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Douglas County Health beats Jan. 1 deadline

have been either ahead or on time in the project timeline throughout 2022.

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Douglas County Health Department is o cially a go. Not that there was any concern in meeting the Jan. 1 deadline in a split last year from Tri-County Health, as o cials

As the Jan. 1 deadline for the complete split came, Health Director Mike Hill continues to be con dent in the work done in 2022 and going forward in 2023 and the future.

Jan. 1 marks the o cial disbandment of Tri-County Health, which served Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties for more than seven decades. Douglas County started

the disbandment, with Adams and Arapahoe counties later following suit.

After the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, Douglas County o cials fought the pressure to wear masks in public, which became the tipping point to push for separation. As Tri-County Health ordered mask mandates, Douglas County rejected it and moved forward in 2022 to create its own health department.

Overcoming the challenges of Moebius syndrome

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For the majority of people, feelings are shown through expressions whether it be a smile, a frown or a look in one’s eye. However, for Madison Woodall, the ability to smile, frown or show emotion through facial expressions is impossible due to a rare condition known as Moebius syndrome.

Moebius syndrome is a rare neurological condition that primarily a ects the muscles that control facial expression and eye movement, which is essentially facial paralysis. e condition is rare, with estimates saying only 20 people per million are a ected. In the U.S. there are fewer than 50,000 diagnosed in total.

Madison’s mom, Monica Woodall, said when Madison was born she was diagnosed with Moebius immediately. Among other symptoms, Monica said Madison had club feet, which surgery has since corrected, no lateral eye movements and limited facial movements.

With what seemed like an uphill battle to complete in just a year, Hill, who came to Colorado from California to lead the charge, said sta ng levels are where they should be, inspections are underway, and they are at the budget set by the Douglas County Commission.

Not a divorce

Commissioner Abe Laydon said

School board advocates for more funding, local control

2023 priorities outlined

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Local control, school safety and increasing educational funding are a few main themes of the legislative priorities approved by the Douglas County school board ahead of the 2023 General Assembly.

School board members spent hours across multiple meetings and in the winter retreat discussing the district’s legislative priorities before approving them on Dec. 13. e legislative priorities document is updated annually and used to inform lawmakers on the district’s position relative to potential policies.

“It’s really for us to convey, as a board of seven, to our elected legislators things that we are particularly

Commission, sta celebrate a year of progress

Castle

Woodall

Monica said in spite of the condition being so rare when Madison was diagnosed, she actually knew what Moebius was because she had see it covered on an Oprah episode.

Monica said her daughter did not feed from a bottle normally, and the young mother had to learn a lot in the rst 10 days of Madison’s life in the hospital.

While symptoms vary by case, Madison said, “ is condition makes it where the nerves in my face just never developed completely. It’s hard to show any emotions. My speech can be slurred a little bit.”

While some issues have faded over the years, Monica said Madison, now 23, grew up without the ability to use the muscles in her face, meaning she does not blink properly and can’t smile or frown like others.

Monica said in growing up and going to school, Madison was never very social. She mostly kept to herself and kept quiet.

Madison said it was hard at times growing up when she would be different from other children. However, growing up in Castle Rock, Madison said she was never bullied or made fun of like other kids she has met with the disease. Madison said she just learned to explain to people why she does not smile. Students and friends would ask a few questions, Madison said, but mostly left her alone.

Monica said with multiple surgeries, procedures and a lot of growth over the years, Madison has grown

into a successful adult thanks mostly to services and support provided by the Moebius Syndrome Foundation.

With so few people having Moebius, Monica said it was tough to nd support to help face the challenges with Madison, who was her rst child.

Eventually, Monica and Madison started attending annual conferences hosted by the foundation. At these gatherings, Monica said, she was able to talk to other parents dealing with similar issues and Madison was able to nd lifelong friends who understood the challenges of Moebius. e two attended their rst conference when Madison was a year old and have continued going ever since.

“Over the years she would feel comfortable and at peace because she was around people with the same condition,” Monica said. “She was able to see adults who showed her they are able to live successful lives.”

Madison said the conferences helped a lot because she found friends who didn’t judge her or ask questions — they understood why she can’t smile.

“It’s a good resource for people,” Madison said. “It’s rare, so it’s isolating. When I heard from people — I learned there were resources and treatment. ere were options for therapy.”

Madison agreed that seeing adults with the condition speak and show her they succeeded was helpful. Madison recently nished college and got her rst job, but challenges with how to handle the condition still exist.

Madison said with job interviews

bius syndrome and their families,

care because her facial expressions couldn’t show them she wanted the job.

Instead, Madison said she practiced seeming more engaged by asking more questions and keeping dialogue owing.

“It’s really hard to decide if you should tell your boss,” Madison said. “I don’t want this condition to de ne who I am. I know if I work to maintain eye contact and appear as engaged as possible it will help me.”

Madison got the job and is in her rst month working as a detention specialist with the Douglas County jail.

As the Moebius Syndrome Foundation continues to provide support and services to families a ected by

understanding of Moebius syndrome, and to advocate for scientific research to advance the diagnosis and treatment of Moebius syndrome and its associated conditions.

To spread awareness and education about Moebius syndrome, the Moebius Syndrome Foundation along with multiple craniofacial organization partners will celebrate Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day (MSAD) on Jan. 24, 2023.

According to the press release, this is a day when members of the Moebius community around the world wear purple, host awareness and social events, and share information about Moebius syndrome across social media.

Meet up with McKenna Harford of Colorado Community Media Co

ee and the news

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Heading into the new year, I’m looking to connect with readers to hear their thoughts on local stories deserving of coverage by hosting co ee chat sessions in Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch.

As the reporter covering Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch and the Douglas County School District, I’d love to meet locals to talk about new businesses,

student projects, questions about the communities or any other ideas you may have on what you want to read in your newspapers.

Please join me for co ee or tea from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 10 at Castle Rock Collective, 207 Perry St. In Highlands Ranch, join me between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at Festive Cup Co ee and Gift Boutique, 50 Springer Drive.

If you’re unable to meet during those times, feel free to email me at mharford@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Happy New Year and, hopefully, I’ll see you in 2023.

Monica, left, and Madison Woodall

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Town flips the switch on tra c light improvements

Intersection tra c signal timing upgrades are being implemented that are expected to improve travel e ciency, minimize delays and keep you moving throughout Castle Rock.

Recently, the town implemented a tra c signal timing improvement program for 18 signals on major roadways in Castle Rock, including Plum Creek Parkway, Wolfensberger Road and Wilcox and Fifth streets.

e town’s new Automatic Trafc Signal Performance Measures tool now allows the Public Works Department to use performance metrics and make real-time signal improvements. is means that the team can address concerns more quickly by retiming and optimizing a signal’s green time as needed.

e tra c signal timing project is expected to help alleviate tra c congestion during peak periods. Motorists traveling the improved corridors should experience reduced wait times at red lights while minimal tra c is present on sidestreets.

Although the project is ultimately expected to improve commute times, residents may notice differences, such as changes to the amount of green time on some side streets. e team appreciates your patience as they actively observe the new program and make adjustments. Residents should notice dayto-day incremental improvements with signal timing. Once this initial rollout is complete, Public Works plans to implement signal timing improvements to all intersections

Townwide.

e town has also been working with the Colorado Department of Transportation to implement more tra c signal improvements on Meadows and Founders parkways. ese improvements are expected by year-end.

e Magic of Stories Is on Display at Douglas County Libraries

Families looking for kid-friendly entertainment during winter break can nd it at Douglas County Libraries’ Forest of Stories. e interactive exhibit at all DCL locations includes a twinkling display of trees decked in beloved children’s tales, classic literature, comedy, crime thrillers, mysteries, classic rock, manga, and more, plus life-sized trimmings.

e exhibit is free and open during library operating hours through January 7, 2023; no ticket or registration required.

Each library features whimsical trees of all sizes trimmed in themed decor and memorabilia, plus specially coded ornaments that are part of an immersive districtwide scavenger hunt. Customers are invited to visit every DCL location, nd the coded ornaments among the trees, and enter those codes online for a chance to win prizes. e more libraries visited and codes entered, the more chances to win.

Forest of Stories o ers something for everyone to enjoy over winter break, from tree peeping to playing for prizes. Learn more at DCL.org/ forest-of-stories.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Roundabout to be installed at Plum Creek, Crystal Valley intersection

$3.5M approved for

project

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock approved a $3.5 million contract for the construction of a roundabout at Plum Creek Boulevard and Crystal Valley Parkway.

Town council members approved an agreement with Kraemer North America, LLC for the roundabout project on Dec. 20. Construction is expected to cost $3.3 million, which combined with contingency funding brings the total cost to $3.5 million.

Construction is scheduled to start in December and continue through the end of 2023.

Castle Rock’s Director of Public Works Dan Sailer said the town also looked at a four-way stop and installing a tra c light, but determined the roundabout was the best option for the intersection.

Sailer said the roundabout will accommodate future tra c, as well as limit environmental impact and improve safety. e roundabout will include dedicated bike lanes, as well as pedestrian crossings.

Kraemer North America is also constructing the Crystal Valley Interchange.

Since the project cost was above the town’s initial budget of $2.2 million, the council plans to approve a budget amendment at a future meeting.

Your Douglas County Health Department is fully launched

The Douglas County Health Department is now providing all public health services in Douglas County. How did we decide which services to provide? We listened to you. Learn more and read the Public Health Improvement Plan online. Visit douglas.co.us and search Health Department.

Christmas tree recycling

Douglas County provides several drop-off locations to recycle your Christmas tree. For locations, dates, and instructions on how to prepare your tree for recycling, visit douglas.co.us and search for Christmas tree recycling

Skip the trip - motor vehicle services just a click away

Renew your driver license or motor vehicle registration and more from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop. You can also renew vehicle registrations at MVExpress kiosks. Find information at DouglasDrives.com

Are you a Douglas County property owner?

Your property tax statement or postcard notification is scheduled to be delivered the week of Jan. 16

Pay your taxes online at douglascotax.com More information visit douglas.co.us/treasurer Distribution of your taxes yourdougcotaxes.com

Interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting a child?

Information nights are free and open to anyone interested in learning about foster care and adoption. Join the meeting via Zoom on Jan. 9 or Jan. 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. Call 303-636-1KID for more information, or to register online, visit collaborativefostercare.com

What’s happening with your County government?

Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view public meeting agendas, participate in-person or remotely, or watch select meetings via live stream, visit douglas.co.us and search for Business Meetings / Public Hearings.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day o ce closure

Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

Many services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com

Books at a Douglas County library

PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD

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interested in policies that we would advocate for, things we want to see, but it’s also certain statements or positions that we disagree with,” Board President Mike Peterson said.

Throughout the discussions, the board was able to compromise on legislative priorities around school safety by highlighting the need to address both gun violence and mental health of students.

Language was also added to advocate for more law enforcement training, as well as specifying that the district opposes allowing guns on school property with the sole exception of law enforcement.

“We are saying it’s important to us as a school district that anyone who is carrying a firearm on DCSD property is exclusively employed as a security officer, that is their one and only responsibility, and those individuals meet the training,” board member Elizabeth Hanson said at the Nov. 15 meeting.

When it comes to the district’s goal for academic excellence, the legislative priorities focus on supporting local control, providing school choice and examining accountability measures, like state testing, to ensure they are effective and not overly

burdensome.

Many of the priorities call for more school funding from the state, as well as oppose unfunded mandates and the diversion of public school funding elsewhere, including vouchers. The board also urged federal funding for recovery from the effects of the pandemic to continue.

School board members also encourage legislators to expand financial literacy and career and technical education for students.

For legislation regarding teachers, the district asks for additional pathways to teacher certification, while maintaining standards, and disapproves of mandates burdening teachers and overwhelming classroom instruction time for standardized testing.

Board members thanked Peterson for his efforts to corral the thoughts of the group into one document that the whole board could agree on.

“I’m really proud of some of the positions we’ve taken,” board member David Ray said. “I’m proud of the fact that we can say with confidence, we don’t support vouchers. I’m proud of the fact that we can say ‘we want gun violence to go away.’”

