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Wildfire is ‘year-round threat’ in Douglas County First responders discuss plans, how residents can prepare BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When South Metro Fire Rescue crews helping respond to the Marshall Fire arrived at their staging area, the site was surrounded by several buildings engulfed in flames. Smoke laid flat, “a very telling sign of a wind-driven event” and “a big red flag for us,” South Metro spokesman Eric Hurst said. In those conditions, the likelihood that first responders are able to quickly control a fire plummets. Firefighters can expect low visibility. Debris falling. Structures collapsing. As South Metro personnel got to work, they first tried stopping the fire from spreading through grassy areas, but 20- to 25-foot flames leapt low across the ground, “enough to get across a road.” “Behavior like that is way too dangerous, No. 1, to put firefighters in front of, and No. 2, even if we went to try, the probability of success is pretty much zero,” Hurst SEE WILDFIRE, P10
Two-term state senator speaks at Castle Rock Town Council meeting BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
some in December 2019, exactly two years ago. We have lived here in Parker for more than 18 years, and felt it was vital to have a local, independent bookstore in town. We love the book business, and sell only new books, plus puzzles, games, journals, candles, tote bags, reading glasses, and more! We currently host six book clubs in our
Sen. Jim Smallwood, a guest of the Castle Rock Town Council on Jan. 4, said the Republican Caucus will have three major areas of focus as the 2022 session gets underway for the Colorado Legislature. Smallwood, recently re-elected to his second and final four-year term, said Republicans continue to struggle in the state with a Democratic majority in the House and Senate and with Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. Even with the minority, Smallwood said Republicans will continue to focus on affordability, public safety and education as major priorities the new session. The 2022 session officially started on Jan. 12, with Smallwood explaining that the Colorado Legislature works 120 consecutive days, noting to council members that now is the time to communicate issues and priorities. Smallwood said affordability is No. 1 on the Republicans’ list of priorities and noted that people are facing an uphill battle in buying homes in areas like Castle Rock, Lone Tree and Parker. “Colorado is getting to be a very expensive place to live,” Smallwood said.
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Firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue Brush 33, based in Centennial, took on the Cameron Peak Fire in the Arapahoe and Roosevelt national forests in 2020. Fire officials agree that there is no longer a fire season and preparations need to be made COURTESY PHOTO year-round.
Douglas County bookstore looks to support educators Q&A includes staff’s top reads from 2021, most anticipated books of 2022 BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Local bookstore Books Are Awesome of Parker aims to support
area educators and schools while also fostering an appreciation for literature among young readers. Co-owner Wendy Withers spoke to Colorado Community Media about programs to help teachers, the staff’s favorite reads of 2021 and their most anticipated of 2022. About us We (Danean Wisely and Wendy Withers) opened Books Are Awe-
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GOP contenders defend gas industry
Gubernatorial candidates for Colorado Governor left: Greg Lopez, Jason Lopez, Danielle Neuschwanger, Jeff Fry, and Jon Gray-Ginsberg.
Five candidates running for governor meet BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado’s oil and gas industry was well represented Jan. 6 as five Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for Colorado governor met in Fort Lupton. “(Gov. Jared) Polis killed the oil and gas industry. It’s one of the biggest industries in the state of Colorado,” candidate Greg Lopez said at the forum hosted by the Republican Women of Weld County. “Not only does it create over 80,000 jobs, both upstream and downstream, it pays well for families. You should remember that in his first legislative session after we voted to tell him to leave oil and gas alone, he decided to go ahead and pass legislation to put in setbacks.”
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Nine Republican Colorado gubernatorial candidates were invited to the candidate forum at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, but only five candidates attended. They were Greg Lopez, the former mayor of Parker; Morrison’s Jason Lopez; Elbert County Realtor Danielle Neuschwanger; Jeffrey Fry of Hayden and Frisco’s Jon GrayGinsberg. Veteran political strategist and former Colorado state Republican chair Dick Wadhams moderated the forum, asking questions focusing on oil and gas, protecting rural areas, crime, transportation, the pandemic, and the 2020 election. The primary will occur June 28. The general election is Nov. 8. Greg Lopez, who lives in Elizabeth currently, said Polis does not care about Weld County or Colorado families. “His goal is to make sure that when and solar replace fossil fuels, he doesn’t care about Weld County, he doesn’t care about the families
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that work hard,” he said. “We are going to make him a one-term governor so he doesn’t make Coloradans suffer.” Morrison’s Jason Lopez, CEO at NANO Rx, a pharmaceutical ingredient maker, said he has seen firsthand how oil and gas benefits the country. “I come from an oil and gas background and protect the oil and gas sites all over the world being in the military. Seeing the prosperity does bring in economic value,” he said. He argued against over-regulation. “One of the things that I do not agree with is over-regulation of industries,” he said. “We need to put new policies in place that can thrive industries, air quality control, ERP systems, quality management, along with the environment that needs to be protected. We have the technology to do it. We just need to implement it in the right situations — right places and in
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the right times — Gov. Polis is not doing that.” Neuschwanger said it should not come as a surprise to oil and gas workers and their families. “Gov. Polis told you exactly what he’s going to do when he ran for office back in 2017 when he said that in the next 40 years Colorado would be a 100 percent green efficient state,” Neuschwanger said. “Just recently in Senate Bill 260, the transportation initiative, he said that there’d be a push for 940,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030. “ She promised to focus on preserving that rural industry. “For Weld County, I will stand up for every single rancher and farmer across our state, I will make sure to reduce stagflation,” she said. “We bring back our oil and gas industry in Colorado and focus on natural resources such as the advanced nuclear power plants and Platteville.” Fort St. Vrain, the former nuclear plant that generates electricity by burning coal, is a quarter-mile northeast of the Weld County town. Fry, the general manager at Littleton’s DC Power Industrial, said the current push towards green energy policies actually hurts lower-income Coloradans. “Current energy policy right now is all green energy by 2040. So think about it, if you have a gas stove and you have to pay,” Fry SEE GOP, P3
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said. “So from a gas stove to electric, you have to run the right line which is 220. Then you’ve got to upgrade your gas furnace to electric. How many people do you think in the low-income bracket can do that with fixed incomes?” Pandemic response The Republican candidates also had criticism for Polis’ handling of the COVID-19 response. Fry said it actually allowed the most vulnerable to die. “The elderly are more susceptible to death than younger kids,” Fry said. “The elderly are the ones we take care of first and, second, take care of the children and the mothers. The damage has been done to our society. It’s enormous right now.” He said he would do things differently, but was not specific. “We heard enough of masks, social distancing, face shields, and double masks,” Fry said. “We are going to do the right thing and take care of it.” Frisco’s Gray-Ginsberg said he favors masks, but had a darker theory about the disease, which he tied into the New Year’s Eve fires in Lousiville. “It is by a bio war against us Americans, especially us as a demographic and it’s in the newspaper,” he said. “The Christian sect is being accused of starting the fires. I’m Christian, but I’m not part of the sect. I think it’s a bio war and we’re the targets. If I was governor, there would be a massive mask mandate.” Elizabeth’s Greg Lopez called the state’s COVID response incompetent. “The governor has misguided policies has hurt Colorado beyond comparison,” he said. “I don’t think Gov. Polis is a bad person. But he has shown us his incompetence. He has no idea what emotional intelligence is all about, with the mental health damage that he’s done to our kids.” He noted that Colorado’s pandemic shutdown forced people to be alone when they died. “I want to remind people that people died alone, because of his policies,” Greg Lopez said. “People couldn’t go to funerals, because of what he did. We had kids that couldn’t even graduate across the stage because of his misguided policies. We don’t even know what he is going to do to the rest of our state, our economy, and our kids. How dare he do this to us? It is time to make sure Gov. Polis realizes that he’s going be held accountable for his mistakes.” Morrison’s Jason Lopez said the reaction was overblown. “We should not live in fear due to this pandemic. Our bodies are an amazing operating system biologically,” he said. Neuschwanger said leaders should have begun preparing for COVID-19 even before 2019 was over. “I used to run a lot of mass casualty incidents, and here’s how I would run COVID differently,” she said. “Back in December of 2019 when we first knew that the China
virus escaped the Wuhan lab, I would have started looking at PPE right then. And also talked to my local hospitals about the possibility of it hitting the United States.” Transportation Moderator Wadhams asked what priorities they had for improving the state’s transportation infrastructure. Gray-Ginsberg, the Frisco software developer, said he is for trains. “I would implement a train system immediately probably zooming through South Park,” he said. “And a train system and all through Colorado like a Metroplex train, and bring in Siemens technologies, who I’ve worked for before.” Elizabeth’s Greg Lopez said he sat on the board of directors of E-470 and understands transportation. His focus would be alternate routes. “What we must do is think about how are we going to create alternative routes, he said. “I sat on the board for E-470. Think about this for a minute; What if the state of Colorado bought E-470 and took off all the tolls because it is owned by five jurisdictions in three counties?” Doing that could alleviate pressure on Interstate 25, he said. “It’s not privately owned. It is owned by municipalities,” he said. “We could take all kinds of traffic off the I-25 by making E-470 a public road. These are the types of ideas that you need from a governor to think outside the box because it’s important.” Morrison’s Jason Lopez called for distributing the state’s transportation budget more fairly around the state. “I feel that our budgeting, and doing a restructuring of how things are allocated, could be managed where the infrastructure is built for a futuristic-looking viewpoint,” he said. “People have moved here from all over the country, from California. When we legalized cannabis our population grew quite a bit. “But now we do not tackle these infrastructure needs with roads and bridges. I understand about bikes and certain other types of transportation within Denver metropolitan areas, but we need to be able to connect to our rural communities as well so people have infrastructure even further out, to come in or travel out.” Neuschwanger noted that the state has already increased spending on transportation. It just needs to be spent wisely. “Where does this money go? Because it’s not going to infrastructure. It’s not going to transportation,” Neuschwanger said. “Senate Bill 260 was just proposed in May and passed, which is a $5.85 billion spending bill to increase transportation by making 940,000 electric cars available by 2030 (with) charging stations across the United States.” Fry said he would aim to eliminate government commissions, especially the state’s transportation commission. “I know this mess at the state level. It’s the biggest slush fund waste of money you can imagine in transportation. This is a simple way to save money when you get a job with the state.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day office closure Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Many services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com
Are you a Douglas County property owner? Look for your property tax statement or postcard notification in your mailbox the week of Jan. 17. Visit douglascotax.com to pay your taxes online or douglas. co.us/treasurer for more information.
Questions about snow removal in unincorporated Douglas County? Do you ever wonder how county roads are prioritized for snow removal? Questions about citizen snow removal responsibilities? Answers to these questions and more can be found by visiting douglas.co.us/snow.
Call for Entries Are you a sculptor? Have you considered submitting your artwork to the Douglas County Art Encounters public art program? Submit your entry at https://douglascountyartencounters2022-2023.artcall. org Entries will be received through Feb. 18. Selected work will be on display from May 2022 - May 2023. Visit artencounters.douglas. co.us for more information.
Curious about Douglas County 4-H? Do you have know a child who is 5 to 18 years old and interested in fun and engaging projects and/or wants to build their thier leadership skills? Douglas County 4-H is a positive youth development program seeking new members who want to do just that - there is something for everyone. Register by March 1. Learn more at douglas.extension.colostate.edu/4-h
Strive to Thrive offers hot meal and assistance The Strive to Thrive Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 4-6 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. Enjoy a free hot meal and access valuable resources from more than 20 different organizations. Individuals and families are welcome to attend. For more information visit douglas.co.us and search for Strive to Thrive.
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Athletic resort proposes Castle Pines facility Plan envisions large fitness center on 13.8-acre site BY RACHEL LORENZRAE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Castle Pines city officials Sam Bishop and Michael Penny are pleased with an international athletic resort’s recent proposal to build a new facility in their growing community. They see it as a key step in the city’s progression. “We feel like we’re somewhat on the map now by getting their attention,” said Bishop, the city’s community development director. Life Time Inc. submitted a site improvement plan in October for a 109,000-square-foot fitness center with an outdoor pool deck located on a 13.8-acre area at the southeast corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Canyonside Boulevard. “It’s a huge coup, I think, for the community,” said City Manager Penny. A recreation center is the number one requested amenity, Penny said. While he recognizes that the for-profit facility won’t meet all needs of all residents, Penny said Life Time, as a “premier recreation service provider,” generally matches the expectations of the people of Castle Pines. A spa, a cafe, a children’s area, fitness studios and basketball courts will be housed in a two-
story building, according to Natalie Bushaw, vice president of public relations at Life Time. The pool area will include a lap pool, a whirlpool, a leisure pool with a waterslide, and a bistro. The center is scheduled to open in 2024. The company has five other locations in the Denver area, including one in Parker and one in Centennial where Penny, a Life Time member, works out. The Castle Pines location would be well situated to capture I-25 corridor traffic as well east-west traffic along Castle Pines Parkway, Penny said. Currently, Life Time is in the process of assuring the City of Castle Pines that they can meet codes and requirements for infrastructure issues such as parking, lighting and landscaping, Bishop said. Once done, the city’s planning commission will vote to accept, reject or or request amendments to the proposal. Bishop anticipates that occurring in February or March of 2022. Construction, which could take about 12 months, is planned to start in the third quarter of 2022. Honoring the character of the nearly 40-year-old community while pursuing new commercial development is something Penny and Bishop said they strive to balance. “You know how municipalities are funded in Colorado — we make our money primarily, almost exclu-
A rendering of the fitness center planned for Castle Pines. If the timeline stays on COURTESY PHOTO track, the center will be under construction in 2022 and open in 2023.
sively, from sales tax,” Penny said. Penny believes Life Time’s facility is the “first domino” in what he hopes will be a series of developments that will encourage residents to spend more time and money in the city instead of surrounding towns. It’s a goal the city has been working toward since the city council annexed enough land in 2009 and 2010 to double the size of Castle Pines, he said.
