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Kevin Van Winkle sworn in as Douglas County commissioner
Republican takes o ce a month early after Lora Thomas resigns
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After former Douglas County Commissioner Lora omas’ resignation roughly a month before her term was set to end, Gov. Jared Polis appointed a replacement on Dec. 17 — e ectively putting Commissioner-elect Kevin Van Winkle in o ce about a month early.
Van Winkle, a Republican state senator who has represented the Highlands Ranch area at the state Capitol, won election in November to be a new Douglas County commissioner, starting in January.
However, in light of omas’ vacant seat, he took the oath of o ce on Dec. 17 at a ceremony attended by local ofcials at the Douglas County headquarters in Castle Rock.
“I love Douglas County — that’s where I was born and raised,” Van Winkle said after the ceremony, adding that Douglas County is also where he started his family. “I want Douglas County to be even more healthy, prosperous and free as we continue to grow.”
omas stepped down Dec. 6 after alleging her colleagues were pushing her out of her o ce space at the county headquarters several weeks before her term would have ended.
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Judge dismisses Douglas County’s lawsuit against state over immigration laws
Case centers on whether local governments can cooperate with federal o cials
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After several counties, including Douglas, pushed a lawsuit challenging two Colorado laws that prevent local governments from cooperating with the federal government on matters of immigration, a judge ruled that the counties do not have standing, or the legal basis to sue.
In his ruling, Judge David Goldberg of the Denver District Court wrote that the state legislature didn’t overstep in restricting how counties operate.
e counties argued that they have standing under the “Intergovernmental Relationships Provision” of the Colorado Constitution, the order dismissing the lawsuit says.
But the counties “exercise liberal license in their interpretation of the Intergovernmental Relationships Provision,” the judge wrote in his ruling. “An examination of the provision reveals no express or implied prohibition that would bar the (state legislature) from enacting legislation that restricts a political subdivision’s right to contract or cooperate with the federal government.”
“Political subdivision” is another term for counties, or governments under the state.
Douglas County plans to appeal the ruling, the county announced on Dec. 17.
“We are required by these state laws to conceal the identity of those who committed a crime and are here in our country illegally,” Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle said in the announcement.
e rst law at issue in the case, passed by state lawmakers in 2019, bars law enforcement from arresting or detaining people for civil immigration violations. It also prohibits the sharing of judicial information to federal authorities. e second law at issue, passed by state lawmakers in 2023, prevents local governments from mak-
ing an agreement for federal immigration enforcement.
Douglas County led the lawsuit with its neighbor to the south, El Paso County, and the lawsuit complaint was led April 15. Elbert and three other counties — Gar eld, Mesa and Rio Blanco — later joined the lawsuit.
Talking Constitution
e judge issued the dismissal order Dec. 16, focusing on part of the state Constitution.
Under the Intergovernmental Relationships Provision of the state Constitution, “Nothing in this constitution shall be construed to prohibit the state or any of its political subdivisions from cooperating or contracting with one another or with the government of the United States to provide any function, service, or facility lawfully authorized to each of the cooperating or contracting units,” the judge’s order cites.
And “nothing in this constitution shall be construed to prohibit any political subdivision of the state from contracting with private persons, associations, or corporations for the provision of any legally authorized functions, services, or facilities within or without its boundaries,” the order also cites.
But the Intergovernmental Relationships Provision merely establishes that “nothing in this constitution” shall prohibit a government entity from cooperating or contracting with another government entity, the judge’s order says.
“However, the (provision) is silent as to whether the (state legislature) may place any boundary on a political subdivision’s right to cooperate or contract with the federal government,” the order says.
‘We want to cooperate’
On the counties’ argument regarding the Douglas County sheri being unable to comply with a federal civil immigration detainer request, the Code of Federal Regulations does not mandate that political subdivisions comply with such requests, the judge wrote.
“A federal civil immigration detainer request is just that, a request,” the judge wrote. “A nding that the federal government may command the states to carry out
federal initiatives, such as civil immigration detainer requests, would unquestionably run afoul of longstanding and established constitutional limitations, such as the anti-commandeering doctrine.”
Douglas o cials pushed back on the ruling. “We want to cooperate with the federal government on matters of public safety and immigration,” Commissioner George Teal said in the announcement.
Castle Rock expresses desire to help with Trump’s mass deportations
All but one council member votes in favor of resolution
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Castle Rock Town Council — with one abstention — declared unequivocal support for President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans in a resolution expressing willingness to cooperate in any future e orts.
At the Dec. 17 meeting, town council members voted nearly unanimously, with council member Ryan Hollingshead abstaining, to pass a resolution condemning unauthorized immigration and promising to work with federal and state agencies on deportation.
Councilmember Max Brooks, who proposed the resolution, said the resolution aims to uphold the “rule of law” and support the removal of immigrants who are in the country illegally.
“ ey’re not our friends, they’re not our neighbors, if they’re here illegally,” Brooks said.
e resolution received light pushback from Mayor Jason Gray, who said he felt the language was too partisan, but he voted in favor of the resolution, emphasizing that the intent is to focus on immigrants who are here illegally.
Hollingshead abstained from the vote, saying he felt the conversation was rushed and worried about unintended consequences, such as people losing trust in local police o cers.
“I don’t disagree with the spirit of the wording that we will continue to follow the laws that are put forth, but I do not believe it’s necessary for us to take action to-
night,” Hollingshead said. “I think this resolution puts an unwanted spotlight on our police department.”
While one public commenter spoke in favor of the resolution, a few others asked the council not to pass it, calling it divisive and unnecessary.
Sheri Rich said she opposed the resolution because it doesn’t acknowledge the contributions of immigrants or o er true solutions, such as increasing work visas and creating a path to citizenship for people brought to America as children. She added that she worried the resolution would hurt her fellow community members.
“I nd this resolution frightening,” Rich said. “ e thought of my local police being turned into immigration enforcement o cials harassing people in my town is horrifying to me.”
e resolution cites the cost of immigration, use of social services and concerns about “illegal immigration threaten[ing] the safety and well-being of American citizens.”
As an example, the resolution cites the $356 million Denver has spent on immigration services this year. e resolution does not cite any local costs or concerns.
Most council members wholeheartedly supported the resolution and echoed Brooks in their comments.
“ is is being proactive, I don’t want to be Denver,” Councilmember Tim Dietz said, adding that Castle Rock is one of the “last real conservative enclaves” in Colorado.
State law prohibits law enforcement from arresting or detaining people for civil immigration violations, as well as sharing judicial information with federal authorities. Local governments are prevented from making an agreement for federal immigration enforcement. Douglas County o cials sued in an e ort to repeal the state’s immigration laws that limit working with
plan to appeal the ruling.
Douglas County’s building at 100 Third St. in Castle Rock, where o cials often hold public meetings, is pictured here in August 2023.
PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD
Castle Rock Town Council approved a resolution to support and cooperate in future mass deportation plans under Presidentelect Donald Trump. The council voted nearly unanimously with one abstaining vote.
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Small Landlords: Looking to Cash Out Due to New Pro-Tenant Laws? Here’s One Option.
Under laws enacted by the 2024 General Assembly, Colorado tenants gained many protections, both from eviction and for “habitability,” but those protections for tenants have made being a landlord trickier, more expensive, and riskier, especially for the small landlord who manages his or her own rental units.
Last week, I helped one such small landlord dispose of his rental duplex and invest the proceeds in a way that deferred his capital gains but didn’t get him into yet a new investment that carried those problems and management.
you’re able to put the entire proceeds to work generating income. If you keep doing 1031 exchanges until you die, your heirs will inherit your final holding(s) with a stepped up value and no capital gains tax liability at all.
In his case, he had to deal with a squatter who knew his protections against eviction that already existed under Colorado law and refused to leave. That experience left such a bad taste in my client’s mouth that he chose to sell instead of finding a new tenant.
I was once a commercial landlord myself and earned some great passive income from it for several years, but I vowed never to be a residential landlord. Back then, the big concern was whether your tenant might be cooking meth — a nightmare situation requiring not only eviction but very expensive mitigation before the property could be put back on the rental market or sold. I preferred being a commercial landlord, because my tenants’ offices were always open and I knew they wouldn’t trash their office, because they had customers.
These new protections for residential tenants only add to the unattractiveness of being a small landlord of residential properties.
Other changes in landlord-tenant law include the banning of occupancy limits based on familial relationships by local governments and prohibiting rent increases in excess of 10% over the prior year’s rent (defined as “rent gouging”). Local governments may still implement residential occupancy limits based on demonstrated health and safety standards, such as international building codes, fire codes, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wastewater and water quality standards, or affordable housing program guidelines.
College towns, including Boulder and Golden, have in the past implemented occupancy limits to prevent the use of singlefamily homes by large numbers of unrelated college students. Those laws are now invalidated by state law.
In the posting of this article on my blog, http://RealEstateToday.substack.com, I’ve included a link to an article with a fuller description of those 2024 landlord-tenant laws.
Meanwhile, selling a long-held investment property can subject the seller to capital gains tax and depreciation recapture that can wipe out much of the profit from selling. A common tax strategy for deferring those taxes is to do a “like kind” exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.
By purchasing a replacement investment property (not a primary residence) with the proceeds from your relinquished property,
You may be saying, “I don’t want to own any new investment property, especially a residential rental property,” given these new laws, but I have good news for you.
“Like kind” properties are broadly interpreted by the IRS to include any real estate (except a Real Estate Investment Trust or REIT). This allows you to reinvest your funds as a passive investor in what’s known as a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST). However, a DST investment is only for accredited investors. Individual accredited investors come under two categories:
They have an individual net worth, or joint net worth with their spouse, excluding primary residence, but including home furnishings and personal automobiles, of more than $1,000,000, or
They have an individual income in excess of $200,000 or joint income with their spouse in excess of $300,000, in each of the two most recent years and have a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year.
DSTs are exploding in popularity, and with good reason. A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is an ownership structure that allows an investor to purchase a fractional interest in a large property or portfolio of properties. The DST is a legal entity (formed as a trust under the laws of Delaware) which holds legal title to property(ies) held in the trust.