The document got use almost immediately when the school district hosted a tour for Douglas County legislators on Dec. 14, Peterson later told Colorado Community Media.

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Assault on Democracy .

Just Say NO to Extremism

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Two years ago this week, on January 6, 2021, a planful mob of political Extremists attacked the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., a violent assault on Democracy and the Rule of Law not seen since the Civil War. These violent Extremists, including Coloradans and Douglas County residents, sought to prevent Congress from formalizing the 2020 Election. Five people died and many were injured including 138 police officers. Four officers who responded to the attack killed themselves within seven months. Let’s not forget what happened that day. And let’s not ignore the continuing struggle for our American Democracy.

The Fight for Freedom Continues . . .

American Democracy is based in The Rule of Law. Since America’s founding, The Rule of Law has been defined by The People, in our governance, laws and rules. The Rule of Law is not defined by individuals or extreme political ideologies. In our Democracy, no one is above the law; no one can use intimidation and threats to force beliefs on the rest of us.

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Extremism has no place in our community, in our elections, or in our government and institutions. Each of us deserves equity and respect. Defeating Extremism starts in our homes, neighborhoods and communities, right here in Douglas County.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY’S TOP NEWS OF THE YEAR

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County had a year full of news, with plenty of issues surrounding water, COVID-related topics regarding the development of a new health depart-

ment, masks and legal battles. e school board made state and national news through its ring of Superintendent Corey Wise, which still has a lasting e ect through all of 2022. e south metro team for Colorado Community Media covers all

of Douglas and Arapahoe counties. In 2022 the sta included South

IS A LOOK AT THE TOP 10 MOST READ STORIES FOR 2022 IN DOUGLAS COUNTY:

1: Records offer detailed look at day the Douglas County School District superintendent was asked to step down — Colorado Community took an in-depth look at what transpired before former superintendent Corey Wise was fired in a 4-3 vote of the Douglas County School District Board. The article dives into recordings of phone calls between board members as the four-member majority called minority members to tell them about their plans.

• What led to the story: In February, the four-member majority fired Corey Wise without cause. A lawsuit was then filed by Highlands Ranch resident Robert Marshall, alleging open meeting law violations.

• Updates: While a judge ruled

the four-member majority did violate open meeting laws, an appeal was filed. This could be the makings of a 2023 top story as the trial date slated for January has now been delayed.

-Robert Marshall, a Democrat, was elected to represent House District 43 in the 2022 election

-Corey Wise filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that has not been resolved.

-Erin Kane was later named the district’s new superintendent 2. Republican candidates for sheriff answer Q&As — The race to replace Sheriff Tony Spurlock was mainly held during this year’s Republican primary as the fourcandidate battle did not go without stories and controversy.

EDITOR’S PICKS FOR TOP STORIES

Besides the most read stories for 2022, Colorado Community Media reporters did a lot of work to dig deeper into a variety of topics in Douglas County, including a look at how commissioners behave and how towns are handling growth, water issues and crime.

Here are South Metro Editor elma Grime’s top picks for 2022:

1. Douglas County car thefts consume law enforcement — Car thefts were a trending topic in all of 2022 and will likely continue in the new year. In April, Community Editor McKenna Harford dug deeper into the data and talked to law enforcement o cials on how much time

ghting the ongoing battle takes.

• Related Stories: e e ects of an out-of-control crime rate when it comes to car thefts is showing as multiple shootings involving police and suspects have occurred in 2022, including one between Douglas County sherri ’s deputies and suspected car thieves in Lone Tree.

2. Douglas County Health Department — During the COVID-19 pandemic and masks controversy, Douglas County opted out of TriCounty Health, which served as a partnership between Douglas, Adams and Arapa-

Metro Editor elma Grimes, Editor Scott Gilbert, current writers McKenna Harford, Haley Lena, Tayler Shaw, Ellis Arnold and former writers Elliott Wenzler and Robert Tann.

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Superintendent Corey Wise speaks with Becky Myers at a Douglas County School Board meeting. Myers began her term as a school board member in November 2021.

FILE PHOTO BY JESSICA GIBBS

• What led to the story: Colorado Community Media worked to create an indepth list of questions covering topics ranging from the state’s Red Flag laws to mass shootings in schools and public locations.

• Updates: Darren Weekly went on to win the primary and general election. Weekly will take over the county’s top spot in 2023.

-Holly Kluth: She was defeated in the primary and still has a pending lawsuit against Spurlock.

-Lora omas: She was defeated in the primary and remains on the Board of County Commissioners.

3.  Fallout continues: High-ranking Douglas County School District o cial resigned in condemnation of superintendent’s ring — After former superintendent Corey Wise was red, Special Education Services O cer Sid Rundle resigned after 28 years with the district. In resigning,

TOP PICKS

hoe counties. With a Jan. 1, 2023 deadline, a lot of work had to take place and has.

• Update: e county is pleased to say they have met deadlines, are operational and operating within set budget limits. Colorado Community Media will continue to monitor the program’s progress in 2023.

3. Could Douglas County add two more commissioners? — As bickering between Commissioners Lora omas, Abe Laydon and Georg Teal continue, Colorado Community Media’s former reporter Elliott Wenzler looked into what would or could happen if the board was increased from three to ve.

• Related stories: As the in ghting has continued with Laydon and Teal teaming up against omas, the board also approved spending $17,000 in taxpayer dollars in 2022 to have the lone female board member investigated. While the investigation did not turn up anything of substance, Teal and Laydon later ordered another investigation, which had the Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce also say omas did not break any laws.

4. With fentanyl deaths on the rise, south metro police, advocates grapple with solutions — Fentanyl’s presence in Denver’s south metro region and Colorado has continued to increase over the past ve years — but the numbers have sky-

Rundle wrote, “Despite their propaganda, they do not value loyalty, hard work, dedication, relationships, decency, humility, or integrity. Instead, they showed themselves to be rmly yoked to political in uence, arrogant ideology, and a disdain for due process.”

4. Early election update: Weekly takes quick lead in ballot county— As much as voters were interested in what candidates for sheri had to say, they were just as interested in the results. In both the primary and general elections, sheri -elect Darren Weekly took and held the lead.

5. As school measures fail, Kane vows to return next year — In 2022, the Douglas County School District reviewed teacher salaries and other district needs. e board ultimately decided to ask voters for a $60 million mill levy override and $450 million bond. Voters said no to both questions. While election analysis on the results is still ongoing, Superintendent Erin Kane said the issue will likely be revisited.

rocketed since 2020, when the drug overtook methamphetamine as the leading killer in Colorado, according to data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

5. Castle Pines continues to face troubled waters — ousands of homes dot the hills of Castle Pines, a central Douglas County community about 20 miles from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. But underneath those houses and their hills, a problem lurks. As residents ush their toilets, shower and rinse out their sinks, their untreated wastewater enters an aging system that’s struggling to do its job. ere is no doubt these problems will continue to ow into 2023.

5. Douglas County moves forward with possible funding for large water supply proposal — In July, Douglas County commissioners announced they were exploring the possibility of using COVID relief funds to secure future water by purchasing San Luis Valley supplies. e project was met with opposition from the San Luis Valley, water experts and Colorado’s U.S. Sens. John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet.

• What led to the story: is became an ongoing issue throughout much of 2022 with Commissioner Lora omas opposing the idea while Commissioner George Teal supported it. In a later meeting, Commissioner Abe Laydon was the deciding vote to not use COVID funds. However, the topic has not died completely and may come up again in 2023.

6. Douglas County School District Board res superintendent Corey Wise in 4-3 vote — After the school board elections, the new majority said they would re Corey Wise, which they did during a Feb. 4 meeting. However, the campaign promise did not come without controversy.

• What led to the story: Colorado Community Media started hearing about the potential dismissal a week before as minority school board members held a special meeting to talk about the process and their disagreement with how majority members were handling it.

• Updates: Corey Wise has led a wrongful termination claim against the school district, which has not been settled to date. Wise has since taken a new job with the neighboring Cherry Creek School District.

7. Weekly declares victory in Republican sheri primary — After a contentious primary race, Weekly, the head of investigations, was able to declare victory. In his victory speech,

Weekly said, “I’m extremely excited. I’m going to take the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce to the next level.” Weekly will take over from Sheri Tony Spurlock in January.

8. Douglas County clerk and recorder candidate Karen Je erson — Readers were able to learn a lot about candidates in the 2022 elections as Colorado Community Media presented Q&As and pro les. Ahead of the November election, readers were interested in Democrat Karen Je erson, who ran against Republican Sheri Davis.

• Update: Davis went on to win the election. e Republican clerk will be sworn into o ce in January.

9. Douglas County School Board directors allege superintendent improperly threatened with termination — Taking their case to the public, three minority members, David Ray, Susan Meek and Elizabeth Hanson, alleged in a Jan. 31 publicly-noticed meeting that the majority members, Mike Peterson, Christy Williams, Becky Myers and

Kaylee Winegar, gave former superintendent Corey Wise an ultimatum to resign or be red prior to his Feb. 4 termination. e majority members denied the allegations.

10. Autopsies in Franktown area double homicide show other injuries, drug use — e Franktown community was shocked when Casey Devol was arrested and charged with murder in 2022 for allegedly killing his sister and her boyfriend.

• What led to the story: On Feb. 8 the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce responded to a call in Franktown on Russellville Road. Upon arrival, deputies found Jessica Mitchell, 32, and her boyfriend Bryan Gray, 34, dead in the home’s garage. According to autopsies, Gray had six gunshot wounds and Mitchell had three.

• Update: Devol has since pleaded not guilty to the charges and continues to go through the court process. Recently, Devol waived his right to a speedy trial. e new trial date is slated for June 2023.

he has never considered Douglas County leaving Tri-County Health to be a divorce as others have labeled it. Instead, Laydon said it is more of an “empty nest” scenario. Douglas County grew and outgrew Tri-County Health, with local residents needing di erent services than those in Adams and Araphoe County.

“With a county of our size, it’s bizarre not to have our own health department,” Laydon said. “ ings are di erent here locally and you need to have a health department that is unique. We have grown and it was time to go.”

One of the main challenges over the last year was sorting out the logistics on how to separate from Tri-County Health. Hill said at rst the main challenge was dealing with the resentment created from Douglas County’s o cial decision to split from the three-county agency.

Hill said once di erences were set aside, Douglas County’s health department worked well with the sta from Tri-County Health to do what is in the best interests of the public.

Agreeing with Hill, Laydon said he commends Tri-County Health Director John Douglas for his professionalism and work with the county to meet established deadlines.

Hill said working together is important because the county wanted a smooth transition in getting services transferred to Douglas County, following a lot of the same systems Tri-County Health o ered, including in the areas of restaurant and childcare inspections.

Commissioner George Teal credited Hill for the success in implementing the services required by law for a health department and in establishing priorities that t Douglas County.

“We have had Mike coach us on how to get established and on what we need to do to get set up,” Teal said.

Services o ered

According to information provided by Wendy Holmes, Douglas County’s director of communications, about 80% of the service demand for the county health department is associated with consumer protection, such as retail food and childcare.

Caitlin Gappa, assistant director for environmental health, came to Douglas County from Tri-County

Health and is con dent in the work done to get the new health department operational.

Gappa explained that the environmental side of the health agency focuses on restaurant and childcare inspections and on keeping the county’s water supply safe.

Inspections are fully operational in Douglas County, Gappa explained, with 124 inspections being completed since getting operational on Sept. 1. Currently, there are 1,300 retail food establishments in the county. ese establishments include restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores and food trucks.

Gappa said she worked in emergency services with Tri-County, but her area of expertise is environmental health.

To keep up with inspections and demand, Gappa said, the county has hired 11 sta members to keep the environmental health department operational.

Gappa said the biggest challenge in 2022 was meeting the Sept. 1 deadline to get operational, noting there has been some pride and celebratory satisfaction in how hard the sta worked to meet the project timeline.

Just ahead of the Jan. 1 deadline, Hill said the Douglas County Health Department is 99% ready to go.

e department will not be providing clinical services in-house. Instead, the county will contract with STRIDE Community Health Care to cover medical needs for county residents.

