Castle Pines News Press 042723

Plan for Douglas County zoning rule change sees backlash

Residents fear apartments

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some voices in a heated group of residents described a proposed change to property development policy in Douglas County as threat-

ening to the very fabric of the county and its culture.

But county sta portrayed the potential change as minor edits that would clarify confusing language.

Taking place against the backdrop of proposed changes in development policy from Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic state lawmakers aimed at addressing the state’s hous-

ing crisis by increasing residential density, the discussion on the local Douglas County language change saw one resident mention the governor during comments that framed the proposal in political terms.

“It’s not a secret that leftists have intentionally targeted county government in a way of pushing an agenda,” said Mark Green, who is

Larkspur grapples with truck stop plan

Residents remain opposed

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e Larkspur Town Council continued to hear opposition from area residents against a proposed truck stop o Interstate 25 in south Douglas County, while the council moved toward a decision on who will evaluate the plan.

“At the end of the day, this is not wanted by the people who live here,” said a commenter who mentioned a petition during the April 20 meeting.

“ at truck stop, as far as my property values? Wouldn’t hurt it. Not my little area,” he said. But “Burger King and Starbucks” and a large number of trucks in the area are not why people moved to the Larkspur area, he added.

“It’s a special place. All everybody wants is to keep it special,” he said.

Another person, apparently in the audience, argued that what the developer is planning to build di ers from what was initially proposed. Someone in the online audience shouted out an objection to how the plan is proceeding.

e council also heard a question that claimed the plan initially outlined a store and a “little gas station.”

One of the councilmembers responded that the initial plan

from the Parker area.

“ e founding blocks of socialism is the removal of property rights,” Green added.

He spoke at a meeting of the group of Douglas County residents who advise the county’s elected leaders on development as the group

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Castle Rock to increase sign code enforcement

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock will soon begin taking enforcement of its sign code more seriously after town council members raised concerns over them littering rights of way, especially on weekends.

During the April 18 meeting, the council discussed expanding enforcement of the town ordinance that prevents any kind of sign, including sandwich boards, yard signs and posters, from being put up in a town right of way.

e town cannot regulate signs by content, so the code applies to all signs except tra c instructions and o cial government signs.

Currently, the town has two sta members who work regular business hours to enforce the code and

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sign sits o Interstate 25 in March in the Castle Rock area.

PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

Planning commission split on housing plan at county border

Calls for 225 homes

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Faced with a plan to turn a piece of longtime agricultural land near Parker into a residential neighborhood has split a group of Douglas County residents who advise the county’s elected leaders on development.

“We ask you to leave the highdensity housing in the city where it belongs,” said Audra Labak, a resident who lives in the area, calling the potential neighborhood “an eyesore.”

Her comments met applause from the audience at the Douglas County Planning Commission’s April 17 meeting, where more than a dozen other speakers criticized the proposal in front of a crowd that applauded several other commenters. After hearing the feedback, the planning commission locked in a 3-3 tie vote, unable to send a recommendation to the county’s board of three commissioners, who ultimately make the nal call on development decisions in areas outside of municipalities.

Known as the Fields development, the land sits along Hilltop Road, southeast of the Town of Parker and close to the Elbert County border. Flintwood Road runs along the proposed development’s eastern boundary, in an area where rural life is not far from suburban neighborhoods. e plan could place 255 singlefamily homes, public park space and open space on the land, much of which would be dominated by several home properties that are 35-or-more acres large, in keeping with the rural area.

It’s a proposal that Sharon Wallden, a member of the family that has long owned the land, supports.

“Our parents bought this land from our grandfather over 75 years ago. ey worked hard to pay for it and build a farming operation,” Wallden told the audience at the meeting.

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referred to a truck stop with several restaurants. at initial plan was approved, but it expired, and then the

But “farming is no longer an option,” Wallden said, adding that “water has always been a concern” in an area that has seen many residential developments spring up over the years.

‘Does not blend in’ County o cials rezoned the property from agricultural to “estate residential” status in March 2022. (Zoning is a local government’s rules for what can be built where.)

ough the land is vast, most of the homes would be grouped close together in a neighborhood that would appear to have homes somewhat similar in property size to homes in e Pinery area — and similar to properties in some, but not all, other parts of the area.

Many properties in the immediate area, especially to the east, are larger than the closer-grouped lots would be.

e size of the smaller home lots was a major sticking point for the commenters at the meeting, one of whom told the planning commission: “All of a sudden, we’re bringing in high-density housing, which is what it is.” (“Density” is a term for how many people or housing units occupy an area.)

proposal came back. ( e truck stop has also been referred to as a “travel center.”)

Plans have said the development would involve a national travel center chain with a quick-serve restaurant and gas pumps, according to the meeting discussion.

On one hand, other housing developments have popped up near the property over recent decades, a Wallden family member told the commission. Legend High School sits a few miles away o Hilltop Road.

On the other hand, residents in the rural area lamented what they said would be an encroachment on country living.

“I’m going to see street lights. I’m not going to see stars anymore,” one said.

“We just want to have it quiet,” said Lindsey Glass, another nearby resident.

“It’s going to add more tra c that we don’t need to deal with right now,” Glass said. She added: “Sometimes I’m sitting on Hilltop, by Legend, for 20 minutes.” Hilltop is a two-lane road in that area.

Said resident Adam Paschal: “I understand there will be development, but (this group of) homes just does not blend in with the surrounding community.”

Focus on character

Planning Commissioner Edward Rhodes noted that the proposal meets the county’s approval standards by “the numbers” — appearing to refer to the density of the homes — but he

Choosing a planner

Larkspur, a small town of about 200 residents south of Castle Rock, doesn’t have the sta to plan out development like a large city would, the town’s attorney noted during an April 6 town council meeting. e town doesn’t have an o cial who can evaluate the developer’s design plan.

“What your (town) code says is the town planner shall approve or deny the site plan,” Dan Krob, who provides attorney services to the town, said at the April 6 meeting. “We don’t have a town planner.”

From a short list of potential planners, the council will choose whom to appoint to serve as the town planner for the truck stop proposal.

e town also brought in Sam Doyle, who said he’s a former president of a nancial rm called D.A. Davidson, to help choose a planner.

“We were one of the big underwriters” of metro districts “in the whole state,” Doyle told the council.

(Metro districts are a type of government entity that carries out some government functions, such as the Highlands Ranch Metro District that oversees some services in that com-

questioned whether the development would be in keeping with the rural “character” of the area.

He cited the county’s comprehensive master plan, a document that lays out a broad vision for how and where property development should occur.

(Comprehensive plans and landuse standards can sometimes be dicult to pin down: e county comprehensive plan’s introductory section, the section on urban areas, the section on nonurban areas and the glossary all do not appear to include a de nition of the term “character.” e county zoning rules section that lists de nitions also does not de ne “character.”)

“I just cannot get there that it conforms with the rules and objectives of the master plan,” Rhodes said. “It doesn’t maintain the character of the area.”

C. J. Garbo, another planning commissioner, felt di erently, saying he wasn’t sure the commission could deny the proposal based on the county’s criteria.

Planning Commissioner Jim Browning saw the con ict as a weighing of “property rights with — I’ll say it — minor rights of neighbors.”

“ e property rights are fairly weighty,” Browning said. He added: “We have to be careful about allowing the neighbors’ desires to outweigh the property owners’ rights.”

Ultimately, Browning, Priscilla Rahn and Rhodes voted to deny the plan, with Garbo, Stephen Allen and Matt Collitt voting against denying it. (Not all planning commissioners were present at the meeting.)

e planning commissioners did not take another vote, letting the tie stand, sending no recommendation to the board of county commissioners regarding the plan.

If the plan were to move forward, construction could start in late 2024, the rst home occupancy could occur in 2025, and “full buildout” would be estimated for 2030, according to the meeting discussion.

munity.)

e council voted 6-1 to appoint Doyle to “interview and vet” potential planners, with council representation in the interview process, to make a recommendation to council.

Zoning already changed

In the past, on smaller projects, the lack of a planner hasn’t come into play, Krob has said.

“So we have historically forgone the planner, used the planning commission and their expertise to give a recommendation to council for the decision,” Krob said at the April 6 meeting. A planning commission is a group of residents who are appointed to advise council on development matters.

But the land that would house the proposed truck stop has commercial zoning, and town rules say any commercial development has to include a site plan, according to Krob. A site plan lays out the proposed changes to a property.

Krob recommended the council hire a planner as part of an agreement under which the developer

A crowd sits at the Douglas County Planning Commission meeting April 17 at 100 Third St. in Castle Rock. PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

Commissioners officially oppose state land use bill

SB23-213 being discussed

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County’s elected leaders have come out against the proposal from Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic state lawmakers aimed at addressing the state’s housing affordability crisis by increasing residential density.   The bill in the state legislature emerged as one of the most talkedabout issues in local politics this year. It would particularly affect highly populated areas, including many cities and towns in the Denver metro area. In Douglas County, the affected municipalities would include Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Lone Tree and

Parker.

Initially, the bill would have prohibited large cities and towns from restricting the building of duplexes, triplexes and multiplexes up to six units. But in mid-April, Democrats at the state Capitol rolled back some parts of the proposal.

Under the amended bill, cities and towns would have to allow duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to be built in a half-mile radius around transit rail stations and a quarter-mile around corridors with bus rapid transit or where a bus stops every 15 minutes, The Colorado Sun reported.

(If a municipality doesn’t want to allow building of two, three or four units next to certain transit stops, it could opt to zone for that kind of housing in a different part of the city or town pro-

portional to the area around a transit stop that would have been affected.)

Douglas County commissioners had voted unanimously to support amending the proposal, called state Senate Bill 23-213, according to Commissioner Lora Thomas’ newsletter. The commissioners don’t have direct input on what laws get passed at the Capitol, but they take positions on proposed state laws to give direction to the county’s lobbyists, who work to support the commissioners’ stance.

The commissioners also take positions on bills to provide input to Colorado Counties Inc., a nonprofit that works to present a “united voice” of local governments to the state legislature to help shape policy, according to its website.

Thomas took issue with Commis-

sioner George Teal over his vote to oppose SB 213 at Colorado Counties Inc. even though the commissioners had voted unanimously to take an “amend” position initially.

It’s historically been the practice of the Douglas County commissioners to be allowed to “read the room” at CCI and vote accordingly. But it is rare for the commissioners to take an official position in one direction and then have a different position representing Douglas County at CCI.

Ultimately, commissioners later took another official stance, voting unanimously April 18 to oppose the bill.

The commissioners did not issue a statement of why they support or oppose a bill when a formal position is issued, according to county staff.

Douglas County bus driver faces 30 counts of child abuse

Aimed to teach lesson

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A former school bus driver for the Douglas County School District is facing 30 counts of child abuse after purposefully slamming on the brakes, causing injuries to students.

