Gently used mobility devices are being collected by Castle Rock fraternal group through May 15
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITY
e Castle Rock Rotary Club was looking for a service project that the entire community could get involved with when it discovered the nonpro t, Crutches 4 Africa, a Denverbased nonpro t that collects and distributes mobility devices across the globe.
e organization has expanded across the United States to collect devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, ankle boots and wheelchairs that are shipped to people in need throughout Africa and in other countries.
“ e need is signi cant,” said Ed Brewer, a member of the Castle Rock Rotary Club.
Having previously worked with Crutches 4 Africa and seeing the impact the organization makes, Brewer was reminded of how lucky many people in the United States are to have medical treatment.
“You need a knee replacement or a hip replacement, you’re going to eventually heal and not need your crutches anymore,” said Brewer. “Over there, they’re not getting knee replacements, they’re going to get a pair of crutches and probably be using them for the rest of their life.”
rough May 15, people can donate their used mobility devices — except those with a motor or battery — in one of the 55-gallon barrels that are spread across Castle Rock, including in front of the Castle Rock Police Department, 105 West Brewing Company, and in select churches and schools.
“Most organizations here — clubs and service groups —
DCSD board votes to close 3 elementaries
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Douglas County Board of Education voted on April 22 to approve a reorganization that will close three elementary schools in Highlands Ranch and transition sixth-graders to middle school, starting in the 202627 school year.
e decision followed a multiyear planning process and culminated in a nal presentation that included updates to district plans, such as enhanced busing support, a commitment to future use of buildings for district programs and expanded outreach for students with disabilities.
“ is is one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to be part of, and I don’t take it lightly,” said Board Member Tim Moore. “I know there are families who will feel they got the raw end of the deal, and that’s never our intent. We’re trying to do what’s right for the right reasons — for the students, the families and the community.”
Moore acknowledged the pain and frustration that many families have expressed, but emphasized his trust in the sta and the process.
“I hope we receive forgiveness and grace from the people who aren’t going to be happy, because we really are trying to do the right thing,” Moore said.
e approved resolution adopts Superintendent Erin Kane’s recommendation to close Saddle Ranch, Heritage and Acres Green elementary schools, e ective July 1, 2026.
Pine Canyon project heads to public hearings
Castle Rock Town Council to eye plans on May 6 and 20
BY JULIA KING
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
After years of debate, delays and shifting jurisdiction, the long-planned Pine Canyon development east of Castle Rock is approaching what could be a pivotal moment. On May 6 and 20, the Castle Rock Town Council will hold public hearings that could determine the fate of the controversial 535-acre project.
Pine Canyon’s current proposal under developer JRW Family Limited Partnership would include up to 800 singlefamily homes, 1,000 multifamily units, a resort spa, hotel, commercial space and
an elementary school site.
While the project promises to bring new housing and amenities to the area, it’s also raised long-standing concerns about water, tra c and emergency services — especially since the land sits in a sort of no-man’s-land just outside Castle Rock’s jurisdiction.
e property, technically in unincorporated Douglas County, is wedged between sections of Castle Rock, south of Founders Parkway with I-25 cutting through the middle. Because the land isn’t part of Castle Rock, town o cials have argued they won’t have the authority or tax base to mitigate the impacts of such a large development — despite bearing the brunt of those impacts.
Castle Rock o cials’ stance has remained consistent: if Pine Canyon is to be developed, it should be annexed into
the town.
e debate took a signi cant turn in late 2024, when Douglas County commissioners delayed a decision on the project to give the developer and town more time to work out a potential annexation agreement. at resulted in a pre-annexation deal approved by Castle Rock Town Council in December, outlining a framework for bringing the property into the town’s jurisdiction.
Under that agreement, Pine Canyon would be required to tie into the town’s water and wastewater systems — an important shift from earlier plans to rely solely on local groundwater, which water experts warned would be unsustainable. e agreement also sets expectations around tra c studies, open space requirements and service fees, while reserving the town’s right to evaluate and
vote on each future step of development. e annexation process o cially began in January 2025, with a series of neighborhood meetings and council hearings now underway. A Town Planning Commission hearing on the annexation and proposed zoning took place April 24, with a recommendation sent to Town Council.
e Town Council will hold a rst reading on May 6 — during which they may vote to advance the proposal, though nothing becomes nal until a second reading on May 20. For residents, local leaders and the developer, it could be a turning point in determining whether Pine Canyon nally moves forward — and under whose authority. e hearings will be held in person at the Castle Rock Town Hall. Details are available on the city’s website.
Lora Thomas loses bid for legal fees
Judge declines former o cial’s request in suit against BOCC
BY HALEY LENA
Former Douglas County Commissioner Lora omas was stymied in her request for attorney fees when a judge ruled against her in a lawsuit she led against her former colleagues.
“While we respect the decision of the Douglas County District Court, we believe that the decision is (in) error, and that the Supreme Court should rule on this important issue,” omas told the Douglas County News-Press. omas had requested a summary
judgement, which involves a judge making the decision if a case can be dismissed or resolved without a trial. In this case, the judge would look at the evidence and rule if she was entitled to the attorney fees. e judge did not grant that summary judgement. omas is considering options for an appeal.
Douglas County District Court Judge Robert R. Lung did grant a cross-motion for summary judgement for the Board of Douglas County Commissioners.
e Board of Douglas County Commissioners released this statement: “Today marks a decisive victory for the people of Douglas County against censured and disgraced former Commissioner Lora omas, whose baseless lawsuit cost taxpayers over $100,000 in legal fees. We
were always con dent that the county was in the right and that this was just another in a series of self-serving attacks rooted in political ambition rather than fact.”
In 2023, omas led a lawsuit against her then-colleagues, Abe Laydon and George Teal who are current county commissioners, seeking to recover the attorneys fees omas had incurred while defending herself among allegations that she had created a hostile work environment and wrongfully distributed a government document.
e year prior, Laydon and Teal launched an investigation using outside legal counsel and determined that omas had distributed an anonymous letter that criticized certain employees in the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce. However, the investigation concluded that doing
so did not create a hostile work environment, as previously reported by the Douglas County News-Press.
In the post made by the county on April 23, the county commissioners claim that omas continues to abuse the legal system in a “desperate” attempt to rewrite history and escape accountability.
In response, omas maintains that she was the victim of two “malicious, unfounded and defamatory” investigations, in which she was exonerated on all accusations, including criminal, made against her. “ e historical record is that on three di erent occasions, I o ered to waive reimbursement for my legal expenses if Laydon and Teal each personally reimbursed the county for his share of the legal costs of the frivolous investigations they initiated against me,” omas said.
An overview of the Pine Canyon Ranch area with a northwest view.
State Senate panel clears bill that targets careless driving
Amendment disappoints some families of victims
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITY
In an e ort to hold negligent drivers accountable, more than 25 advocates and families of crash victims from across the state testi ed mid-April at the Colorado state Capitol in support of Senate Bill 25281 to increase the penalty for careless driving resulting in death.
“Somehow society has normalized that vulnerable road user deaths are accidents,” said Teri Vogel, a Parker resident. “ e majority of these deaths are in fact preventable … so the penalties that dene and make the distinctions to support the di erences in crimes is imperative.”
However, an amendment made to the bill and passed on April 21 by the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee — which considers matters regarding civil and criminal proceedings, civil liberties, courts, judges, the state constitution and statutes, the state’s correctional system and prison facilities, homeland security and juvenile justice — disappointed the families of victims.
“It loses the spirit of what it’s supposed to be,” said Josh Stewart, whose son was killed in 2023 in Littleton.
“It’s not representative of what we were trying to accomplish,” Vogel added. e proposed bill was brought forth by Sen. John Carson, a Republican from Highlands Ranch, and Sen. Marc Snyder, a Democrat from Manitou Springs.
“If we increase public perception and
awareness, it will have a deterrent effect,” said Carson. “If people know they can face the penalty, go to jail for careless driving resulting in death of another person, then they may very well be more careful on the roads.”
e current penalty for a person who
commits careless driving and causes the death of another is a Class 1 misdemeanor tra c o ense with 12 license suspension points.
An amendment to the bill adds a new eight-point deduction for careless driving resulting in serious bodily injury.
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“ e number of people that get held accountable for the behavior is miniscule, perhaps even non-existent,” said Colorado State Patrol Chief Col. Matthew Packard. “It is a choice to drive carelessly and this state should hold people accountable for making that choice.”
e original proposed bill would have brought the penalty up to a Class 6 felony, following the precedent set by the Move Over for Cody Act, also known as Title 42-4-705.
Title 42-4-705 states that drivers must move over one lane or slow down when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, a tow vehicle or a public utility service vehicle. If the driver fails to avoid and show due care and their actions cause the death of another, the driver commits a Class 6 felony.
However, the amendment changes the o ense back to a Class 1 misdemeanor, unless the driver’s history meets one of two categories within the last ve years, then it can be elevated to a Class 6 felony.
One category is if the person has a prior conviction of vehicular homicide, criminally negligent homicide in which the act included driving a motor vehicle, vehicular assault, or careless driving resulting in serious bodily injury or death. e second category includes if the person is driving without a current and valid driver’s license, a minor’s driver’s license or instruction permit, driving without a complying insurance policy or self insurance, a prior DUI conviction, DWAI, aggravated driving with a revoked license, or driving with a license under restraint.
Part I: Affordable Housing? Think Small (Maybe an Accessory Dwelling Unit?)
This column is the first installment of a monthly series about one of the hottest topics in real estate: Accessory Dwelling Units. ADUs have gotten a lot of attention recently as a housing option. My thanks to John Phillips of Verdant Living for helping on the research for it.