According to Holmes, because 95% of Douglas County’s 370,000 residents have health insurance, there is little demand for clinical services, or public health.

“ is feels good, but I never thought (establishing a new health department in a year) was impossible or daunting,” he said. “We have a good team. I knew we were going to succeed and we have.”

STRIDE services are located in Parker.

Staffing and budget goals

Hill said when he was hired, commissioners stressed the budget would not go over the $2.6 million that had been allocated each year to Tri-County Health. Hill estimated that with fewer sta members, the county will be adequately served through a $1.8 million budget.

Commissioner Lora omas said when she made the motion to split from Tri-County in July 2020, she knew it was the right direction.

“Mike Hill has delivered what was requested of him,” she said. “A 21st-Century health department that meets all of our public health needs, which costs $700,000 less than (Tri-County) did. I am proud of this achievement.”

In the split, o cials from Adams County estimate they will hire an estimated 180 employees. Arapahoe County o cials estimate hiring about 200 health department employees. Douglas County aimed lower at about 41.

With the exception of the

struggles in getting an accountant, Hill said, the department will be fully sta ed by the end of January. When asked about the decrease in sta , Hill explained that besides outsourcing public health services, administrative costs will be a lot lower.

Hill said Tri-County Health operated with administrative positions at the top with HR and other sta . In Douglas County, those services are already established.

Established county services will be used in tech support, communications and other administrative areas.

Teal said 2022 the hard work to create the department was done, noting that the process is not over now that it is up and running.

Comparing the health department to a car, Teal said, “We will need to continue to check the tires, change the oil and ll it with gas.”

Teal said 2023 will be show the county how well everything operates.

TOWN HALL - DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Douglas County will be hosting a community town hall event on Jan. 19 to provide updates and answer community questions on the formation of the health department.

The event will start at 6 p.m. at 100 Third St. in the commissioner’s hearing room.

To join online, call 833-380-0668.

Learn more at https://www.douglas. co.us/board-county-commissioners/ meetings/live-town-halls/

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LOCAL VOICES

The good and bad

This month marks the one-year anniversary of me taking over as the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media. ese are 11 newspapers spanning over Arapahoe and Douglas counties and, to some degree, Elbert County.

I say to some degree because we have a great member of our sta , Scott Gilbert, who deserves credit for going above and beyond as he took Elbert County duties to a high level this year. Let’s put him and his work with freelancer, Chancy Gatlin-Anderson, in the good column for all of 2022.

Beyond my o ce, as editor, I have seen a lot of great things happening throughout the Denver metro communities.

I continue to be thoroughly impressed with Littleton and the work the council and community do. It is a good community, setting a great example in many areas. Littleton’s council operates with the kind of forethought all our communities need.

I love their board that makes recommendations on the environment. To answer world problems, local work has to be done in our cities and towns. It’s not all about Washington all the time.

Another major example for Littleton is the fact that the city buys into the concept that a ordable housing is in crisis mode right now and programs must be approved to move forward and keep working-class families in the communities. When a teacher cannot a ord to live in the community in which they teach — it is a tragedy. When retail, restaurant and everyday workers are hard to nd — a lack of a ordable housing is the reason.

From supporting federal measures to creating their own programs locally, Littleton is thinking about sustainability, growth and stability. at is a good thing to have right now.

In Douglas County, a ordable housing is becoming even more scarce. I think Parker Chamber CEO T.J. Sullivan said it well when he brought up the ght against apartments and rentals. Without people working and living in our communities — they cease to function well.

One of my reporters recently talked about teachers in Douglas County driving through the metro area along I-25 and passing the neighboring district Cherry Creek knowing teachers there are paid more money. ey drive past the higher-paying district to Douglas County where they make less to do the same job. at is not good and not worth it to that teacher.

I was surprised that both the district’s

ballot measures to bring in more funding failed. If we continue to pay teachers like crap — we are going to keep losing the best teachers and quality is going to continue to decrease.

In the area of transparency — I have to say Castle Rock and Littleton are fantastic. Castle Rock creates websites that are informative, easy to maneuver and make me feel like they care if their citizens know what is happening.

eir sta is also top-notch. Led by Melissa Hoelting, Castle Rock’s communication operations are great. ey are proactive and when asked for interviews, information and their time, they are receptive.

e same can be said for Littleton. Now the bad — law enforcement. One of my pet peeves since joining the media in Colorado is that common response — “It’s under investigation.” I fully agree that information must be protected to do the work good detectives and police have to do. However, when the public information o cer uses that “It’s under investigation” loophole to the point of abuse — I get completely frustrated.

e public’s right to know and the laws protecting that are there for a reason. When a police department says there is no further information and nothing further is happening with a case — I cannot really support the “It’s under investigation” response.

Trying to get information on the Charles Hay Elementary closing due to a potential threat in Englewood is a perfect example. Waiting and stalling to get the information we nally got is not necessary. Work with us — we work with you.

In Centennial and Arapahoe County I have loved watching the growth and commitment to dealing with homeless issues, even appointing someone to lead the e orts. I love it because this problem is not going away, cannot be ignored and cannot be shrugged o .

To end, I must say in regards to mental health issues facing our area and nation — it’s a mixed bag. In Douglas County the program is fantastic. Seeing Community Response Teams up close — I love the work and goals they have.

Arapahoe County is also following suit and improving mental health response operations.

However, after participating in the Douglas County Youth Congress program this year, I can say — we are not doing enough. ese teenagers spoke honestly about counselors being paid but not really listening, about fears of even speaking up and about all the stress and pressure they face without an outlet.

We have to continue the work to do better, since 2023 is now here.

elma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

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New year, new plans, new attitudes

WINNING

No matter where you are in the world, this week o ers us all the opportunity to enter the new year with a new plan and a new attitude. Even if we believe we have the right plan and a great attitude, there could be room for a little improvement raising the bar for ourselves and those around us. What if we could make the slightest incremental improvements to our existing plans and our outlook? I think you would agree that we would experience even greater

ese past couple of months have kept us busy with clients and internally with business planning, writing sales plans, prospecting plans, training plans, new onboarding plans, and working with clients and friends on creating and building vision boards that help provide visual reminders of our goals and what we expect the new year to bring. And if we forget or fail to plan, this old quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin still holds true all these years later, “By failing to plan, you are preparing to fail.”

Now some of us might be thinking that our plans are just ne, and our attitude is exactly where it needs to be. Whenever I hear this, I am reminded of something my great uncle Harry would always say, “ ere is nothing so good it couldn’t be better, and nothing so bad that it couldn’t get worse.” So, even if we believe our plans are solid and our attitude is good and positive, maybe we could take one last look at our plans and give ourselves a check-up from the neck up to try and identify any blind spots we may have missed.

When it comes to planning, I am a big advocate of using a planning tool. I am a little biased to the Ziglar Performance Planner as it is an annual planner that helps me not only manage my days and meetings, but it also helps me to plan out my goals for the year and track those goals each and every day. It also contains some of Zig’s most famous motivational quotes, and when I read those each day, it de nitely inspires me, and ensures my attitude is in the right place as I glance at those words of wisdom throughout my day. If you aren’t using one, I would highly recommend that you nd one that works for you and your schedule.

How do we develop and maintain a positive attitude in a world that can sometimes feel so negative? at is a question I receive from many

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Shoppers face statewide fee for bags

Lawmakers, Polis gave green light to new charge during 2021 session

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado businesses are required to charge consumers a 10-cent fee for each plastic and paper bag they carry out of the store as of Jan. 1. at’s because of a bill passed by the state legislature in 2021 and signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat.

e fee, which isn’t subject to the state’s 2.9% sales tax, may be higher if a town, city or county enacts a higher charge.

People who are in federal or state food assistance programs don’t pay the fees as long as they can prove that they are enrolled in one of those programs.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

School issues failed for a reason

After the failure of the Douglas County Schools proposals to increase school funding were defeated this fall, there has been the usual analysis and second-guessing, and the now all-too-common, “we just didn’t communicate” or “they just didn’t understand.” And now we’re told that the district is already planning to come back with another run. So, in anticipation of that reprise, I’d like to o er a couple of thoughts for the administration and board to consider.

First, consider the quality of your product. e primary mission of our schools is to educate our future citizenry in basics like reading, writing, math and civics. Yet by many measures the outcomes are not up to expectations: large percentages of our students cannot demonstrate grade-level pro ciency in reading or math; colleges have had to establish more remedial classes because their incoming classes are not prepared to handle college-level course work; polls continue to show large percentages of our population cannot even name the three branches of

NORTON

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of you throughout the year. And here at the beginning of the year is the perfect time to take control of our own attitude regardless of what the world throws our way. Setting our foundation upon an attitude that starts with gratitude. It’s really di cult to slip into a negative head space when we are grateful for everything we have and everyone in our circle of friends and family.

Maintaining a positive and healthy attitude isn’t just about gratitude alone, we also must be careful of what we allow to enter our minds. Again, here at the beginning of the year it is a fantastic time to create a reading calendar for the year of the good books that we want to read, books that inspires us and that keep us

Businesses are required to send 60% of the bag-fee revenue they collect to the municipality they operate in. If the business is within an unincorporated part of a county, the money will be sent to the county.

Local governments would be required to spend the money on the following initiatives:

• Bag-fee enforcement costs

• Waste-diversion programs, including outreach and education  e remaining 40% of the bag-fee revenue will be kept by businesses.

Stores that collect less than $20 in bag-fees in a given quarter don’t have to remit the revenue to their municipality or county and can keep the money.

Plastic bags will be banned in Colorado starting in 2024, with some exceptions e 2021 bill also bans the distribution of all single-use plastic bags in Colorado starting in 2024. But there are asterisks.

Restaurants that prepare or

government, let alone properly identify their roles and interactions. And we all have our own anecdotal experiences with graduates who cannot speak a grammatically correct sentence, the poor clerk who’d be at a loss to give you change if the cash register didn’t tell them what to give, and voters who lack an appreciation for the di erence between a democracy and a republic. So, my suggestion to the district is to do some serious thinking about how to reshape your work and outcomes. I recognize that “back to basics” will make the hair stand up on some folks, but perhaps there would be a greater willingness to fund schools if the “product” was more up to expectations.

And, secondly, consider perceptions. All too often as we drive by our schools we note that it’s yet another holiday or day o . It thus becomes no wonder that our kids aren’t achieving as we’d hope when they’re not in the classroom so much of the time. So, again, maybe a fresh look at how many holidays, planning days, and whatever else you call that missed classroom time would also

grounded. It’s a great time to nd the podcasts that are lled with powerful and positive information that can motivate and challenge us to grow in mind, body, and spirit.

How about you? Is the new year the right time to reevaluate your plans? Are you failing to plan? Or are you all over this and have a brilliant plan and a wonderful attitude? Either way, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can take the time to create a plan that will help us to achieve all that we hope to achieve in the new year, and support that plan with a positive attitude, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

serve food in individual portions for immediate on- or o -premises consumption would be exempt, as would stores that operate solely in Colorado and have three or fewer locations.

Businesses that are still allowed to o er plastic bags must collect a fee of at least 10 cents on each bag. e fee may be higher if a city or county enacts a higher charge.

Say goodbye to plastic foam

It’s not just plastic bags that are being done away with. e 2021 bill also bans polystyrene products — such as Styrofoam — across the state starting on Jan. 1, 2024.  e only exception is that restaurants will be able to continue using polystyrene products for takeout after that date until their existing inventory is gone.

What if businesses don’t comply?

Municipalities and cities will be able to sue businesses that don’t

comply with the new bag-fee and styrofoam rules.

ey also may assess the following nes:

• $500 for a second violation

• $1,000 for a third or subsequent violation  e nes can be assessed per violation during a retail sale. In other words, if a business illegally handed out 10 plastic bags during one transaction, they would be considered to have violated the law only once.   e measure also repeals a state prohibition barring local governments from introducing restrictions on plastic materials that are more stringent than the state’s.

