Here’s What Being a “Full-Service” Real Estate Agent Means to Us
To me — and, I believe, to my broker associates at Golden Real Estate — being a “full-service” real estate agent means more than providing the minimum “uniform duties” set forth by the Colorado Real Estate Commission, with my comments in brackets:
“Broker shall exercise reasonable skill and care for seller, including, but not limited to the following:
Performing the terms of any written or oral agreement with seller;
Presenting all offers to and from seller in a timely manner, regardless of whether the property is subject to a contract for sale;
Those are the minimum duties spelled out by the Real Estate Commission for an agent representing a seller. The Commission spells out similar duties for a broker representing a buyer, tenant or landlord.
Disclosing to seller adverse material facts [about the buyer] actually known by broker;
Advising seller to obtain expert advice as to material matters about which broker knows but the specifics of which are beyond the expertise of broker;
Accounting in a timely manner for all money and property received; and
Keeping seller fully informed [throughout] the transaction.
Those are the minimum duties, whether the agent is functioning as a transaction broker or an agent. A transaction broker, which we don’t recommend, is a broker who owes no fidelity to either party, but merely facilitates the transaction. If the broker is an agent, broker has the following additional duties:
“Promoting the interests of seller with the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity [above those of the buyer or him/herself].
Seeking a price and terms that are acceptable to seller [or better].
Counseling seller as to any material benefits or risks of a transaction that are actually known by broker.”
At Golden Real Estate, my broker associates and I are always seeking to “go the extra mile” when serving our clients. For sellers, that could include such things as providing a free professional staging consultation before the home goes on the market, so that it shows its best.
Sometimes the staging consultant recommends moving furniture, and, of course, we help there. And sometimes repairs are required, for which we provide our in-house handyman at the client-only rate of $30 per hour. He can handle light plumbing and light electrical matters such as replacing a vanity, toilet or chandelier, and he’s also good at doing drywall repair, including texturing.
A seller who is downsizing may need to sell or give away unwanted furniture. In many instances, we’ve been able to get the winning buyer in a bidding war to agree to purchase all the unwanted furniture — even if they didn’t want it. If there’s enough good quality furniture, we have an estate sales vendor who will run a sale and then donate the unsold furniture (using his own truck) to the International Rescue Committee, which donates that furniture to refugees from other countries for whom the IRC has found housing.
(When Rita and I sold our Golden home in 2022, we had a bidding war, and the buyer paid us $10,000 for the furniture we didn’t want in our 55+ apartment, and, best of all, I wrote into the contract that we could leave anything else that we didn’t want. That included our garage full of tools and “stuff”!)
Before our box truck died, we provided it
Here Are Some Reviews From Our Past Clients:
Golden Real Estate is the best residential real estate agency i have ever worked with. And I have bought more than 20 houses. What I like most is that they are not afraid to express their frank opinions about any piece of real estate. And I love the house they found for us on South Golden Road. — Don Parker Dave Dlugasch did a phenomenal job working with us! We were not easy buyers because of an extensive “wish list” and he did his homework on each property we looked at until we found the right one. He gave us great advice and was very supportive of all our questions throughout the entire process.
— M. Madigan
Based on Jim Smith's knowledge, experience, and expertise in the real estate arena, we decided to work with him when it came time to downsize. We used Jim and his real estate firm to both purchase the new home and sell our existing property. All communication with Jim has been top notch. He also provided all packing materials and labor to make our move. It was a great experience from start to finish.
— R. Trujillo
We were beyond impressed with Kathy Jonke! She went above and beyond for us. She accommodated all of our needs. She was insightful and extremely helpful throughout the entire process! I can’t recommend her more!
— Eve Wilson
Not only did Jim Smith do a superb job in the marketing and sale of our home, he provided his company's moving truck and long time handyman Mark to move our belongings to our new home in Broomfield. When a problem occurred, he hired an outside moving company to help complete the move in one day instead of two! We are so pleased that Jim helped us through the process of selling our home and moving us into our new home.
— Reese & Sally Ganster Chuck Brown is a superb Realtor. He is very knowledgeable regarding the market, very
proactive and highly professional. Chuck was great at identifying potential properties that met our criteria, he moved very quickly to show us potential properties and his analysis of property values was on point and very thorough. Chuck was extremely proactive and responsive in his communications with us. Chuck went above and beyond our expectations. My wife and I have done six real estate transactions and we think Chuck is the best Realtor ever. We would highly recommend Chuck to other home buyers. — S. Diamond I was helping my mom and her husband sell the house. David Dlugasch was very accommodating to this dynamic. He arranged for all the paperwork to be done at the nursing home for the ease of my mom. David and I worked together to get the very full and dated house ready to go on the market. He went above and beyond by going to the paint store and hardware store etc. He was always available via text for any question I had along the way. He had a lot of resources. The best one was Mark, the handyman. I could always count on Mark. Mark was very meticulous and could do anything. What a great team! I could not have taken on this monumental task without them!!
—Heidi Warner
Greg Kraft was knowledgeable and professional. He was very easy to work with and was super proactive in searching the listings. That was a key in us managing to buy the townhome in a very competitive market. He was also very responsive and communicated really well with us and the listing agents. We would recommend him without reservation.
— J. Knight
Jim Swanson was kind and patient while listening to my questions. He helped me to translate the real estate language and manage the sale process. He connected the dots, allowing me to make good decisions, maintain my personal integrity and profit from the sale when a great offer came to the forefront. Jim, Thank you for putting communication and community first. — Name Withheld
for only the cost of gas used by buyers and sellers, and we still have a storage shed full of previously used moving boxes of all sizes, packing paper and bubble wrap, which we provide free to clients. Many times I have delivered those boxes and packing materials to a client so they don’t have to pick them up. (We’re running low on small moving boxes, if you have some you’d like to give us.)
Sometimes a seller will need to move furniture or other belongings into a storage unit so their home shows better, and we have been able a couple times to procure a free first month’s rent, with no contract beyond that.
Our personal “cleaning lady” isn’t taking on new accounts but is always available for one-time move-out cleanings of our listings. I just found out that she pulls out the range and refrigerator and cleans behind them, which I wouldn’t have expected, but which makes sense, because the buyer is likely to replace one of those appliances and would be disgusted at how dirty it was there! Thanks, Cybil!
Golden Real Estate is still one of the only brokerages which shoots a narrated video tour for every listing and posts it on YouTube, with links to the MLS, which in turns gets it onto the public and broker websites which get their listings from the MLS. We’ve been doing that for two decades, yet other brokers have been slow to realize its value. It has resulted in some out-of-state buyers (including one last fall) going under contract without seeing the listing in person until they fly in for the home inspection.