ADUs (accessory or additional dwelling units) are a wonderful idea. They utilize an existing piece of residential real estate and create a separate living space. They have been around for a long time. In the TV series Happy Days, Fonsie lived in one, on top of a garage. And often they have been a converted basement (still worth considering). They can be a separate building, usually in the backyard. Until recently, zoning regulations made that difficult to do. Throughout the United States, as a part of the need for more housing, zoning codes are being changed to allow ADUs. In Colorado, a law was passed last year allowing ADUs in all major metropolitan areas. That was the subject of my “Real Estate Today” column on February 13, 2025, which is archived online at www. JimSmithColumns.com
have been done by relatively well off homeowners and have been relatively expensive. They really don’t qualify as affordable.
So, can accessory dwelling units play a role in affordable housing? Absolutely, for a very understandable reason. They are smaller. The smaller living space is less expensive to build. Is it for everyone? Of course not, but the well designed living spaces are comfortable and mimic the way most of us live, which is in just a few rooms anyway.
Rita and I now live in a 3-bedroom apartment, having sold our 4,000-squarefoot home in Golden. Back then, we really only used the eat-in kitchen, the living room, the primary bedroom/bathroom, and the office. The basement was filled with stuff we didn’t use, except for a ping pong table we used a couple times a year and a portable sauna that we used a half dozen times. The formal dining room was made into a game room, but we hardly used that. The second bedroom was only occasionally used by a guest.
floor which has more equipment than I need. The apartment has all we need for daily life sort of like an ADU.
ADUs are perfect for intergenerational housing (AARP loves them), for young adults as starter homes, and for childless couples, like Rita and me.
ADUs are part of a larger movement emphasizing smaller, high quality living spaces. There are entire developments of smaller homes on smaller lots, some of them the size of an ADU.
Affordability Characteristics
¨ Cost. Because of their small size, ADUs offer a more affordable option compared to traditional homes, making homeownership accessible to a broader segment of the population, including young adults and seniors.
¨ Housing stock. By integrating ADUs into the housing market, communities increase the overall housing supply, especially when they are located in areas dealing with an affordable housing shortage.
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es land that is already owned. For a standalone mini home, the size of the real estate is much smaller.
¨ Water & Sewer. When the ADU is just that accessory to an existing single family home it can share the same water and sewer tap, saving a 5figure cost associated with building a new standalone home. .
Another positive is that an ADU adds long-term value to an existing singlefamily home, increasing the wealth of the homeowner.
When Colorado’s General Assembly passed the law, the legislature was concerned that ADUs would be possible for homeowners of moderate means and add to the affordable or “attainable” housing. Up until now, most of the few detached ADUs that have been built in Colorado
Now, in our 1,200-square-foot apartment, our life hasn’t changed much. We eat next to our kitchen, which is part of the living room. One bedroom is my office, and we have a guest bedroom that we’ve only used twice, but it’s nice to have. True, we have no room for a piece of exercise equipment that I’d like to buy, but there is a fitness center on the main
¨ Operational expense. Because of their smaller footprint, ADUs require less heating and cooling, as well as less long-term maintenance.
¨ Versatility. ADUs can serve various housing needs, including for family members or as rental properties, providing the homeowner with an additional income source.
¨ Land cost. This is a big one. When the ADU is a backyard bungalow, it utiliz-
If you want to find out more about ADUs, you should check out the buyer’s guide on the Verdant Living website, which lists many other companies and resources: www.VerdantLiving.us Or call or text John Phillips on his cell: 303-717-1962.
Next month: Why aren’t more ADUs being built in Colorado?
NOTE: My “Real Estate Today” column that normally appears on this page is now published bi-weekly. Look for it here next week and every other week thereafter.
From left, Jill White, Victoria Cegielski, Teri Vogel and Josh Stewart stand side-by-side in a press room at the Colorado Capitol, holding onto photos of their loved ones that have been killed as they listen to Sens. John Carson and Marc Snyder speak about proposed Senate Bill 25-281. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA
SCHOOLS
Saddle Ranch’s attendance area will pair with Eldorado Elementary, Heritage with Summit View Elementary and Acres Green with Fox Creek Elementary. Beginning that same school year, all sixth graders in the Highlands Ranch, Mountain Vista and underRidge high school feeder regions will attend middle school.
District o cials said the pairings are necessary to address long-term enrollment declines, particularly in Highlands Ranch, where 11 elementary schools are projected to drop below 400 students.
Without consolidation, o cials warned, the district would continue to spend millions supporting small schools while struggling to maintain robust programming across the system.
While the recommendations for which schools to pair did not change since rst introduced on April 8, the April 22 presentation included several newly-announced measures aimed at easing the transition.
New support for families and students
Families a ected by the pairings will now have bus stops at their current school buildings — Saddle Ranch, Heritage and Acres Green — to allow students to gather with classmates before and after school and preserve some community routines.
Transportation fees will also be waived for two years for all students required to change schools due to consolidation.
In response to community feedback, the district is also evaluating temporary, transition-year busing for students who currently walk to their neighborhood
school but will face longer distances after consolidation. e district will nalize those plans by September 2025.
Additionally, district sta con rmed that it will maintain each closed school building for community use or repurpose it for district-run educational programs, helping to reduce the district’s reliance on leased facilities. Sta emphasized that buildings will not be sold or leased to charter schools.
“They asked for our input, but then acted like we were wrong for giving it.”
Jordan Hayes,
parent
of the current Saddle Ranch boundary. “ ey’re acting like two miles is nothing,” she said. “It’s not just about distance — it’s about what we’re losing as a community.”
She described the process as emotionally exhausting.
“We were patient. We followed all the steps. en we watched as the district twisted our questions into reasons to close our school,” Hayes said. “It feels like gaslighting.”
Still, Hayes said she and others are already thinking ahead to how they’ll rebuild community on their own terms.
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Special education transition planning expands
e most signi cant updates involved support for students with disabilities and their families. Over the past month, special education leaders held meetings with families and sta to identify concerns and build transition plans. In the updated presentation, the district committed to a more comprehensive structure for special education transitions.
School and special education leadership will hold speci c meetings with families whose children are in centerbased programs such as Signi cant Support Needs and A ective Needs. ey will also host general engagement sessions for all families receiving special education services in paired school communities. Sta will meet separately to discuss needed program alignment, environmental accommodations and staing continuity.
“Several themes have emerged from these conversations, and we’re using that feedback to guide future decisions,” the district’s updated presentation stated. at includes evaluating the need for new center-based programs, improving classroom environments, and ensuring stable sta ng during the transition. e district also said it would coordinate orientation activities for students receiving special education services throughout the 2025–26 school year, and emphasized that continuity of support remains a top priority.
Community skepticism remains
For many families, however, the newlyannounced support doesn’t outweigh what they view as a awed process and a lack of meaningful engagement. Parents like Jordan Hayes, a Saddle Ranch parent, said the decision to pair their school with Eldorado ignored tra c concerns, walkability and school site limitations.
“ ey asked for our input, but then acted like we were wrong for giving it,” Hayes said. “We don’t trust the process, and we don’t trust the plan.”
Hayes said families were told their school lacked space to expand, but later discovered the district owns adjacent land. Meanwhile, tra c patterns and walkability still pose challenges, especially for students living south and east
“We’re going to be ne. We have Easter egg hunts. We have book clubs. We have the neighborhood pool. at’s not going anywhere. e kids are still going to grow up together,” she said. “It just won’t be because of the district — it’ll be in spite of it.”
At Heritage Elementary, families made a formal request for the district to pause the closure, citing the school’s role in serving students from lower-income households and those with disabilities. ey questioned whether Summit View, the proposed receiving school, could fully replicate Heritage’s services and inclusive culture.
“Heritage isn’t just a building,” one parent said. “It’s a lifeline for our kids.”
What comes next e 2025–26 school year will serve as a transition year, with current students remaining in place while leadership teams and sta begin planning for full implementation in the fall of 2026.
Over the next 16 months, the district will oversee building modi cations, sta collaboration and various community engagement activities. Proposed leadership teams for the newly-paired schools have already been announced.
Allison Hawk will serve as principal of Eldorado Elementary, which will receive students from Saddle Ranch. Katie Lawson and Marlo Frank will co-lead Summit View, which will receive students from Heritage.
Cheryl Folmer and Kirsten Sola will serve as co-principals of Fox Creek Elementary, which will merge with the Acres Green community. ese principals will begin working with families to align academic and extracurricular programs, develop building identities and nalize logistical details like drop-o plans and school safety routes.
e district has committed to providing regular progress reports to the board throughout the transition year, including updates on transportation, special education, sta ng and school culture planning.
Still, families like Hayes say no amount of updates can undo the distrust created by the process.
“ ey made us wait, made us think we had a voice,” Hayes said. “Now I just feel like all we can do is try to hold our community together on our own.”
Outside the Douglas County School District building in Castle Rock on July 17, 2024. The school board recently voted to close three elementary school over the objections of some parents.
PHOTO BY ARIA MARIZZA
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BY SHAUNEEN MIRANDA COLORADO NEWSLINE
U.S. to restart student loan collections
e U.S. Department of Education said that it will resume collections May 5 for defaulted federal student loans.
After pausing during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency has not collected on defaulted loans in over ve years. More than 5 million borrowers sit in default on their federal student loans, and just 38% of borrowers are current on their payments, the department said.
“American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a statement.
During last year’s presidential campaign, President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor and successor, President Joe Biden, for his e orts to erase student debt. McMahon resumed that line of attack April 21, blaming Biden’s administration for unreasonably raising borrowers’ expectations of forgiveness.
“ e Biden Administration misled borrowers: the executive branch does not have the constitutional authority to wipe debt away, nor do the loan balances simply disappear. Hundreds of billions have already been transferred to taxpayers,” McMahon said.