Brian Fitzgerald, 61, was driving students home from Castle Rock

Elementary School on March 1 when he brake checked the bus, telling the students they needed to sit properly in their seats, according to video obtained by KRDO. Multiple students hit their heads on the seat in front of them or the bus windows and one student allegedly had a cut on the cheek.  Fitzgerald would later say he was trying to “get them in their seats” and that the students were “bouncing all over the place.” In the bus video, students can be

heard denying that they were rowdy and asking why Fitzgerald suddenly braked.

In a statement, the Douglas County School District said Fitzgerald’s behavior was “completely unacceptable.”

“The video is incredibly difficult to watch,” the statement said. “Riding a bus to and from school should be a happy, enjoyable experience for students.”

The district also thanked those who reported the incident.

“We are so grateful to the parents and the principal who reported this incident, allowing us to take swift action and ensure this driver was never again allowed behind the wheel of a DCSD bus,” the district statement said.

Fitzgerald has not responded to an interview request from Colorado Community Media.

In a letter Fitzgerald wrote to the district after the incident, he

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Colorado Community Media sta wins 8 awards

SPJ competition featured news from four states

BY STAFF REPORT COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Colorado Community Media staff netted eight awards during the annual Top of the Rockies contest hosted by the Society for Professional Journalists, or SPJ, in downtown Denver on April 22.

With 24 newspapers across the Front Range, CCM reporters competed in the “Large Newsroom” category, which included larger publications and outlets from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.

CCM had two first-place honors. Evergreen reporter Deb Hurley Brobst took the top honors in the category of Obit Reporting for her article on Mandi Evans, who “gave more to the community than great food.”

South Metro Editor Thelma Grimes took first place in the Mental Health writing category for

a series she and two high school interns wrote in 2022. The “Need to Succeed” series broke down how the combination of college costs, social media and parent and societal expectations is costing kids their childhoods.

Several CCM staff members won

brakes. He apologized for his decision.

“I am sincerely sorry for my choice of actions today in my efforts of training students,” he said.

second-place honors.

Luke Zarzecki took second place in the Feature: Long Form category for his story titled, “Uprooting the American dream: Opinions changing about lush lawns.”

For general reporting in a series or package, several south metro

Being a new driver, I did not make the best decision and if I were able to redo what I did I would rethink my decisions.”

staff members combined for a second-place award. Former reporters Jessica Gibbs and Elliott Wenzler along with Grimes and current CCM reporter McKenna Harford took an extensive look throughout 2022 at the Douglas County School District’s termination of former superintendent Corey Wise.

In Enterprise Reporting, former Littleton reporter Robert Tann won for his in-depth look at police chases that span over Douglas and Arapahoe counties.

Arvada Reporter Rylee Dunn won third place for her in-depth look at parents in the Jefferson County School District. Dunn’s article, “Inside Jeffco Kids First, and Ganahl’s furor over students,” won in the Education: News category.

For extended coverage, CCM’s Digital Editor Deborah Grigsby won third-place honors for her coverage of mobile home legislation in 2022.

In design, CCM’s Tom Fildey won third place for Single Page Design where he featured a photo page of a wildfire impacting bighorn sheep.

said students were in a “hazardous location” and he told the students four times to sit before hitting the

“I am still 100% responsible for my actions in trying to both educate and control students on the bus.

Fitzgerald was hired by the school district in October 2022. The day of the brake check incident was his first driving a gen-

eral education route instead of a special education route, according to reporting from KRDO. Fitzgerald was a substitute bus driver on the Castle Rock Elementary School route.

He is scheduled to be in court on May 12.

Current and former members of the Colorado Community Media sta celebrate eight awards at the annual Top of the Rockies event hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists. The competition includes submissions from professionals in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.

Program outlines growing dangers of fentanyl use

How to talk to youth

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fentanyl continues to be a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. and Douglas County. Recently, the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse and Prevention outlined the reality of fentanyl use among use to county o cials.

Leading the presentation, Lindsey Simbeye, the external relations strategist for the consortium, provided insight on how to talk to and educate youth about the growing crisis.

“ is epidemic and this crisis is not going anywhere,” said Simbeye. “ e best thing that we can do is learn as much as we can and share that knowledge with everyone that we can.”

e nation is in its third wave since the opioid crisis began in the 1990s. ere was a rise in heroin overdose deaths in 2010, and 2013 marked the shift from illicit opioids to more synthetic opioids. According to Simbeye, a primary reason for the shift to fentanyl is it is easy to make.

Fentanyl is odorless, colorless and tasteless, making it easy to mix in other drugs such as methamphetamines, cocaine, LSD and other counterfeit pills.

An estimated 42% of all pills tested by the DEA contained at least two milligrams of fentanyl, which is considered to be a lethal dose. However, a lethal dose depends on the person’s body size, previous use and tolerance to the opioid.

Simbeye said these pills have a “chocolate chip cookie e ect”. Anyone who has made chocolate chip cookies would like to have a great morsel of chocolate in each bite, but most likely it is not the case. It is the same with pills, a singular pill might not have fentanyl in the entire pill.

When working with people in active use, Simbeye often has the drugs tested. Multiple areas of the

pill are tested to know whether there is fentanyl in it.

“It also means that there could be enough fentanyl to kill 10 people in half of it and nothing in the other half of it,” said Simbeye.

In terms of cost, it depends on which market and how saturated that market is. Now, having access to the drug market is as simple as having a smartphone, going to social media, paying with an online app and determining a meeting place.

“It’s not what we see in the movies,” said SImbeye. “It’s not hiding under the scary bridge or in the dark corner. It is a pizza delivery guy. at’s how easy it is.”

Tracking distributors through social media is challenging, especially with apps in which conversations disappear. Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly said to ght the problems, deputies often have to go undercover to get information that leads to arrests..

In addition, to go through someone’s social network and see who they have been communicating with, the police must have a search warrant.

When talking with your youth, Simbeye stressed two important points. Make sure they know the legal consequences of using drugs and the life long consequences of addiction. ere are peer specialists who talk about their experiences with drugs and how they came out of their addiction.

Judgment and condemnation is not going to further the conversation, instead, Simbeye recommends speaking with an open mind. First, understand one of the reasons why youth might be using drugs. It could be for sensation, from peer pressure, a lacking trusted adult in their life, pop culture or social media.

Also knowing where youth are sourcing these substances is an important factor.

“Our youth are typically not out there seeking fentanyl, but they might be seeking a Xanax,” said Simbeye. “If they are bought o the black market, it is highly likely that they have some other kind of

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would reimburse Larkspur so that the town doesn’t pay the planner’s cost.

But “the town council chooses that planner. So it’s not the developer saying, ‘Hey buddy, you’re my planner.’ It’s us choosing the planner,” Krob has said.

e truck stop would sit at 255 Upper Lake Gulch Road, just west of I-25. e town council voted to change the property’s zoning — the rules for what can be built on it — from “PUD,” or planned unit devel-

contamination and then possibly fentanyl.”

Knowing what you want to get out of the conversation and having done homework on the topic is critical to the conversation. It is okay to not know all the facts and gures according to Simbeye, because looking information up together is another strong way to communicate the importance of this issue.

Information can be found at One Pill Can Kill and DEA Drug Facts Sheet for Fentanyl.

Determining what age to start speaking with your child about the dangers of drugs depends on when one feels like their child can internalize information.

“Is it appropriate to say to a 6-year-old, ‘be careful of fentanyl’, no, they’re probably not going to internalize that,” said Simbeye.

However, she suggested talking to children about being careful of what they pick up o the ground because what it looks like might not be what it actually is. She encouraged having regular transparent conversations with kids as they grow up.

opment, to commercial in July after public hearings in front of the planning commission and the council. (A PUD typically denotes a special type of zoning for an area.)

e planner, not the town council, approves or denies the site plan as long as the development is a “use by right” situation, meaning the developer’s right to build on the land doesn’t require higher scrutiny.

But if it’s a “use by special review” situation, the plan is in “the discretion” of the council, Krob has said.

Whether the project may fall under special review is a determination that the planner should make, Krob has said, based on the planner’s ability to interpret the town’s rules.

Lindsey Simbeye, an external relations strategist for the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, discusses fentanyl awareness as part of the Douglas County Youth Initiative.

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Experts discuss fentanyl facts

Crisis worsens

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As part of Douglas County’s Youth Initiative Facts about Fentanyl discussion, Lindsey Simbeye, an external relations strategist for Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention explained how opioids such as fentanyl work in the body and how to reverse an overdose.

Both illicitly manufactured fentanyl and pharmaceutical fentanyl are considered synthetic opioids. It is often used in labor and delivery, for acute pain situations and for end of life measures for pain suppression.

Fentanyl goes into the system quickly and lasts for 30 to 60 minutes.

It is also up to 50 times stronger than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

e body has opioid receptors all throughout and when a person takes an opioid, it binds to those receptors and transfers information to di erent systems throughout the body, such as the limbic and central nervous system.

When the opioid a ects the limbic system, it is a ecting the brain reward system, which causes the euphoric feeling. Opioids chemically connect to the central nervous system which a ect the automated body responses within the brainstem and can suppress the respiratory system, causing the overdose.

Tolerance builds quickly to the euphoria and to the pain, said Simbeye.

e respiratory depression tolerance does not build as quickly, which is what makes opioids so fatal or so potentially fatal when they’re being misused or used in excess.

“ e latest I’ve heard is that an average dose for someone who is in active use for fentanyl, they can be using anywhere from 20 to 50 pills a day, that is purely so they can survive throughout the day and stave o withdrawal symptoms,” said Simbeye.

e long-term e ects of using can include irritability, hallucinations, hypoxia, anxiety, depression and hyperalgesia, which is an increased response to pain.

ere are also additional factors that increase the risk of an opioid overdose such as poor health, purchasing from the black market, history of substance use disorder and using di erent sources of drugs, according to Simbeye.

However, recent discharge from incarceration or any kind of institutionalization for previous users increases their chance for an overdose if they choose to use again as their tolerance for the drug decreases.

“ ey may not recognize that their tolerance has decreased and they are likely to use at the same amount that they used before going into that institutional setting,” said Simbeye. “ ey are highly susceptible to overdosing because now their respiratory system doesn’t have the same high tolerance and it’s going to be overwhelmed and suppressed to the point of not breathing.”

e other high risk factor is taking opioids in combination with any oth-

er drug, speci cally benzodiazepines, Valium and Xanax for example. Any kind of anti-anxiety drug combined with opioids is 10 times more likely to have an overdose because of how the drugs interact with one another, said Simbeye.  ree indicative signs of an overdose are shallow or slow breathing, also known as the “death rattle”, lips and nails turning blue and loss of consciousness.