We also have switched to a photographic vendor owned by Zillow for shooting the magazine-quality still photos and Matterport interactive photos for our listings. They also
Column Now Appears Bi-Weekly “Real Estate Today” will be on this page every other week, so the next time you’ll see it will be May 22. On those alternate weeks, you will find a half-page ad on a related topic. Next week it will be my monthly “Let’s Talk Home Financing” column. On May 29th it will be on a topic related to sustainability.
create accurate floor plans of every listing and shoot a drone video and aerial photos. Because the vendor is owned by Zillow, our listings garner priority display on that important website.
I’m also a member agent on Homes.com, the nation’s new #1 listing website, which garners each of our listings many times more views than otherwise. Here’s a recent statistical report sent to one of my sellers:
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I love rolling up my own sleeves and getting dirty for my clients. Once I used a logging chain and my truck to pull juniper bushes out of the front yard of a listing to improve its curb appeal. I look forward to the opportunity to surprise and delight you with what we consider being a “full service” Realtor! Jim Smith
Economic Factors, Policy Landscape Lead to Budget Shortfall
Fire and medical emergency response services are at
risk
The Challenge
There’s been a 20% increase in calls for service since 2019.
This includes structure, vehicle, and wildland fires; explosions and hazmat incidents; water rescues; vehicle crashes; public or police assistance; and medical emergencies.
Emergency medical calls now account for 65% of all response – this is expected to increase with an aging population.
Costs have increased dramatically in six years; for example:
The cost for a fire engine has gone from $725,000 to $1.3 million (79% increase).
The cost for protective bunker gear has gone from $4,321 to $6,047 (40% increase).
To continue providing quality fire and emergency response, South Metro needs an additional $34 million annually.
State legislation that passed during a special session in 2024 reduces property tax revenue South Metro collects by $16 million in 2026 and $270 million over 10 years.
South Metro Fire Rescue is facing an immediate budget shortfall due to years of rising costs, consistent increases in demand, and new state legislation. Without new revenue, the organization will not be able to maintain the high level of service for fire and emergency response that residents and businesses deserve, and have come to expect.
Did You Know?
South Metro is a full-service department Here are a few key facts:
stations across 30 square miles 287
personnel across 800 divisions 8
residents, which will serving 571,500 in grow to 595,0004 years municipalities and 12 counties 3
Including:
Centennial Airport, Lockheed Martin, Highlands Ranch, 4 Square Mile, and The Pinery
The Bottom Line
With $34 million needed to address increased demand for services and rising costs, plus the $16 million shortfall, South Metro needs to identify how it will generate $50 million in additional funding annually.
Sterling Ranch’s bovine neighbors
Community uses cattle for prairie management, neighborhood morale
BY FRANK DEANGELI
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Since the age of homesteading, Colorado ranchers have strategically utilized cattle grazing to help mitigate re risk, break up soil and fertilize land. Today, community developers at Sterling Ranch — located in unincorporated Douglas County — are nding success using this same strategy while also providing residents with an authentic sense of Western heritage.
Gary Debus, general manager of the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, praises the community’s successful implementation of its Prairie Management Plan — of which cattle grazing has been a key aspect.
“ e plan established many of the principles for living in nature, such that we don’t disturb the native areas and the gulches. It’s kind of a holistic approach to prairie management – we’re pretty proud of that,” said Debus.
In October, 150 cattle arrived at Sterling Ranch — their home for the winter. Debus said that a mature cow can eat 25 to 30 pounds of dry matter a day, meaning that this herd has been eating up to 4,500 pounds daily — a signi cant impact on the area’s fuel load, or amount of available combustible material.
“We represent a gap in Douglas County’s urban wild re plan because we
aren’t considered a high-risk wild re area, while the areas around us are,” said Debus.
He added that this type of responsible prairie stewardship is one of many ben-
e ts built into the Sterling Ranch community.
Outside of just prairie management, Debus said that hosting cattle herds near the neighborhood has provided residents
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with a sense of joy, comfort and legacy.
“People just love seeing the cows and hearing them moo in the evenings. It’s just kind of a soothing, comforting thing, and a sense of being part of the West in Colorado,” said Debus.
In March and April, the community welcomed 150 newborn calves, adding further to the neighborhood’s charm. Debus says they are playful, curious and sometimes mischievous. Occasionally, a calf will slip under the barbed-wire fences, but, in Debus’ words, “they learn very quickly that these pokey fences are not to be messed with.”
Milkshake, a 2-year-old cow designated as the Sterling Ranch’s mascot, is one of the new mothers. She and her bull calf, Oreo — along with a few friends of theirs — graze in a eld closer to houses than the rest of the group. Earlier this year, neighbors joined a “baby pool” to try and guess when Milkshake would have her baby, and, appropriately, the winner was awarded a gift card to Shake Shack.
“We don’t just call her a celebrity — she’s a celebri-cow,” said Debus. “ ere are a lot of neighbors that maybe don’t know who I am, but they know who Milkshake is.”
Most of the herd will soon be returned to its summer home, but Milkshake, as a community xture, gets to stay in the neighborhood.
Each fall, Sterling Ranch puts on a cattle drive event, further honoring its seasonal neighbors. ousands of people attend the event, during which cattle are navigated through the neighborhood to their winter pasture. Barbecues, roping lessons and petting zoos are all part of the fun.
Sterling Ranch’s “celebri-cow,” Milkshake, and her calf, Oreo. COURTESY OF STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
Boom Supersonic to test engine at Colorado Space Port
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Centennial’s Boom Supersonic plans to test it’s hypersonic Symphony engine — that powered the rst private aircraft to break the sound barrier last year — at the Colorado Air and Space Port, according to a news release on April 25.
“ is is an exciting moment not just for Adams County but for the future of aerospace innovation in Colorado,” said Lynn Baca, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. “Boom’s investment in our community puts us at the forefront of the aerospace industry and re ects our shared commitment to advancing next-generation transportation technologies.”
Boom would use a former hypersonic test site at the Colorado Space Port to run its prototype engine through its paces.
e Symphony test site is on the Space Port grounds near Watkins, roughly 35 miles from Boom’s Denver headquarters. ey will be using advanced instrumentation and a data collection system to accelerate engine development and enhancement.
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Boom has agreed to invest $3.5 million in the Space Port this year to get the testing site ready for this year’s prototype engine core trials, according to o cials.
“We are very excited to welcome Boom Supersonic to Colorado Air and Space Port and to support the development of its revolutionary Symphony Engine,” said Je Kloska, Director of CASP. “We look forward to a great partnership with Boom and to advancing our aviation and aerospace ecosystem at CASP.”
a revolutionary engine pre-cooler heat exchanger, according to a December 2022 Space Port news release.
e high-temperature test site was most recently used by Reaction Engines UK to test
Yoga in the Park
In January 2024, Colorado-based La Storia lm company documented Boom Supersonics’ test ight of its XB-1 aircraft, the rst private aircraft to break the sound barrier.
Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled.
