line, but only when no cars are coming in the opposite direction.
I was impressed at how it handled construction zones. Picture a construction zone with 2½ lanes of a 3-lane interstate closed off with traffic cones. My Tesla simply straddled the solid line between the cones and the edge of the pavement.
I never thought the software would be good at roundabouts, but it is perfect. It slows down (as it does on any curve) and assesses whether another car is remaining in the roundabout and whether a car to the left is entering the roundabout.
And here’s one area where the software is indeed safer than most humans: it assesses cars that are approaching from a road or driveway. If it looks like the vehicle might not stop or yield, the Tesla slows down to make sure. This wide perception alone could eliminate T-bone col-
lisions with cars running red lights. If I’m in the right lane and it sees a car entering the highway, it shifts to the left lane, assuming there’s an opening. Otherwise it slows down to let the car merge, assuming the spacing is right. It also does well merging from the on-ramp. It responds to other cars’ turn signals, slowing to allow them to merge. It would also move to the left when it spotted a stopped vehicle in the breakdown lane. It recognizes pedestrians and how they are moving, such as toward a crosswalk. At night on an unlit street, it saw a pedestrian in dark clothing that I didn’t see. I also love the display of surrounding traffic, bicycles and curbs on the screen. In slow traffic, it stops to let a pedestrian cross the street. At stop signs, it knows when it can turn left or right onto a busy arterial, or I can press the accelerator to make a bolder entry than it wanted.
FSD’s full name is now “Full SelfDriving (Supervised.)” A camera mounted above the rear view mirror monitors the driver. If you are not looking straight ahead, it alerts you to “Pay Attention to the Road.” This replaces earlier Autosteer software which required you to apply slight turning pressure to the steering wheel every so often to prove you’re there. Somehow, driving at night when the cabin is pitch dark, the camera still knows when I’m not looking ahead. When the car detects bad weather it warns that FSD is “degraded,” and it will require the driver to take over when it can’t trust itself to make good decisions. I’d pay for this improved FSD if it were more affordable, but $99/month or the $8,000 purchase price is simply too high. I’ll let the free trial lapse. I have more to say, and screenshots are included, on the posting of this article at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com
Development in Castle Rock plateaus in 2024
Single-family home construction is well below five-year average
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Single-family home development in Castle Rock this year is on pace to match last year, but is signi cantly below the town’s ve-year average.
As of October, the town had issued 327 building permits for single-family homes and 44 for multi-family homes, which is a 60% decrease from the average of the past ve years of 934 housing permits. Similarly, Castle Rock has permitted 39,000 square feet of commercial space, which is 59% below the ve-year average.
Director of Development Services Tara Vargish said the drop in permits means the town collects less revenue from impact fees charged on development to fund infrastructure, such as roads and water.
“ is year and last year, we’ve had to adjust parts of our budget because the impact fees provide money toward capital projects, so we had to readjust our planned transportation capital projects because of the slowdown,” Vargish said.
In 2023, the town issued 402 single family permits and 283 multi-family permits. Permits for single family homes saw a peak in 2021, with 1,169 permits issued. Vargish said multi-family and commercial development is typically more cyclical than single-family homes.
“Single family home building is our biggest development activity area,” Vargish said. “Multi-family is di erent because we usually have very few permits or we have a lot of permits in one year, so it goes up and down.”
Castle Rock isn’t the only community experiencing the drop-o in construction, Vargish said.
According to Denverite, development proposals in Denver have slowed since 2022, with o cials citing the high costs of construction and interest rates, as well as a city ordinance requiring developers to include a ordable housing units in residential projects or pay a fee.
Looking forward, Vargish said she expects permits will be similar in 2025 and then pick up again as the Dawson Trails
community gets built out and other neighborhoods, like Crystal Valley and the Lanterns, nish their master plans.
Another upcoming project is the mixeduse development at the former Acme brickyard, which could include housing, retail, a hotel and a sports center.
“We’ll probably see about the same 400 singlefamily permits for next year,” she said. “ en once more infrastructure is in the Crystal Valley interchange area, then we hope to see an increase in permits in that area.”
Recently passed state laws limiting parking requirements and increasing density around transit centers won’t impact development in Castle Rock, Vargish added. ough this year’s permits are stagnant or down, construction has remained constant thanks to projects permitted in previous years.
Multiple construction projects will be nishing up by the early part of next year, Vargish said, including e View apartments downtown, the Alana apartments near Promenade and several businesses.
DirecTV plans to terminate DISH Network acquisition
DISH bondholders reject terms of proposed debt o er
After announcing plans to acquire DISH Network earlier this fall, DirecTV is planning to terminate the planned purchase after a group of DISH bondholders
rejected the terms of a debt-exchange offer.
“A successful exchange is a condition for DirecTV’s acquisition of the DISH video business,” said Ted Wietecha, a spokesperson for EchoStar, which owns DISH. “Given the outcome of the EchoStar exchange, DirecTV has expressed that they will have no choice but to terminate the acquisition on Nov. 22.”
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including its wireless headquarters in Littleton. e company has experienced a tumultuous year of declining revenue, layo s and an acquisition by EchoStar Corp. in January.
In the proposed transaction, DirecTV was to pay $1 to buy the pay TV business called DISH DBS, which includes DISH and Sling TV, while agreeing to take on about $9.75 billion of DISH’s debt, as reported by Reuters.
“DISH and DirecTV launched an exchange o er at a discounted rate for the debt to help extend the maturities,” Reuters reported “For the deal to go through, DISH DBS debtholders had to agree to exchange their debt for new debt in the merged entity at a discounted rate, taking a haircut of about $1.57 billion on the debt.”
A group of more than 85% of DISH’s bondholders rejected the plan, Reuters reported.
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In a recent earnings report, EchoStar reported a total revenue of $11.86 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2024, compared to $12.85 billion in the yearago period. Net loss attributable to EchoStar in the rst three quarters of 2024 was $454.78 million, compared to net income of $327.83 million in the year-ago period. Diluted loss per share was $1.67, compared to earnings per share of $1.06 in the year-ago period.
Wietecha said the company has “a
more robust foundation to operate and grow EchoStar’s business, independent of the exchange outcome.”
“EchoStar received $2.5 billion innancing in September to pay its upcoming debt maturity, and raised an additional $5.6 billion in nancing as part of a series of nancial transactions recently announced,” he said. “ ese funds are una ected by the DirecTV transaction.” Wietecha did not comment on whether EchoStar will conduct any further negotiations that could make the sale to DirecTV go through.
Castle Rock has issued significantly fewer building permits this year compared to the average of the last five years. Multi-family projects, like The View apartments downtown, dropped to 44 permits this year from 283 last year.
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to negotiate salaries, bene ts and other aspects of their jobs through collective bargaining.
It’s a ght that’s taking place in a new legal environment. Douglas is one of several counties across the state where employees have voted for, or are considering, unionizing their sheri ’s o ce, a possibility allowed by a 2022 state law called the Collective Bargaining by County Employees Act, according to attorney Sean McCauley, general counsel for the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council. ose counties include Arapahoe, Boulder and Elbert on the Front Range, along with more remote counties Grand, Las Animas and La Plata, and unionization e orts are ongoing in other counties, McCauley said.
e Douglas County commissioners have argued that union activity could make county residents less safe. Douglas o cials also expressed concern that unionization would add a level of bureaucracy in the sheri ’s o ce.
As they continue to ght the unionization e ort, the commissioners and the sheri announced they have appealed the Nov. 1 nding from the state.
“As the sheri I stand rm that we did not violate the law. We did not threaten or coerce our sta . We simply shared accurate information so they could make an informed decision,” Weekly said in a statement, adding: “My sta put their lives on the line every day. As a 31-year veteran of my agency nobody can represent the best interest of my sta better than me. Collective bargaining only adds an unnecessary level of bureaucracy.”
e Colorado Fraternal Order of Police
union organization, which has been supporting the e ort to unionize the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, said in a statement that the state’s ruling is “a signi cant win for all public employees who deserve a fair and lawful workplace.”
“I’ve spent 24 years of my life dedicated to this process, and I can tell you that the places where the employees — whether it’s a sheri ’s o ce or a police department — when they have a right to speak at their workplace and be able to express their concerns and also their support for certain things in the department … the morale is much higher than in the places where all those things are dictated to them by one or two people that run the department,” said McCauley, the lawyer for the Colorado FOP.
Earlier this year, an election was expected to determine whether sheri ’s employees would choose to be represented by a union. But the FOP requested the election be canceled, according to the county, amid the organization’s concerns about county o cials’ actions.
A rescheduled election could be held around early spring, McCauley said.
Here’s a look at the allegations that Douglas County o cials committed unfair labor practices and what led up to the investigation.
‘An unlawful threat’
Amid the unionization e ort, Weekly engaged in an “extended email campaign,” sending messages over the course of a month and a half, resulting in one to three emails to employees each week, according to the state’s ruling.
In a February email, the sheri wrote that if a union forms, “the FOP legal counsel (from Missouri) will negotiate for the Deputies and Sergeants. I am not comfortable handing over your future and best interests to third-party, out-of-state
strangers,” according to the ruling document.
“ e persistence of the Sheri ’s roughly twice weekly anti-union emails created an ongoing atmosphere of anti-union sentiment that rose to the level of coercion and interfered with his employee’s right to unionize,” the ruling says. “In addition, the use of the Sheri ’s work email caused the statements to reasonably be interpreted as the o cial position of the o ce.”
Other actions and information that the ruling notes include the following:
• In March, Weekly held a meeting for detectives, corporals and sergeants that included presentations by consultants about “unions, union negotiations, and the related disadvantages of what unionization at the Douglas County Sheri ’s Ofce would mean.” Capt. Joel White stated that employees attending a meeting “must remain in place and for the selected time.”
• As the National Labor Relations Board noted in a 2022 advice memorandum, such “captive audience” meetings “inherently involve an unlawful threat that employees will be disciplined or su er other reprisals if they exercise their protected right not to listen to [employer speech concerning the exercise of their statutory labor rights].”
• e sheri also issued a poster opposing the union, which, “though noting he personally paid for the poster, hung in the Sheri ’s o ces and depicted him wearing his Sheri ’s uniform.”
• e sheri recorded two YouTube videos discussing the unionization e orts, with at least one depicting an animation of a Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce badge.
‘Free
speech not illegal’
In March, Commissioners Teal, Laydon and omas released a YouTube video using public funds to speak out against the unionization e ort, the ruling says.
Some of the statements in the video, the ruling says, include:
• “We agree with Sheri Weekly that unions are unnecessary in the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce. We agree with you that living in a safe community and living in a community that is a great place to raise a family requires the right investment in the right assets at the right time and rmly focused on your safety.”
• “We think the best path forward is without unions standing in the way of these goals and your very clear expectations of us for public safety outcomes in
our service to you and your family.”
In response to the state’s ruling, county o cials argued that the Collective Bargaining by County Employees Act, or COBCA, prohibits Colorado counties from discouraging employees from becoming members of a union but “preserves the free speech rights of the County and the Sheri in ‘the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion.’” “ is appeal is not about a union election. It is about the state preventing local leaders from sharing their views about a union election,” the county commissioners said in a statement. ey added: “Free speech is not and should never be illegal in the State of Colorado and the county will ght to uphold the law that preserves free speech.”
County points to ‘trickery’
Teal has said the FOP sent out information to sheri ’s employees implying that Weekly supported a union e ort.
“ is trickery by the union caused many employees to sign their names in support of a union because they were falsely led to believe Sheri Weekly supported it,” Teal said in the commissioners’ video message in March.
In February, the FOP sent an email to sheri ’s o ce employees, according to the ruling, in which it stated: “Your voices were heard loud and clear through our recent survey, and the resonance was profound. An overwhelming 75% of you have cast a resounding ‘yes’ vote for collective bargaining in Douglas County. In the spirit of transparency and support, I met with Sheri Weekly to share the survey results and discuss our proposed course of action. Sheri Weekly expressed his continued support for us and the FOP.”
Following this email, the FOP sent a clarifying email to employees, according to the ruling, in which it stated: “While Sheri Weekly has consistently stated his opposition to collective bargaining from the outset, it’s crucial to emphasize that he remains fully supportive of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and its members. However, it’s essential to note that supporting the FOP does not equate to supporting collective bargaining. I understand that some of you may have inferred Sheri Weekly’s support for collective bargaining based on his support for the FOP. However, I want to make it explicitly clear that this is not the case.”
Sean McCauley, a lawyer for the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, sits for a photo Nov. 12 at the Colorado FOP building in Westminster.
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e state’s ruling touches on the issue of lawful speech.
“ e Supreme Court (has) explained that in order to qualify as lawful advocacy, an employer’s statements must be ‘carefully phrased on the basis of objective fact,’” the ruling says, adding: “Here, County Commissioners made false or misleading statements that were not based on ob-
jective facts when they claimed that the FOP engaged in ‘trickery’ that ‘caused many employees to sign their names in support of a union because they were falsely led to believe Sheri Weekly supported it.’ As discussed above, the record does not support such allegations of ‘trickery’ by the FOP.” e ruling also says a commissioners’ statement is also “unsupported by any objective facts.”