She added that “going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury,
will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law, which means helping borrowers return to repayment — both for the sake of their own nancial health and our nation’s economic outlook.”
e department said the O ce of Federal Student Aid will restart the Treasury O set Program, which the U.S. Treasury Department administers, on May 5.
e Education Department statement said all borrowers who are in default will get emails over the next two weeks “making them aware of these developments and urging them to contact the Default Resolution Group to make a monthly payment, enroll in an income-driven repayment plan, or sign up for loan reha-
bilitation.”
e department said the O ce of Federal Student Aid will “send required notices beginning administrative wage garnishment” later this summer.
More than 42.7 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt, according to the department.
e administration claims that “instead of protecting responsible taxpayers, the Biden-Harris Administration put them on the hook for irresponsible lending, pushing the federal student loan portfolio toward a scal cli .” is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.
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County commissioners violated law, suit claims
Complaint says Teal, Van Winkle, Laydon gathered in private
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITY
Highlands Ranch state Rep. Bob Marshall, former Douglas County Commissioner Lora omas and Lone Tree resident Julie Gooden have come together as “concerned citizens of Douglas County” to le a lawsuit against the Douglas County commissioners following a series of alleged non-public meetings that violated Colorado Open Meetings Law.
“I have always worked for good government,” said omas, who served as a commissioner for eight years. “I’ve always believed that government is supposed to add value to lives, value to our community, and I just don’t see that anymore.”
Although omas and Marshall have disagreed about political issues in the past, they agree that public policy is basic business and should not be conducted in secret. e lawsuit claims that the Douglas County commissioners have, since mid-December 2024, engaged in “routine practice of convening all three of its members” to discuss public matters, such as home rule, behind closed doors and notice of such gatherings was not provided to the public . e lawsuit further claims that, behind closed doors, the county commissioners discussed and decided to adopt two resolutions concerning a home rule charter and its commission. ese resolutions were then “rubber stamped” during a 10-minute meeting that was not recorded.
A written statement provided by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners states that the legal action taken against the board is an attempt at keeping voters from voting. It reads, in part: “Commissioners are con dent that the people of Douglas County will prevail in this attack on their right to vote on issues of independence and local control.”
Not the first open meetings lawsuit is isn’t the rst time Marshall has led a lawsuit against a Douglas County entity alleging a violation of Colorado’s Open Meetings Law.
March 2022 began the 19-month legal battle between Marshall and the Douglas County School District after it was brought to his attention that four board members were having a series of private conversations about ring the former superintendent Corey Wise.
In that lawsuit, a Douglas County District Court judge ruled in September 2023 that the school board members acted illegally and the district was ordered to pay Marshall more than $103,000 in attorneys’ costs and court fees.
Now, Marshall has been joined by omas and an una liated
voter, Gooden, who says she represents una liated residents: e residents who “just ll out their ballots and vote,” said Gooden. “ e ones that expect full transparency that we’re not currently seeing right now.”
omas was looking at what was taking place in the Douglas County government when she found a string and pulled, she said. It led her to nd out that the commissioners were meeting behind closed doors in what she claims were called “advanced planning meetings,” and were not recorded or posted to the public.
With a lengthy feud between omas and current Commissioners Abe Laydon and George Teal, omas was asked if this was a way to “settle the score.”
“I don’t even want to talk about trying to settle scores,” said omas. “ is isn’t about that. is is about their … disregard of following Open Meetings Laws.”
What is in the lawsuit?
e lawsuit brought by Marshall, omas and Gooden against the commissioners includes three allegations.
e rst allegation listed on the lawsuit is the defendants’ — the Board of County Commissioners — routine practice of discussing public business among a quorum without providing notice or permitting public attendance.
is claim is based on the records Marshall acquired by Douglas County government o cials and shared with the Douglas County News-Press. e records describe nearly a dozen dates in which all three commissioners met without providing notice or permitting the public to observe.
All three commissioners were also invited to speak at a private Parker Conservatives meeting in early April, during which a
unaware until a few hours before, which was when the event was posted on the commissioners’ agenda.
e private event invitation, provided to the News-Press from someone who had received it, stated that guests would hear directly from the commissioners on how home rule would a ect them.
All meetings of a quorum or three or more members of a body during which any public business is discussed must be open to the public, according to the Colorado Department of Local A airs. However, this does not apply to executive sessions or if it is a chance meeting.
As previously reported by the News-Press, a meeting is part of the policy-making process when it is held to purposefully discuss a rule, regulation, ordinance or formal action.
Furthermore, a meeting is sub-
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e lawsuit also claims that Douglas County did not post a notice of a private event held by a political organization called Freedom Fellowship that advertised current commissioners Teal and Kevin Van Winkle would appear and discuss public business.
e second allegation is that the Board of County Commissioners met behind closed doors on at least three occasions to discuss public business — appearing as “executive sessions” — but did not meet in public to announce the topic of the meetings. e allegation also claims that they did not vote in public to enter into an executive session as required by law.
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A story in April 24 editions on the Mental Health First Aid courses had the incorrect titles of a couple of sources. The correct titles are: Laura Larson, assistant director for community health at the Douglas County Health Department; and Jennifer Morris, a licensed therapist who also serves as a school-based mental health specialist with the AllHealth Network.
From left, former Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, Lone Tree resident Julie Gooden and Highlands Ranch Rep. Bob Marshall stand outside of the Douglas County building on April 22 to announce their lawsuit against the Board of Douglas County Commissioners. PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA
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Pickleball’s popularity surges in Castle Rock
Expansion of facilities helps attract players of all ages
BY ERIC OSTERLOH
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, has seen remarkable popularity in Castle Rock. is paddle sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, has attracted players of all ages in the community.
e Town of Castle Rock has expanded its pickleball facilities over the last few years, and the numbers have swelled.
Butter eld Crossing Park now has six outdoor pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets, restrooms, water, and lighting. Courts are also available at Zach Parrish Park, Founders Park, Cobblestone Ranch Park and the new Emerald Park. All courts are available for public use.
“We have an amazing pickleball family here in Castle Rock,” said Anthony Rivera, athletics pickleball coordinator for the Town of Castle Rock. “ e town continues to support this with sta ng certied pickleball instructors and pickleball evaluators to provide a fun, professional environment for learning. I am excited to see what the future holds. ere are so many ideas in the works to make this pickleball program one of the best in the state.”
e town also provides structured opportunities for players to engage in sport. O cial pickleball leagues, recreation sessions and tournaments have been established, allowing for organized play.
For those looking to improve their skills, instructional clinics are o ered to help participants “level up” their game. e surge in pickleball’s popularity has not been without challenges. In response to community feedback, the town coun-
cil adjusted the operating hours for the pickleball courts at Butter eld Crossing Park, setting them from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Looking ahead, Castle Rock is considering the development of a new sports
facility to further support the community’s recreational interests.
Proposed amenities include a competition gymnasium with up to 12 pickleball courts and an 11-lane competition pool, indoor track, tness room and workout facilities that aim to meet the town’s growing demand for sports and recreation spaces.
As pickleball continues to thrive in Castle Rock, residents and visitors alike are embracing the sport, fostering a vibrant and active community.
Anthony Rivera, the athletics pickleball coordinator for the Town of Castle Rock, poses for a photo.
Locals enjoy group play in the gym at the recreational center in Castle Rock.
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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.
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” - Michael Jordan
Let that quote sit for a moment. Let it challenge you. Because in today’s fastmoving, tech-saturated world, it’s easy, tempting even, to outsource initiative. Information is on demand. Groceries show up at your doorstep. AI can write your emails. We’re living in a time when tasks once considered necessary are now optional or automated. But here’s the truth: there will never be a substitute for the human spirit set on making a di erence. Yes, technology can help. It can save time, spark ideas, and extend our reach. But the spark, the heart behind real change, comes from you. You, with your God-given gifts, your experiences, your grit, your compassion. You are the one who makes it happen.
WINNING
Being a di erence maker isn’t about grand gestures or public recognition. It’s about a consistent willingness to show up. To serve. To give. To lead with a servant’s heart, freely, generously, cheerfully. at’s what separates the people who wish and want from the ones who do. But let’s be real: sometimes we don’t
VOICES
Bring out the di erence maker in you
feel like we’ve got anything left to give. Life has a way of draining our tanks. Maybe you’re feeling overextended at work, at home, in your community. Maybe you’ve poured into others for years and you’re wondering, “When’s it my turn?” Or maybe, like so many, you’ve drifted into a mindset of convenience. After all, why go the extra mile when you can just
Here’s why: because deep down, you want to matter. You want to be the one who makes things happen. And the truth is, you still can. Start by getting proactive. Don’t wait to react to life, lean into it. Take initiative. Set the tone. Be the thermostat, not the thermometer. en add intentionality. Being proactive is good, but without intention, it can become just more busywork. Intentionality means doing the right things, for the right reasons, at the right time. It’s what transforms action into impact. Ask yourself: What di erence did I
A look back at 2024-2025
HEDUCATION CORNER
ere in the Douglas County School District (DCSD), we have some of the most dedicated teachers, principals, and support sta who give their all each and every day to ensure that our students receive the best possible education. Because of their e orts, the 2024-2025 school year was full of celebrations!
Did you know?
• For the second year in a row, DCSD is the top scoring district in the Denver metro area!
• Our graduation rate is 92.2%! e highest it’s been in 15 years.
• DCSD is one of the only districts in the country to have met or exceeded our 2019 (pre-pandemic!) scores in every subject and every grade for two years in a row.
• DCSD o ers 76 Career and Technical Education and Concurrent Enrollment Pathways (including Trades) and is one of the leaders — nationwide — in “blurring the lines” between PK-12, higher education, and industry.
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• e Class of 2024 earned more than $131 million in scholarships and saved nearly $20 million in college expenses through DCSD’s concurrent enrollment partnerships and AP programming!
Award-winning academic success
• irty-two of our schools received the 2024 John Irwin Award of Excellence from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• Nine of our schools received the 2024 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award from CDE. e future is bright!
What’s next for DCSD?