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When two friends joined forces to donate socks to homeless shelters in January 2012, they had no idea it would lead them on a path to creating a nonpro t that has collected nearly one million pairs of socks for people in need throughout the U.S.

e Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign, co-founded by Sue Lee and Phillis Shimamoto, collects and distributes new pairs of socks for people experiencing homelessness and those in need, such as low-income families, Marshall Fire victims and migrants who arrived in Denver in late 2022.

Although it was more than a decade ago, Lee remembers nearly every detail of how the nonpro t originated. She was in the soup aisle at King Soopers, shopping for anksgiving dinner on a Tuesday night in 2011.

“As I was literally grabbing a can of cream of mushroom soup, written in my head were yellow block letters with a red outline, and it went like a marquee and went across my head, inside my head, and it said, ‘Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign, socks for the homeless.’ And it kept rotating,” Lee said. It made her stop in her tracks.

“Literally, it was written — so it wasn’t like a thought I had conjured up,” she said. “If the message were from God, I looked up and down the aisle to make sure nobody was around, and I said, ‘Seriously? You think I have nothing else to do?’”

e message kept repeating as she nished shopping. She walked to her car and, out loud, said, “OK, I’ll do it.”

“I got in the car and I called Phillis. And I said, ‘Phillis, you won’t believe what just happened. I might have gotten a divine message, I don’t know,’” Lee said.

Lee suggested they ask their friends to gather new pairs of socks through the end of December, and then take them to some homeless shelters in January.

“I was like, ‘Well, let’s do it,’” Shimamoto said.

During the rst week in January 2012, in 7-degree weather, Lee and Shimamoto took 575 pairs of socks to three locations.

“And at every location, they were saying, this is the number one clothing need,” Lee said.

Shimamoto said after they found out socks were “the most requested item and the least donated,” they decided to continue collecting socks.

“We said, well, let’s do what we can. Let’s try to make it as big as we can,”

Shimamoto said. “And who knew that after all this time, we would be on our way to a million socks.”

The value of socks

Educating people about the value of socks, especially to people experiencing homelessness, is part of the nonpro t’s work, Lee said.

ere are an estimated 10,857 people experiencing homelessness on a given night in Colorado, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

e research article, “Foot Conditions among Homeless Persons: A Systematic Review,” cited a study that found people experiencing homelessness walked a median of ve miles each day.

In another study, it was reported “that only 61% of homeless participants changed to a clean pair of socks daily.”

With walking being their primary mode of transportation, many people experiencing homelessness go through their socks fairly quickly, Lee explained.

“A pair of socks on a homeless person might last two to three days,” she said. “It’s really important to be — have those constant socks out there at shelter services and agencies for them.”

Lee said people sometimes only picture men as experiencing homelessness. However, a November 2014 report by the American Institutes for Research stated approximately 2.5 million children are homeless each year in the U.S.

“We had to educate people that … we need socks for men, women and children,” she said.

Something else Lee informs people of is the danger of foot ailments for people experiencing homelessness.

“One of the main reasons a person who’s homeless goes into the emergency room is a foot ailment, and they can die from that,” Lee said. “One way to stop that from happening is for them to have clean, dry socks to wear on a regular basis.”

“Every time someone gives socks, they should realize this might save a person’s life,” she said.

Eric Hill, an emergency medicine physician and the EMS medical director for the Medical Center of Aurora, said cold weather injuries and foot problems are high on the list of reasons people experiencing homelessness go to the emergency room.

“Especially around the wintertime, when you get really cold spikes, we tend to see more of it, especially in the days afterwards when they already have the frostbite,” Hill said. “ ey’re at a much higher risk just given their exposure levels and lack of appropriate clothing for that kind of environment.”

He noted people experiencing homelessness come to the emergency room for other, variable reasons, such as issues related to mental health and substance abuse.

“ ey may come in with (an) alcohol-related issue or drug-related issue, but when you’re actually evaluating them, you see that they actually have signi cant feet problems with that,” he said.

e toes are very susceptible to frostbite, he explained, saying having regular access to dry, clean socks is a big part of preventing foot ailments.

“Access to good footwear, waterproof, recurrent socks, is a great thing,” Hill said.

Becoming a nonprofit

After continuing their work of collecting socks in 2013, by 2014, Lee and Shimamoto realized they needed to o cially establish themselves as a nonpro t, which they did in 2015.

In the beginning, Lee and Shimamoto were counting, sorting, bagging and storing the socks themselves.

Now, members of the National Charity League do almost all of the counting, sorting and bagging for them, Lee said, and then the socks are stored in a storage unit until they’re ready for pickup from an organization that needs them.

e nonpro t collects and distributes socks in a variety of ways, and it has had in uence in least 47 states in the country, Lee said.

One of the methods for collecting socks is through sock ambassadors, which Lee said is any person, business, place of worship, or organization that collects new socks for the nonpro t.

“And then they get them to us, we count, sort and bag them, and we get them out to shelters, services and agencies,” Lee said.

Over the years, the nonpro t has given socks to more than 200 shelter services and agencies, Lee said. ey also give socks to individual people who may be assembling “blessing bags” and want to include socks in them for people experiencing homelessness, she added.

Among the extensive list of sock recipients is Cardenas Ministries, a family operated nonpro t based in Henderson, in Adams County, that hosts a range of events and initiatives aimed at giving back to the community.

“We just enjoy doing stu in the community, whether it’s for kids who are underprivileged or whether it’s for the women’s shelters, homeless,” said Valerie Soto, one of the family members.

“We were buying socks and we never had enough socks to give out,” Soto

said.

During one of their events, roughly four years ago, they connected with someone who introduced them to Lee and the Sock It To ‘Em nonpro t.

“Sue has just been a big blessing. We’ve been able to help so many people because of Sock It To ‘Em,” Soto said.

She said they’ve received thousands of socks from the nonpro t, which are distributed through e orts such as their holiday events, gift bags they assemble for people experiencing homelessness, and their school supplies donations to southern Colorado communities.

Recently, Cardenas Ministries’ had about 1,000 pairs of socks from Sock It To ‘Em to hand out during its December “Spirit of Giving Parade of Toys” event, in which they gave out hats, gloves, socks and toys to families at di erent housing developments in Brighton and Commerce City.

“ ey’re angels on earth,” said Gloria Estrada, the mother of Soto, about Sock It To ‘Em. “ e need is there.”

Soto said she can speak from experience, as when she was growing up, both of her parents were in college and there were “ ve of us kids.”

“We didn’t have enough clothes. We were very, very poor at that time,” Soto said. “And we would have to share socks.”

When children come up at the events and pick the pair of socks they want, it creates a good feeling, Soto said.

“Sock It To ‘Em, I’m telling you, they are just so amazing,” Soto said.

Cathy Law — the project manager for the Volunteers of America Colorado AmeriCorps Seniors Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Denver, Douglas and western Arapahoe counties — also praised Sock It To ‘Em for its partnership with Volunteers of America.

“It’s an amazing partnership,” Law said, explaining they rst connected in 2016. “Sue and Phillis give me a bunch (of socks), and then I can distribute them in the community because we have partnerships with these other agencies.”

Law said she’s taken socks to many di erent places, such as to the Volunteers of America veterans’ service center and to food banks Volunteers of America works with.

“I really feel like it’s a heartbeat in the community, where they’re connecting people,” Law said about Sock It To ‘Em.

“ ey’re showing you that an act of kindness can go so far,” she added. “And that if you believe in something, you can make it happen.”

e nonpro t’s impact is also

growing outside of Colorado, as Lee said the nonpro t gets submission forms from across the country of people wanting to do sock drives.

ere are also people called “sock sherpas” who o er to transport socks to areas outside of Colorado.

In some states, smaller networks of people working together to collect and donate socks are forming, Shimamoto said.

“ at’s always been our goal, is to be able to have pods of people in di erent states who can connect with one another and kind of build a small community,” Shimamoto said. “Hopefully, it just gets bigger and bigger.”

Support from Colorado cities, towns

Even before earning its o cial nonpro t status, Sock It To ‘Em began making a name for itself in Colorado cities and towns.

On the Friday before anksgiving in 2014, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock proclaimed the second Wednesday in December a “Sock It To ‘Em Work Day,” Lee said.

Following the proclamation, Lee emailed seven mayors the next Monday asking for their support as well.

e next night, she went shopping for anksgiving in the same King Soopers at the same time as she had in 2011.

“I’m in the soup aisle and literally, I’m grabbing a can of cream of mushroom soup, and my phone goes o in my pocket,” she said.

It was Catherine Marinelli, the executive director of the Metro Mayors Caucus, a voluntary, regional association of 38 mayors. She told Lee two mayors had forwarded the email Lee sent to the caucus.

“And she goes, ‘We love this idea,’” Lee said.

Marinelli invited members of Sock It To ‘Em to attend the caucus’ legislative holiday party, which was the same day as the proclaimed work day, and said the mayors would be bringing socks to donate.

“And that got some other mayors interested in us,” Lee said.

One of those mayors was Clint Folsom, who was the mayor of Superior from 2014 to 2022. e town began collecting and distributing socks to people experiencing homelessness, Lee said.

When the 2021 Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County, displacing residents, Shimamoto reached out to Folsom to donate socks.

In total, they donated about 16,000

pairs of socks, Lee said.

“It was really cool to be able to give back to them after all that they had given to the community all of those years,” Shimamoto said. “It really warmed our hearts to be able to see that come full circle.”

A lot of the 16,000 pairs that went to Superior came from other cities who held Sock It To ‘Em sock drives, Lee said.

“It was really emotional,” she said. e cities of Centennial, Greenwood Village and Englewood hosted sock drives again in late 2022, collecting new pairs of socks of all types and sizes through mid-January.

Schools have also joined in on the sock drives, such as High Five Preschool in Castle Rock, Bradford Primary School in Littleton, and Timberline Elementary School in Centennial.

Some schools, on the other hand, are the recipients of socks through the nonpro t’s sock drawer program.

ese drawers are typically implemented in Title I schools, which are schools receiving federal resources due to having a lower-income student population.

“Many of those kids go to school and they don’t have socks, and so we decided to do sock drawers,” Lee said. “And so we get them into schools and then we try to replenish them as we can.”

Some volunteers in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program gave back to Sock It To ‘Em by putting together sock drawers, Law said.

Since the 2022-23 school year began, the nonpro t established approximately 22 sock drawers in schools across the Denver metro area, Lee said.

Law re ected on how many people are involved in the collection and distribution of socks to people in need.

“By the time that individual gets that pair of socks, it’s not just a pair of socks. It’s those hands of love that say we’re thinking of you — and sometimes that’s more important, is just people knowing that someone’s thinking of them,” Law said.

Looking ahead

Sock It To ‘Em plans to celebrate collecting one million pairs of socks on Feb. 16, re ecting on how the nonpro t has grown over the past decade and how it can continue to do so.

Expanding the sock drawer program, as well as the sock ambassador program, across the country are on the list of goals Lee has for the nonpro t’s future.

Another goal is raising funds.

“It would be signi cant to raise a quarter of a million dollars — that

duties may include calling schools to see if they want a sock drawer, overseeing sock ambassadors, or transporting socks.

Lee encouraged those interested in learning more about the nonpro t and participating in it to ll out the submission form on their website: sockittoemsockcampaign.org.

Looking back at how the nonpro t has evolved over the years, Lee and Shimamoto encouraged people to pursue their ideas.

“If you have an idea, do it — and

don’t be afraid that you won’t know

in uence that will know how to help to ask themselves: “what if, what else

e two friends expressed gratitude for all the ways people have supported their vision and nonpro t.

“We wouldn’t be able to be able to do what we do if it wasn’t for them,” Lee said. “It’s thousands of people who have really participated in where we are today.”

“Everybody’s contribution has meant something to someone,” Shimamoto added. “And everybody who has contributed one pair of socks has contributed to this large amount that just keeps growing every year.”

Tammie Limoges, the chief development and operations o cer of the nonprofit, smiles alongside Sue Lee, showing o the sock drawers in the nonprofit’s storage.

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Sue Lee, left, and Phillis Shimamoto pose next to their Sock It To ‘Em sign in 2015.

Buntport Theater comes through again

2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village.

