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Mayoral race in Castle Pines is nail biter Hudson, Price win bids for re-election to council BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It was a celebratory mood at the election-night watch party of the Kids First slate for Douglas County school board, held at the PHOTO BY JESSICA GIBBS Ascent on Main in Parker on Nov. 2.
School board victors set sights on mask rules Winners say they’ll work with health agency, superintendent BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
One candidate called it the race of a lifetime. And after months of
simmering tension within the electorate, the Douglas County School Board election did indeed draw national attention as it became another contest defined by COVID mask-mandate disputes and critical race theory, or CRT. At stake was whether the Douglas County School District would begin “backing away from COVID and masking, and backing away from CRT, and backing away from
some of the sex ed” programs in place, candidate Mike Peterson told Colorado Community Media. “I think it’s a macro issue that we’re seeing nationwide, and it’s about who has the role in raising their children,” he said. The district has followed masking guidance from the Tri-County Health Department, among other SEE SCHOOL BOARD, P8
A split vote on Castle Rock tax measures Town staff working to revise proposed budget plans for 2022 BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Castle Rock voters delivered a
split vote on four tax measures proposed by the town in the 2021 election. Voter decisions will now require Town Manager David
Corliss to revise the 2022 budget proposal. SEE MEASURES, P2
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Who will be Castle Pines’ next mayor continued to be up in the air at press time, with just a few dozen votes separating the three candidates several days after the election ended Nov. 2. As of Nov. 8, Councilmember Tracy Engerman was narrowly leading with 1,742 votes, followed by current Mayor Tera Radloff with 1,716 and David McEntire, who is currently the president of the Castle Pines North Metro District, with 1,637. On Nov. 5, Douglas County election officials said they still had nearly 400 Castle Pines ballots to count and verify in the close race. And on Nov. 8, Castle Pines Town Clerk Tobi Duffey said a winner is likely to be decided by Nov. 12. Duffey said election officials are currently going through ballots with questionable signatures, giving voters until Nov. 12 to fix the issues for their votes to be counted. On election night, McEntire took a slim lead that he kept until Nov. 4. With tallies updated early evening SEE MAYOR, P3
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MEASURES FROM PAGE 1
According to the unofficial results, Castle Rock voters approved measures 2B and 2D and rejected measures 2A and 2C. After the results, Mayor Jason Gray said, “We took very seriously asking the community for additional resources to fund important needs and are thankful for the support received on ballot questions 2B and 2D. These resources will help us achieve significant initiatives on the town’s behalf.” Ballot Measure 2D, calling for a 10year TABOR pause, was approved, allowing the town to move forward with plans to hire more police and fire personnel and get help in paying for the $75 million reconstruction of the Crystal Valley Interchange at I-25. According to the unofficial results, 2D was passed with 52.8% voting in favor of pausing what is known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. About 47.2% voted against it. While Ballot Question 2D will help in funding police and fire needs, Gray said voters rejecting Ballot Question 2A will have a direct impact on how many police officers and firefighters can be hired. The town had hoped to use added revenues from 2A and 2D to fund growing public safety needs that have become an issue as the town’s population continues to grow. Measure 2A, a construction sales tax that would have applied an ad-
The town of Castle Rock, with Pikes Peak in the distance. PHOTO BY KEVIN MOHATT/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN
ditional $7 per square foot for new home or apartment construction, failed. According to the unofficial results, 52.3% voted against the measure while about 47.7% supported it. Ballot Question 2A was going to fund the town’s five-year plan to add an additional 75 police officers and firefighters. If approved, Ballot Question 2A was expected to create nearly $14 million in added revenue in the first year of collections. “With the failure of question 2A, challenges still remain in funding our public safety needs over the long term,” Gray said. “I expect we’ll engage the community regarding potential solutions to this issue so we can come together and keep Castle Rock as great of a community years from now as it is today.” After reviewing the results, town
officials said the process to implement voters’ wishes will now move forward. “Over the next few weeks, we’ll be working to implement the voters’ decisions,” said Corliss. “We will also be reviewing our 2022 budget to reduce the proposed staffing plans for the town’s police and fire services to reflect that voters turned down additional funding for those services. The town’s budget going forward will continue to show the fact that our police and fire departments remain a top community priority as we reduce expenditures elsewhere in the budget to provide resources for public safety. Discussions about short-term and longterm options are already underway with the police and fire chiefs and town council.”
Corliss’ proposed budget was created as if voters would approve all four ballot questions. With two measures being rejected, a revised budget will be proposed for council approval. In September, Corliss unveiled a $308 million budget for 2022. Ballot Questions 2B and 2C asked voters to create new revenue streams to help fund parks and recreation department needs and purchase more open space. According to the results that have been updated regularly since Nov. 2, Castle Rock voters approved 2B, a 6% lodging tax, with nearly 52% voting yes while about 48% voted against. Ballot Question 2B is slated to help pay for more personnel in the parks and recreation department. Voters rejected Ballot Question 2C, which would have implemented a .1% sales tax increase, equaling a penny for every $10 spent. More than 62% of those casting a vote in the election said no to 2C. Measure 2C would have funded open space opportunities around the town. A post-election statement provided by Community Relations Manager Melissa Hoelting said the town will lose an estimated $270,000 in anticipated annual revenue due to the rejection of 2C. The town had estimated there was opportunity to accumulate more than $8 million in open space acquisitions by the year 2026, Hoelting said. The council is scheduled to adopt the final, updated budget during the Dec. 7 meeting.
Election results: Castle Rock ballot measures STAFF REPORT
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Here are unofficial results of Castle Rock ballot measures, updated at 4:32 p.m. on Nov. 5. BALLOT ISSUE 2A: NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION TAX FOR POLICE AND FIRE • Yes/For: 11,436 votes, 47.50% • No/Against: 12,641 votes, 52.50% Total votes cast: 24,077 BALLOT ISSUE 2B: LODGING TAX FOR PARKS AND RECREATION • Yes/For: 12,394 votes, 51.65% • No/Against: 11,602 votes, 48.35% Total votes cast: 23,996 BALLOT ISSUE 2C: TAX INCREASE FOR OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS • Yes/For: 9,017 votes, 37.53%
• No/Against: 15,009 votes, 62.47% Total votes cast: 24,026 BALLOT ISSUE 2D: TABOR EXEMPTION FOR POLICE, FIRE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, ROADS • Yes/For: 12,652 votes, 52.74% • No/Against: 11,337 votes, 47.26% Total votes cast: 23,989 Source: Douglas County clerk and recorder’s office
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MAYOR FROM PAGE 1
each business day, Engerman took a small lead over Radloff and McEntire dropped into third place as of the News-Press deadline. If Engerman, who said she chose “courage over comfort,” is successful in her bid for mayor, she will be giving up her District 3 council seat. Duffey said at that point, the council will be required to appoint someone to finish out Engerman’s term or call for a special election to fill the open seat. With the vote count being so close, election officials said an automatic recount is required if the difference between the highest number of votes cast in an election contest and the next highest number of votes in the same contest is less than or equal to 0.5%. Under this circumstance, the Colorado Secretary of State would order a recount within 25 days. In council elections, outcomes were clearer. District 3 Councilmember Roger Hudson easily won re-election,
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defeating newcomer Merri Sheh. As of Nov. 8, Hudson led Sheh with 71% of the total votes cast. Hudson currently serves alongside Engerman in District 3. In the District 2 race, incumbent Councilmember Ben Price came out ahead of challenger Chuck Lowen, who was running as a ticket with mayoral candidate David McEntire. As for Nov. 8, Price was leading the race with about 56% of the votes, with Lowen trailing at 44%. Price will continue serving with Councilmember Kevin Rants in District 2. In District 1, Chris Eubanks ran unopposed to secure his first fouryear term. Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Coudeyras opted not to seek reelection. In District 1, Eubanks will join sitting Councilmember Deborah Mulvey.
Election results: Castle Pines city government STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 1 • Chris Eubanks (unopposed): 1,043 votes, 100% CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 2 • Ben Price: 876 votes, 55.94% • Chuck Lowen: 690 votes, 44.06% Total votes cast: 1,566
Film on the Rocks, the long-running series at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre giving film buffs a reason to head for the foothills, is preparing to kick off its 22nd season. This year, a classic lineup of holiday favorites will be screened at the iconic venue Fridays through Sundays from Nov. 26 to Dec. 12. From fun films for the whole family like “The Polar Express,” “Home Alone” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” to decidedly more grown-up fare like “Die Hard” and “Love, Actually,” Film on the Rocks — Holiday Drive-In, has something for everyone. The Holiday Drive-In films will be
Douglas County needs you Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity in your community? Share your talent and expertise on one of our many Citizen Advisory Boards, Committees or Commissions. Apply online by Dec. 1 at douglas.co.us and search for Board and Commissions.
Do you ever wonder how county roads are prioritized for snow removal? Questions about citizen snow removal responsibilites? Answers to these questions and more can be found by visiting www.douglas.co.us and search for Snow and Ice Removal. CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3 • Roger Hudson: 1,276 votes, 71.05% • Merri L. Sheh: 520 votes, 28.95% Total votes cast: 1,796 Source: Douglas County clerk and recorder’s office
Film on the Rocks is back STAFF REPORT
Emergency assistance is available for veterans struggling with housing (mortgage/rent), transportation, employment, healthcare or other emergency needs. To apply for the veteran assistance funds visit douglasveterans.org or call 303-663-6200.
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Here are unofficial results of Castle Rock city government races, updated at 4:32 p.m. on Nov. 5. MAYOR • Tracy Engerman: 1,742 votes, 34.19% • Tera Radloff: 1,716 votes, 33.68% • David McEntire: 1,637 votes, 32.13% Total votes cast: 5,095
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shown in the Lower South parking lot at Red Rocks. Movie-goers will be able to watch from the warmth and comfort of their own cars. The films will be shown on an LED screen, with audio accessible via an FM radio frequency. No RVs, buses or trailers will be allowed entrance, and high-profile vehicles will be asked to park in specific areas so they won’t interfere with sight lines of lower-profile vehicles. Tickets can be purchased for $59.50 per car (regardless of the number of occupants), which gets you entrance, a soft drink, popcorn and candy. Visit www.redrocksonline.com/ film to view the full schedule and purchase tickets.