DCSD is developing a roadmap for our school district that will prepare students to not only adapt to the pace of our ever-changing world, but to lead the change! More information will be coming your way in the coming months! ank you for an incredible 20242025 school year. We are very grateful for our students, families, teachers, sta and community members. #ProudtoBeDCSD
is guest column was written by Erin Kane, the superintendent of the Douglas County School District.
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used to make that I’ve stopped making? Who have I stopped serving, not because I don’t care, but because I got distracted or discouraged? Where can I make something happen today, with no expectation of reward, just the joy of contributing? You don’t need a title, a platform, or permission. What you need is the decision. e decision to say, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” at quote by Denis Waitley isn’t just motivational, it’s directional. It points us toward ownership, toward action, toward meaning.
We can’t let convenience rob us of calling. We can’t let fatigue steal our re. And we certainly can’t expect AI to take our place in the hearts and lives of the people around us. e world doesn’t just need more content, it needs more di erence makers.
So here’s your invitation: Look at your life, your team, your family, your company, your neighborhood, and ask, What’s one thing I can do today to make something happen? Not for applause, but for impact. Not for validation, but because it’s who you are.
Authenticity is the heartbeat of a true di erence maker. When you show up as
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
your authentic, imperfect, fully engaged self, people don’t just see you, they feel you. ey trust you. In a world full of lters, curated images, and polished personas, being genuine cuts through the noise like nothing else. It’s not about having all the answers or being the loudest voice in the room; it’s about being present, consistent, and honest in your intentions. When you lead with empathy and act from a place of sincerity, your impact becomes more than just what you do; it becomes who you are.
Has the di erence maker in you been dormant for a while, maybe even too long? Or are you always looking for an opportunity to help or serve in some way? As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we adopt the philosophy of “If it’s to be, it’s up to me,” it really will be a better-than-good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
Frank the Pizza King is treasure I have known the Krascek family since about 1964. Frank sponsored an Old Timers baseball team playing at Denny Miller Field where I worked for the City of Englewood. In 1965 our family moved from Girard and Sherman out to South Englewood near Belleview Park. We did not have a lot of spare cash but a splurge from “Frank the Pizza King” was a special weekend treat. As I grew up, Frank’s became an after-game treat with that special girl. It was and is the most welcoming restaurant where all are treated as family. As my parents grew older they had a standing order from Frank’s on Friday night until their passing in 2015! My folks introduced our two daughters to the wonder of this unique pizza and now my kids brought their spouses and children to Frank’s. We have three generations of Frank’s enthusiasts, none of whom live in Englewood but who visit as often as possible.
Englewood has a treasure in this restaurant. Look around the Denver area and try to nd other restaurants that have survived 64 years. ey did this without a liquor license and in a very simple but homey building in an area that could be sketchy at times. I certainly understand private property rights of new owner and his prerogative to do as he wishes with the property. However, I hope that the city can commemorate this location in some way. I would like to think that the city has economic development money to help them relocate if they wish.
To Walter, Maria and Matt and the rest of the crew our family wishes to thank you for many wonderful memories. I hope you land on your feet in a new location!
Gary Poole, Parker
Look at cause of divisiveness
House, not stop constantly spewing vitriol against perceived enemies (wasn’t that a wonderful Easter message on X?), not stop issuing of blatantly unconstitutional executive orders, not stop causing extreme market gyrations by constantly ip- opping on tari s (which were based on the most ignorant of algorithms) and attacking the independence of the Fed, not stop threatening to impeach judges, not stop the indiscriminate rings by the DOGE team, and not stop indiscriminately grabbing brown men, claiming they are all Tren de Aragua, for incarceration in El Salvador? So, who is really to blame? Let’s call spade a spade.
I agree with recent letter writer Linda Mazunik’s statement that divisiveness is the wrong path, but to place the blame on Democrats is disingenuous. Why does that “awful orange man’’ not stop the constant chaos coming from the White
Running the country is not a game show like ` e Apprentice,” Donald Trump’s only successful endeavor, where a ring a ects only that person. Yet, even with a history of failed enterprises and multiple bankruptcies, some continue to admire him as a businessman and give him free rein to drive the economy into recession after promising prosperity. ere is no longer an independent DOJ and the Republican Congress has forsaken its oversight responsibility as an equal partner of government. e only thing left for the Democrats is LLEAC and there are many who voted for him and are su ering the consequences of his actions that no longer believe that it is left-wing dogma. Finally, the Supreme Court, with its emergency ruling on the weekend prohibiting more deportations without due process, may be stepping up to the plate. Will he follow this order?
Ernst Popke, Highlands Ranch
Transparency talk rings hollow e Cabal of Douglas County Commissioners and their entourage have repeatedly shown all the cards … standing tall next to Donald Trump and kowtowing to his MAGAn tribalism and ideology.
Just as soon as e CABAL returned from D.C. and the inauguration (on the taxpayers’ dime, of course), they latched
onto Trump’s tribal patterns and gish-gallop governance tactics as their own.
e local redirection wasn’t a surprise, but it was an unnatural development, nonetheless.
e Cabal’s combination of arrogance and testosterone set the path to the Trumpistanian method — operating away from the light of day, making self-interested decisions, and snuggling up to those invited into the cocoon.
Has the Cabal overstretched its stubby wings? Seems so.
Sidling up to Trump’s dog whistles is turning out to be an ethical and moral dead end, even in a red county, carrying the political equivalent of a boat anchor.
More importantly, when e Cabal blows the o cial horn of transparency and engagement … it sounds like a solitary toot in the wind.
Lloyd Guthrie, Roxborough Park
Stop trashing others
I am writing this letter in response to the “Disappointed with letter” opinion published in the April 3, 2025 Highlands Ranch Herald. e writer is upset that the newspaper published the “Trump is a disaster” letter to the editor on grounds that it included name calling. Letters to the editor allows readers to express their opinions about various topics. e editor doesn’t choose only letters they agree with, as the writer implied. ere are times I don’t agree with what a writer has said, but it is their constitutional right to express their opinion. ey are not free to call for violence though. If someone doesn’t like Trump or any politician, that is their right. If someone feels the opposite, that is their right. at is part of living in a democracy rather than a dictator, fascist, communist, or autocratic country.
You don’t think people should call other people names. I agree. If you want to call someone out for calling other names, you should start at the top. Donald Trump calls everyone he disagrees with by a nasty name. Do you think that is OK? I don’t. Let’s all be respectful of others.
Janis Sabel, Highlands Ranch
Say no to home rule
Douglas County is at a crossroads, and the push for home rule presents a serious risk to transparent, balanced, and representative government. While the idea of home rule may sound like a chance for “local control,” the reality is far more troubling — especially given the rushed and opaque process being led by our current commissioners. Home rule would allow our county to write its own charter — essentially a local constitution — and reshape everything from how elections are run to how taxes are managed. But the issue isn’t just what could change; it’s how it’s being done.
Commissioners George Teal, Kevin Van Winkle, and Abe Laydon are barreling ahead without public input, committing $500,000 in taxpayer dollars to push a plan most residents haven’t even been consulted about. ey’re using less than half the legally allotted time — from July to October — to draft an entirely new government system that could fundamentally alter how Douglas County operates for de-
cades. All of this is being done behind closed doors, with a charter commission made up of handpicked allies. Out of 64 counties in Colorado, only two adopted home rule — and that was back in the 1970s. Why the sudden rush now? What’s the emergency?
e proposed charter could concentrate power in the hands of a few, weaken public oversight, and leave room for vague legal language that strips citizens of accountability and recourse. Imagine a future where commissioners appoint themselves or their allies to boards, eliminate independent oversight, and consolidate departments without checks or balances — all while reducing transparency and public input.
is is not hypothetical. We’ve already seen attempts to override normal appointment processes, like with the county library board. Home rule could make such overreach permanent.
Douglas County is already functioning well under our current system. is e ort appears more like a political maneuver than a genuine attempt at better governance. A new charter could be written to serve a narrow agenda, not the broad interests of a rapidly growing community.
If home rule passes without a deliberate, transparent, and communityled process, we risk handing over far too much power to too few people — with no easy way to take it back.
Let’s not gamble with our future. Vote no on home rule in the June 24 election.
Constance Ingram, Highlands Ranch
President making life worse
I’m wondering how much time trump spends during the wee hours of the night and morning thinking of ways to make the lives of Americans a bit worse.
Let me count the ways:
e creation of DOGE headed by his wannabe co-president has eliminated thousands of federal jobs. Economic impacts on families are terrible.
His tari policy has rattled stock markets worldwide. Everyday people have had their 401Ks reduced drastically in value.
trump’s immigration policy is terrible as it is inhumane and deprives human beings of due process. I fully agree deportation of illegally immigrants is necessary, especially known criminals, but only if due process is followed.
Proposed cuts to Medicaid will simply add more misery in the lives of many who are already struggling with housing, food, and medical costs.
Proposed cuts to Head Start will affect families, in which both parents work, adversely as it a ects a child’s “head start” in education. It will undoubtedly a ect the families’ budget.
Cuts in Americorps will cause the help the agency provides during disasters to be reduced. is agency, among other services, provides aid to military families including often building homes.
USAID budget cuts impact vulnerable populations worldwide as it provides aid and support with disasters, drought, and famine.
ese are but a few of trump’s actions detrimental to most of us. Hopefully, Republicans in the House and Senate will grow some backbone and put a stop to his actions. I urge all voters to call your congressional representatives expressing your concern. Lawrence Sena, Castle Rock
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Veterinarian student Sarah Hilliard retreated to a far corner of a room lined with kennels for the animal hospital’s patients, sat down and thought about how she was going to end her life. Suicide seemed like the best exit out of a grueling, joyless life that included 70-hour work weeks and treating sick and dying animals in a callous, competitive environment.