For Federal income tax purposes, each DST investor owns a “beneficial interest” in the trust and is treated as owning an undivided fractional interest in the real estate being held by the trust. A real estate company, known as the sponsor, purchases the real estate for the DST and sells “beneficial interests” to 1031 exchange investors through broker/dealers.
The investors, as beneficiaries of the trust, receive their prorated share of the income, tax benefits, and any capital appreciation produced by the real estate. The real estate company, the sponsor of the DST, serves as the trust manager and is responsible for making the major management decisions of the trust. Some examples of the type of real estate that a DST may invest in are: Industrial, MultiFamily, Medical Office, Student Housing, Senior Housing, Retail, Storage, etc. The sponsor purchases the real estate for the DST and sells "beneficial interests" to 1031 exchange investors through broker/dealers. If you list your investment property for sale and your listing agent doesn’t tell you about DSTs, it could be because it’s an investment of your proceeds that doesn’t allow your agent to earn a commission. It could also, however, be because he or she is not familiar with DSTs. Show him or her this article!
We learned more about DSTs when Wayne Bernardo of Bernardo Asset Management, a boutique real estate securities firm in Evergreen, spoke to our broker associates and me at a recent office meeting.
One problem with doing a traditional 1031 exchange is that you must identify your replacement property within 45 days of closing on the relinquished property, and close on the replacement property within 180 days. It’s not uncommon for a 1031 exchange to fail due to missing these deadlines, leaving the seller of the relinquished property to owe the capital gains tax which he or she was intending to defer. The good news in that situation is that it takes almost no time to switch to a DST. If it’s day 45 and you know you’ll miss the deadline, there’s still time to invest in a DST. But you must identify the DST by day 45 with your Qualified Intermediary (QI).
That’s because there are always some DSTs being offered, and Wayne Bernardo can assist you in finding a DST option to complete your 1031 exchange. He proved that last week when he spoke to us on Monday, and I told him I had a closing that Friday in which the seller was facing over $500,000 in taxable capital gains which he was willing to pay to get out of his rental investment. “Can you help him,” I asked.
The answer was clearly “yes,” because at the closing on Friday, the settlement statement showed $500,000 of the sellers’ proceeds going to my client's Qualified Intermediary for a DST purchase. Wayne was able to find a few DST options for my client and my client decided to purchase one of Wayne's DST recommendations.
Instead of paying capital gains tax (and depreciation recapture) on his sale and wondering how to invest what was left, my client is investing $500,000 in a DST that will earn him an expected monthly income stream over the life of the DST. (Note: Distributions are not guaranteed.)
One of the “negatives” about DSTs is that it is not a liquid investment. You can’t pull your money out of the DST for at least 5 to 10 years, but if that is not problematic, it’s a great solution for the seller who wants to get out of an investment property without paying capital gains tax but having no further management concerns or liabilities. Wayne refers to it as “mailbox money,” because you get a
check in the mail without the headaches of being a landlord.
Note: You don’t have to invest your entire proceeds in a 1031 exchange. My client who invested $500,000 in the DST also received $153,000 in proceeds on which he will pay capital gains tax but still providing him over $100,000 in net proceeds for other purposes, such as travel. I did the same thing when I sold an office building in 2004 and didn’t reinvest the entire amount using a 1031 exchange.
For more information about DSTs, check out Wayne's website BernardoAsset.com, or call Wayne at 303-981-1387, or email him at Wayne@BernardoAsset.com Let Wayne know you saw this article, which he factchecked for accuracy prior to publication.
Of course, my broker associates and I are ready and able to help you sell your investment property. Our contact info is below.
As with any real estate investment, there are risks with investing in DSTs. Here’s how they are spelled out on Wayne’s website: Investors Do Not Hold Title: 1031 Exchange DST investors do not hold title of the property but rather own beneficial interests in the trust and the sponsor controls the management and selling of the property.
Illiquidity: A Delaware Statutory Trust interest is an illiquid alternative investment and there is no current active secondary market for selling your interest, which creates the inability to access immediate liquidity.
Potential for Property Value Loss: All real estate investments have the potential to lose value during the life of the investment.
Reduction or Elimination of Monthly Cas Flow Distributions: Like any investment in real estate, if a property unexpectedly loses tenants or sustains substantial damage, there is a potential for suspension of cash flow distributions.
No Performance Guarantee: General real estate market risks also apply to DSTs. There can be no assurance that a property will perform as projected. DSTs are subject to economic volatility, tenants not paying their rent on time, and other traditional risks of owning, operating and selling real estate.
Potential Change in Tax Law: Tax laws are subject to change, which may have a negative impact on a DST investment.
Why Are HOA Dues Being Raised So Much?
This is a question which I have been asked by readers, so I reached out to Stan Hrincevich, president of Colorado HOA Forum, who suggested some possible causes.
Many HOAs are discovering that their reserve accounts are underfunded and are increasing monthly dues in lieu of a one-time special assessment.
Insurance costs have skyrocketed, and if the HOA is responsible for more than just common elements, this could be a reason for increased dues. If the dues weren’t raised in a timely manner, the eventual increase could be even bigger.
Insurance deductibles have increased significantly, too, and if, for example, the HOA insures the community’s roofs and there’s a hail storm, your individual share of the deductible for replacing the roofs could result in
a special assessment in the tens of thousands of dollars. Ask the provider of your individual insurance policy about a rider to cover such an assessment.
Fees charged by HOA management companies and the contractors hired by them, such as for grounds maintenance and snow removal, have increased substantially.
Water charges have skyrocketed, and if the HOA provides irrigation, that could cause dues to increase.
If the HOA embarks on lawsuits and loses, this can result in a financial impact that could raise monthly dues or result in a special assessment.
If you are worried about misappropriation, ask to see the check register and bank statements of your HOA and see where the money is going.
Boebert bill tackles ZIP code issues
Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Centennial, others could benefit
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It’s a familiar scene: You type your address online, and it comes up as “Englewood” or “Littleton” or “Castle Rock” — even though you live in a di erent city with its own name and boundaries. at discrepancy amounts to more than a minor annoyance. It can put cities at risk of losing out on sales tax revenue that funds their governments, and it can even cause problems for a city’s sense of identity.
Now, a x might be on the way. On a stage in Douglas County on Dec. 12, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert touted the passing of a bill that, if it advances past the Senate, could direct the U.S. Postal Service to designate unique ZIP codes for dozens of communities around the country, including many in Colorado.
“ is is a big deal,” Boebert, a Republican, said about the e ort to get communities “to not be called Littleton or Englewood or anything else anymore. ey get to have their identity — they get to have their sales tax revenue.”
Boebert won the race for Congress this November to represent the district that generally includes Douglas County and a large swath of eastern Colorado. Before, she had been elected to the district that covers much of western Colorado. e Colorado communities that could
bene t from Boebert’s bill include Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Severance, Silver Cli , Sterling Ranch and Superior, according to a news release.
Highlands Ranch and Sterling Ranch aren’t municipalities but rather are unincorporated areas, meaning they sit outside of city and town boundaries.
e ZIP — or Zone Improvement Plan — code system was introduced in 1963 as part of a plan to improve the speed of mail delivery, according to the Library of Congress. But since then, the use of ZIP codes has expanded into areas far beyond mail delivery, and that can cause confusion for retail businesses.
“When someone wants to buy from Amazon and they type their address in for their mailing address and it comes up and says ‘Castle Rock,’ not ‘Castle Pines,’ you immediately have that confusion of where that sales tax needs to be remitted to,” Castle Pines Mayor Tracy Engerman has said.
Engerman said ZIP codes have also caused issues for business licensing. For example, she said a retailer wanted to open a store in Castle Pines, but an online address search indicated the property was in Castle Rock. As a result, the retailer applied for a business license in Castle Rock instead of Castle Pines.
“When they went to open their store, they had major delays because they didn’t le the appropriate paperwork in order to get the Castle Pines business license,” Engerman said. “And it all stemmed from the fact that the building’s retail address came up as Castle Rock because it was at 80108.”
Conversations about ZIP codes have also come up among o cials in Centennial, a relatively new city in Arapahoe County that has seen conversations about community identity over the years.
“We are working on our identity,” Marlo Alston, a Centennial city councilmember, has said. “And we deserve to have someone pull up our ZIP code and say,
‘Oh, Centennial’ — not Aurora. And that happens quite often.”
Boebert introduced the bill, H.R. 8753, on ZIP codes, according to a news release. e bill passed through the House of Representatives Dec. 11, the release said. Follow updates on the bill at congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/housebill/8753/all-actions.
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peace and prosperity.”
Looking ahead to serving as a commissioner, Van Winkle said his priorities include public safety and other issues, including “safe roads to drive on,” he said. He wants “a county free from over-taxation and over-regulation,” Van Winkle added.
A commissioner’s resignation could have kicked o a process with the local Republican Party to ll the vacancy. But the governor had already said he would appoint Van Winkle, Van Winkle said. at saves Douglas County Republicans “from having to drive all across the county and give up their” time, Van Winkle said. “So thanks to Gov. Polis for making that o er.”
e governor’s executive order appointing Van Winkle shed light on the process.
omas’ resignation came after years of bitter public feuding among Douglas County’s elected leaders, a rift that involved a legal battle and investigations of omas, among other points of contention. omas and the other current commissioners — Abe Laydon and George Teal — are all Republicans.
e board of commissioners is the county’s policy-making body, approving Douglas’ annual budget and passing local laws that govern unincorporated areas, or those outside of city and town limits. at includes Highlands Ranch and many other parts of the county.
Laydon framed Van Winkle’s eventual arrival as a change that would bring “peace” to the board of commissioners.
Speaking at the new commissioner’s ceremony, Laydon said, “It is a new era of
“Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 9 of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 1-12-206(1), if the vacancy committee fails to ll the vacancy within 10 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, the governor shall ll the vacancy by appointment within 15 days after the occurrence of the vacancy,” the executive order states. Polis’ o ce told Colorado Community Media in a statement: “If a vacancy committee fails to make an appointment in the allotted timeline, the governor would appoint Sen. Van Winkle to begin work as a commissioner a month early considering that he was just duly elected.” Van Winkle’s appointment took e ect immediately, and he will hold the o ce for the remainder of omas’ term and will be sworn in to begin his term on Jan. 14, according to the order.