Tuesday, May 27th, 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, June 24th, 6:30-7:30pm
Guided Nature Hikes
Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com
Monday, May 12th, 8-9:30pm – Flower Moon
Saturday, May 17th, 9-10:30am – Foothills in Bloom
Sunday, June 1st, 6:30-8pm – Birds at Sunset
Tuesday, June 10th, 8-9:30pm – Strawberry Moon
Saturday, June 14th, 9-10:30am – Just Buggin’ Around Friday, June 20th, 7-8:30pm – Celebrating the Solstice
Summer Beats Concerts
Enjoy these free summertime concerts out on the grass in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.
Tuesday, June 24th, 6-8pm – Ninety Percent 90s
Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center
RidgeGate is proud to sponsor Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace – an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. The stars are out this summer! Find more details and buy tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
Friday, June 27th, 7:30pm – Sierra Green and the Giants
Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch
The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org Saturday, June 7th, 8:30-10am – Natural
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The Boom supersonic flight of XB-1 aircraft test flight. FILE PHOTO
Events and road projects around Castle Rock
Warmer weather is upon us, and that means two things: great summer events are just around the corner and roadwork season returns.
Community events is time of year, I’m especially excited to get outside and soak in Castle Rock’s small-town charm and scenic beauty. What better way to experience our community than through this summer’s vibrant lineup of family-friendly events? ere’s something special about gathering with friends and neighbors to enjoy live music and events at the town’s phenomenal venues. From the free First Fridays and Tunes for Trails/Perks for Parks concerts to our fan-favorite Summer Concert Series and the iconic Western Heritage Welcome Cattle Drive, there’s something for everyone. Tune into the full schedule of summer events at CRgov. com/Events and purchase Summer Concert Series tickets at CRgov.com/Concerts.
TOWN TALKS
Historic Preservation Month
LDavid L. Corliss
May is Historic Preservation Month, and it offers great opportunities to explore the rich history of our community in Downtown Castle Rock. Enjoy the Town Trolley history tours, Victoria’s Tea — where the town’s history is brought to life by e Legendary Ladies — and a family-friendly scavenger hunt across 21 historic sites. A self-guided historic walking tour and other activities will also help you connect with Castle Rock’s past. Find details at CRgov.com/HistoricPreservation.
Roadwork roundup
While roadwork can bring some temporary inconveniences, it paves the way for smoother and safer commutes. Here’s a look at upcoming and ongoing improvement projects.
Crowfoot Valley Road widening —
Work begins in May to expand Crowfoot Valley Road to four lanes (two in each direction) between Knobcone Drive and Macanta Boulevard. Improvements include a new tra c signal at Sapphire Pointe Boulevard, on-street bike lanes, drainage upgrades, a new sidewalk, wider and taller medians to encourage slower speeds and pavement reconstruction. e project, designed following open houses and input from residents, is a joint e ort with Douglas County. Learn more and sign up for updates at CRgov. com/Crowfoot.
Fifth Street widening — Phase 1 of the project will begin this summer, widening Fifth Street to four lanes (two lanes in each direction) between Valley Drive and Ridge Road. A new tra c signal at Valley Drive will enhance intersection safety and a sidewalk will improve pedestrian access between Gilbert Street and Ridge Road. More information is available at CRgov.com/FifthStreet.
Crystal Valley interchange — Construction of the Crystal Valley Park-
Surviving the chaos: A real parent’s guide to kids in all the things
et’s be honest: “Surviving” multiple kids in sports and activities is the bar. We’re not out here thriving. We’re not “leaning in.” We’re leaning over — into the trunk to nd a shin guard that may or may not be crusted with last season’s granola bar. And that’s OK.
If you’re a parent juggling multiple kids with multiple schedules in multiple zip codes, rst: I see you. Second: Here are a few survival tips that are more “real talk” than “Pinterest mom.” No judgment, no pressure, just solidarity and hopefully a laugh or two.
1. Let go of the dream schedule
Once upon a time, you thought a colorcoded family calendar would save your life. Maybe it was even laminated. But now? at calendar looks like a rainbow exploded and half the colors are mystery events you don’t remember agreeing to.
You don’t need a perfect schedule. You need just enough structure to get everyone where they need to be most of the time. If you’ve ever pulled up to practice 15 minutes late with a kid wearing their soccer cleats on the wrong feet but still standing, congratulations. at counts as a win.
2. Accept that dinner is a suggestion
You may have once believed in the family dinner table. You may have even cooked real meals that required pots and pans. But now? “Dinner” is often a grab bag of snacks eaten in a folding chair at the edge of a eld. And that’s ne. ere’s no trophy for quinoa. If your kids are fed, hydrated, and relatively upright, you’re doing great. Embrace the power of protein bars, drive-thru chicken nuggets, and those weird Uncrustables that somehow never go bad. You’ll be back to real food at a real table soon, hang in there!
3. Find your people
You know who really gets you? e other parents in lawn chairs at 6 a.m. on a Saturday. e ones with co ee thermoses the size
way and Interstate 25 interchange is the Town’s No. 1 transportation priority. Bridge construction over I-25, West Frontage Road and the BNSF Railway tracks is progressing steadily. Expect intermittent nighttime lane closures on I-25 and continued lane reductions on East Frontage Road through the summer. Learn more about the project and sign up for updates at CRgov.com/CVI.
Pavement Maintenance Program — is summer’s roadway refresh focuses on central Castle Rock. Learn more about the Pavement Maintenance Program and track project progress through an interactive map at CRgov.com/PMP. A lot is going on in Castle Rock. Stay informed by subscribing to the town’s news and announcements, monthly newsletter, event, public meeting, project update lists and more at CRgov.com/ NotifyMe.
is guest column was written by David L. Corliss, the town manager of Castle Rock.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Bravo for new gun law
Regarding the news article “Douglas County fought new gun bill and lost”:
LIFE BALANCED
Commissioners wrong on gun law
Megan Trask and Cody Galloway
of toddlers. ese are your people. You don’t have to be best friends with every parent on the team, but nding even one or two who’ll give you the scoop on game times and remind you when it’s your turn to bring snacks? at’s gold.
Bonus: Shared misery builds fast friendships. You’d be amazed what lifelong bonds are formed over bleacher splinters and forgotten water bottles.
4. The car is your second home — treat it accordingly
At this point, your vehicle is less of a car and more of a mobile command center with crumbs. It smells like old cleats and hope. Embrace it. Keep a car kit: snacks, extra clothes, water bottles, Band-Aids, sunscreen, and maybe a second phone charger (because someone’s always at 3%).
5. Say “no” when you need to Here’s the secret nobody tells you: you don’t have to say yes to every season, every sport, or every extracurricular that gets handed to you. It’s OK to say, “You know what, this is too much right now.” Sometimes, doing less keeps the whole family from falling apart. If your sanity is hanging by a single piece of washi tape, permission granted to hit pause. ere’s no activity on earth more important than your peace of mind.
6. You’re allowed to not love it all It’s OK if you don’t live for every single moment. at doesn’t make you a bad parent. at makes you human. And hey, sometimes there are bright spots.