“I just sat in the corner, and I cried and cried,” said Hilliard. “I was planning on going home and take a long cool smoothie with all my meds and calling it quits. I often thought about what it would be like to nally just take a long deep sleep and never wake up.”
Hilliard is now co-owner of PetVet 365, a new-style pet clinic in Westminster that emphasizes compassion for both animals and their veterinary caregivers. But in 2010 — when she considered her suicide — she was working on her residency in internal medicine at Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in old-school conditions that emphasized only clinical survival.
“ ere was no time for self-care,” said Hilliard. “ ere was no role model telling me, ‘Hey, you are not doing so well. Why don’t you take a day o ,’” she said. “You were pretty much on your own. No one talked about having any doubts about what they were doing. No one wanted to admit any kind of weakness.”’
A colleague found Hilliard and she was admitted to a psychiatric ward for seven days. She balked at going back to her residency and reconsidered her relationship with the veterinary profession, stepping away from practicing medicine for several years.
“I just felt the veterinary world just chewed me up and spit me out,” the 44-year-old Hilliard said. “I had to deal with the giant elephant in the world … what to do next.”
She underwent cognitive behavioral therapy to get to the root of her anxieties. She eventually helped open PetVet 365, which practices a “fear free” approach to treating its patients. She also speaks up about the prevalence of veterinarian suicides in the United States.
“It’s a problem that has not really been looked at or dealt with up until just the last few years,” Hilliard said. “It is time for people to realize that we deal with a lot of stu . It’s not just all bunny rabbits and owers.”
A study by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2019, found that veterinarians in the United States are three-to- ve times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. ere was a similar conclusion reached in a2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
About 80% of all veterinarians su er from clinical depression at some point and about 50% report feeling unhappy in their careers, according to Psychology Today.
“ ese statistics paint a bleak picture that calls for a profound examination of the underlying factors fueling this troubling trend,” states Psychology Today. e publication points to several factors that weigh heavily on the mental health of veterinarians, including performing euthanasia on patients, wrestling with large school debt and burnout.
“ e fear of making a mistake or failing to provide optimal care can foster feelings of inadequacy and perfectionism, which can be detrimental to their mental health,” the article states.
Veterinarians can also be the target of cyberbullying. A client can deliver poor online ratings on Yelp and Google or leave derogatory messages which leads to anxiety, depression and stress among
vets and veterinary technicians, states Psychology Today.
“Veterinarians may feel overwhelmed by the constant negativity,” the publication states.
Colorado State University o cials say they are responding to the new needs of veterinary students — including their mental health — through the university’s Veterinary Health and Education Complex, or VHEC, which includes a new Primary Care Center.
e facility includes a teaching hospital for routine and urgent care; a new Livestock Veterinary Hospital, fully equipped with medical, surgical and ambulatory facilities built to meet current and future demands for large animal care; and reimagined classrooms with interactive workstations, according to CSU. e complex — slated to be nished in fall 2026 — is coupled with a signi cant curriculum update. e new educational roadmap maintains the rigor of a robust science-based doctoral program while emphasizing ideas such as resilience, professionalism and wellbeing, according to CSU.
Dr. Matthew Johnston, professor of avian, exotic and zoological medicine and co-chair of the college’s curriculum renewal committee, told CSU Magazine last April that changes needed to be made to head o the mental and emotional toll exerted on veterinarian students and practitioners.
Veterinarian Sarah Hilliard holds Vienna, a rag doll cat at her practice. PHOTOS BY MONTE WHALEY
Veterinarian Sarah Hilliard talks to her patient, Westly, an Australian shepherd.
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“We started seeing declining attendance at lecture-based courses. We’ve seen upticks in students leaving the program not for academic reasons, but for mental health reasons,” Johnston told the magazine. “I personally have colleagues who have died by suicide.” Johnston, who has taught for more than 20 years, told the magazine that CSU’s revamped program can have a signi cant impact by changing the way it teaches veterinary medicine. Fewer static lectures. More hands-on learning and group work. Dedicated breaks throughout the semester for re ection and restoration.
“We’re not just going to give you information about mental health and wellness, we’re changing the whole system,” Johnston told CSU Magazine. “CSU is radically ipping the script more than any vet school has done.”
Melinda Frye, associate dean for veterinary academic and student a airs at CSU, said the school will include an embedded counselor to aid troubled students. Financial counselors will also be available, as well as someone to talk about a student’s “vocational wellbeing.” Students can also take time o for religious holidays, Frye said.
“We want to encourage students to understand the human dimensions of our profession,” Frye said.
Students still are faced with a curriculum that demands they gain expertise on a variety of animal species from kittens to dogs and horses, she said. And it’s all done in four years.
“I do understand this contributes to a lot of our students feeling a bit overwhelmed,” Frye said. “ at’s a lot to take in in a short period of time.”
Hilliard grew up in Ohio and was always interested in animals and science. She wedded the two by attending Ohio State’s veterinary school from 2004 to 2008 to become a general practitioner.
She got into CSU’s internal medicine residency program and began dealing with feelings of inadequacy and “imposter syndrome,” she said.
“I kept thinking to myself, ‘How did I get here? What am I doing here?” she said.
Hilliard got help in counseling and began taking prescription drugs for panic and anxiety.
“ e medicine did multiple things to help my physical feelings, but I didn’t understand what the underlying problem was,” she said.
She returned to Ohio State for her residency in small animal internal medicine. Hilliard admits she was not ready for the emotional toll the program would take on her.
“Everything just intensi ed, the patients were very sick, and you are supposed to know the answers,” she said. “But I did know that you were not supposed to ask for help.”
Her breakdown and departure from Ohio State led her down several paths that included going back into a general practice with a friend. She also worked for a pharmaceutical company for a few years.
“Still, I knew something just wasn’t right,” Hilliard said.
at led her to cognitive therapy and
to a group of friends starting a new kind of veterinary practice.
“ ey wanted a nice place to work and for people to bring their pets to,” Hilliard said.
e group created PetVet 365, a Fear Free practice. e waiting room is eliminated, and every patient and pet “guardian” is given their own private dog or cat suite, complete with a TV, couch, rug, toys, species-speci c pheromones and treats.
“Everyone feels more comfortable, including the patients, guardians and the sta ,” Hilliard said.
Not every problem has been eliminated. Some pet guardians are still angered or hurt when they receive bad news about their pets.
“We just talk to them and tell them that our sta needs to be treated respectfully,” Hilliard said.
And there are days when a dog or cat must be euthanized. Hilliard said her sta works to help the animals slip peacefully away.
“It’s not the easiest part of our day, but it’s one of the things we can give as a gift to families that they have an opportunity to end their pet’s su ering,” Hilliard said. “ at’s the unique part of our profession. In many ways, it’s one of the more beautiful things we can do.”
Westminster veterinarian Sarah Hilliard tends to Wesley, an Australian shepherd.
Sarah Hilliard helped start PetVet365 in Westminster. The clinic emphasizes a “Fear Free” environment.
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Sarah Hilliard
Castle Rock’s month-long scavenger hunt reveals history
BY JULIA KING
TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Castle Rock’s Scavenge e Rock returns for its fth year this May, o ering locals and visitors a chance to rediscover the town’s history while supporting small businesses.
Organized by the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum, the free event runs through May 31 and invites participants to explore historic buildings and local shops downtown in honor of National Historic Preservation Month.
Originally, the goal of the hunt was to create something fun and educational during a time when local businesses were still recovering from COVID-19 shutdowns, said Claudine Phibbs, who has worked at the museum for nearly a decade and has organized the scavenger hunt since its inception.
“We thought this would be a great way to keep the museum on people’s minds and teach everyone about the history of Castle
Rock,” Phibbs said. “We also wanted to help the local businesses get some foot tra c.”
e scavenger hunt has grown steadily over the years. e museum distributes 200 to 300 clue sheets annually, and last year, 75 completed sheets were turned in — a jump from just 50 in the rst year.
Participants earn points by visiting 25 historic markers around town, each with a QR code linking to the building’s history. Each page includes a red word that, when combined, forms a mystery question for extra points. e clue sheet also includes visits to 26 businesses, where participants collect stickers. ose who earn 130 points or more are entered into a prize drawing, though all participants who return a clue sheet receive a goodie bag lled with local business “shwag,”
Phibbs said.
New stops this year include Castle Toys, Mod Mountain Boutique, Sip Tea, Waxing the City and even the school district building.
“I love working with the businesses around
town to organize the scavenger hunt. I even nd out about businesses that I didn’t know were here,” Phibbs said.
Top prizes this year include passes to Castle Rock’s Summer Concert Series, golf certi cates to Red Hawk Golf Course, and more gift cards from participating businesses. e prize drawing will be held at 3 p.m. on May 31 at the Castle Rock Museum, located at 420 Elbert St.
“Scavenge e Rock gives the community a taste of small-town charm, where friendly local businesses warmly welcome visitors as they explore the town and even learn some history,” Phibbs said. “Many times when longtime residents come to the museum, they say they never knew Castle Rock had a museum, so we hope the scavenger hunt helps spread the word — we do have a museum, and it’s a meaningful part of our community.”
Clue sheets will be available starting May 1 at the museum. For more information, visit castlerockmuseum.org.
County commissioners vote to increase parking enforcement
BY FRANK DEANGELI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
On April 22, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance regarding the regulation of tra c and parking.
It passed with a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner George Teal voting no.
“Recreational vehicle parking should be at the owner’s (discretion) in unincorporated Douglas County,” said Commissioner Teal, explaining his no vote.
At the board’s April 8 business meeting, Cmdr. Alan Stanton of the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce recommended that the board adopt the ordinance in order to “promote the general public welfare and safety by imposing and enforcing reasonable and necessary tra c and parking restrictions in the county.” Stanton cited safety concerns from parking commercial and recreational vehicles in highly urbanized areas as the primary driver behind this new ordinance.
e sheri ’s o ce identi ed nine urban
and suburban areas in which commercial vehicles will not be allowed to park, and three in which recreational vehicles will not be allowed to park. ese three locations are Highlands Ranch, the Chat eld Urban Area and the Parker Municipal Planning Area including Stonegate.