Skip the trip - motor vehicle services just a click away Renew your driver license or motor vehicle registration and more from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop. You can also renew vehicle registrations at MVExpress kiosks. Find information at DouglasDrives.com
Voting open for Art Encounters outdoor sculptures Visit the 23 sculptures showcased throughout the County, and nominate your favorite for a People’s Choice Award by Jan. 31, 2022. For art locations, voting online and more visit artencounters.douglas.co.us
County Offices Closed Nov. 25 & 26 Douglas County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Many county services are available online at douglas.co.us/online-services
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Castle Rock to provide water services to Bell Mountain Ranch Town to acquire water district assets, 321 new households The fourth floor at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital now has 36 additional beds to meet a growing COURTESY IMAGE demand.
Castle Rock Adventist expands its capacity More beds are available for post-surgical patients BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As hospitals statewide struggle with increased capacity, Castle Rock Adventist Hospital announced the addition of 36 beds for post-surgical patients on the
newly remodeled fourth floor. The new beds opened to patients on Nov. 2. According to the news release announcing the completion of the project, officials of the hospital, operated by Centura Health, said as COVID-19 cases continue to increase, the additional beds are going to be vital to meet patient needs as the Castle Rock hospital is near capacity daily. SEE CAPACITY, P5
BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Castle Rock Water will be providing services to 321 homes in unincorporated Douglas County after the council approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Bell Mountain Ranch Metropolitan District that has been 16 years in the making. During the Nov. 2 council meeting, Town Manager David Corliss said the town was not looking to expand water services, noting that Bell Mountain Ranch (BMR), a subdivision located south of town, requested the town take over providing water services to its residents. Water Director Mark Marlowe said he is leading the
completion of the agreement that started more than 16 years ago and is finally coming to fruition. Marlowe said BMR residents have been getting water from a system outside the town that relies on nonrenewable groundwater. Over the last five years, Marlowe said BMR has struggled to meet state water quality standards. To make the partnership work, Marlowe said BMR will pay all the required fees and put up the capital required to establish connections with the town water system through a 30-year finance agreement with Castle Rock. With the council approval, Marlowe said the BMR Water District will officially be dissolved. Taking on the 321 homes is permanent, Marlowe said. In taking on the new homes, Marlowe said Castle Rock will benefit through acquiring all SEE WATER, P5
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“Centura Health strives to further nourish our local community and provide whole-person care,” said hospital CEO Jeremy Pittman. “We believe this addition to the hospital will allow us to serve even more community members with lifechanging care.” Completing the fourth floor caps off more than two years of planning, with actual construction starting in April this year. Altogether, the expansion cost the hospital an restimated $14 million. Hospital officials said the fourth floor was set aside for expansion
WATER FROM PAGE 4
l BMR assets, including a tank site and wastewater treatment site, Denver Basin water rights, and a distribution system. In acquiring the BMR assets, Marlowe said the town will have the capability to achieve expansion plans that have been in the works. “Everything (the BMR Water District) owns will be deeded to the town,” Marlowe said. “The district will now have to adopt all of our rules, rates and fees.” l Once connected, Marlowe said BMR residents will pay Castle Rock water fees. Marlowe said this is not a unique
when the hospital opened in 2011. The Castle Rock hospital has continued to consistently grow as the town’s population has increased. By 2013, the hospital had added an additional 55 beds for patients. According to the U.S. Census, Castle Rock is one of the fastestgrowing municipalities in the state, with a 41.9% population increase from 2010 to 2020. According to the data, Castle Rock’s 2020 population is 73,158. In 2010, the population was 48,251. According to data provided by the hospital, Castle Rock Adventist serves more than 20,000 patients in its emergency department a year and more than 3,600 individuals for inpatient care. Prior to the expansion, the hospiagreement for the town, noting that it is similar to services being provided to Macanta residents. After a short discussion, the council unanimously approved the IGA, which will now move forward with asking a district court to officially approve the dissolution of the BMR Water District and get bids for the connection fees, which has to come under $2.5 million. If the court denies the plan, or bids come way higher than anticipated, Marlowe said BMR will have the option to terminate the IGA. Marlowe said BMR residents were given the opportunity through public hearings to comment on the proposed plans, noting there were few objections.
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Parker Task Force seeks Thanksgiving donations STAFF REPORT
The Parker Task Force, a local food bank, is seeking donations of holiday food baskets to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need, according to a news release from the food bank. The task force is looking for food baskets made up of Thanksgiving items that can feed a family of four to six people. The task force asks those making boxes to include: frozen turkey, an
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Parker brewery celebrates 3 years in operation Owners say it feels like ‘light at the end of a tunnel’ BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When Sharon and Aaron Murphy started the Welcome Home Brewery in Parker, they wanted to try something different from other craft brew spots. Instead of metal accents and sleek, identical furnishings, the brewery features mismatched chairs, old doors used as tables and vintage windows hanging from the ceiling. The space, located off Hess Road just south of Salisbury Equestrian Park, also includes an old piano and a fireplace to give it the feeling of a living room. “They’re all things you would find in someone’s home,” Aaron said. The hope was that the brewery would make customers feel like they’re sitting in their home, enjoying a beer with friends. Now, the brewery is celebrating its three-year anniversary, which is even sweeter this year because it means they survived the pandemic restrictions of 2020, Sharon said. “The first year of business is never easy and when you hit something like that in your second year, it’s kind of a kick to the gut,” she said about the pandemic. “When you really get to celebrate the third year it’s like okay, there’s a light at the
Aaron and Sharon Murphy, Aurora residents, opened Welcome Home Brewery in Parker in October 2018. PHOTOS BY KAREN MILLS AND WELCOME HOME BREWERY
end of the tunnel now” The Aurora couple opened the Parker brewery, the only one of its kind, on Oct. 20, 2018. “We started as a pipe dream a lot of years ago,” Aaron said. “I was a home brewer.” Eventually the couple decided to move forward with opening a brew-
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which allowed businesses with extended COVID-19 protection measures to open their doors to more customers. “Celebrating three years felt like another milestone, especially through the pandemic with so many small businesses not being able to make it,” Aaron said. For their Oct. 23 anniversary event, the brewery hosted a party featuring ax throwing and a live band. “Thank you for making us a part of your families and your lives,” Aaron said. “We look forward to seeing all our familiar faces and we hope to stay for a long time and get to know a lot more.”
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NITY Matters candidates did. As a minority group member, Leung hopes the new board members keep the equity policy, although it serves more than minority students, but also those in special education, free and reduced lunch and LGBTQ students. “I want to make sure they fulfill that promise of having a listening tour and trying to take into consideration different groups of people’s voices, not only the ones who yell the loudest,” Leung said.
“We want to work with our new Douglas County Health Board, that’s what we want. There was a reason they moved away from Tri-County,” Myers said. Candidates said they plan to work with the other three board members and Superintendent Corey Wise as well, despite different stances on COVID policies and other issues. Current board President David Ray and Wise have both said the suit was necessary to protect the civil rights of students vulnerable to COVID-19, and their access to education. Both have also said the district will remain committed to equity in education.
Getting to work Kids First candidates said the top of their agenda will be nixing maskMyers ing mandates, working alongside the new Douglas County Health Department and taking another look at the district’s lawsuit against the agency, they said. “Definitely the top is to try to kill the current lawsuit that’s against Douglas County Health Board, just kind of get some expert advice about the best way to handle it,” Winegar Williams said of her plans. In the federal lawsuit, the district joined several families of children with medical conditions and disabilities in seeking to block the Douglas County Health Department’s first public health order, which let people opt out of masking mandates. U.S. District Court Judge John Winegar Kane temporarily blocked the county’s order, and the district resumed requiring mask wearing unless someone has a medical exemption. On Nov. 8, Kane extended his order for another two weeks. At press time, there was a possibility the district’s lawsuit might be dismissed within days if the health board were to change its order. Interviewed before that possibility emerged, Williams and Peterson said they would need to learn more about the lawsuit and its status when they assume office and consult with district legal counsel. Myers and Winegar sounded like they were more certain they want the suit gone.
Building trust Peterson said the Kids First slate plans to set and announce “very specific, objectively measurable standards” for where they believe the district should go. The public will be able to hold directors accountable to those, and the superintendent will know “what we’re grading him on.” As for masking, he hopes the board and Wise can agree on strongly recommending masks, as was the policy at the start to the school year. At the last board meeting before Election Day, multiple people upset with masking mandates called for the entire board and Wise’s resignations. Myers said another superintendent departure in the district would “just send, not a good message.” “This district does not need another superintendent gone. Three superintendents in four years is not healthy,” Myers said. “It’s not stabilizing. We have told Corey, we’re going to work with you.” Kids First candidates said one of the main hurdles will be building trust between the board, teachers and families. Williams said a majority of parents want leadership who will “put parents in charge of their kids’ education.” Peterson said many parents feel they’ve been removed as a “vital check and balance on the system.” “If we can get the parents and the teachers in a respectful, mutual partnership, everything’s going to be great relative to academics,” Peterson said. “The parents are the experts on their kids. The teachers are experts on getting them from wherever they are to wherever they can go individually, and helping them achieve their potential.”