Life Time should attract additional businesses, creating a commercial core that will enhance residents’ quality of life as well as generate sales tax dollars for use “in service of community values” such as roads, parks and public events, Penny said. “We’re really trying to keep those folks in the community, to the extent we can, by really creating a sense of place.”
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Magician to perform in Highlands Ranch Scotty Wiese knew comedy and magic were his future early on BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
At the age of 9, Scotty Wiese performed some magic tricks for family members. He was good at it. He liked it. For several years, Wiese, who will be performing in Highlands Ranch on Jan. 21, said he continued to perform magic tricks, with an added dose of humor, as a hobby. In high school and college, Wiese said he could not ignore it anymore and knew he would make a full career out of it. In 2017, Wiese said his high school basketball team was flying to Los Angeles to participate in a tournament when high winds forced the plane to divert and land in San Diego. While the team sat on the runway, Wiese said, everyone was in a
bad mood and not happy about the situation. It was at that point, Wiese said, that he decided to lighten the mood with his magical talents. “In high school, I was always performing for my friends. Teachers would have me incorporate the tricks into projects,” Wiese said. “It was not until that plane that I knew this was it. I started performing and all that stress just turned into smiles. I thought if I can do this on a plane, imagine what I could do on the stage.” Wiese, who grew up in Denver, said he went to college at Santa Clara University, doing shows for restaurants in the Bay Area. After a short time, Wiese said, he moved back to the Denver metro area, started his entertainment company and is now performing all over the U.S. with his home state, especially along the Front Range, being his favorite. Wiese joked that starting his entertainment company seemed like a great idea in 2019 when he had 200 shows nationwide that year. Then, the pandemic hit, and the
entertainment industry went from “100% to zero just like that.” “I took that time to work and develop my show,” Wiese said. “I wanted to find a way to connect more with the audience.” In trying to continue bringing smiles to citizens even during a pandemic, Wiese said he performed at various hospitals and groups for children in 2020. With shows resuming in 2021, Wiese said his work to better connect with the audience paid off because people were ready to smile and be a part of something. In his upcoming Jan. 21 show in Highlands Ranch, Wiese said he will be performing brand new material, calling the event “Connection.” “The show is really based on what we’ve gone through,” he said. “I will be interacting with the audience. It’s a lighthearted show that I hope is a magical, fun night for all.” Wiese is performing at the “Family Magic Show” at the Southridge Recreation Center, starting at 7 p.m. For show infor-
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Council continues investing in water infrastructure Members remain divided over Design Review Board projects BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Castle Rock Town Council continues to focus on the community’s current and future water needs, approving an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $30 million in bonds for Castle Rock Water during the Jan.
4 regular meeting. The funding will be used for projects including a pipeline through Parker Water and Sanitation District to transport additional WISE water to the community; a new 822-acrefoot reservoir in Sedalia; and a new pipeline and pump station to move water from the Plum Creek Basin to Rueter-Hess Reservoir for storage. Additionally, Water Director Mark Marlowe explained that plans are in the works to expand the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility from 6 million gallons of water per day to 12 million.
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This financing mechanism will not only allow these projects to be completed sooner than originally planned but will also help smooth future planned rate increases, Marlowe said. During the 2022 budget process and the 2021 Rates and Fees Study, Castle Rock Water updated the long-term renewable water plan to respond to current market conditions and projected growth in the community. The revised plan anticipates long-term investments of $523 million. This is a significant increase over the 2020 study, which anticipated $477 million in long-term investments, city officials said. In other business, the council had several 4-3 votes involving development projects. In the first divided vote, the council approved an ordinance to vacate a portion of Jerry Street at its intersection with Sixth Street. Director of Development Services Tara Vargish explained it was necessary to clean up some confusion with the current property owner, who thought the area was already vacated by the town. Councilmember Tim Dietz said if the issue had originally gone through the town council instead of the town’s volunteer Design Review Board (DRB), these issues would not come up. Because of his continued concerns with the business conducted by the DRB, Dietz said he will vote against any business pertaining to them. Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bracken questioned how the project came up, and Town Manager David Corliss said the plat and project for the property in question did go before the DRB. Vargish said vacating the right-ofway area on Jerry Street is required for projects on the property. Voting in favor of the ordinance
to vacate the property, sized at 15 by 150 feet, were Bracken, Mayor Jason Gray and Councilmembers Ryan Hollingshead and Desiree LaFluer. Voting against the measure were Dietz and Councilmembers Laura Cavey and Caryn Johnson. Following the same voting pattern, the council approved an amendment to the View of Castle Rock redevelopment and financing agreement. The View is a planned redevelopment project in downtown Castle Rock. The 201,000-square-foot, mixeduse development, which includes a 399-space parking structure, will sit on the northeast corner of Sixth and Jerry streets. Town Attorney Michael Hyman explained that due to supply-chain issues, structure redesigns and increased construction costs in a volatile market, the developer — Castle Rock Development LLC — is requesting an extension. Hyman said the town attorney has the authority to approve a six-month extension but anything beyond that has to be approved by council. Hyman said Corliss approved the six-month extension last year. Now, the developer requested the council approve an additional four-month extension. Hyman said the agreement between the town and developers of The View have building permits approved in June with the official certificate of occupancy slated for Aug. 1, 2023. With the nine-month extension, Hyman said the new occupancy deadline is slated for May of 2024. In ending the meeting, the council voted 4-3 to continue discussions over who should be allowed to serve on the town’s volunteer boards. With some confusion over voting to only allow residents living in town limits to serve on volunteer boards, the matter was forwarded to a future meeting.
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Isolation, quarantine guidance changes Updated protocols reflect CDC’s new COVID recommendations BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The state public health department has updated its quarantine and isolation guidance, changing how long it suggests people with COVID-19 — or those who are exposed to it — should avoid others. Colorado made the move to align with the change in recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to a Dec. 27 news release. “Isolation” refers to the steps a person should take after a confirmed infection, according to the CDC’s website. Quarantine, on the other hand, is when people avoid others after exposure to the virus and wait to see whether sickness occurs.
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Second on the Republican priority list, Smallwood said, is public safety. While noting that he is blessed to be a leader in Douglas County where support for public safety is high, Smallwood said crime is going up across the state. Crime such as homicides and car
The updated guidance reduces the recommended time in isolation for those in the general population with COVID-19 from 10 to five days if asymptomatic on day five, followed by an additional five days wearing a mask when around others, according to the state public health department. Depending on local public health orders, mask wearing may be required in public in general indoors regardless of isolation or quarantine. Aside from the isolation guidance, the new quarantine guidance depends on how long it has been since a person’s initial vaccine shots and whether the person has received a booster shot. For those who have been exposed to the virus, the CDC now recommends quarantine for five days followed by mask use for an additional five days for people who are unvaccinated or are more than six months out from their second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine dose — or more than two
months after the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine — and have not yet received a third dose (or second dose if receiving the J&J vaccine), according to the state public health department. The established guidelines primarily apply to those who are unvaccinated or were vaccinated more than six months ago and did not get a booster shot. People who have more recently completed their primary vaccination series, meaning within six months of a person’s second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or within two months of their J&J dose — or who have received their third dose (or second dose if receiving the J&J vaccine) do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but they should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. Again, the public should note that local orders may require mask wearing in public regardless of the above guidance. The CDC’s own specific guidance
on mask wearing says that people, including children older than 2, should wear a mask in indoor public places if they are: • Not fully vaccinated • Fully vaccinated and in an area with “substantial or high” COVID transmission • Fully vaccinated and with weakened immune systems For information on the number of COVID cases in local communities and counties, visit the website at at tinyurl.com/CDCcovidspreadtracker. Regardless of vaccination status, the CDC recommends testing on day 5 after exposure or immediately if symptoms develop, according to the state public health department. “The change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus) transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and the 2-3 days after,” the CDC said in a Dec. 27 news release about the updated isolation and quarantine guidance.
thefts are a concern, he said. Smallwood, a Parker resident, said Douglas County is not immune to these increases, noting that car theft is a big concern. The third priority outlined by Smallwood is education. The two-term senator said parents should be extremely concerned about Colorado test scores, noting that reading and math levels are decreasing. As parents are looking for options
beyond public schools, Smallwood said state regulations are making things harder for charter schools and homeschooling. Castle Rock Town Councilmember Laura Cavey said she is concerned with the state of education, noting that her own son who recently graduated from high school scoring As and Bs in math cannot function at the college level. As part of his presentation, Small-
wood also updated the council on how the recently approved state legislative redistricting map would impact Douglas County. Smallwood said the process to draw new districts was done “fairly” and Douglas County earned another representative in the process. Smallwood said he will continue to serve the remainder of his term, and noted that this November, the representative for the new district will be elected into office.
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Fire chief describes how ‘perfect storm’ led to Boulder County tragedy BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When tragedy strikes in a neighboring community, it is common for city officials and public safety administrators to ask the obvious question: What if it happens here? After the Marshall Fire engulfed Boulder County in a day, cities and towns across the Front Range not only provided assistance, but also started looking at their own procedures and plans.
In Castle Rock, Fire Chief Norris Croom said the fire department and town officials had already been working on an official Community Wildfire Protection Plan for two years. Croom said the final version is slated to go before the town council for approval in late January or early February. Croom said the Marshall Fire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes and businesses in Boulder County on Dec. 30 has town officials evaluating what Castle Rock would do to evacuate residents quickly. In Boulder County, more than 30,000 people were evacuated. There is no defense Croom said the Marshall Fire is an example of every firefighter’s
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worst day. The longtime fire chief, with national credentials, said the Marshall Fire was the result of a “perfect storm” where there is no defense. With winds exceeding 100 mph, temperatures higher than normal and dry conditions as snowfall averages have been at record lows, Croom said the fire got out of hand in minutes. “All fires do start small but when a small fire is not caught fast, it quickly grows,” Croom said. “Like the fires in California and the Marshall Fire, when you have winddriven fires, there is nothing we can do to stop it.” Helping in the efforts, Castle Rock Fire sent a wildfire unit to help battle the raging blaze. Croom said it is common to send speciallytrained crews to wildfires in the region, while noting they keep enough crews in town to address any local issues that may arise. Croom said discussion after any structure fire revolves around how closely homes are built, the materials used for construction and how close subdivisions are to fire departments. In the end, Croom said none of those issues can be blamed for fires like the tragedy in Superior. The Marshall Fire, Croom said, had everything it needed to grow and destroy entire communities. With winds, the fire picked up debris and it flew to nearby subdi-
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visions. Even in parts of Superior where homes were on lots of more than an acre, Croom said the fire was not stalled. “Housing construction today or construction from the 1980s did not matter when 100 mile an hour winds provided all the fuel a fire needed,” Croom said. What wildfire season? Croom said the Marshall Fire is another reality check as people continue to refer to “wildfire season.” There is no longer is a wildfire season, Croom said. “At one time you could say that late spring through early September was wildfire season,” Croom said. “But we have been saying for years there is absolutely no wildfire season. Wildfire season is year round. We are see just as big of fires in October.” At one time, Croom said, fire season was designated as the time between late spring and early fall. With hotter temperatures, a drier climate and more fuel for fires, the Marshall Fire is proof the problem is no longer seasonal. Establishing a local plan Croom said establishing evacuation plans are not as simple as telling residents in the Meadows SEE PLAN, P9
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Officials urge signing up for alerts for wildfires BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Some residents during the Marshall Fire say they received little notice — or no notice at all — to flee their homes in the face of an inferno fueled by 100 mile per hour wind gusts, The Colorado Sun reported. In an emergency, multiple different alert systems could come into play, and that often isn’t common knowledge, said Eric Hurst, a spokesperson for South Metro Fire Rescue. The South Metro Fire District coverage area includse 12 municipalities, including Aurora, Bow Mar, Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Lakewood, Littleton, Lone Tree and Parker. “In the emergency management community, anecdotally, the number is one-third of residents across the country sign up for
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subdivision to take a specific road that leads to a highway out of Castle Rock. If the town labeled specific roads for evacuation, Croom said residents would have that in their minds and when tragedy strikes,
emergency alerts, and two-thirds don’t,” Hurst said. There is an alert system that the public doesn’t have to sign up for: the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, which is operated under FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. That system can send messages to an area based on location, including through mobile phones. But “it is not perfect, and some will not get the alert, and some will get it that are not in the alert area,” said Deputy John Bartmann, a spokesperson for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. “This was the issue we had when we sent the boil-water alert to a section of the City of Englewood earlier (last) year.” It can be difficult to craft alerts in a way that doesn’t cause confusion when working with notifications such as the IPAWS messages, Hurst said. If people receive the message in a larger area than intended, roads could become
jammed. “If we give the wrong direction, the worst thing is: Not only are you in a traffic jam that’s gridlocked, but now you’re in a traffic jam that’s surrounded by fire. Now more lives are at risk,” Hurst added. Local officials want residents to sign up to receive notifications. In Arapahoe County, the “ArapAlert” program uses a system called CodeRed to allow public safety agencies to warn the public of emergencies. If you do not have a traditional landline phone — or if you do but still would like to receive a text, email, or cellphone call in addition to the call on your landline or Comcast phone — residents should register for the free ArapAlert service. Visit ace911. colorado.gov/arapalert to opt in. The public should note that the City of Aurora is not part of that system. Those living and working in Aurora acan visit tinyurl.com/
AuroraEmergencyAlerts to opt in. Residents living in other cities or counties can visit tinyurl.com/ ColoradoAlertSystems to find information on the emergency notification system in your area. Hurst suggests double checking that citizens are signed up, particularly for those who have recent relocated to a new home. Other ways to stay informed of emergencies include finding the local fire agency on the PulsePoint smartphone application. “So (at) pretty much the same time firefighters are being notified about a fire,” you can hear about it via a push notification on your phone, Hurst said. It also allows residents to click a button and listen to the radio traffic that firefighters are hearing as it occurs, Hurst said. Another step is to follow a local fire agency on Twitter. Personnel are often updating about emergencies on that platform, Hurst noted.
they would take that route. However, Croom said, fire officials can never give specific routes because there is a chance a fire or emergency causing an evacuation will be on that very route. Instead, Croom said, fire officials identify all subdivision and roadways that could get residents in and out safely. Croom said besides getting residents out safely, emergency officials
have to also take into consideration how to get the necessary resources in to address the danger. All of these factors require a sophisticated plan that goes well beyond the inner workings of Castle Rock, Croom said. To prepare for the possibility of an evacuation scenario, Croom said Castle Rock works closely with state and regional officials, including the Douglas
County Emergency Response Team. In Castle Rock, Croom said, developing a sophisticated plan required input from the Castle Rock Police Department and other city departments with expert knowledge of the town’s roads, parks and buildings. Ultimately, Croom said the entire plan is about getting citizens to designated evacuation points safely and as strategically as possible.