Drivers of commercial vehicles will automatically receive nes in these areas, and those of recreational vehicles will be allowed 72 hours of parking within a 7-day period before receiving nes.
In addition to these new restrictions, the
ordinance establishes several new permitted parking areas, many near schools. It also limits parking of commercial and recreational vehicles in several private lots, including recreation centers.
e proposed policy change follows 2022’s Colorado House Bill 22-1139, which forbids homeowner’s associations from prohibiting the use of public rights-of-way. Stanton says that since the passage of this bill, the county sheri ’s o ce has received a number of complaints about oversized vehicles parked in residential areas.
Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum. PHOTO BY COURTNEY KUHLEN
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don’t have connections and the ability to distribute these crutches in various countries in Africa, where (Crutches 4 Africa) does,” said Brewer. “Having these crutches drives saves them a lot of work because then they pack them up, ship them and distribute them.”
How it all started
e organization was started by Denver resident David Talbot after he visited Uganda in 2005. While working with a nonpro t assisting widows and orphans, he looked around and saw a woman whose leg was twisted up behind her back.
“I saw so many people that were struggling and having so much di culty with mobility,” Talbot said.
He added that people were using anything to help them move. He saw people being carried, the elderly using an old stool or chair instead of a walker, people using pieces of plywood as crutches or holding onto a pole with their hands and wrapping their a ected leg around the pole.
While some people might look at a pair of crutches and see them as a limitation, others around the world might see them as a chance to experience freedom, Talbot said.
“Mobility is freedom,” said Talbot. “Without mobility, you’re a prisoner and you have to depend on other people.”
Struggling with mobility is something Talbot has faced himself.
In the spring of 1955, Talbot was just a toddler when he had fallen ill. He was brought to a doctor who believed it was the u. However, a few days later, his
body had become sti so he was taken to Children’s Hospital Colorado where he was diagnosed with polio, a highly infectious disease that can lead to paralysis. His diagnosis came three weeks after
the vaccine was proven to be successful in preventing the disease.
Whether it was a wheelchair, leg braces, crutches, “ugly shoes” — as Talbot called them — or a mobility scooter, Tal-
bot has often relied on di erent mobility devices throughout his life.
Although he was well enough to play sports and travel during periods of his life, at the age of 72, he has recently developed post-polio syndrome, which is a recurrence of the symptoms, not the disease itself.
Talbot believes so many people in the United States take mobility for granted.
“You turn on the faucet, you have water; you ip on the light switch, you have electricity. We just take it for granted,” said Talbot. “It’s the same thing with mo-
Nearly 20 years of making an impact
From Nigeria to Kenya to Tanzania, Crutches 4 Africa has distributed over 220,000 mobility devices to 17 countries in Africa and other countries outside of that continent, such as Albania.
“ e harshness of knowing that there’s always one more person in line that didn’t get anything,” said Talbot. “ at’s a big part of my motivation and that’s been present ever since we got started.”
With 235 pairs of crutches, Talbot began distributing mobility devices in
Over the past two decades, Talbot became inspired by Rotary International’s work to help eradicate polio, and at an annual international convention, he partnered with clubs from across the United States and developing countries to help collect and distribute mobility devices.
Once the organization gets enough mobility devices to ll a 40-foot shipping container, which is about 3,000 pieces of equipment, the containers are shipped. Crutches 4 Africa has shared containers in order to get devices to people in need.
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With the cost of the shipping containers to be approximately $10,000, Talbot said each mobility device essentially costs $3 to ship overseas, which is roughly the same amount it costs to buy a candy bar. “ ree dollars a piece,” said Talbot. “ at’s outrageously inexpensive to help somebody get o the ground.” e Castle Rock Rotary Club has also
designated $4,000 to help with the cost of shipping.
When working with people with disabilities, Talbot said the mobility devices are also about giving them self-reliance, respect and something to hope for.
“I gure every other house has got some kind of mobility equipment that they’re not using — it’s stacked and it all ends up in the land ll if we don’t get after it,” said Talbot. “(We need) to utilize what we take for granted.”
Learn more about the organization’s impact at crutches4africa.org.
CARELESS
“ ere should be zero ways to kill somebody and it be a misdemeanor,” Stewart said. is amendment also led to Sen. Dylan Roberts, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s Eighth Senate District, to have a pit in his stomach, he said. “Somebody else has to die and then
somebody else might die after that before this gets treated as a felony,” said Roberts. “ at to me is, kind of a very, I think, strange thing to put into statute given the tragedy that it involves.”
e Judiciary Committee passed the bill in a 6-to-1 vote, and it will now be passed onto the House Appropriations Committee, which conducts hearings concerning the nancial impact of the bill.
“We’re not going to give up on it,” said Vogel. “We’re going to keep doing what
we can to get the victims’ and the citizens’ voices out there.”
What is Senate Bill 25-281 ere are two other parts to the proposed Senate Bill 25-281. One is to address the language in the current statute that allows for only one sentence for a driver. If the driver causes the death of one or more people, each person killed would be a separate o ense.
in death; instead, the charge of careless driving resulting in serious bodily injury may be more appropriate.
Potential concerns with the bill
While the bill looks to bring more accountability, there were concerns about the express consent for chemical testing, and over-penalizing drivers when there are charges such as reckless driving and vehicular homicide.
e third part focuses on strengthening the requirement for chemical testing — for alcohol or substances — of drivers following any fatal or serious injury crash.
For Michael White, the father of 17-year-old Magnus who was killed on July 29, 2023, in Boulder, mandatory chemical testing is objective, removes bias and is impartial.
While on one of his last cycling training sessions before representing the United States in the World Mountain Bike Championships, Magnus was struck by a woman who had stayed up the night prior consuming alcohol and drugs.
“Without it (mandatory chemical testing), we are choosing ignorance over accountability and that cost is paid in human lives,” White said.
But Carson has also recognized that true accidents do happen.
He said there are some situations in which the victim may be involved. In that case, the district attorney should not use the charge of careless driving resulting
James Karback from the Colorado State Public Defender’s O ce said evidence tools have advanced to allow o cers and prosecutors to make more robust decisions and classify the level of crime correctly. However, Packard added that there isn’t always an action from the driver that ts the statutory de nition.
Representatives from the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar brought up the importance of mens rea in the court system. Mens rea is the intention or knowledge of wronging that constitutes part of a crime. e potential class six felony would be severe for drivers who had no intention of taking a life and were not under any in uences, said Karback and Rhidian Orr from the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.
“If it becomes a felony, that person who’s driving loses a lot of ability to pay back — nancially, job-wise, whatever it may be — the victims of the family,” Orr said.
Victoria Cegielski holds a photo of her son, Alex Mackiewicz, with the Martin Luther King Jr. quote, “If you can’t fly, run, if you can’t run, walk, if you can’t walk, crawl, but by all means keep moving.”
Colorado State Patrol Chief Col. Matthew Packard, Arvada Deputy Police Chief Todd Reeves representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, and Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly testify on April 16 in support of Senate Bill 25-281, which aims to increase the penalty for careless driving resulting in death.
CARELESS
‘Born out of tragedy’
ose who were seemingly strangers to one another stood side-by-side testifying for Senate Bill 25-281, united by common tragedy: the death of a loved one.
“For those who keep saying that accidents happen, I can assure you, your opinion will change very quickly once you see your child or your loved one in a casket,” said Victoria Cegielski, whose son died in March of 2024.
With the statewide movement to encourage people to use alternate forms of transportation, like bicycling, more frequently, Snyder said there are more vulnerable road users today than before. “Colorado begs for people to live an outdoor life,” said 23rd Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler. “Your life is
at the hands of someone who may not even have their hands on the wheel.”
Between 2014 and 2024, pedestrian fatalities increased by 73%, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s fatal crash data. Within that decade, 1,131 bicyclists and pedestrians lost their lives on Colorado roads.
In 2023, 156 bicyclists and pedestrians lost their lives, which increased to 683 vulnerable road user deaths in 2024, including lives lost in construction zones.
White, Vogel, Cegielski and Stewart’s loved ones are part of those statistics.
On July 4, 2019, Chuck Vogel went on an early morning bike ride. Instead of coming home, Teri Vogel, was awoken by a call from AdventHealth Parker. He died the next day.
“ is might sound really strange, but Chuck was excited about turning 65,” said Vogel. “It was the anticipation of becoming a grandfather that put him over the moon. Chuck did not get to experience
any of that. A vibrant and beautiful life was taken by (a) driver’s poor choices.”
On their way to school, two 13-yearold boys were struck and killed by a vehicle, ve months apart. On Oct. 17, 2023, Liam Stewart was on his bike, following all the rules of the road when he was struck at an intersection in Littleton, Stewart said.
en on March 6, 2024, Alex Mackiewicz was almost across a crosswalk in Highlands Ranch when a driver ran a red light and struck Mackiewicz.
“Clearly, we have an issue that’s getting worse in our state and we need to address it,” said Carson. “ is legislation is born out of tragedy.”
Next steps
Preferring the bill how it was originally proposed, Roberts said the bill needs to be more tailored with a focused approach to give justice to the people who testi ed. Other committee members
also had reservations despite passing the bill.
Sen. Matt Ball, a Democrat representing Denver, added that he is not convinced the amended bill solves the core of the problem.
“What we heard was that we have a statutory scheme that theoretically gives district attorneys sort of a ladder of different charges to bring based on the facts,” said Ball. “We heard a lot of powerful anecdotal evidence that the accidents that are occurring are not being charged in the way many of us think they should.”