In the event that an individual is overdosing, it is important to understand how to administer Naloxone if it is with you. According to Simbeye, Naloxone is the umbrella category for all di erent name brand medicines such as Narcan and Kloxxado.

When administering a nasal pump, provide support to the back of the neck and insert the pump in the nostril up to the ngertips and plunge. If the patient is still unresponsive after two to three minutes, rub your knuckles up and down on their breastbone while applying pressure.

It is important to call 911 and stay with the individual until help arrives.

If the individual is still not responsive and a second nasal pump is available, administer the second spray in the opposite nostril, Simbeye said.

When Naloxone goes into the body, it knocks the opioid o the receptor and due to its strong bond, it continues to block the receptors and cuts o communication with the central nervous system and allows the body to go back to the automated responses.

“ e Naloxone only lasts 30 to 90 minutes, so if you have a longer acting opioid that you’ve consumed, you could overdose again once the Naloxone wears o without using anymore opioids,” said Simbeye.

Once the individual is breathing, place them in the recovery position.

According to the Good Samaritan Law, a person is immune from arrest and prosecution if the person reports in good faith to a law enforcement o cer if there is an emergency concerning an overdose, the person remains on the scene and cooperates. e immunity also extends to the individual who su ered the emergency.  Additional resources include Bring Naloxone Home, keepthepartysafe. org, and Take Meds Seriously.

Need help with rising heat costs?

Rising heating costs may be hard to budget for this year, but help is available to Douglas County residents who are struggling. If you or someone you know needs assistance, apply now through April 30, 2023, for energy assistance through the State of Colorado’s LowIncome Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). For more information, visit douglas.co.us and search LEAP or email LEAPHELP@discovermygoodwill.org

Spring cleaning is at your curbside

Do you have hazardous waste from a painting project, old oil from your car’s maintenance, or other waste from your recent DIY project? This curbside service is available to Douglas County residents for $30. For details call 1-800-4497587 or visit douglas.co.us and search Household Waste Management

Do you own property in Douglas County?

Per Colorado law, Notices of Valuation are mailed to all property owners on May 1. Watch your mailbox for a postcard. Questions? Visit douglas.co.us/assessor

Need flood zone information?

If you live in unincorporated Douglas County, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and zone information are available by request. Visit douglas.co.us and search for Flood Plain Information. A form may also be requested by calling 303-660-7490 or visiting Public Works, 100 Third St. in Castle Rock.

Narcan nasal pump used to reverse drug overdoses. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE

Children’s highlights unique south campus services

Tours return after COVID

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e lighted stairwell and 35-foottall blue balloon boy shares a beacon of hope for those who pass by on C-470 and for families around the community who come to the Children’s Hospital Colorado south campus in Highlands Ranch.

As the south campus location celebrates 10 years in the community, hospital sta recently provided media tours for the rst time since before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down.

From the moment families walk through the front doors, there are pediatric touches everywhere you look, starting with the multi-color light up balloons hanging from the ceiling, guiding families to the check-in desk. On every oor of the hospital, there are brightly painted walls and unique artwork.

Being the only pediatric urgent care in Highlands Ranch, the south campus also provides children from infancy to 18 years old with care varying from outpatient surgery to behavioral health.

In 2022, the South Campus saw about 35,000 patients according to Sondra Valdez, director of patient care services.

is location has two resuscitation bays and 23 rooms that are utilized for patient care, either for urgent care or emergency. e urgent care is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the emergency room is open 24/7, however, the south campus location is not a trauma designation.

When trauma patients come in, the sta will administer stabilizing treatment and based on the patient’s assessment and severity of illness, the patient will be transferred to the Anshutz campus, said Valdez.

e radiology department provides x-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds and MRI’s. Patients have the opportunity to choose what visualization they want while in the MRI machine.

e campus sees behavioral health emergencies as well. As part of tackling the behavioral health crisis, the south campus provides telehealth services for patients.

“Some patients can then discharge home without having a secondary transfer and then we can admit to outside facilities versus everybody going to Anschutz,” said Valdez.

A unique concept that only the south campus has are the eight

dual induction rooms on the surgical oor. In groups of two, each induction room connects with an operating room. While the child receives anesthesia and is getting

prepped for surgery, the family gets to stay with their child instead of watching them go down a hallway, into an operating room.

Operations that take place at this

location are ear, nose and throat and minor ACL and knee repairs. ese operations take less time than the more intensive operations at Anschutz, allowing the south campus to do more procedures each day.

On the fourth oor, Anschutz physicians are seeing about 10 to 20 kids during the week for 15 medical and surgical services such as urology, gastroenterology, neurology and the cancer center, which o ers infusion and outpatient clinic care.

e 15 inpatient rooms are used mostly for respiratory cases. Parents who are staying either one night or multiple nights have the opportunity to use the new serenity room. Equipped with a refrigerator full of grab and go items, parents can have a seat on a more comfortable chair, use the shower and grab a eece blanket donated by the association of volunteers.  Kids can take part in their checkin process with the interactive kiosks on the third oor, which is considered the most robust oor as it holds many ambulatory clinics and the sports gym.

e sports gym includes physical therapy tables, lifting equipment, yoga balls, stretch bands and a treadmill among many items to help athletes get back to their activities.

“ ey usually have their surgeon here as well, and that’s the beauty of sports therapy and surgery, where that orthopedic surgeon can talk with the therapist and they have the care rendered right here,’ said Stephanie Beling, director of operations for south metro Children’s Hospital.

With the help of board certi ed sports physical therapist like Melissa Randall, patients work to regain strength. On April 19, Randall worked with 10-year-old Georgia Jennings who fractured her elbow in gymnastics.

Georgia’s mom, Erica Jennings said she loves the convenience of having the south campus t which is a much shorter drive than having to go to Aurora to Children’s main hospital campus.

On April 22, the south campus will be hosting a community event. With family friendly activities in the parking lot, local sheri s and re rescue will be attending as well as the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders. Located at 1811 Plaza Dr, the event is to ensure families know what services are provided in their community before an emergency.

elma Grimes contributed to this story.

Stephanie Beling, director of operations at the Children’s Hospital south campus, talks about the decorations and sta . PHOTOS BY THELMA GRIMES

Physical Therapist Melissa Randall works with 10-year-old Georgia at the Children’s Hospital south campus.

SIGN CODE

remove signs, among other duties. There is no enforcement on weekends unless a complaint is made. Enforcement is largely complaint based, Development Services Director Tara Vargish said.

Vargish added that when signs are removed, they are thrown away because there is not enough staffing to support efforts to return them to their owners.

Multiple council members said they would like to see the town invest in more staff hours to respond to sign violations and to be more proactive than complaint-based.

Councilmember Mike Brooks said signs in rights of way are a daily problem the town needs to address.

“I can go to any number of right of way places right now, during the

course of the week, where there are flag football signs and other things that are leaned over and look like absolute garbage,” he said. “It’s pollution.”

Brooks added that he doesn’t see a point in having a sign code if it’s not enforced.

Echoing those sentiments, Councilmember Laura Cavey said she often sees signs that have blown into open space and Councilmember Desiree LaFleur said she feels like signs have gotten “out of hand.”

“I just don’t feel like any right of way is the place for advertisement,” LaFleur said. “It feels quite littered in my opinion.”

With the board seemingly in agreement on more enforcement of the policy, Councilmember Tim Dietz reminded his colleagues to hold themselves to the same standard and not have campaign signs in the rights of way during election seasons.

“To my fellow politicians, no political signs in the right of way,” Dietz

said.

Town Manager David Corliss said he thinks the town could add up to a half-day of weekend enforcement with current staffing and budgeting. The council could also choose to dedicate more money to code enforcement staff during the 2024 budget process.

Brooks said he thinks the town could use more code enforcement staff and suggested encouraging all town employees to pick up illegal signs when they see them and not wait for complaints.

However, Corliss said it’s not always easy to tell where the right of way is and the town doesn’t want to accidentally pick up signs legally posted on private property.

Brooks motioned to direct staff to increase enforcement and move away from the current complaint-based process. The motion passed 5-1.

Mayor Jason Gray voted against the motion because he supports the current complaint-based process.

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considered whether to edit the criteria that developers need to meet to make changes to “planned developments,” properties in a special type of zoning that only applies to certain areas. (Zoning is a local government’s rules for what can be built where.)

After hearing more than a dozen speak against the proposal at the meeting, along with dozens of other comments the county received from residents in April, the Douglas County Planning Commission voted 5-1 against the language changes.

e planning commissioners serve as an advisory group, and the county’s board of three elected commissioners — George Teal, Lora omas and Abe Laydon — generally make the nal call on development decisions in areas outside of municipalities.

ough it attracted backlash, the proposal is misunderstood, according to county sta .

e county heard concerns that the change “would make the process for someone to amend a planned development much easier or to get a development of a di erent type approved much easier — that it would be a signi cant thing,” said Steven Koster, assistant director of planning services for Douglas County. “And I’m not sure exactly how that understanding came to be.”

‘Meant to be exible’

An area with “planned development” zoning can feature a mix of property types — including residential, commercial, recreational and others — in a way that standard zoning districts can’t, Koster said.

Planned developments are also intended “to encourage innovative and creative design,” Douglas County’s zoning policy says.

Planned developments can be small or spread over a large area: Highlands Ranch is a planned development, for example.

Over time, planned developments can change, or be “amended,” if the county gives the OK. At issue during the April 17 county Planning Commission meeting was a proposal to edit the criteria that would allow for those changes.

Among several approval criteria, the sta held up two for edits. ey included:

• A change from the wording

“Whether the amendment is consistent with the development standards, commitments, and overall intent

of the planned development” to “Whether the amendment is consistent with the overall intent of the planned development”; and

• A change from the wording

“Whether the amendment is consistent with the intent, e cient development and preservation of the entire planned development” to “Whether the amendment is consistent with the e cient development of the entire planned development.”

at may sound like dry, inconsequential language. But the proposed removal of some words — particularly “preservation” — raised some residents’ eyebrows.

“For some county developments numerous residents have been in place for decades,” Tim Knaus, of the Roxborough Park area, wrote to the county. “Lifelong decisions regarding how they would live depended on the planned development. Preservation must be addressed.”

In a report to the county Planning Commission, county sta wrote that “planned developments are intended to be documents that may be amended from time to time.”

“ e word ‘preservation’ could be confusing and could be construed as keeping the planned development in (its current) state,” Matt Jakubowski, a chief planner on county sta , said during the meeting.

But “by the very fact” that a developer ever proposes to amend a planned development, that inherently implies change, he said.

“ ey’re meant to be exible — they’re not meant to be a fossil,” Jakubowski said.