“ e Commissioners provided no speci c examples or evidence regarding how a union might interfere with the sheri ’s o ce’s
work or create a less safe community. Rather, they implied without evidence that the community would be less safe and employees’ interests less protected with union ‘interference,’” the ruling says.
‘Personal opinion’ e state did not nd that all of Weekly’s conduct and statements constituted unfair labor practices.
“For example, certain of Sheri ’s Weekly’s statements, such as his references to prior improvements in pay, bene ts, and terms and conditions of employment for Sheri ’s O ce employees do not violate … because they are not unfounded predictions and are supported by objective evidence. His initial rebuttal of the Union’s characterization that he ‘supported it’ was also likely protected,” the ruling says.
“And the expression of his personal opinion that the organizing e ort is ‘unnecessary,’ taken alone, may not have run afoul of COBCA’s protections, had it been made in a context that did not imply it was made in the Sheri ’s o cial position and had it been unaccompanied by other unsupported predictions or discouragement of union participation,” the ruling adds. “However, in the aggregate, the Sheri ’s … use of his o cial position to discourage union membership constituted unfair labor practices.”
‘Case of first impression’
McCauley, the lawyer for Colorado FOP, called the state’s investigation “a case of rst impression.”
“Meaning that there’s no other case law in the state of Colorado
(that I’m aware of) on this because of the newness of COBCA,” McCauley said. He anticipates the legal ght could continue and get appealed in court and could set precedent around the state.
e appeal the county led was an “administrative appeal” with the state Labor Department, a county spokesperson said.
County in other legal battle
In a separate legal matter, Douglas County is ghting the state in court, arguing that sheri ’s employees don’t have the right to push for changes in their workplace through a union.
e county argued in a lawsuit it led in May that COBCA does not apply to sheri ’s employees. e sheri and county commissioners are listed as plainti s in the lawsuit, which was led in Denver District Court against the state Labor Department.
e county argues that legally the sheri ’s o ce and county government are separate entities.
at’s even though the sheri ’s o ce’s budget is controlled by Douglas County commissioners.
“Under both the Colorado Constitution and applicable statutes, sheri s and boards of county commissioners are treated as separate public entities having di erent powers,” a 1999 case cited in Douglas’ lawsuit complaint says.
Douglas County had also led another lawsuit challenging the state regarding COBCA. e second challenged COBCA as abridging of personal and local government rights. Both of the actions remain pending, according to a county statement.
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Denver’s homeless population hit an all-time high in 2024 but there is actually no shortage of available housing units, according
Omar Ocampo, researcher at the Institute for Policy Studies and the report’s co-author, said much of the housing built over the past two decades is not homes for people. ose units, many of which remain vacant, are being used by hedge funds and the wealthy as a safe and pro table place to park large sums of untaxed wealth.
“We have seen, over the past decade or so, a boom in luxury real estate,” Ocampo observed. “Basically, the only people who can a ord it are people who are ultrahigh net worth, or at the top of the
e report showed how corporations and wealthy investors from across the globe have amassed large tracts of single and multifamily residential units since the housing market crash in 2008.
e scale of the purchases has put upward pressure on prices, causing rents to skyrocket and putting homeownership out of reach for millions.
ere are 16 million vacant
homes across the U.S., which means there are 28 homes for every American experiencing homelessness.
Developers can apply for tax incentives to build a ordable housing but the pro t margins for luxury units are simply too large for all but nonpro t builders to resist.
Ocampo pointed to the Homes Act, recently introduced in the U.S. House, as one way to turn things around for the vast majority of Americans who cannot a ord what the marketplace is building.
“We need public investment and to establish a housing development authority, which authorizes hundreds of billions of dollars to develop permanently a ordable housing,” Ocampo contended Corporations have also increased their earnings by converting rental stock into short-term vacation homes. Ocampo noted a shareholder report by executives at Blackstone, which now owns more than 300,000 residential units across the U.S., promising pro ts as rental stock went down.
“Chronic housing shortages meant their ability to raise prices and be able to extract more wealth from vulnerable working-class tenants,” Ocampo added.
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PARADE
e Great American Marching Band rst performed in 2006, and each year since includes select musicians, color guard members and dancers from across the country. e more than 200-member marching band is under the direction of internationally recognized Dr. Richard Good.
Last year, the band learned the music and formations before taking it to a middleof-the-night rehearsal on one of the most recognizable parade routes in the country.
As millions of people lined the streets to watch the parade the following day, Marriott said listening to people sing along to the songs they were playing was ful lling.
“I think it was probably the adrenaline, but it felt like we had just started the parade and then all of a sudden, we had our performance and it was over,” said Marriott. “I will say I’ve never been so tired in my life.”
Having loved the experience and the friends she made last year, Marriott is excited to bring other Douglas County musicians with her this year.
and piccolo, spent hours putting together their individual audition materials at the beginning of the year, featuring their marching technique and technical playing.
A few months later, they found out they would be joining Marriott among the gigantic helium balloons and elaborate oats carrying celebrities down 34th Street. e news of being selected was exciting for Gorman and Whitmore, but it also brought nerves.
“I didn’t know whether or not I was able to since I’m in my junior year,” said Whitmore.
Despite the nerves — and not knowing what songs they will be performing — all three students are excited to take in the sights of New York, tour Radio City Music Hall and be among other students who are passionate about music.
“It’s nice to bond over something you have in common while still being new to each other,” said Whitmore. Gorman is also eager to meet student musicians outside of the state and hopes it will push him to further his musical career.
“I’m just really excited to get to meet general musicians outside of Colorado because it brings a new perspective to the whole music and band program,” said Gorman. FROM PAGE 1
Gorman and Whitmore, a junior who plays the ute
“A splendidly festive tradition” – BroadwayWorld
A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Richard Hellesen
Music by David de Berry
Directed by Anthony Powell
Douglas County’s Katherine Whitmore, Austin Gorman and Audra Marriott will be traveling to New York to perform with the Great American Marching Band in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
COURTESY OF TERI WHITMORE
The power of setting standards and following through
Accountability is a topic often discussed but seldom fully appreciated. e alignment between expectations and accountability forms the backbone of e ective relationships and progress in personal and professional settings. Setting expectations without inspection is not enough. In the words of management experts, “You must inspect what you expect.” But what does that mean in practice?
In any setting where goals are shared, whether it’s a workplace, a sports team, or even a personal goal like tness, the expectation of results needs more than verbal agreement. It requires active commitment from everyone involved, which is only as strong as the system of accountability supporting it.
for mutual encouragement and motivation. But there’s a drawback: workout partners might go easy on you, particularly friends who want you to like them. ey might encourage you to miss or skip that last set.
Many people team up with workout partners to make exercise more enjoyable, build camaraderie, and stay motivated. However, there’s a distinct di erence between a workout partner and an accountability partner. A workout partner meets you at the gym, perhaps someone who will do the same sets and reps as you, share in the work, and celebrate with you afterward. ey can be great
Now, an accountability partner is an entirely di erent type of support. is person knows your goals as well as you do and is there to accompany you and ensure you meet or exceed your expectations. ey won’t accept excuses and won’t inch at di cult conversations. ey arrive early, have the plan in mind, and won’t let you walk out the door until every last rep is completed. Accountability partners are invaluable because they don’t settle for mediocrity.
Over the years, I’ve had workout partners who failed to keep me accountable. ey wanted to be liked more than they wanted to push me. When I was tired or unmotivated, they didn’t challenge me, allowing me to slack o instead.
Tax-saving year-end strategies
It is di cult to think about tax-saving strategies when everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays. But there are only a few short weeks left to make a dent in your tax bill for 2024. Investors are likely to have a decent year in returns and higher interest rates on savings. We don’t often think of investment earnings as a taxable event, but some are, and this year it may seem higher than most.
ere are still a few things you can do to reduce your overall tax bill next April, but they must be completed before 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. ere are also fewer trading days this December thanks to the holiday schedule. So now is the time to plan a strategy and take action quickly.
• Consider maximizing your 401(k) retirement plan contribution or other retirement plans. Don’t forget the catch-up provision for those over age 50. Watch for the increase in limits for 2025 and make those changes as soon as you are eligible.
• Realize capital losses to help o set any long-term capital gains.
• Consider if a Roth contribution is better for you or even a Roth conversion based on your income tax bracket this year. Remember, there is only one more year before the current tax law expires and we revert to higher brackets.
• Seniors over age 70 1/2 can still take money from their IRA to fund a charity through a quali ed charitable distribution (QCD) up to $105,000. is is a good way to fund your favorite cause without paying taxes on the money rst. Even if you don’t have to take your required minimum distribution (RMD) yet, you are still eligible for a QCD under the old rules.
• Business owners can open or fund their own retirement plan, such as a 401(k) with as much as $69,000 depending on your earnings net of expenses.
After one too many half-hearted sessions, I had to confront one of my workout partners. It was a tough conversation. He admitted that he wasn’t comfortable challenging others or holding them accountable. Realizing this, I moved on to someone who could be rm with me and wouldn’t hesitate to call me out when I wasn’t giving my best. A real accountability partner understands that sometimes you need tough love, someone who isn’t afraid to push you, even if it’s uncomfortable.
Whether in the gym or business, holding people accountable is about investing in the results you want to achieve. It’s not always easy, and it’s not always comfortable. But when we commit to inspecting what we expect, we create a culture of follow-through and achievement. An accountability structure means putting systems in place to monitor progress, adjusting as needed, and o ering support that is both encouraging and uncompromising.
In personal tness, as in business, accountability partners ensure that what you set out to do is achieved. ey transform the workout from a casual commitment into a structured journey toward
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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
• Consider opening or contributing to a donor-advised fund (DAF) to help o set high earnings, the sale of a business or property, a large capital gain or bonus. is allows you to transfer the sale of an appreciated asset to charity and reduce the tax liability to you. You then can invest the proceeds inside your DAF and spend the rest of your life giving donations out of that fund to your favorite quali ed charities.
• Review your estate plan to see if any other charitable deduction programs may be a good t for you. Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) allow you to earn income while contributing to a designated charity, private foundation or DAF.
• Charitable lead trusts provide income to a charity with the remaining assets passed on to your heirs. is is a way to reduce taxes while providing for those in need without disinheriting your family members.
• Selling a rental property? Plan before you sign. Learn about exchange and planning opportunities to help reduce your tax burden. ere are many tax-saving strategies that could t within your overall nancial and estate plan. It is always benecial to plan these tactics all year long. However, if you are like most people, this ended up on a long list of things to do. is is a good reminder of what needs to take place before year-end. Now, go enjoy your holidays!
Patricia Kummer is managing director for Mariner, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.
real, measurable progress. When we set expectations but don’t check in on them, we’re e ectively saying they don’t matter. Accountability takes what we expect and turns it into action, creating a disciplined pathway that leads to results. e lesson here is clear: if you’re serious about reaching your goals, align yourself with accountability partners who won’t just go through the motions. Choose people who can inspect, push, and remind you of your potential. In the end, accountability is less about pleasing and more about pushing you to be your best. And that’s where the real transformation happens.
I would love to hear your accountability story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can get comfortable being pushed harder to achieve our goals and dreams, it really will be a better-thangood 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.
portedly honor the service of veterans. It cannot be to simply honor the service of veterans of which you approve.
Harold R. Abney, Commander, VFW Pat Hannon Post 4666, Littleton
Stand up for what is right
Yesterday I cried, not because my candidate lost, but because a man whose words have carried so much hate and violence, and who has fueled hate and violence by his supporters, did. at I am writing this confuses me; how have we not learned to lead our lives with love, empathy, and acceptance toward our neighbors even if they don’t live their lives exactly like we do?