Although the bill that passed wasn’t exactly what the families had hoped for, Josh Stewart hopes that the discussion of careless driving can change the minds of others in the justice system.
“Maybe district attorneys will wake up and start realizing criminal negligence as a proper charge for these cases,” Josh Stewart said.
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6. Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
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8. Short stories.
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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.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250008
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) Victor Aversa, II 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 COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
November 22, 2021
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
November 30, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021132649
Original Principal Amount
$412,392.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$390,334.15
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 92, PLUM CREEK FAIRWAY 13 SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 250513220029
Purported common address: 1401 Turnberry Dr, 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 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: Adele Martinez
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 # 23-030282
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)
Teresa L. Keith and Michael Keith
O al a s Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, as b a as om o a First Capital, LLC its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Reliance First Capital, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2020 County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 20, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020063764
Original Principal Amount
$318,750.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$282,130.92
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BE-
LOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 10, BLOCK 8, FIRST REPLAT OF MEADOWS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 4621 N. Blazingstar Trail, 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 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: Adele Martinez
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Deanne R Stodden #33214 Messner Reeves LLP 1430 Wynkoop St, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-1800 Attorney File # 8021.0074
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.
given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 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) Timothy Francis Savoy and Donna Meche Savoy O al a s NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2002-NC3
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 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 223317405060 Purported common address: 16243 Creekview 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
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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 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: 02/20/2025
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 # 20-024676
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 20, 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) Christian K Gibson O al a s PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
CANVAS CREDIT UNION
Date of Deed of Trust
February 10, 2017
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017020405
Original Principal Amount $21,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$24,730.09
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: 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, STROH RANCH, FILING NO. 9F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 12511 VENABLE CREEK STREET, 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 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, 06/25/2025 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 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: 02/20/2025
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 NORTON #34861
N. APRIL WINECKI #34861
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-025302
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. 250033 First Publication: 5/1/2025 Last Publication: 5/29/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250022
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 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) James P. Frunzi
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, 06/25/2025 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 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:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467 Randall S.
21, PARKER EAST,
3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. TAX ID: 2235-290-01-010.
Purported common address: 10719 Arrowhead Ln, Parker, CO 80138-6803.
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, 06/04/2025 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: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893
Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C.
355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO24211
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)
Jose M Duarte, Jr.
O al a s MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
MIDFIRST BANK
Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2017 County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2017
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017087162
Original Principal Amount
$431,521.00 Outstanding Principal Balance
$417,286.77
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 the Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 16, BLOCK 20, THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, 2ND AMENDMENT -LIBERTY VILLAGE PORTION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
TAX ID NUMBER(S): 2349-214-10-016
Purported common address: 7439 Grady Cir, Castle Rock, CO 80108-9702.
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 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 # 23-029284
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250007
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) STEPHEN D JORDAHL and MICHELLE JORDAHL
O al a s
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, as b a as nominee for Florida Capital Bank, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 06, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2022
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022033394
Original Principal Amount
$530,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$515,961.24
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o 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 of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 37, Highlands Ranch, Filing No. 90-A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 9983 Cottoncreek Dr, 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 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, 06/04/2025 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:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 24CO00522-1
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 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)
Jarrell Yates AND Katherine Yates
O al a s MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
April 10, 2023
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2023
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. 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: 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 80112 (720) 590-4141 Attorney File # 25-034024
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 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) Chris A. Fluet and Kandyce L. Altman-Fluet
O al a s Citizens Bank, N.A., A National Banking Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citizens Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust November 20, 2019 County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019086130**
Original Principal Amount
$409,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$460,518.67
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
The North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 9 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., except the North 30 feet and the East 30 feet thereof reserved for roadway purposes, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 8060 South East Cherry Creek Road, Franktown, CO 80116.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice o ele tion and de and rs ant to a fidavit as allowed by statutes: **The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by an fida it o Corre tion re orded on 0 at Reception No. 2025004811, in Douglas County, Colorado.
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, 06/25/2025 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 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: 02/20/2025
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: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23874
The Attorney above is acting as a debt
auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the
and best bidder for cash, the
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 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: 02/20/2025 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
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:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP
7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-25-1007378-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.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 205, BUILDING NO. D, SELLERS LANDING CONDOMINIUM, PHASE NO. 3, TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENABLING DECLARATION FOR SELLERS LANDING, A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, RECORDED AUGUST 9, 1983, IN BOOK 485 AT PAGE 1138 AND SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 18, 1984, IN BOOK 521 AT PAGE 913 AND THE MAP RECORDED ON APRIL 25, 1984, AT RECEPTION NO. 326413 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1211 S GILBERT STREET, 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 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, 06/04/2025 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: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553
BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010356749
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. 250013 First Publication: 4/10/2025 Last Publication: 5/8/2025
Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 250036
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 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)
Harjit S. Joia and Gagndip S. Joia O al a s Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
TH MSR Holdings LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
June 22, 2018
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 25, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018038162 Original Principal Amount
$232,411.48
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o of trust have been violated as follows: Failed 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. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Purported common address: 1719 Tall Tale Lane, 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 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 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: 02/20/2025
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:
Marcello G Rojas #46396 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET, SUITE 330, DENVER, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965
Attorney File # CO240081
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 REGISTRATION 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'
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 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:
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 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) Elysee Ilunga
O al a s U.S. Bank N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust
Date of Deed of Trust
December 20, 2002
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 10, 2003
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2003004574
Original Principal Amount
$111,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$104,884.60
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 75, BLOCK 2, TOWN AND COUNTRY
VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10749 Foxwood Ct, Parker, CO 80138. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described 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, 06/25/2025 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 Ev-
idence 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 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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 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) Vijaya Chandra Limma and Sakuntala Bodanayak
O al a s U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust November 04, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 28, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022074195
Original Principal Amount
$70,091.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$67,600.00
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 the principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LOCATED IN THE C OUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 20, BLOCK 16, HORSESHOE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 12163 Skywalk St, 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 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, 06/25/2025 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 TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE
THEREFORE,
BLOCK 8, SAGEWOOD SUBDIVISION,
NO. 1A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 11521 SAGEWOOD 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 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 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
Imbrogno, Esq #59553
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 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:
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 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)
Shelly A. Rodie
O al a s Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, as a as om o bo Loans 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 IOF III Trust 2A
Date of Deed of Trust September 13, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 20,
Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 8, Block 3, Meadowlark Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 18221 House Finch Lane, 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 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 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: 02/20/2025
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:
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 20, 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) MASON HORINE AND HAYLEY HORINE O al a s MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
SERVBANK, SB Date of Deed of Trust
July 16, 2019
County of Recording
Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 17, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2019042837
Original Principal Amount
$465,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$458,665.36
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 67, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6721 CLUB VILLA RD, PARKER, CO 80134-3272.
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 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: 02/20/2025
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:
Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553
Carly Imbrogno #59553
BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010356368
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) 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 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, 06/25/2025 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 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 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)
Sarah C. Miller O al a s Quorum Federal Credit Union, a Federal Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Quorum Federal Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust
July 27, 2022
County of Recording Douglas
Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 01, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022052552
Original Principal Amount $135,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $134,778.76
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are b o a o a s o of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 4, BLOCK 5, PINE BLUFFS FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 20830 Game Trl, 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 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: Liz Tinney
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP
7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE
THEREFORE,
FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 22, BLOCK 5, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 21, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Purported common address: 590 IAN COURT, 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 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, 06/25/2025 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 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: 02/20/2025
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:
Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
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 63A, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-B, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. APN#: 222909105169
Purported common address: 9440 CARLYLE PARK PLACE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129.
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 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: 02/20/2025
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 # 24-032278
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) Sharon Kaye Quilausing O al a s MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Date of Deed of Trust
August 18, 2023 County of Recording
Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2023035841
Original Principal Amount
$486,024.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$480,338.12
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 39 OF HUNTING HILL 1, 9TH AMENDMENT, RECORDED SEPTEMBER
DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 222904212002
Purported common address: 8410 Donati Terrace #D, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
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, 06/04/2025 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: 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 # 24-033667
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.
A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Subsection 13.05.030(e) of the Parker Municipal Code Concerning Car Washes
The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on April 21, 2025.
The full text of the ordinance is available for bl s o a a s o o of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.
Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 1232
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A public hearing will be held on May 27, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for approval of a use by special review for a multifamily housing project in the commercial zone district. The subject land is located approximately 800 feet west/northwest of the intersection of Inverness Parkway and South Valley Highway.
For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460
Notice of Public Hearing Before The Planning Commission or Board of County Commissioners
Public hearings will be held on May 19th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. before the Planning Commission, and on June 10th, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO for approval of a Use by Special Review for multi-family in the Light Industrial Zone District, along with a waiver from the CARA Overlay District for a residential use in the Noise Sensitive Zone, for property located approximately 1,000 feet southeast of the intersection of Inverness Way South and
Inverness Drive South and addressed as 327
Inverness Drive South. For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460
FileNo./ Name:US2024-011, Inverness
Filing 9, Lot 3 /Inverness Overlook
Legal Notice No. DC 1231
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
A public hearing will be held on May 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for approval of a use by special review for a multifamily housing project in the commercial zone district. The subject land is located approximately 800 feet west/northwest of the intersection of Inverness Parkway and South Valley Highway.
For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460
A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the State of Colorado for the use and enefit o the Colorado e art ent of Transportation and the Town of Parker Regarding Maintenance and Operation Responsibilities Associated with the Parker Road Multiuse Path Pine Drive to Stroh Road Project CDOT Project Number CRP M039-010 (Subaccount #: 25906) and Town of Parker Project CIP23-042
The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on April 21, 2025.
The full text of the ordinance is available for bl s o a a s o o of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.
Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. DC 1233
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metropolitan Districts
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE FOXHILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Foxhill Metropolitan District No. 2, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or at any time thereafter there were not more a a s o o a o s o b ll a a s l a a s o o be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025, is hereby cancelled.