‘ e soul of Douglas County’

County residents expressed fears of “high-density” multifamily buildings — a term that often means apartments. (“Density” is a term for how many people or housing units occupy an area.)

Area resident Evelyn Zur framed the backlash at the meeting as “ ghting for the soul of Douglas County” and “ ghting for the soul of the taxpayer.”

“What we’re talking about here with the zoning change is allowing more apartments, more renters. When you have a majority of (home) ownership in a county, you have a quality county. When you have a majority of renters, that quality gets diluted,” Zur said at the meeting.

“ ere’s a reason people move here,” said resident Holly Green, who warned of “an erosion of our property rights.”

Another commenter saw the changes in a larger context, saying “our freedoms, our liberties, our rights” are

at risk.

Asked whether the proposed language edits would lead to more new, high-density multifamily buildings in longtime single-family neighborhoods, Koster told Colorado Community Media: “I don’t think it changes the probabilities around that happening, no.”

“ ere are more than just those two approval criteria,” Koster said.

e concept of “preservation” is mentioned elsewhere in Douglas County’s zoning rules regarding planned developments, such as in saying: “Development within this district should be designed to … ensure that environmentally and visually sensitive areas are preserved.”

‘Overall intent’

Also mentioned in the proposed language change are “commitments” — agreements a developer makes to donate land for a school, allow for parks to be built or have roads constructed, for example.

e county’s existing zoning regulations already mention the possibility of changes to commitments in cases where a developer asks to change a planned development.

“An amendment request shall be considered a major amendment if it meets one or more of the following criteria (including) … Substantial changes to … commitments,” the zoning rules say in a part of the regulations that aren’t proposed to be edited.

Jakubowski, the county sta member, said the parts that are proposed to be edited would no longer mention commitments “not because those things aren’t important.”

But, for example, if there were a type of boundary that a developer asked to change, that would not concern a commitment, Jakubowski said.

“ e idea is to go back to the overall intent of the planned development,” Jakubowski said.

Extreme changes to a planned development wouldn’t depend on the language that county sta are proposing editing.

“ ere does come a point where the changes somebody wants to make are too fundamental,” and then “we would say that the proper (process) is a full rezoning” rather than mere tweaks based on the planned development rules, Koster told CCM. at’s been done when the type of property was changed from a nonresidential use to an all-residential use or an almost-all-residential use, he said.

One example sits in the Highlands Ranch area, where the community known as Wind Crest used to be in

the Highlands Ranch planned development.

“It was an industrial planning area. e landowners wanted to change it to this retirement residential community,” which was a change so substantial that it went to a full rezoning, Koster said.

Polis proposal not a factor, sta says Douglas County’s zoning language change proposal, while unrelated to Polis and the Democrats’ broader proposed changes in housing density across the state, has met backlash from local residents who fear the county is moving in a direction of higher density.

“Polis, for instance, he wants renters — he (doesn’t want) homeownership,” Zur said at the meeting.

Koster noted that county o cials started the process of the proposed edits last fall, before any state legislature bill on land use arose.

“We weren’t factoring any of that into that process,” Koster said.

County sta didn’t have a particular reason for the timing of the proposed zoning language edits, Koster said.

“As sta , we’re tasked to always be reviewing, looking at our regulations, making sure they’re e cient, making sure that they’re clear,” said Koster, noting that these rules sections were also amended about eight years ago.

“As you apply regulations, work with regulations over time, you learn things about them … and then you see ways to say, ‘ is could be worded better,’” he said. e board of county commissioners ultimately decides whether to approve the proposed edits.

Asked whether there are any recent proposed changes to planned developments in Douglas County whose approval or denial hinged on the wording that would be modi ed by the proposed language edits, Koster said: “I can’t think of any developments where these (provisions) has been the lynchpin in any decisions on the development.”

The Douglas County building where officials hold public meetings at 100 Third St. in Castle Rock.

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Politics above all

The Douglas County School District recently settled a yearlong battle with former superintendent Corey Wise. e district agreed to pay more than $800,000 to settle the legal dispute Wise led shortly after being red without cause in early 2022.

I am not going to rehash how and why he was red. I think those discussions have been extensive. However, I will talk about a statement Wise made in concluding the battle. Wise told reporters he hoped the settlement would push more school districts and boards to stop putting politics ahead of students. I doubt if the message he is pushing can even be considered in today’s political world. I would bet I’m not alone in thinking that political views have invaded every aspect of our lives — the toxic problem is not just about our students.

I will start with students and schools. No one can say politics are not in our schools. One could argue that school boards are more about politics than ever.

Look at the Elizabeth School District. Board members resigned even though all of them had conservative political views. However, fear and rumors brought the makeup of the elected board down.

In Douglas County, several of the current board members received voter support because they promised to be against mask mandates during the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Gone are the days where school boards are looking at test scores and seeing what measures need to be taken to improve reading and math scores. Instead, it’s the trigger words that lead to battles over critical race theory, social-emotional learning and masks.

As a parent, I want an emphasis placed on reading, writing, math and good student-to-teacher ratios. All the shouting, bickering and politics has me agreeing with the parents who pull their kids out of public schools for home schooling or other options.

Wise’s point goes far beyond schools. Political bickering from our two major parties has gone to extremes that most Americans are sick of.

Political ghting prevents this country’s lawmakers from compromising to produce sensible legislation in key areas. Homelessness, a ordable housing, in ation, crime — all of these need focus and attention.

However, one side will introduce legislation only to have the other vehemently hate it. Compromise may happen in some areas — but it’s rare.

Our lawmakers are threatened by party leaders from voting for bills introduced by the other side. Sensible gun control should be discussed and debated. What is good for this country? What might stop some of these mass shootings?

However, it won’t happen because every time a tragedy takes place the left screams gun control while the right barks about the Second Amendment. What if they came together, talked and discussed true solutions?

In the end, “politics” is like slime, spreading all over, leaving residue, stains and permanent marks that will never be resolved without true e ort.

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

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Bring your own ...

We all know what BYOB means right? It’s a restaurant that doesn’t serve alcohol, so the BYOB means bring your own booze. We love those establishments that have a full bar, great wines, and specialty cocktails. And when the food is as good or better than the booze, all the better. But we also love those restaurants that require us to bring our own booze. Maybe it’s because they couldn’t get a liquor license, or maybe they prefer to focus on their passion for the food they cook, and either way, they are still a BYOB.

What if we thought about this in other areas of life? Even if we aren’t a restauranteur, or even if we are, we face other situations and opportunities in life that require us to bring something else to the game in order to achieve success. What if we thought about changing BYOB to BYOK, bring your own kindness? Or BYOS, bring your own strength. Perhaps it’s BYOP, bring your own peace. As you read this you could probably ll in the blank with, bring your own compassion, grace, awesomeness, courage, hope, or any other positive, encouraging, and a rming word.

So, let’s tackle a few, shall we?

BYOK, bring your own kindness. As I did some research for this column, asking people what they wished the world would bring if they had to bring their own anything, kindness was the number one word. ose I spoke with and others who responded to a survey shared that the ugliness and negativity of the world had them wishing that the world could be a little kinder, well actually, a lot kinder. One respondent was so convicted of this that she felt that, “If we could all just show up with kindness every day, we could actually have a greater impact on the world than climate change e orts, economic shifts, and voting in the right candidate for president.”

BYOS, bring your own strength. Sometimes life deals us a bad or di cult hand. Sometimes we nd ourselves in a season of life where we succumb to our weaknesses, or we see the situation

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as too much for us to handle; Illness, divorce, addiction, or death in our circle of family and friends, and so many other horrible life events that can cause us to cave. BYOS means that we nd our inner strength, and if we don’t have that strength or can’t nd that strength, we need to BYOS, bring the strength of others who come alongside us, just when we need them the most.

BYOP, bring your own peace. Wow, could this be the most proli c of all BYO’s? In the agitated world that nds us reading news about road rage, random violence, wars, school or community shootings, or any other topic that drives a wedge between humanity, peace is the most desired of human emotions right now. We live in a world of violence on TV, in the movies, in video games, and it’s all tolerated or worse, accepted as the norm of the world in which we live. BYOP, bring your own peace, this means we can own how we react or respond to each and every news feed or situation we nd ourselves in with peace. You get the point, right? BYO isn’t restricted to restauranteurs, BYO means we can bring our own anything to each and every situation we face. We all face seasons of life that bring us heartache and anguish, seasons of joy and celebration, and well, just seasons of life. No matter what we face, we, and only we, can determine what we bring to the game or situation. Will it be kindness, strength, peace, hope, grace, love, awesomeness, courage, or hope?

e choice is yours; the choice is ours. It doesn’t matter what other BYO might be, we get to select our own BYO. What’s yours? If your BYO is kindness, please live it. If it’s strength, please own it. And if it’s peace, please keep it. And if it is any other quality or trait that can have a positive

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Exhibit features early photos by Ansel Adams

Mark the calendar for June 11 to Oct. 1 for an exhibit of early works by famed photographer Ansel Adams at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Watch for news of related programs and tours at botanicgardens.org.

Newman Center

National Geographic on May 15 and Cyrile Aimee on May 19 wind up the busy “Newman Center Presents” season at the University of Denver: “Life on the Vertical,” with Mark Synott

is scheduled for May 15 and Cyril Aimee will appear on May 19. Both at 7:30 p.m. See newmancenterpresents.com for information and ticket prices.

Aurora Fox “Treasure Island: A New Musical for a New Generation” will be presented

April 28 to May 21 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, directed by Nick Sugar. Book by Carla Vitale and Brett Smock, with music and lyrics by Corinne Aquilina. Actor Eric Sandvold will be Long John Silver. A special announcement will come from the Fox on May 1, we are told. 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org for information. We hope for more next week.

Vintage Theatre

Vintage eatre Productions pres-

ents “ e Inheritance: Parts I and II” by Matthew Lopez. is is a regional premiere, directed by Bernie Cardell through May 14. is play won a Tony and all sorts of other awards. May be the most important play of the century. It consists of two three-hour parts, with intermissions. Part 1: April 7-May 14, Friday, 7:30/Saturday, 2:30; Part 2: April 8-May 14, Saturday 7:30/ Sunday 2:30/Monday April 24, 7/ Sunday May 14 7:30. ree-hour parts

How failed banks impact investors

It can be very unsettling to hear of a bank failure such as Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last month. Investors may wonder how they should react or if they should adjust their portfolios.

First, a little history lesson to put this into perspective.

When depositors rush to get their money out of a bank that is nancially in trouble, it is called a “run” on the bank. ese are not new and have occurred at di erent levels of severity in the past, the worst in the 1930s during the Great Depression. At that time, there was contagion across many banks, not our current situation. While bank insolvency can often come on the heels of the Federal Reserve Board raising interest rates, that is not solely the cause, according to Mariner Wealth Advisors Chief Economist William Greiner.