Highlands Ranch State Rep. Bob Marshall is a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666, of which I am the current post commander. It has come to my attention that the Highlands Ranch Metro District (HRMD) did not invite Bob to the Highlands Ranch Veterans Day event. It is doubtful that any elected o cial in Douglas County has a more extensive military service record than Bob. As the nation’s oldest organization of veterans who served in combat operations overseas, he did not just qualify for membership by participation in one combat operation, but multiple. And this disrespect is even more egregious given that Bob likely has done more for veterans in Colorado than any other state or local o cial the past two years. He single-handedly sponsored Amendment G to the ballot to include unemployable veterans who had been inexplicably excluded from the disabled veterans homestead exemption for years; established the Purple Star Program to help integrate DoD children better into public schools; and as de facto leader of the veterans caucus in the legislature overrode the powerful Joint Budget Committee and governor’s budget to ensure veterans in rural and isolated areas received nal honors. ese examples of recent accomplishments are in addition to the years he spent working disability issues for wounded and injured service-members. And since joining our post several years ago, he has spent every Memorial and Veterans Day weekend collecting funds for veterans causes at local King Soopers no matter the weather, while even during the busiest times of the legislative session he still rushes to Fort Logan to pay nal respects to colleagues who pass on. is failure to invite an elected o cial in your community with such an extensive and well-known military and veterans service background to a Veterans Day event is not just disrespectful to Bob, but to every veteran who ever served. I ask that you do better as such behavior demeans both you and the ceremonies you conduct to pur-
To my friends and neighbors who voted for Trump because you think his policies will be better for you and this country I ask, will you stand and speak out when his words and policies are directly hateful and harmful toward your neighbors who are not White, Christian, heterosexual, able bodied, cis-gender or male? Will you speak up when a friend says something that is misogynistic, racist, homophobic, xenophobic, or antisemitic? If you think this is dramatic, I am happy you live in identities that shield you from this reality. For many of us, this isn’t hypothetical. Almost every day for the last week I drove my two beautiful, kind Jewish boys past a Trump sign adorned with swastikas on Hilltop Road. We talked about what that represents, how our own family ended up in this country, and how some didn’t leave in time so died in concentration camps. We talked about the fact that Trump invokes Hitler as a leader he admires. is week my boys woke up to the fact that they have neighbors who hate them and think they are subhuman because of the religious and cultural identity they were born into. It is also no secret that Black children in our school district experience direct racism in a space where they should just be children, learning and growing. Hate lives in our backyards.
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Seniors’ Council to meet Dec. 5
Older adults and those who support older adults are invited to attend the December Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC) meeting on ursday, Dec. 5 at the Canvas Credit Union, Community Room, located at 10000 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree from 10-11:30 am. e meeting is free and open to the public.
Gretchen Lopez, SCDC Leadership Team, will highlight issues and accomplishments bene ting adults over 60 during 2024 as well as SCDC plans for 2025. Joyful guitar music will be performed by Mitch Ubben and refreshments will be served.
According to Lopez, “I’m looking forward to sharing SCDC 2024 accomplishments and the exciting plans we have for 2025 at our December meeting. SCDC works hard to connect older adults, to hear concerns, identify needs, and determine how we can continue to advocate on behalf of those 60 and older. We’ll also have a bit of fun celebrating the winter holiday season by giving away some door prizes, conversing, and snacking. All in all, we’ll have a great time and I hope to see many older adults and those who support them on December 5th!”
priority of SCDC. Some attendees listen, some ask questions, and some make suggestions. Also of prime importance is the participation of Douglas County government liaisons, senior group leaders, and older adult service providers. Together we strive to make life for older adults in Douglas County better. Our emphasis is on Living Well and Aging Well through education, advocacy, and engagement. ere are short-term and ongoing volunteer roles for those who are interested. ese range from greeting attendees at a monthly meeting to serving on the leadership team. But there is no pressure to volunteer. SCDC is supported by Douglas County Community Services. Douglas County Libraries partners with SCDC. Please visit our website at www.douglas.co.us and search for “Seniors’ Council” for the most up-to-date information. Email SCSeniorLife@douglas.co.us with questions or comments.
Holding interesting monthly meetings and other events with a focus on topics of interest to those 60-plus is the top
LETTERS
One of the very rst things the Trump administration has overtly said they plan to do is roll back equal rights protections for LGBTQ+ people. Every one of us knows someone in Douglas County who is LQBTQ+, whether we realize it or not. Some of you who voted for Trump even have children who are LGBTQ+. When this happens, will you stand with us to ensure workplaces, schools, places of worship, and neighborhoods are safe for all our neighbors to realize their American dream, or will you be silent and stand up only for those that look and act like you and believe what you believe?
We are all many things. Only when we can accept and even celebrate our di erences will America be great again.
Melissa Palay, Highlands Ranch
The painful autopsy
As the Democratic autopsy continues, let’s stop the blame game and admit the deadly diagnoses.
For those who can’t de ne what a woman is, it’s priceless to declare others who didn’t vote for Harris as being misogynistic when it has nothing to do with gender but perceived ability. People don’t want a wannabe leader who can’t clearly dene her wa ing policy positions and had already garnered a poor track record. A faux media reinvention of her was pitifully too late.
For the sake of the peace and safety of our country, it’s not racist or xenophobic to want proper vetting on those who arrive in our country. Have we forgotten 9-11 and that there are those in our world who may want to harm Americans?
It’s not e ective to say our economy is improving when people are still paying $7 for butter and $3-$4 a gallon for gas — and they can’t a ord to buy a home.
It’s disingenuous to keep publishing stats on employment and crime that constantly need to be corrected. We can’t trust the D.C. data when it rst appears. It’s not dis-, mis-, or mal-information
is guest column is by Jean Spahr of the SCDC Leadership Team.
to recognize propaganda on many levels — especially when repeated lies have already been debunked. Lies range from Trump’s manifesto (Project 2025) to a national abortion ban to a removal of Social Security. Media has been woefully derelict in its duty to present complete narratives.
Media has also been blatantly biased in multiple e orts to destroy the resolute Trump through lawfare and continual character assassinations. Ironically, the inverse occurs: the more e ort is expended to disavow him, the more people seem to like him.
And the more celebrities came out to support Harris, the more widespread the belief became that the Democratic Party had abandoned regular folks by catering to the elite. Meanwhile, Trump trolled the Left by donning an apron to work at McDonald’s — then wearing a safety vest to jump into a garbage truck.
Much can be said for Tulsi, Elon, Bobby, and Rogan coming out to support Trump. ey all had experienced censorship directed from the Dems.
So those who voted for Kamala only because of their hatred for Trump clearly do not see the entire picture … e most ironic thing about Trump’s sweeping election is that the “threat to democracy” was overwhelmingly chosen by democracy.
Linda Mazunik, Lone Tree
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COOKING IN THE CLOUDS
Air pressure, humidity and temperature di erences have impacts on everyday cooking at mountain elevations
BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For well-versed mountain locals cooking at high altitudes of 7,500 feet and above, cooking things longer, adding additional water to recipes or subtracting certain ingredients is almost second nature. For others, it can be confusing, frustrating and disastrous.
ere is science behind it all, and according to Colorado State University experts, changes that in uence “cooking at altitude” start at just 3,000 feet above sea level.
Inside the Terra Building at Colorado State University Spur in Denver, the Ardent Mills Teaching and Culinary Center provides a complete modern industrial and commercial-sized kitchen and laboratory.
e Spur campus includes the Vida (health) and Hydro (water) educational buildings as well, but it’s easy to spot the Terra (cooking) building; it’s the one with the big green avocado-shaped window.
Once inside, you can see the kitchen surrounded by glass walls and gleaming stainless steel tables and shelves. Massive 10-burner industrial gas stoves and ovens to match line the walls along with a collection of cooking utensils that would be
the envy of amateur cooks everywhere. is is one of Culinary Dietitian Bailey Carr’s o ces.
Carr received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Ohio State University and a degree in Culinary Arts from the Auguste Esco er School in Boulder.
Now, she is the forward face of the nutritional and cooking education classes o ered at Spur.
Carr said she creates recipes that turn into menus which she can teach to kids, adults and families. Her goal is to eliminate the fear of cooking while cooking together.
However, enjoying the cooking process coincides with successful cooking, Carr said. Knowing how and what ingredients to adjust and understanding the temperature and air pressure di erences at various altitudes is critical to success. ere are only a couple of environmental factors that a ect high-altitude cooking — air pressure and humidity — but the implications of these two conditions on cooking are exponential, according to cooking science.
Published by CSU, “A Guide to High Elevation Food Preparation” breaks down the numbers at which changes are initiated. It is even referenced by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service in its high-altitude cooking material.
The basic fundamentals: Lower air pressure at altitude
Air pressure decreases as altitudes increase. In other words, the blanket of air above us is lighter, according to meteorological science.
“We are at a higher elevation, which means we have less air pressure, which really informs all of the nuances of cooking. It’s the main reason we have to adjust everything we do at altitude to achieve proper results,” Carr said.
at means many things take longer to cook, especially in water, because the boiling point of water drops with every foot of elevation, illustrated by this boiling point chart provided by CSU:
• Sea Level: 212 degrees
• 2,000 feet: 208 degrees
• 5,000 feet: 203 degrees
• 7,500 feet: 198 degrees
• 10,000 feet: 194 degrees
No matter how high the cooking temperature is, water cannot exceed its own boiling point. Even if the heat is turned up, the water will simply boil away faster and whatever you are cooking will dry out faster, according to the USDA.
For instance, a “three-minute egg” will likely take ve minutes at 5,000 feet because it’s cooking at a lower temperature.
Speci c dishes such as rice require approximately 15-20% more water and extended cook time due to the lower temperature of the boiling water, and the rice should be covered to retain the moisture, according to Carr.
A chemical reaction known as gelatinization between the water and the starch in the rice requires a certain temperature, which is made more di cult by the lower boiling point at altitude, Carr said.
Meats such as chicken or beef can require up to 15% more time to cook and dry out faster due to low humidity above 5,000 feet, according to food studies.
Cookies are especially challenging in the mountains as a balance between liquids and our must be maintained..
e high volume of sugar and fat in most cookie recipes can cause cookies to sprawl on the baking sheet. e sugar and fat are considered liquids as they liquify with heat, Carr said, suggesting a reduction in the use of baking powder or soda and fat/sugar in the recipe.
Carr suggests increasing the amount of our in the recipe and the baking temperature by approximately 25 degrees.
Slow cookers are also a ected at altitude because the contents will simmer at a lower temperature making it more di cult for the food to reach safe temperatures for bacteria to be destroyed, according to the USDA.
Gas burner on industrial stove at CSU Spur campus in Denver.
Avocado-shaped window at Terra building in CSU Spur campus in Denver.
Edelweiss Pastry Shop at 1520 Miner St. in Idaho Springs. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KOEBERL
COOKING
e USDA suggests cooking food at a temperature of at least 200 degrees for the rst hour of cooking to ensure any bacteria is destroyed. Most bread machines will o er tips and settings for high-elevation baking, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind, Carr said. Typically you want to decrease yeast by a ¼ to ½ teaspoon for each 2 ½ teaspoon package called for in the recipe. Add one to two tablespoons of additional liquid per cup of our, but too much liquid could cause issues during the mixing cycle, according to Carr.
Even above 3,000 feet, cakes can be a challenge. Decreased air pressure can lead to “excessive rising,” causing the cake to fall, according to researchers.
When leavening (allowing the mixture to rise), researchers suggest reducing baking powder or soda by as much as 50% from the receipt while increasing the baking temperature by 25 degrees.
e increased temperature helps set the batter before the cells are formed and may also reduce the total baking time, according to research.
Evaporation at altitude can lead to a higher concentration of sugar, which researchers consider a liquid when cooking. Decreasing the amount of sugar in the recipe will help to sustain the cellular structure and the cake. Perhaps the pinnacle of baking at altitude is the delicate, light and akey pastry. For that, Colorado Community Media visited Edelweiss Pastry Shop at 1520 Miner St. in Idaho Springs where Chef Rebecca Hu and her partner Larry Dungan have been making sweet and savory pastries by hand since 2017.
Hu said she’s been cooking and baking since she was 12 years old in her parents’ restaurant in Glenwood Springs, “Rosi’s” opened in 1977. “It’s something I know how to do and I’m good at it,” Hu said.
“I would cook breakfast for the family and I had to stand on a chair to ip the sausages because I couldn’t reach the stovetop,” Hu said. As Hu started out cooking and baking on her own, she followed in her German heritage of making pastries and said she learned every-
thing from her mother who was originally from Bavaria.
It’s di cult for Hu to say how to adjust recipes for cooking at altitude, for her she said, “It’s just the way I do it.” However, she recognized some of the advice of other experts.
“With cake mix or dough, you’ll want to reduce the liquid, which includes sugar, and increase the our until you nd that right consistency,” she said.
Feeling the consistency of the dough is the key.
“ e thing with me is, I’ve done it so long I can tell just by the look and feel of the batter, to adjust our, I can just tell,” Hu said.
When it comes to baking ourless chocolate cakes or quiches, Hu revealed a couple of tricks of the trade.
For one, when baking ourless chocolate creations, Hu likes to put the batter in mufn cups placed onto a shallow pan with a thin layer of water under the cups to compensate for the lack of humidity during baking.
“If I don’t put the water in there when I pull them out after they’re done they sink,” Hu said.
e science of cooking or baking at altitude consists of trial and error which is eventually converted to formulas for amateur or professional chefs to follow. Spur is a good example of the science of cooking but not the soul, both Carr and Hu said.
Carr said her love for cooking started at birth but accelerated later in life when her grandmother was ill.
“It’s just been who I am, so it’s been a natural life-long passion that really grew even more when I watched my beloved grandmother become diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It was devastating.”
When her grandmother was released from the hospital, Carr said she was given a recipe book for smoothies targeted toward helpful recovery. at’s when Carr said she realized combining ingredients and cooking could do more than feed people.