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said. As hundreds of homes burned, South Metro crews shifted focus to saving properties. “For hours and hours” the firefighters made impossible decisions about which houses they could save and which they could not, Hurst said. Crews made successful stands, like in one cul-de-sac, where they prevented a house ablaze from igniting the homes neighboring it. In other cases, firefighters salvaged what they could in a race against time. They drug belongings from one home’s garage, piling the items in the street before fire could consume the property. “Generally, when we do that we are looking for photos on the wall,” Hurst said. “Anything that looks like it is a keepsake.” Could this happen in Douglas County? Within hours, the Marshall Fire became Colorado’s most destructive in history, destroying more than 1,000 structures, leveling entire neighborhoods and forcing thousands to flee, many after the fire was already upon them. At least one man died and another person remained missing as of press time. Hurst said the chief reaction he heard among South Metro personnel was “a general sense of astonishment” at the fire’s speed — winds blew more than 100 mph — and the sheer loss of property. One more element to the Marshall Fire quickly gained attention — that the disaster swept through urban and suburban communities, similar to others in the Denver metro area. “Douglas County and the entire Front Range is susceptible to wildfire,” said Tim Johnson, director of the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management. “It’s our number one threat.” The risk is also “a year-round threat in Douglas County,” said Mike Alexander, the emergency services manager with the county OEM. Throughout the year, the county OEM keeps an eye on fire conditions and makes decisions about calling on various aviation support the county has on contract, he said. And in a day and age where “almost every year it feels like we
January 13, 2022 have some record-breaking event and many very close to home,” Hurst said, there will come a time when an incident “is going to be so great in its size and scope and scale that it will tax the available resources (locally), just like the Marshall Fire did.” “It’s an unsettling thought,” said Hurst, a Castle Rock resident. “It’s a thought that I have to live with, that one day this fire could happen here.” County preparation In an interview with Colorado Community Media, Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon outlined a six-point plan for addressing wildfires. “In Douglas County, your board of county commissioners take wildfires very seriously,” Laydon said. “This last year we attempted to amplify our efforts through the wildfire initiative.” The plan’s steps include: partnerships with stakeholders such as fire officials; public outreach; yearly forest maintenance; assessing traffic; planning for future forest management projects and legislation; and funding opportunities through the state and federal governments. Lone Tree Chief of Police Kirk Wilson said his community has planned for a Marshall Fire or worst-case scenario “the best we can.” “The problem with (the Marshall Fire) and the reason that’s difficult to plan for is you literally had, one, no notice at all. It happened so rapidly. The wind conditions were horrific that day, the dryness of the state was horrific that day,” he said. County agencies compare disaster response plans “and make sure we are mirroring each other,” Wilson said, and police and fire departments are ready to aid neighboring communities if necessary. “I have no doubt in a moment’s notice we would have as many resources as we could possibly handle,” Wilson said. As local first responders pointed out, Douglas County is no stranger to large wildland incidents or fires that threatened suburban areas. The Chatridge 2 Fire of 2020 was roughly half the size of the Marshall Fire but summoned a fullthrottle response as it sped through the BackCountry, encroaching on Highlands Ranch and damaging some backyards. “We had probably more aerial helicopters and airplanes, slurry
bombers, on that fire than anyone had ever seen close to the Denver metro area before,” Hurst said. Air support can’t help in wind conditions like those seen during the Marshall Fire, he said. But for those situations where it can help, Douglas County has contracts with both air tankers and helicopter companies. The county has two types of contracts with these companies, one that provides an option for emergency response any time of year — if the vendor has resources available, the county pays afterwards — and one called exclusive use, which guarantees support for a portion of the year. For the past four years, the county has funded exclusive-use helicopter support for at least 90 days per year, Alexander said. County agencies began planning for worst-case scenarios dating back to the 2003 Cherokee Ranch Fire, Hurst said, which grew to 1,000 acres and triggered evacuations in Castle Pines North. “For Douglas County as a whole, that was a really, really big wake-up call and it came on the heels of the Hayman Fire,” Hurst said, referencing the 2002 wildfire that was Colorado’s largest in history until the Pine Gulch and Cameron Peak fires of the 2020 season. How to prepare Douglas County leaders have a resounding answer for how residents can begin preparing for such an event close to home: Sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications. Using phone numbers, email and text messages, the “reverse 911” system alerts those signed up about any emergencies in their area. It also provides instructions on what to do next. Those interested in signing up can do so at Douglas.co.us/ CodeRED. Hurst stressed CodeRED is an opt-in system, and people must sign up for alerts. Cocha Heyden with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it’s a good idea to sign up every member of the household, including teenagers with cell phones. Another way the OEM helps prepare communities is by conducting evacuation drills where folks can practice leaving their homes, getting into their car and driving an evacuation route. Those events are often planned through homeowner associations and other community groups and are usually announced in local newsletters, Johnson said.
Johnson also encourages folks in their own time to become familiar with their local streets and communities. “Please be familiar with and know your subdivisions, know the ways in and out,” he said. “When smoke is in the air it’s not the time to think ‘Where am I and where am I going?’” Hurst agreed that knowing multiple exits from a community is paramount. The typical route residents take could be inaccessible because of the incident, he said. “Maybe visibility has dropped to almost nighttime because of how thick the smoke is. Maybe there are things on fire around you. We are talking an absolutely terrifying situation,” he said. “The best thing to do, as uncomfortable as it is, is to consider what that looks like and to have a plan.” Douglas County first responders also had a word of caution for parents: Don’t forget to make plans for what to do if children are home alone when an incident unfolds. “A lot of times parents are at work,” Hurst said, adding that roads in and out of neighborhoods might be closed off by law enforcement. People can always call 911 to aid children, but families should plan for who else, such as a neighbor, would be available to help children evacuate if needed. A press release from the county encouraged residents to also make a “family evacuation plan” including a family reunification point outside of the neighborhood. The county also asks residents to consider how they could fireproof their own properties. The goal is to minimize the likelihood the home will ignite during a wildfire and to reduce or eliminate nearby fuel, according to the Colorado State Forest Service. Hurst gave examples: Are there dried pine needles in the gutters? Dead leaves piled on the porch? “Think about hot embers raining down on your house,” he said. Hurst said urging people to be prepared is not meant to incite fear, but rather to bring perspective to potential incidents. Proper planning, he said, helps alleviate panic if a disaster does occur. “We just want people to have that education and understand that it’s possible,” he said. “And disasters aren’t designed in a way that we put them on the calendar and say, ‘Today’s the day.’”
FIREPROOFING YOUR PROPERTY More information on specific ways to fireproof a property is available at tinyurl. com/Wildfire-mitigation. Douglas County offers free wildfire hazard
assessments for personal property by calling 303-660-7497. The county’s full guide on preparing a home for wildfires is available at douglas.co.us/wildfire-mitigation.
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ave we ever noticed that there was something that we used to do that was awesome in helping us achieve more, make our job a bit easier, or just helped us perform at a higher level and then for some unexplainable reason, we simply stopped doing it? Maybe we pick up a book and as we are reading it, we feel inspired by the guidance, we underscore, highlight, and dog-ear the pages, wanting to be able to go back and revisit the wisdom being shared. Then we recognize that we used to do the very thing that the author is recommending we do. And when we did these things, we were at the top of our game. Yet, at some point we just stopped doing that which helped us the most. Last week we talked about starting something new. Taking the first steps necessary to achieve our goals and dreams. And that the best way to stop doing something or breaking a bad habit is by starting a new and better one. This week let’s keep the momentum going. The encouragement here is that once we are on the
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slight nudge, just something to get us started and then let the momentum build. Too often we come out of the gate on fire and pour ourselves completely into a good new habit, project, or hobby only to lose the momentum just as quickly. For some, they can start out red hot and remain on fire for what they are doing, and that is always inspiring to see. However, there are many more who need to crawl, walk, and then run on their way to success. The important take-away here is that either way, we keep going, we leverage forward progress, and we don’t allow the ball to start rolling backwards toward us. Now two weeks into the new year, did the gym membership already look like a bad investment? Or are we sticking it out? Did we write the first chapter of our book and then shelve it? Or are we writing just one page a day and keeping our authoring dream alive? Whatever it is that we are pursuing, if we have made the decision to start, let’s not stop, it’s too soon and it’s not what we really want. What we really want is
to look back 30 days from now and see just how far we have come, and then set our mind on going even farther. Each day when we wake up, we want to feel excited about the day, about what we can accomplish personally and professionally. We want to look back at the end of every day and feel fulfilled that we did what we said we would do, as we know there is almost no greater feeling than that of achievement. How is week two going for you? Have you started and your drive and motivation are even stronger than last week? Did you need to hear this message to keep the momentum going? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com and when we can keep moving forward, even inch by inch, without stopping, it really will be a better than good year.
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penalty trial for James Holmes, the Aurora theater murderer who was deemed mentally ill, because that’s what he wanted. In the end, he had to accept the jury’s decision and the deal that was already on the table — life imprisonment without possibility of parole. If one understands that George is a mouthpiece for a Unite for Colorado, a deep-pocketed organization that doesn’t disclose its donors and whose purpose is to win elections for the GOP in Colorado, then his columns should come as no surprise. Fearmongering hyperbole is a hallmark of his rhetoric. His column “Polis bows to public pressure and corrupts justice” focuses on Governor Polis as it was his decision for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos’ clemency, which many would say didn’t “corrupt justice.” OK, but why throw Attorney General Weiser into the mix? And DA Alexis King for agreeing with the judge on the Aguilera-Mederos case to reconsider sentencing? Because they’re Democrats? And Democrats are responsible for all the ills of the world?
As Mr. Brauchler points out, it’s an election year. And he will do his best to cast unfounded aspersions and blame on incumbent Democrats. The two that he has highlighted in numerous columns, whether or not they have a connection to the subject, are the Governor and the Attorney General whose seats Mr. Brauchler failed to win.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Equity is needed for future Consider your relationships with your community; your family, your friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, your children — would you be willing to change the color of your skin? Your sexual orientation? Your gender? Your religion? Would you take on a disability? Pause and really think about this. Your reaction or reasoning of why you would, or wouldn’t, is likely rooted in a form of inequity. There are inequities in every facet of our community, and our community has a lot of work to do. Equity. Equity unites us. Equity ensures everyone has access to the same treatment, opportunities, and advancement. Equity aims to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent the full participation of every member of the group. Equity policies are a standard and expectation of higher education, employers, and the military. These groups spend billions of dollars on diversity and inclusion training because it is proven to strengthen their organizations. The DCSD equity policy is
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s one of your Douglas County commissioners, I make daily decisions that impact the health, safety and welfare of more than 370,000 citizens of Douglas County. I always take each of those decisions seriously, but the pending decisions regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are unprecedented in importance. The $68.2 million, spent appropriately, can improve lives and actually change the face of Douglas County. If misspent, we will squander a once-ina-lifetime-opportunity. The county has received about $300 million in requests for ARPA funds, but one proposal, by Renewable Water Resources (RWR), requests $20 million (roughly a third of the total Douglas County allotment of ARPA funds) to bring water from Colorado’s San Luis Valley to Douglas County by securing the ability to purchase water rights. This proposal fails to identify how the water will be transported to Douglas County. In Colorado, we have always faced the difficulties of living in an arid region. As scarcity of water becomes the norm, managing and distributing water for Colorado’s growing population is increasingly challenging, not only for Douglas County, but our neighbors in the San Luis Valley, who have been grappling with managing limited water resources for decades. s The San Luis Valley receives
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the least average amount of annual precipitation in Colorado. The valley’s robust agriculture economy is bolstered by water from rivers that flow from the surrounding mountains and a set of two aquifers below Lora Thomas the valley’s surface. A portion of those river flows must be sent downstream to New Mexico under the requirements of the Rio Grande Compact; ditches and canals must be turned off throughout the growing season to ensure Colorado’s Compact obligations are met. Because water rights from rivers are inherently variable, the valley’s water users have turned to groundwater for agriculture, residential, municipal, and wildlife needs. Unfortunately, groundwater supplies have become oversubscribed and can no longer keep up with use. While the streams that flow into the valley’s Closed Basin used to recharge the aquifer in wet years, those wet years haven’t been as prevalent in the last two decades as they were historically. Therefore, the groundwater supplies in the valley have declined to the point that Colorado’s State Engineer issued Rules and Regulations for Division 3 (the Upper Rio Grande Basin) that require well users to mitigate their impacts to streams and to find ways
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to collectively increase aquifer levels. If the community cannot restore the aquifers to sustainable levels, the state engineer will be forced to cap wells. I provide this summary of San Luis Valley water use to emphasize that they have no available water to export to Douglas County or anywhere else. All valley water is earmarked. Any new uses must shortchange irrigated agriculture to make that water available. The claims in RWR’s proposal that there is unused water in the valley are flatly contradicted by numerous court rulings and the very need for the state engineer to issue rules strictly governing water use. If RWR were to move forward with the project to export water from the San Luis Valley, tens of thousands of acres of productive agriculture ground would be sacrificed to make water available for Front Range users. This action would have farreaching impacts on the economies, communities, and wildlife that depend on irrigated agriculture in the San Luis Valley. I have been firmly opposed to RWR’s proposal since I learned of
it and did the necessary research. Douglas County government is not a water provider — it has no water customers. I have spoken with each of the major water providers in the area, and RWR’s proposal is not part of any of their future strategies. ARPA guidelines preclude buying water rights and obtaining water for future population needs. Moreover, I believe it is morally and ethically wrong to take water from the valley under the circumstances described above. It is time for the Douglas County commissioners to start evaluating numerous, serious and qualified applicants for ARPA funds, which include improving the county’s mental health system, investing in water and wastewater infrastructure along the Highway 85 corridor, increasing the renewable water supply for Douglas County’s existing and expanding customer base through the Platte Valley Water Partnership and investing in services to support our burgeoning the older adult population. Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas represents District 3.