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agencies, including requiring mask wearing in schools. That drew fire from parents who poured into recent board meetings to oppose mandates. The district has also stressed it does not teach critical race theory, a college-level discipline that examines how institutions may reinforce racism, but critics have said the district’s equity policy was implemented in ways that brought CRT training into schools nonetheless. The Kids First slate of candidates vowed to stymie both masking mandates and to keep lessons that smack of CRT out of schools. They ultimately prevailed on Election Day, seizing no less than an 8 percentage point margin over their opponents as results refreshed throughout the night. Peterson and his fellow slate members Becky Myers, Christy Williams and Kaylee Winegar said results show parents want a new direction for the district. The four will take over a majority of the board when they are sworn in. That ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 30. The Colorado Sun reported that the Douglas County school board election was tops in Colorado for the most money raised and spent by candidates in a school district in 2021. The winning Douglas County candidates outspent their opponents by a combined $214,000 to $132,000, and each received contributions from wealthy county residents ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, The Sun noted. All candidates on the opposing CommUNITY Matters slate — incumbents Krista Holtzmann and Kevin Leung, along with Ruby Martinez and Juli Watkins — conceded by Nov. 3, ushering in a significant shift in district leadership. The CommUNITY Matters candidates have concerns, they said. They hope Kids First candidates make good on their promise to look at a mill levy override for more teacher pay. Holtzmann worries the new slate will not be able to provide in-person learning that is accessible for every student, she said. Leung noted that races were separated by a few thousand votes, indicating the community is still divided. Their opponents had a financial advantage too, he said, spending twice what CommU-
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54.53% • Kevin Leung: 54,286 votes, 45.47% • Total votes cast: 119,389 DISTRICT G • Kaylee Winegar: 65,606 votes, 55.01% • Krista Holtzmann: 53,662 votes, 44.99% Total votes cast: 119,268 Source: Colorado Secretary of State’s office
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Colo. voters reject giving lawmakers more spending oversight ‘It was always going to be an uphill battle,’ said measure’s architect BY THY VO THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters rejected a conservative-backed ballot measure seeking to give state lawmakers more oversight over how to spend money from the federal government and lawsuit settlements. With more than 1.3 million ballots counted as of late Nov. 3, Amendment 78 was failing with 43.7% voting in favor of the measure and 56.4% against it. The proposed constitutional amendment needed approval from 55% of voters to pass. Voters in the conservative strongholds of Mesa and Douglas counties were rejecting the measure. Amendment 78 was only barely above water in El Paso County, Colorado’s most populous conservative county. “I think on 78 it was always going to be an uphill battle,” said Michael Fields, the architect and main proponent of the measure. He also leads the conservative fiscal nonprofit Colorado Rising Action. “These were confusing, tricky questions,” Scott Wasserman, an Amendment 78 opponent who leads the liberal-leaning Bell Policy -Center, said of the three statewide measures on the 2021 ballot. The Colorado General Assembly has an appropriation process to ddecide how state tax revenue is spent each year, but certain nonstate sources like federal grant money, private donations and other “custodial funds” from outside the state government aren’t subject to that process. For example, the $1.7 billion in federal relief dollars that Colorado
received last year from the CARES Act wasn’t subject to the legislative appropriation process. It was spent by Gov. Jared Polis’ office through an executive order, angering Republicans who complained they were left out of the decision making. “We’re excited Colorado voters saw through this measure,” said Kathy White, deputy director of the Colorado Fiscal Institute. “They recognized last year, with COVID relief dollars that came into this state, the importance of getting that to their communities quickly and efficiently.” Proponents of Amendment 78 said it would have provided greater transparency and accountability in state spending by requiring lawmakers to determine how the state spends custodial money, which could affect federal emergency relief and grant dollars, money from legal settlements, funding for transportation projects that are currently allocated by an independent commission and private gifts and donations, like those collected by public colleges and universities. “I just want more oversight over where the money is going and what it’s doing,” said Dom Galluccio, a 32-year-old unaffiliated voter from Denver who cast his ballot at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building on Tuesday afternoon. The ballot measure would have created an appropriation process where members of the public can provide input. It also would have placed all custodial funds into a centralized account, with interest from that account flowing into the state’s general fund. Opponents called it a political ploy to stymie a Democratic administration and said it would create unnecessary work for lawmakers, who already review custodial spending broadly. SEE SPENDING, P15
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Colo. measure to raise pot tax for education fails Proposition 119 split high-profile Democrats BY DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters rejected a proposal to increase taxes on recreational marijuana to pay for out-of-school support services for students like tutoring and therapy. Supporters of Proposition 119 admitted defeat at about 8:30 p.m. election night, Nov. 2. With nearly 1.4 million ballots counted as of late Nov. 3, the measure was failing with 54.4% rejecting the initiative and 46% in support, about a 120,000-vote deficit. The mood at the Maven Hotel in downtown Denver, where about 50 supporters for Proposition 119 held the official Yes on 119 watch party, was hopeful around 7 p.m. on election night as attendees sipped drinks and nibbled on hors d’oeuvres while watching early results trickle in. But the mood began to fade after 8 p.m. as the measure looked increasingly unlikely to succeed. Few supporters remained by 8:30 p.m. Judy Solano, a Democratic former state representative and retired school teacher who helped lead the opposition, said she was “thrilled that the voters were smart enough to realize that creating a huge new bureaucracy to take care of one issue in education… would have been a very expensive and unnecessary thing to do.” She thinks voters “saw through” supporters’ arguments and decided “we have to properly fund our schools before we do anything else.” Members of Colorado’s cannabis industry were also celebrating. “Despite being significantly outspent by proponents, Colorado voters still soundly rejected using cannabis as a piggy bank for out-of-state special interest projects,” said Peter Marcus, spokesman for Boulder-based cannabis company Terrapin Care Station,
Marijuana at a Denver grow facility.
which worked with opponents of the measure on its defeat. “We can’t balance the state budget and education on the backs of cannabis consumers; we need long-term solutions that address structural deficiencies.” Supporters of the measure were disappointed. “The significant gap in achievement between students from wealthy families and their lowincome peers has been an unfortunate educational outcome in Colorado for years — and tonight’s results mean it will likely continue to get worse before it gets better,” Curtis Hubbard, a spokesman for the Yes on Prop. 119 committee, said in a statement. “Access to affordable, quality after-school education services is not a possibility for many families living in Colorado — and we will work with anyone who has a better idea on how to tackle the problem.” Josh Penry, a Republican former state senator and consultant to the
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Yes on Prop. 119 campaign, attributed the loss to opposition on both sides of the aisle, with Democrats and Republicans both finding elements of the measure to dislike. “Base Democrats rallied against the school choice elements, base Republicans objected to the tax increase, and in an electorate dominated by voters over the age 60, there just weren’t enough parents and voters in the middle to get us to 50% plus 1,” Penry said. Supporters of Proposition 119 had said the program would give kids from lower income families a chance to access tutoring and enrichment programs, helping those kids catch up academically to more privileged peers and start to regain ground they lost during the pandemic. The measure enjoyed bipartisan support, including from high-profile Colorado Democrats like Gov. Jared Polis, former Gov. Bill Ritter, former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, former U.S. Sen. Mark Udall and state Sen. Rhonda Fields. Republican former Gov. Bill Owens was a supporter, as was GOP state Sen. Bob Gardner, of Colorado Springs. “The hours our children spend after school are a critical time, and Proposition 119 will allow more kids to benefit from after-school learning activities — from tutoring to music and art,” Polis said in a statement. But the measure also faced bipartisan opposition. State Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat, and Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert, a Douglas County Republican, co-wrote an opinion piece in The Gazette opposing the measure. Also against the measure was Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democrat who said the measure “diverts new marijuana tax revenue from appropriate uses, shifts limited state funds from our public K-12 schools and it lacks robust oversight and accountability.” Some public education advo-
cates saw it as a slippery slope to a voucher system and a threat to public education in the state. Any new tax revenue for education, they argued, should go into the existing system rather than a whole new program. Opponents in the cannabis industry said the increased sales tax would have punished those least able to pay and could push consumers back into the black market. Sam Heiden, a Denver resident who was voting in his first Denver election on Tuesday, voted no on Proposition 119, questioning why dollars from increased taxes wouldn’t go to benefit the state’s public schools instead of out-ofschool learning opportunities. “Why is it not just going directly to schools instead of out-of-school activities that may or may not benefit certain groups of students?” the 26-year-old Democrat asked after voting at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building in downtown Denver. Tom Lucas, a 70-year-old Denver Democrat, thought the marijuana industry was unfairly targeted. “If it’s that important, then the tax burden should be spread across a wider tax base than just marijuana. If we’re gonna kill the goose, we’re gonna wind up having a black market again,” he said. Lucas said he understands the need to help children succeed academically, “but if kids are not achieving in school, it seems to me the money should go to schools and not to after school programs.” The program would have largely been paid for by raising recreational marijuana taxes by 5 percentage points, to 20% from 15%, phased in over three years. Non-partisan legislative staff estimated the new taxes would have raised more than $87 million next fiscal year, and the new revenue would have been exempt from state constitutional spending limits. SEE POT TAX, P15
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Property tax cut loses, even in conservative counties Prop 120 targeted assessment rates on multifamily housing BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters rejected a Republican-backed effort to reduce some property taxes, a stinging defeat for conservatives who have increasingly turned to ballot measures to advance their policies as their statewide and legislative candidates keep losing. The vote for Proposition 120 as of late Nov. 3 was 56.6% in opposition to the ballot measure and 43.4% in favor with about 1.35 million ballots counted. The ballot measure was failing by a wide margin in conservative strongholds like Mesa and Douglas counties. It was also falling short in El Paso County, the state’s most populous conservative county. “There was a combination of confusion and people thinking that it was not a tax cut for them,” said Michael Fields, the architect of Proposition 120 who leads the conservative fiscal policy group Colorado Rising Action. Fields said the fact that voters in conservative counties were rejecting the measure was a clear sign that the policy was misunderstood. The failure of Proposition 120 surprised many Democrats, especially considering there was no money spent by liberal groups to fight the measure. Republicans dropped in excess of $1.5 million to try to pass the initiative. “I think the voters who understand how stuff they care about gets funded turned out,” said Scott Wasserman, a Proposition 120 opponent who leads the liberal-leaning Bell Policy Center. “I think you had a very educated electorate that was in a ‘no’ kind of mood.” Amie Baca-Oehlert, president of the Colorado Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, said the defeat of Proposition 120 sends a strong message
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that Colorado voters recognize the funding challenges for schools and other public services. Property tax revenue funds schools and other local districts. “Our public schools have been underfunded for well over a decade,” Baca-Oehlert said. “The fact that our voters recognize that and understand the need to support public services is a hopeful and happy outcome of this election, if those results hold.” Proposition 120 would have reduced the property tax assessment rates for multifamily residential properties to 6.5% from 7.15% starting in 2022. It also would have dropped the rate for lodging properties to 26.4% from 29% under Proposition 120.