“I realized that love of cooking could actually help heal or nourish people, ever since I’ve been on one track,” she said. “How can I cook and serve people in this way but also use these recipes to optimize wellness and help folks and their bodies?”
Sharing her knowledge, education and passion for cooking as a family is what Carr said feeds her soul.
“It’s ful llment, it’s the best feeling ever… to know a seed is planted in a family and they can continue to grow in it and reap the fruits and bene ts over the course of their life,” she said.
All three buildings at the CSU Spur campus in Denver are open to the public the second Saturday of every month for free cooking instruction. Details on cooking classes and events can be found at https:// csuspur.org/spur-events/.
Culinary Dietitian Bailey Carr in the CSU Terra building kitchen.
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KOEBERL
Apple tarts fresh from the oven at Edelweiss Pastry Shop in Idaho Springs.
Selected pastries at Edelweiss Pastry Shop in Idaho Springs.
Eclairs at Edelweiss Pastry Shop in Idaho Springs.
Future of Castle Rock’s Lost Canyon Ranch open spaces starts to take shape
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Castle Rock is beginning to plan the future of Lost Canyon Ranch, the town’s most recent open space acquisition, and is seeking community feedback on potential uses.
Lost Canyon Ranch is 680 acres of open space preserved under a conservation easement, which limits the possible uses in an e ort to protect the environment in perpetuity. e town bought the land for $15 million in April.
Now the town is in the initial stages of master planning, said Je Smullen, assistant director of parks and recreation. Proposed uses for the open space center around passive recreation, such as building trails and converting existing buildings into amenities.
“It’s an open space, not a park, so we’re looking more at opportunities for trails and trailhead spaces,” Smullen said.
Lost Canyon Ranch borders Castlewood Canyon State Park and includes a variety of habitat types including riparian, ponderosa forest, open grasslands and cli outcroppings.
e site features Willow Creek and the Franktown Cave, a culturally-signi cant prehistoric archaeological site dating back more than 8,000 years. ere are also two older houses, a horse arena and small outbuildings.
Wildlife in the area includes mountain lions, bobcats, bears, mule deer, coyotes, fox, golden eagles, owls, raptors, wild turkeys, migratory songbirds, prairie dogs, porcupine, elk and more.
Smullen said the goal is to balance making the land accessible and protect-
ing the unique habitat.
“We’re focused on balancing the natural habitat and wildlife with passive recreation, so we’re not putting activities out there that disturb (the ecosystem),” he said.
At an open house hosted by the town in November, residents were encouraged to suggest ideas for the property and learn more about proposed plans.
Carrie Mahan Groce, a communications specialist for Castle Rock, said the town is hoping to educate residents
about what conservation easement means for the land by hosting events and sharing information on a dedicated website at www.crgov.com/lostcanyonranch.
Smullen said he hopes to gain feedback on potential opportunities and concerns. He added that any amenities will be phased in slowly to help keep the property from being overwhelmed by users.
“ ere’s a lot of potential on the property, but it has to conform to the conservation values, so something like a nature center, environmental education or a
place for day camps,” Smullen said.
Residents can also submit feedback on the plans for Lost Canyon Ranch via an online survey, which will be open through mid-December.
e rst draft of the master plan is expected to be presented early next year, Smullen said. e town is hoping to o er tours of the property in the spring. Any plans for the property will have to be approved by the Douglas Land Conservancy, which is the organization that holds the conservation easement.
The Lost Canyon Ranch property features unique biodiversity and habitats with wildlife like bears, eagles, elk and foxes. Castle Rock is planning to o er some accessible trails on the land while conserving the environment.
Thu 11/28
20th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot @ 7:30am / $45
Sun 12/01
Mon 12/02
500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock
Parker Parks and Recreation Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk @ 8am / $34
17301 E Lincoln Ave., Parker
Fri 11/29
Brightenstar @ Black Bear Golf Club @ 6pm
Black Bear Golf Club, 11400 Canterberry Pkwy,, Parker
GRIZZLY GOPHER AT TAKODA TAVERN @ 7:30pm Takoda Tavern, 12311 Pine Bluffs Way # A, Parker
Sat 11/30
Gobble Wobble Turkey Trot
5K/10K/13.1 DENVER @ 5:30am / $30-$45 Centennial Park, Centennial
Bad Donkey Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER @ 7:30am / $30-$45
Centennial Park, S Uvalda St, Centen‐nial
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Organizations fi ll gap for cold-weather shelter
HAAT Force, Movement 5280 serve the south metro’s unhoused with shelter, services during winter weather
ELISABETH SLAY
ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As winter’s harsh conditions increase in the Denver metro area, two vital organizations — HAAT Force and Movement 5280 — are stepping up to provide shelter and other services to those experiencing homelessness.
HAAT Force, which is an acronym for Homelessness Awareness and Action Task Force, is an Englewood-based nonpro t that serves as a severe weather shelter and provides resources for people in the south metro area who are unhoused.
Movement 5280 is also based in Englewood, and it focuses on providing support for the Denver metro area’s at-risk and unhoused youth and young adults.
With the recent closure of the Severe Weather Shelter Network, these groups are lling the critical gap in services by o ering motel vouchers, emergency shelter and essential support for individuals facing life-threatening weather.
Sienna McGrath, executive director of HAAT, said in previous winter seasons the nonpro t has o ered shelter to “the most vulnerable members of the unhoused community,” including those with disabilities, families with children, people with pets or service animals, those who are transgender and gender nonconforming and older adults age 65 and older.
“However, with the closure of Severe Weather Shelter Network (SWSN), which previously provided congregate shelter for able-bodied individuals, HAAT Force has worked tirelessly to secure funding and expand our capacity,” McGrath said. “ is season, we are providing shelter to former SWSN clients in addition to our exist-
ing populations.”
Community Director for Movement 5280, Jamie Grove said the closure of the Severe Weather Shelter Network has also led the organization to expand its services.
“During the day, we operate as a warming site, and when severe weather conditions are declared, we open at 6 p.m. to provide over ow night shelter for those without other options,” Grove said.
McGrath explained that in a partnership with Break Bread and Integrative Family Community Services, HAAT also provides food to those it shelters, and the organization collaborates with Englewood’s Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church’s clothing bank to provide essential clothing.
“At full capacity, HAAT Force can accommodate up to 40 former SWSN clients and between 25-100 HAAT Force clients, depending on room availability in participating motels,” McGrath said.
Currently, McGrath said HAAT is at full capacity for the winter season but the organiza-
tion does an open registration as space becomes available.
“ e season started with a major storm, which heightened concerns for the safety of those experiencing homelessness,” McGrath said. “Additionally, other organizations that used to o er severe weather shelter have either closed or refocused on speci c groups, such as families. ese changes — along with fewer resources overall — are creating signicant challenges for both service providers and those in need.”
Grove said Movement 5280 can accommodate about 40 people per night in the organization’s over ow shelter, which is managed through a referral system that comes from HAAT when it reaches capacity, as well as local resource agencies and law enforcement.
Despite the challenges, McGrath said the services that HAAT and Movement 5280 are providing are life-saving.
“By providing shelter during extreme weather conditions, we’re helping to prevent lifethreatening issues like frostbite, which can lead to amputa-
tions, and other weather-related health problems,” McGrath said. “ e people we serve are human beings, each with unique stories of hardship and resilience. Many of them have experienced personal loss or di cult circumstances that led to homelessness. Our goal is to show them the compassion and respect they deserve, and to afrm the value of their lives.”
Grove said these services also provide people with a “sense of dignity and community support.”
“We are committed to ensuring that no one is left unsheltered when the weather is at its harshest,” Grove said.
HAAT is funded through a combination of private donations, grants from local foundations, support from churches, and public funding from Arapahoe County, Tri-Cities, and the State of Colorado.
For more information or to assist HAAT Force, visit www. haatforce.org, call 720-4837864 or email info@haatforce. org. For more information on Movement5280, visit movement5280.org/.
Englewood’s CAFE 180 to host annual free Thanksgiving meal CAFE 180 invites the Englewood community to a free meal this holiday.
e 14th annual free anksgiving meal takes place in Englewood at 3315 S. Broadway — north of Hampden Avenue, near Floyd Avenue — and is open to everyone. It runs from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 28. e event is part of CAFE 180’s commitment to ensuring those who are experiencing food insecurity have access to healthy food. Whether you’re a regular guest or a new friend, this meal o ers an opportunity to celebrate together through the simple act of sharing a meal.
For more information about the event, you can contact info@ cafe180.org or call 720-289-0799.
Take joy in ‘Cocoa & Caroling’ in Douglas County
Sip on hot cocoa, sing along to favorite holiday tunes and enjoy the magic of the season. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome.
e event takes place at Highlands Ranch library, outside by the entrance, from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 30, and at Castle Rock library from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 14.
See dances and learn about Native culture at Littleton event
Join Littleton’s Bemis Public Library for a performance of traditional dances featuring Native American tribes from the Rockies and beyond.
Learn about the culture of Native American communities through storytelling, music and vibrant regalia. e event runs from 3-3:45 p.m. Nov. 23.
e library is located at 6014 S. Datura St.
Castle Rock church reschedules holiday grief seminar
Due to weather, New Hope Presbyterian Church has rescheduled the Navigating Grief rough the Holidays seminar, which will now be held from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 23 at 3737 New Hope Way in Castle Rock.
e seminar focuses on practical approaches to grief management like exercises to manage grief, worksheets, and processes to identify and avoid stressful triggers during the holiday season.
People utilizing HAAT Force services. HAAT Force provides motel vouchers to the unhoused in Arapahoe County and in the Tri-Cities of Englewood, Sheridan and Littleton.
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Douglas County, hospital to provide resources to new families
Douglas County Healthy Families program provides care packages to newborns
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Having a baby is often a time for excitement. But bringing home a newborn can also be overwhelming for parents. rough a partnership with Douglas County’s Healthy Families program, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital will provide new families with a care package to assist with their newborn.
“Being a parent is hard – it’s not an easy job,” said Laura Larson, Douglas County assistant director for community health. “ e more we can come in and wrap ourselves around our families and really give them the love and support they need, the better.”
In an e ort to support new families in the county, the Douglas County Healthy Families program launched in late 2023 and now includes 15 community partners, including Advocates for Children, Douglas County Early Childhood Council and Manna Resource Center. e idea started when Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon went to the county’s health department with an idea to give out sleep sacks to parents of newborns. As part of the human services board, he said he often heard about newborn fatalities for a variety of reasons ranging from a parent rolling over on top of their child to a shaken baby.
parents and families of all backgrounds.” Each purple-bag care package is lled with community-based resources that focus on safe sleep, child development, car seat safety, maternal mood disorders, parental stresses, among others.
Included in the bag is information about the healthy families program; stickers with important phone numbers such as poison control, crisis lifeline, and the nonpro t You Are Not Alone; visual cards from Developmental Pathways; cooling packs from Douglas County Libraries; and sleep sacks.
Larson said the informational ip book – which includes how to use the sleep sack and how to support caregivers – is a critical piece from an educational standpoint. e resources go beyond helping the newborn because they are also for the parents who are dealing with issues like depression, she added.
Laydon said part of the education is trying to communicate to families that they have a place to go to for resources and support as well as learning how to
“We want to make sure that everyone in Douglas County, no matter what your family looks like, has the opportunity to get the education, information, love, care and support,” said Laydon.
Merle Taylor, president of UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, said this program ts into the hospital’s vision of going from healthcare to health.
According to the American Academy
of Pediatrics, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is the leading cause of injury death in infancy. Additionally, most deaths occur in babies between
two and four months of age.
“My intent was to redirect those tragedies to triumph,” said Laydon. “And provide an opportunity for so many community partners to come alongside new
“Healthcare is where we are xing the problems,” said Taylor. “We want people to be healthy and I think that starts right from the beginning with families and infants and how they are taking care of them.”
Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon presented UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital’s first Douglas County Healthy Families program care package to Darrian McGhee, Colton Davis and their newborn, Salem Davis.
PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
METRO CREATIVE FEATURES
e holiday season is a time when family and friends gather to reconnect and celebrate. For many families there are people missing from these celebrations, whether they sacri ced their lives defending the country or died honorably years after serving in the military.
As individuals plan to add spirit to homes and businesses through decorations and other touches, they also can consider adding a bit of the holidays to the places where their beloved service members lie in eternal rest. is is the main premise behind the
Wreaths Across America organization.
e primary activity of Wreaths Across America is to distribute wreaths to be placed on graves in military cemeteries. On National Wreaths Across America Day, which takes place on a moving day each December at thousands of locations, volunteers place wreaths on headstones and read out the names of the service members.
e organization was founded by Morrill Worcester and his wife, Karen, as a way to teach all generations about the value of their freedoms and the importance of honoring those who sacri ced so much to protect those freedoms. Worcester, owner of the
Worcester Wreath Company in Maine, remembered a trip to Washington D.C. as a child that included a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. In 1992, when Worcester’s business had a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season, he remembered an indelible image of wreaths on graves at Arlington and devised a way to put those wreaths to use honoring the country’s veterans.