OBITUARIES METCALF
Neil H. Metcalf
April 16, 1937 - December 30, 2021
Neil H. Metcalf, 84, of Castle Rock, Colo., died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 with his wife, Sandi, and daughter, Kim, by his side. A celebration of life will be in the spring. Details will be announced at a later time. -He was a family man and loved to travel! Neil H. Metcalf was born on April 16, 1937, to Eunice and Stanley Metcalf in Stockville, Nebraska. He attended Kearney High School in Kearney, NE and studied at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Calif. Neil was born to travel! In his 84 years he lived in Nebraska, California, Illinois and Colorado. He spent most of his career as an over-the-road truck driver where he had the opportunity to see many states across the U.S. While he was a truck driver and after retirement, Neil and Sandi, his wife of 45 years, loved to go on road trips in their spare time. Some of their favorite places to visit and stories were about Las Vegas, NV, where they enjoyed the warm desert weather, seeing family and catching up with old friends and eating the great food. Heading farther west to Santa Cruz, Calif., was also a favorite location for them to visit family, they loved the West Coast weather and enjoyed all the fresh fish! They loved going to South Carolina to see family, visiting alligator farms, the pier at Folly Beach and of course enjoying the great southern food. Attending the Metcalf Family reunion in Kearney was something Neil looked forward to every June. The last couple of years they rode back with his nephew Steve and his wife Tammy. Neil always said how fun the ride was with them and loved sharing the stories when they returned home. It was a special time for them. He loved nothing more
than spending time with his family. In 2006 through 2008 Neil had the chance to travel several times to Costa Rica to see his daughter, Kim, while she was there for work. He loved going on the various tours to see the sites, he loved the weather, even during the rainy season, he loved seeing the beautiful birds, he enjoyed trying the different food but he especially loved the people! He always talked about going back someday. In addition to traveling Neil loved spending time with his family and friends, having coffee, attending a birthday party, having a barbeque or just getting together for dinner. He also loved sitting with his dogs, watching football and old westerns in his favorite recliner chair. Neil never knew a stranger and always wanted to share a story or two with them and wanted to know theirs! Neil’s family and friends remember him as being loving, caring, strong, protective, concerned, loyal, compassionate, hardworking, a man of his word, proud of his family, dependable, awesome, smart, unapologetically himself and cool as hell! He also gave the best hugs! Survivors include his wife Sandi; his daughter Kim; stepdaughters, Regan (Bucky), Erinn (Eric); his grandchildren, Noelle, Lacie and her husband Eric, Nate and his girlfriend Kim; great-grandchildren, Mya, Carter and Dylan; sisters Marilyn and Kathleen; his nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends and his furry ones. Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Stanley; brothers, Gale and Floyd; sisters, Wilma, Virginia and Thelma; and his son, Randy. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal rescue/shelter of your choice in Neil’s name.
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Highest-elevation spots in metro Denver counties sit at some unexpected places BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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o outdoor-recreation enthusiasts, Colorado is known for its fourteeners: mountain peaks that exceed 14,000 feet. But take a drive through the Denver area, and you might notice how the elevation varies — even all the way down here. Finding the highest-elevation points in metro Denver counties takes you to places that you might not expect to hold the top spots. Some sit in areas that make for great photos or bike rides. Here’s a look at the highest points in several metro counties and information about their surroundings. Douglas County The highest point in Douglas County is near Thunder Butte, according to a statement from county spokesperson Wendy Holmes. The spot’s elevation, according to the “LIDAR 2020 Contours,” is 9,836 feet, the statement said. A butte is an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, similar to but narrower than a mesa. The next-highest point is near Devils Head, at an elevation of 9,748 feet, according to the county. Both points sit in the southwest part of the county. Thunder Butte is located west of State Highway 67, southwest of the Town of Larkspur, according to a map provided by the county. Devils Head sits far south of where state Highway 67 meets Rampart Range Road. It’s east of Rampart Range Road, west of Larkspur. Jefferson County The highest point in Jefferson County is Buffalo Peak at 11,589 feet — also known as Freeman Peak, according to a statement from county spokesperson Julie Story. “Buffalo Peak is part of the Kenosha Mountains and is located (about) 2.5 miles south of Wellington Lake, just east of the Jefferson-Park county line, in the Lost Creek Wilderness of Pike National Forest,” the statement said. Some other relatively high summits in Jefferson that are closer to the Denver area, according to Jefferson’s statement, include the following spots: • On Green Mountain at 6,855 feet • North Table Mountain has three peaks; the highest is at 6,575 feet • South Table Mountain has two peaks; the highest is at 6,335 feet • On Mount Carbon at 5,772 feet The information in the county’s statement came from a data set from the United States Geological Survey dated 2010, according to the county. Arapahoe County Unless you live in the immediate area, there’s a good hance you’ve never passed by Arapahoe County’s highest stretch. It sits near the edge of far southeast Aurora, just outside of Blackstone Country Club, amid the maze of twisting suburban streets. Douglas County sits a few blocks to the south across County Line Road — and Elbert County sits a short drive to the southeast. Michael Hubbard, a geographic information system analyst with Arapahoe County, believes that the highest point in the county point sits near the intersection of Powhaton Road and Otero Drive, at around 6,220 feet above sea level.
A map illustrates the locations of Douglas County’s high-elevation points.
Hubbard said he determined that location from “our 10-foot elevation contours that cover the entire county.” Near the high point, the south Aurora area features the large Southlands outdoor mall but quickly gives way to the plains to the east. The high point is not far from where Smoky Hill Road ends, dipping south of Arapahoe Road. The Smoky Hill Trail, once the shortest route to Denver from Kansas, ran roughly along parts of what is today Smoky Hill Road, according to the Aurora History Museum. The route was used from the 1850s until 1870, according to a guide from the museum online. “Archaeological evidence found near (a historical) marker indicates that native peoples occupied the area approximately 850 years before the first European American immigrants arrived,” the guide says. Adams County Another place where the suburbs meet the plains, Adams County’s highest point, just off of Interstate 70, is not far from an industrial area. Drivers can access the area off a frontage road along I-70 — Colfax Avenue, which, after some twists and turns, continues east past the I-70/E-470 interchange and crosses Powhaton Road. Based on the county’s contour map, the highest point in the county is northeast of that crossing. It is 5,670 feet in elevation, located on 26th Avenue, approximately 2,680 feet east of Powhaton Road, said a statement from county spokesperson Amber DiGiallonardo. Signs advertising new homes in the area sit at the intersection of Powhaton Road and 26th Avenue, a mark of the continuing suburban sprawl. Denver County At first glance, the area of Kipling Street and Belleview Avenue looks like a nondescript suburban intersection: a Taco Bell here, a King Soopers there. Walk a couple blocks north, though, and you’re out of Jefferson County and back inDenver, close to Denver’s highest point. “The highest point within the City and County of Denver is somewhere along the south and/or west fence lines behind the residence 4899 S. Johnson St.,” a statement from Denver staff said. “These fence lines are along the boundary between Denver and Jefferson counties, and elevation continues
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to rise to the south and west. The elevation here is approximately 5,684 feet -5,685 feet.” If you don’t pay close attention to the look of the street signs, you wouldn’t know you’re back in Denver. The spot is part of the area where Denver’s boundaries snake farthest southwest. Parts of that general area were annexed into Denver sometime in the 1970s, according to materials on the Denver Public Library’s website. On the other end of Denver near its southeast edges, another high point sits near where Interstate 25 meets Belleview Avenue. “Honorable mention should be given to the building site at 6900 E. Layton Ave. in the Belleview Station area,” Denver’s statement to Colorado Community Media said. “Prior to the development of this block, city contour data showed a couple of small domes exceeding 5,685 feet. It is unlikely that these survived development.” Elevations at other points of interest in Denver, according to the city, include: • Loretto Heights Park, just to the west of the Loretto Heights campus, rises to approximately 5,510 feet. The “historic building(s)” on the campus sit at about 5,490 feet. The 70-acre campus, a former Catholic college that grew out of an effort by the Sisters of Loretto that dates back to 1891, sits off Federal Boulevard and Dartmouth Avenue. • Inspiration Point Park summits at approximately 5,415 feet. The park sits along Sheridan Boulevard just north of I-70 and offers compelling views. • The old radio station at the southwest corner of Ruby Hill Park is at 5,395 feet. The park sits in southwest Denver near the Overland Golf Course. • Denver International Airport ranges from 5,300 feet to 5,400 feet. All elevations shown in Denver’s statement were derived from the “2014 1-foot contour GIS layer created in conjunction with the 2014 Denver Regional Aerial Photography Project.” Broomfield Broomfield’s highest point sits near Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a place with a complicated history. The high point sits at 5,851.11 feet, according to a statement from the city and county. “General location is south of state Highway 128 and east of Indiana Street. The elevation point was SEE HIGH POINTS, P15
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t’s fun to think of summer bands at beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheatre as the snow flies! Among the bands booked: Killer Queen, a tribute band for the British band Queen, which had 18 Number One albums and made rock band history ... It’s the 47th anniversary of that band’s bestselling “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Killer Queen tickets are available now — the performance will be July 19: AXS. com/events/420669/killer-queen-tickets. $60 GA; $60-$65 reserved tix (plus service charge). Highlands Ranch Historical Society Speaker Cara Wilson-Granat corresponded with Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank, for 20 years and will speak about the family and about how contact with Otto transformed a “family” of young people, including Cara, by sharing his philosophy of love over hate ... He will speak from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 for the HRHS at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Cara’s book, “Tree of Hope — Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom With an American Teen and the World,” will be for sale before and after the program. (Cash or checks only.) Feb. 21 program: Norman Rockwell. March 21: Legendary Ladies. thehrhs.org. Jazz orchestra The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, founded in 2012 by Art Bouton, will perform: “Big Band Royalty: Dukes, Counts and the Barons of Jazz” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the
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derived from (the) Broomfield 2006 Aerial/lidar mapping project,” the statement from spokesperson Carolyn Romero said. Rocky Flats was once a U.S. nuclear weapons plant that from 1952 until 1989 manufactured the plutonium detonators, or triggers, used in nuclear bombs. Production was halted amid an investigation of the plant’s operator, Rockwell International Corporation, for violations of environmental law, according to the Britannica online encyclopedia. The site was one of 13 nuclearweapons production facilities in the
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Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tickets: $24-$38, coloradojazz. org/concerts or 720898-7200. Masks.
Stories on Stage “High School Confidential” will be performed by Buntport Theatre Sonya Ellingboe Company, presented at Su Teatro at 2 p.m. on Jan. 16 and virtually at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17. Ticket holders for the virtual show can watch later if the Sunday time doesn’t work. Brian Colonna, Hannah Duggan, Erik Edborg, Erin Rollman and Samantha Schmitz. $22. storiesonstage. org, 303-494-0523. Missoula Children’s Theatre The impressive Missoula Children’s Theatre will be working with 50 students in various roles and as directors , culminating in a performance of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” at 1 and 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood. Tickets cost $12, 303-987-7845, Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents or the cultural center box office.
Killer Queen, a tribute band for the British band Queen, is scheduled to appear at Red Rocks Amphitheatre this summer. COURTESY OF RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE
information: englewoodarts.org. Kirkland Museum “Joseph Hoffman’s Vienna” will run Jan. 21 to April 3 at the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1201 Bannock St., Denver. Time-travel to the distinctive Vienna of the early 1900s. works from the collection plus new acquisitions ... Hoffman cofounded the Weiner Werkstatte Artist Cooperative, an important influence on 20th-century design. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Tickets; $10/$8. 303-832-8576. Kirklandmuseum.org.
Englewood Arts Presents “Happy Birthday Silver!” is the next concert presented by Englewood Arts at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For tickets and
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United States during the Cold War and was managed by the Department of Energy, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website. The plant operated from 1952 to 1994, with manufacturing activities taking place in the center portion of the site with a large buffer zone around the area, the website says. “Dismantling of the plant and cleanup of the highly contaminated site was undertaken in the mid-1990s and declared completed in 2005,” Britannica’s website says. “Two years later, most of the site was designated a national wildlife refuge, with areas set aside for eventual recreational use, while the remainder was permanently closed to the public.” Whether the remaining contamination constitutes a significant risk to
public health is a matter of dispute, Britannica’s website says. Visiting Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge is free. “Discover the 10.3 miles of yearround hiking trails for wildlife viewing, photography, and to connect with nature,” the webpage says. Clear Creek This story is intended to highlight lesser-known points of high elevation in counties, but the highest elevation in Clear Creek County is 14,278 feet at Grays Peak, according to tourism website visitclearcreek.com. Elbert County Asked about Elbert County’s highest point, Greg Thompson, county planning manager, pointed to a
flies,” adapted from the novel, “Eleanor and Abel” by Matthew Barber. Through Feb. 13 in the Bond-Trimble Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Jan. 24; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Sat., Feb. 12. Deborah Persoff plays Eleanor. Directed by Bernie Cardell. vintagetheatre.org, 303-856-7830. Tickets: $20-$34. Butterflies The Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, offers an exhibit of birdwing butterflies, said to be one of the world’s largest and most beautiful. butterflies.org, 303-469-5441. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go. map on peakbagger.com. He said he doesn’t necessarily have any more specific information than that site would have. The Elbert County high-point elevation is given as around 7,360 feet on the webpage at tinyurl.com/ElbertCountyHighPoint. That spot is near the Elbert-El Paso county line, according to the webpage’s map. Elbert meets Douglas County some distance to the west, according to the map. “It was interesting to see how the contours changed from one end of Elbert County to the other,” Thompson said, speaking about the map. “The high point in the south end is about 1,000 feet higher than Kiowa and 2,000 feet higher than Limon. It’s a more pronounced elevation change than I would have anticipated!”