I want to sincerely congratulate Governor Polis for signing the bill, “Semiautomatic Firearms & RapidFire Devices,” on April 10. It is another positive step forward to get these guns under control and o the streets.
Of course, in their typical extremist approach, the Douglas County commissioners passed a resolution against the bill and fortunately it was disregarded by Governor Polis who understands the bill does not violate the antiquated Second Amendment.
I want to make it very clear to the commissioners — you may try to come across that every person in Douglas County agrees with your militant stance just because you are the commissioners of the county, but there are many, including myself, who are not aligned with you and I do not consider you as being representative of me. I just hope Governor Polis realizes this when it comes to Douglas County.
e quote by Commissioner Laydon is a good example of how he does not represent me: “ ose are times when I think you want all of your neighbors to be armed … to have that bulwark against tyranny, no matter where it may come from.”
I certainly don’t want all the neighbors to be armed, so he is wrong in his quote saying “I think you want …” — I’m not part of his world of “you.” Additionally, I realize that we are not under attack by tyranny; that again is not in-line with his fanatic outlook.
e bill is an excellent step toward strengthening the enforcement of gun control. I encourage the governor and state legislature to continue this course by passing additional gun control bills.
Kevin B. Frey,
Castle Rock
Regarding the Douglas County commissioners’ failed attempt to stop a state law that will require Coloradans to obtain a permit and complete safety training before purchasing certain semiautomatic rearms: What if this bill had been in place before March 22, 2021? e mass shooting at the Boulder King Soopers where 10 lives were ended would not have happened. Ahmad Alissa’s mad carnage that horrible day took the life of o cer Eric Talley and nine other workers and customers. is bill requires Coloradans to obtain a permit and complete training before purchasing certain semiautomatic rearms. Alissa was deemed mentally ill but was able to walk out of that rearms shop in Arvada the same day to plan and commit a mass shooting. If only this bill had been in place 10 people would still be with their loved ones.
No, commissioners, this bill does not take away the 2nd, 5th or 14th Amendment rights. It does not unfairly target the American rearm manufacturers with “burdensome regulations and costs.” When crafting a “resolution” from Douglas County you must represent the entire population of Douglas County. e three commissioners responsible for this resolution neither asked for input from the citizens of Douglas County or noti ed the county of this ridiculous resolution. Mr. Laydon states “ ose are times when I think you want your neighbors to be armed ... to have that bulwark against tyranny, no matter where it comes from.”
I believe our three county commissioners need to be increased to at least ve maybe seven commissioners so they can govern for the entire county. Mr. Laydon, Mr. Teal and Mr. Van Winkle, you need to govern not dictate.
Gail McDonnell, Castle Rock
Thu 5/15
Rival Ghost @ Fracos @ 6pm
The Toad Tavern, 5302 S Federal Circle, Littleton
Colfax Speed Queen
@ 7pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood
Fri 5/16
Brightenstar @ Black Bear Golf Club
@ 5pm
Black Bear Golf Club, 11400 Canterberry Pkwy,, Parker
Dan Navarro
@ 7pm
Swallow Hill Music - Tuft Theatre, 71 East Yale Avenue, Denver
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Michael Toglia speaks with and signs baseballs for patients
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITY
Whether it’s recovering from an injury or surgery, or treating an illness, a stay at the hospital can become draining and often repetitive. But it’s the moments that patients have with visitors that brings smiles to their faces and uplifts their spirits.
For Paul Nelson, who is a frequent patient at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, having a visitor always brightens his day.
“It gets pretty boring sitting here in the hospital,” Nelson said.
However, a mid-April hospital visitor is one that Nelson is going to remember — and for a good reason. He was one of many patients to sit down and chat with Michael Toglia, a rst baseman for the Colorado Rockies.
Baseball is a generational love in Nelson’s family. Not only did he take part in creating the random “booms” and “crash” sound e ects used at baseball games across the country, his grand-
son, who plays for Mountain Vista High School, is a baseball fanatic.
Nelson quickly grabbed his phone to capture the moment that Toglia, sitting about a foot away, signed a baseball for him.
“I like baseball — it’s America’s pastime,” said Nelson. “My grandson is very excited.”
Oftentimes, patients at the UCHealth Anschutz campus in Aurora have the opportunity to meet their favorite athletes, but this spring, some of that same love got shared with the patients at the UCHealth Highlands Ranch hospital.
Toglia was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2019 and made his debut with the team in 2022 as a switch-hitter. is was not his rst time visiting with patients since he made his Major League Baseball debut. Last year, Toglia and his ancee, Jenna, took time to be with patients at the Infusion Center at UCHealth Anschutz campus.
“ ere’s no reason not to (come back),” said Toglia. “ ey couldn’t wait to share stu about their grandchildren and their baseball interests, and so it was really easy to talk with them.”
our usual training.”
e Douglas County Regional SWAT team is a multi-agency regional tactical team commanded by the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce. With nearly 40 people from law enforcement agencies across the county, the team includes operations and tactical commanders, entry operators, K-9s, snipers, crisis negotiators, paramedics and team leaders.
In addition to putting smiles on the faces of everyone in the hospital, it was also a good training day for the team.
“It was great to be able to repel … and we got to see a bunch of smiling faces,” said Mo tt. “It’s a little bit more fun than
Patients inside the hospital gave highves and st bumps through the windows to the ying superheroes. Families watching them from the ground had a chance to speak with — and get their photos taken with — their favorite superheroes.
For one 6 year old, Wesley Smith, his tough morning became brighter and exciting when he got a high- ve from Iron Man.
“Sometimes this is everything to a kiddo,” said Bolinger. “(If) they’re not able to get out of their room for other di erent reasons, it’ll just bring that smile to their face, to bring that hope, to bring the joy to their day. And just to see their favorite superhero come to
their
is amazing.”
Michael Toglia hands a signed baseball to 99-year-old Mary Bushman. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
Dan Mo tt, who has been with the Douglas County Regional SWAT team for about 10 years, dressed as Marvel’s Captain America to give patients at the South Campus of Colorado’s Children’s Hospital high-fives through the window.
PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA
ROCKIES VISIT
As he went room to room, Toglia and the patients shared all kinds of stories with one another — one being why Toglia has the number four on his Colorado Rockies jersey.
Toglia told a patient that his father is a New York Yankees fan and that one favorite player’s was number seven, Mickey Mantle. at number was already taken, so he went with another of his father’s favorites, Lou Gehrig, number four.
Toglia and another patient began talking about some of the original Colorado Rockies players when the patient mentioned that he was at the rst game played on Coors Field in
the spring of 1995.
One of the most memorable patients was 99-year-old Mary Bushman. e two spoke about hockey, history, Japanese culture and dogs. Bushman was taken aback when Toglia signed a baseball for her.
“I’ll show everybody,” Bushman said about her signed baseball.