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Proponents of the measure said a property tax reduction for multifamily housing would reduce rents and encourage investment to ease the state’s housing shortage. Lower property taxes for lodging properties may have allowed businesses to expand and hire more employees. Opponents argued that slashing property taxes might result in cuts to government services, including for schools and fire departments that rely on property tax revenue to operate. Bonnie Doolittle, a 35-year-old Democrat and marketing professional who lives in Denver, said she voted against Proposition 120. In fact, she said she always votes against tax reductions. “You never reduce taxes,” Doolittle said. “The city is too big, there’s too many people. We need infrastructure. That takes money. Sorry about it, y’all, but we’re in it together, so you gotta pay your fair share.” Sabrina Balister, a 57-year-old Republican in Colorado Springs, had a different stance. “I voted yes for that one to help out homeowners,” Balister said. She said she believed the proposition would give homeowners a needed break and promote home ownership. The ballot question initially sought to reduce property taxes across the board, but Senate Bill 293, passed by state lawmakers this year, dramatically blunted the measure. Senate Bill 293 created new subcategories of residential and commercial property in an effort to limit the effects of the ballot measure. It then drove down the assessment rates for those new
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categories, though by not as much as Proposition 120 would have. Here’s the breakdown: • Single-family properties are taxed on 6.9% of assessed value, down from from 7.15 • Multifamily properties are taxed on 6.8%, down from 7.15% • The rate for agricultural property dropped to 26.4%, from 29% • Property used to produce renewable energy is taxed on 26.4% of assessed value, down from 29% There’s a big catch, however. The rate decreases under Senate Bill 293 apply only in the 2022 and 2023 tax years. After that, state lawmakers must decide whether to continue with the lower assessment rates or raise them to their previous levels. Fields vowed to file a lawsuit to invalidate Senate Bill 293 if Proposition 120 passed. Opponents had warned that Proposition 120 would have caused a $1 billion tax hit if Fields’ legal action was successful. The spending for and against Proposition 120 was lopsided. Cut Property Taxes, which supported the ballot measure, spent more than $407,000 in the final two weeks before the election on digital and radio advertising. Overall, the group raised and spent more than $1.5 million, with about $870,000 of that going to signature gathering to get the measure on the ballot. Dark-money group Unite for Colorado, which doesn’t disclose its donors, gave $875,000 to the issue committee, while Colorado Rising State Action, another dark money nonprofit, gave $347,000. And the Apartment Association of Metro Denver gave nearly $242,000. SEE PROPERTY, P15
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e are all familiar with the image of the “Easy Button,” as we have seen it in commercials, in stores, and in advertisements. Many people WINNING use is as a funny response to a text WORDS or on social media as a GIF or meme. It’s a fantastically simple yet powerful marketing play, and the benefit clearly articulated. It’s easy, and we all want easy. Lately many of Michael Norton the messages I receive are around energy, or more accurately stated, a lack of energy. People are tired, even exhausted, and I get that. The reasons that many of you provided for feeling a bit lethargic were very similar. Everything from stress, worry, doing work that is not motivating, overworked, feeling unappreciated, and just everything going on in the world. Robin M. asked me this, “Like the `Easy Button’ isn’t there
some kind of an `Energy Button’ that I can just press?” Before responding I did what anyone of us might do when looking for an answer, I Googled it. And like many of the emails that I received, I found the same lists of ideas to become rejuvenated such as mid-day workouts, stepping away from the current task, hydrating, breathing, and other good ideas. And here is what I would add: Step one is to know what energizes us and what sucks the life out of us. It’s not the same for everyone. We are all motivated and inspired by different things. And we all have different activities that we find draining. The guidance here in step one is avoidance. If the news is dragging you down, turn it off and stop checking it on your phone 24/7. Some might say they need to stay aware of all that is happening. Trust me on this one, turn it off, unplug, and if something so big happens in the world that you need to know about, someone will tell you, I promise. Step two is to try and identify the loss of energy as quickly as pos-
sible. Think of it this way, like the battery on our cell phone or laptop. It seems like are battery remains full for a long time, but once it starts running down, it runs down quickly. And the lower the battery gets, the faster it runs out. It seems like the gas tank in our car is the same way, doesn’t it? That needle points to full for a long time, but once it starts moving, it’s a fast trip from Full to Empty. The trick is to stay ahead of the depletion. Identify the early symptoms and take preventive measures before our personal batteries die or our fuel tanks become dry. Step one, knowing what sucks the energy from us and avoid those things. Step two is to make a quick diagnosis and stay ahead of the energy loss. This is kind of like taking pain medication after surgery or over the counter headache medicine when we first feel the symptoms coming on, getting ahead of it, and staying ahead of it is so much easier. Step three is having whatever it is that reenergizes us readily available. Coffee, water, mid-day work-
outs don’t do it for me. However, my Bible does. I have a Bible app on my phone and a physical Bible with me most of the time. I also love a funny joke or powerful inspiring quote like this one by Zig Ziglar, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” If your reenergizer is a walk, a talk with a good friend, a picture of your family, or just some quiet time, then make sure you know how to access those when the energy starts getting low. Are you struggling staying energized? Is it impacting your ability to work and focus or enjoy quality time with your friends and family? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we know where to find our “Energy Button” and how and when to press it, this really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
Developmentally disabled students are in schools, but so is segregation
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here is a sentiment that I believe we can all agree on: Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities should be included in all aspects of society. It’s simple. It’s direct. And, frankly, it’s hard to GUEST argue with. COLUMN The Arc, all 15 Arc chapters here in Colorado, and Arc Thrift Stores live and breathe this sentiment every day. It applies to how we serve, how we employ, how we engage with our Lloyd Lewis partners, and how we believe business should be run. It also applies to education. And, now that a new school year is underway, education is on my mind. The U.S. has a long and conflicted history with its approach to segregated vs. inclusive education for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For most of our history, children with these disabilities have been completely excluded from the public education system and placed in special education programs or
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entirely separate schools. It wasn’t until 1975 — not even 50 years ago — that the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed. The act opened schoolhouse doors and mandated free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities, and the provision of special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. But it wasn’t enough. Then, in 1990, the act was modified and became the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The new act went further than its predecessor, with the goal being “to provide children with disabilities the same opportunity for education as those students who do not have a disability” and required that public schools create an Individualized Education Program “for each student who is found to be eligible under both the federal and state eligibility/disability standards.” Better. But still it wasn’t, and isn’t, enough. The fact is that the specifics of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have remained essentially unchanged for more
than three decades. Segregation of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the classroom remains a major issue in our country, and in Colorado. Most children with these disabilities in our state are taught in segregated classrooms. We must continue the fight that started back in the 1960s and ‘70s and move beyond what are essentially merely modest accommodations to true and holistic inclusion and complete integration. UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children gives us this description of true inclusive education: An education system that includes all students, and welcomes and supports them to learn, whoever they are and whatever their abilities or requirements. This means making sure that teaching and the curriculum, school buildings, classrooms, play areas, transport and toilets are appropriate for all children at all levels. Inclusive education means all children learn together in the same schools. No one should be excluded. Perhaps that is a tall order, but it was one we must fulfill. I have a 17-year-old son with Down syndrome who is now being
taught in many mainstream classrooms in a highly regarded public school. He has benefited greatly from the kind teachers, the supportive staff, and the educational provisions afforded him through his IEP. His schools, in turn, benefitted from him, from his presence and his unique contributions. Here are the facts: • With lesson modifications, kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities benefit greatly from being in an integrated and inclusive classroom. • They can learn and thrive in mainstream classrooms. • They can contribute to their mainstream peers when integrated into the classroom. And that is the point. Every child has contributions to make — in the classroom and out. Why would we want to deny ourselves of those contributions — whether they come from a child without these disabilities or someone with them? From a practical standpoint, inclusion and integration in our schools means we must invest in training our teachers so they can understand and adapt to different
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Douglas County joins in on state’s opioid settlement County will work with municipalities to dole out funds BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County will participate in a statewide settlement agreement following litigation that aims to hold the makers of pain pills accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic. The Douglas County commissioners agreed Oct. 19 to sign onto a memorandum of understanding with the Colorado Department of Law and all other counties and municipalities that agree to the
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Gary Community Investment Company donated more than $2.2 million to support the measure, with nearly $780,000 of that coming since Oct. 20. The issue committee raised $2.6 million and spent $2.4 million through Oct. 27, which doesn’t include another $250,000 Gary Community Investment Company donated on Oct. 28. Ready Colorado, a conservative education reform nonprofit, donated $525,000 to the issue committee. The opposition to 119 was not as well financed. The Cannabis Community for Fairness and Safety, an issue committee that opposed the ballot measure, received $25,000 each from the Marijuana Industry Association and The Green Solution. The
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The Colorado Sun couldn’t identify any groups spending against Proposition 120, and the Secretary of State’s Office didn’t identify any opposing issue committees. Colorado Sun staff writers Olivia Prentzel, Thy Vo, Daniel Ducassi
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“It sounded like more red tape,” said Denver resident Sam Heiden, a 26-year-old Democrat, after voting in person Tuesday. Some voters said they voted against the measure because they didn’t understand it. “I tried reading about it, but I still didn’t understand it enough,” Douglas Evans, an unaffiliated voter from Littleton, said after casting his ballot. The Committee for Spending Transparency raised and spent
framework. “The structure of the settlement is such that the state of Colorado and other states stand to get significantly more money from these defendants if local governments, like Douglas County, participate in the settlements,” said John FeeneyCoyle, a senior assistant attorney general in the Colorado Department of Law, during a meeting with commissioners. Colorado stands to receive more than $400 million from the settlement, 80% of which will be distributed to local governments either directly or on a regional basis. Douglas County is considered its own region under the MOU. “It has been AG (Phil) Weiser’s belief that the best way to solve the opioid crisis in Colorado is from committee spent nearly $31,000 on a website, advertising and flyers. No on Prop 119 reported spending only $7,500, all of it on a website, which came via an in-kind contribution from Coloradans Against School Vouchers. The national Working Families Organization donated more than $5,100 in texting services last week to Coloradans Against School Vouchers’ fight against 119. Colorado Sun staff writers Erica Breunlin and Tatiana Flowers contributed to this report. Colorado Sun correspondent Sandra Fish also contributed. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media. and Erica Breunlin contributed to this report. Colorado Sun correspondent Sandra Fish also contributed to this report. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
nearly $1.3 million. Most of that cash went to collect signatures to get the measure on the ballot. All of the money came from the dark-money nonprofit Unite for Colorado, which doesn’t disclose its donors. Colorado Sun staff writer Erica Breunlin and correspondent Sandra Fish contributed to this report. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
the ground up starting with local governments,” Feeney-Coyle said, “You all, I think, know better than anyone else the impact this crisis has had on your citizens.” The national settlement, for a proposed $26 billion, is with the opioid manufacturers or distributors Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, McKesson Corporation and Cardinal Health Inc. The funding each county or municipality receives is required to go toward programs that aid in abating the opioid epidemic, Feeney-Coyle said. The agreement also mandates that the county work with its municipalities to decide how the money will be spent. It asks that the county form a regional committee to make those choices.