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‘Carry Me Away’ show shares imagination Depot Art Gallery exhibit runs through Feb. 27
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Local painter and pastel artist Diane Fechenbach was juror for the new exhibit, “Carry Me Away,” at the Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s Depot Art Gallery, which will run through Feb. 27. Members had a wide range of possibilities for subject matter. The title could be taken literally: cars, trains, planes, buses — anything that could physically carry one away ... or more figuratively, as in a dream/thought, an ideal place, such as Merrie Wicks’ oil painting, “Peace,” focusing on a quiet mountain stream ... The exhibit opened Jan. 11 — minus the usual reception, due to COVID — and is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are required for all visitors and/ or the exhibit can also be viewed online, at depotartgallery.org. Fechenbach’s artist statement, found online, relates to the painting by Wicks: “My passion is dramatic light and shadow ...” Light reflects in Wick’s flowing stream and one can almost hear its soft sound as it passes over rocks and pebbles and small plants and critters. Other paintings are in definite contrast, such as Teri Hendrix’s bright abstract painting: “Into the Rabbit Hole,” a very contemporary interpretation of Alice’s adventures in swirling oranges, compared
The Depot Art Gallery is located at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton, a bit north and west of the old courthouse on Littleton Boulevard. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission is free. Wheelchair accessible. 303-795-0781, depotartgallery.org. to the traditional Tenniel images in the original Lewis Carroll version of the treasured “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” We also received an image of photographer Carl Paulson’s “Horses in Nebraska,” a portrait of three curious horses looking at a viewer over a fence, perhaps hoping for some quiet conversation and maybe a pat on the nose? Or a juicy apple or carrot? The Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s many members also exhibit artwork at Littleton Town Hall’s Stanton Gallery, and in mini-exhibits at the Arapahoe Justice Center, Smokin’ Fins Restaurant on Littleton’s Main Street, Nixon’s Coffee Shop in Englewood and at Vita Senior Living on Littleton Boulevard, changing monthly. New members of the guild members are welcomed and are expected to participate in/help with exhibits and activities throughout the year. Dues are $45 a year. Members meet monthly, hold four dinner meetings a year, participate in Western Welcome Week, hold a yearly Plein Air Festival, and typically stage monthly receptions as exhibits change. Members pay a 20% commission on sales of their works at the gallery, which operates with volunteer
“Peace,” an oil painting by Littleton Fine Arts Guild member Merrie Wicks, is on display in the “Carry Me COURTESY PHOTO Away” exhibit at the Depot Art Gallery.
help, but has expenses such as insurance and advertising. The City of Littleton owns the Depot Art Gallery’s historic 1881 Santa Fe Railroad Depot, one of several similar-sized and designed depots across the nation that have moved to uses by artists. The guild sets themes for exhibits annually, with
some exhibits open to public participation and others limited to members. “Carry Me Away” would be a good exhibit to bring a child to, with mostly relatable images, bright color and a nice variety of subjects. The small scale of the old building and its next-door caboose gallery is perfect for visits by
smaller people, who grow a bit with each visit ... Look for work by Artist of the Month Joyce Murphy in the back room. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.
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store (Middle Readers, Young Adult, Mystery, Classics, New Releases and Romance), and you can find out more about them on our website (booksareawesome.org). We are thrilled to support Douglas County Schools in the Battle of the Books and other literacy programs. We have author events many Saturdays showcasing mostly local authors. What were your favorite books you read in 2021? SciFi: “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir and “Under the Whispering Door” by TJ Klune Young Adult: “Act Cool” by Tobly McSmith Historical Fiction: “The Prophets” by Robert Jones, Jr. and “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah Romance: “One Last Stop” by Casey McQuiston Mystery: “How to Book a Murder” by Cynthia Kuhn — local author Middle Reader: “Alone” by Megan Freeman — local author Kid’s Picture Book: “Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover)” by Helen Yoon — author and illustrator What are some books you are most looking forward to reading in 2022? I mostly read books for the book clubs (currently there are six per month held in-store), so that keeps me busy! We have an amazing local author/avid reader we work with who is able to do a lot of our advance reading — getting books before they are published in exchange for giving honest reviews. Her name is Meagan Dallner, and her Top 10 most-anticipated books for 2022 are: 1. “Like a Sister” by Kellye Garrett (March 8) 2. “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry (May 3) 3. “The Book of Cold Cases” by Simone St. James (March 15)
January 13, 2022 4. “This Woven Kingdom” by Tahereh Mafi (Feb. 1) 5. “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb (Feb. 1) 6. “The Book of Night” by Holly Black (May 3) 7. “Gallant” by V.E. Schwab (March 1) 8. “Upgrade” by Blake Crouch (July 19) 9. “I Must Betray You” by Ruta Sepetys (Feb. 1) 10. “The Ones We Burn” by Rebecca Mix (Nov. 1) Do you have any reading recommendations for young learners in the new year? There are so many great books for young readers! We can usually find a book that your child will love, and want to read — many for our younger readers are told from the viewpoint of an animal (like “Pax” or “Wings of Fire”), or are narrated by someone with a very different background (like “Look Both Ways” or “The Benefits of Being an Octopus”), or come in graphic-novel format (“Drama” or “Click” or “The Owl Diaries”). Come in and tell us what you like, and we will try to match you with a fabulous book! Can you provide an overview of how the store supports and works with area educators? We always offer an immediate 10% discount for educators and work closely with librarians and teachers to ensure that we have the required and recommended books that are assigned to students. We have held events instore with PTOs and English departments to raise money for the PTO or department (they get a portion of sales during a specific time period) as well as to purchase books from the wish-lists of teachers and staff members. What were some of your most memorable partnerships or events held with Douglas County educators or schools in 2021? In August 2021 we had a week-long fundraiser for the Legend High School English Department that was phenomenal! We also held a PTO fundraiser in December 2021 for
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Douglas County High School has the 10th-ranked boys basketball team in Colorado, according to the Jan. 3 CHSAANow.com poll. However, Huskies coach Clay Comstock admits that he didn’t know how good this season’s team could be. “It is the unselfishness of this group because they haven’t really played together that much up to this point,” said Comstock. “We had a lot of seniors graduate last year so this is pretty much a brand-new team with some new players that don’t have a ton of varsity experience. “You never know what you are going to get out there on the floor but the product has been nice so far with the unselfishness, the cohesiveness and team basketball. It doesn’t really surprise me just how well we’ve looked at times.” Douglas County raised its record to 9-1 on Jan. 4 with a 7034 non-league victory over Pine Creek. The Huskies wrapped up the win over the Eagles with a dominating second-half performance. Douglas County outscored the visitors 38-12 in the second half and held a 15-0 advantage over Pine Creek in the fourth quarter. “Our defense can really pressure when we are locked in mentally,” added Comstock. “A game like this after the winter break was absolutely good. Tonight was
actually a pretty clean effort. I expected a little more rusty play. But the overall efficiency and execution, I thought we did both.” Senior Jaeton Hackley scored 16 points for the Huskies and had five assists to go along with three steals. Jaheim Hall had 15 points and Ty Nettles, a 5-10 senior, finished with 14 points and three steals. “We were a little rusty at the beginning but we picked it up in the second half and played as a team,” said Nettles. “We can get something out of this game, just making sure we run our sets and not doing things we don’t do and making sure we play our game no matter what the score is. `We took a tough loss against (Denver) East. We learned we can’t play one-on-one, we have to play strong with the ball and not have turnovers.” Fourth-ranked Denver East handed the Huskies their only loss so far this season with an 8750 victory on Dec. 18. Douglas County traveled to George Washington for a Jan. 11 game and will open Continental League play on Jan. 14 against top-ranked ThunderRidge. “East took it to us,” said Comstock. “Some of that inexperience from our younger guys, you saw it that night. They exposed us in some ways and we did not come ready to play. I don’t believe you will see it again. We learned a lot in that game. “The league is going to be very tough. How we handle adversity against the better teams will be a key. And just overall being a tough team. Tough teams win in this sport and our league is so competitive that each night you have to bring it.”
Douglas County’s Ty Nettles, 3, goes in for a layup on Jan. 4 in a game against Pine FILE PHOTO Creek. Nettles had 14 points in the 70-34 victory for the Huskies.
Hockey player’s first two goals are key Vista co-op team notches 4-3 OT win over Creek BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Kail Burns of Mountain Vista High School’s co-op team scored the first two goals of his high school hockey career in a game against Cherry Creek on Jan. 7 at the Family Sports Center in Centennial. And they were both important goals as the Vista team notched a 4-3 overtime victory over the Bruins. Burns, a sophomore at ThunderRidge High School, scored on a breakaway for the first goal of the game, which helped stake the Golden Eagles to a 2-0 lead. Then he tallied the game-winning goal at the 3:11 mark of the overtime off an assist from Reid Watson. “We came out and started the game very well,” said Burns. “We slowed down in the second because
we were taking some penalties but we were able to kill them. Our goalie (Oliver Kim) stood tall. In OT it was a beautiful pass by Reid, and I was in the right area and was able to score.” Burns gave Vista a 1-0 lead when he got loose on a breakaway. “The puck went out to the defenseman and he coughed it up and I was able to go in on a breakaway,” said Burns. “Luckily the shot went over the goalie’s glove.” Watson had two assists in the game for Vista. Jaden Montoya and Jackson Lindermann had the other two goals for the Golden Eagles. Cherry Creek held a 29-25 edge in shots on goal but the Bruins were 0-for-6 on the power play while Montoya’s goal was a power play tally for Vista. Vista, which had a game Jan. 8 against Denver East, improved to 4-3 on the season with the win in its third consecutive OT contest. SEE HOCKEY, P21
Kail Burns of Mountain Vista gets loose on a breakaway to score the first goal of the game in a contest on Jan. 7 against Cherry Creek. Burns also tallied the game winning goal in overtime was the Golden Eagles won, 4-3.
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Harrison Follett of Cherry Creek, 19, wins a face-off against Mountain Vista’s Kail Burns, FILE PHOTO 23, during the Jan. 7 game. Vista won, 4-3, in overtime.
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“You are hoping for better results but we faced a lot of injuries,” said Vista coach Kevin Insana. “We were missing a lot of our top forwards and D in the first semester. Now we are are getting fairly healthy we’re looking to get it all.” Creek, which faced defending state champion Valor Christian on Jan. 8, lost its third one-goal game this season and saw its record fall to 2-4-1. Harrison Follett had two goals
for the Bruins including the one at 11:47 of the third period that forced the overtime. “We got even and the momentum was there and we got it to overtime,” said Creek coach Jeff Mielnicki. “We’ve played a lot of hockey. We’ve played almost 55 games (including the fall season) and we’ve been in every game. Other than the Dakota Ridge game we’ve played really good hockey. A lot of one-goal games, 2-1 or 4-3, but we’re a young team and have some COVID issues. We were missing kids for this game. That’s not an excuse. A lot of teams are going to have this. It’s frustrating.”
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Tattered Cover opened its first pop-up site to be located at Lone Tree’s Park Meadows mall in October and will wind down the venture in the coming days. The space, called “Tattered Cover + Kids,” boasted more than 1,200 children’s titles. The store had 1,800 total titles, stocking best-selling adult novels as well. The seasonal store also gathered children’s gifts and special events. The locally owned bookstore marked 50 years running in 2021 and has satellite locations in Denver International Airport, five Denver metro area stores, and will soon open a Westminster location in addition to its pop-ups. Park Meadows Senior General Manager Pamela Kelly said by email that Tattered Cover was a great addition to the shopping facility. “They have an outstanding long-
term reputation and Park Meadows is very excited to be a continuation of that legacy and retail experience,” she said. Kwame Spearman, Tattered Cover’s CEO, said in a statement that the pop-up will be open at Park Meadows mall until mid-January, “but we would love to see it become a long-term home for us eventually.” Until then, the nearest location is the store’s Aspen Grove location at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Spearman said hosting the Park Meadows pop-up has “been an absolute pleasure.” “We are thrilled with the response and support from the Lone Tree community,” Spearman said. Kate Brasch, Tattered Cover’s kids book buyer, played an integral role in stocking the Park Meadows pop-up. Popular or best-selling books at the Park Meadows location spanned from holiday classics like “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg to recent works from well-known authors like J.K. Rowling, whose new book “The Christmas Pig” follows a lost beanbag toy and the boy who finds it. Shoppers favored author Mo Willems as well, whose “Elephant and
The Tattered Cover holiday pop-up at Park Meadows mall opened in October and will COURTESY PHOTO go through mid-January.