For more on the transition from omas to Van Winkle as commissioner, see Colorado Community Media’s coverage at tinyurl.com/VanWinkleCommissioner.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who won the race for Congress this November to represent the district that generally includes Douglas County and a large swath of eastern Colorado, stands Dec. 12 at Douglas’ 2024 State of the County event, an annual gathering where o cials highlight the county’s actions.
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New Douglas County Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle stands at the county headquarters after being sworn into o ce Dec. 17. PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD
A year in review
BY COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA’S DOUGLAS AND ELBERT COUNTY REPORTERS
From cheering on a local Olympian to approving a school-construction bond in Douglas County and hearing Elbert County’s rst-ever o cial song, the news from 2024 is something to remember. With new elected o cials taking o ce and new land developments getting underway, here is a look back at some of Douglas and Elbert counties’ most memorable stories.
In Lone Tree, mayor’s race sparks excitement for first time in a generation
For the rst time in 16 years, the City of Lone Tree had a contested mayoral race between two experienced city council members, Wynne Shaw and Marissa Harmon. With their campaigns revealing similar values, the candidates received varying levels of support from residents and other elected o cials, which led to an overwhelming number of letters to the editor sent to the Lone Tree Voice.
Mountain Vista defeats Arvada West in 5A flag football title game
As if Mountain Vista High School needed any more accolades, in the rst year that the Colorado High School Activities Association fully sanctioned girls ag football, the Golden Eagles dominated to the top. Mountain Vista beat Arvada West in the rst Class 5A ag football state championship game, winning 32-21 at Trailblazer Stadium in November.
Elbert County deputies vote to unionize e Elbert County Sheri ’s O ce, headquartered in Kiowa, saw its deputies vote to unionize in April, citing issues of pay and bene ts.
Kiowa-area voters will rule on bond
Residents gathered in the Kiowa High School cafeteria for a community meeting about a ballot question that could have resulted in a new school with the support of $56 million in state funding. However, voters narrowly rejected a $13 million bond, so the Kiowa School District will not receive the state grant.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert elected to 4th Congressional District, representing Douglas County
After starting her congressional career representing Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District on the Western Slope, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert moved across the state to run to represent Douglas County and the
Eastern Plains in the 4th Congressional District. Boebert successfully beat ve other Republican candidates in the primary and won the seat in November.
Contentious Pine Canyon development takes a step forward in Douglas County Douglas County community members dealt wide backlash against a potentially massive property development in the Castle Rock area, known as the Pine Canyon plan. e project heard outcry from water o cials and experts in the region who expressed concerns with Pine Canyon’s plan to pull water from the area’s nonrenewable groundwater supply. After county o cials delayed their decision on whether to OK the development,the town and Pine Canyon’s team came to an agreement to begin annexing Pine Canyon into the town boundaries, bringing the project under Castle Rock’s authority rather than the county’s.
Castle Rock purchases Lost Canyon Ranch open space, plans for preservation and recreation
Castle Rock purchased the 680-acre Lost Canyon Ranch open space for $15 million in April with a plan to preserve the land in perpetuity through a conservation easement. Since then, the town started planning to build trails and recreational amenities on the land. e town is accepting community feedback on plans for the land and o cials hope to present the draft master plan in early 2025.
State rules that sheri , commissioners broke labor law in push against unionization in Douglas County
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 found that county o cials illegally committed unfair labor practices. For months, county o cials have been ghting a proposal to unionize the sheri ’s o ce, a change that would enable employees to negotiate salaries, bene ts and other aspects of their jobs through collective bargaining.
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Colorado Community Media’s Elbert and Douglas County team consists of reporters Haley Lena, Ellis Arnold, McKenna Harford, freelancer Nicky Quinby, sports reporter John Renfrow, and editors Scott Gilbert and Christy Steadman.
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tion is not an e ective way to change someone, unless
that Convict Co ee can provide youth a safe place to hang out and keep
Describing himself as “rough around the edges” and “an old-school metalhead who is a co ee and soda connoisseur,” Dan Klehm opened his passion project, Convict Co ee Company, on Parker Road in April. After
in the correctional system, Klehm believes incarcera-
rehabilitation is included. His hope is
them out of trouble.
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Though many Coloradans go on to have remarkably successful athletic careers, not many can call themselves Olympians. But for Jessica Thoenes from Highlands Ranch, the self-described “late bloomer” surprised herself when she got into rowing in college. But she was scrappy, clawing herself to the top, from college to competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024.
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In March, Alexander Mackiewicz, 13, was hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing Highlands Ranch Parkway. Two weeks later, his mother, Victoria Cegielski, and stepfather, Owen Cegielski, were joined by Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly at the Highlands Ranch substation to talk about Alex’s character. In addition to establishing a permanent memorial at the intersection where Alex was killed, the family and Weekly called for tougher tra c safety laws.
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About a year after Parker’s Wine Walks were shut down by the state following complaints, Gov. Jared Polis came to downtown Parker to sign House Bill 24-1156 , which allowed Parker’s chamber – and chambers of commerce throughout the state – to obtain special event liquor permits. Businesses that have participated in the wine walks celebrated their return and reflected on how the events have benefited them in years past.
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Falkel’s son, Christopher M. Falkel, was killed in combat in Afghanistan 19 years prior, Falkel watched as the Highlands Ranch American Legion post changed its name to honor his son, who was the first fallen soldier in the community. Falkel spoke about why he believed his son was a natural born soldier.
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Monty Gaddy performs his song “That’s Why We’re Here” at the Elbert County Song Contest on Jan. 26, where the composition won first place on its way to being designated Elbert County’s o cial song. A portion of the lyrics goes: “Usually when we go to Wal-Mart / we run into somebody we know / and folks around here are friendly / they are happy to say hello.”
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Doughlas Countyh Schools Superintendent Erin Kane speaks about the importance of passing a $490 million bond to address the district’s capital maintenance. Voters this year approved the bond to build two new elementary schools and address a backlog of maintenance issues. It was the third attempt from the district to get taxpayer approval for capital improvements. The bond also designates funding for school consolidations planned in Highlands Ranch.
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Mom, sexual assault survivor aims to educate on safety of dating
Highlands Ranch woman focuses on healing, prevention
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Editor’s note: is article discusses sexual assault. e content may be sensitive to some readers. For those in need of support services, e Blue Bench, a Denver-based nonpro t, o ers a 24/7 sexual assault crisis hotline at 303-322-7273 in English and 303-329-0031 in Spanish.
It was 2020 and the mask mandate had just gone into e ect when Emily Sanders wrapped a bandana over her nose and mouth, tying it tightly behind her head. She stepped into a local grocery store, observing the other shoppers with homemade masks and cautious expressions when she felt a sudden wave of faintness come over her.
“I struggled to breathe,” said Sanders of Highlands Ranch.
In the blink of an eye, she was back 30 years ago to her 16-year-old self, in a random bedroom in Greeley, with a boy who had a pillow pushed against her mouth. Avocados fell o the shelf in the produce section of the store as Sanders reached for something to catch herself from falling. Sanders removed her mask and began to cry. en a woman, breaking the social distancing rules, came to her aide and assisted Sanders back to her car.
As Sanders drove home, she was confused by what had just happened. She thought she had dealt with the triggers that stemmed from that day in 1991 when she was raped.
“As much as you think you gured it all out, it’s still there,” said Sanders.
She added that it’s like continuously pulling back the layers of an onion.
Finding a purpose
Years later, Sanders is encouraging women and men to peel back those layers to gure out where their emotions are stemming from — and how they can heal.
Writing as a healing exercise to face her past soon led Sanders to writing a chapter in the book, “Women rive Volume III — e True Stories of Women Overcoming Adversity,” during which she expands on overcoming the years of subconscious issues associated with being sexually assaulted at a young age.
“People toss around the word rape as if it’s just an unfortunate event, expecting survivors to simply accept whatever consequences come with it,” Sanders wrote.
“It’s crucial to recognize that rape is a deeply personal experience, and each copes with it in their own way.”
Although it was di cult to write the chapter, Sanders continued to remind herself that she wanted to help people get in the mindset that they can work through their trauma and get past it.
“I just thought, this is my purpose,” said Sanders. “Get the story out there and then see how I can prevent it as much as I can for the future.”
Sanders is a mother of two children who are now in high school. Always thinking about her kids, one of Sanders’ biggest goals is to work with school districts to help educate young teens on safe dating and rape prevention. She would like to get more involved in schools, potentially in their health and wellness classes.
She states in the book, “I am to challenge the paradigm surrounding the discussion of sexual assault.”
While holding the title as Miss Colorado for America Strong 2021 as Miss Highlands Ranch, Sanders collaborated with a nonpro t organization called e Blue Bench to advocate for ongoing rape prevention education to be part of the
curriculum in schools.
e Blue Bench is an organization based in Denver that works to provide accessible, survivor-centered support services and education. Part of its outreach is a community education program that is customized to educate youth and teens about sexual assault, prevention and intervention. Learn more about e Blue Bench by visiting https://thebluebench.org.
“By facilitating an age-appropriate curriculum, e Blue Bench supports the healthy emotional development and
critical thinking skills of the youth today to prevent violence tomorrow,” the organization’s community education team wrote in an email to the Highlands Ranch Herald. e email continued to say that this form of prevention education is important to young teens and teenagers as it provides them with resources, vocabulary and tangible skills to recognize, intervene and respond to sexual assault.
Trail closes due to reconstruction at Blu s Regional Park in Lone Tree area
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Reconstruction of the Blu s Regional Park Trail in the Lone Tree area will begin Dec. 20 and will result in a closure of the path. e reconstruction project is estimated to last about six months. With about 500 people visiting the park on a daily basis and taking Colorado’s wild weather into consideration, the trail has become eroded and now requires
reconstruction, according to Douglas County.
e Blu s Regional Park Trail loop will be closed, however, hikers can still access the Blu ’s Regional Trail “out and back” by starting at the trailhead, which is located at 10099 Crooked Strick Trail, and using the north portion of the 2.5 mile loop. e loop will come to a close and hikers will have to return to the trailhead.