It was a surreal day for Mark Gill, a patient and avid Colorado Rockies fan, who was able to shake hands with the athlete he has been watching on the eld and screen for years.
“I’ve been following him ever since he came into the majors,” said Gill. “Being a left-handed rst baseman is what you look for as a professional and so he’s got the talent.”
Gill has been playing baseball since high school and has played in a few of the Colorado Rockies fantasy
camps. Together, they talked about the team’s slow start to the season, game play, player statistics and about some of the prospects.
“It’s always uplifting when somebody like that comes in and meets you and wants to talk to you,” said Gill. “(It) gets people in a good mood.”
While the patients had an unforgettable day, Toglia said that it was a refreshing experience to meet oneon-one with some of his fans and hear about their life stories.
“It’s easy to get kind of trapped in this narrow tunnel vision that’s just baseball,” said Toglia. “ en you come to a place like this and you realize that there’s just so many people out there with di erent life experiences and interests — that it’s not just about baseball.”
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Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia talks with a patient at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital about some of the original Colorado Rockies players. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
e Monitoring Network trains volunteers to monitor butter ies in their communities from May to September. After attending a training session, monitors choose a route and walk it at least three times per season, recording every butter y they see within a six-meter radius. Volunteers also note weather conditions, time, and habitat data.
is year’s training dates and locations include three joint sessions with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Program: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 at Castlewood Canyon State Park in Franktown, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 at Cherry Creek State Park in Denver and 10 a.m. to noon May 17 at Lory State Park west of Fort Collins.
A fourth program hosted solely by the Colorado Butter y Monitoring Network is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at East Boulder Community Center. Self-paced online video training is also available. ose interested can visit and sign up here: https://butter ies. org/research-and-conserve/butter ymonitoring/ Rosie the tarantula statue guards the entrance to the
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at’s quite a mix. Schwarm and Phillips have been collaborators on these afternoon concerts for quite a spell, and assembling such unusual programs has been part of the fun, she said. Phillips will nd a piece or two that he’ll like. and then say to her: “What else ts?”
And they’ll swap ideas and take it from there.
Finding joy in the classics is part of the reason why Schwarm has been so successful in speaking and writing about music in ways that audiences can feel more comfortable listening to works by the great composers, without a sense of dread or intimidation. After all, there’s nothing to fear from someone who’s written a book titled, “When All Else Fails, Play Mozart.”
Lone Tree Arts Center presents Arts in the Afternoon at 1:30 p.m.on Wednesday, May 14. e concert will take place at the arts center, 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree. For more information, call 720-509-1000 or visit lonetreeartscenter.org.
is coverage comes courtesy of a grant from the Littleton Arts and Culture Program. As a matter of policy, funders exercise no control over editorial decisions.
HALL OF FAME
Berger fought in World War II, continued his service overseas for over 50 years after the war, and launched an “Over 90 Charitable Gift Annuity Plan” at age 97. Van Winkle rst heard about the sta sergeant through a constituent hoping to draw attention to the remarkable resident.
Before the commissioners held their ceremony, Van Winkle had an opportunity to sit down and speak with Berger at Berger’s home. e veteran told the commissioner stories and showed o some of his memorabilia collection. Afterwards, Van Winkle gave Berger a county “challenge coin” - a small coin awarded to exceptional residents that is engraved with Douglas County’s values.
“As soon as I met him, I said, ‘holy cow. Let’s encapsulate this guy’s story.’ He just seemed like a perfect rst person to commemorate,” said Van Winkle.
In addition to commemorating important community members, Van Winkle hopes that the Hall of Fame will provide a point of positivity amidst a di cult political and social climate.
“In a time of bitter anger between state and federal, or left and right, this is one thing without politics. It’s important to me that we set that aside from time-to-time and just honor those who deserve honor,” said Van Winkle.
A 19-year-old Eagle Scout and another decorated veteran are next on the docket to be honored by the county. e next ceremony will take place on May 27. Residents can nominate anyone who they feel has had an important community impact and deserves o cial recognition by the county. e nomination form is available on the county’s website.
Butterfly Pavilion PHOTO BY MONTE WHALEY
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5. “Cheers.”
6. 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
7. Six.
8. James Madison.
9. Valentina Tereshkova.
10. A platypup or puggle.
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Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023015863
Original Principal Amount
$643,626.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$636,730.59
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 9, BLOCK 3, CRYSTAL VALLEY
RANCH FILING NO. 12A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 5946 High Timber Cir, Castle Rock, CO 80104-3479.
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 as l o o l o amand 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, 06/04/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to as a a o as all as provided by law.
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First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025 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: 02/05/2025
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 WINECKI #34861
JANEWAY LAW FIRM, PC 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, CO
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described as l o o o amand 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, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to as a a o as all as provided by law.
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First Publication: 5/1/2025 Last Publication: 5/29/2025 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: 03/03/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP
7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-25-1008893-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Last Publication: 5/29/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250044
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 3, 2025, 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)
Ila J Hudak
O al a s MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust August 26, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 07, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022059553
Original Principal Amount
$1,062,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$320,743.45
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 17, BLOCK 4, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
TAX PARCEL ID NO.: 223316306003
Purported common address: 17036 Lamar Drive, 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 as l o o o amand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will
A.M.
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 as a a o as all as provided by law.
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First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
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: 03/03/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 25-034132
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 March 3, 2025, 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) Erin L Keaney O al a s MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC.DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
December 20, 2019
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 23, 2019
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2019087979
Original Principal Amount
$421,720.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$387,046.63
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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 5, BLOCK 2, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 11, PARCEL 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 235133201019
Purported common address: 4221 Timber Hollow Loop, 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 as l o o o amand 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, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to as a a o as all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 5/1/2025
Last Publication: 5/29/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED
PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/03/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 22-026530
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250011
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 5, 2025, 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)
Richard King, II AND Lynae King O al a s
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA -
TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT TRUST
Date of Deed of Trust
May 22, 2023
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 31, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023023115
Original Principal Amount
$682,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$677,667.41
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.