Englewood concert

SONYA’S SAMPLER

Feb.

New from Buntport eater: “ e Death of Napoleon: A Play in Less an ree Acts” brings an interpretation of history from the highly entertaining Buntport eater Company, playing from Jan. 27 to Feb. 18 at its theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. is clever group writes its own material and says the ticket price is “Name your own price.” ey request that audience members wear masks, please. 720-946-1388, buntport.com.

Depot Art Gallery

e Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton, will open a New Members Show on Jan. 10 and resume hours : 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free parking, admission. Housed in a historic Santa Fe RR station. See depotartgallery.org.

‘Master Class’

Opening at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center on Jan. 12: “Master Class” for ve performances. TownHallArtsCenter.org.

Stories on Stage

Stories on Stage: “Hall Pass to the Galaxy” plays at 2 p.m. Jan. 15 at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.

Lens-based exhibit

looks at how people relate to environment

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Arts starts o a new year with “Entanglements,” a new

303-494-0523, storiesonstage.org.

Curtis Center

“Wild!” is the name of an exhibit by the Studio Arts Quilt Association at Curtis Center for the Arts from Jan. 7 to Feb. 25. It features 30 artists who were invited to let their imagination take them on a journey to a wild place. Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. Admission free. Gallery open 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 303-797-1779,

Englewood Arts Saturday Chamber Music of the Masters: Jan. 28, 2 p.m. Silver Ainomae, cello. Tickets: $30/$25/$10. 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org.

Saving Places Conference

Saving Places Conference will be held Feb. 8-10, in-person and online. Embassy Suites by Hilton, Boulder. Contact Colorado Preservation Inc., coloradopreservation.org or 303-893-4260. Register online: SavingPlacesConference.org. Tours of Boulder. Summer on the road sessions: Aug. 25-26 in La Junta. New livestreaming option.

Piano concert

Pianist Andrew Todd will perform on Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Littleton Symphony

e Littleton Symphony performs a “Winter Concert of Masterpieces” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets: 303933-6824.

Littleton art sale

e “A ordable Art Show” at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, runs through Feb. 6, with all pieces priced at $200 or less. Watercolors,

‘Entanglements’ with nature

lens-based exhibit of works by 11 national and international artists, which will run from Jan. 13 to March 25 at the CVA Gallery, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. March is Denver’s Month of Photography, and these works interpret artists’ views about how we, as humans relate to nature and its resources.

Eleven di erent views, that is ... e opening reception will be on

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IF YOU GO

The CVA is located at 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. (It has parking by the entrance.) Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday

oils, pastels, photography and mixed media pieces. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during performances.

Lone Tree

Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti performs at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree at 8 p.m. on Jan. 13. Tickets: $45-$65, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

Denver Art Museum

Denver Art Museum continues “Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: 300 years of Flemish Art” through Jan. 22 and has opened “Rugged Beauty: Antique Carpets from Western Asia,” introducing weavers from the 1500s to 1900s. rough May 28, 2023. Open every day. In May, Hamilton Building collection galleries will be reintroduced with the African collection, Modern and Contemporary Art and Arts of Oceana collection. See denverartmuseum.org.

Arvada Center

Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, has announced its Black Box Repertory Company and scheduled ornton Wilder’s “Our Town” from Feb. 24 to May 21 and “ e Book Club Play” from March 17 to May 18. Members are Lavour Addison, Claylish Coldiron, Diana Dresser, Tresha Farris, Kate Gleason, Geo rey Kent, omas MorganArzola, Frank Oden, Samantha Piel, Josh Robinson, Archer Rosencrantz, Emily Van Fleet and Matt Zambrano. See arvadacenter.org.

to Friday; noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission free. 303-615-0282, msudenver.edu/cva.

This publicity image for Buntport Theater’s “The Death of Napoleon” is an altered version of “Portrait of Napoleon at Fontainebleau” by Paul Delaroche.

COURTESY PHOTO

Felicity Hammond’s “Hidden Gems,” a photographic collage series, will be part of Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Arts’ “Entanglements” exhibit.

COURTESY PHOTO

Thu 1/12

Homestead Elementary

@ 2:45pm / $400

Jan 12th - May 26th

Homestead Elementary School, 7451 S Homestead Pkwy, Centennial. 515-7080433

Legacy Point Elementary

@ 3:30pm / $422

Jan 12th - May 26th

Legacy Point Elementary, 12736 Red Rosa Cir, Parker. 515-7080433

ARTS: Mini Picasso @ Harvard Gulch @ 5pm

Jan 12th - Feb 9th

Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. 720-913-0654

ARTS: Preschool Pottery @ Harvard Gulch

@ 6:15pm

Jan 12th - Feb 9th

Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. 720-913-0654

ARTS: Art Adventures @ Harvard Gulch @ 11pm

Jan 12th - Feb 9th

Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. 720-913-0654

ARTS: Piano Class: Beginning/In‐termediate @ Southwest @ 11:45pm

Jan 12th - Mar 16th

Denver Parks and Recreation (SOU), 9200 W Saratoga Pl., Denver. 720-913-0654

Fri 1/13

Ball Hockey: Adult - Coed Winter 23 -Thursday @ 2am

Jan 13th - Mar 16th

Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr, Parker

Walnut Hills Elementary @ 2:45pm / $356

Jan 13th - May 26th

Walnut Hills Elementary School, 8195 E Costilla Blvd, Centennial. 515-708-0433

Heritage Elementary @ 3:30pm / $356

Jan 13th - May 26th

Cherokee Trail Elementary, 17302 Clarke Farms Dr, Parker. 515-708-0433

ARTS: Mini Picasso @ Southwest @ 5pm

Jan 13th - Feb 10th

Southwest Recreation Center, 9200 W. Saratoga Pl., Denver. 720-913-0654

ARTS: Oil Painting Workshop @Athmar @ 5pm

Denver Parks and Recreation (ATH), 2680 W Mexico Ave., Denver. 720-913-0654

Neil Z

@ 5:30pm

Black Bear Golf Club, 11400 Can‐terberry Pkwy,, Parker

Fleming Mansion Open House Tour (for future customers)

@ 9pm

Fleming Mansion, 1510 S. Grant St., Den‐ver. 720-913-0654

Sat 1/14

ARTS: Pottery @ Harvard Gulch @ 5pm

Jan 14th - Mar 18th

Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. 720-913-0654

ARTS: Pottery Open Studio (Session) @ Harvard Gulch @ 7:30pm Jan 14th - Mar 18th

Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. 720-913-0654

AOA: Trip: Brass Armadillo @ Platt @ 6pm

Denver Parks and Recreation (PPS), 1500 S Grant St., Denver. 720-913-0654

Teague Starbuck @ 6pm

Anavrin's Day: Anavarin's Day back at Green�eld's� @ 8pm

Green�elds Pool & Sports Bar, 3355 S Yarrow St E101, Lakewood Proximo Nivel @ 8:30pm Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora

Larry Hernandez @ 8:30pm Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora

Mon 1/16

School Break Camp - 1/16 @ 7:30am / $45

Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr., Parker. 303-805-6315

Tue 1/17

AOA: Trip: Explore Blackhawk @ College View @ 4pm

Denver Parks and Recreation (CGV), 2525 S. Decatur St., Denver. 720-913-0654

YS: 5-14 Cheerleading @ Harvey Park @ 11:30pm

Jan 17th - Mar 7th

Harvey Park Recreation Center, 2120 S. Tennyson Way, Denver. 720-913-0654

Wed 1/18

National Western Stock Show Rodeo @ 5:30pm

Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora

DJ Rockstar Aaron: Forbidden Bingo at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub @ 8pm

Bout Time Pub & Grub, 3580 S Platte River Dr A, Sheridan

Thu 1/19

Parent Guide to ADHD: ADHD 101 (18+ yrs)

@ 1:15am

Jan 19th - Jan 18th

Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E Lincoln Ave., Parker

Ladies Night @ 6pm / $5 Stampede, 2430 South Havana, Aurora

Cameras, Cooks, and KidsWilder @ 2:30pm / $190

Jan 19th - Mar 16th

Wilder Elementary, 4300 W Ponds Circle, Littleton. 720-996-0894

Teague Starbuck @ 6pm

The Pint Room, 2620 W Belleview Ave, Lit‐tleton

FRTC Presents ROCK OF AGES

@ 7pm / $20

Jan 19th - Jan 21st

Parker Performing Arts School, 15035 Compark Boulevard, Parker. psalyers@gmail.com, 720-2856705

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Deborah’s list of utterly mind-blowing, ‘tripendicular’ websites

2. ADSB Exchange

While there’s a lot of aircraft tracking apps out here, Like FlightAware, many of them are scrubbed and delay results. ADSB Exchange is a great way to track ights without lters. It is near-real-time, and you can track an aircraft up to the gate if you like. It does not use FAA data, and you can see military aircraft as well. ADSB Exchange does not accept payment or requests to remove aircraft from public tracking. Great tool for journalists.

calendar to schedule recurring recordings. e free version is worthy of your inspection.

5. We Transfer

BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY DGRIGSBY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Honestly, it’s always been my dream job to have an endless supply of ca eine and unsupervised access to the internet.

And as the digital editor for Colorado Community Media, that dream is now my reality.

So along with scrolling endless hours of cat videos, it’s my job to navigate the information highway as I support an awesome team of journalists.

And along the way, I’ve stumbled across a few sites that I return to quite often, and I’d like to share some of my favorites with you this year:

1. Visual Capitalist

Designed mostly for investors and data nerds, I like this site because it breaks down complex news stories and ideas into easy-to-understand visual elements. It stays current with global news and I nd it simply fascinating.

3. Colorado Legislative Dashboard

When the state legislature convenes on Jan. 9, the fun begins under the big dome downtown. e Colorado Legislative Dashboard is a great way to track bills and to listen in on hearings in both the House and Senate. e only downer is it is not a secure site, meaning you may get warnings from your browser, and will not see the little padlock like most sites.

4. Otter AI

In my younger days, I used to have beautiful penmanship. And then I became a reporter. Now my handwriting borders somewhere between Sanskrit and Charles Manson. I tend to take very detailed notes, but at the end of the day, I often can’t read my own writing. Otter AI takes meeting notes in real time and will generate an automated summary for you. If you have a little time to play around with it, there’s a treasure trove of features that will make taking notes a breeze. It also records audio to go with your summary and has a handy

Ever need to send a huge le—photos, video, slide deck—to someone who doesn’t have DropBox or a Google drive? We Transfer is for you. No membership required. Simply upload your le, add your email and short message that is delivered to the recipient’s email, and that’s it. It’s free and will even send you con rmation when the message has been opened.

6. Tiny Wow

Need to convert a PDF to a JPG but don’t have an Adobe account? TinyWow does this and more. ere are simple programs that can remove backgrounds from images, generate FAQs and even create captions for your Instagram account. And the list of video options is o the hook.

7.

FEMA Mobile Products

is is probably one of the best apps from the government I’ve stumbled onto in years. As the name implies, it’s an emergency preparedness app that allows you to receive real-time weather alerts, send noti cations to loved ones and locate emergency shelters in your area—or wherever you may be traveling. Great to keep an eye on weather conditions if you’ve got kids in college out of state.

8. MyNoise.net

Need to block out the world when an airline ticket to an abandoned is-

A musical reflection of 2022

Idon’t know about y’all, but I’m extremely glad this year is over. 2022 may well go down as the most challenging of my life, and since we’re still living through the aftershocks of a global pandemic, I doubt I’m alone.

With all this going on, you’d be forgiven for missing out on some of the year’s best music. I gathered together ve of my favorite releases that might’ve slipped past you. I hope you nd something that moves you and here’s to 2023.

Jacob Banks - “Lies About the War” ere’s something about a really, really great soul record that can just get under your skin in the best way possible. at’s the case with Jacob Banks’ sophomore album, “Lies

COMING ATTRACTIONS

About the War,” which nds the Nigerian-born, UKbased artist digging into his own life story for musical inspiration.

e album is an artful blend of soul and gospel with elements of folk and electronic and by releasing it on his own label, Banks ensured the nal product is exactly what he wants to be. Tracks like opener “Just When I ought,” is one of the year’s best album kick-o s, while “By Design (Evel Knievel)” channels classic soul masters from decades past.