Nearly 0.65 miles of the trail will be rebuilt, said Caroline Frizell, communi-
cations assistant director. e work includes adding material to rede ne and level the trail surface, re-establishing drainage, replacing failing retaining walls and seeding trail shoulders.
Intermittent safety closures are also expected to be on the East/West Regional Trail.
During the reconstruction, Douglas County encourages hikers to explore
other parks across the county. For example, the Blu ’s Regional Park Trail provides connections to Highlands Ranch trails, the East/West Regional Trail and the South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s trail system.
Hikers can stay up to date on the impacts by visiting tinyurl.com/256xjwvh, or sign up for the Douglas County Outdoors email list at tinyurl.com/yeys8v53.
Highlands Ranch mom, Emily Sanders promoted the book “Women Thrive Volume III – The True Stories of Women Overcoming Adversity,” in London earlier this year in which she shared her story of being sexually assaulted as a teenager and how she aims to raise prevention awareness. COURTESY PHOTO
A map of the anticipated closure on the Blu s Regional Park Trail in the Lone Tree area.
Pathways aim to reduce dementia risk in Colorado
Research shows small changes can reduce risk
BY ERIC GALATAS PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE
Dementia, a disease with profound effects on families, loved ones and caregivers, a ects more than 55 million people globally, including 6 million in the United States.
New research shows people can reduce their risks by making even small changes in their daily routines, for example, through exercise and eating more vegetables.
Sarah Lock, senior vice president for policy at AARP, said there are also important steps policymakers can take to make it easier for people to maintain healthy behaviors.
“When we do that, we can disrupt dementia,” Lock asserted. “ at’s a really exciting possibility, given that so many of us — as our nation is aging — are facing that risk.”
dementia risk factor.
Other risk factors include alcohol use, depression, high body mass index, hearing loss, hypertension, low education, physical inactivity, social isolation and traumatic brain injury. Lock pointed out policies to reduce these risks can vary by state. For example, in Colorado, physical inactivity may not be as big of a problem as in other states, but hearing loss is relatively high.
“We can suggest to policymakers that they focus on ways to help people screen and correct for hearing loss,” Lock noted.
“In Colorado, that might be a wiser use of public dollars, to go after the problem that seems to be biggest in your state.”
Lock added the goal of the research is to o er people pathways to better brain health and to give older Americans more quality time with their loved ones. e ndings were released by the new Dementia Risk Reduction Project, a collaboration between AARP, the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative and the University of Washington.
Dementia is the third-largest cause of death in the nation for people age 70 and older, and two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor.
“Sometimes parents will nix the idea of having something like that because they don’t like the content,” Sanders said. But Sanders understands the sensi-
People who smoke ve cigarettes per day have a 16% higher dementia risk than
tivity of the subject and she envisions classes that are focused around safe dating, having con dence in dating and understanding what is involved with dating and/or even learning self defense in physical education.
She also believes there could be classes available for parents to help them understand that this is an issue that young
nonsmokers. People with prediabetes face a 25% increased risk, which rises to 50% with full-blown diabetes. Prolonged exposure to air pollution is also a major
teens face and how to have conversations with them.
She said classes could provide guidance to those who have been or knows someone who has experienced sexual assault or harassment at school or in the workplace.
Sanders wants young people to know there are resources available, and going
Reprinted with permission from Public News Service, an independent, membersupported news organization providing news in the public interest.
into the new year, Sanders is aiming to take action and reach out to school districts.
“I am hoping that they’re very receptive to the proposal and they see the need for the education and new curriculum, subsequently wanting to schedule ongoing meetings and discussions,” said Sanders.
REVERSE MORTGAGES MADE
New research shows people can reduce their risks by making even small changes in their daily routines, for example, through exercise and eating more vegetables. SHUTTERSTOCK
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Generations@Work helps older job seekers
Many older adults want or need paid employment. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! — A Workforce Center o ers free assistance to job seekers over 50 years old, through the Generations@ Work program.
Lori Brown, career services adviser, will share information on how the Generations@Work program assists older adults during the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County (SCDC)
LIVING & AGING WELL
monthly meeting on ursday, Jan. 2 scheduled from 1011:30 a.m. e meeting is free and open to the public.
According to Brown, “I’ll be focusing on how to connect, explore, and utilize resources and services. e
As the year draws to a close, I often re ect on themes that carry us into the future with purpose and positivity. Gratitude, imagination, nishing strong and, most profoundly, hope are the cornerstones of these re ections. Gratitude and hope stand at the pinnacle of all the emotions that enrich our lives.
ey are intertwined, like two sides of the same coin, each fueling and strengthening the other. Hope, as I see it, is never truly lost, it may be buried, misplaced or dimmed, but it endures, like a ickering pilot light waiting to be reignited. It’s not uncommon for someone to ask, “How can I nd hope when it feels like all is lost?” My response is always the same: Hope is never gone. It may feel distant or faint, but it is there, quietly waiting for you to reconnect with it. Often, the key to nding that spark of hope lies in gratitude. When we pause to identify what we are truly thankful for, we uncover the wellsprings of hope that fuel our lives. Hope can be elusive in di cult times, but it is far closer than it may seem.
Generations@Work program is dedicated to empowering individuals aged 50-plus as they navigate life transitions, whether it’s stepping into new careers or exploring fresh job opportunities. ere are free dynamic workshops, interactive skill building labs, and personalized individual sessions. is program is in addition to services provided across age groups.”
Lora Thomas muddies legacy with resignation
TGUEST COLUMN
he resignation of Commissioner Lora omas, e ective immediately on Dec. 6, marks a disappointing and frustrating end to a career de ned by dedication, service and conviction. Her tenure as a Douglas County commissioner was fraught with personal and political con ict, but through it all, she delivered on her promises to the voters. is makes her decision to resign just weeks before the end of her term all the more disheartening. Let me be clear: is is not a partisan critique. e issues at hand transcend party a liation. For years, I have observed the dysfunction on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners with growing frustration. e tension between Lora omas and her fellow commissioners, George Teal and Abe Laydon, often seemed more personal than professional. While it’s true that better choices could have been made on all sides to de-escalate the constant turmoil, the fact remains that the work of Douglas County got done — and often done well. at is no small accomplishment in such a combative environment.
I have long respected Lora omas for her leadership, her convictions and her relentless advocacy for responsible government. She has been a bastion of conservative principles, often ghting to keep taxes low, limit government overreach and ensure accountability to the taxpayers. ese are values worthy of respect and gratitude. Yet, it is precisely because of her reputation as a ghter that her decision to resign now, in the face of challenges that she has endured for years, is so disappointing.
omas’ resignation raises serious questions that deserve scrutiny. One of her main reasons for stepping down is her eviction from her o ce
The beauty of living with hope
ink of those moments that warm your heart: the cooing of a newborn baby, the laughter of a child, the enduring love of a couple married for 50 years, a breathtaking sunrise or the quiet beauty of a sunset. ese moments remind us of life’s simple, profound beauty and reconnect us to the hope we might have forgotten. For me, hope comes from my faith, the belief that the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth, is with me in all things. is is where I draw my strength and nd the wellspring of my hope. I recognize that not everyone shares this perspective, and that’s OK. Hope is deeply personal, and its sources are as varied as the people who carry it in their hearts. What matters most is nding your own connection to hope and nurturing it.
Hope is not merely a feeling but the foundation of a purposeful life. Hope fu-
els purpose, and purpose drives passion. Passion, in turn, primes the pump of performance. When we act with purpose and passion, we achieve results. And when those results align with our values and goals, they bring us joy. is progression, from hope to joy, forms a beautiful cycle, a virtuous loop that carries us forward even in challenging times. e power of hope lies in its ability to inspire us to dream and strive, even when the odds seem stacked against us. Hope allows us to see beyond today’s struggles and envision a brighter tomorrow. It gives us the courage to take that rst step, keep going, and believe in the possibilities that lie ahead.
So, as we approach the end of this year and look forward to the next, I encourage you to take a moment to re ect. Ask yourself: Where does your hope come from? What are you grateful for? What sparks joy in your life? ese questions may seem simple, but their answers hold the power to transform how we face each day. Hope is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is the seed from which resilience grows
and the light that guides us through the darkness. Whether in a quiet moment of prayer, the embrace of a loved one, or the beauty of the natural world, hope is always there, waiting to be rediscovered. Let this season of gratitude also be a season of hope. Let it be a time to reconnect with what truly matters, celebrate life’s joys and blessings and step into the future with a heart full of possibility. Hope is the beginning, and joy is the result. May you nd both, and may they sustain you in all the seasons to come. What is your hope story? I would love to hear about it, especially as we enter another new year at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when whether we are trying to reignite the pilot light of hope or fan the burning ames of our existing hope, it really will lead to a better-than-good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
C.J. Garbo
GARBO
by Commissioners Teal and Laydon to make way for state Sen. Kevin Van Winkle, who was elected to take her seat and normally would have done so in January. is raises the question: Why was it necessary to evict her from her o ce now, rather than waiting for her term to o cially conclude? Van Winkle has not yet been sworn in and does not have the legal authority to conduct county business. Was it truly impossible for him to use one of the other executive o ce spaces available in the county building?
At the same time, Lora omas’ rationale that she could not adequately serve her constituents without her o ce also deserves scrutiny. In today’s world, countless professionals manage complex responsibilities remotely, many in roles more demanding than that of a county commissioner (though the commissioner role is certainly demanding). Could omas not have completed her term working from home or another temporary location?
ese questions underscore the pettiness that has unfortunately de ned this Board of Commissioners at times for far too long. is situation is not just an indictment of the toxic environment that Lora omas endured — it is also a reection of the failures of collaboration and compromise by all involved. What compounds the disappointment is the timing of her resignation. On the same day that Douglas County and state leaders gathered to honor Kendrick Castillo, a young hero who sacri ced his life to save others during the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting, Lora omas chose to make her resignation public. is was a solemn occasion meant to unify the community and focus on the memory of a true hero. Instead, Lora omas’ resignation drew attention away from that moment of collective reection and mourning. I believe wholeheartedly that this was not her intent, but optics matter. is timing risks creating the impression that her decision was more about drawing attention to her own grievances than serving the people of Douglas County.