That portion of the NE1/4 of Section 8, Township 6 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, which begins at a point which is the Northeast corner of the described Tract, and which point of beginning lies on the South line of Black Forest Estates-Unit 1, and from which point of beginning the Northeast corner of said Section 8 bears North 46°25' East a distance of 2695.4 feet; thence South 89°34' West along the South line of said Black Forest Estates - Unit 1, a distance of 600.0 feet; thence South 06°15' West 100.0 feet; thence South 83°45' East 30.0 feet; thence South 39°37' East 440.5 feet; thence South 89°11' East 445.0 feet; thence North 17°44' West, a distance of 475.5 feet to the point of beginning, aka Outlet 38, Black Forest Ranchettes, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 223508000010
Purported common address: 10502 Black Forest Dr, 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 as l o o l o amand 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, 06/04/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to as a a o as all as provided by law.
https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 4/10/2025
Last Publication: 5/8/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press IF
DATE: 02/05/2025
David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-033366
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 February 5, 2025, 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
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o of trust have been violated as follows: The Note has matured and all amounts due and payable under the terms of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust are now due in full along with other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 9, Flintwood Hills 1st Addition, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Purported common address: 11824 East Basswood Lane, Franktown, CO 80116.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described as o o l o amand 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, 06/04/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to as a a o as all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/
First Publication: 4/10/2025
Last Publication: 5/8/2025
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: 02/05/2025
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:
Sean D. Raible #58340 Hackstaff Snow Atkinson & Gress, LLC 5105
PUBLIC NOTICES
term (2025-2029) Vacancy 2-year term (2027-2029)
Contact Person for the
District Address: c/o Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 303-839-3800
First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
REVISED NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Park Meadows Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than o s o
s therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (1), C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Gregg W. Niesyty 4-year term May 2029
Tim Michael Bourdelais 4-year term May 2029
Christopher B. Weir 4-year term May 2029
/s/ Sue Blair
Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Sue Blair Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com
Legal Notice No. DC 1258
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lincoln Creek Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than o s
Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Lincoln Creek Metropolitan District:
Grant Platt: 4-year term, May 2029
Vacancy: 4-year term, May 2029
Vacancy: 2-year term, May 2027
Kent Rastberger: 2-year term, May 2027
Rodger Glick: 2-year term, May 2027
/s/ Catherine T. Bright Catherine T. Bright, s a l o O al
Contact Person for the District: Colin B. Mielke, Esq. 7400 East Orchard Rd., Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 770-2700
Legal Notice No. DC 1261
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS DOMINION WATER SANITATION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 4, 2025, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, l a a s l a a s o o be write-in candidates, for the Dominion Water & Sanition District (the “District”).
Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 6, 2025 was cancelled.
The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:
David Kerr: Until May 2027
Brock Smethills: Until May 2029
Jeffrey LaForte: Until May 2029
/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie s a l o O al
Contact Person for District: Blair M. Dickhoner
WHITE BEAR ANKELE
TANAKA & WALDRON
Attorneys at Law
2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122
(303) 858-1800
Legal Notice No. DC 1286
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 6, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for o a o s o b ll
candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 6:
Diane Smethills: 4-year term May 2029
Kim J. Koehn: 4-year term, May 2029
Susan Beckman: 2-year term, May 2027
/s/ Catherine T. Bright
Catherine T. Bright, s a l o O al
Contact Person for the District:
Kaylin Hicks
Address of the District: 9350 Roxborough Park Road Littleton, CO 80125 (720) 636-0414
Legal Notice No. DC 1269
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
MERIDIAN VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 3 4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the Meridian Village Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 3 4 (collectively, the “Districts”) of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for
candidates; therefore, the regular elections to be held on May 6, 2025, are hereby canceled and the following candidates are hereby declared elected: Peter Culshaw to a 4-year term (2025-2029) Elizabeth Sharrer to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Contact Person for the District: Ken Lykens, District Manager District Address: c/o Shea Properties 8351 E. Belleview Ave. Denver, CO 80237 303-773-1700
MERIDIAN VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 3 4
By: /s/ Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. DC 1266
First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 1, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for o a o s o b ll l aa s l a a s o o b candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 1:
Diane Smethills: 4-year term, May 2029
Susan Beckman: 4-year term, May 2029
/s/ Catherine T. Bright
Catherine T. Bright, s a l o O al
Contact Person for the District:
Kaylin Hicks Address of the District: 9350 Roxborough Park Road Littleton, CO 80125 (720) 636-0414
Legal Notice No. DC 1272
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
MERIDIAN VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the Meridian Village Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the
sixty-third day before the election, there were
intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled and the following candidates are hereby declared elected:
James Baar to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Kathleen Fisher to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Contact Person for the District: Ken Lykens, District Manager District Address: c/o Shea Properties 8351 E. Belleview Ave. Denver, CO 80237 303-773-1700
MERIDIAN VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
By: /s/ Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. DC 1267
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 7, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for o
candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 7:
Diane Smethills (Precinct 7A) 4-year term, May 2029
Susan Beckman (Precinct 7C) 2-year term, May 2027
Kim J. Koehn (Precinct 7E) 4-year term, May 2029
/s/ Catherine T. Bright
Catherine T. Bright, s a l o O al
Contact Person for the District: Kaylin Hicks Address of the District:9350 Roxborough Park Road Littleton, CO 80125 (720) 636-0414
Legal Notice No. DC 1268
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL HORSESHOE RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 3
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the Horseshoe Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1 3 (collectively, the “Districts”) of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more
o s o b ll l a a s l a a s o to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular elections to be held on May 6, 2025, are hereby canceled and the following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Marcus Palkowitsh to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
John Will to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Contact Person for the District:
a O a s District Address: c/o Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 303-839-3800
HORSESHOE RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 3
By: /s/ Courtney Linney, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. DC 1273
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for o a o s o b ll aa s l a a s o o b candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (6), C.R.S.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4: Diane Smethills (Precinct 4A): 4-year term, May 2029 C. Richard Shaw, III (Precinct 4B): 4-year term, May 2029 Susan Beckman (Precinct 4D):
2-year term, May 2027
/s/ Catherine T. Bright Catherine T. Bright, s a l o O al
Contact Person for the District: Kaylin Hicks 9350 Roxborough Park Road Littleton, CO 80125 (720) 636-0414
Legal Notice No. DC 1271
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL HORSESHOE RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the Horseshoe Ridge Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were o mo a a s o o a o s o b ll a a s a a s o intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby canceled and the following candidates are hereby declared elected: Marcus Palkowitsh to a 4-year term (2025-2029) Brian McKelvey to a 4-year term (2025-2029) Austin Long to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Contact Person for the District: a O a s District Address: c/o Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 303-839-3800
HORSESHOE RIDGE
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
By: /s/ Courtney Linney, s a l o O al
Legal Notice No. DC 1274
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado
Date: 30 April 2025
Project Title: Bell Mountain Well Vault Upgrades
Contractor: Velocity Constructors Inc. 2107 W. College Ave Englewood, CO 80110
Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on May 16, 2025, provided no claims are received. so o m a b s a a s o a o m s l a o o with Erin Evans, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before May 15, 2025.