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Piggie” books are “simple, funny and kind stories about an elephant and his friend who is a pig,” she said. Brasch also recommended her favorite books from 2021 and her most anticipated reads of 2022. Her most-loved books of 2021 include “The Night Walk,” written and illustrated by Marie Dorleans, and “Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess,” written and illustrated by Tom Gauld. “I love this quirky fairy tale with illustrations that are fine in every sense of the word,” she said. Among children’s books in 2022, she is most looking forward to
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0034 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/18/2021 12:42:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MATTHEW R. ESSIG Original Beneficiary: CJZ CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CJZ CAPITAL, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/16/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 5/20/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019027353 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $115,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $115,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments as required by the terms of the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 273, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 122-V, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10474 Applebrook Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 12/16/2021 Last Publication: 1/13/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/18/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSEPH A. MURR Colorado Registration #: 14427 410 17TH STREET, SUITE 2400, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 303.534.2277 X 17 Fax #: 303.534.1313 Attorney File #: 8635.007 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0034 First Publication: 12/16/2021 Last Publication: 1/13/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0037 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/5/2021 11:53:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JERRY W MAES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
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Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/20/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 7/27/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018045396 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $272,435.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $265,570.14
LOT 12, STONEHENGE AT ROXBOROUGH, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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 current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 120, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8476 Wheatgrass Cir , Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 12/30/2021 Last Publication: 1/27/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/5/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008897332 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0037 First Publication: 12/30/2021 Last Publication: 1/27/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0042 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/19/2021 2:41:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARK A. TAYLOR AND LAURA B. TAYLOR Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/9/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 7/22/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002070730 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $400,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $399,627.84 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property:
Which has the address of: 5738 Indian Paint Run , Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 12/23/2021 Last Publication: 1/20/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO10817 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Dated: 11/19/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
Legal Notice No. 2021-0035 First Publication: 12/23/2021 Last Publication: 1/20/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009301185 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0042 First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0035 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/26/2021 2:56:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: James Donaldson Audette III and Beth Marie Audette Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FirstKey Master Funding 2021-A Collateral Trust Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/16/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 9/20/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007074951 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $728,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $672,838.12 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, THE PINERY FILING NO. 23A, AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. 9775353, AND AS CORRECTED BY PLAT CORRECTION CERTIFICATE RECORDED JUNE 8, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. 9843582, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8438 Owl Roost Ct, Parker, CO 80134-2721 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0038 First Publication: 1/6/2022 Last Publication: 2/3/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Dated: 10/26/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
JENNIFER C. ROGERS Colorado Registration #: 34682 4100 E. MISSISSIPPI AVE., STE. 420, DENVER, COLORADO 80246 Phone #: 877-353-2146 Fax #: Attorney File #: 48014397
PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0038 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/10/2021 9:37:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Shawn C. Miller AND Kristin N. Miller Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, acting solely as nominee for lender, IMortgage.com, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Real Time Resolutions, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/13/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 4/13/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007029310 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $83,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $77,871.03 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 24, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 26B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 23036 Allendale Avenue, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 1/6/2022 Last Publication: 2/3/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0041 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2021 9:32:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MARK A DAVIS AND TRICIA R. DAVIS Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/28/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 4/30/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012031031 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $221,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $261,764.38 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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. *Pursuant to the Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 0/31/2018 at Reception No. 2018032549 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 28 BLOCK 7, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 247 South Lindsey St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/18/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009325507 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0041 First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Dated: 11/10/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
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Public Notices Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0040 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/17/2021 3:13:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TONYA SCHNOES AND STEPHEN JAMES SCHNOES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY , as Trustee for RBSGC Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-A Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/24/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 9/1/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006075945 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $158,754.51 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., EXCEPT ANY PORTIONS CONTAINED IN STUMP ROAD AND WESTCREEK ROAD AS SAME NOW EXISTS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 14851 Westcreek Road, Sedalia, CO 80135 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/18/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 21-025831 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0040 First Publication: 1/13/2022 Last Publication: 2/10/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0036 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/1/2021 3:16:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: MELODY L SANTIAGO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Universal Lending Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/10/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 1/12/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018002788 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $265,567.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $257,894.55 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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.
The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT 202, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 4, CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON AUGUST 22, 2006. AT RECEPTION NO. 2006072105, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS. COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS. RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005, AT RECEPTION NO. 2005016274 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS. STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8489 Canyon Rim Cir Unit 202, Englewood, CO 80112 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 12/30/2021 Last Publication: 1/27/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/1/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008912289
Power of Eminent Domain, and Directing the Town's Staff and Town Attorney to Notify All Persons Affected Thereby of the AboveStated Intent of the Town, and Thereafter to Comply With All Pertinent Provisions of C.R.S. § 38-1-101, et seq., Relating to Good Faith Negotiations The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on January 3, 2022. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 941236 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #001-22 ROAD MATERIALS The Department of Public Works Operations for Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified vendors for the provision of the purchase of Road Materials, as specified, for the 2022 calendar year. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 001-22, Road Materials” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Monday, January 31, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Legal Notice No. 2021-0036 First Publication: 12/30/2021 Last Publication: 1/27/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Legal Notice No. 941242 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
City and County PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 4.116 A Bill for an Ordinance Establishing the Vertical and Horizontal Alignment and the Grade of the Dransfeldt Road Extension from Motsenbocker Road to Twenty Mile Road and Motsenbocker Road from Todd Drive to Longland Parkway The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on January 3, 2022. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 941237 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 12/28/2021 Project Title: 2021 Meadows Boulevard & Castleton Court Concrete Restoration Project Town of Castle Rock Contractor: Elite Surface Infrastructure 1199 Atchison Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on January 21, 2022, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 North Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before January 21, 2022. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Frank Castillo, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 941215 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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A public hearing will be held on February 28th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on March 8th, 2022 at 1:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Resolution will modify Section 29 in such a manner that large signs will be limited to uses that require a Site Improvement Plan (SIP) or a Use by Special Review (USR). The proposed amendments will not affect the regulations pertaining to temporary signs.
Separate sealed bids for 2022 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT: CI 2022-003 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the placement of hot mix asphalt overlays at various locations throughout Douglas County. Bid items include removal of asphalt mat, adjustment of manholes and water valve boxes, replacement of pavement markings, and erosion control.
For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460. File Number: DR2021-011. Legal Notice No. 941233 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1.555 A Bill for an Ordinance Stating the Intent of the Town of Parker to Acquire Certain Property Interests for the Purpose of Making Roadway Improvements to North Parker Road, a Town Roadway, Through the Utilization of the Town's
PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID
The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle
Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel R. Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: * 50,737 tons of hot mix asphalt overlays Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel R. Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No. 941245 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Second Publication: January 13, 2022 Account Number: 2734
Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 941241 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV30114, Division/Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21001708 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
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STONEGATE VILLAGE OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff: v. CHANH SINH LY et al., Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Mountain Vista High School Track Resurface
Regarding: Lot 7, Block 8 Stonegate Filing 15A County of Douglas, State of Colorado
Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on date, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. make final settlement with Fieldturf USA for the Mountain Vista High School Track Resurface project.
also known by street and number as 16062 Hollyridge Drive;
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Fieldturf USA, any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before January 24, 2022. FINAL SETTLEMENT will be made, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: January 3, 2022 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Sandy Maresh Secretary Board of Education
also known as: 16062 Hollyridge Dr Parker, CO 80134 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on September 17, 2021, 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: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day February 2022, 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 in their possession cash or certified funds at 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.
Legal Notice No. 941232 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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 $7,409.14
Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #002-22 JUDICIAL DISTRICT TRANSITION PLANNING SERVICES Douglas County Government, in collaboration with Arapahoe, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties and the Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from respondents for professional services to support due diligence and transition planning for the division of the Eighteenth Judicial District into two separate judicial districts as provided in Colorado House Bill 20-1026. (Bill information available here: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb20-1026). The 18th Judicial District currently comprises Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties (Counties). Upon full implementation of HB20-1026 on January 1, 2025, the 18th Judicial District will be comprised of Arapahoe County, and the newly formed 23rd Judicial District will be comprised of Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. The County seeks to hire a consultant to evaluate the fiscal and structural impacts to the Counties that will result from the division of the 18th Judicial District and develop a transition plan for the 18th and 23rd Judicial Districts that will assist the Counties and District Attorney’s Office in ensuring continuity of services, manage one-time costs, and provide transparency and assurance to impacted staff. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses. RFP responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Five (5) paper copies and one (1) USB flash drive copy of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed box, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #002-22, Judicial District Transition Planning Services”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.
All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is TOBEY & JOHNSTON 56 INVERNESS Dr E Suite 103 Englewood, CO 80112, (303) 799-8600 Dated 12/16/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 941121 First Publication: 12/16/2021 Last Publication: 1/13/2022 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009 Castle Rock CO 80109 Plaintiff: GOLD PEAK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation; Defendants: SUSAN D. PFEIFER; GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; PALOMINO PARK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DOUGLAS COUNTY TREASURER; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 Case Number: 2021CV030767 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: Susan D. Pfeifer You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the