Commissioner George Teal said that while Douglas County hasn’t been impacted as deeply by the opioid epidemic as other parts of the state, these funds may offer a chance to take a proactive stance on the issue. “As were rolling out our public health department and we are breaking away from Tri-County over time, maybe this is an area we look to, quite frankly, to get a head start on and move forward with a prevention program that makes use of these funds,” he said. The decision was unanimously approved by the commissioners. “We are so grateful that Colorado so far has been able to sort of stand out and be a beacon for collaboration on this important issue” Feeney-Coyle said.
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Rine Michael Kruger 1945 - 2021
Rine Michael Kruger, age 76, died at home in Fort Collins, Colorado on October 18, 2021. Born in 1945 in Bucyrus, Ohio, Michael grew up in Anderson and Muncie, Indiana. He received both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After a few years in civilian work for the Department of Navy, Michael attended Stanford University, receiving his Master’s degree in Business in 1974. This led to a career in the cable television industry, first in management positions and later as president of his own company with acquisition and operation of several cable systems in Texas, Arizona, California and Colorado.
David, many boys in the troop followed the “trail” and achieved Eagle rank. Michael expanded his Scouting work at the Denver Area Council level, eventually becoming Peaceful Valley Ranch Director at the Council’s summer camp in Elbert. He enjoyed an active life, hiking, skiing, sailing, biking and scuba diving. He and Suzanne shared many wonderful travel adventures together and with family and good friends. They moved to Fort Collins in 2013 where they took advantage of life in a university town and the many amenities offered there.
He and his wife Suzanne built their home outside of Castle Rock in 1978. For the next 35 years, they raised their family there and witnessed the explosive growth of both the town and Douglas County. Michael was active in the Rotary Club for many years, including serving a term as president, and as a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Michael is survived by Suzanne, his loving wife of 52 years, his sons Peter and David, daughters-in-law Amanda and Robyn, five beautiful grandchildren; brothers William (Julie) and James Kruger; nephews Derek, Kyle, and Colin Kruger; and sister-in-law Gretchen Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rine and Charlotte Kruger.
Michael’s favorite volunteer work was as a Boy Scout leader and Scoutmaster for Troop 261 based at the United Methodist Church in Castle Rock. Along with sons Peter and
A celebration in honor of Michael’s life is planned for next summer. Contributions in memory of Michael may be made to the ALS Association at: als.org/donate.
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October 11, 1931 - November 5, 2021
Frank William Gappa was called to the Lord on Friday November 5th, 2021. Frank was born on October 11th, 1931. He was the son of Michael and Alma Gappa. He was born in Minco, Oklahoma. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served on the USNS GEN. E. D. Patrick. He attended the University of Colorado and graduated from the School of Journalism. He started his career at the Greeley Daily Tribune and was the Managing Editor at the Boulder Daily Camera. He also worked at the Duluth Herald/Tribune, was publisher of the Centre Daily Times in State College PA, and the Amsterdam Recorder in Amsterdam NY. He made a career of his passion - newspapers. He married his wonderful wife of 62 years in Boulder, Colorado. Frank loved being with his family and friends. He always had a great time and never let anybody down. Frank was a genuine old fashion gentleman. He was a dedicated husband and father who
taught his kids the importance of God and family. He loved to golf, watch baseball, dance, entertain and always looked forward to a bourbon and 7 in the evening. He is survived by his loving wife Cathleen Stang Gappa, son Rob (Diana) Gappa and daughters Missy (Lee) Morin, Becky (Bill) Moir, and his sister Rosemary MacIntyre, and brother Mike Gappa both of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has nine grandchildren and a greatgranddaughter and great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Gappa and son in law, Lee Morin. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Namaste Hospice and Father Fred Lucci. Donations in Franks memory can be made to Namaste Hospice Angel Foundation, www.namaste-health.com. Please visit www.olingerandrews.com for remembrances
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ACCESSING COLORADO How different resources are making the outdoors accessible to people with disabilities BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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hen looking to get outside and make memories with friends and family, disability should not be something that limits someone experiencing the outdoors. Check out examples of accessibility in Colorado that make the outdoors available for people with disabilities. Getting there When trying to choose an activity, navigating parks and outdoor spaces can be overwhelming for people with disabilities. From knowing where accessible trailheads are, to knowing where to park, there can be uncertainties in getting started. Ashley Lyn Olson, who started the website wheelchairtraveling.com, aims to make that experience easier. Growing up as someone who loved hiking and camping, Olson did not let her paralysis at 14 stop her from experiencing the outdoors. “I started the website in 2006. The mission is to empower people with limited mobility, their friends and loved ones. “ Her international site features city and park guides, hotel reviews, plane tips, tour companies and adaptive activities. She has the voices of more than 300 writers on the site. Her goal? Share her travel experience, and let others share theirs, all in hopes that it makes traveling to that location easier for the next person. Olson doesn’t always follow the “accessible” path though. Checking out things on her own, she has tried many trails that do not boast accessibility, but she thought looked flat enough for her chair. This way she opens up more options for people in the future who check out her site. Not every path she tries ends up being chair-friendly. “I’ve definitely got myself into jams,” she said. Olson explained how she has ended up with her wheels stuck, falling out of her chair, even losing a shoe. But her love of adventure propels her forward. Local opportunity Staunton State Park near Pine
A volunteer and participant enjoy a winter sport offered by the National Sports Center for the Disabled.
started its track chair program in 2017, which allows people with limited mobility the freedom to explore trails of the park. Track chairs are all-terrain wheelchairs. The program currently has four chairs, with another one on the way, and recently gave one to Barr Lake State Park near Brighton. Track chair program manager Natalie Burnside-Bostow says this chair hand-off was an important step in the program’s mission of accessibility. “One of our biggest goals is to continue to see our program spread to other parts (of Colorado), and to see other parts of Colorado build these types of programs,” Burnside-Bostow said. The program at Staunton sees people of all ages and all ability levels. “We get everything. Last weekend I had a 2-year-old, the week before that I had someone that it was their 91st birthday,” BurnsideBostow said. Most importantly, the program looks to break down barriers that many people with disabilities face in accessing the outdoors. In working with this program, Burnside-Bostow explains that while there may be perceived roadblocks, “No matter what the activity, there is a way to adapt the activity so everyone can participate.” The National Sports Center for the Disabled is an organization
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based in Denver that offers outdoor experiences across Colorado for people with disabilities. During their fall/winter season, the NSCD offers rock climbing, hiking/snowshoeing, adaptive alpine and cross-country skiing, shooting sports and more. Kim Easton, the CEO for the NSCD, says that the programs the organization offers keeps people coming back. “The majority of our individuals, once they find us and try something…..they kind of get hooked.” The NSCD is powered by volunteers that share their passion for sports and outdoors. The organization is coming up on its 52nd year of operation. Moving forward The Outdoor Equity Grant Program, established by Colorado House Bill 21-1318, wants to “increase access and opportunity for underserved youth and their families to experience Colorado’s open spaces, state parks, public lands, and other outdoor areas,” according to the program’s website. This program could prove instrumental in helping disabled youths be able to experience the outdoors in Colorado. Kenny Maestas is the legislative coordinator for the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition. He has been working on the grant program with representatives and senators from Colorado, making
A snowy day on the slopes is enjoyed by a volunteer and participant in an NSCD program.
sure the CCDC is heard. The grant coalition is made up of board members, including youth seats. Maestas said he sees the importance of young people being able to have access to the outdoors in a geographically diverse state. “And to live in one of the most beautiful states and never get to experience anything is a crime, I think,” Maestas said.
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he Colorado Wind Ensemble performs a free concert with the Eaglecrest High School Wind Ensemble at the high school, 5100 S. PicaSONYA’S dilly St., Centennial, at 7:30 p.m. on SAMPLER Nov. 13. David Kish directs music by Saint-Saens, Reed, Daughtry, Piazzola, local composer Alan Stein and more. Masks to be worn at all times.