The following candidates are declared elected:
William Y. Mickle, II: Four-year term to 2029
Martha M. Mortell: Four-year term to 2029
Steve Schwab: Four-year term to 2029
FOXHILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
By:/s/ Kristin Z. Herndon
s a l o O al
Legal Notice No. DC 1238
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the South Santa Fe Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections there were not more candidates for o a o s o b ll a
o b candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 6, 2025, are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates are declared elected:
James Sharn, until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
David R. Johnson, until the second regular election (May 8, 2029)
Vacancy, until the next regular election (May 8, 2029) Vacancy, until the next regular election (May 4, 2027) Vacancy, until the next regular election (May 4, 2027)
c/o McGeady Becher Cortese Williams
P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80203-1254
Phone: 303-592-4380
Legal Notice No. DC 1234
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the Stonegate Village Metropolitan District (the “District”) of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more
o 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: Channing Odell to a 4-year term (2025-2029) Samuel Sherman to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Lori Ann White to a 2-year term (2025-2027)
Greg Sanford to a 2-year term (2025-2027) Vacancy 4-year term (2025-2029)
Contact Person for the District: Heidi Plummer, District Manager 10252 Stonegate Pkwy. Parker, CO 80134 303-858-9909
STONEGATE VILLAGE
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/Courtney Linney, esignated le tion fi ial
Legal Notice No. DC 1222
First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: May 1, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District (the “District”) of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and the City and County of Denver, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more a a s o o a o s o b ll a a s l a a s o o 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:
Peter Culshaw to a 4-year term (2025-2029)
Thomas Ashburn to a 4-year term (2025-2029) Gregory Kelly to a 4-year term (2025-2029) Vacancy 2-year term (2025-2027)
Contact Person for the Districts: Laurie Tatlock District Address: Mulhern MRE, Inc. 58 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112
District Telephone Number: 720-274-8377
SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Courtney Linney, esignated le tion fi ial
Legal Notice No. DC 1223
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL OMNIPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 1-13.5-513(6) and 32-1-104(1), C.R.S., by the OmniPark Metropolitan District (the “District”) of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were
DATED: April 22, 2025
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charge.
Pines North Metropolitan District shall be submitted with each bid.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. o o osal ll b a om a m person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors. No bids will be considered which are received after the time mentioned, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened.
For technical information contact: Lisa Schwien, P.E. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants (720) 744-2215
Castle Pines North Metropolitan District
Legal Notice No. DC 1210
First Publication: April 24, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Summons and Sheriff Sale
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)
Addenda will be posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. 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 o o o al o a documents, addenda shall govern all other o a o m s o s Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior a a o l o s
The extent of the work is approximately as follows:
The removal and replacement of approximately 750 tons of asphalt on public roadways in various locations throughout the Town of Parker.
Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of o a s a m o 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, John Mounier, jmounier@parkerco.gov, 303-805-3216. 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
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 creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 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 A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $7,931.80
All telephone inquiries for information should b o o o s Sheriff 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.
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 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
Elbert County Court
Elbert County, State of Colorado 751 Ute Street P.O. Box 232 Kiowa, Colorado 80117
In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:
ROY A. COUNCE, SR., Deceased.
Shari D. Caton, Esq., Atty. Reg.#: 32737 CATON LAW, LLC
Attorney for Richard Counce
7887 East Belleview Ave. Suite 1100
Englewood, Colorado 80111
Telephone: 720-766-7776
E-mail: shari@.caton-law.com
Case Number: 2017 PR 30040
Division: 1
NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24
****** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. ******* BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.
To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession:
Richard A. Counce. Edward aka Edwin R. Counce, Roy A. Counce, Jr., Barbara A. Bonstrom McKinney, Karen S. Bonstrom Jackson, Malissa L. Counce, Malinda L. Counce, Ida Mae Willis Weber, Philip D. Willis, and Malinda S. Fooks Myers
A hearing without appearance on the Petition for Final Determination and Distribution of Property on the Petition for the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of lnterests in Property and Supplement is set at the following date, time and location:
Date: June 6, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM
Courtroom or Division: Division 1
Address: Elbert County Court, 751 Ute Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117
The Petition for Final Determination and Distribution of Property on the Petition for the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property and le ent thereto has een filed and alleged that the above decedent died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property):
Description of Property Property 1 1/3 Interest as Tenant in Common
The SW1/4 of Section 9, in Township 8 South, Range 64 West 6th P.M., Except parcels of land as described in the instruments as recorded in the following Books and Pages, Elbert County Records: Book 241 at Page 107; Book 246 at Page 26; Book 246 at Page 89; Book 248 at Page 456; Book 248 at Page 457; Book 249 at Page 258; Book 249 at Page 316; Book 256 at Page 377; Book 257 at Page 413 which parcel is also described in Book 250 at Page 7; Administrators Deed dated January 3, 1966 to Herbert W. Rider and Imogene M. Rider as recorded in Book 258 at Page 146. Elbert County, Colorado
Location of Property 34278 County Road 21 Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Elbert County, Colorado
***** IMPORTANT NOTICE*****
Note: You must appear and answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time s abo
Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be o a s o o a a m s be paid.
a ob o s ob a m s a s a l ob o contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing.
The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections a o ma a o a hearing.
Legal Notice No. DC 1163
First Publication: April 17, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News Press 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 Teresa Maria Lesna, Deceased Case No. 25PR53
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 August 18, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dorota Lucyna Langfort, Personal Representative c/o Brian Landy, Attorney 4201 E. Yale Ave., Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. DC 1162
First Publication: April 17, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 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 J. ANTHONY VENTOLA, also known as JOE VENTOLA, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30167
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.
Suzann K. Doane
Personal Representative 8112 Adams Fork Avenue Littleton, CO 80125
Legal Notice No. DC 1243
First Publication: May 1, 2025
Last Publication: May 15, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jason Robert Miller, aka Jason R. MIller, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR158
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 Monday, August 18, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Renee D. Bazinet
Personal Representative 17167 E. Hawksbead Drive Parker, Colorado 80134
Legal Notice No. DC 1137
First Publication: April 17, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 2025
Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Theresa Jeanne Irwin, aka Theresa J. Irwin, aka Theresa Irwin, aka Theresa Jeanne Bottoms, aka Theresa J. Bottoms, aka Theresa Bottoms, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30073
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 Monday August 18, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael Alexander Bottoms Personal Representative 4716 Crimson Circle South Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Legal Notice No. DC 1168
First Publication: April 17, 2025
Last Publication: May 1, 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 forever barred.
Scott Mccrady, Personal Representative Through Attorney Sean D. Rutledge 315E. 7th Street Loveland, CO 80537
Legal Notice No. DC 1203
First Publication: April 24, 2025
Last Publication: May 8, 2025
Publisher:
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e third allegation is that the Board of Douglas County Commissioners adopted two resolutions outside of any public meeting and “rubber stamped” those decisions at a convened special meeting, during which there were no minutes taken, allegedly.
e lawsuit outlines a sequence of meetings, starting in early March, during which all three commissioners, other elected o cials of the county and County Attorney Je rey Garcia discussed a ninepoint plan for voters to approve adopting a home rule charter, establish a commission and to hold a special election.
According to a Colorado appellate court case, the adoption of a position outside of a public meeting is prohibited.
On March 25, the commissioners publicly announced adopting a resolution to pursue a home rule charter for the county and bring it to voters as a ballot initiative in a June 24 special election.
Page 6 of the lawsuit states that the statements made by the commissioners at the March 25 press conference were identical to the “run of show” “script” that had been prepared by the county’s communications consultant, Roger Hudson, which was drafted before the public special meeting. is documentation was shared with the News-Press.
Despite the subject of home rule, Marshall said this lawsuit is not directed at home rule.
“I’ve told people I’m kind of agnostic on home rule,” Marshall said. “It could be a good thing, it could be a bad thing — but it should be done in the open.”
In the lawsuit, Marshall, omas and Gooden are making three requests. ey are asking the judge to validate that the Open Meetings Law was violated by the board and to issue an injunction telling the board to not continue to violate these laws.
“ ey (the commissioners) could come in and say, ‘oh, sorry, we didn’t know we were violating them.’ (But) that’s almost impossible because the newspapers were publishing front-page stories that they were violating open meetings laws and yet, they continue to do it,” said Marshall. “Us going to the court and saying, ‘(the) court of public opinion won’t even get them to follow the law, you’re going to need to issue an injunction to stop them.’”
e third request is to declare the behind-closed-doors March 25 meeting to be null and voided.
“People can say, ‘you’re doing this because you’re a Democrat and hate Republicans’ or ‘you’re doing this because you don’t like those commissioners and you’re trying to get back at them.’ (But) the facts speak for themselves,” said Marshall. “You can attack the messengers or you can look at what the message is.”
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that allows the City to terminate legally nonconforming uses, as such legally nonconforming uses may not be terminated or amortized under state law.
D. This Ordinance has been published on the s bs o bl omm a a o scheduled public hearings before Planning Commission and City Council.
E. The Planning Commission and the City Council conducted duly noticed public hearings on the proposed Ordinance in accordance with Section 16-1110 of the Municipal Code.
o l s a s b s s o the City to amend Sections 16-20-10, 16-20-30 and 16-20-50 of Article XX of Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, Titled Zoning.
ARTICLE 3 SAFETY CLAUSE
o l b s m s aclares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the
of
4 AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE XX, TITLED NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES, OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE LONE TREE MUNICIPAL CODE
The following sections of Article XX of Chapter 16 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code are hereby amended as follows, with additions shown in underline and deletions shown in strikethrough:
City of Lone Tree
Highlands Ranch state Rep. Bob Marshall speaks about the lawsuit he has filed against the Douglas County commissioners that claims the board has broken Colorado’s Open Meetings Law.