Denzel Curry - “Melt My Eyez See Your Future” (The Extended Edition)

Rap music often sounds the best during the summer, but Denzel Curry’s fth album shines for a different reason - the way it captures the beauty and wistfulness of the season. As a rule, Curry is allergic to all things saccharine, which is all to the goodthe album evokes every aspect of the perfect summer day without clobbering the listener over the head with vibes.

Speaking of atmosphere, Curry carefully selects his guests and all shine - pianist Robert Glasper is a wonderful addition to “Melt Session #1” and Rico Nasty and JID (who both released stellar albums this year) both go for show-stealing on “Ain’t No Way.” You de nitely want

land is not in the picture. Grab your earbuds and hit this site. Nice quite relaxing noise to help you concentrate and focus without background distractions. I personally like the brown noise, but you can set custom con gurations for your individual preferences.

9. Excel Formula Bot

I love spreadsheets. I’m just not so good at building them. I know what I want, it’s just all that math that slows me down. is website will transform your text instructions into Excel formulas with the help of arti cial intelligence. It’s awesome—sorcery worthy of a look!

10. My Radar

My personal favorite weather app and website. Easy to use and very accurate. I’ve sat on my deck with a glass of wine and watched storm cells pass by me within a block. Better yet, if you’re a weather nerd, there are multiple layers you can add from winds to aviation METARs. It also shows where TRFs (temporary ight restriction are posted. It will provide the dates and the posting authortiy. Great way to track anticipated VIP arrivals.

Editor’s Note: Deborah Grigsby is the digital editor for Colorado Community Meda.

to check out the extended version of the album, which goes beyond just providing a look behind the creative curtain and creates a vibrant, jazzdrenched feel.

Gang of Youths - “angel in realtime.”

For Dave Le’aupepe, the lead singer and songwriter of Australia’s Gang of Youths, the illness and death of his father provided an opportunity to grapple with mortality, secrets and what it means to be a member of a family.

at’s an awful lot to squeeze into one album, and “angel in realtime.” is brimming with musical and lyrical ideas. Not every one succeeds, but I love the album for its brash attempts

Clarke Reader

Counties navigate future after Tri-County Health breakup

Former

system

expired Dec. 30

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The mask mandates implemented during the pandemic left a legacy in region’s health care. They fueled the breakup of Tri-County Health, the state’s largest public health agency, serving Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties for more than seven decades.

Douglas County officials took issue with mask mandates put in place by the health agency. Looking back, Tri-County Health Director John Douglas, a doctor, said masks were meant to protect the public as the virus swept through the metro area.

“I’m sorry the dynamics of the politicization of the pandemic put us in a place where we had to make choices, specifically referring to the mask mandate, that were going to create acrimony with Douglas County,” Douglas said.

Tri-County Health Department’s choices were tough to make, he added, acknowledging some divided public. Still, he stands by the agency’s decisions and, citing research, said masks helped slow the spread of COVID-19.

Douglas County’s response was to opt out and create its own public health agency, which is now operating with a budget of its own.

That means Tri-County Health is left to fade away, toppled by the controversy, leaving each county to figure out how to provide and pay for public health services.

Public health departments do more than respond to pandemics. Tri-County Health provided no-cost cancer screenings, overdose prevention, and inspections to ensure the cleanliness of restaurants and health at child care facilities.

In the process of developing its own health department, Douglas County stayed ahead or on schedule to meet the Jan. 1 deadline. With restaurant and child care facilities already being inspected, and staffing levels at or above expectations.

Different plans

Tri-County Health marks its last day of regular business hours Dec. 30, nearly 75 years after the agency opened. But many of its former employees will still carry out public health services under the newlyformed county health departments.

The Adams County Health Department planned to hire a total of about 170 employees,

though that number was subject to change, Lynn Baca, an Adams County commissioner, said months ago.

Adams expected “at least 60 staff members” from Tri-County Health to come aboard its new department, Baca said. She and another Adams commissioner didn’t immediately respond for comment seeking an update on the agency’s progress.

In Arapahoe County, the new health department expected to hire “up to 180 people,” a county spokesperson said in August, though he didn’t specify how many were to come from TriCounty Health

In Douglas County, with one issue in hiring an accountant, department officials said they should be fully staffed by the end of January with more than 40.

Adams and Arapahoe both appointed former Tri-County Health leaders to head their new health departments.

Douglas County, wealthier and less-populated than its neighbors to the north, has “decided to run things in a somewhat different way,” said Douglas, the Tri-County chief.

“They made the assessment that the county in general has a much higher level of health outcomes,” Douglas said, noting that STRIDE Community Health, a nonprofit health-care provider with locations around the Denver area, will provide sexual health and immunization services in Douglas County based on a partnership with the county.

The outgoing health chief said “there’ll be growing pains in setting that up.”

“There are a lot of folks in Douglas County who don’t need the kind of services Tri-County Health Department provides, but it’s certainly not everybody,” Douglas said, adding he has admiration for STRIDE.

Looking to disease response, if a new public health emergency arises, Tri-County Health won’t be there to send help from one county to another, Douglas said.

While mutual aid could occur among the three counties, “I think that is an area where things might be thinner,” he added.

Costs, priorities vary

The process of the three counties pulling out of Tri-County began with the Douglas County commissioners, who decided to immediately leave the health agency September 2021 after months of disagreements over COVID-19 protection measures. Douglas County formed its own health department and decided to contract to continue receiving many public health services from Tri-County until at least the end of 2022.

Adams County leaders de-

cided to break from Tri-County soon after Douglas County did, but Adams’ choice to go alone on public health “had nothing to do with the pandemic or masking,” Baca previously told Colorado Community Media.

Differences of opinion on public health policy didn’t just arise amid the pandemic, Adams County commissioners have told CCM, citing Arapahoe County’s budget restrictions and Douglas County’s priorities.

“We have different factors that affect our citizens in Adams County — we have air pollution, citizens working in industrial jobs. We’re addressing poverty. We have homelessness,” Baca said previously, noting Douglas County does not encounter those issues as much as other counties.

Different priorities could influence a difference in spending across the three counties.

Adams County’s contribution to Tri-County Health’s 2021 budget was $3.8 million, Arapahoe County’s contribution was $4.8 million and Douglas Count y’s contribution was $2.6 million, according to Tri-County.

The net cost for the first year of Adams County’s own health department could total between $11 million and $13 million, Baca has said.

“Our first year out, we’re looking at it’s going to be approximately 20 to 25 million dollars, with an estimated 12 to 14 million dollars in grants,” Baca has said.

Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe has said the county’s own health department will likely cost the county around $5 million per year, possibly even more.

Officials in Douglas County expect to keep costs down.

Fees could change

Douglas County’s new public health director, Michael Hill, previously told CCM the county’s health department will adopt the same fee structure as Tri-County initially but may consider suggesting fee changes later.

Asked whether fees for public health services will be higher under the Adams County Health Department compared to what the fees for the same services were under Tri-County, Baca previously said Adams County leaders haven’t discussed that level of detail during meetings.

She anticipated “that we would maintain the fee structure at least starting out. And then that would be a (future) board of health decision to make,” Baca previously said, referring to the policy-making body for Adams’ new department. She added: “We’re not looking at this decision to adversely affect any of our residents.”

Sports betting tax haul is expected to double

Could reach $24M

ture passed a bill this year limiting the number of free bets that sports betting operators can o er starting Jan.1. (Colorado imposes a 10% tax on casinos’ net sports betting proceeds. A free bet doesn’t generate any proceeds.)

“We’ve also just seen record wagers this year in sports betting,” Cook

said. When voters passed Proposition DD in 2019, allowing sports betting

in Colorado, nonpartisan legislative analysts expected Colorado to make about $16 million each year in sports betting tax revenue. e state is authorized to collect up to $29 million in sports betting tax revenue annually under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.

e OSPB, in its quarterly economic and tax revenue forecast presented to the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee on Dec. 20, said the agency expects the state to collect $25 million in sports betting tax revenue in the 2023-24 scal year and $27 million in the 2024-25 scal year.

Legislative Council Sta had similar sports betting tax revenue projections, forecasting $22 million in the current scal year, $26.2 million in the 2023-24 scal year and $28.9 million in the 2024-25 scal year.

October was the second highest month in terms of total sport betting wagers in Colorado since sports betting began in Colorado in May 2020. About $526 million was wagered, a 17% increase over the prior month and a 7.2% year-over-year increase. e October wagers netted the state $2.3 million in tax revenue.

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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State looks at how ballot measures impact budget

BY JESSE PAUL AND ELLIOTT WENZLER THE COLORADO SUN

Two ballot measures approved by voters in November will reduce the amount of money the legislature has to spend by about $750 million in each of the next three years, but two economic and tax revenue forecasts presented to state lawmakers Tuesday predicted the reduction won’t cut into Colorado’s budget.  e forecasts also indicate Coloradans can continue to expect tax refunds — albeit smaller ones than they would have received had the two ballot measures failed.

Proposition 121, which reduced the income tax rate to 4.4% from 4.55%, is expected to reduce state tax revenues by $620 million in the current scal year — which ends June 30, 2023 — and by some $400 million in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 scal years. Proposition 123 sets aside up to 0.1% of taxable income each year for a ordable housing programs, which is estimated to be about $150 million in the current scal year and roughly $300 million in the 2023-24 and subsequent scal years.

Should there be a deep recession, however, nonpartisan Legislative Council Sta and the Governor’s Ofce of State Planning and Budgeting warned budget cuts may be possible and taxpayer refunds would be erased. And both agencies said the risk of an economic downturn remains high.

“Amidst this rapid monetary policy tightening, the housing correction and declining household balance sheets, we believe that risks to the forecast remain elevated and weighted toward the downside,” Je Stupak, a monetary policy and in ation analyst for Legislative Council Sta , told the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, which writes Colorado’s budget.

Greg Sobetski, chief economist for Legislative Council Sta , said “we think a recession is very possible.”

e legislature isn’t allowed to spend all of the money the state

collects in tax revenue because of Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap on government growth and spending, which is calculated by annual in ation and population rates. Any money collected by the state in excess of the cap must be refunded to taxpayers. Refunds are expected in each of the next three scal years.

Legislative Council Sta forecast that tax revenue will be above the cap by $2.5 billion in the current scal year, $1.5 billion in the 202324 scal year and $1.4 billion in the 2024-25 scal year.

e tax revenue forecast from the governor’s o ce was less rosy. It predicted $2.4 billion in revenue above the TABOR cap in the current scal year, $469 million in the 202324 scal year and $736 million in the 2024-25 scal year.

Lauren Larson, who leads OSBP, said the reason for the discrepancy has to do with the agency’s expectation that there will be “a slight downturn for a couple of quarters in late 2023.”

After $225 million in TABOR excess is refunded as property tax relief in the current scal year, thanks to a bill passed in 2022, the legislature is still expected by nonpartisan legislative sta and the governor’s o ce to have more than $2 billion to refund.

e money can be refunded in a variety of ways. Earlier this year, the scal year 2021-22 TABOR excess was sent back to Coloradans via checks of $750 or $1,500 depending on whether they led their taxes individually or jointly.

e legislature will decide during the 2023 legislative session, which begins Jan. 9, how to refund the TABOR cap excess.

Digging into the numbers

Colorado’s job market remains strong, both OSPB and Legislative Council Sta told the JBC. ere are roughly two jobs available for every unemployed person in the state and Colorado’s unemployment rate was 3.5% in November.

“ e majority of sectors we’ve recovered all the jobs lost in the recession,” Supak said.

ere were exceptions in the min-

ing, government, food services and real estate sectors. However, labor demands across the board continue to outpace supply, according to OSPB.

Both OSPB and Legislative Council Sta said in ation continues to put pressure on Coloradans. And while the overall in ation rate in Denver is lower than the national rate, Denver’s housing in ation rate is 10% compared with the 7.1% national average.