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Public Notices date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an association assessment lien pursuant to C.R.S. 38-33.3-316, in and to real property situated in Douglas County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: December 14, 2021 THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC By: *s/ Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Condominium Unit A, Building 1, Gold Peak at Palomino Park, a Residential Condominium Community, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Gold Peak at Palomino Park, a residential condominium community, recorded on January 12, 2006, in the office of the clerk and recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado at Reception No. 2006003449 and Condominium Map, recorded on January 12, 2006 at Reception No. 2006003450, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Also known as: 8552-A Gold Peak Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Legal Notice No. 941178 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado Court Address: 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 PLAINTIFFS: William Mendez, David Mendez, Logrones, LLC, Brandon Guillermo Mendez, and Stephanie J. Mendez v. DEFENDANTS: BRELF II, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Broadmark Real Estate Management II, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, BRMK Lending, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, United by ECH, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, Colorado Homes, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, Ranko Mocevic, individually, Custom Colorado Home, a sole proprietorship, Norcon of New Mexico, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company, Construction Notice Services, Inc., an Arizona corporation, Hajoca Corporation dba Hughes Supply, a Maine corporation, Gas Detection Services, Inc., a Colorado corporation, Colorado World Resorts, LLC, Town of Parker, Colorado, Sunbelt Rentals Region 8, a North Carolina corporation, The Best Granite Countertops, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, Lohmiller & Company, dba, Carrier West, Inc., a Colorado corporation, Complete Business Solutions, Inc., Parker Holiday Holdings, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, Intermountain Rural Electric Association, a Colorado utility corporation Attorneys for Plaintiffs: CRAIG D. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Michael B. Garlan, #39211 Jessica Meza, #39450 Craig D. Johnson, #11902 8 Garden Center, Unit 2 Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone Number: (303) 466-2335 Fax Number: (303) 466-6342 E-mail: mgarlan@cdjlaw.com; jmeza@cdjlaw.com cjohnson@cdjlaw.com Case No. 2021CV30668 DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. Dated this 23rd day of September, 2021 C R A I G D . J O H N S O N & A S S O C I AT E S , P.C. /s/ Craig D. Johnson Craig D. Johnson, #11902 Michael B. Garlan, #39211 Jessica Meza, #39450 Attorneys for Plaintiffs This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired. WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court. You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff. TO THE CLERK: If the summons is issued by the clerk of the court, the signature block for the clerk or deputy should be provided by stamp, or typewriter, in the space to the left of the at-
torney’s name. Legal Notice No. 941238 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff: JORDAN CROSSING HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation v. Defendants: ASPEN GREER; BRIAN FABIAN; PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC ; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., individually and solely as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc; and THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY Case No.: 2021CV030766 Division: 6 Counsel for Plaintiff: VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP Vial Fotheringham LLP Kathryn H. Willard, # 50236 12600 W. Colfax, Ste. C200 Lakewood, CO 80215 Email: Kathryn.Willard@vf-law.com Phone: (720) 943-8811 File Number: CO15885-002 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION The People of the State of Colorado To the Defendants named above: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. Please take notice that the Complaint requests foreclosure of a statutory and contractual lien, as well as judgment for past-due assessments and late fees, together with attorney fees and costs, in the amount of $5,361.60 as of October 28, 2021, plus all amounts coming due after the filing of the Complaint. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action originally filed October 28, 2021, and published in the Douglas County News Press beginning January 13, 2022, and ending February 10, 2022. Dated: January 6, 2022 VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP Kathryn H. Willard, # 50236 Attorney for Plaintiff This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION. YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. Legal Notice No. 941250 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In re the Marriage of: HEFARYN KEMAL PULIDO, Petitioner, and ANIBAL IGNACIO PULIDO AMAYA, Respondent. Parties Without Attorney: Hefaryn Kemal Pulido 10200 Park Meadows Drive Apt 914 Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Telephone Number: (678) 887-1336 Email: hritter42718@gmail.com Case Number: 2021DR30832 Division: 7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Case Information Sheet, Case Management Order, and Notice of Initial Status Conference may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition of Dissolution of Marriage in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage without further notice. This is an action: Dissolution of Marriage
pursuant to Section 14-10-106,C.R.S. Dated: December 17, 2021 /S Hefaryn Kemal Pulido, Petitioner Legal Notice No. 941180 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 27, 2026 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Telecommunications Public Notice Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 35 foot pole communications tower at the approx. vicinity of 17606.5 Sadler Lane, Parker, Douglas County, CO 80134. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Lauren, l.lanoux@ trileaf.com, 1515 Des Peres Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63131, 314-997-6111 ext. 817. Legal Notice No. 941230 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Water Court PUBLIC NOTICE DECEMBER 2021 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of DECEMBER 2021 for each County affected. ***AMENDED*** 21CW3109; TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, Attn: Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, (720) 733-6002, mmarlowe@crgov. com. Serve all pleadings on: Madoline WallaceGross, Anthony Basile, Lyons Gaddis, PC, P.O. Box 978, Longmont, CO 80502-0978, mwg@lyonsgaddis.com; abasile@lyonsgaddis.com. (303) 776-9900. FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION INCLUDING CONDITIONAL RIGHT OF APPROPRIATIVE EXCHANGE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY 2. Background. Applicant owns Mitchell Gulch Pond (“pond”), which is an on-channel reservoir on Mitchell Gulch, a tributary of Cherry Creek, with 0.75 acres of surface area and a storage capacity of approximately 3.0 acre-feet. The maximum depletion associated with evaporation and out-of-priority inflows is approximately 4.9_acre-feet annually. Applicant seeks a plan for augmentation, including exchange, to replace all out-of-priority inflows and evaporation depletions from the pond using fully reusable effluent and fully consumable Denver Basin Groundwater, as detailed below. A map of the relevant structures is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A. 3. Structure to be augmented. Mitchell Gulch Pond, a non-decreed structure, is located in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 8, Township 8 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. 4. Water rights to be used for augmentation. A. Fully Reusable Effluent Discharged to Cherry Creek. 1. Augmentation Delivery Location: Pinery Wastewater Treatment Outfall (the “Pinery”), located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 10, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. 2. Sources of water: Applicant’s fully reusable effluent discharged from the Pinery Outfall. Such effluent includes but is not limited to effluent derived from Applicant’s: a) Nontributary groundwater and fully-augmented not nontributary groundwater described in EXHIBIT B. b) Deliveries from the Water Infrastructure System Efficiency (i.e., WISE) project described in EXHIBITS C and D. c) Consumptive use credits from the High Line Ditch, Noe Ranch, Douglas Park and Ball Ditch water rights described in EXHIBIT E to the extent such credits were not fully-consumed in the first use pursuant to the decree in Case No. 09CW166. d) Water diverted under Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1 and 2 water rights pursuant to the decree in Case No. 12CW296. e) Water diverted pursuant to the Chatfield Reservoir-Castle Rock Pump Station and Chatfield Reservoir-Castle Rock Refill water rights pursuant to the decree in Case No. 16CW3178. f) Water diverted pursuant to the Plum Creek Diversion and Castle Rock Reservoir Nos. 1 and 2 pursuant to the decree in Case No. 17CW3211. g) Sewered effluent from Applicant’s diversions from the TCR-Box Elder Wells Nos. 1 to 20 authorized in accordance with the terms and conditions of the decree ultimately entered Case No. 19CW3231, District Court, Water Division No. 1 more fully described in EXHIBIT F. B. Fully Consumable Denver Basin Groundwater from McLain Well. 1. McLain Well A-1, Well Permit No. 55500-F a) Legal Description: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 3, Township 8 South, Range 66 West, 50 feet from the south and 730 feet from east section line. b) Original Decree: Case No. 95CW40, District Court, Water Division 1. c) Adjudication Date: April 30, 1997. d) Decreed Rate: 1,000 gpm up to 187 annual acre-feet. e) Decreed Source: Arapahoe Aquifer. f) Decreed Uses: Municipal, domestic, industrial (including mining and dust suppression), commercial, fire protection, irrigation, stockwatering, recreation, fish and wildlife preservation and propagation, augmentation, replacement, exchange, and all other beneficial uses either on or off the Property. 2. McLain Well A-1, Well Permit No. 58986-F a) Legal Description: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 3, Township 8 South, Range 66 West, 50 feet from the south and 730 feet from east section line. b) Original Decree: Case No. 94CW65, District Court, Water Division 1. c) Adjudication Date: March 21, 1995. d) Decreed Rate: 1,000 gpm up to 488 annual acre-feet. e) Decreed Source: Arapahoe Aquifer. f) Decreed Uses: all beneficial uses including, but not limited to irrigation, municipal, domestic, commercial, industrial, recreation, stock watering, piscatorial, fire protection, fish and wildlife, augmentation, and exchange; including the right to use, re-use and successively use directly, by exchange, by augmentation, or by sale or lease to extinction. g) Remarks: Well Permit No. 58986-F
expands pumping from the McLain Well under Well Permit No. 55500-F to include the withdraw of groundwater pursuant to Case No. 94CW65 for up to 675 annual acre-feet with Well Permit No. 55500-F. 3. McLain Well A-1, Well Permit No. 78262-F a) Legal Description: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 3, Township 8 South, Range 66 West, 50 feet from the south and 730 feet from east section line. b) Original Decree: Case No. 93CW93, District Court, Water Division 1. c) Adjudication Date: Amended Decree entered April 26, 2005. d) Decreed Rate: 1,000 gpm up to 450 annual acre-feet. e) Decreed Source: Arapahoe Aquifer. f) Decreed Uses: all beneficial uses including, but not limited to irrigation, municipal, domestic, commercial, industrial, recreation, stock watering, piscatorial, fire protection, manufacturing, fish and wildlife, and sanitary uses; including the right to use, reuse, and successively use directly, by exchange or through storage, and to dispose of by sale, exchange or otherwise of all such nontributary water in accordance with C.R.S. § 37-82-106(2); and to use for substitution and replacement of depletions from, or augmentation of, the use of water from other sources. g) Remarks: Well Permit No. 78262-F expands pumping from the McLain Well under Well Permit Nos. 55500-F and 58986-F to include the withdrawal of groundwater decreed in Case No. 93CW93 up to 1,125 acre-feet with Well Permit Nos. 55500-F and 58986-F. h) Augmentation Delivery Location: By pipeline to Cherry Creek in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 3, Township 8 South, Range 66 West (“McLain Discharge”). C. Fully Consumable Denver Basin Groundwater from Franktown LDA-1/Well No. Permit 59470. 1. Legal Description: SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West at a point 550 feet from the south and 2,500 feet from the west section lines. 2. Original Decree: Case No. 84CW128, District Court, Water Division 1, entered August 30, 1985. 3. Supplemental Decree: Case No. 86CW205, District Court, Water Division No. 1, entered December 14, 1988, amended January 22, 2003. 4. Combined Decreed Rate: 300 gpm, 78.9 acre-feet annually. 5. Decreed Source: Lower Dawson Aquifer. 6. Decreed Uses: With a right to make a succession of uses pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-82-106(2) for commercial, industrial and municipal purposes including irrigation. The water will be produced for immediate application to beneficial use, for storage and subsequent application to beneficial use, for exchange purposes, for replacement of depletions resulting from the use of water from other sources, and for augmentation purposes. 7. Augmentation Delivery Location: By pipeline to Cherry Creek in the SW 1/4 Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. (“Franktown Discharge”). D. Other Sources. Other fully reusable source added to this decree pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-308 or § 37-92-309. 5. Complete statement of plan for augmentation. Applicant seeks a plan for augmentation to replace all depletions to Cherry Creek from out-of-priority inflows and evaporation from the on-channel pond described in ¶3. A. Depletions. 1. Out-of-Priority Inflows. Applicant will measure all out-of-priority inflows to the pond using staff gauge or pressure transducer and a stage capacity curve. The maximum capacity of the pond is approximately 3.0 acre-feet. 2. Evaporation. Evaporation depletions associated with the pond are calculated as 2.48 acre-feet annually for each 1.0 acre of surface area assuming it is never frozen over. A table of the maximum monthly depletions for 0.75 acres of water surface area based on anticipated reconstruction follows (in acre-feet). Jan 0.05 Feb 0.06 Mar 0.08 Apr 0.16 May 0.22 Jun 0.29 Jul 0.29 Aug 0.25 Sep 0.20 Oct 0.14 Nov 0.07 Dec 0.05 Total 1.86 B. Replacements. Applicant will replace all outof-priority inflow and evaporation depletions in time, place and amount to prevent injury using the sources described in ¶ 4 herein. Specifically, when out-of-priority inflow and evaporation depletions occur on a day that there is a call affecting Water District 8, then Applicant will release water from one or more of the sources identified in ¶ 4 to augment the depletions. 1. The McLain Discharge is upstream of the confluence of Mitchell Gulch and Cherry Creek. The Outfall and the Franktown Discharge are downstream of the confluence of Mitchell Gulch and Cherry Creek. When the portion of the exchange described in ¶ 6.A.1 and ¶ 6.A.2 is in-priority, then Applicant may make replacements from any source. When the portion of the exchange described in ¶ 6.A.3 only is inpriority, then Applicant must make replacements using the McLain Well. 2. For the purposes of ¶ 5.A.2, Applicant assumed that the pond has the maximum 0.75 acre surface area. Applicant claims the right to make replacements based on the actual surface area for the pond and to make no replacements to the extent that the pond is frozen. C. Free River Operations. When the depletions occur on a day that there is no call affecting Water District 8 (i.e., free river), then Applicant shall have no obligation to augment the evaporation or inflows. Any inflows measured that day shall not be considered out-of-priority. Applicant has not claimed a junior storage water right for the pond; thus, Applicant has not requested a priority. 6. Conditional Right of Appropriative Exchange. A. Name of Exchange: TCR Mitchell Gulch Pond Exchange. B. Downstream Termini: 1. Pinery Outfall. See ¶ 4.A.1. 2. Point of discharge Franktown LDA-1. See ¶ 4.C.7. 3. Confluence of Mitchell Gulch and Cherry Creek, located in the NW 1/4 Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. C. Upstream Terminus: Mitchell Gulch Pond. See ¶ 3. D. Sources: See ¶¶4.A. to 4.D. E. Date of Appropriation: July 16, 2021. F. How Appropriation was Formed: The appropriation was initiated by execution of a Director’s Resolution and filing the original application on July 16, 2021. G. Date water applied to beneficial use: Not applicable. H. Amount claimed: 0.15 cfs, conditional. I. Use: Augmentation. J. Operation: Applicant will cause water to be exchanged from one or more of the downstream termini up Cherry Creek, if applicable, to the confluence of Mitchell Gulch and Cherry Creek, and then up Mitchell Gulch to the Mitchell Gulch Pond. 7. Owners of land upon which structures are or will be located. Names and addresses of owners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion
or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool. A. Mitchell Gulch Pond. Owned by Applicant. B. Pinery Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall. Pinery Water & Wastewater District, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Rd., Parker, CO 80134. C. McLain Well. Cherry Creek Project Water Authority, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, CO 80134. D. Franktown LDA-1 Well. Cherry Creek Project Water Authority, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, CO 80134. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests the Court enter a decree approving Applicant’s amended plan for augmentation including the exchange described herein EXHIBIT LIST A. Map of structures B. Table of Nontributary Groundwater C. List of WISE Sources (Denver) D. List of WISE Sources (Aurora) E. Consumptive Use Credits F. TCR-Box Elder Wells Nos. 1 to 20. Number of pages in application: 10, excluding exhibits. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No. 941248 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO DECEMBER 2021 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of DECEMBER 2021 for each County affected. 21CW3216 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL DECENNIAL ABANDONMENT LIST FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 1: The State Engineer and the Division Engineer for Water Division 1, by and through the Attorney General hereby provide notice of the filing with the Water Clerk of the decennial abandonment list for Water Division 1 under section 37-92-401(4)(c), C.R.S. (2021). Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 37-92-401(4) C.R.S. (2021), the Division Engineer, in consultation with the State Engineer, has revised and finalized the decennial abandonment list, which contains those water rights that the Division Engineer has determined to have been abandoned in whole or in part. The decennial abandonment list, when concluded by judgment and decree, shall be conclusive as to the water rights determined to have been abandoned. The initial abandonment list (published in July 2020) and the final revised abandonment list are available online at: https://dwr.colorado.gov/services/water-administration/water-rights. The initial and final revised decennial abandonment lists may also be inspected after December 31, 2021, at the offices of the State Engineer, Division Engineer, and Clerk of the Water Court. Contact the respective offices for information on hours and/or appointments. This decennial abandonment proceeding, including any protest proceedings, are subject to Rule 12 of the Uniform Local Rules for All State Water Court Divisions (Water Court Rules), effective as amended on December 13, 2018 and available on the Water Court’s website at: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Water. Any person who wishes to protest the inclusion of any water right on the final decennial abandonment list shall file a written protest with the Water Clerk and the Division Engineer in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 37-92-401(5), C.R.S (2021) not later than June 30, 2022. The fee for filing such a protest with the Water Clerk is forty-five dollars ($45.00). The protest shall set forth in detail the factual and legal basis therefor. A form for such a protest (JDF 304W) is available on the Water Court website. Legal Notice No. 941249 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DECEMBER 2021 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of DECEMBER 2021 for each County affected. ***AMENDED*** 21CW3047; TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, Attn: Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, (720) 733-6002, mmarlowe@crgov. com. Serve all pleadings on: Madoline WallaceGross, Anthony Basile, Lyons Gaddis, PC, P.O. Box 978, Longmont, CO 80502-0978, mwg@ lyonsgaddis.com; abasile@lyonsgaddis.com. (303) 776-9900. FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION in DOUGLAS COUNTY. 2. Background.