State University in Muncie, Indiana won its annual “Design and Build” contest. See moaonline.org for images. Call for artists The 56th annual “Eye of the Camera” call for artists is open on Cafe, callforentry.org. Deadline is midnight, Nov. 16. Juror is Rupert Jenkins. Theme: “Space to Wonder.” Exhibit dates: Jan. 21 to March 12, 2022 at the Littleton Museum. K Contemporary Gallery “Zonz Rosa” by Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios and “I Know Not Where” by Shawn Huckins will be featured at K Contemporary Gallery, 1412 Wazee St., Denver from Nov. 20 to Jan. 8. Cuban-born Rios will hang his first show at K Contemporary, including more than a dozen largescale paintings with bilingual titles, dealing with the “red zone” at the center of Mexican colonies with bars, sex, options. Huckins’ show, “The Birds Will Sing,” takes its title from a Cajun folk song and includes 10 paintings
Art market Sonya Ellingboe Arapahoe Community College students will gain scholarship help when readers buy a ticket ($12) to the online Affordable Arts Festival Holiday Market website. All prices are $100 or less, as with the summer market. See AffordableArtsFestival. com. MOA The Museum of Outdoor Art, Englewood, has announced that “Genterra Mons,” an entry by Ball
that are recreations of 18th- and 19th-century landscapes, overlaid with intentionally dark statements. Information: kcontemporaryart. com.
Sowers is compared to Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin ... Tickets $38-$48, 720-509-1000, see lonetreeartscenter.org for season programs.
‘Cabaret de Profundis’ at Buntport Hannah Duggan and Nathan Hall will perform a musical production, “Cabaret de Profundis” or “How to Sing While Ugly Crying,” through Nov. 13 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Limited, distanced seats. Masks required and any attendee over 12 must be vaccinated. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. 303946-1388. Information: buntport.com.
Lone Tree Symphony The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra performs “Together at Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 5, including “Fantasia on Greensleeves,” “The Forest of Wild Thyme Overture” and “First Noel,” in addition to other holiday music. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.
Lone Tree Arts Center The Lone Tree Arts Center at 10075 Commons St. presents “Blockbuster Broadway” on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Featuring Davina and the Vagabonds and the Hot Club of Cowtown, a jazz trio. “The Finest Hour” at 8 p.m. on Nov. 12 is a celebration of music of the end of World War II, when Western swing, blues and pop-energized dance halls and radio waves prevailed. Davina
Colorado Book Awards Submissions are being accepted for awards to editors, illustrators, fiction, non-fiction, photography, poetry, and more. See Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book website for entry form. Information: coloradohumanities.org. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.
Museum is hopping for holidays Littleton attraction features livestock along with art exhibits BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Littleton Museum at 6028 S. Gallup St. will welcome adults and children now and through the holidays with exhibits inside and out on the farm: art, animals, “The Secret Life of Clothes” and more ... Entry is free but must be arranged in advance for everyone who visits. Go to tinyurl.com/4mn8dwf6. In the galleries, the 56th annual juried “Own an Original” is open through Dec. 31, with art submitted by artists and selected by a juror hired by the Littleton Fine Arts Committee. (This series of exhibits was started by early art
committees in the hopes that local folks might find it a good spot to buy holiday gifts for family and friends, and provide an outlet for area artists.) The museum’s shop is also a good place to find unique gifts.. Also in the galleries: “The Secret Life of Clothes,” an exhibit about the life cycle of clothing from fiber to finished garment, sale to storage, to finally, mending, storage or reuse. A variety of fashions as well as tools — materials and context on how clothes were made, cared for, mended and stored. More on this here ... Note that a call for artists went out Nov. 1 for entries for the 56th annual “Eye of the Camera” on Cafe, callforentry.org. The “Space to Wonder” opening will be Jan. 20 and the exhibit will run through March 12. Juror is Rupert Jenkins. Apply by midnight, Dec. 16. Tickets go on sale Nov. 20 for
members of Friends of the Library/Museum and for the public on Nov. 27 for the annual Holiday Evening on the Farm, a flashback to the 1860s, with luminarias and bonfires lighting the paths, a wagon ride, snacks, stories, costumed interpreters and more (my personal favorite). The date is Dec. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Get advance tickets — they may sell out...They will be available online or at the museum and library desks for cash or checks. The livestock currently in residence: two new Berkshire boars, ages four years and eight months old, who reside with Blanche, a gilt, who has not yet born piglets. The boars need names and suggestions from fans are welcomed. Are the animals OK in the cold? Yes, they are happy and well cared for, says a recent museum release. “The chickens have heat lamps and their water is warmed,
and Julie the mule gets extra hay ... Livestock including Julie the Mule, Ernest the Donkey, Fitzgerald and Ford the Oxen, Jed and Ferdinand, the Rams, Bud the Bull, June the Cow, Blanche the Pig, and the sheep flock — all get straw beds to bundle down into and extra calories to generate needed body heat and water troughs are warmed ...” (One can picture recent conversations with young visitors!) Finally, the notice reports that nearly 10,000 visited the recent harvest festival, where 900 locally grown pumpkins were sold, 1,140 cupcakes were gobbled up by children, along with 70 gallons of cider and 90 pounds of popcorn! This annual event was hosted by 79 volunteers from the Friends of the Library/Museum, a longtime local group which we heartily support. (Membership information at the museum and library desks.)
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Health officials urge mask wearing amid COVID surge Warning cites ‘steadily increasing cases,’ hospital bed capacity BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
With Colorado’s number of COVID-19 hospitalizations now higher than it was at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic’s first wave in the state in spring 2020, health officials are again urging residents to wear masks in public. The Nov. 5 announcement was called a statewide “public health advisory,” a term that state health officials appear not to have used before in news releases about the pandemic. The careful language reflected Colorado’s reluctance to again issue a mask mandate for the general public in most settings, a requirement that the state allowed to expire this spring. “As public health officials, we are issuing this statewide advisory due to steadily increasing cases and a concern for hospital bed capacity,” the metro Denver health officials wrote in a news release.
In a Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, pedestrians stroll in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver during a period PHOTO BY KATHRYN SCOTT/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN when an outdoor mask mandate was in effect in the city.
Colorado and the Denver metro region continue to see steady increases in COVID-19 cases, according to the release. On Nov. 4, Colorado’s rate of daily new cases — 49 per 100,000 people — was the fifth high-
est in the country and one of the fastest growing, the release said. The state’s number of hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 was 1,296 as of Nov. 5 — outpacing the 1,277 confirmed and
suspected COVID patients on April 9, 2020, the highest recorded number during Colorado’s first wave, according to state data. Deaths among Coloradans with COVID-19 have routinely reached above
20 per day since late September this year, with 29 deaths occurring on Oct. 17 alone. That’s the highest total since Jan. 10, when the state’s death rate was trending downward after the winter surge. The advisory was issued by the Metro Denver Partnership for Health, which includes the public health agencies of Boulder, Broomfield, Jefferson and Denver counties as well as Tri-County Health Department, which serves Adams and Arapahoe counties and provides certain publichealth services to Douglas County. Hospitals serving metro Denver are full or nearing capacity due to COVID-19, non-COVID-19 emergencies and other routine visits, with less than 10% of staffed beds available — a trend not seen at any other point in the pandemic, according to the news release. Nearly 40% of hospitals report current or anticipated staff shortages within the next week, the Nov. 5 release said. While Colorado’s current COVID hospitalizations are about two-thirds of SEE SURGE, P22
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Many Colo. voters have soured on Democrats, poll shows Survey offers ‘warning sign’ for Dems a year ahead of 2022 vote BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
Colorado voters have a less favorable view of Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and President Joe Biden compared to four months ago, according to a new poll released exactly a year out from the 2022 election. But while Democrats’ favorability numbers may have decreased, and Biden’s job approval took a hit, Polis’ approval numbers have stayed steady. Andrew Baumann, a pollster at the Democratic firm Global Strategy Group, which conducted the survey, said the results are “certainly a warning sign” for Democrats, namely when it comes to Biden’s decreases, which could affect the midterms. The Rocky Mountaineer poll of 800 Colorado registered voters was conducted Oct.19-24 by Global Strategy Group, in partnership with ProgressNow Colorado, a liberal political advocacy nonprofit. The survey was weighted to match Colorado’s voter registration split and had a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. Global Strategy Group is a repu-
President Joe Biden greets Gov. Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock after landing in Denver on Sept. 14. PHOTO BY HUGH CAREY/THE COLORADO SUN
table pollster with a B/C rating from FiveThirtyEight, the political datatracking website. Forty-nine percent of voters said they had a favorable view of Polis, compared with 41% who said they have an unfavorable view of the governor. That’s down from June, when the last edition of the Rocky
Mountaineer had Polis’ favorability at 56%, with 35% viewing him unfavorably. Forty percent of voters said they view Bennet favorably in the new poll, while 27% said they view him unfavorably. That’s down from June when 46% of voters said they viewed him favorably and 38% said
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viewed him unfavorably. When it comes to job approval, 47% of voters said they approve of the job Biden is doing while 50% said they disapprove. Another 3% said they didn’t know. The numbers are down from June, when 56% of voters said they approve of the job Biden is doing as president, while 40% said they disapprove and 4% said they didn’t know. For Polis, 57% approve of the job he is doing while 37% disapprove. Six percent said they didn’t know. The numbers are consistent with the June poll, when 58% of voters said they approve of the job Polis is doing as governor and 36% said they disapprove. “There’s no doubt that the presidential job approval matters in midterms,” Baumann said. “It’s down here. It’s down across the country. It’s not ideal.” Democrats still hold advantage Baumann thinks inflationary concerns and congressional Democrats’ infighting over two major spending bills are contributing to the declining favorability numbers. “It hasn’t been our finest hour,” he said. While Baumann said elements of the poll are concerning, he doesn’t think the numbers reflect a changing political situation in Colorado, which has favored Democrats in the last two election cycles. “Nothing in these data show that the fundamental political calculus in Colorado has changed,” Baumann said. Voters, for instance, still said they would back or lean toward backing a generic Democratic legislative candidate over a generic Republican candidate by a 7 percentage point margin if the election were held today. And 52% of voters said they would vote for or lean toward voting for Polis compared with the 35% who said they would vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl, who is currently a University of Colorado regent. The poll also asked voters if they would vote for or lean toward voting for Bennet in an election against Republican challengers Eli Bremer, a former Olympian who lives in Colorado Springs, and state Rep. Ron Hanks of Fremont County. Bennet was favored by at least 13 percentage points in both hypothetical matchups. Voters also said they trust Democrats more than Republicans when it comes to reducing air pollution and addressing climate change, raising wages for Colorado workers, improving public education and bringing down the cost of health care. When it comes to protecting public safety, handling the economic recovery after the pandemic and addressing Colorado’s rising cost of living, voters said they trust Democrats and the GOP equally. Thirty-eight percent of voters said they have a favorable view of former President Donald Trump, compared with 58% who have an unfavorable view of him. When asked about U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, 25% said they have a favorable view of the Garfield