Arlington National Cemetery was the rst place to receive wreaths. Since then, the movement has grown to include cemeteries across the nation. In 2022, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers placed
more than 2.7 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths on headstones of our nation’s service members at 3,702 participating locations. Although veterans are remembered each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, they can be honored 365 days a year for their service and sacri ces. Wreaths Across America o ers an important way to set aside time during the holiday season show appreciation for veterans who are no longer with us. ose looking to get involved can visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities or bringing WAA into their communities.
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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND HEARING PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 5:00 P.M., on Monday, December 2, 2024.
The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https://www. parkmeadowsmetrodistrict.org/ at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.
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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget will be submitted to the PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) for the year of 2024. A copy of such proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be conshidered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 5:00 P.M., on Monday, December 2, 2024.
The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https://www. parkmeadowsmetrodistrict.org/ at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.
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MASSAGE BUSINESS AND PREVENTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING, WITHIN DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, (“Board”) was authorized to enact this ordinance pursuant to C.R.S.
§ 30-15-401.4, in order to establish a licensing authority to regulate massage businesses and to deter and shut down illicit massage businesses; and WHEREAS, the Board exercised its authority to enact this ordinance and establish a massage facility licensing authority in April of 2023; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 24-1371 imposes new regulations pertaining to massage facility licensure, which take effect in July of 2025, and which require amendment of the original ordinance; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 12-235-101 et seq, known as “The Massage Therapy Practice Act” (“the Act”), regulates the profession of massage therapy to provide for consistent statewide certification and oversight of massage therapy professionals; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the purpose and intent of the Act, and of C.R.S. § 30-15-401.4, is to regulate and protect legitimate massage therapists and massage therapy businesses in order to also safeguard and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens, including those residing within Douglas County, while recognizing that massage is a legitimate health care professional activity that provides benefits to the residents of the County; and
WHEREAS, the reputation and success of legitimate massage therapy businesses is denigrated and undermined by individuals who mask their unlawful sexual activities and human trafficking by falsely posing as massage therapy businesses; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO, THAT:
PART I: GENERAL
Section 1. Definitions: Except as otherwise indicated by context, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the following meanings for purposes of this ordinance:
(a)“Advertise” or “advertisement” means to publish, display, or disseminate information and includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign, or direct mail, or causing or permitting any sign or marking to be placed on or in any building or structure or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory, or any announcement or display via any televised, computerized electronic or telephonic networks or media.
(b) “Agent” means an individual designated by a massage facility to act on behalf of the massage facility under this ordinance.
(c) “Applicant” means a person who has submitted an application to the licensing authority for an initial license or renewal of a license to operate a massage facility.
(d) “Background Check” means a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as described in section 5 of this ordinance, conducted in accordance with C.R.S. § 30-15-401.4(4)(c.5), as amended from time to time, and also includes, to the extent allowed or required, as applicable, when a fingerprint-based criminal history record check cannot be completed or reveals a record of arrest without disposition, a criminal history record check using the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s records and a name-based judicial record check, as defined in C.R.S. § 22-2-119.3(6)(d).
(e) “Client” means an individual who enters into an agreement for massage therapy for a fee, income, or compensation of any kind within the County.
(f) “Control” means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an applicant, licensee, controlling person, manager, agent, or employee, in any way.
(g)“Controlling Person” means a person directly or indirectly possessing control of an applicant or licensee.
(h)“Employee” means an individual who is employed by a massage facility or an independent contractor who is hired by a massage facility to perform work that is part of the routine operations
of the massage facility; except that, for the purpose of determining who is required to submit to a background check under this ordinance, “employee” does not include a massage therapist.
(i) “Erotic parlor” means a facility that entices clients through advertising or other business practices directed towards sexual desire, lust, or passion.
(j) “Fully clothed” means fully opaque, nontransparent material that must not expose an employee’s genitalia or substantially expose the employee’s undergarments.
(k)“Home business” means a business, profession, occupation, or trade that is conducted within a residential dwelling unit for the economic gain or support of a resident of the dwelling and is incidental and secondary to the residential use of the lot, and that does not adversely or perceptively affect the character of the lot or surrounding area. This use shall not include an animal hospital, day care, health clinic, hospital, kennel, tearoom, or hemp fabrication, manufacturing, or processing.
(l) “Illicit massage business” means a business that may provide massage but engages in human trafficking-related offenses, as described in C.R.S. §§ 18-3-503 and 18-3-504.
(m)“Licensing authority” means the governing body of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, or any authority designated by County charter or County resolution, to receive, review, and approve or deny, applications for licensure of a massage facility and investigate and determine the eligibility of a person to be an owner or employee of a massage facility.
(n) “Manager” is an individual authorized by the licensee to exercise overall operational control of the business, to supervise employees, or to fulfill any of the functions required of a licensee or massage facility by this ordinance.
(o) “Massage facility” means any place of business where massage therapy or full-body- massage is practiced or administered. The term “massage facility” shall not include:
(1) Training rooms in public and nonpublic institutions of higher education, as defined in C.R.S. § 23-3.1-102(5).
(2) Training rooms of recognized professional or amateur athletic teams.
(3) Offices, clinics, and other facilities at which medical professionals licensed by the state of Colorado, or any other state, provide massage services to the public in the ordinary course of their medical profession.
(4) Medical facilities licensed by the state.
(5) Barber shops, beauty salons, and other facilities at which barbers and cosmetologists licensed by the state provide massage services to the public in the ordinary course of their professions.
(6) Bona fide athletic clubs not engaged in the practice of providing massage therapy to members or to the public for remuneration, or an athletic club that does not receive more than 10 percent of its gross income providing massages to the athletic club’s members or to the public.
(7) A place of business where a person offers to perform or performs massage therapy:
(i) For 72 hours or less in any six-month period; and
(ii) As part of a public or charity event, the primary purpose of which is not to provide massage therapy.
(8) A place of business where a licensed massage therapist practices as a solo practitioner, and:
(i) Does not use a business name or assumed name; or
(ii)Uses a business name or assumed name and provides the massage therapist’s full legal name or license number in each advertisement, and each time the business name or assumed name appears in writing; and
(iii) Does not maintain or operate a table shower.
(9)The licensing authority may verify the exempt status of a business or facility in keeping with the intent of this ordinance.
(10) The licensing authority may promulgate additional exemptions to the definition of “massage facility.”
(11)If there is a continued pattern of criminal behavior regarding sexual misconduct, or criminal intent that is related to human trafficking disguised as a legitimate exemption, the licensing authority may, at its discretion, determine that a practice is no longer exempt from the definition of “massage facility.”
(p) “Massage” or “massage therapy” means a system of structured touch, palpation, or movement of the soft tissue of another person’s body in order to enhance or restore the general health and well-being of the recipient. Such system includes, but is not limited to, techniques such as effleurage, commonly called stroking or gliding; petrissage, commonly called kneading; tapotement or percussion; friction; vibration; compression; passive and active stretching within the normal anatomical range of
movement; hydro massage; and thermal massage. Such techniques may be applied with or without the aid of lubricants, salt or herbal preparations, water, heat, or a massage device that mimics or enhances the actions of human hands.
(q)“Massage therapist” means an individual that has fulfilled the requirements for state licensure under C.R.S. § 12-235-108 and has a valid massage therapist license issued by the state of Colorado to engage in the practice of massage therapy. The terms “masseuse” and “masseur” are synonymous with the term “massage therapist.”
(r) “Mobile Massage Unit” means a vehicle or other movable enclosure specifically equipped for a massage therapist to provide massage therapy inside the vehicle or enclosure.
(s)“Operator” means a person that is licensed by a licensing authority to operate a massage facility or, before a license is required to legally operate a massage facility only, a person who is operating a massage facility without a license.
(t) “Owner” means a person other than an operator that holds a legal ownership interest in a massage facility; except that a person that is not involved in the operation of a massage facility and whose ownership interest consists only of stock in a publicly traded company that owns or operates a massage facility is not an owner.
(u) “Person” means a natural person, partnership, association, company, corporation, or organization or managing agent, servant, officer, partner, owner, operator, or employee of any of them.
(v) “Sexual Act” means sexual contact, sexual intrusion, or sexual penetration as defined in C.R.S. § 18-3-401.
(w) “Solo practitioner” means a licensed massage therapist, as defined in this ordinance, performing the practice of massage therapy independently.
(x)“Table shower” means an apparatus for the bathing or massaging of a person on a table or in a tub.
PART II: MASSAGE FACILITY LICENSES AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
Section 2 Licenses and background checks generally; minimum requirements.
(a) The licenses and background checks required by this ordinance are in addition to any other applicable licenses, permits, or background checks required by municipality, county, or state. Massage facilities licensed and persons authorized to be employed under this ordinance shall comply with all other applicable ordinances and laws, including zoning ordinances.
Section 3. Licenses and background checks required.
(a) On or after May 11, 2023, each new massage facility in unincorporated Douglas County or where Douglas County is the licensing authority pursuant to a legal agreement, must obtain a massage facility license prior to opening for business and operating as a massage facility; and
(b) Each existing massage facility that operated in unincorporated Douglas County or where Douglas County is the licensing authority pursuant to a legal agreement prior to May 11, 2023, and which continues to operate in Douglas County, thereafter, must submit a complete application for a massage facility license on or before December 31, 2023; and
(c) No person shall be permitted to own or operate a massage facility in Douglas County without a valid massage facility license; and
(d) On or after October 1, 2025, every prospective owner and prospective employee of a massage facility in unincorporated Douglas County or where Douglas County is the licensing authority pursuant to a legal agreement shall submit to a background check as described in section 5 of this ordinance before, as applicable, being granted a license to operate a massage facility, assuming an ownership interest in a massage facility that would make the prospective owner and owner, or commencing employment with a massage facility; and
(e) In addition to any existing background check requirements, on or after October 1, 2025, no person shall become or remain an operator, owner, or employee of a massage facility in unincorporated Douglas County or where Douglas County is the licensing authority pursuant to a legal agreement without first submitting to a background check as described in section 5 of this ordinance.
Section 4. Application.
(a) In addition to the requirements of any other applicable laws, codes, or regulations, each application for a massage facility license shall contain the following information:
(1)If the applicant is an individual; satisfactory proof that he or she is 18 years of age or older.
(2)If the applicant is a legal entity; satisfactory proof that each of the individual owners, operators, officers, directors, managers, partners, members, principal owners, employees, and/or anyone with a 10 percent or more financial interest of such entity are 18 years or older.
(3) Whether the applicant, or any of the other individuals required to be listed in the application pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section 4, have been convicted of, or entered a plea of “nolo contendere” that is accepted by the court, for a felony or misdemeanor, in any Federal, State, or Municipal court in any of the United States jurisdictions or possessions, for prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, any human trafficking related offense, fraud, theft, embezzlement, money laundering, or similar crimes. Failure to disclose any such criminal conviction may result in denial of the license application.
(4) Whether the applicant, or any of the other individuals required to be listed in the application pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section 4, is registered as a sex offender or is required by law to register as a sex offender, as described in C.R.S. § 16-22-103.
(5) Whether the applicant, or any of the other individuals required to be listed in the application pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section 4, has a pending criminal action that involves or is related to any offense described in subsections (a)(3) and (a) (4) of this section 4.
(6) Whether the applicant, or any of the other individuals required to be listed in the application pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section 4, has voluntarily surrendered any license to practice as a massage therapist or operate a massage facility as a result of, or while under civil or criminal investigation, or had a previous license under this or any other similar massage facility law or regulation in another jurisdiction or possession of the United States, denied, suspended, or revoked, and if so, the name and location of the massage facility for which such license was surrendered, denied, suspended, or revoked, as well as the date of such surrender, denial, suspension, or revocation.
(7) Whether the applicant, or any of the other individuals required to be listed in the application pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section 4, has been an owner, operator, officer, director, manager, partner, member, controlling person, employee, and/or principal owner of any legal entity which currently operates or previously operated a massage facility or business meeting the definition of massage facility in this ordinance and the name, dates of operation, and location of such business or businesses.
(8)Satisfactory proof of the applicant’s ownership or right to possession of the premises wherein the massage facility will be operated. The applicant shall have a continuing obligation to provide, where applicable, subsequent evidence of the right to possession of the premises.
(b) In addition to the requirements of any other applicable laws, codes, or regulations, each application for an individual background check shall contain the following information:
(1) Satisfactory proof that the applicant is 18 years of age or older.
(2) Whether the applicant has been convicted of or entered a plea of “nolo contendere” that is accepted by the court for a felony or misdemeanor in any Federal, State, or Municipal court in any of the United States jurisdictions or possessions, for prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, any human trafficking related offense, fraud, theft, embezzlement, money laundering, or similar crimes. Failure to disclose any such criminal conviction may result in denial of the application.
(3)Whether the applicant is registered as a sex offender or is required by law to register as a sex offender, as described in C.R.S. § 16-22-103.