Each bank must manage the risk of lending, investing, cash deposits and withdrawals. If any or all of those are out of balance, problems start to percolate. When you have high-risk loans, such as technology start-ups, and you are short on liquidity (more withdrawals than deposits), and the investments backing the deposits decline in value, you have a recipe for failure.

Many banks issue loans on real estate or other business collateral. ey may also use Treasuries to back up deposits. When the Fed raises interest rates, and the value of those Treasury bonds declines, bankers may need to sell at a loss to cover withdrawals. Once this spiral starts, or collateral is devalued due to bad loans, depositors may demand their money causing a

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Cartoon was over line

As news spreads across the country exposing Republican racist roots, we have our local GOP crawling out from under those same rocks. GOP posted an insensitive, tone-deaf cartoon on the DougCo GOP Facebook page. e cartoon depicts the former president in a courtroom next to an angry, loud caricature of New York DA Alvin Bragg. Mr. Bragg, who is

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

run on the bank.

Fed Chairman

Jerome Powell remained concerned about in ation when he testi ed before Congress in March. is drove interest rate expectations higher after several interest rate hikes over the last three quarters. is downward pressure on bond values and concerns the bank would need to raise capital, caused some technology-focused venture capital companies to remove funds from SVB.

It was very fortunate that a contagion was avoided, as the U.S. government response was swift and e ective. Once the facts were released and average depositors realized they were not involved in a bank that does high-risk lending, some of the pressures eased. Investors will likely review their portfolio to make sure they are not invested in small banks in the venture capital space or have heavy exposure to commercial real estate. ey may also avoid banks that have not had proper risk management or oversight. ese things created a perfect storm scenario for SVB. It may be wise to stay with large institutions commonly known as “too big to fail” due to their backing by the Fed. Large banks may actually bene t from depositors moving money to them from small banks in amounts not covered by the $250,000 limit for FDIC insurance.

Jimmy

Stewart as George Bailey

in “It’s a Wonderful Life” was able to instill trust in his customers to survive a run on his bank during the Great Depression. In real life during that time, the Emergency Banking Act of 1933 formed the Federal Deposit Insurance known as FDIC.

ese days you don’t really run to your bank and can click to manage transactions on your phone. It is not recommended to keep large deposits in any one institution, just as you would not put all of your investments

in one individual stock. Work with your wealth advisor to determine the right amount to leave in the bank, which is usually designed for transactions or emergency reserves, not large sums that could be working harder for you elsewhere.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certied Financial Planner professional and a duciary for over 35 years and is managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors.

impact on our world, please share it. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can decide which BYO to live, it really

Black, holds open his briefcase containing a banana as his “evidence.”

Not only is the cartoon blatantly racist, its publication calls into question the maturity and historical understanding by some Republicans. America is supposed to be better than this. e GOP are no patriots and lack insight into the ideals of our Constitution.

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will be a better than good life.

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Earl Martin Erickson, 89, passed away in Castle Rock, Colorado, on April 17, 2023. He was born in 1934 in Clintonville, Wisconsin, at his home on Bennett Street. Earl was a graduate of University of Wisconsin and a proud Badger.

Earl enjoyed traveling the world as a civil engineer, having worked in many places in the U.S. and abroad, including Turkey, Venezuela and Brazil. He married Carole Lapham in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in 1966, and they had two daughters, Jennifer Erickson and Kristin [Randy] Teuscher.

Earl was an enthusiast of Corvairs, Italian scooters, British cars (orange Caterhams, to be exact), classic jazz and skiing. If you ever had a minute to spare he absolutely loved chatting about these subjects, among others.

Earl and his ski buddies were featured in a documentary film directed by Erica Milsom called Snow Day: Life, Death, and Skiing (2014). We encourage you all to watch it, as

the film captures Earl’s amazing spirit as well as his love for his family and swishing down the Colorado slopes. “You are only as old as you feel! Age is just a number!” Earl continued to ski as often as he could with his friends through 2020.

Earl is survived by his two daughters and two beloved grandsons, Hudson Martin and Mason Earl. He was preceded in death by his wife as well as his parents, Edward and Sigrid, and his siblings, Roy (Diane) Erickson and Sandy (Jerry) Roemer.

A memorial will take place on Friday, May 5, at 5 p.m. at the Castle Rock First United Methodist Church (1200 South St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104). All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to KUVO, Denver’s public jazz station, at 2101 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80205.

From his daughters: “Dad, please write when you get work, hang by your thumbs and don’t take any wooden nickels. We love you.”

ERICKSON Earl Martin Erickson February 11, 1934 - April 17, 2023

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Local foragers teach students to cook with wild foods

ere some see weeds, Erica Davis sees ingredients for delicious soups and salads.

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“In urban areas, there are a lot of plants that we call weeds that spring up everywhere, that are widely available to people, that are edible and good,” she said.

Foraging is the act of gathering wild plants from nature, generally to be used for food, and sometimes to make other products. For Davis and other foragers, spring means plants are starting to grow –which means kitchens will soon be full of wild foods ready to be prepared in creative

ways.

Across the Front Range and in the mountains, several foragers share their knowledge through cooking classes based on

based wild foods.

Why cook with wild food?

Davis, who runs a blog called Wild Food Girl, has upcoming classes in Ramah and Fairplay. Her Arvada class this spring has

already sold out.

— and that’s part of it — but I would really encourage people to learn the weeds and make use of them,” she said. “A lot of them are non-native species, so there really aren’t as many ecological considerations with picking them.”

Davis teaches her students to make dandelion green soup from a recipe passed down by an Italian relative. Musk mustard is great in salads, and tumble mustard and field pennycress are fun to ferment, she said.

Beyond the creative and flavorful uses of foraged foods, research from 2019 suggests that wild edible greens harvested in urban areas can be abundant and highly nutritious. The study dubbed wild edible plants “open-source food.”

“This idea that open-source food is out there for anybody to eat and make use of — and then furthermore, it’s organic, it’s free, it’s fresh — I just think that’s a great concept,” Davis said.

Safety precautions

Despite their affordability and freshness, wild plants are not all safe to eat. Crystal Baldwin, who teaches wild plant-based classes at her Golden business, Earth Sweet Boutique, said it’s always important to triple-check plants before you eat them.

like best.”

“I think one of the biggest challenges with edible wild plants is that people don’t always know how to prepare them,” she said. “We all know how to cook spinach, we all know how to make broccoli — but we don’t all know how to cook tumble mustard so that it tastes good. So in my classes, I like to give students that experience of preparing an edible wild plant — or three — in a way that I think they are going to Davis’ classes begin with an hourlong plant walk where students learn the names of plants and safety and sustainability guidelines for foraging. Afterward, she teaches them how to prepare several of the plants they have for-

students and aged.

In the spring, dandelions and wild mustard greens are common staples in her

classes, Davis said.

“People sometimes picture foraging as going out into the forest and picking plants

“I don’t like to frighten people away from… foraged foods because there’s a lot of very safe ones,” Baldwin said. “But I like them to be aware that there are dangerous, poisonous ones that will kill you, and so it’s important to kind of have an idea of what those might be and what to look out for.”

Baldwin encourages those interested in foraging to start by taking classes, working with local experts and reading about which plants are safe to eat.

She also said it’s important to check if plants are near old buildings that could be contributing lead to soil or if plants have been sprayed with pesticides.

WEEDS

‘Part of human history’

In addition to cooking, Baldwin said wild foods can be used to make skincare products, tinctures, infused honey, medicines and more.

“There’s many different things you can do with foraged foods, and the great thing about it is that we have tons of free, wonderful, wild foods here in Colorado,” she said.

Some of Baldwin’s favorite plants to forage are pine and conifer needles, which are high in vitamin C. She uses the needles to make a simple syrup that she drinks with seltzer water and fresh lemon.

“It’s extremely refreshing and has a lot of minerals, so it’s very hydrating in the summertime when it’s hot,” she said.

When foraging, it’s important to do so in a way that does not damage plants or plant populations, Baldwin said. When gathering pine needles, for example, she takes about an inch or two from each branch and moves around to different branches so as to not damage the plant.

Davis agreed that sustainability is an important part of foraging process, and it’s something foragers need to be mindful of in order to do correctly.

“Sometimes people think ‘Foraging must be bad for the environment because you’re picking the plants!’ But I think the actual truth is much more nuanced than that,” she said. “Foraging is part of human history, I mean, we have been foraging since time immemorial, and we can do it in ways that don’t harm the plant populations if we’re mindful.”

Beyond freshness and accessibility, Davis said foraging offers health benefits and a range of flavors that are not available in grocery stores.

And perhaps best of all, wild food offers a way to get close to nature.

“For me, also, they o er a connection to nature,” Davis said. “ ey invite time spent outdoors, getting to know plants, working with my hands.”

Davis has available spots in her classes in Ramah and Fairplay this spring and summer. Her classes can be found at https://wildfoodgirl.com/ wfg-events/.

On her webpage, people who want to learn more about foraging can also sign up for the Colorado foragers email list.

In May, Baldwin is hosting a wild food cooking class at her shop, taught by veteran forager Wendy Petty. Students can sign up at https:// earthsweetboutique. com/products/wild-foragedfood-cooking-class and see future classes at https:// earthsweetboutique.com/ pages/classes-events.

Dandelion greens can be used to make a delicious Italian soup.

Erica Davis foraging pu ball mushrooms in the fall.

Erica Davis hunting feral parsnips in the Midwest. These root vegetables can also be found in Colorado. PHOTOS BY GREGG DAVIS

Artists run with theme of ‘Performances’

Festive show is now on display at Stanton Gallery

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Performances,” the recently opened exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery in Littleton, o ers a cool picture of the artists’ imagination when given a theme ... Lyrics, a memory, bursts of color that look like musical tones to me, photos of animals that appear to be performing, costumed dancers, abstract bursts of form and color … is collection, juried by Dan Oakleaf, almost creates a swirl of sound in one’s head, just from looking for a while! And, this looks to me like a great exhibit to take a child to: Make up a few stories about what’s happening inside the frames! Maybe do a little dance in the gallery! is seems to be a particularly festive exhibit, which will run until the Western Welcome Week exhibit is installed in early August.

It’s a ne location to nd a gift if you have an upcoming wedding, birthday person or graduate in the family! ese works are all small to medium-sized, in assorted mediums and techniques, glowing with color or more subtle, if that’s what appeals.

e First Place winner, “Splintered Forms” by Judith Bennett, is described as “a hand-painted collage,

in acrylics and ink.” It really dances in front of a viewer, suggesting constant motion! And the precise shapes speak of an artist’s skill and control over her medium.

di cult show to judge — excellent work is the norm here.