County Republican while 38% said they have an unfavorable view of her. When asked if they agree or disagree that Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election, 67% of voters said they agree while 29% said they disagree. Four percent said they don’t know or refused to answer. Among Republicans, just 38% said they agree that Biden legitimately won last year’s presidential election, while 57% said they disagree. “Yes there’s been a little bit of a slip,” said Sara Loflin, who leads ProgressNow Colorado. But she said the poll clearly indicates Republicans “numbers are still in the toilet.” Voters support mask wearing, vaccination The poll also asked coronavirusrelated questions, revealing mixed news for Democrats. In June, 65% of registered voters said they approved of how Polis was handling the pandemic, while 30% said they disapproved and 5% said they didn’t know or refused to answer. When asked this month, 58% said they approved of how Polis is handling COVID-19, while 35% said they disapprove and 6% said they didn’t know or refused to answer. While Democratic voters remain supportive of how Polis has handled the pandemic, the October poll shows a decline in support among unaffiliated voters. Fifty-five percent of unaffiliated voters said they approved of the governor’s handling of COVID in the new poll, compared to 63% in June. Biden also saw a steep decline in his COVID-related job approval among Colorado voters. Back in June, 63% said they approved of how he was handling the pandemic. That dropped to 50% in October. A brighter spot for Democrats in the recent poll is that 54% of voters think Polis and Democrats “got it about right” when it comes to their handling of the pandemic. Twentyseven percent said Democrats overreacted while 12% said they didn’t take it seriously enough. Republicans in Colorado got much lower marks on the question. Just 31% said the GOP got it about right, while 44% said they didn’t take it seriously enough. The poll also asked about requiring health care workers and state employees to be vaccinated, requiring teachers and students to wear masks at schools, and requiring airline passengers to show proof of vaccination before flights. More supported than opposed all three. Sixty-two percent of voters said they are pro-mask while 30% said they are anti-mask. When asked about getting vaccinated against COVID, 74% said they are pro-vaccine while 20% said they are antivaccine. “The data shows Coloradans are really on one side of the debate about vaccines and masks,” Baumann said. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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what they were during the state’s winter surge last year, more people are now hospitalized in Colorado for other reasons — car accidents, heart attacks and issues caused by delayed medical care, The Colorado Sun reported. The state’s hospitals have not been more full during the pandemic, the Sun reported. Gov. Jared Polis has said that if the surge continues, Colorado will need to request medical surge teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, and halt elective surgeries, according to the release. “Elective” means a surgery or procedure can be delayed without undue risk to health. Hospitals may also need to resort to “crisis standards of care,” the release said. Crisis standards of care are guidelines for how the medical community should allocate scarce resources such as ventilators and intensive-care-unit beds in “the extreme case when patient needs exceed the resources available,” according to the state public-health department’s website. Polis recently issued executive orders that included action to give the state greater authority to direct transfers of patients between hospitals, the Sun reported. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Oct. 31 ordered hospitals to suspend cosmetic surgeries in order to free up staff and bed space; some
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WHY MASKS FOR THE VACCINATED? Many people in Colorado heard mask guidance change to include everyone — regardless of vaccination status — after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in late July updated its guidance. That change came amid the spread of the more-contagious delta coronavirus variant. In light of new data on the delta variant, the CDC at that time updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people. The CDC recommended “universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status,” according to its website. The CDC guidance applied to schools everywhere — and to other indoor settings in counties with “substantial transmission” of the virus, according to John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health Department. hospitals have already gone further, delaying needed but non-emergency procedures, the Sun reported. As of Oct. 30, the metro region alone had 581 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 — a number that has been increasing over the past weeks, the release said. A majority of these COVID hospitalizations — about 80% — continue to be among the unvaccinated, the release said. The news release seemed to signal that more “advisories” — not orders — would be forthcoming if coronavirus trends continue to worsen. “As public health officials, we
will continue to monitor trends in COVID-19, especially as the region moves into flu season and with holidays approaching, and issue advisories as needed,” the release said. Details of officials’ guidance The state public-health department and the Metro Denver Partnership for Health urged the following actions and underscored the following information in the health advisory: • Wear a mask when in crowded public indoor spaces whether vaccinated or not, even in locations where your home county does not already require it. That’s especially important when visiting restaurants, bars, gyms and other crowded places that do not require proof of vaccination for staff and patrons. • Move public and private gatherings and events outdoors whenever possible to increase ventilation (air circulation). • Persons at high COVID risk — those who are not fully vaccinated and those with conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID — should consider staying out of public indoor spaces until the case rate has declined. • Flu season has begun, so Coloradans should get a flu shot, which can be given at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. • All eligible individuals should get vaccinated, including completing both doses of a vaccine if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then get a booster dose after six months for extra protec-
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Mountain Vista upsets Broomfield’s Legacy in playoffs Highlands Ranch school forces 5 turnovers; Creek up next BY JONATHAN MANESS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Eighteenth-seeded Mountain Vista High School of Highlands Ranch pulled out all the stops to upset No. 15 Legacy High of Broomfield in the opening round of the CHSAA Class 5A state football playoffs Nov. 6. Mountain Vista’s Golden Eagles scored 21 unanswered points and forced five turnovers to upset the favored Lightning 42-17 at Five Star Stadium in Westminster. The Golden Eagles now have the tough task of upsetting the defending state champions, No. 2-seeded Cherry Creek, which had a bye in the first round. At pres time, the game’s date had not been set. “(Cherry Creek) is a great program. I’ve known (Creek coach Dave) Logan for a long time now,” Mountain Vista coach Garrett Looney said. “We have to play near perfect football and not make mistakes. I’m super proud of our kids and how they responded, but now we have to face the defending state champi-
Mountain Vista linebacker Carter Daniels (49) leaps over a block from Legacy’s Luke Biller, left, to close in on Lightning ball carrier Braelon Tate during a CHSAA 5A playoff game at Five Star North Stadium in Westminster Nov. 6. The Golden Eagles scored early, then took over PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY defensively to win easily 42-17.
ons.” While the Golden Eagles didn’t play perfectly against Legacy, they showed enough resilience to take advantage of the mistake-prone Lightning. Legacy’s mistakes gave
Mountain Vista and their talented freshman quarterback, Austyn Modrzewski, too many opportunities. Modrzewski shredded Legacy’s stout defense for 317 yards and six touchdown passes
in the contest, including a connection with fellow freshman Jakhai Mack on a 51-yard connection on the opening drive. The Lightning cut the deficit to 7-3 after Chris Mcmillan connected on a
40-yard field goal to end the first half. However, things took a turn for worst for the Lightning in the second half. Legacy turned the SEE FOOTBALL, P25
Creek takes regional volleyball championship
Cherry Creek’s Carter Booth prepares to serve during the Region 1 state volleyball tournament on Nov. 6. Booth was a dominant force at the net as the Bruins advanced to the state tournament. Creek was the regional champion following 3-0 victories over WestPHOTO BY JIM BENTON minster and Chatfield.
12 teams secure spots in state tournament to be held in Colorado Springs BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Cherry Creek, the top-seeded team in the 12 Class 5A state regional volleyball tournaments, rolled to wins over Westminster and Chatfield of Jefferson County to capture the Region 1 championship on Nov. 6. The Bruins beat Westminster, 3-0, with 25-9, 25-5 and 25-10 set victories, and then whipped Chatfield, 3-0, with 25-21, 25-20 and 25-10 wins in the sets. “I thought we played really well,” said Creek coach Steve Huntingdale. “As a whole group we played well. I’m really proud of the kids.” Carter Booth, a 6-foot-7 senior who is the daughter of Denver Nuggets general manger Calvin Booth, was a dominant player for the Bruins as she repeatedly scored points with kills. “Carter Booth was great,” said
Huntingdale. “She’s just a phenomenal player. But all our passers and defenders did a really great job. Our hitters got some really good looks. So it was just us handling the ball, passing and defense. That relieves a lot of pressure and we could put a lot of offense on.” Booth had 30 kills in the two matches. She had 21 kills and three blocks against Chatfield in the Bruins’ second match of the day. Natalia Landry had 12 digs against Chatfield and five in the match with Westminster. Anna Van Wyk finished the two matches with 49 assists. The 12 regional champions advance to the state tournament, which will be held Nov. 11-13 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. “We just want to be consistent at the state tournament,” said Huntingdale. “The teams are going to be real consistent so the team that can play the steadiest, best volleyball for a longest amount of time is going to be hard to beat. “So that is going to be the focus. It’s going to be emotional, you win points and lose points. You’ve got to
keep driving and think about this (the next) point.” Other regional champions who earned spots in the state tournament were Parker-area Chaparral, which captured the Region 2 crown, and Grandview of Aurora, which beat Littleton’s Heritage en route to winning in Region 3. Mountain Vista of Highlands Ranch beat Doherty of Colorado Springs and Eaglecrest of Centennial to take the Region 4 crown while Valor Christian of Highlands Ranch took the Region 5 title. Defending state champion Rampart of Colorado Springs was the Region 6 winner, Broomfield came out on top in Region 7, while Ralston Valley of Arvada had a tough match against Douglas County of Castle Rock but won the Region 8 title. Highlands Ranch downed Brighton to win the Region 9 championship, Pueblo West was the Region 10 winner, Parker-area Legend reigned in Region 11 and 25th seed Rock Canyon of Highlands Ranch won Region 12. In Class 3A, Parker-area Lutheran won the Region 3 title.