For someone as committed to public service as Lora omas, this unintended consequence is a tragedy of its own. Her critics will undoubtedly use it to diminish her legacy, and her supporters are
left grappling with the frustration of seeing such a dedicated leader step away under these circumstances.
Lora omas has spent decades building a legacy as a public servant. From her trailblazing career with the Colorado State Patrol to her tenure as Douglas County coroner and commissioner, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to transparency, scal responsibility, and the well-being of her constituents. Her achievements, including the creation of the new 23rd Judicial District and the establishment of the Douglas County Health Department, are signi cant and deserving of praise.
Yet, her resignation risks overshadowing those accomplishments. By leaving in this manner, she hands her critics ammunition to question her resilience and commitment. Worse, she leaves her supporters with an unshakable sense of frustration, wondering why she couldn’t stick it out for just six more weeks.
Despite my frustration, I must acknowledge and respect the years of service Lora omas has given to Douglas County. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on this community, and for that, we owe her our gratitude.
But I cannot help but feel deeply disappointed by how her tenure has ended. I hope that history will remember Lora omas for her many accomplishments and not for the way her time as commissioner came to a premature and avoidable conclusion.
ank you, Lora, for your service. While your resignation is a bitter pill to swallow, your dedication to the principles of responsible government and your tireless advocacy for the people of Douglas County are appreciated. I sincerely hope that I am wrong about the potential negative impact of this decision and that your legacy will endure as one of strength, integrity, and service to the community.
is guest column was written by C.J. Garbo of Castle Rock, a political strategist and public servant with a career spanning governance, public policy, campaign management and community engagement. He is vice chairman of the Douglas County Planning Commission and a community safety volunteer with the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce. He has been chairman of the Castle Rock Election Commission, chairman of the Douglas County Young Republicans and district captain of the Douglas County GOP.
e meeting location is at Douglas County Human Services, Conference Room, 4400 Castleton Court in Castle Rock. Older adults as well as those who serve and support older adults are invited. After the presentation, the meeting will conclude with community conversation.
e Seniors’ Council is conducting a medical access survey. Input from older adults and service providers is important to determine the ease or di culty in seeing medical providers. Call Douglas County Community Services at 303-6637681 for directions on how to access the survey or search for Seniors’ Council at douglas.co.us/community-services.
e Feb. 6 SCDC meeting will address modi able risk factors to stave o dementia. Details will be posted on the
SCDC website at douglas.co.us/community-services — seaarch for Seniors’ Council.
e volunteer SCDC leadership team invites older adults and service providers to attend monthly meetings covering a wide range of subjects pertaining to aging e ectively. Our mission is Living Well/Aging Well in Douglas County. Our motto: Be Heard! Keep Learning! Make a Di erence! For those who are interested, there are one-time volunteer roles as well as ongoing volunteer roles. SCDC is supported by Douglas County and partners with Douglas County Libraries, as well as a variety of service providers and senior groups.
Questions or comments? Email DCSeniorLife@douglas.co.us. Like Seniors’ Council of Douglas County on Facebook for updates and information. Join us!
is guest column was written by Jean Spahr, the publicity chair of Seniors’ Council of Douglas County.
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Every artist, crafter or hobbyist needs a collection of supplies, materials and equipment to accompany their creative passion.
A few stores around Denver seek to help creatives both build their collection and rehome it, if necessary. e Craft Box in Wheat Ridge, and ReCreative in downtown Denver, are both dedicated used art supplies stores that accept donations for resale – essentially thrift stores for artists.
“We’ve had kilns, massive oor looms, pottery wheels, everything down to the individual buttons,” ReCreative Programs Director Kelly Eigenberger said about the store’s inventory.
Eigenberger, who is also a clay artist, said her main goal at ReCreative is to help make art more accessible, especially when it comes to cost. Eigenberger said she knows and relates to the nancial squeeze working artists face, between studio rentals, equipment and marketing their creations.
“I love getting to hook it up for people who I see working really hard and creating access on the retail side of art,” she said. “I mean, the cost of rubber stamps is criminal.”
In addition to the reuse store, ReCreative is a nonpro t that houses artist studios, a membership-based woodshop and an art gallery. e store also o ers classes, ranging from watercolor painting to sewing to kintsugi, a Japanese technique for repairing pottery with gold.
Eigenberger said a community has built up around ReCreative, with a loop of customers becoming featured artists in the gallery or instructors of classes, creating loyal shoppers and connections for donations.
“It means a lot to have friendly neighbors and the support that comes from our people,” Eigenberger said.
Another of ReCreative’s missions is to throw away as little as possible. As of December, the store had diverted 28,000 pounds of supplies from land lls in 2024. Donations are accepted by appointment, which can be made online.
Eigenberger said donating supplies has the dual bene ts of being more environmentally friendly and helping other artists.
“I think that we’re all inclined to collect in one way or another,” Eigenberger said. “But as we collect and lose interest, there’s a lot of guilt about it, so being able to con rm for people that what I’m taking will be used by someone is important.”
Similar to ReCreative, e Craft Box is part used sup-
ply store and part haven for artists, providing space for a variety of art groups and clubs, like Quilts of Valor and the Aspen Leaf Button Collectors.
Liz Boxler, the owner of e Craft Box, said her goal is to create a community space through thrifty crafting.
“Our purpose is twofold, of course, to nd homes for all this crafty stu , but also to work with local charities that need or want things that are handmade,” Boxler said.
When donated supplies aren’t t for resale, Boxler, who is also a quilter, will sometimes use them to create goods for people in need. For example, Boxler has made dget quilts for people with Alzheimer’s, crochet pouches for catheter bags and reusable grocery bags for the food pantry.
Boxler has found that there are more supplies that could be reused than she will ever be able to manage, but she tries to do what she can. is year, the store has diverted 1.4 tons of fabric, books, rubber stamps and other craft supplies from land lls.
Boxler estimates that since she opened the store in 2012, that amount is more than 9 tons and 260,000 items. Most of her donations come from estates and
people who are moving, Boxler said. e store accepts donations by appointment, which can be made online.
“ ey’re de-stashing, is what we call it when people are moving, or they’re downsizing, or they just realize they’re gonna have to live to be 150 years old to do all these projects,” she said.
Luckily, there are also plenty of people eager to nd new purposes for the various beads, frames, yarn, fabric, paints and endless other materials stocked at e Craft Box.
Not only is it a cheaper way to maintain a collection of supplies, Boxler said used supplies are also popular with people wanting to test a new hobby.
“People can try out new crafts much easier,” Boxler said. “If somebody wanted to try quilting but fabric is so expensive, this is a way they can do that without investing a lot upfront. And then if they like it, they can expand on that.”
Boxler said one of the best things about the store is that there’s something for everyone and every skill level.
Kelly Eigenberger, the programs director at ReCreative, said the store’s mission is twofold: to help divert supplies from landfills and to make art more financially accessible. ReCreative also houses an art gallery, studio space and a membershipbased woodshop.
ReCreative is fueled by donations, which Eigenberger said mostly come from estate sales and people who are moving or downsizing. In 2024, the store accepted more than 28,000 pounds of materials.
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Helping families focus on preserving meaningful items
Local couple brings compassion to estate sales in Douglas
County
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
From antique items to o ce supplies to clothing, estate sales can be seen as a one-of-a-kind pop-up retail shop in the community.
While it may be fun for shoppers to walk through someone’s home and discover unique treasures for sale, for the families putting on the estate sale, it can be di cult as many of these items have sentimental value.
Marc and Jelena Agins of Grasons Estate Sales, a nationwide service, understand the emotional toll that accompanies an estate sale.
“Often, it’s a once or twice in a lifetime experience,” said Marc Agins. “Many families feel lost and are dealing with the emotional weight of letting go of items that hold sentimental value.”
e couple has had a long-time love for antiques and estate sales, so when Marc Agins was searching for a new job and the opportunity to work for the Grasons Estate Sales franchise came up, they knew it would be the perfect business for them.
Together, Marc and Jelena Agins operate Grasons of Southwest Denver, which serves Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Centennial and other surrounding communities.
O ering a compassionate approach to estate sales, the two work with families to ease the process and help them preserve
meaningful memories while optimizing the nancial outcome of their estate sale.
“We aim to make the process as smooth as possible for each family and maximize the sale’s success without disturbing the keepsakes they cherish,” Marc Agins said, adding that they want to respect family heirlooms.
An estate sale di ers from a garage sale. Estate sales are common for families who have just lost a loved one and are looking to part with some of their items, but they can also take place for other reasons such as downsizing. An estate sale is larger and usually includes a wider range of items which are often of higher quality or value, whereas a garage sale tends to have a limited number of items with low price tags to help the seller declutter a home.
To help prep a family for an estate sale, Marc and Jelena Agins help pull items out of boxes, drawers and closets. ose items are then appraised and priced before they are staged to look like a retail store. Additionally, surveillance cameras are set up around the home to prevent theft.
“ e family members will go through the home and select items and memories that they would like to keep, but then what do you do with the rest of that stu ,” Jelena Agins said.
She added that while families can hire a junk company to dump the items — which is not environmentally friendly — instead, families can liquidate the items through an estate sale.
Although estate sales are commonly held after someone passes, Marc and Jelena Agins also assist people who are looking to downsize because they’re
either moving into a smaller home, assisted living or they’re moving out of the state.
ey also o er educational workshops during which they include real estate professionals, senior transportation professionals, donation centers, trash companies and others to speak with older adults on the reasons why they may want to downsize.
One of the bene ts is that it can be a proactive step that alleviates the burden on family members later on, said Marc Agins, so families can focus on the more meaningful items such as photobooks and diplomas.