He is a Colorado native, whose website works show a close tie to nature.

As does photographer William Knoll, with his warbling meadowlark, “Singing With Heart,” and pair of crested ducks who appear to be

by lyrics, while others picture performers, such as Peggy Dietz’s “Traditional Tlingit Dancer,” who is very much in motion as we stand in front of her colorful, carefully composed photograph. Another Native American portrait is Pat Hartman’s subtle “Tribal Pride,” showing an elder in ceremonial dress.

Sally Van Der Kamp’s glass panel, “In the Limelight,” catches lights in the room and glows, while Merrie Wicks’ “Calypso” dances in its frame. Sue Williams takes us traveling with her sunny “Montmarte Art Market,” where I thought I heard music in the background ...

e Depot Art Gallery, also lled with Littleton Fine Art Guild member’s artwork, has a show that runs through April 30: “ e Great Outdoors.” Two short member pop-up shows will follow, then on May 16, the 61st Anniversary Show will open at the Depot.

e Depot, which is owned by the City of Littleton, courtesy of the late Varian Ashbaugh, became the Guild’s home in 1976, with aid from a grant honoring a U.S. birthday. Members, and their families, scrubbed and painted the old Santa Fe Depot, which had sat unused in Bega Park for a period, until it was moved to the present Powers Avenue site by Ashbaugh, a businessman who sculpted in his spare time.

Exhibits change often and prospective members are encouraged to inquire about joining this active group.

e Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during performances.

e Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton, is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Judith Bennett’s “Splintered Forms” is in the “Performance” exhibit at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, where the hand-painted collage took first place. PHOTO BY MICHELLE LAMB

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After a bit of a pandemic slowdown, SeriesFest, which celebrates emerging and underserved voices in episodic storytelling, is back bigger and better than ever, over owing with top-notch television viewing for all audiences.

“We’re excited to engage with everybody in the community about all the great stories being told,” said Randi Kleiner, co-founder and CEO of the Denver-based non-pro t. “We’re looking forward to people getting together to be part of great conversations about all the exciting things happening in the industry.”

Running from May 5 through May 10, SeriesFest Season 9 features a wide range of in-competition pilot screenings, panels, workshops and premieres from big studios, including Net ix, Amazon Freevee and Universal Television.

In addition to an array of episode showings, the lineup includes fascinating panels like, “Actors with Disabilities Making eir Mark in Hollywood: What More Needs to be Done,” “ e Art of Adaptation: Beyond the Book” and “Turning Podcasts into Television’s Next Big Hit with Orbit Media.”

As usual, the event wraps up at Red Rocks with a night of special performances — this year the evening features headliner Chelsea Handler and guests Jay Pharoah and Adam Ray. ere will also be a screening of Fox’s “Animal Control,” with star Joel McHale on hand to discuss the show and perform a stand-up set.

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‘Grown’ screening — May 7

Many viewers know Jocko Sims from his roles on shows like “ e Last Ship” and “New Amsterdam.” But for “Grown,” Sims explored the power of storytelling in a di erent way — as executive producer, writer and director.

“I’ve been a creator for pretty much all of my life… and this was something I’ve always wanted to do but didn’t have the time,” he said. “But I took the time and made it a priority and it has been such a ride ever since.”

“Grown” will be screened as part of the Independent Pilot Competition: Comedy Block 1 at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 6:15 p.m. May 17, and will also be shown to local high school students as part of High School Day.

e pilot, which won SXSW’s TV

pilot competition, is about 14-year-old Rogelio (Josiah Gabriel), who recently lost his father and is struggling with what it means to be an adult. He and his friends Larry (Tristan-Lee Edwards) and Chaz (Giovanni Cristo ) decide to sneak into a strip club, leading to a reckoning about who Rogelio thinks he is and who he wants to be.

“Grown’s” participation in the festival is a sort of homecoming for Sims — “New Amsterdam” made its premiere at SeriesFest back in 2018. He’s eager to be back to share a story that means a great deal to him and hopes it connects with viewers, particularly students.

“I’d love for the youth to be inspired in whatever way they can,” Sims said. “When they see these kids making decisions, both good and bad, perhaps they can learn from that and apply it to their lives.”

‘Primo’ world premiere screening — May 8

For Shea Serrano, a New York Times best-selling author and culture critic, working as creator, executive producer and a writer on “Primo” was a daily reminder of how much creative potential is unlocked when people work together.

“All of these incredibly talented people spent a lot of time working on it and I’m thankful and proud every time I sit down to watch it,” he said. “I watch the show and I see everybody’s ngerprints all over it.”

Amazon will unveil the rst season of “Primo” on May 19, but its worldpremiere screening will be at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, May 8, at the Sie

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e show, which is executive produced by Michael Schur (“Parks and Recreation”and “ e Good Place”), is based on some of Serrano’s own experiences growing up in San Antonio. It follows 16-year-old Rafa Gonzales (Diaz-Silverio) as he comes of age with the help of his mother, Drea (Vidal), and ve uncles.

Since “Primo” has its roots in such personal experiences, Serrano was able to ll the show with speci c references and jokes his family and friends will recognize — everything from costume choices to a shout out to a favorite A Tribe Called Quest song.

Some shows become like a warm blanket — something viewers can turn on when they need to feel better about being alive, and that was the goal for “Primo.”

“ at’s my ultimate dream for the show — that ‘Primo’ becomes a part of somebody’s lineup in that situation,” Serrano said. “You are unwinding at the end of the day and you watch an episode or two and see what the Gonzales family is getting up to in San Antonio.”

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Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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Huskies’ baseball season hits headwinds

teams this season.

However, Douglas County so far has not been as good as expected.

e Huskies lost their fourth straight game on April 17 with a 3-1 Continental League loss to Regis Jesuit at Regis.

on base for an average of 7.3 per game. Douglas County had 41 runs batted in or an average of 3.7 per game which is below the national average.

Armed with eight players who have committed to play college baseball, the Huskies were predicted to be one of Colorado’s top Class 5A

“It’s been frustrating this year for sure,” said Douglas County coach Craig Gienger. “We’re going to keep grinding and keep after it and see where we come out.”

In the rst 11 games, the Huskies were hitting .277 as a team and left 80 runners

“When you get the opportunities you have to convert them,” said Gienger. “ at’s been the story of our season. We can’t get the key hit when we need it.”

Douglas County had a couple good chances to score runs besides the one run it managed in the sixth

SkyView girls kick soccer up a notch

Hawks top state poll

BY JIM BENTON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

SkyView Academy’s girls soccer team has been talking a lot this season, not to other teams but to themselves.

e Hawks are 9-0 and ranked second in the April 17 CHSAANow.com state poll behind top-ranked Denver Christian, a team that SkyView beat 3-2 on April 13.

“We’ve just talked about it as a team from the start of the season, making sure we take care of each other, continue to battle each and every moment and making plays for each other,” said coach Hannah

Sunberg. “If we are doing that, then we can add in the other tactical and technical pieces that we need as we go. We need those things to have success.”

One of the hardest thing for us was being a team,” she continued. “We’re not perfect at it but we’re striving for that and de nitely trying to do that. We have some seniors and upperclassmen on the team who believe in this and younger players who are willing to buy into it.” rough 11 matches, freshman Maggie Barrett has 16 goals and four assists for 36 points

“As a whole we have an amazing team but Maggie is certainly a phenomenal athlete and soccer player,” said Sunberg. “One thing that really stands out is her play on

both sides of the ball. She certainly makes players around her better and works really hard to make plays for her team.

“Her ability to win 50-50 balls stands out. She makes the team around her better. But it’s not one player, it takes all of them.”

Sophomore Ellie Reynolds leads the team with 40 points with 15 goals and 10 assists. Junior Hailey Gunderson has ve goals and two assists while junior Keira Hayat has ve goals and an assist.

Sunberg also praised the team’s fullbacks and senior goalkeeper Ekko Hopkins.

“You have to have hot o ense and defense,” added Sunberg. “Ekko has had some key saves for us.”

Skyview Academy is now in the

Class AA Mile High East League after playing in the 3A Metro League for past eight seasons.

“There’s competition on every level,” said Sunberg. “In soccer or any sport on any given day, anything can happen. We talk that each game the other team has a shot. We have to play our game.

“We’ve talked about being humble and continuing to work towards that and to build ourselves into being the best team we can be. We just have to continue to commit to taking care of our teammates and making plays for each other and not getting caught up of being nervous or putting pressure on ourselves, playing for each moment and then seeing what happens.”

Hayden Osburn of Douglas County ducks away from a high pitch during the April 17 game against Regis

Zach Blatter of Douglas County throws to first base after fielding a ground ball in the April 17 Continental League game against Regis Jesuit. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON SEE BASEBALL, P21

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inning in the the Regis game.

e Huskies loaded the bases in the rst with one out but didn’t score. In the seventh, the Huskies had a walk and two singles but had a runner thrown out at the plate and failed to score.

“ e Regis game was frustrating,” added Gienger. “I felt like we had a chance at the end but couldn’t execute.”

Finley Bates, who will play next season at San Diego State, went 3-for-4 against Regis and also pitched a scoreless sixth inning.

Douglas County starter Max Stanley, a BYU commit, pitched ve innings, scattered six hits and allowed two earned runs.

“Max Stanley did a fantastic job,” said Gienger. “He keeps us in the games. He did a great job and made pitches when he had to. He threw one slider that got out of here. And Finley Bates coming in

too. He did a fantastic job.

“We can still make some noise. We’ll see what we can do.”

Regis’ Andrew Bell, who has an o er to play baseball at Xavier, had two hits including a fourth inning solo home run.

Senior center elder Hayden Osburn had one hit in the game against Regis and stated that there is still time to recover.

“It’s been frustrating but we can do better,“ said Osburn. “We can still turn it around. We’ve got the guys.”

e turnaround began when Douglas County started getting elusive timely hits in an April 19 game against Ponderosa with a 17-5 victory that raised the Huskies’ season record to 4-7-1.

Bates had three hits and six RBI in the game while Eli Athanas went 3-for-3 with four RBI.

e Huskies downed Castle Rock rival Castle View, 16-4, on April 21 when the team had 17 hits in the ve-inning contest.

Bates had four hits and eight RBI in the game.

Douglas County’s shortstop Finley Bates (6) tags out a Regis Jesuit runner trying to steal second base in third inning of the April 17 game at Regis. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

Lot 5, Block 1, Bradbury Ranch Filing No. 11, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of:

16809 Trail View Circle, 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, June 21, 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: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/6/2023

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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 #: CO21021

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0049

First Publication: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Trustee Sale No. 2023-0040 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/15/2023 10:05:00

the undersigned Public Trustee caused the

of Election and Demand relating to the

of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

VANCE W BRYFOGLE

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 97A, SIERRA RIDGE FILING NO. 3, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 14872 Vienna Cir, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 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.