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Public Notices Applicant owns Paintbrush Park Pond (“pond”), which is an on-channel pond on an unnamed tributary of East Plum Creek with 1.4 acres of surface area and a storage capacity of approximately 4.4 acre-feet. The maximum depletion associated with evaporation and out-of-priority inflows is approximately 7.8 acre-feet annually. Applicant seeks a plan for augmentation to replace all outof-priority inflows and evaporation depletions from the pond using fully reusable effluent as detailed below. A map of the relevant structures is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A. 3. Structure to be augmented. Paintbrush Park Pond. The dam’s east abutment is located in the SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 33, T7S, R67W, 6th PM, 930 feet from the south section line and 780 feet from the west section line. 4. Water rights to be used for augmentation. A. Augmentation Delivery Location: Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority (“PCWRA”) Outfall, located in SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 21, T7S, R67W, 6th PM, 770 feet from the south section line and 100 feet from the west section line. B. Source of water: Applicant’s fully reusable effluent discharged from the PCWRA Outfall. Such effluent includes but is not limited to effluent derived from Applicant’s: i. Nontributary groundwater and fully-augmented not nontributary groundwater described in EXHIBIT B. ii. Deliveries from the Water Infrastructure System Efficiency (i.e., WISE) project described in EXHIBITS C and D. iii. Consumptive use credits from the High Line Ditch, Noe Ranch, Douglas Park and Ball Ditch water rights described in EXHIBIT E to the extent such credits were not fully-consumed in the first use pursuant to the decree in Case No. 12CW296. iv. Water diverted under Castle Rock Surface Diversion Nos. 1 and 2 water rights pursuant to the decree in Case No. 12CW296. v. Water diverted pursuant to the Chatfield Reservoir-Castle Rock Pump Station and Chatfield Reservoir-Castle Rock Refill water rights pursuant to the decree in Case No. 16CW3178. vi. Water diverted pursuant to the Plum Creek Diversion and Castle Rock Reservoir Nos. 1 and 2 pursuant to the decree in Case No. 17CW3211. vii. Water rights associated with the Box Elder Project pursuant to the decree in Case No. 19CW3231 (pending). viii. Water rights associated with the Fremont Butte Reservoir pursuant to the decree in Case No. 21CW3185 (pending). ix. Other fully reusable source added to this decree pursuant to C.R.S. §37-92-308 or §37-92-309. 5. Complete statement of plan for augmentation. Applicant seeks a plan for augmentation to replace all depletions to an unnamed tributary of East Plum Creek from out-of-priority inflows and evaporation from the on-channel pond described in ¶3. A. Depletions. 1. Out-of-Priority Inflows. Applicant will measure all out-of-priority inflows to the pond using a staff gauge or pressure transducer and a stage capacity curve. The maximum capacity of the pond is approximately 4.4 acre-feet. 2. Evaporation. Evaporation depletions associated with the pond are calculated as 2.4 acre-feet annually for each 1.0 acre of surface area assuming it is never frozen over. A table of the maximum monthly depletions for 1.4 acres of water surface area based on anticipated reconstruction follows (in acre-feet). Jan 0.10 Feb 0.12 Mar 0.15 Apr 0.28 May 0.40 Jun 0.51 Jul 0.51 Aug 0.45 Sep 0.36 Oct 0.26 Nov 0.13 Dec 0.09 Annual 3.36 B. Replacements. Applicant will replace all outof-priority inflow and evaporation depletions in time, place and amount to prevent injury using the sources described in ¶ 4 herein. Specifically, when out-of-priority inflow and evaporation depletions occur on a day that there is a call affecting Water District 8, then Applicant will release water from one or more of the sources identified in ¶ 4 to augment the depletions. 1. The PCWRA Outfall is upstream of the confluence of the unnamed tributary and East Plum Creek. 2. For the purposes of ¶ 5.A, Applicant assumed that the pond has the maximum 1.4 acre surface area. Applicant claims the right to make replacements based on the actual surface area for the pond and to make no replacements to the extent that the pond is frozen. C. Free River Operations. When the depletions occur on a day that there is no call affecting Water District 8 (i.e., free river), then Applicant shall have no obligation to augment the evaporation or inflows. Any inflows measured that day shall not be considered out-of-priority. Applicant has not claimed a junior storage water right for the pond; thus, Applicant has not requested a priority. 6. Owners of land upon which structures are or will be located. Names and addresses of owners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool. A. Paintbrush Park Pond. Owned by Applicant. B. PCWRA Outfall. Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests the Court enter a decree approving Applicant’s amended plan for augmentation groundwater described herein. EXHIBIT LIST A. Map of structures, B. Table of Nontributary Groundwater, C. List of WISE Sources (Denver), D. List of WISE Sources (Aurora), E. Consumptive Use Credits. Number of pages in application: 6, excluding exhibits. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served
upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
Personal Representative 3650 S YOSEMITE STREET SUITE 214 DENVER, CO 80237
316 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Personal Representative
By: Kara Hartman, Trust Administrator 301 West 5th Street Pueblo, CO 81003
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Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on February 6, 2022, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Hudick Excavating Inc. for the Happy Canyon Emergency Access Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2021-036 in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Hudick Excavating Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 6th day of February, 2022 file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Neil Sarno, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald Rene van de Graaf, Deceased Case Number : 2021PR30437
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jack R. Diemer, aka Jack Richard Diemer, Jack Diemer, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30599
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Fabian van de Graaf, Personal Representative c/o Moye White LLP Christopher W. Scolari, Attorney 1400 16th Street, 6th Floor Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 941189 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Susan N. Mickus The Law Office of Skipton Reynolds, LLC Attorneys for the Personal Representative, Joshua Diemer 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 189 Englewood, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No. 941231 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public notice is given on December 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Dalia Mariam Grayeb be changed to Dalia Grayeb Case No.: 21C597 By: Magistrate Legal Notice No. 941191 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David P. Ricketts, aka David Paul Ricketts, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030613
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edelgard Dalgar, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30597
Public notice is given on December 22, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas Combined Court.
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 20, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.
James T. Anest #16727 - Arant Law LLC Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 East Mainstreet #365 Parker, CO 80138 720-541-7903
Stefanie M. Dalgar, Personal Representative 17387 Cornerstone Lane Parker, CO 80134
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works.
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Legal Notice No. 941203 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Second Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734 Public Notice 1) 1952 VOLKSWAGEN BUG VIN 1-0364755 2) 1961 VOLKSWAGEN DOUBLE CAB VIN 764317 3) 1948 CHEVROLET 3600 PICKUP VIN 6-FR-F2126 4) 1989 MAZDA B2200 PICKUP VIN JM2UF4146K0807419 Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623, Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419 Legal Notice No. 941244 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nellie R. McCool, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30485 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 April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Howard Morrison Attorney for the Personal Representative 231 E. Vermijo Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone Number: 719-633-7797 Legal Notice No. 941185 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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Public notice is given on December 28, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas District Court.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Travis Nathan George, a/k/a Travis N. George, a/k/a Travis George, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30546 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Zoey Tanner, Attorney for Personal Representative Stacy J. Ostapko 620 North Tejon Street, Suite 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Legal Notice No. 941179 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Ilona Z. Dwoskin Personal Representative 8674 Pinewood Court Castle Rock, CO 80108
Joshua L. Powell, Co-Personal Representative 3921 Mallard Street Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126
Michael Owen Hulley Personal Representative 3658 N. Perry Park Road Sedalia, Colorado 80135
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Legal Notice No. 941199 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GALEN WADE WESTFALL, a/k/a GALEN W. WESTFALL, a/k/a GALEN WESTFALL, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30578 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 6, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.
Nicholas E. Hier, Personal Representative 5204 South Franklin St. Greenwood Village, CO 80121
Kim S. Egan Personal Representative c/o Thomas G. Hodel, Esq. Anderson & Jahde, P.C. 5900 S. Nevada Street Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. 941207 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Legal Notice No. 941209 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOYCE ELLEN STALGREN, deceased Case Number: 21PR030554
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Timothy Allen Lickness, aka Timothy A. Lickness, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30557
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
GORDON L STALGREN
Sandra Lickness c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C.
Legal Notice No. 941234 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 1, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Jeanne Gray Klimon be changed to Jeanne Gray DeWolf Case No.: 21 C 580 By: Magistrate
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lisa Clark Hoffman, aka Lisa G. Clark, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30531 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Ellen Toomey-Hale, attorney for Steven L. Hoffman, Personal Representative Hale Law Office, LLC P.O. Box 1008 PLatteville, Colorado 80651 Legal Notice No. 941196 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Legal Notice No. 941216 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 9, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Charissa Michelle Petree be changed to Ryleigh Joy Maertz Case No.: 21 C 593 By: E. Leith, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public Notice IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST ESTATE OF Marjorie A. Hidalgo, Deceased PUEBLO BANK & TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, Wishes to publish a NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Marjorie A. Hidalgo, Deceased All persons having claims against the above named Trust Estate are required to present them to the Trustee, Pueblo Bank & Trust Company, on or before May 1, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Pueblo Bank & Trust Company, Trustee
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By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DONNA D. CRAWFORD, a/k/a DONNA DOREEN CRAWFORD, and DONNA CRAWFORD, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30604
Legal Notice No. 941246 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
The Petition requests that the name of Jayden Lale Yorumez be changed to Jayden Lale Soukup Case No.: 21 CV 99
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 13, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
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By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public notice is given on December 22, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas Combined Court.
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Legal Notice No. 941240 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
The Petition requests that the name of Alexis Gabriele Stindt be changed to Sebastian Gabriele Stindt Case No.: 21 CV 100
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 13, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jo Nell Lawrence, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30602
Legal Notice No. 941235 First Publication: January 13, 2022 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph Y. Dwoskin, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30592
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By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linetta Marie Powell, aka Linetta M. Powell, aka Linetta Powell, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30550
Notice to Creditors
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Legal Notice No. 941192 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
The Petition requests that the name of Skyler Genevieve Yorumez be changed to Skyler Genevieve Soukup Case No.: 21 CV 098
Legal Notice No. 941187 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Ste 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109
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Federal relief funds helped most Colo. hospitals profit in 2020 A report finds that hospitals in the Denver area netted $1 billion less on patient care BY JOHN INGOLD COLORADO SUN
Thanks in part to federal relief funds, most Colorado hospitals were profitable in 2020 A new report found that hospitals in the Denver area netted $1 billion less on patient care in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. A new report from a national expert on hospital finances shows that Colorado hospitals weathered the early months of the coronavirus pandemic profitably, despite seeing a steep decline in revenue related to patient care. Hospitals in the Denver metro area posted combined profits of nearly $1.4 billion in 2020, according to the report from Allan Baumgarten, a Minnesota-based health care consultant who has been producing reports on the Colorado hospital market for more than 20 years. His reports are drawn from data the hospitals submit to the federal government and are considered among the most reliable for tracking hospital finances in the state. Baumgarten also found that health insurance companies in Colorado recorded record profits in 2020. Health maintenance organizations, or HMOs, in the state logged profits of about $662 million in 2020, a roughly 6% margin. Baumgarten found that the unexpected expenses that insurers incurred related to caring for coronavirus patients were more than offset by the amount insurers had to pay for other types of care – such as nonemergency surgeries – that were delayed during the pandemic. “Even in times of great distress, hospital systems and health insurers are doing quite well for themselves,” Baumgarten said. The profits for Denver-area hospitals – roughly an 11% margin relative to net patient revenue – represent a considerable decline from 2018, when they posted a record $2.1 billion in profits. But Baumgarten found that the decline could have been much
The exterior of the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, photographed on Oct. 18, 2019. The PHOTO BY JOHN INGOLD hospital is the flagship of the UCHealth system.
steeper. Hospitals in the Denver metro area took in nearly $440 million less in revenue related to patient care in 2020 than in 2019 – likely the result of the pandemic shutting down lucrative elective procedures at hospitals during its earliest months, as well as people postponing care out of fear of being exposed to the coronavirus. Hospitals also saw roughly $627 million more in expenses during 2020. The result – a more than $1 billion double-whammy – pushed operating income from patient care down to about $246 million, combined, for Denver metro hospitals, far below the $1.3 billion hospitals made off of patient care in 2019, according to Baumgarten’s report. Two hospitals – National Jewish Health and Children’s Hospital Colorado – each lost more than $100 million treating patients in 2020, according to Baumgarten’s report. But hospitals saw an infusion from other sources of revenue – most notably federal stimulus dollars, but also investment income and charitable donations. Baumgarten found that Denver-area hospitals took in a combined $1.1 billion in non-patient revenue in 2020, the highest amount in at least three years. About $386
million of that came from federal provider relief funds, Baumgarten reported. After adding in non-patient revenue, Baumgarten found that only four metro-area hospitals – Porter Adventist Hospital, Lutheran Medical Center, and the UCHealth hospitals in Highlands Ranch and Broomfield – failed to turn a profit in 2020. All of Colorado’s major hospital systems in the Denver metro area were profitable in 2020, with privately owned HealthONE on top with profits of about $626 million before taxes, according to Baumgarten’s report. When adding in profits from hospitals outside the metro area, UCHealth pulled ahead, with about $630 million. Baumgarten said the trends are similar nationwide. “Large hospital systems around the country, from what I’ve seen, continue to do very well,” he said. For smaller hospitals outside the metro area, 2020 was a more challenging year. Of the 29 largest nonDenver-metro hospitals in Colorado, seven of them lost money in 2020. Combined, the hospitals reported about $620 million in profits in 2020, around a 9% margin when calculated as a percentage of net patient
revenue. Baumgarten produces his reports on Colorado hospital and health insurer finances every other year. The data in them is drawn largely from Medicare cost reports, which hospitals are required to file with the federal government. This year’s report shows only an incomplete picture of the pandemic. Baumgarten said some hospitals ended their 2020 financial years in June of that year, while others went through December. A spokeswoman for the Colorado Hospital Association said her organization had not yet seen Baumgarten’s report and could not comment. In the past, hospitals have noted that profits are necessary to upgrade old equipment, refurbish worn facilities and save for the future. While most of Colorado’s hospitals are nonprofit, privately owned hospitals also must pay taxes on their profits. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
Public Notices The People of the State of Colorado In the Interest of: Adalynn Evans-Romero, Child born 9-12-2020. Upon the Petition of Brooke Evans and David Romero, Petitioners and concerning Hunter Davis, Respondent. Case number: 21JA117 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING ANDSUMMONS TO RESPOND Pursuant to 19-5-105(5), C.R.S., To the above-named Respondent: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you. Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00. Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child, Adalynn
Evans-Romero.
Case Number: 21DR632
The Petition for Custodial Adoption, Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship and Affidavit of Abandonment are filed in the court file in the above-described action. Date: 11/08/2021 Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.
Legal Notice No. 941211 First Publication: January 6, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Petitioner: Rosa Maria Olmos and Respondent: Enrique Fraire-Jaquez Party: Rosa Maria Olmos 12863 N. 5th Street Parker, Colorado 80124 Phone Number: 720-579-6074 E-mail: rosamariaolmos@gmail.com
If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab. The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.
Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and
2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. Date: December 20, 2021 NLM, Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy Legal Notice No. 941184 First Publication: December 30, 2021 Last Publication: January 27, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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THANK YOU, Council Member Kniech The Denver City Council took bold action to protect our kids from tobacco addiction, advance health equity, and save lives by voting to end the sale of flavored tobacco products – including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. While we thank those on the council who stood up to Big Tobacco, we are disappointed Mayor Hancock vetoed this lifesaving ordinance, overturning the strong action the council took to protect kids. Mayor Hancock was willing to put Big Tobacco’s profits over the health of Denver’s kids.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING TO PROTECT OUR KIDS.
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