He added that they often tell people to not hold onto material items just for the sake of holding onto them — rather, keep only the items that keep the family alive.
“It means nothing if it doesn’t really have memories that bring that person closer to you,” said Marc Agins. “It’s just an object that has served its purpose.”
For Marc and Jelena Agins, being a part of Grasons Estate Sales means helping serve the community.
“It’s our job to help families transition from one phase or one part of their life to the next,” said Marc Agins. “ at’s a feeling that you can’t get by selling groceries or picking up trash.”
Estate sales can be seen as a one-of-a-kind pop-up retail shop that o ers antique items, o ce supplies, furniture, kitchen appliances, clothing and more.
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‘Red alert’ for soccer as ejections soar in high school sports
BY STEVE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
e number of red cards in boys and girls soccer matches is going up among both players and coaches.
In 2023, game o cials handed out 27 red cards (ejections) to girls players and 236 to boys players, according to Justin Saylor, assistant commissioner for the Colorado High School Activities Association. In 2024, the number increased to 39 for girls players and 242 for boys.
Mike Lovinguth, Arrupe Jesuit High School’s assistant principal and the chairman of CHSAA’s soccer committee, said that none of those instances seem appropriate for the coaches.
“I’m not sure what the reason is,” Saylor said during a soccer committee meeting in early December. “To see 39 red cards for girls and 242 red cards for boys, we’ve got something we need to look at. It’s worth a discussion about how we’re going to address that. What can we do? Something has to be done. How can we lower this number?”
CHSAA o cials said of those boys ejections, 30 were for denying an obvious chance to score a goal. Fifty-three were for violent conduct, 97 were the result of two yellow cards, or cautions, and 35 were for foul or abusive language.
Coach ejections are on the increase, too. O cials tossed out ve girls coaches in 2023 and just four this last spring. In 2023, 18 boys coaches were ejected. e number grew to 30 this season.
Of the coaching ejections on boys teams, six of the red cards were for foul language, 12 for two yellow cards, seven were for dissents and three were for taunting.
Saylor couldn’t address ejection rates for sports over which he is not responsible. Frederick High School Athletic Director Ty Gordon said ejection rates increased for the recently concluded football season.
Doherty High School Athletic Director Jon Shub asked for a breakdown of the reasons for the ejections.
“ e numbers on the boys side are one per team throughout a season and lower for the girls. Coaches are 10% for the boys and signi cantly lower for the girls,” he said. “If we can have more disaggregated data, that might be helpful as well.” e CHSAA o ce keeps a record of the reasons for each ejection.
“It’s useful to look at what the second yellow was for … dissent, violent conduct,” said Ken Hehir, president of the state high school soccer o cials association. “ e key thing to bear in mind is not the absolute number; it’s the increase. e percentages of each type of card is going
to be similar. It’s just there’s a lot more of them. Boys games are more intense, but that shouldn’t equate to more coach reds, even if the game is more intense.”
Fossil Ridge High School girls soccer coach Cyrus Salehi said the issue goes back to leadership. He called the number of coaching red cards “appalling.”
“If you have players who are taking ‘last-man’ reds, pulling a player’s jersey to deny, that’s just one aspect,” he said. “Studs up, breaking a player’s leg (it happened to the SaberCats last year, Salehi noted), and then their coach pats them on the back, you have coaches that are unhinged. It’s leadership. Something needs to be done. Why is that tolerated?” Hehir said the increase in coaching red cards “is the most concerning part.” “ e referee has more control on the eld. Cards are used for game management, game control,” Hehir said. “ e coach numbers are very concerning.”
Ejection penalties
Coaches who are tossed out of games have to complete national courses for sportsmanship and teaching behavior. ey have to sit out two games for the rst ejection, while players have to sit out one. Coaches also go on probation.
“We did bring in that two-game suspension a few years back because we were seeing an uptick in coach reds,” Saylor said. We felt that additional punishment may give a coach a second thought about continuing a discussion with an o cial, but it appears not to have worked.”
A coach’s second ejection prompts a meeting with CHSAA o cials. A third ejection results in a restriction. Saylor said he’d not seen a coach placed on restriction in his ve years with CHSAA.
Stephen Dimit, the president of soccer coaches within the Colorado High School Coaches Association, thought any extra educational piece involved the right people.
“I’d be curious how many of these red cards are repeat red cards year after year. How many of these coaches are continuing to coach these teams?” he asked. “ e last few seasons, I haven’t seen a red card.”
Saylor said the same group of o cials work both boys and girls matches.
“ ere are more girls games, yet we have four girls coaches ejected and 30 on the boys,” he said. “I’m struggling to understand why that’s happening. e number of dissent reds is going to be above the girls’. e majority of the girls’ reds will be for play on the eld.”
Salehi suggested more of an accountability piece between the coaches and their athletic directors. Hehir said the shock value of the numbers will have an e ect.
“We can work closely with Justin and CHSAA and the coaches group to set expectations,” he said. “We’re all on the same page. If we can lay out expectations on coach behavior, what’s acceptable and not acceptable, we can set some expectations.”
According to the Colorado High School Activities Association, the number of red card penalties for high school soccer has increased significantly in recent years. SHUTTERSTOCK
Incoming DA George Brauchler says ‘expectation should be incarceration’
Upcoming first-ever district attorney of new judicial district addresses the public
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e man who will be the rst-ever district attorney of Colorado’s rst new judicial district in decades — George Brauchler, a Republican and former DA — stood in Douglas County and delivered what he called a “public service announcement.”
“If you want to come down here and make your home here, you want to come down and get an education for your kids, start a business, you want to shop here, you want to be entertained here, we welcome you, and we promise you that we will keep you safe while you’re down here,” Brauchler said on Dec. 18 at the county headquarters in Castle Rock.
“But if you come down here with the intent to victimize us or to steal from us, your expectation should be incarceration,” Brauchler said. “And that is the approach that this district attorney’s o ce is going to take to crime.”
Brauchler, the former 18th Judicial District attorney, won election by a large margin for the new 23rd Judicial District in November. e race encompassed a set of counties that made for a deep-red electorate.
Colorado’s court system is made up of 22 judicial districts, and a new district is on the way. Currently, the 18th district
includes Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert and Lincoln counties.
But the state legislature — at least partly driven by a political split in the 18th district — decided to break it up, moving Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties into the new 23rd district.
e 23rd district is set to launch in January. e 18th district will then only include Arapahoe County. Residents of Arapahoe County voted in a separate race to select a new district attorney in the November election as well.
A district attorney serves as the head prosecutor for a region of Colorado’s
courts, also leading the prosecutors who work in that DA’s o ce. e o ce is responsible for prosecuting crimes that allegedly occur in the area.
Brauchler, a longtime politician who has appeared on ballots in several elections, served eight years as DA for the 18th district, wrapping up his term in 2021. He lives in Douglas County.
He spoke at a news conference anked by a large group that included local policymakers and law enforcement.
“We will go out of our way to track you down and to hold you accountable,” Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly
said. “If you run from us, you will go to jail tired and with additional charges.”
Elbert County Sheri Tim Norton said his county has a “high rise of fentanyl deals right now, and thefts come along with that and so does other crime.”
“We are looking to put the bad guys in jail,” Norton said.
Brauchler said he has been reading “a bunch of studies, social studies, that say that the length of a sentence is not as important as the certainty of being caught.”
“But the follow on to that is: ‘and being held accountable,’” Brauchler added. “And so I think to some extent, what you’ll see us doing is trying to get to sooner, more predictable consequences.”
On the topic of undocumented immigrants, Brauchler spoke about the local nature of his jurisdiction.
“I am not an arm of the federal government,” Brauchler said, adding: “However, in keeping this community safe, if there are federal partners of ours that we can work with … if we can do things to rid ourselves of the criminal element — and I don’t care where they come from, I don’t care if they’re a citizen or noncitizen — you’re going to get my attention and my support.”
He added: “If you are here and you are undocumented, the law enforcement guy’s best advice is: Get documented. If it’s not going to be to follow that law, my next best advice is: Be on your (best) behavior.”
“I will not treat people here di erently based on their country of origin or their citizenship status. Not going to do it,” Brauchler said. “We are about the equal application of the law. We are about the rule of law.”
George Brauchler, incoming district attorney for the new 23rd Judicial District, speaks Dec. 18 at the Douglas County headquarters in Castle Rock.
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Purported common address: 8618 CANONGATE LANE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130.
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, 02/12/2025, 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: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE,
DATE: 10/16/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Adele Martinez
The
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 4, 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) Carl Dean Amann II and Alicyn M. Amann
Original Beneficiary(ies)
FirsTier Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FirsTier Bank
Date of Deed of Trust
September 06, 2022
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 07, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022059729
Original Principal Amount
$1,113,637.50
Outstanding Principal Balance
$1,103,637.50
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: in payment on all its obligations and indebtedness to Lender under multiple loan documents, has permitted mechanic’s liens to enter on Lender’s security interests in property, and has advised Lender and others that it has ceased business, will not pay on any of obligations or indebtedness to Lender and will not finish any of the construction projects in which Lender has a security interest.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Parcel 5, Keene Ranch Filing No. 4, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 2480 Castle Butte Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
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, 01/29/2025, 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 12/5/2024
Last Publication 1/2/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/04/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado
By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ERIC JONSEN #15076 ALLEN VELLONE WOLF HELFRICH & FACTOR, PC 1600 STOUT STREET, SUITE 1900, DENVER, CO 80202
Attorney File # 21208
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 October 4, 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)
KRISHNA HOWARD-NAPOLEON
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Date of Deed of Trust
April 21, 2023
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 24, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023016785
Original Principal Amount
$417,292.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$413,313.58
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are
hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
UNIT 4-207 IN BUILDING 4, THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS – BUILDING 4, RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 2022 AS RECEPTION NO. 2022078489, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MARCH 12, 2020 AS RECEPTION NO. 2020018177 IN SAID RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL LAND TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MARCH 15, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. 2023010719, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. AND THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT GARAGE 4-G IN BUILDING 4 AS DEPICTED AND DELINEATED ON THE PLAT OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS – BUILDING 4, RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 2022, AS RECEPTION NO. 2022078489, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED MARCH 12, 2020 AS RECEPTION NO. 2020018177 IN SAID RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL LAND RECORDED MARCH 15, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. 2023010719, IN SAID RECORDS, AND BY THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS (LCE GARAGE ALLOCATION) RECORDED APRIL 21, 2023 AS RECEPTION NO. 2023016692, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9291 TWENTY MILE ROAD CONDO 207, 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, 01/29/2025, 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: 12/5/2024
Last Publication: 1/2/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/04/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553
BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010250710
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 October 16, 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) Frinza Benish Shaikh, Mohammed Imran Shaikh
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Inspire Home Loans Inc
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
March 29, 2021
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 29, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021042009
Original Principal Amount
$410,038.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$384,875.39
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/or other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Unit One Hundred Eight (2-108), Condominium Building Two (2) and Garage 2-H in Building Two (2), The Trails at Westcreek Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map of The Trails at Westcreek Condominiums - Building 2, recorded February 23, 2021, at Reception No. 2021023206, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of The Trails at Westcreek Condominiums, recorded on March 12, 2020 at Reception No. 2020018177 in said records.