Douglas

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 102, Ridgegate-Section 15, Filing No. 14, 1st Amendment County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 10605 Ladera Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124

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, June 21, 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: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 3/2/2023

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

#: (303) 274-0155

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

ued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 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: 4/20/2023

Last Publication: 5/18/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/21/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RUSSELL J. SPRAGUE

Colorado Registration #: 40558 215 MATHEWS ST. #300 , FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80524

Phone #: (970) 221-2637

Fax #: (970) 221-2638

Attorney File #: 24985

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0044

First Publication: 4/20/2023

Last Publication: 5/18/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0041

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/15/2023 11:29:00

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: Todd Jilbert

Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/12/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005105947 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$43,900.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $39,006.17

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.

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

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-23-952513-LL

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0041

First Publication: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0039

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/14/2023 10:52:00 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: MICHAEL F JONES AND TEASHA J JONES

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/28/2018

Recording Date of DOT: 10/3/2018

Reception No. of DOT: 2018060580

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $385,700.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $398,665.11

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 19, BLOCK 11, THE PINERY SW FILING NO. 1A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 5335 Military Trl, Parker, CO 80134-5171

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.

Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/5/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 10/7/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021114841 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$1,500,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,499,494.55

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT ON SAID INDEBTEDNESS WHEN THE SAME WERE DUE AND OWING, AND THE LEGAL HOLDER OF THE INDEBTEDNESS HAS ACCELERATED THE SAME AND DECLARED THE SAME IMMEDIATELY FULLY DUE AND PAYABLE

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 65, PINERY WEST FILING 1I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of:

4849 Raintree Circle , Parker, CO 80134

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 2/17/2023, Reception number 2023006692. Reason modified and any other modifications: DOT & NOTE WRONG DATES.

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 contin-

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 121, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-Q, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10629 Wynspire Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 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: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/14/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RANDALL CHIN Colorado Registration #: 31149 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009719345

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0039

First Publication: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA

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: Angela Elena Ortiz

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/28/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 1/31/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019005029

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$362,840.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $299,699.90

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: 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 07/05/2022 at Reception No. 2022046902 in the records of the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder, Colorado.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 4/23/2019, under Reception No. 2019021213.

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 672, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 1, 7TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9887 Geneva Creek Lane, 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, June 21, 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: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/28/2023

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 #: CO21458

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0047

First Publication: 4/27/2023

Last Publication: 5/25/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0033

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/8/2023 10:20:00

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: Erik R. Schuster

Original Beneficiary:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for DHI Mortgage Company, Ltd., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/23/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 7/26/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021088800

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$533,935.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $523,694.00

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST.

FILING NO. 15 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of:

4779 Trails Edge Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80104

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 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.

Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/8/2023 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 #: CO21329

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/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: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

Lot 13, Highlands Ranch filing No. 108-D, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 3730 White Bay Dr., Highlans Ranch, CO 80126-5020

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.

cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 4/6/2023

Last Publication: 5/4/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/9/2023 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-22-950359-LL

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

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

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 has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, PARKER VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 12301 Pine Dr , Parker, CO 80138

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 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.

Reception No. of DOT: 2003043665

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $239,100.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $133,448.78

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 10, BLOCK 1, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10896 Omaha Lane, Parker, CO 80138

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 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: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/9/2023 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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 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: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/3/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

MARCELLO G. ROJAS Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237

Phone #: (303) 353-2965

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO220011

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0030

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0036

To Whom It May Concern: On 2/9/2023 10:07:00

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: Christian Bartholomew and Becky Lyn Bartholomew

Original Beneficiary: U.S Bank National Association ND

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/25/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 11/4/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005106906

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $71,200.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $69,997.56

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.

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 407, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 121-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 9762 Westbury Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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, May 31, 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

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/16/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 7/17/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019042837

DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $465,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $458,665.36

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 67, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 6721 Club Villa Rd, Parker, CO 80134-3272

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, June 7, 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: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 2/10/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RANDALL CHIN

Colorado Registration #: 31149 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000009594086

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0037

First Publication: 4/13/2023

Last Publication: 5/11/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustee of Douglas County, Colorado; Sue Sandstrom as the Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado; and all unknown persons who may have an interest in the subject matter of this action.

Attorneys for ACM Dawson Trails VIII JV LLC

Alan E. Curtis, #34571

Virginia M. Sciabbarrasi, #39753

WHITE & JANKOWSKI LLC

1333 West 120th Avenue, Suite 302

Westminster, CO 80234

Telephone: (303) 595-9441

Fax: (303) 825-5632

alanc@white-jankowski.com

virginias@white-jankowski.com

Case No. 22CV30920

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING

NAMED DEFENDANTS:

a. Victoria Lee Crecelius;

b. Westpac Financial II.

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response.

You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons on you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to certain water situate in Douglas County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit B of the Complaint, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Dated March 28, 2023

WHITE & JANKOWSKI LLC

Alan E. Curtis, #34571

Virginia M. Sciabbarrasi, #39753

Attorneys for Plaintiff ACM Dawson Trails VIII JV LLC

EXHIBIT B TO COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE

DESCRIPTION OF WATER RIGHTS

1. Water Rights Decrees. All right, title, and interest to all nontributary and not-nontributary ground water decreed in Case No. W-4765, W-9496-78, 80CW365, and 83CW356, all in Division 1 Water Court, State of Colorado, including but not limited to all rights and obligations arising under those decrees; any amounts of water banked under the terms of the decree and existing statutes, rules, and regulations; and any claims made but not fully disposed of in each case. The Water Rights adjudicated in each decree are generally summarized as follows:

a. W-4765 Water Rights. Nontributary ground water with an appropriation date of June 5, 1959 and a decreed amount of 0.084 cfs to be withdrawn from the Dawson Formation and used for commercial purposes, as confirmed by the April 4, 1977 Decree in Case No. W-4765, Water Division

1.

b. W-9496-78 Water Rights. Nontributary ground water rights confirmed by the May 29, 1980 Decree in Case No W-9496-78, Water Division 1, with appropriation dates of August 21, 1972, which are decreed for municipal, domestic, irrigation, power generation, mining, recreational purposes, including fishery and wildlife, manufacturing, mechanical, fire protection and stock watering uses, and the maintenance of adequate storage systems and reserves and may be withdrawn from the following aquifers in the following amounts: (a) 300 acre-feet annually from Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifer; and (b) 1,200 acre-feet annually from the Arapahoe Aquifer.

c. 80CW365 Water Rights. Nontributary Denver Formation ground water in the amount of 489 acrefeet per year with an appropriation date of August 21, 1972 to be withdrawn at a maximum pumping a rate of 450 gallons per minute (gpm)/0.999 cfs for municipal, domestic, irrigation, power generation, mining, industrial, commercial, manufacturing, mechanical, stock watering, recreation including fishery and wildlife and fire protection uses, and the maintenance of adequate storage system and reserves, as confirmed by the October 12, 1982 Decree in Case No. 80CW365, Water Division 1.

d. 83CW356 Water Rights. 81 acre-feet per year of nontributary ground water to be withdrawn from the Denver Aquifer Formation to be withdrawn at a maximum pumping rate of 150 gpm for municipal, commercial and industrial purposes, inclusive of but not limited to domestic, irrigation, power generation, mining, recreational purposes including fishery, wildlife, manufacturing, mechanical, fire protection, stock watering, and the maintenance of adequate storage systems and reserves, as confirmed by the December 28, 1988 Decree in Case No. 83CW356, Water Division 1.

2. Well Permit Rights. All rights in Techtrack Well No. 1 (Permit No. 23514-F), Well D-2 (Permit No. 2169-F), and any other permits and water rights associated with so-called “pre-213” wells to the extent they exist on the Water Agreement property; and all rights to all well permits identified in and/or all well permits that may be issued under the terms of the Water Rights Decrees identified above.

3. Water Agreement. All right title and interest in the water and water rights described or conveyed as appurtenances in the Water Agreement dated July 15, 1983 and recorded with the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder on July 18, 1983 at Reception No. 1983308035, Book 483, Page 282 (Water Agreement).

4. Deeded Water. All right title and interest in the water and water rights described in or conveyed or encumbered as appurtenances in the following deeds recorded with the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder and also attached as EXHIBIT C (Deeded Water).

a. Bargain and Sale Deed from Douglas County Development Corporation, DCDC II, Inc., and Emeline W. Haney, Mae E. Haney, Mary Alice Haney, E. Michelle Haney, Margaret M. Haney and Franklin L. Haney II to ACM Dawson Trails, recorded in Douglas County at Reception No. 2022065657 on October 5, 2022.

b. Bargain and Sale Deed from Dawson Trails I LLC to ACM Dawson Trails, recorded in Douglas County at Reception No. 2022065717 on October 6, 2022.

c. Bargain and Sale Deed from Dawson Trails I LLC to ACM Dawson Trails, recorded in Douglas County at Reception No. 2022065714 on October 6, 2022.

5. Unadjudicated Water. All of the right, title and interest in and to the unadjudicated ground water located on, under, or appurtenant to property listed in EXHIBIT A, but specifically excepting therefrom those properties identified in paragraph 85 of the Complaint, to wit, Lots 1, 2, and Part Lot 59 of Twin Oaks Subdivision. Such unadjudicated ground water includes but is not limited to: (a) all nontributary ground water, as defined by C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.5); (b) all not-nontributary ground water, as defined by C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7); (c) all nontributary ground water and not-nontributary ground water, as may exist now or in the future; and (d) the exclusive right to withdraw and use the ground water from all formations including the: (i) Shannon Sandstone Member of the Pierre Shale, (ii) Lower Pierre Shale, (iii) Niobrara, (iv) Carlile, (v) Greenhorn, (vi) Graneros, (vii) Dakota, and (viii) Lyons.

6. All Other Water Rights. In addition to the water rights described above, all of the right, title, and interest in and to all other waters, water rights, and rights to use water or ground water located on, under, or appurtenant to the property in Douglas County, Colorado described in the Water Agreement, Deeded Water, and EXHIBIT A (collectively, the Other Properties) including all right, title, and interest in and to: (a) all tributary ground water; (b) all surface water; (c) all designated ground water; (d) all ditches and ditch rights; (e) all reservoirs and reservoir rights; (f) all water wells; (g) all monitoring wells; (h) all well permits; (i) all ponds; (j) all stock ponds; (k) all springs; (l) all artesian springs; and (m) all water tanks, wells, well casings, pumps, pipelines, sprinklers, irrigation equipment, windmills; and (n) all other appurtenances used in association with these water rights.

7. Any return flows remaining from the Additional Water Rights described above in 1-6 above and the right of disposition of such return flows.