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
By: Erin Evans, P.E., Project Manager
Legal Notice No. DC 1285
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 15, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meridian o ol a s ll ma al a m a o s lo a a l o Avenue, Englewood, CO 80111, on or after May 26, 2025 to Glacier Construction Co., Inc. (Contractor) for all work done by said contractor on the Meridian Water Campus 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, a a m o a m o al settlement for the work contracted to be done s o l a s a m o amount due and unpaid on account of
its Board of Directors, o s a s a m lo s
om any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MERIDIAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT. /s/ Ken Lykens, Secretary/General
PUBLIC NOTICES
Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado
Ron Hanavan, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado
Legal Notice No. DC 1281
First Publication: 5/8/2025
Last Publication: 6/5/2025
Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice
General Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024CV030725, Division/Courtroom
SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 25000747
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, INC. Plaintiff: v. SEAN P. REILLY, Defendant(s)
Regarding: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 60D, BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM AND SUBASSOCIATION DECLARATION FOR BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, INC., OF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. RECORDED JANUARY 19, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 20050005755, AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, INC. RECORDED ON OCTOBER 27, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006092724, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR BROWNSTONES AT TOWN CENTER, PHASE 31, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 27, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006092725 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.;
also known as: 9424 RIDGELINE BLVD
UNIT #D HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129 (the “Property”)
Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on February 25, 2025, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:
o a a o o a b o a a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the S s O o o las o olo a o at 10:00 A.M., on the 26th day June 2025, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have oss ss o as o s a least equal to the amount of the judgment o s b l as l o prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.
BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $7,931.80 All telephone inquiries for information should
o o o s
at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Wendy E. Weigler #28419, WINZENBURG LEFF PURVIS & PAYNE LLP, 8020 SHAFFER PKWY SUITE 300 LITTLETON, CO 80127, 303-863-1870.
Dated 5/1/2025, Castle Rock, CO Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of
In accordance with Sec.
matic
of
AT&T plans STREET POLE at 10368 HILLSTON ST LONE TREE, CO 80124 . Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-391-0449 regarding the site CRAN_RUTH_LNTRE_008.
4/30/25 CNS-3919251#
Legal Notice No. DC 1254
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
AT&T Mobility LLC is proposing to install a telecommunication tower and associated equipment for AT&T site CRAN_RUTH_LNTRE_008 located at 10368 Hillston Street, Lone Tree, Douglas County, CO 80124 [39° 31' 37.6" N; 104° 53' 01.8" W ] . The height will be 9.1meters above ground level ( 1852.8 meters above mean sea level).
The sabre pole antenna structure is not required to have FAA Style Marking/Lighting at this time. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/ applications by entering Antenna Structure s a o o m l o a may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying o s aso s a a o ma a a s a m a o al o the human environment.
Requests for Environmental Review must be l a s o a a o o the project is published on the FCC's website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested a s o l s s o o m al Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest, b ma b a a o b mailing the Request toFCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to: Environmental Assessment Specialists, Inc. at 71 San Marino Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
4/30/25 CNS-3919252#
Legal Notice No. DC 1253
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles
Public Notice Westside Towing, 1040 Atchinson Ct Castle Rock, 80109 has the following for sale:
1) 2016 Ford Escape Vin.B38927
2) 2001 Ford Focus Vin.178915
3) 2014 Hyun.Sonata Vin.906945
4) 2020 Porche Cay. Vin.A06688
5) 2010 Sub.Impreza Vin.822655
6) 2008 Toyota FJ Vin.010116
7) 2007 Volvo XC70 VIn.274558
Legal Notice No. DC 1284
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Public Notice
1) 2009 Toyota Highlander Gray JTEES41A392131094
2) 2003 HONDA CRV BROWN 5HSRD78483U155485
3) 2016 FORD FUSION WHITE 3FA6P0K95GR212054
4) 1994 CHEVY ASTRO WHITE 1GNDM19Z8RB150668
5) 2005 TOYOTA SCION GRAY JTKKT624050128743 Parker Towing Inc
18800 E. Clarke Road, Parker, CO 80134 303-841-9161
Legal Notice No. DC 1276
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
1) 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP VIN JT4VN6308J0011782
2) 2008 MAZDA VIN 1YVHP80C385M09755
3) 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK VIN 4S4BSBNC2G3344368
4) 2012 MAZDA VIN JM1BL1V79C1643666
5) 1959 CHEVROLET APACHE VIN 3E59K122595
6) 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN JTDBU4EE1AJ064701
7) PJ TRAILER VIN PJ75418
8) 2009 KIA SEDONA VIN KNDMB233296319584
REDLINERS INC 2531 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139
Legal Notice No. DC 1288
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
1) 2020 TAOTAO PONY VIN L9NTCBAE6L1005312
Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456
Legal Notice No. DC 1287
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JOHN JAMES AHERN, JR., a/k/a JOHN J. AHERN, JR., a/k/a JOHN AHERN, JR., a/k/a JOHN JAMES AHERN, a/k/a JOHN J. AHERN, a/k/a JOHN AHERN, a/k/a JOHN J. AHERN, DDS., Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30095
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
JANETTE L. AHERN
Personal Representative 8742 Windhaven Drive Parker, CO 80134
Legal Notice No. DC 1237
First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Shirley A. Pierce, aka Shirley Anne Pierce, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30305
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richard H. Pierce, Personal Representative C/O Butler, Landrum and Pierce, P.C. 720 Kipling St., Ste 201 Lakewood, CO 80215
Legal Notice No. DC 1194
First Publication: April 24, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of LOIS C. JOHNSON, Deceased Case Number: 2025 PR 30170
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Gregory D. Johnson
Personal Representative 4775 Teller Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Legal Notice No. DC 1252
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of DONNA G. FISCHER, also known as DONNA GAIL FISCHER, and DONNA FISCHER, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30105
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 Monday, August 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dale Fischer, Personal Representative 5071 Diamond Sky Road Castle Rock, CO 80108
Legal Notice No. DC 1193
First Publication: April 24, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Gary A. Ungerman, a/k/a Gary Ungerman, Deceased Case No. 2025PR30161
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before September 1, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Alex Ungerman Zach Ungerman Co-Personal Representatives
c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC
650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500
Legal Notice No. DC 1228
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 15, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Patricia Ann Archibeque, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030116
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the 18th Judicial District Court, Douglas County, Colorado on or before Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sharon Johnson, Personal Representative PO Box 632232 Littleton, CO 80163-2232
Electronically: corvettegrandma8@gmail.com
Legal Notice No. DC 1217
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 15, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Yvette M. Gunther, a/k/a Yvette Marie Gunther, a/k/a Yvette Wilson, a/k/a Emmeline Yvonne Yvette Gunther, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30149
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Susan Y. Triplett and Barbara J. Gunther
Co-Personal Representatives
c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 4582 S. Ulster St. Ste. #103 Denver, CO 80237
Legal Notice No. DC 1278
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Colleen Anne Batt, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30150
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Douglas County District Court of the City and County of Douglas, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dated May 8, 2025
CURTIS LAW FIRM, LLC
/s/ Cory M. Curtis Cory M. Curtis, #40549 10333 E Dry Creek Rd, Suite 210 Englewood, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. DC 1290
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Christina Lee Gilson, a/k/a Christina L. Gilson, a/k/a Christina Gilson, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30144
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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Lisa Dunn at Dunn Fiduciary, LLC
Person Giving Notice P.O. Box 238 Littleton CO 80160
Legal Notice No. DC 1236
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 15, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert Lee Burnet, aka Robert L. Burnet, aka Robert Burnet, Deceased Case No.: 2025PR30152
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 08, 2025, or said claims may be forever barred.