Purported common address: 9287 Twenty Mile Road #108, 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, 02/12/2025, 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: 12/19/2024
Last Publication: 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/16/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 24CO00432-1
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 October 16, 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) James F Lewis and Nancie B Lewis
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Stearns Bank National Association
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Stearns Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust
June 19, 2017
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 27, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017043159
Original Principal Amount
$450,700.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$203,564.73
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 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.
LOT 17, BLOCK 3, CASTLE OAKS ESTATES FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 3237 El Charro Point, Castle Rock, CO 80108.
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, 02/12/2025, 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
SITUATED
THE
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 6, Plum Creek Ridge at Castle Rock, Amendment No. 2, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 1025 S. Gilbert Street, Unit A, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St.
§38-38-109(1)(b)
SALE NO. 2024-0155
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 5, 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) Hayes and Bigbee, LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies) First Financial Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt First Financial Bank Date of Deed of Trust May 08, 2020 County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 23, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021022484
Original Principal Amount
$617,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$471,957.29
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments when due to First Financial Bank pursuant to the terms of the Loans THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
A tract located in the SE1/4NW1/4 Section 15, Township 6 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., aka most of Lot 2, F & K Subdivision, more or less, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 15; Thence Easterly along the North line of said Section 15, a distance of 785.00 feet to a point of intersection with the Easterly Right of Way line of a County Road; Thence on an angle to the right of 85°58’00” and along said Easterly right of Way line a distance of 1,643.28 feet;
Thence on an angle to the left of 90°00’00” a distance of 799.22 feet to a point, said point being 358.5 feet West of the Westerly Right of Way line of Colorado State Highway 83, and 358.5 feet being measured at right angles thereto;
Thence on an angle to the right of 87° 15’03” and along a line parallel to said Westerly Right of Way line, a distance of 256.13 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence on an angle to the left of 90°00'00", a distance of 358.50 feet to a point on said Westerly Right of Way line; Thence on an angle to the right of 90°00’ 00" and along said Right of Way line a distance of 135.66 feet;
Thence on an angle to the right of 90°00’ 00" a distance of 358.50 feet; Thence on an angle to the right of 90°00'00” and along a line parallel to the said Westerly Right of Way line a distance of 135.66 feet to the True Point of Beginning; County of Douglas, State of Colorado For Information Only: Per Assessor records, also known as Lot 1, Parker Animal Hospital 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 10225 S PARKER RD, 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, 07/23/2025, the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-109(1)(b) via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
Corrected First Publication: 12/26/2024
Corrected Last Publication: 1/23/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 12/12/2024
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:
NICHOLAS A. BUDA #55727
BAIRD HOLM, LLP
1700 FARNMA ST, SUITE 1500, OMAHA, NE 68102 (402) 636-8330
Attorney File # 6464915.1
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 October 16, 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) Adamo Building Company, LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies)
FirsTier Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FirsTier Bank Date of Deed of Trust
August 20, 2020
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 24, 2020
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020078551
Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 03, 2021
Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021134236
Original Principal Amount $234,008.95
Outstanding Principal Balance $299,229.45
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: has defaulted in payment on all its obligations and indebtedness to Lender under multiple loan documents, has permitted mechanic’s liens to enter on Lender’s security interests in property, and has advised Lender and others that it has ceased business, will not pay on any of obligations or indebtedness to Lender and will not finish any of the construction projects in which Lender has a security interest.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CASTLE ROCK, IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
That part of Lot 1, Sellers Landing, Town of Castle Rock, County of Douglas, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North half of the Northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 67 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Town of Castle Rock, County of Douglas, State of Colorado, and considering the South line of the North half of the Northwest quarter to bear South 89 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds East with all bearings contained herein relative thereto; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds east along the South line of the North half of the Northwest quarter a distance of 1882.10 feet to a point on the West right of way line of Lake Gulch Road, said point being Southeast corner of Lot 1, Sellers Landing; thence North 37 degrees 38 minutes 15 seconds West along said West right of way line and along the Easterly line of said Lot 1 a distance of 927.94 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 37 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West along said right of way line and said Easterly line of Lot 1 a distance of 84.88 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 65 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 311.70 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence South 46 degrees 32 minutes 31 seconds East along the West line of said Lot 1 a distance of 201.39 feet; thence North 42 degrees 51 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 255.62 feet; thence North 52 degrees 21 minutes 45 seconds East a distance of 20.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Also known as Lots 1 through 5 inclusive and Tracts A and B, Greystone Villas, Town of Castle Rock, County of Douglas, State of Colorado
Purported common address: Pt of Lot 1 Seller’s Landing .922 AM/L, Castle Rock, CO 80104. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described
herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/12/2025, 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 12/19/2024
Last Publication 1/16/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/16/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
ERIC JONSEN #15076
ALLEN VELLONE WOLF HELFRICH & FACTOR, PC 1600 STOUT STREET, SUITE 1900, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 991-5970
Attorney File # FTB 21094
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 5, 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) Hayes and Bigbee, LLC
Original Beneficiary(ies)
First Financial Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
First Financial Bank Date of Deed of Trust
March 30, 2021
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2021043385
Original Principal Amount
$1,334,900.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$1,272,622.63
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments when due to First Financial Bank pursuant to the terms of the Loans.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
A tract located in the SE1/4NW1/4 Section 15, Township 6 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., aka most of Lot 2, F & K Subdivision, more or less, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 15; Thence Easterly along the North line of said Section 15, a distance of 785.00 feet to a point of intersection with the Easterly Right of Way line of a County Road; Thence on an angle to the right of 85°58'00" and along said Easterly right of Way line a distance of 1,643.58 feet; Thence on an angle to the left of 90°00’00” a distance of 799.22 feet to a point, said point being 358.5 feet West of the Westerly Right of Way line of Colorado State Highway 83, and 358.5 feet being measured at right angles thereto; Thence on an angle to the right of 87°15’03" and along a line parallel to said Westerly Right of Way line, a distance of 256.13 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence on an angle to the left of 90°00’00”, a distance of 358.50 feet to a point on said Westerly Right of Way line; Thence on an angle to the right of 90°00’ 00” and along said Right of Way line a distance of 135.66 feet; Thence on an angle to the right of 90°00’00” a distance of 358.50 feet; Thence on an angle to the right of 90°00'00" and along a line parallel to the said Westerly Right of Way line a distance of 135.66 feet to the True Point of Beginning; County of Douglas, State of Colorado
For Information Only: Per Assessor records, also known as Lot 1, Parker Animal Hospital 1, County of
Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 10225 S. Parker Road, 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, 07/23/2025, the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-109(1)(b) via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
Corrected First Publication: 12/26/2024
Corrected Last Publication: 1/23/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 12/12/2024
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:
NICHOLAS A. BUDA #55727 BAIRD HOLM, LLP 1700 FARNMA ST, SUITE 1500, OMAHA, NE 68102 (402) 636-8330 Attorney File # 6472688.2
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 October 16, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.
Original Grantor(s) William James Maline and Chelsea Marie Maline
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nonimee for FirstBank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FirstBank
Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2022 County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022021415
Original Principal Amount
$577,459.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $551,472.09
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 by the Deed of Trust and related loan documents.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 92, OF STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 4B, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK, PAGE(S), OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO.
Purported common address: 8173 Big Thompson Street, Littleton, CO 80125.
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, 02/12/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest
PUBLIC NOTICES
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240191
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 16, 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) David Aguilera Maximiliano AND David Aguilera Rojas Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
September 01, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 08, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022059871
Original Principal Amount
$554,766.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$542,563.03
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 13, BLOCK 1, MEAD'S CROSSING AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11293 Latigo Ln, 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.
Colorado Hazardous Waste Act
Name of Permittee: Douglas County Bomb Squad
Location of Treatment: DCSO Evidence Storage Facility (Evtech), 2965 Highway 85, Castle Rock, CO, 80109
The Douglas County Bomb Squad has been authorized to treat ammunitions turned into DCSO by Douglas County citizens by detonation.
Burning of the waste is a safe management method for this waste. This emergency permit expired immediately after treatment was completed.
Legal Notice No. 948168
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Ordinance No. 24-11, and any changes thereto, shall be considered on second reading for adoption at a public hearing meeting of the City Council to be held at 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree Civic Center, Lone Tree, CO 80124 on January 07, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE
Series of 2024 Ordinance No. 24-11
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING LEASE AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS AND EXTENSIONS AT THE LONE TREE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO:
ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY
A. The City of Lone Tree (the "City") is a home rule municipality operating under the Lone Tree Home Rule Charter (the “Charter”) adopted on May 5, 1998, and a Municipal Code adopted on December 7, 2004. Pursuant to the Charter, the Municipal Code and the authority given home rule cities, the City may adopt and amend Ordinances.