Legal Notice No. 945252

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice

1) 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VIN JA3AM64J7RY005532

2) 2012 MERCEDES BENZ S VIN WDDNG7D85CA489571

3) 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VIN 1VWBP7A37CC032644

4) 2003 HONDA PILOT VIN JTEGF21A830098596

5) 2000 GMC SAVANA VIN 1GTFG15W1Y1166302

6) 1958 CHEVROLET APACHE VIN 3A59K111944

7) 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN VIN 1GNSCJKC0HR274200

8) 2000 JEEP WRANGLER VIN 1J4FA29P6YP748459 REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221-2021 720-930-8139

Legal Notice No. 945405

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Anthony Alva Latronica, a/k/a Tony Alva Latronica, and Tony Latronica, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30129

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 or on or before September 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy Reed, Personal Representative 6501 Red Cedar Drive Bellvue, CO 80512

Legal Notice No. 945403

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Edward Lewis, aka Robert E. Lewis, aka Robert Lewis, aka Bobby Lewis, aka Bob Lewis, Deceased Case Number: 23PR54

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before August 31,

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 August 25, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol Leatherman, Personal Representative 8531 Flying B Way, Unit 3505 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

TO

Estate of Lothar Herbert Kremer, Deceased Case Number: 23PR56

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before August 21, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Reiner Kremer, Personal Representative 11887 Kokomo Road Franktown, CO 80116

Legal Notice No. 945368

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Deborrah L. Mueller, a/k/a Deborah Boucher, a/k/a Deborah Mueller Boucher, a/k/a Deborrah M. Mueller, aka Debbie Mueller, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30105

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 August 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terry D. Boucher, Personal Representative 1268 Eureka Court Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Legal Notice No. 945374

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Artur Stanislaw Raclawski, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30150

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 August 28, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

William Van Dusen Attorney to the Person Representative 353 Main Street Longmont, Colorado 80501

Legal Notice No. 945393

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of REBECCA LYNNE O’ROURKE, a/k/a REBECCA L. O’ROURKE, Deceased Case No.: 2023PR30149

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before August 21, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Todd A. O’Rourke, Personal Representative c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC 650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500 Legal Notice No. 945361

April 20, 2023

Publication: May 4, 2023

Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE NOTICE TO

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before August 21, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

303-805-0662

Atty. Reg. #: 29991

Case Number: 2023 PR 30179 Division: C

NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24 on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative, Acceptance of Appointment by Evan Aronow, Order Appointing Evan Aronow as Personal Representative

** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected.

To all interested persons:

A hearing without appearance on PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (name of motion/petition) is set at the following date, time, and location:

Date: June 5th, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIV C, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK CO 80109.

***** IMPORTANT NOTICE*****

Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached motion/ petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate.

[x] By checking this box, I am acknowledging that I have made a change to the original content of this form.

Legal Notice No. 945408

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Roberta J. Emmerson, also known as Roberta G. Emmerson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030167

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 August 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark W. Emmerson c/o Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Legal Notice No. 945406

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Barbara Jeanne Henry, a/k/a Barbara J. Henry, a/k/a Barbara Henry, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30159

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 August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael T. Henry, Personal Representative c/o Briana Fehringer, Esq., Anderson & Jahde, PC 5800 S. Nevada Street, Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 945345

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PATRICK D. PERLINGER, also known as PATRICK DENNIS PERLINGER, and PATRICK PERLINGER, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30139

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 August 20. 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher Perlinger Personal Representative 10306 Fairgate Way Highlands Ranch , CO 80126

Legal Notice No. 945365

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Estate of Reynold Murray, a/k/a Reynold C. Murray, a/k/a Reynold Corbin Murray, a/k/a Ron Murray, a/k/a Ronnie Murray, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030117

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 August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberle Farmer, Personal Representative 120 Gene Bell Cove Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913

Legal Notice No. 945317

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Stephen Craig Palmer, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR000057

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before August 21, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Justin M. Palmer, Personal Representative 8591 Rabbitbrush Way Parker, Colorado 80134

Legal Notice No. 945352

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dixie A. Manesiotis, Deceased Case Number: 23PR49

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 21 August 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly M. Greer, Personal Representative 14949 Furrow Rd Larkspur, CO, 80118

Legal Notice No. 945382

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Tomasz Orlik, aka Tom Orlik, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30106

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 August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anastasia Fainberg Attorney to the Personal Representative 3600 S Yosemite Street, Suite 810 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. 945314

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

Estate of Trenton James Taylor, Deceased Case Number: 23PR53

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 13Aug-2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Jedd Taylor 10674 Briarglen Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Legal Notice No. 945286

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice is given on April 07, 2023, 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 Jennifer Lee Salyers-Martin be changed to Jennifer Lee Martin Case No.: 2023C210

By: Andi Truett Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945387

First publication: April 27, 2023

Last publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2023, 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 Kathleen Frances Schavey be changed to Kathleen Frances Meadows Case No.: 23C174

EXHIBIT

with intermissions. Tickets: $20-$38. 303-856-7830. See vintagetheatre. org, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora.

Church art show

The Ken Caryl Art Guild will exhibit artworks by members from May 5 to June 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Opening reception May 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Arapahoe Community College

Wine, Art and Design event at Arapahoe Community College on May 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the

ACC Art and Design Center, 2400 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Information at: arapahoe.edu/foundationevents. Funds will go to ACC’s Art and Design programs and to ACC Foundation general scholarships.

Plant sale

Plant sale will be at Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St. on May 12 and 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info soon. See botanicgardens.org.

City Park Jazz

City Park Jazz announces the lineup for summer: starting with Sarah Mount and the Rushmores on June 4. Only 3.2 beer allowed in the park (no glass containers). See cityparkjazz.org for schedule.

Central City Opera

Tickets are on sale for the Central

Public Notices

By: Blake Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945301

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2023, 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 Alexis Alain Louis Marchand be changed to Alexis Alain Marchand

Case No.: 23C164

By: Judge B. Fields

Legal Notice No. 945295

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 13, 2023, 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 Bobbie Spirit Arias be changed to Bobbie Spirit Martinez Case No.: 23C151

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945297

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 27, 2023, 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 Thomas Marc-André Louis Marchand be changed to Thomas Louis Marchand

Case No.: 23C165

By: Judge B. Fields

Legal Notice No. 945294

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 3, 2023, 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 Mekhi Christopher Frazier-Porter be changed to Mekhi Christopher Porter

Case No.: 23C180

By: B. Fields, Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 945376

First Publication: April 20, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Public Notice is given on March 31, 2023, 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 Jouhara Marie-Alvina Cardona be changed to Jouhara Marie-Alvina Gibbs

Case No. 2023C31311

By: Cathy Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945394

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

PUBLIC NOTICE

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO

4000 Justice Way

Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

ZAMIRACLE A/K/A ZAMIRA ROSE ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 9/9/2020; Child,

And concerning:

LUCIA CAMILLE ARMIJO

AKA CAMILLE ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 11/26/1991; Mother;

TIMOTHY JAMES MACULEWICZ, D.O.B.: 12/7/1977; Possible Father, JOHN DOE; Possible Father Respondents,

And ARIANA ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 7/18/1998, Maternal Aunt, MONICA ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 8/19/1974, Maternal Grandmother, Special Respondents.

Attorney for Department:

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326

Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 20JV174

DIVISION 8

City Opera Festival: “Romeo and Juliet,” “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Othello.” 303-292-6700, centralcityopera.org.

Aspen Grove art

Arapahoe Community College

Art and Design students will exhibit work at Aspen Grove through May 7, including some mural designs throughout the center. The storefront between See’s Candy and Tattered Cover will hold work, as will space next to the Apple store.

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Arts workshop

Heritage Fine Arts Guild announces a workshop on May 19 and 20 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with Paul Jackson: “Dramatic Light and Luminosity in Watercolor.” Information: Krista Falkenstine, krista.falken@gmail.

edy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2022, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: April 14, 2023

/s/ Angela Borkowski Angela Borkowski, #50088

Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 945388

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

ZAMIRACLE A/K/A ZAMIRA ROSE ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 9/9/2020;Child,

And concerning:

LUCIA CAMILLE ARMIJO

AKA CAMILLE ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 11/26/1991; Mother; TIMOTHY JAMES MACULEWICZ, D.O.B.: 12/7/1977; Possible Father, JOHN DOE; Possible Father Respondents, And ARIANA ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 7/18/1998, Maternal Aunt, MONICA ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 8/19/1974, Maternal Grandmother, Special Respondents.

Attorney for Department:

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2022.

TO: TIMOTHY JAMES MACULEWICZ, D.O.B.: 12/7/1977

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Termination of Parental Rights Hearing for Respondent Parents has been set for May 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this motion. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT A TERMINATION HEARING AND MAY TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILD.

You have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible rem-

com, 720-440-3336 or Jennifer Bird, heritageartworkshops@gmail.com, 303-520-7131. Costs aren’t listed in the information we received. Held at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

Littleton Symphony

Littleton Symphony: 7:30 p.m. May 19 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5893 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-933-6824, littletonsymphony.org, or at door. Soloist: David Byrd Morrow. Strauss: Horn Concerto.

Colorado Gallery of the Arts

Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, hosts “Artist Invitational” through May 5. Open 9-5 Monday to Friday, Thursday until 7 p.m.

YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT A TERMINATION HEARING AND MAY TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILD.

You have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2022, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: April 14, 2023

/s/ Angela Borkowski Angela Borkowski, #50088 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 945389

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

ZAMIRACLE A/K/A ZAMIRA ROSE ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 9/9/2020; Child,

And concerning:

LUCIA CAMILLE ARMIJO

AKA CAMILLE ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 11/26/1991; Mother;

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 20JV174

DIVISION 8

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2022.

TO: LUCIA CAMILLE ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 11/26/1991

a/k/a CAMILLE ARMIJO

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Termination of Parental Rights Hearing for Respondent Parents has been set for May 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this motion.

TIMOTHY JAMES MACULEWICZ, D.O.B.: 12/7/1977; Possible Father, JOHN DOE; Possible Father Respondents, And

ARIANA ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 7/18/1998, Maternal Aunt, MONICA ARMIJO, D.O.B.: 8/19/1974, Maternal Grandmother, Special Respondents.

Attorney for Department:

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326

Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 20JV174

DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2022.

TO: JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: UNKNOWN

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth

in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Termination of Parental Rights Hearing for Respondent Parents has been set for May 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this motion.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT A TERMINATION HEARING AND MAY TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILD.

You have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2022, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: April 14, 2023

/s/ Angela Borkowski Angela Borkowski, #50088 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 945390

First Publication: April 27, 2023 Last Publication: April 27, 2023

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