Benny H. Burnet
Personal Representative, 1111 Rossehl Ln. Montrose, Colorado 81401
Legal Notice No. DC 1283
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Michael David Orwig, also known as Michael D. Orwig, Michael Orwig, Mike Orwig, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030165
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to Allyn Swaney Orwig c/o Hedberg Law Firm, LLC, 5944 S. Kipling Parkway, Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80127; or to: The District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Allyn Swaney Orwig,
Personal Representative
c/o Hedberg Law Firm, LLC
Brian Hedberg, Attorney for Allyn Swaney Orwig
Personal Representative 5944 S. Kipling Parkway, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80127
Legal Notice No. DC 1251
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of John C. Kruse, also known as John Conrad Kruse, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30171
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred
William Chase Kruse
Co-Personal Representative c/o Alex T. Kirven 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202
Legal Notice No. DC 1262
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last
Publication: May 22, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joshua David Gilson, a/k/a Joshua D. Gilson, a/k/a Joshua Gilson, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30143
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 Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Lisa Dunn at Dunn Fiduciary, LLC Person Giving Notice P.O. Box 238 Littleton CO 80160
Legal Notice No. DC 1235 First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Rudolf Crees, aka R.R. Crees, aka Robert R. Crees, aka Robert Crees, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030157
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before September 8, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Shaun Witkamp, Personal Representative c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC, Garden Center #200 Broomfield Colorado 00 0
Legal Notice No. DC 1280
First Publication: May 8, 2025
Last Publication: May 22, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephen McCrady, Deceased Case Number 25PR30136
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 Monday, August 25, 2025, or the claims may be
LETTERS
Push back on Sterling Ranch charter
I urge the citizens of Douglas County to reach out to the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) and advocate for the denial of the pending charter authorization application for John Adams Academy (JAA). ere are several compelling reasons why this application should not be approved.
1. Non-compliance with Colorado curriculum standards
JAA’s application fails to demonstrate compliance with Colorado’s curriculum standards. e reliance on classical curricula such as Core Knowledge and Singapore Math, without explicit mapping to state standards, raises concerns about potential misalignment with Colorado’s educational requirements.
2. Poor performance of existing schools
John Adams Academy locations in California perform signi cantly worse than charter schools in Douglas County. For instance, in 2024, only 37% of high school students at John Adams Academy in Roseville demonstrated pro ciency in mathematics, 46% in science, and 71% in reading. ese metrics are far below the standards of excellence we expect in Douglas County.
3. Failed attempts in other states
Other attempts to start John Adams Academy schools in di erent states have failed due to similar concerns. For example, a proposal to establish a John Adams Academy in southern Oregon was denied by the local school district, citing issues related to the school’s educational model and community t.
4. Legal and land acquisition issues ere are signi cant legal and land acquisition issues associated with John Adams Academy’s application. e Douglas County School Board’s resolution to re-
lease JAA’s charter application to CSI explicitly states that the school would not be located on land intended for future use by the Douglas County School District (DCSD). e land described in JAA’s application has been identi ed by DCSD for future dedication for a district-run school, which contradicts the stated intent of the DCSD board.
Additionally, JAA has not provided concrete evidence that it can obtain the land. e application only mentions a nonbinding “Memorandum of Understanding” that is still under negotiation. is lack of certainty poses a serious risk to the feasibility of the proposed school.
e application for John Adams Academy is fraught with issues that make it unsuitable for approval. Our community deserves schools that are transparent, accountable, and aligned with our educational standards and values.
I urge the citizens of Douglas County to take action by emailing the CSI board at CSIBoard@csi.state.co.us to ask them to deny JAA’s application or by attending CSI’s next meeting of the board on May 20 at 1 p.m. to provide live public comment against the school.
Lori Wright, Sterling Ranch
No on home rule
After the Board of County Commissioners announced the home rule proposal, I invited them — on behalf of eight Douglas County Indivisible groups — to speak at a public meeting. I sent a letter, followed up by email, and proposed three dates. I received no response.
At a public event 10 days later, I personally spoke with Commissioners Abe Laydon and George Teal. Both claimed they hadn’t seen the invite but agreed a meeting was a good idea. Teal, citing a sta transition, gave me his card and asked me to resend the details — which I did that same day.
ree days later, a meeting appeared on the commissioners’ website — with the
wrong date and location. I contacted Teal, and the incorrect listing was quietly removed. Since then, I’ve followed up multiple times. Still no response.
ese commissioners looked me in the eye and promised to meet with us. ey broke that promise.
If the board believes home rule is such a vital issue for Douglas County, why won’t they engage with the public at the public’s request? If they won’t honor a simple commitment to meet, how can we trust them with greater power? at’s why I’m voting no on the home rule proposal. We shouldn’t give more authority to o cials who refuse to show up and be accountable.
Carol Sorensen, Lone Tree
Service group creates opportunities e Early Childhood Service Corps (ECSC) is bridging generations to address two urgent challenges: the shortage of early childhood educators and the growing loneliness among older adults. Founded by Lisa Armao, a leader with over 30 years in early childhood education, ECSC connects older adults with meaningful roles in early childhood classrooms.
Lisa saw rsthand the critical gaps in early childhood education, worsened by the pandemic. She also recognized the wisdom and patience of older adults eager to make a di erence. ECSC creates opportunities for these generations to connect, ensuring children receive the support they need while older adults nd renewed purpose.
Why Douglas County?
With over 200 members making a di erence statewide, ECSC needs more participation from Douglas County.
ECSC corps members serve in three key roles:
— Classroom Volunteers assist with reading, crafts and small group learning.
— Encore Substitutes complete training to become certi ed early childhood
teachers (paid opportunities available). is education is valued at $3,200. — Volunteer Business Advisors support childcare centers in strengthening their operations.
Douglas County has a vibrant older adult community. is is the perfect chance to channel skills, energy and passion into a meaningful role.
How to get involved
ECSC welcomes new members in fall, spring, and summer cohorts. Training is free and fully remote. We will begin training soon for our Encore Subs and Volunteer Business Advisors in June. Sign up now.
— Classroom Volunteers complete 21 hours of training.
— Volunteer Business Advisors complete sevenhours.
— Encore Substitutes can earn certi cation in two to four months, depending on experience.
Once trained, ECSC connects participants with local early childhood education sites in need of their expertise.
Why now?
Colorado faces a severe shortage of early childhood educators. Seventy percent of program directors struggle to nd quali ed sta . Meanwhile, adults 65 and older represent the largest share of future population growth in the state. is demographic shift positions older adults as an invaluable workforce resource.
Join the movement
ECSC is more than a program, it is a movement. Douglas County residents, we need you. If you are looking to make a di erence and support young children, ECSC is the perfect opportunity.
For more information, visit earlychildhoodservicecorps.org or contact us at recruitment@earlychildhoodservicecorps. org.