B. The procedures by which the City may lease real property to or from any person, firm or corporation, public and private, governmental, or otherwise, are set forth in Section 3, Article XVI of the Charter.
ARTICLE 2 – FINDINGS OF FACT
A. The City Charter provides that any lease of City property for a period of more than one year shall be by ordinance and any lease of City property for one year or less than one year shall be by resolution or ordinance.
B. The City has entered into certain lease agreements for office suites for various terms of lease periods at the Lone Tree Municipal Building.
DECEMBER 2024.
Legal Notice No. 948160
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metropolitan Districts
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME HIGHLANDS RANCH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by Order of the District Court, in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, entered on the 27th day of November, 2024, the Douglas County District Court officially changed the name of the Centennial Water and Sanitation District to the Highlands Ranch Water and Sanitation District. As soon as practical, the Court Order will be recorded in the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County and filed with the Division of Local Government and County entities.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that effective immediately, the Centennial Water and Sanitation District will be now known as the Highlands Ranch Water and Sanitation District.
HIGHLANDS RANCH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
By /s/ Tammy Essmeier, Chair
Legal Notice No. 948123
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
City of Castle Pines
2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Street Improvement Program Project No. 2024-PW-003
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to and in accordance with the requirements of Sections 24-91-103(1)(b) and 38-26-107(1), C.R.S., that the City of Castle Pines, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment on January 10, 2025, (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor:
EDW C Levy CO., d/b/a Schmidt Construction 8800 Dix Ave Detroit, MI 48209
E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80111, on or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the Meridian Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MERIDIAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
/s/ Ken Lykens, Secretary/General Manager
Legal Notice No. 948136
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Separate sealed bids for the Motsenbocker Shop Materials Storage (CIP 25-002) as described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, will be received by electronic bid through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www. bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker until 10:00 am local time, January 17, 2025 and then publicly opened and read aloud via an online Zoom conference. The Zoom conference information will be added to BidNet via a Communication prior to the bid date.
Electronic construction plans, specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker on or after 2:00 p.m. on December 20, 2024.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of at least five percent (5%) of the Bid. The vendors can upload their bid bond when responding online. The bond will be retained by the Town as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a Contract and Performance, Payment and Maintenance bond in accordance with his bid when notified of the award.
The Town shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes which impact the technical submission of Bids are required. Addenda will be posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//townof-parker. Plan Holders are responsible for either revisiting website prior to the due date to ensure that they have any addenda which may have been issued after the initial download.
The Plan Holder shall certify its acknowledgment of the addendum by signing the addendum and returning it with its Bid. In the event of conflict with the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior addenda only to the extent specified.
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, 01/29/2025, 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'
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/12/2025, 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: 12/19/2024 Last Publication: 1/16/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/16/2024
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. APRIL NORTON #34861
N. APRIL WINECKI #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-031652
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. 240191 First Publication: 12/19/2024 Last Publication: 1/16/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press City and County Public Notice
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
C. The City Council desires to approve and ratify those currently existing lease agreements, future extensions, and amendments thereto, and certain new leases.
ARTICLE 3 –AUTHORIZATION OF FUTURE AMENDMENTS AND EXTENSIONS OF EXISTING LEASES
A. The following lease agreements (the “Leases”), copies of which are on file with the Lone Tree City Clerk, are hereby renewed and extended, and the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the Lease renewals, on behalf of the City of Lone Tree:
1. Lease Agreement between the City of Lone Tree and South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce dated March 1, 2023, for Suite 270A and Suite 270B, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124.
2. Lease Agreement between the City of Lone Tree and Kimmer Consulting Group LLC dated January 1, 2023, for Suite 240, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124.
3. Lease Agreement between the City of Lone Tree and South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce dated January 1, 2022, for Suite 270E, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124.
B. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to approve future amendments and extensions of the Leases specifically identified in Article 3.A. of this Ordinance for subsequent terms on similar terms and conditions, provided that the rental rates for any such Lease extension or amendment are equal to or higher than the rental rates set forth in the Leases.
ARTICLE 4 - RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF PRIOR ACTIONS
All actions heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance) by the City Council or the officers or agents of the City Council, including but not limited to the City Manager and City staff, relating to the Leases are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
ARTICLE 5 – SEVERABILITY
If any part or provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such part, provision, or application shall not affect any of the remaining parts, provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, part or application, and to this end the provisions and parts of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.
ARTICLE 6 - EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication after the first reading if no changes are made on second reading, or twenty (20) days after publication following second reading if changes are made upon second reading.
INTRODUCED READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ON THIS 17TH DAY OF
(hereinafter, the “Contractor”), for and on account of all work completed on the Pavement Rehabilitation – Street Improvement Program (the “Project”) under the agreement between the Contractor and the City dated May 29, 2024.
The Project was completed on December 1, 2024, within the boundaries of the City, whose business address is 7437 Village Square Drive Suite #200, Castle Pines, Colorado 80108, in Douglas County, Colorado.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of the Project, may at any time prior to the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 7437 Village Square Drive Suite #200, Castle Pines, Colorado 80108 prior to the Final Settlement Date. Verified statements of claim filed with the City Clerk shall include a signed, notarized letter from the claimant describing the claim and invoices supporting the claim.
3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to the Final Settlement Date shall release the City, its City Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim(s).
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE
PINES:
By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948144
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meridian Metropolitan District will make final payment at their offices located at 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80111, on or after January 14, 2025 to American West Construction, LLC (Contractor) for all work done by said contractor on the Lift Station “A” – Force and Gravity Main Replacement Project, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of Douglas County, 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 their Subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or their Subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the
The extent of the work is approximately as follows:
Motsenbocker Shop Materials Storage includes renovations to approximately 0.40 acres of an existing parks maintenance yard.
Work includes site demolition, cast-in-place concrete retaining walls, concrete paving, asphalt paving, drainage improvements, electrical and lighting modifications, and native seeding.
DESCRIPTION
Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed for closing them. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, to waive technical defects accordingly as the best interest of the Town may be served, may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Owner.
All bidders questions and inquires shall be directed to the Town of Parker’s Project Manager, Brett Collins at bcollins@parkeronline.org on or before January 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Tom Williams, PE, Engineering/Public Works Director
This Notice to Bidders is not valid without the above signature.
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT BIDDERS
The purpose of this notice is to comply with C.R.S. § 8-19-104(3). If a nonresident bidder is from a state that provides a bidding preference to bidders from that state, then a comparable percentage disadvantage will be applied to the bid of that nonresident bidder. Nonresident bidders may obtain additional information from the Web site for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
Legal Notice No. 948169
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on JANUARY 26, 2025, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and BRANNAN SAND AND GRAVEL for the 2024 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT, Douglas County Project Number 2024-003 , in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said BRANNAN SAND AND GRAVEL for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery,
Chuck Lillis, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30453
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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Persons Giving Notice:
Gwendolyn H. Lillis 13 Castle Pines Dr. N Castle Rock, CO 80108
Legal Notice No. 948130
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Billye Joyce Regan, Deceased Case Number: 24PR199
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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
William Y Regan Personal Representative 2355 Outlook Trail Broomfield CO 80020
Legal Notice No. 948109
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dale Arthur Grinwis, a/k/a Dale A. Grinwis, a/k/a Dale Grinwis, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30518
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, located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sharon Fern Grinwis, Personal Representative
c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
Legal Notice No. 948131
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thanh Van Nguyen, Deceased Case Number 2024PR168
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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ Stacey B. Carpenter
Stacey B. Carpenter, #42180 Zalessky Law Group, LLC Attorney for Personal Representative, Sunhee Jo
Legal Notice No. 948100
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Name Changes
NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 3, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Cameron Jason Neff Turner be changed to Cameron Jason Turner Case No.: 24 C 754
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948167
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 3, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Emmali Dianna Alexander be changed to Emily Dianna Stallsworth Case No.: 24 C 770
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948159
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Leisha Kaye Bicker be changed to Leisha Kaye Smith Case No.: 24C729
By: S Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948129
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 11, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Madelynn Ruth King be changed to Madelynn Ruth Baltimore-King Case No.: 24 C 607
By: S. Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948108
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on August 23, 2024, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Addisyn Harper Ledbetter be changed to Addisyn Parris Ledbetter Case No.: 24C512
By: S. Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948115
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on October 25th, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Jerica Ranae Cherry be changed to Jerrica Ryan Kunau
Case No.: 24 C 694
By: Shawna Wyatt
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948142
First Publication: December 19, 2024
Last Publication: January 2, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition
for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 20, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Lenore Anna Alvarez be changed to Lenore Mellissa Jackson
Case No.: 24 C 730
By: S. Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948094
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 20, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Jodi Renee Nachtrieb be changed to Jodi Rae Nachtrieb
Case No.: 24 C 732
By: S. Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948093
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 3, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor
Child has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Summer Lynn Horn be changed to Summer Love Horn
Case No.: 24 C 762
By: S. Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948158
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Nolan Jay Ochoa be changed to Nolan Kai Ochou
Case No.: 2024 C 571
By: S. Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948104
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on December 16, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Maura Anne Klene be changed to Maura Anne Cannon Klene
Case No.: 24 C 36423
By: Shaine Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948161
First Publication: December 26, 2024
Last Publication: January 9, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 19, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Junior Delroy Gill be changed to Delroy Gill
Case No.: 24 C 786
By: S. Heth
Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. 948117
First Publication: December 12, 2024
Last Publication: December 26, 2024
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on November 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Camila Rose Kolega be changed to Camila Rose Kolega-Ojeda Case No.: 24 C 722
By: S/ Heath Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
(Adoption/Guardian/Other)
Attorney: Niceta Bradburn, #40306
The Harris Law Firm, PLLP 1125 17th Street, Suite 450 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: 303-515-5000
E-mail: Niceta@HarrisFamilyLaw.com Case Number: 2024JA30014 Division: 8
NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND
PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S. To the above named Respondent(s):
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.
Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00
Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child.
The following documents are also served herewith: (check as appropriate)
Petition for (Stepparent, Kinship, Custodial) Adoption
Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship (JDF 520).