(4)Whether the applicant has a pending criminal action that involves or is related to any offense described in subsections (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this section 4.
(6)Whether the applicant has voluntarily surrendered any license to practice as a massage therapist or operate a massage facility as a result of, or while under, civil or criminal investigation, or had a previous license under this or any other similar massage facility law or regulation in another jurisdiction or possession of the United States, denied, suspended, or revoked, and if so, the name and location of the massage facility for which such license was surrendered, denied, suspended, or revoked, as well as the date of such surrender, denial, suspension, or revocation.
(7) Whether the applicant has been an owner, operator, officer, director, manager, partner, member, controlling person, employee, and/or principal owner of any legal entity which currently operates or previously operated a massage facility or business meeting the definition of massage facility in this ordinance and the name, dates of operation, and location of such business or businesses.
(c) The licensing authority shall receive, review approve, or deny license and background check applications for applicants, owners and prospective owners, employees and prospective employees.
(d) The licensing authority may require a reasonable administrative fee not to exceed one hundred and fifty dollars for issuing or renewing licensure and background check applications. Such fee shall not be based on the number of employees.
Section 5. Background Check and Sheriff’s Office Review.
(a) In investigating the fitness of any applicant, owner or prospective owner, employee or prospective employee, the licensing authority shall require the applicant, owner or prospective owner, or employee or prospective employee to submit to a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. The applicant, owner or prospective owner, employee or prospective employee shall have fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency or any third party approved by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of obtaining a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and shall pay the associated costs. The applicant, owner or prospective owner, employee or prospective employee shall authorize the entity taking the fingerprints to submit, and the entity shall submit, the complete set of fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of conducting a fingerprint-based criminal history check.
(b) If an approved third party takes the applicant’s, owner’s or prospective owner’s, employee’s or prospective employee’s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using Colorado Bureau of Investigation-approved livescan equipment. Third party vendors shall not keep the applicant’s, owner’s or prospective owner’s, employee’s or prospective employee’s information for more than thirty days. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation shall use the applicant’s, owner’s or prospective owner’s, or employee’s or prospective employee’s fingerprints to conduct a criminal history record check using the Bureau’s records. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation shall also forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of conducting a national fingerprint-based criminal history check. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation; the applicant, owner or prospective owner, or employee or prospective employee; the licensing authority; and the entity taking fingerprints shall comply with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s requirements to conduct a fingerprint-based criminal history check.
(c) The Colorado Bureau of Investigation shall return the results of its criminal history record check to the licensing authority, and the licensing authority is authorized to receive the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s criminal history check.
(d) When the results of a fingerprint-based criminal history record check reveal a record of arrest without a disposition, the licensing authority shall require the applicant to submit to a name-based judicial record check, as defined in C.R.S. § 22-2119.3(6)(d).
(e) The corresponding application and background check information shall be referred to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The licensing authority, or the licensing authority’s designee, shall utilize the criminal history records to determine whether the applicant, owner or prospective owner, employee or prospective employee is approved or denied a license or employment eligibility based on the criminal history information.
(f) The Sheriff’s Office shall not be authorized to approve or disapprove any license application.
Section 6. Issuance; denial.
(a) If, after reviewing the application and conducting an investigation, the licensing authority finds that the individual applicant and each of the individuals required to be listed in the corresponding license or background check application satisfy the requirements in section 4 of this ordinance:
(1) Are 18 years of age or older; and
(2)Have not been convicted of, or pleaded nolo contendere to, an offense involving prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, any human trafficking related offense, fraud, theft, embezzlement, money laundering, or similar crimes; and
(3) Are not a registered sex offender or required by law to register as a sex offender; and
(4) Have not (a) voluntarily surrendered any license to practice as a massage therapist or operate a massage facility as a result of, or while under, civil or criminal investigation; or (b) had a license to practice as a massage therapist, or to operate a massage facility or similar license, revoked or suspended by the State of Colorado or a political subdivision of Colorado, or a regulatory board in another United States jurisdiction or possession, for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction that would be a violation of this ordinance; and
(5) The proposed location of the applied-for massage facility, as applicable, has not had a similar license revoked, suspended, or surrendered for cause within the last 24 months; and
(6) The administrative fee has been paid.
Then it shall, following receipt of the complete license application and background check, approve the issuance of a massage facility license to the applicant for use at the location identified in the license application as the situs of the business, or determine that an applicant, owner or prospective owner, or employee or prospective employee is eligible to be an owner or employee.
(b) The licensing authority shall be empowered to place reasonable conditions and restrictions, on a case-by-case basis, upon any massage facility license that would otherwise be denied, revoked, or suspended. The licensee shall have the right to a hearing before the licensing authority to review any
or prospective employee’s conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere that is accepted by the court for felony or misdemeanor Fraud, Theft, or Embezzlement, as described in C.R.S. § 18-4-401.
(e)In the event that the licensing authority takes into consideration information concerning criminal history, the licensing authority shall also consider any information provided by the applicant, owner or prospective owner, or employee or prospective employee regarding the criminal history, including, but not limited to, evidence of mitigating factors, rehabilitation, character references, and educational achievements, especially the mitigating factors pertaining to the period of time between the last criminal conviction and the consideration of the individual’s application for a license or renewal, ownership or prospective ownership of a massage facility, or employment or prospective employment by a massage facility.
Section 7. Temporary license.
(a)
LOT 3, Legends Club Subdivision, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
APN: 223336102003 and together with: all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures, all easements, rights-of-way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including, without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters; and all equipment, fixtures, and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Grantor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the Property; together with all accessions, parts and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any of such property; and together with all proceeds (including, without limitation, all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or other disposition of the foregoing property.
Purported common address: 8630 Legends Club Point, 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, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, 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.
First Publication 11/21/2024
Last Publication 12/19/2024
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: 09/24/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Joe Price #37924
Husch Blackwell LLP 1801 Wewatta Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 749-7200 Attorney File # 411688-15
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.
Legal Notice NO. 240166 First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240160
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 13, 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)
TIMOTHY S EMERY
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MID-
card; or
(iii) A Native American tribal document; or
(iv) A valid Colorado driver’s license or Colorado identification card issued pursuant to article 2 of title 42, unless the applicant holds a license or card issued pursuant to part 5 of article 2 of title 42; or
(v) A valid driver’s license or identification card issued by another state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States that is compliant with the federal “REAL ID Act,” as amended; or
(vi) A valid United States passport; or
(vii) A valid United States permanent resident card; or
(viii) Any other valid type of identification that requires proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain.
(3) Require licensed massage therapists to main-
tain copies of valid massage therapy licensure, as required by C.R.S. § 12-235-107, and a form of identification containing the therapist’s name, address, and social security number or individual taxpayer identification number, that must be immediately presented to the licensing authority, the licensing authority’s designees, or law enforcement upon request.
(4) Maintain a complete set of records including a log of all massage therapy administered at the facility. The records shall include all accounts, invoices, payroll, and employment records of the massage facility. The log shall include the date, time, and type of each massage therapy administered, and the name of the massage therapist administering the massage therapy. The licensee shall retain the records and log book for a minimum of one year following any massage therapy. The records and log shall be subject to inspection upon request by the licensing authority, the licensing authority’s designees, and law enforcement, during normal business hours, in compliance with applicable law.
(5) Operate under or conduct business under only
WEST LOAN SOLUTIONS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
SELENE FINANCE LP Date of Deed of Trust
January 29, 2020 County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 30, 2020
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020006683
Original Principal Amount
$422,211.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$354,227.66
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 189, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-R, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10672 BRASELTON ST, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126.
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, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, 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.
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/13/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee
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.
the designation specified in the license.
(6) Ensure that all operators, employees and contractors remain fully clothed in professional attire while administering massage or otherwise visible to clients on business premises, including premises designated by the client through an outcall massage service or mobile massage unit.
(7) Maintain a valid massage facility license prior to and during all periods of operation.
Section 10. Inspections.
(a) The licensing authority, or the licensing authority’s designees, shall be responsible for enforcement of this ordinance including inspection of massage facilities.
(b) No owner, operator, manager, massage therapist, or employee shall fail to immediately grant full massage facility access any time such establishment is open for business, to the licensing authority, the licensing authority’s designees, or any other person authorized or required by law to inspect the massage facility.
(c) All rooms, cabinets, and storage areas shall be subject to inspection and any locked rooms, cabinets, or storage areas shall be promptly opened for inspection.
(d) Each massage facility shall keep a complete book of records to include a log of all massage therapy administered at the facility, as required in section 9 (a)(4) of this ordinance, open to inspection without unreasonable delay.
(e) Inspectors may request to review a State-issued massage therapist license for any massage therapist or other employee of the massage facility at any time during an inspection.
(f) All owners, managers, massage therapists, employees, contractors, or persons occupying the facility other than clients shall present identification and shall not elude identification.
Section 11. Revocation or suspension of license; Penalties
(a) The licensing authority, or the licensing authority’s designees, may revoke or suspend a license for violating any prohibited act pursuant to section 8 of this ordinance.
9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033020
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 September 13, 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) Glenn S. Dooley
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Ent Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Ent Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust
April 11, 2022
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 18, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022027624
Original Principal Amount
$260,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$259,650.86
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 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 thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 1, Block 3, Stonegate Filing Number 5C, County of Douglas, State of Colorado
Purported common address: 10685 Cottoneaster Way, 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, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all
(b) The licensing authority, or the licensing authority’s designees, may temporarily suspend a massage facility license with a hearing to be scheduled within 15 days when the licensing authority finds:
(1) The licensee willfully failed to disclose any information on the application as required; or
(2) The licensee knowingly permitted a person who does not hold a valid license pursuant to C.R.S. § 12-235-107 to perform massage therapy; or
(3) A pattern of activity that the massage facility is committing human trafficking-related offenses as described in 18-3-503 and 18-3-504; or
(4) The licensee failed to permit an inspection in accordance with section 10 of this ordinance any time the facility is open for business.
(c) A law enforcement officer may follow the penalty assessment procedure described in C.R.S. § 16-2201 for any violation of this ordinance.
(d) The licensing authority or its designees may impose the following additional penalties when it is found that a licensee, owner, or employee has violated any of the prohibited activities described in section 8 of this ordinance:
(1) A fine of $300.00 for a first violation.
(2) A fine of $600.00 for a second violation by the same person or licensee.
(3) A fine of $1,000.00 for a third or subsequent violation by the same person or licensee.
(e) A massage facility that engages in two or more violations of this ordinance is a public nuisance, as described in C.R.S. § 16-13-303, unless the violation is already a public nuisance, as described in C.R.S. § 16-13-303. The County Attorney of Douglas County, or the District Attorney acting pursuant to C.R.S. § 16-13-302, may bring an action in the District Court of Douglas County for an injunction against any massage facility that violates this ordinance.
(f) The licensee may appeal the revocation or suspension of a license in accordance with C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4).
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.
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/13/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Peter M. Susemihl #494
Susemihl, McDermott & Downie, P.C 660 Southpointe Court, Suite 210, C olorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 579-6500
Attorney File # Dooley
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 September 24, 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) Suzanne Sperry aka Suzanne M. Sperry
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for First National Financing
Section 12. Fees.
(a) The application and annual license fees shall be established by the licensing authority in accordance with the provisions of section 4(d) of this ordinance.
CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. O-024-005 was introduced, read and adopted on first reading at the regular meeting of the
Section 13. Repeal.
(a) All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, of the County of Douglas, Colorado, in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
Section 14. Adoption.
(a) Pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 30-15-405 and 406, County ordinances are typically adopted on First Reading at a Board of County Commissioner Business Meeting. Subsequently, after notice has been provided in the newspaper, the Board of County Commissioners will adopt an ordinance at Second and Final Reading, which is conducted at a public hearing. If adopted as an “emergency ordinance,” the ordinance will take effect immediately. Otherwise, all ordinances go into effect 30 days after publication after Second and Final Reading.
PART IV: CERTIFICATION
The Douglas County Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall have on file copies of this ordinance available for inspection by the public during regular business hours.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on November 4, 2024, and ordered published in the DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS-PRESS.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO
By: George Teal, Chair ATTEST: Deputy Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING on December 10, 2024, and ordered published by reference to title only in the DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS-PRESS.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO
By: George Teal, Chair ATTEST: Deputy Clerk
County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported
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, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County
PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, 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.
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/24/2024
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
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.
LOT 12, VILLAGE PINES, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 8956 Village Pines Cir, 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, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, 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.
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication : 12/19/2024
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: 09/13/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee
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-23-970009-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.
Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Franktown NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0150
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2024
11:40:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: Frederick J. McCoy Jr AND Susan M. McCoy
Original Beneficiary: KeyBank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KeyBank, NA
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2013
Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2013
Reception No. of DOT: 2013088007
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$495,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $385,346.63
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the 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 property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 120, RUSSELLVILLE UNIT 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 11274 East Manitou Rd, Franktown, CO 80116
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s
office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 8/23/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ILENE DELL'ACQUA
Colorado Registration #: 31755
7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112
Phone #: (877) 369-6122
Fax #:
Attorney File #: CO-24-994792-LL
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0150
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0151
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2024
11:38:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: JOHN MARK NELSON AND MICHELLE CATALANO NELSON
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/23/2022
Recording Date of DOT: 12/27/2022
Reception No. of DOT: 2022078465
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$633,251.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $629,235.73
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 61, BLOCK 1, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 24, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED JULY 31, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2006064806.
Which has the address of:
180 N Edge Cliff Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 8/23/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ALISON L. BERRY
Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
Phone #: (303) 706-9990
Fax #: (303) 706-9994
Attorney File #: 24-032429
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2024-0151
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0153
To Whom It May Concern: On 9/3/2024
3:51:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: Michael Rymkiewicz
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc., dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: New American Funding LLC f/k/a Broker Solutions, Inc., d/b/a New American Funding Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/17/2021
Recording Date of DOT: 12/21/2021
Reception No. of DOT: 2021139539 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$598,951.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $575,040.86
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property:
Lot 37, Block 11, Crystal Valley Ranch Filing No. 12A, Town of Castle Rock, County of Douglas, State of Colorado
Which has the address of: 1944 Shadow Creek Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 9/3/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
AMANDA FERGUSON
Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228
Phone #: Fax #:
Attorney File #: CO23474
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0153
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Parker NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0145
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/15/2024
10:33:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: MICHAEL RYMKIEWICZ
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Celebrity Home Loans, LLC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/3/2023
Recording Date of DOT: 1/3/2023
Reception No. of DOT: 2023000236
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$726,750.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof:
to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 51, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1-F, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Which has the address of: 5653 Sawdust Loop, Parker, CO 80134
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 8/15/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ARICYN J. DALL
Colorado Registration #: 51467 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202
Phone #: (720) 259-6714
Fax #: (720) 259-6709
Attorney File #: 24CO00294-1
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2024-0145
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0144
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/15/2024 10:32:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: TIMOTHY T CRIST AND WENDY CRIST
Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2010
Recording Date of DOT: 7/6/2010
Reception No. of DOT: 2010041600
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$586,500.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $408,707.32
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay installments of principal and interest, together with other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 70, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 24-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Which has the address of: 12133 Rockdale Street, Parker, CO 80138
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the
PUBLIC NOTICES
I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, 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
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of
have been violated as follows: failure to make payments when due to First
Bank pursuant to the terms of the Loans.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.
Which has the address of: 10225 S. Parker Road, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 9/5/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
NICHOLAS A. BUDA
Colorado Registration #: 55727
1700 FARNMA ST, SUITE 1500 , OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68102
Phone #: 402-636-8330
Fax #: Attorney File #: 6472688.2
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0158
First Publication: 11/14/2024
Last Publication: 12/12/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240161
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 13, 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)
AMY L. GILPIN
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Date of Deed of Trust
December 13, 2006
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 18, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006108070
Original Principal Amount
$429,267.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$264,310.56
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 9, BLOCK 1, REATA NORTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 12164 S HIDDEN TRAIL CT, PARKER, CO 80138.
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, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, 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.
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/13/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee
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. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 19-023454
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.
Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0152
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2024
11:40:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: CHAD T. GERRY AND JESSI H. GERRY
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NBH BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SELENE FINANCE LP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/16/2021
Recording Date of DOT: 8/20/2021
Reception No. of DOT: 2021098401 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $424,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $403,432.47
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 19-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. APN#: 222911204011 PURSUANT TO CORRECTIVE AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 13, 2024 AT RECEPTION NO. 2024033968 TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
Which has the address of: 1270 Ridgeglen Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to
the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 8/23/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
DAVID R DOUGHTY
Colorado Registration #: 40042
9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
Phone #: (303) 706-9990
Fax #: (303) 706-9994
Attorney File #: 24-032673
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0152
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Littleton NOTICE OF SALE
Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0146
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/15/2024
10:44:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: WESLEY SMITH AND TARA SMITH
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/16/2022
Recording Date of DOT: 5/19/2022
Reception No. of DOT: 2022035934
DOT Recorded in Douglas County.
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:
$555,750.00
Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $551,123.75
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.
Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 104, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Which has the address of: 256 Dianna Drive, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 8/15/2024
DAVID GILL
DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. APRIL WINECKI
Colorado Registration #: 34861
9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
Phone #: (303) 706-9990
Fax #: (303) 706-9994
Attorney File #: 24-032872
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/
Legal Notice No. 2024-0146
First Publication: 10/24/2024
Last Publication: 11/21/2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240164
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is
given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 13, 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) Terrance D Shumpert, Dequita Shumpert
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWMBS INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2006-OA5, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA5
Date of Deed of Trust
January 25, 2006
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 10, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2006011954
Original Principal Amount
$617,600.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$886,291.56
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 thereof
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 62, THE FAIRWAYS FILING NO 1-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 8432 Fairview Court, Lone Tree, CO 80124.
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, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, 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.
First Publication: 11/21/2024
Last Publication: 12/19/2024
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: 09/13/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee
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-24-996382-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.
GENERALLY BETWEEN CASTLE PINES PARKWAY AND HAPPY CANYON ROAD, TO INCORPORATE A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HAVANA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVEL-
OPMENT, ADD THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL LAND USE IN PLANNING AREA 13, AND REVISE STANDARDS FOR ENTRY STREETS, BLOCK LENGTHS, AND CUL-DE-SAC LENGTHS.
BOTH HEARING WILL BE HELD AT DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARY, 360 VILLAGE SQUARE LANE, EVENT HALL, CASTLE PINES, CO 80108.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LISA ROEMHILDT, SENIOR PLANNER AT 303-705-0225 OR LISA.ROEMHILDT@CASTLEPINESCO. GOV.
FILE NO. AND NAME: RPDA-2024-001 THE CANYONS PD, 5TH AMENDMENT
Legal Notice No. 948026
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Town of Castle Rock and Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County, Colorado, Case No. 24-08-0008P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_ Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
Legal Notice No. 947991
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES PURSUANT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES AND THE CASTLE PINES NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT REGARDING OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TRANSFER OF RECREATION PROPERTIES (“BATCH THREE PROPERTIES”)
The complete text of all Ordinances is available through the City Offices and on the City’s official website: www.castlepinesco.gov.
By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948029
First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: November 21, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
JOINT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLAN-
NING COMMISSION WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M. TO CONSIDER A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, 5TH AMENDMENT. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT IS FOR THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 3,345.3 ACRES, LOCATED EAST AND ADJACENT TO I-25
GENERALLY BETWEEN CASTLE PINES
PARKWAY AND HAPPY CANYON ROAD, TO INCORPORATE A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HAVANA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVEL-
CITY OF CASTLE PINES, COLORADO NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Castle Pines City Council for the ensuing year of 2025; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Castle Pines City Clerk and on the City’s Website (www. castlepinesco.gov), where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a Regular Meeting of the Castle Pines City Council to be held on December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm at 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall, Castle Pines, CO, 80108. Any interested elector of the City of Castle Pines may inspect the proposed budget and file or register objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948030
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A public hearing will be held on December 10, 2024, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room,100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for an appeal concerning water regulations in the Douglas County Zoning Resolutions for the property located at Roxborough Park Road and Titan Road. For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460.
File#/Name: MI2024-026Established District DeterminationDominion Water and Sanitation District
Legal Notice No. 928043
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Sanitation District (the “District”).
The proposed name change is for the purpose of clarifying that the District is an independent governmental entity whose functions, responsibilities, and financial resources are separate and apart from the City of Centennial, State of Colorado. Changing the District’s name will not affect the District’s powers, purposes, or functions as a water and sanitation district under the laws of the State of Colorado and the District’s approved Service Plan. Further, changing the District’s name will not affect the District’s current boundaries. The District has no outstanding general obligation debt.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider the sufficiency of the Petition and whether changing the name of the District would defraud or adversely affect any of the District’s creditors or be detrimental to the interest of any person or entity.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that by Order of the Douglas County District Court a public hearing on the Petition was originally scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on November 8, 2024, in Division 5 of the Douglas County District Court. Due to inclement weather the Courts were closed on November 8th and the hearing needed to be rescheduled.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public hearing on the Petition has been rescheduled and will be held at the hour of 1:30 p.m. on November 27, 2024, via Webex at https:// judicial.webex.com/meet/D18-DOUG-Div5. At such date, time and location any interested party may appear and be heard.
DATED this 13th day of November, 2024.
CENTENNIAL WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
By: /s/ Tammy Essmeier, President
Legal Notice No. 948041
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF VACANCY
PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy does exist on the Board of Directors of the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, City and County of Denver, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado and the Board of the District may fill said vacancy 10 days after the date hereof.
Dated: November 11, 2024
By: /s/ Ronald L. Fano, Legal Counsel
Legal Notice No. 948019
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of Property (the “Petition”) has been or is expected to be filed with the Board of Directors of Cottonwood Highlands Metropolitan District No. 2, Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”). The Petition requests that the property described below be included into the District. The Petition shall be heard at a public meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.., via teleconference.
The names and addresses of the Petitioners and a description of the property to be included are as follows:
MRD-2 LLC & Sellden Compark Investments, LLC
c/o CCM-1, LLC as Manager 8547 E. Arapahoe Road, Ste J- #249 Greenwood Village, CO 80112
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all interested persons that they shall appear at the public meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COTTONWOOD HIGHLANDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
By: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON
Attorneys at Law General Counsel to the District
Legal Notice No. 948042
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
budgets has been filed in the office of Erb Law, LLC, 8480 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3650, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Bear Ridge Metropolitan District to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, via teleconference. If necessary, an amended 2024 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. Any interested elector of the Bear Ridge Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget.
To access the meeting, use the following information: Join Teams Meeting https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting?rtc=1
Meeting ID: 238 076 045 697
Passcode: gXAvEB
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIREC-
TORS: BEAR RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC
Attorneys for the District
Legal Notice No. 948032
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENTS OR INCREASES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority ("Authority").
Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the Board determines) on December 11, 2024 at 13031 E. Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://acwwa.com
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the Authority may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority. Please contact Matt Vigil by email at mvigil@acwwa. com or by telephone at 303-790-4830 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the Authority may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
By: /s/ Ronald Fano, Authority Council
Legal Notice No. 948024
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT OLDE TOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Olde Town Metropolitan District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held Friday, November 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/ j/86211029575?pwd=JKR1mEnNvxLtEb4yKsztRTCrDyOqnq.1
Meeting ID: 862 1102 9575, Passcode: 323451 One tap mobile: +17207072699,,86211029575# US (Denver)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Copies of the proposed 2025 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2024 budgets are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection.
Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2025 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2024 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the year of 2025 has been submitted to the Meridian Village Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on December 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible via telephone as noted below. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1/720-600-2477 and enter passcode 217 575 131#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://meridianvillagemetro.org.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Shea Properties 8351 E. Belleview Avenue, Denver, CO 80237 or contact Hannah Boldt at Hannah.Boldt@sheaproperties.com. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections.
MERIDIAN VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ Kathleen Fisher, President
Legal Notice No. 948027
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF 2025 BUDGET HEARING AND NOTICE OF 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING CONSOLIDATED BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 291-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Consolidated Bell Mountain Ranch Metropolitan District (“District”), Douglas County, Colorado, for calendar year 2025. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file in the District office located at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the District’s 2024 Budget; that a copy of the proposed amended 2024 Budget is on file in the District office located at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Directors of the District will consider the adoption of the proposed 2025 Budget and amended 2024 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted at a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held at the Lowell Ranch located at 2330 South I-25, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Any interested elector of the Consolidated Bell Mountain Ranch Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed 2025 Budget and the proposed 2024 Budget Amendment and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budgets.
Dated this 11th day of November, 2024.
CONSOLIDATED BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Jay Smith
Secretary/Treasurer
Legal Notice No. 948033
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice Of Proposed Budget Hearing
Douglas County Housing Partnership A Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Authority
Public Hearing for the Adoption of the 2025 Budget and Amendment of the 2024 Budget
The Douglas County Housing Partnership will be conducting a public hearing regarding the adoption of
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/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON
Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No. 948011
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IN RE TALLMAN GULCH
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Clerk of Douglas County, Colorado (the “County”), a second amended and restated service plan and related documents for Tallman Gulch Metropolitan District (the “District”). A map of the District and the proposed second amended and restated service plan (“Service Plan”) is now on file in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock Colorado, 80104 and is available for public inspection.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners for Douglas County will begin a public hearing at 2:30 P.M., on Tuesday, the 17th of December, 2024, at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, in the Board of County Commissioners’ Hearing Room, for the purpose of considering the adequacy of the Service Plan, and to form a basis for adopting a resolution approving, disapproving or conditionally approving the Service Plan.