Housing prices have caused the most signi cant contributors to ination across the U.S., according to Legislative Council Sta . However, those costs are falling nationally and in Denver as the market cools. Denver home prices are down 4.5% from their peak, though housing demand is still outpacing supply and rental prices are climbing.

Additionally, rising interest rates caused by the Federal Reserve’s hopes of cooling in ation have caused signi cant decreases in purchasing power for home buyers.

Stupak said that someone who could a ord a $550,000 home with a 20% down payment in 2021 had a monthly mortgage payment of $1,900.

“ at same person, if they wanted to keep the same down payment and monthly payment, they would have gone down from being able to a ord a $550,000 home to a $413,500 home. So about a 25%

decrease in their purchasing power,” he said.

e housing market uncertainty is part of the reason state economists are warning of a recession. Another indicator of a possible economic downturn are trends in consumer spending, which make up 70% of economic activity, according to the Legislative Council Sta .

“We’ve seen a falling savings rate, falling household balance sheets and kind of declining expectations from consumers for the economy in the future,” Stupak said.

e OSPB projects slow consumer demand and economic growth in the second half of 2023. “ e labor market and consumer spending are currently outpacing previous expectations for this year, but slower consumer demand and economic growth are expected in the second half of 2023,” said Bryce Cook, chief economist at OSPB.

Legislative Council Sta expects the annual in ation rate in Colorado to drop to about 4% in 2023 after hovering around 8% in 2022.

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For now, not a lot

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and quiet introspection. “brothers,” one of the year’s most devastating songs, reveals that Le’aupepe’s father had secret children that thought he was already dead, and “the man himself” is a rousing sonic builder that doubles at one of the most honest explorations of grief you’re likely to nd on a rock record.

A monument to a life and the cathartic power of music, this album truly did the most. And that’s the best.

Carly Rae Jepsen - “The Loneliest Time”

Let the record show, Carly Rae Jepsen had already announced the release date of her fth album and then Taylor Swift had to come in and just totally stomp all over everything by releasing her record on the same day. Even if Swift got all the shine, in my opinion, Jepsen made the superior album.

For “ e Loneliest Time,” Jepsen jettisoned much of her lyrical focus on the transformative power of love (much, not all) and instead delves into heartbreak, nding oneself and the solace of the dance oor. Highlights include “Western Wind,” a sun-soaked California dreamscape, and “Go Find Yourself

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Jan. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend then or visit this handsome gallery. (Admission is free.) “Entanglements” was curated by Cecily Cullen and Natascha Seideneck, who teaches at MSU.  ere is an agenda stated: Artists hope to inspire viewers into action that is supportive of the natural environment. Check the CVA website for programmed events as some artists will be speaking at the gallery. Example: Amy Hoagland will speak at 5 p.m. on March 9 and Regan Rosburg will speak at 5 p.m. on Feb. 9. She has written a book called “Church of Water: A Portrait of the Arctic.” She teaches at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood.

Other artists with works included in “Entanglements” include: Persijn Brersen and Margit Lukacs; Dornith Doherty, Felicity Hammond, Jana Hartman, Marcella Kwe, Anastasia

or Whatever.” But save a shout for the best disco song of the year, the Rufus Wainwright-featuring title track.

Wild Pink - “ILYSM”

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Pines NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0168

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/4/2022 3:00:00 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: CHRIS RYAN AND ELIZABETH RYAN

Original Beneficiary:

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020019050

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $412,392.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $405,889.31

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 23, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 7399 Norfolk Pl, Castle Pines, CO 80108-3611

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 22, 2023, 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: 12/29/2022

Last Publication: 1/26/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/7/2022

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 #: 22-028619

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0168

First Publication: 12/29/2022

Last Publication: 1/26/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0164

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/1/2022 4:32:00

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: Brian Caid AND Kristin G. Caid

Original Beneficiary: Ent Federal Credit Union

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Ent Federal Credit Union

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/6/2010

Recording Date of DOT: 10/12/2010

Reception No. of DOT: 2010066953

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,405,995.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,108,356.95

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 monthly payments of principal and interest 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 328 in Block 7 in Castle Pines Filing No. 1-B, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 328 Paragon Way, Castle Rock, CO 80108

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 22, 2023, 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: 12/29/2022

Last Publication: 1/26/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/2/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

PETER M. SUSEMIHL

Colorado Registration #: 494 660 SOUTHPOINT COURT SUITE 210, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80906 Phone #: (719) 579-6500

Fax #: Attorney File #: EntCaid

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https://www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0164

First Publication: 12/29/2022

Last Publication: 1/26/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0166

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/4/2022 10:17:00

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

PARKER FILING NO. 1A, SECOND AMENDMENT, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Parcel II: Tract O, OLDE TOWN AT PARKER FILING NO. 1A, FIRST AMENDMENT, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 17177 And 17193 Cedar Gulch Parkway -Multiple ParcelsR0478215, R0478217, R0475790 , 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, March 1, 2023, 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: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/4/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

PETER Q. MURPHY

Colorado Registration #: 23328 1775 SHERMAN STREET, SUITE 1950 , DENVER, COLORADO 80203 Phone #: (303) 866-0119 Fax #: Attorney File #: 11167.025

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0166

First Publication: 1/5/2023 Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0159

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/13/2022 9:42:00 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: HEATH B. FIRESTONE AND SHELLIE HARTSHORN

Original Beneficiary: LENDERS DIRECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-6

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2005

Reception No. of DOT: 2005022655

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,760.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $202,129.72

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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: 12/8/2022

Last Publication: 1/5/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/13/2022

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 #: 14-003726

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0159

First Publication: 12/8/2022 Last Publication: 1/5/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0161

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2022 10:53:00 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: Anthony Terron Coaxum Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for RMR Financial dba Axiom Financial., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Guild Mortgage Company LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/24/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 3/29/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016018153

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $424,297.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $344,608.64

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 3, BLOCK 9, BRADBURY RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10885 Willow Reed Circle West, 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.

Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-22-943876-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0161

First Publication: 12/15/2022

Last Publication: 1/12/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0171

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/10/2022 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: ERIN WETHERBEE

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2017

Recording Date of DOT: 7/5/2017

Reception No. of DOT: 2017045586

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $340,159.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $316,780.97

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 16, BLOCK 5, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 1294 Parsons Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80104-5467

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 1, 2023, 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: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/14/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: Parcel I: Lots 4B and 4D, OLDE TOWN AT

Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 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: 12/15/2022

Last Publication: 1/12/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/17/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

SCOTT TOEBBEN

Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709

Attorney File #: 19CO00173-10

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0171

First Publication: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

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To Whom It May Concern: On 10/14/2022 8:16:00

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: GARY TIDWELL AND LORALIE TIDWELL

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LOW VA RATES, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/2/2018

Recording Date of DOT: 5/9/2018

Reception No. of DOT: 2018027733

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $708,135.38

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $707,159.38

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: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 144, RUSSELLVILLE UNIT 7, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 1341 Tomichi Drive, Franktown, CO 80116

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 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: 12/8/2022

Last Publication: 1/5/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/14/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

DEANNE R. STODDEN

Colorado Registration #: 33214 1430 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 623-1800 Fax #: Attorney File #: 8014.0085

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2019-0047

First Publication: 12/8/2022

Last Publication: 1/5/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0163

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/28/2022 8:48:00

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: MELANIE D CHIPMAN-KEITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust c/o U.S. Bank Trust National Association

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/21/2001

Recording Date of DOT: 9/7/2001

Reception No. of DOT: 01082729 Book 2125 Page 1949

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $100,439.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $12,357.40

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 full payment of all principal, interest and other charges at the maturity date as required by the 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.

Which has the address of: 1204 Butterfield Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80104-2304

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 15, 2023, 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: 12/22/2022

Last Publication: 1/19/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/28/2022

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 #: 22-027652

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0163

First Publication: 12/22/2022 Last Publication: 1/19/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0162

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/28/2022 8:45:00

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: Sandra J. Monaghan AND Thomas R. Monaghan

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding, a Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/28/2015

Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2015

Reception No. of DOT: 2015071910

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $399,589.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $347,634.66

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 6, Block 32, The Villages at Castle Rock, 2nd Amendment-Liberty Village Portion, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 7784 Blue Water Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108

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 15, 2023, 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: 12/22/2022

Last Publication: 1/19/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/28/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO10399

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0162

First Publication: 12/22/2022

Last Publication: 1/19/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0165

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/3/2022 9:45:00 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: LUCY J TONI

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/6/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016008509 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $348,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $355,060.85

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 15, BLOCK 3, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 10646 Oakmoor Ct, 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, March 1, 2023, 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: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/3/2022

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 #: 22-028640

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0165

First Publication: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Larkspur

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0160

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/13/2022 2:15:00 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: Edward D. Hinckley AND Tama L. Hinckley

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/3/2013

Recording Date of DOT: 7/15/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013058252

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $202,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $186,973.63

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. **This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 7/31/2019 at Reception No. 2019046765 in the records of the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder, Colorado.

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 11, SPRUCE MOUNTAIN ESTATES, UNIT 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 14546 Pine View Rd , Larkspur, CO 80118

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 1, 2023, 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: 12/8/2022

Last Publication: 1/5/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/13/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

AMANDA FERGUSON

Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11521

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0160 First Publication: 12/8/2022 Last Publication: 1/5/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0169

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/4/2022 3:27:00

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: Terrence Neff

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for First California Mortgage Company, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2013

Recording Date of DOT: 2/28/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013017169

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $168,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $133,256.90

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 2, PULTE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9678 Fairwood Street, Littleton, CO 80125

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 22, 2023, 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: 12/29/2022

Last Publication: 1/26/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/7/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-22-947393-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2022-0169

First Publication: 12/29/2022

Last Publication: 1/26/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL

A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on January 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. and before the City Council on February 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The hearings will be held at Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall, Castle Pines, CO 80108, for a proposed right-of-way vacation of Percheron Trail and Bretonhorse Lane. Both rights-of-way are platted but not yet constructed and located off the southern loop of Canyonside Boulevard, approximately one mile northeast of the I-25 and Happy Canyon interchange. For more information contact Donna Ferguson, AICP, Senior Planner at 303-705-0224 or donna.ferguson@castlepinesco.gov.

FILE NO. AND NAME: RVR-2022-01 Vacation of ROW Entry Street Stubs

By:Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944407

First Publication: January 5, 2023 Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

A HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THE TRANSFER OF A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DB RESTAURANT ASSETS LLC D/B/A BLU NOTE BAR & GRILL (TRANSFEROR) AND GIGIS INC. D/B/A LAS POTRANCAS (TRANSFEREE) ON JANUARY 19, 2023 AT 20120 EAST MAINSTREET IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS CAN BE HEARD.

Legal Notice No. 944409

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION

A public hearing will be held on January 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm, and before the Board of County Commissioners on February 21, 2023, at 2:30 pm in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, Colorado, for a change in zoning from A-1 – Agricultural One to PD –Planned Development. The subject property is located approximately 0.2 miles northwest of the intersection of Parker Road and Scott Avenue. For more information, call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460.

If public meetings are restricted on these dates, hearings may be held online. See the County website or contact the Planning Department for instructions on how to participate virtually.

File Name and Number: Tract in S Half 10-7-66 (Pinery Meadows), ZR2022-028

Legal Notice No. 944395

First Publication:January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered for adoption at a public meeting of the Castle Pines City Council at 6:30 p.m. on January 24, 2023, which may be postponed at said meeting, and which meeting shall be open to the public.

ORDINANCE NO. 22-15

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES, COLORADO, APPROVING THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN – 4TH MAJOR AMENDMENT, CASE NO. RPD-2022-001, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

The complete text of all Ordinances is available through the City Offices and on the City’s official website: www.castlepinesgov.com.

Duffey, MMC, City Clerk

By:Tobi

Public Notices

Legal Notice No. 944390

First Publication: January 5, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES CITY COUNCIL

A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON JAN. 24, 2023 (PREVIOUSLY NOTICED INCORRECTLY AS JANUARY 10, 2022), AT 6:30 P.M. THE HEARING WILL BE HELD AT DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARY, 360 VILLAGE SQUARE LANE, EVENT HALL, CASTLE PINES, CO 80108, TO CONSIDER A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND TO ALSO CONSIDER A SITE-SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION 24-68-101 (NEW REQUEST NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED), KNOWN AS THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, 4TH AMENDMENT, AND THE CANYONS ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, 3RD AMENDMENT. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ARE FOR PLANNING AREAS D, E, AND G OF THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 298.6 ACRES, LOCATED EAST AND ADJACENT TO I-25 GENERALLY BETWEEN CASTLE PINES PARKWAY AND HAPPY CANYON ROAD, TO PERMIT A MIX OF OPEN SPACE USES AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT USES THAT PROVIDE A QUANTIFIABLE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES, WITH A MAXIMUM PERMITTED LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT OF A FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.0. (FAR 1.0). A PUBLIC BENEFIT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF JOBS OR PROFESSIONAL TYPE JOBS, WHICH CAN CATALYZE THE LOCAL ECONOMY; AN INCREASE IN TAX REVENUE FOR THE CITY; CIVIC AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, OR PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY; RECREATION, SPORTING, ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES THAT SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, OR ANY BENEFIT WHICH FULFILLS AN IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEED.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DONNA FERGUSON, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER AT 303-705-0224 OR DONNA.FERGUSON@CASTLEPINESCO.GOV

FILE NO. AND NAME: RPD-2022-001

THE CANYONS PD, 4TH AMENDMENT

Legal Notice No. 944389

First Publication: December 29, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered for adoption at a public meeting of the Castle Pines City Council at 6:30 p.m. on January 24, 2023, which may be postponed at said meeting, and which meeting shall be open to the public.

ORDINANCE NO. 22-16

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES, COLORADO APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CANYONS ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

The complete text of all Ordinances is available through the City Offices and on the City’s official website: www.castlepinesgov.com.

By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944391

First Publication: January 5, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following actions by the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board (“CAB”) are contemplated to occur at a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023, commencing at 12:00 p.m. at The Overlook located at 7853 Piney River Ave, Littleton, Colorado 80125:

1. Adoption by the CAB of a resolution authorizing the issuance of Limited Tax Supported District No. 3 Refunding and Improvement Subordinate Bonds, Series 2023B, pursuant to a Series 2023B Supplemental Trust Indenture (“Supplemental Indenture”) between the CAB and UMB Bank, n.a., as Trustee, in a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000. The address of the office of the CAB where the names and addresses of the CAB Members and their officers, and the address, telephone number, fax number and email address of the CAB/ may be obtained, is: c/o Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board located at 9350 Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, CO 80125.

STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY

AUTHORITY BOARD

/s/ Gary Debus Interim General Manager

Legal Notice No. 944408

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres

165 South Union Boulevard, Suite 570 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

Phone 303-985-3636 Fax 303-985-3800

INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that Castle Pines North Metropolitan District will accept sealed bid proposals for the CPN WTP HVAC System Upgrades project in Castle Pines, CO. The project is located within the City of Castle Pines, Colorado and includes, but is not limited to:

Rehabilitation and replacement of portions of the existing HVAC systems within the plant including but not limited to ductwork, cooling and heating systems, electrical improvements, and appurtenances supporting the new systems. The scope includes new ductwork, louvers, heating units, cooling units, dehumidification, fans, electrical wiring and controls, and temporary construction to support installations and improvements.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 am, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the office of Kennedy Jenks, 165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project.

Sealed Competitive Bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm, Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Office, 7404 Yorkshire Dr., Castle Pines, Colorado 80108. Electronic (PDF) Bids will not be accepted. Any bids received after 2:00 pm shall remain unopened. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CASTLE PINES NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT: CPN WTP HVAC SYSTEM UPGRADES”. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of twenty (20) days after said closing time.

Bid packages will be available electronically starting on December 22nd, 2022 at www. questcdn.com under Login for a $15.00 charge. The user will be directed to enter a project code of #8352839. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information.

The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish a “Performance and Payment” bond to the District. The “Performance and Payment” bond shall be furnished in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors.

No bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

Legal Notice No. 944326

First Publication: December 29, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, to Standard Concrete, Inc., for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2022 City of Lone Tree Drainage Maintenance Project. The project provided for the replacement of 10 concrete inlet decks primarily in residential areas. The contractor also removed and replaced 190 lineal feet of concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk adjacent to the decks. The project consisted of installing single lane traffic control for the removal of the existing damaged concrete and installing new reinforcing steel where needed to meet current Douglas County or C-DOT standards. All of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s), in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim, therefore, has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s) at any time, up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City of Lone Tree, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Colorado 80124 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said City of Lone Tree, its City Council Members, officers, agents, consultants, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO

By: Justin Schmitz, Director of Public Works & Mobility

Legal Notice No. 944404

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 12, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

2022 CIP Upgrades

DC Oakes HS, Northridge Elementary and Sedalia Elementary

Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on January 16, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Himmelman Construction for the

2022 CIP Upgrades at DC Oakes HS, Northridge Elementary and Sedalia Elementary.

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 Himmelman Construction, 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 16, 2023.

FINAL SETTLEMENT will be authorized, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: December 27, 2022.

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1

Ronnae Brockman

Secretary Board of Education

Legal Notice No. 944402

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 19, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 12th day of January 2023, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Stone & Concrete Inc. for the completion of 2022 Townwide Concrete Replacement Program (CIP22-010) and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Stone & Concrete 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 12th day of January, 2023, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council,

By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

Legal Notice No. 944387

First Publication: December 29, 2022

Second Publication: January 5, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV30522, Division/Courtroom # SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 22001937

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

THE VILLAGES OF PARKER MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. dba CANTERBERRY CROSSING, Plaintiff: v. JONATHAN D WAKER aka DAVID J WAKER et al., Defendant(s)

Regarding: Lot 1 Block 2, The Villages of Parker Filing 4A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado also known by street and number as 11082 Callaway Rd, Parker 80138 (the "Property).;

also known as: 11082 CALLAWAY RD PARKER, CO 80138 (the “Property”)

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 27, 2022, 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 2nd day March 2023, 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.

CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded

Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $6,748.63

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 Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. with the ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 225 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400

Dated 1/5/2023, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriffof Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 944381

First Publication: 1/5/2023 Last Publication: 2/2/2023 Published In: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109

In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Susan Kathleen Hawkins and Respondent: Jeremy Eugene Hawkins

Party Without Attorney: Susan Kathleen Hawkins 428 Bexley St, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126

Phone Number: E-mail: (720) 810-1429 k.hoellen.hawkins@gmail.com Case Number: 22DR347

SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

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 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

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.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and CoPetitioner, 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 Decree 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 temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, 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 decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are:

1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect;

2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;

3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and

4.Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

Date: June 7, 2022 /s/ Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

Legal Notice No.944397

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Frank W. Turman, also known as Frank Turman, and Frank William Turman, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30503

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 22, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joshua Turman, Personal Representative c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No. 944356

First Publication: December 22, 2022 Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MICHAEL D. MARTIN, a/k/a MICHAEL MARTIN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30591

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 on or before May 15, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Yenmei Melissa Shih Personal Representative 3989 Blue Pine Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Legal Notice No. 944378

First Publication: December 22, 2022 Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Roger W. Peterson, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR-000194-0001

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

La Cole Archuletta Personal Representative PO Box 1462 Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No. 944388 First Publication: December 22, 2022 Last Publication: January 12, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Cathy Lynn Taphorn, deceased Case Number: 2022PR177

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 22, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott Nelson Strader Personal Representative 6389 Eagle Feather Trail Littleton, Colorado 80125

Legal Notice No.944351

First publication: December 22, 2022 Last publication: January 05, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of SHARON LEE HICKMAN, a/k/a SHARON L. HICKMAN, a/k/a SHARON HICKMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30509

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 5, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven M. Decker, Personal Representative 8407 Brambleridge Drive Castle Pines, CO 80108

Legal Notice No. 944400

First Publication: January 5, 2023 Last Publication: January 19, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MARGARET A. WEEDIN, Deceased Case Number 2022 PR 30578

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 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

KENTON H. KUHLMAN, Attorney for the Personal Representative 7851 S. ELATI ST., SUITE 202 LITTLETON CO 80120

Phone Number: 303.770.6664

E-mail: kk@kenkuhlmanlaw.com Atty. Reg. #: 9433

Legal Notice No. 944357

First Publication: December 22, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DOROTHY V. COWELL, a/k/a DOROTHY VIRGINIA COWELL, AND DOROTHY COWELL, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30566

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tracey Ann Harrist, Personal Representative 7478 Sabino Lane Parker, Colorado 80108

Legal Notice No. 944374

First Publication: December 22, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DONALD C. HAHN, also known as DONALD CECIL HAHN, aka DONALD HAHN, and DON HAHN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30564

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 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Sue Hahn, Personal Representative 7604 Pineridge Terrace Castle Pines, CO 80108

Legal Notice No. 944367

First Publication: December 22, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of RICHARD LEE STOCKMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030601

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 5, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alanna Boswell, #51175

Attorney for Personal Representative 7691 Shaffer Parkway, Suite A Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 944396

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 19, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of John Walter Kellogg, aka John W Kellogg, aka John Kellogg, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030589

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 22, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Catherine L. Kellogg

Personal Representative c/o Angela Schmitz, Esq. Robinson & Henry, P.C. 7555 East Hampden Avenue, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. 944364

First Publication: December 22, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 20, 2022, 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 Teresa Renee Latimer Brooks be changed to Teresa Renee Brooks Case No.: 22C597

By: Cathy R. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944399

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 19, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Rieko Green, aka Rieko Kobayashi, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030571

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 05, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

S/ Timothy J. Priebe Attorney to the Personal Representative 1880 Office Club Pointe, Ste. 120 Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Legal Notice No. 944406

First Publication: January 5, 2023 Last Publication: January 19, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Nicholas Steele Wagner, a/k/a Nicholas S. Wagner, a/k/a Nicholas Wagner, a/k/a Nick Wagner, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30573

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 5, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Ann Wagner Personal Representative 9224 Bauer Court Lone Tree, CO 80124

Legal Notice No. 944403

First Publication: January 5, 2023 Last Publication: January 19, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 9, 2022, 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 Hye Won PAK be changed to Emma Hyewon PAK Case No.: 22C635

By: Donna Michelle Stewart Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 944405

First Publication: January 5, 2023 Last Publication: January 19, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice is given on December 10, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Nancy Emelin Coomer be changed to Nanci Emelin Munoz-Coomer Case No.:2022C618

By: Douglas County Court Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944401

First publication: January 05, 2023 Last publication: January 19, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 29, 2022, 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 Xiaoyun Yan be changed to Sharon Lee Case No.: 22C403

By: Judge / Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 944398

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 19, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 8, 2022, 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 Kaleb Michael Baldree be changed to Kaleb Michael Haley Case No.: 22C34326

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944350

First Publication: December 22, 2022

Last Publication: January 5, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 2, 2022, 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 JoAnn Cristina Merriman Gonzalez be changed to JoAnn Cristina Merriman Stringer Case No: 22C680

By: K.A.P. Cone, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944386

First Publication: December 29, 2022

Last Publication: January 12, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 1, 2022, 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 Emily Susana Truesdale Poole be changed to Emily STP Henry Case No.: 22 C 679

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944368

First Publication: December 22, 2022 Last Publication: January 5, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice is given on October 05, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Abigail Grace Garcia be changed to Abigail Grace Newman. Case No.:2022CV97

By: Andi Truett Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944385

First publication: December 29, 2022 Last publication: January 12, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 8, 2022, 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 Amya Machiko Eshima be changed to Amya Machiko Stryker-Eshima Case No.: 22C640

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944382

First Publication: December 29, 2022 Last Publication: January 12, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 30, 2022, 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 Teresa Jean Liggins be changed to Teri Jean Francisco Case No.: 227C677

By: Blake Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944384

First Publication: December 29, 2022

Last Publication: January 12, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ###

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 15, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult / a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Marley Mackenzie Nokes be changed to Marley Mackenzie Deulley Case No.: 22C701

BY: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944410

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 19, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press