The District’s boundaries consist of approximately four hundred fifty-four (454) acres and are generally located north of Hilltop Road and east of Parker Road. The District is located entirely within the boundaries of the County as shown on the map of the District that is a part of the Service Plan. The property within the Districts is currently under development and there are approximately seventy-six (76) taxpayers who live or own property within the District.
The proposed District has all the powers of a metropolitan district as described in §§ 32-11001 and 1004, C.R.S., as amended, except the District does not provide fire protection or emergency medical services and is further subject to the limitations set forth in the Service Plan. The District is authorized to impose up to fifty-four (54.000) mills upon taxable property located within the District’s boundaries for purposes of paying debt service, subject to any allowable adjustments in the event valuation changes are approved by the State legislature after January 1, 2025 . The District is authorized to impose a maximum of 6 mills to support operations and maintenance of District services and public improvements, subject to any allowable adjustments in the event valuation changes approved by the State legislature after January 1, 2025. The District may request an amendment to the Service Plan to eliminate mill levy caps when the debt to assessed value ratio falls below fifty percent (50%). THE DISTRICT MAY NEVER IMPOSE TAXES OR FEES ON PROPERTY OWNERS OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Pursuant to § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., as amended, an owner of real property within the District may file a petition with the Board of County Commissioners for Douglas County stating reasons why said property should be excluded from the District and requesting that such real property be excluded from the District. Such petition must be filed no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the public hearing on the Service Plans. IF AN EXCLUSION IS GRANTED, THEN PURSUANT TO STATE LAW, EXCLUDED PROPERTY WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ALL DEBT SERVICE TAXES FOR BONDS CURRENTLY ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT PER STATE LAW. Dated this 21st day of November, 2024.
Passcode: MHjEfY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9
By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC
Attorneys for the District
Legal Notice No. 948025
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Crystal Valley Metropolitan District No. 2 ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the Douglas County Castle Rock Library – Conference Room D, 100 S Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM. This meeting can also be joined via Teleconference (Zoom) through the directions below:
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District.
A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Centennial Consulting Group, LLC, 2619 Canton Court, Suite A, Fort Collins, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, file or register any objections thereto.
CRYSTAL VALLEY
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
By: Board of Directors
Legal Notice No. 948034
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the COTTONWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing at 8334 Sandreed Circle, Parker, Colorado and via teleconference on November 26, 2024, at 7:00 P.M., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2025 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information:
The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of White Bear Ankele Tanaka and Waldron, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.
The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at http://www.cottonwoodmetro.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: COTTONWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado
/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law
Legal Notice No. 948040
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Fromm & Company, 8200 S. Quebec Street, Suite A3 – 305, Centennial, CO 80112; (970) 875-7047. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
VILLAGE ON THE GREEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Board of Directors
Legal Notice No. 948015
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budgets for the ensuing year of 2025 have been submitted to the Horseshoe Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 ("Districts"). Such proposed budgets will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Boards of Directors of the Districts to be held at 11:00 a.m. (or soon thereafter) on December 2, 2024 via Zoom video and telephone conference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-669-254-5252 and enter Zoom Meeting ID: 161 423 7254; passcode: 427587. To attend and participate by videoconference join Zoom URL: https://spencerfane.zoomgov.com/ j/1614237254?pwd=ZZ9R79KieJypPMbblR31JQYj0O0uTV.1
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2024 budgets of the Districts may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Boards of Directors of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2025 budgets and the amended 2024 budgets, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Fromm & Company, 8200 S. Quebec Street, Suite A3 – 305, Centennial, CO 80112; (970) 875-7047. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budgets and the amended 2024 budgets, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
HORSESHOE RIDGE METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT NOS. 1-3
By: /s/ Board of Directors
Legal Notice No. 948016
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Date: 11/13/2024
Project Title: 2024 Asphalt Mill & Overlay Project Town of Castle Rock
Contractor: Schmidt Construction Company Attn: Accounts Receivable 2635 Delta Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 9, 2024, provided no claims are received.
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 9, 2024.
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
By: Aaron Monks, Engineering Manager
Legal Notice No. 948045
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Date: 11/12/2024
Project Title: 2024 Full Depth
Reclamation Project Town of Castle Rock
Contractor: Chavez Construction, Inc 3911 Norwood Dr., Unit C Littleton, CO 80125
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Date: 11/05/2024
Project Title: 2024 Slurry Seal Project Town of Castle Rock
Contractor: Vance Brothers, 5201 Brighton Ave Kansas City, MO 64130
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 2, 2024, provided no claims are received.
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 2, 2024.
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
By: Aaron Monks, Engineering Manager
Legal Notice No. No. 947986
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Prairie Crossing Elementary School and West Support Center Boiler Replacements
Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on December 2, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Whitney Mechanical for the Prairie Crossing Elementary School and West Support Center Boiler Replacement projects.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Whitney Mechanical, any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before December 2, 2024.
FINAL SETTLEMENT will be authorized, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.
Dated: November 12, 2024
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1
Ronnae Brockman
Secretary Board of Education
Legal Notice No. 948035
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, to Gold Star Concrete, Inc., for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2024 Concrete Panel Replacement Project. The scope of work provided for the removal and replacement of approximately 525 yd² of concrete and 240 concrete curb and gutter. All of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s), in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim, therefore, has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s) at any time, up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be 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.
Improvements, Douglas County Project Number CI 2024-016 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. The Douglas County Hess Road over Access Road Project consists of rehabilitating portions of a bridge structure and roadway crossing an Access Road. The project includes removal of portions of the present structure, asphalt milling, sawing and sealing bridge joints, waterproofing membrane, hot mix asphalt placement, concrete pavement and patching, erosion control, traffic control as well as other items.
The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Neil Sarno, Project Manager by 5:00
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at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Village on the Green Metropolitan District No. 1 ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 10:00 a.m. (or soon thereafter) on December 2, 2024 via Zoom video and telephone conference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-669-254-5252 and enter Zoom Meeting ID: 161 078 1794; passcode: 296420.
To attend and participate by videoconference join Zoom URL:https://spencerfane.zoomgov. com/j/161 0781794?pwd=W7B3Ztd9H5bAmjiVqF -
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 9, 2024, provided no claims are received.
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 9, 2024.
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
By: Aaron Monks, Engineering Manager
Legal Notice No. 948031
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO
By: Justin Schmitz, Director
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Legal Notice No. 947967
Mobility
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Legal Notice No.: 948044
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Second Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Date: 11/05/2024
Project Title: 2024 Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Project Town of Castle Rock
Contractor: KRM Concrete LLC, 6900 Fern Drive Denver, CO 80221
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 2, 2024, provided no claims are received.
Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 2, 2024.
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
By: Aaron Monks, Engineering Manager
Legal Notice No. 947987
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
VALE, West Support Center, North Transportation and Building E BAS Controls Upgrades
Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on December 2, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Setpoint Systems for the VALE, West Support Center, North Transportation and Building E BAS Controls Upgrades projects.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Setpoint Systems,
The event aims to help neighbors and the New Hope family prepare for grief-related challenges during a time traditionally associated with family and joy. For more information, you can contact the Rev. Murray at 303-660-0057. Registration is required. Visit NewHopePres.org and go to the events page.
See ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ in Littleton
The musical, based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 29 at the Town Hall Arts Center at 2450 Main St. in Littleton.
Doris Walker is a single mom raising her 6-year-old daughter, Susan, in New York City. When Doris’ charming neighbor, Fred, volunteers to take Susan to meet Kris Kringle at Macy’s department store, holiday magic is let loose.
Filled with delightful music and a spirit of hope, Meredith Willson’s “Miracle on 34th Street” puts cynicism on trial and invites audience members of all ages to believe in Santa Claus again.
Times for the musical will vary by day. For more information, contact boxoffice@townhallartscenter.org or call 303794-2787, ext. 5.
Application for Bank of America’s Student Leaders paid internship now open
With winter break approaching, Colorado high school students may want to use their down time to explore work experience opportunities.
The 2025 application for Bank of America’s Student Leaders paid internship program is now open through Jan. 15.
Selected students will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit to learn firsthand about the needs of the community and the critical role nonprofits play.
The students attend an all-expense paid leadership summit in Washington, D.C.,
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Attorney to the Personal Representative 5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 825 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 948022
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LEE R. JONES, also known as LEE ROY JONES, and LEE JONES, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30786
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, County, Colorado on or before March 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Trevor Jones
Personal Representative 4801 S. Wadsworth Boulevard, Apt. 5 108 Lakewood, CO 80123
Legal Notice No. 947995
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ralph Eugene Parkhouse, aka Ralph E. Parkhouse, aka Ralph Parkhouse, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30436
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 March 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Joanne E. Parkhouse
Personal Representative
c/o Klein Law Firm, P.C. 8310 S. Valley Highway, STE 300 Englewood, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. 947972
First Publication: November 14, 2024 Last Publication: November 28, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT MARC MUNOZ, a/k/a, ROBERT M. MUNOZ, a/k/a ROBERT MUNOZ, a/k/a R. MARC MUNOZ, a/k/a MARC MUNOZ, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30466
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 March 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
to learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.
Students from the following counties can apply: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park.
See the application details at tinyurl. com/BankAmericaStudentLeadersApply.
What was that green light in Douglas County?
To honor the service and sacrifice of military men and women in advance of Veterans Day, Douglas County took part in Operation Green Light for Veterans in early November.
Led by the National Association of Counties, the program is an opportunity for communities to recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and their families by illuminating public buildings in green for one week.
As part of Operation Green Light, Douglas County planned to illuminate three government buildings in Castle Rock —
the Philip S. Miller Building, Wilcox Street Building and the Justice Center.
In addition to lighting county buildings, residents, businesses and other organizations were encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their home to a green bulb. This can be an exterior or an interior light. By shining a green light, people can let veterans know they are seen, appreciated and supported.
Take part in gingerbread-house-building contest in Littleton
Sign up with a group or individually to create festive and edible architecture. The event runs from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 30 at Littleton’s Bemis library.
Basic supplies will be provided. Bring any additional building materials you’d like, but all materials must be edible.
Houses will be displayed through Dec. 22 for the public to vote on. The house with the most votes will win $25.
Check whether spots are available and register at tinyurl.com/BemisGingerbread. Call 303-795-3961 with questions.
1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. 947924
First Publication: November 7, 2024 Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of HILLAINE DAVIS SHOPNECK, aka HILLAINE D. SHOPNECK, aka HILLAINE SHOPNECK, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30462
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patti A. Shopneck
Personal Representative 10727 Braesheather Court Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126
Legal Notice No. 948010
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Margaret B. Olson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR000160
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 March 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richlund Olson Personal Representative 9450 Heather Drive Castle Rock, Colorado 80108
Legal Notice No. 947936
First Publication: November 7, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of MARY ELIZABETH BASTIAN, a/k/a MARYBETH BASTIAN.
a/k/a MARY ELIZABETH GRASSMAN. a/k/a MARY ELIZABETH LAROSE. a/k/a MARY ELIZABETH RANDOLL, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR030479
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 March 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Laura LaRose, Personal Representative
c/o Opfer | Campbell | Beck, P.C. 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, CO 80138
Legal Notice No. 947929
First Publication: November 7, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Flavia Leah Howard, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30481
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 March 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Bruce W. Howard
Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104
Legal Notice No. 947965
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jason G. Giordano, a/k/a Jason Giordano, a/k/a Jason Gilbert Giordano, Deceased Case Number 2024PR30490.
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 March 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Donna M. Giordano
Personal Representative c/o Long Reimer Winegar LLP 1800 Glenarm Place, Suite 1202 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. 947923
First Publication: November 7, 2024
Second Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Deborah A. Samuels, a/k/a Deborah Anne Samuels, a/k/a Deborah Samuels, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30476
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 March 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kurt Krantz, Personal Representative 5425 E. Dry Creek Circle Centennial, CO 80122
Legal Notice No. 947927
First Publication: November 7, 2024
Last Publication: November 21, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Eugene W. Straub, AKA Eugene Wilbert Straub, Deceased
Case Number: 24 PR 188
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 05/30/2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Derek Straub, Personal Representative 100 Cambridge Street Winchester, MA 01890
Legal Notice No. 948012
First Publication: November 21, 2024
Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of WLADYSLAW ZLOZA, aka WALTER ZLOZA, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30496
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 March 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Helen Kuros, Personal Representative c/o Nicole Andrzejewski 5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. 948006
First Publication: November 21, 2024 Last Publication: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Teresa Rene Enrico, aka Terri Rene Enrico, Deceased Case Number 24PR30483
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 15, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Harmon S. Graves Attorney to the Personal Representative 1950 W Littleton Blvd. Suite 113 Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. 947968
First Publication: November 14, 2024
Last Publication: November 28, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GLENNA ANNETTE McCLINTOCK, a.k.a. GLENNA A. McCLINTOCK, a.k.a. GLENNA McCLINTOCK, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30508, Division COC
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court, Castle Rock, Colorado, on or before March 21, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Burton B. Sharoff, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30448
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 March 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stanley M. Sharoff, Personal Representative c/o Chayet & Danzo,