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ball over three times in its own territory in the third quarter. And to make matters worse, starting quarterback Camdyn Johnston left the game with an injured shoulder early in the quarter. A snap that sailed over the punter’s head early in the quarter gave Mountain Vista the ball at Legacy’s 13-yard line. One play later, Modrzewski found Chris Smith to advance the lead. Next drive, Legacy fumbled the ball at the 30, and Modrzewski found Mack on the following play to push the lead to 18 points. Modrzewski added another touchdown in the quarter with a screen pass to Elam Parises to give Mountain Vista a commanding 28-3 lead after three quarters. Legacy finally saw some success late by running the wildcat formation late. Braelon Tate, who was battling an injured ankle in the contest, scored a 1-yard plunge to open the fourth. He then broke loose for a 54-yard run that set up his second touchdown in the contest. But Modrzewski sealed the victory with a late touchdown pass to Tyrone Williams. “(Legacy) was a good team, they had injuries which hurt, but our team showed great resolve,” Looney said. “We made a couple of adjustments in the second half and our kids played really well.” Tate had 127 yards in the contest and finishes his career at Legacy by breaking the school’s record for points scored with 114. On the defensive side of the ball, Jackson Smith, Kaiden Rivera and Carter Daniels all had interceptions for Mountain Vista, while Alex Gottschalk had a pair of sacks and a fumble recovery. Johnson had an interception for Legacy. Mountain Vista’s season record was 5-6, 1-4 in 5A Douglas County. Legacy finished the season with a record of 6-5, 4-1 in the class 5A North League. For more CHSAA 5A prep football playoff results, go online to tinyurl. com/5Afootballplayoffs
Mountain Vista freshman receiver Jakhai Mack takes advantage of a Legacy defensive lapse and scores the Golden Eagles’ first PHOTOS BY STEFAN BRODSKY touchdown in a CHSAA 5A playoff game at Five Star North Stadium Nov. 6. Mountain Vista won, 42-17.
Mountain Vista defenders swarm to stop Legacy’s Braelon Tate during a CHSAA 5A playoff game Nov. 6 at Five Star North Stadium. The Golden Eagles won 42-17.
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On a dirt road in rural Elbert County about 10 miles east of Parker, a blue pickup truck drives toward Peachy Farms, a farm-animal rescue, education and therapy center. The bed of the truck is piled high with bright orange Halloween pumpkins. Behind the wheel is Mimi Nouri. Nouri is the founder of Lone Treebased Garden to Farm, a nonprofit that seeks to prevent food waste by providing local farms with excess produce from residential gardens. Once she arrives, Katrina Wright, owner and operator of Peachy Farms, starts cutting up the pumpkins. She is surrounded by over 100 animals including pigs, goats, llamas, alpacas, horses, emus, ducks, chickens, quail, and more. They have been receiving produce deliveries from Nouri for about a month. Nouri started Garden to Farm in the early summer of 2021, as the result of an apple tree in her backyard producing an abundance of fruit.
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She was inspired to do something to prevent the apples from going to waste. “Why am I not donating this and helping the smaller, rural farming communities that we have here in Colorado?” she thought. Nouri started making calls to local farms, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Four farms in the area welcomed the extra produce as feed for their animals. “[The farms] were like, ‘We love it, we need the help, please bring it to us,’” recalls Nouri. Nouri wants to make as big an impact as possible. She posted on NextDoor, Facebook, and Instagram, asking neighbors to donate their excess garden produce as well. Then, she thought ahead to fall and Halloween. “I knew we were going to have tons of pumpkins,” she says. She put out another post asking neighbors for their carved pumpkins, even offering to pick them up herself. “On Halloween night, my phone blew up,” says Nouri. She has collected over 50 pumpkins to donate. Peachy Farm, at 42900 Vista Ridge Road, is grateful for the extra food, SEE PUMPKINS, P39
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0024 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/8/2021 12:43:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Mary Maybee Original Beneficiary: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 7/1/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013054843 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $513,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $216,183.30 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 timely pay property charges such as tax and insurance payments under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 58, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8701 Mallard Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
as nominee for LoanDepot.com, LLC., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/10/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 3/20/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018016053 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $308,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $304,316.07 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 24, BLOCK 3, MEAD'S CROSSING AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11281 Rodeo Cir, 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, December 8, 2021, 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: 10/14/2021 Last Publication: 11/11/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/23/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-21-893313-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0023 First Publication: 10/14/2021 Last Publication: 11/11/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
City and County
Dated: 9/8/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
ORDINANCE NO. 5.28.28
Public Notice
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5.02 of the Parker Municipal Code Authorizing Communal Outdoor Dining Areas
HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-21-893373-LL
The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on November 1, 2021.
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0024 First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 940049 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0023
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, has by resolution set a public hearing regarding the Pine Drive Property Annexation on November 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker Colorado 80138. The purpose of the public hearing is to determine if the petition for annexation for the property described in this public notice complies with Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and meets the applicable requirements of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12105. The Town Council Resolution No. 21-042,
To Whom It May Concern: On 8/19/2021 12:45:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: David F. House Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
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Series of 2021, reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-042, Series of 2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE PINE DRIVE PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION PETITION WITH C.R.S. § 31-12-107 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Petitioner owns certain real property in Douglas County commonly known as the Pine Drive Property, which is described on attached Exhibit A (the “Real Property”); WHEREAS, the Petitioner submitted to the Town a Petition for Annexation (the “Annexation Petition”) concerning the Real Property; WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, this Town Council, sitting as the governing body of the Town, shall determine whether the Annexation Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1); and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado (the “Town”), has satisfied itself concerning the compliance for the Annexation Petition with the requirements of C.R.S. § 3112-107(1) and must now proceed to consider the proposed annexation of the Real Property to and by the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Annexation Petition for the proposed annexation of the Real Property into the Town substantially complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1). Section 2. A public hearing on the eligibility of the Real Property to be annexed into the Town will be conducted on November 15, 2021, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended. Section 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Town Council. RESOLVED AND PASSED this 4th day of October, 2021. TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO Jeff Toborg, Mayor ATTEST: Chris Vanderpool, Acting Town Clerk EXHIBIT A Legal Description TRACT H OF PARKER NORTH AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 247647, DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, STATE OF COLORADO. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 1.95 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Legal Notice No. 939835 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, has by resolution set a public hearing regarding the Kime Ranch Property Annexation on December 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker Colorado 80138. The purpose of the public hearing is to determine if the petition for annexation for the property described in this public notice complies with Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and meets the applicable requirements of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12105. The Town Council Resolution No. 21-042, Series of 2021, reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-043, Series of 2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE KIME RANCH PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION PETITION WITH C.R.S. § 31-12-107 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 6, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Petitioner owns certain real property in Douglas County commonly known as the Kime Ranch Property, which is described on attached Exhibit A (the “Real Property”); WHEREAS, the Petitioner submitted to the Town a Petition for Annexation (the “Annexation Petition”) concerning the Real Property; WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, this Town Council, sitting as the governing body of the Town, shall determine whether the Annexation Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1); and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado (the “Town”), has satisfied itself concerning the compliance for the Annexation Petition with the requirements of C.R.S. § 3112-107(1) and must now proceed to consider the proposed annexation of the Real Property to and by the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Annexation Petition for the proposed annexation of the Real Property into the Town substantially complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1). Section 2. A public hearing on the eligibility of the Real Property to be annexed into the Town will be conducted on December 6, 2021, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended. Section 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Town Council. RESOLVED AND PASSED this 25th day of October, 2021. TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO Jeff Toborg, Mayor ATTEST: Chris Vanderpool, Town Clerk EXHIBIT A Legal Description of Parcel 2 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MONUMENTED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 23 BY A 3" BRASS CAP STAMPED "2690", AND AT THE NORTH QUARTER OF SECTION 23 BY A 1-1/2" BRASS CAP, SAID LINE BEARS N89°31'03"E. BEGINNING AT THE EAST SIXTEENTH CORNER OF SECTION 23 AND SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. THENCE ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, S00°21'26"E A DISTANCE OF 488.30 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE EXISTING BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN OF PARKER AS ANNEXED IN WILLOW POINTE ANNEXATION, RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. 320260, IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE ON SAID EXISTING BOUNDARY, S89°31'03"W A DISTANCE OF 669.29 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF DALTON SUBDIVISION 3RD AMENDMENT, RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2016082720, IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE ON SAID EAST LINE, N00°20'45"W A DISTANCE OF 488.30 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23; THENCE ON SAID NORTH LINE N89°31'03"E A DISTANCE OF 669.19 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING A CALCULATED AREA OF 326,789 SQUARE FEET OR 7.5021 ACRES. Legal Notice No. 940012 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET 2021 AMENDMENT OLDE TOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Olde Town Metropolitan District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held via Zoom/Audio and Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 E. Prentice Ave Suite 103E Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111 at 12:00 p.m., on November 16, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Copies of the proposed 2022 budget and, if
necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2021 budget are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2022 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2021 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District. Zoom/Audio Information: https://zoom.us/j/91020555954?pwd=QUJSZFF NaXlZazB3VkZDQUlvNmtSZz09 Meeting ID: 910 2055 5954 Passcode: 392711 Telephone +1 253 215 8782 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OLDE TOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Legal Notice No. 939817 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Various Douglas County School District Locations 2021 Castle Rock Package – Capital Improvement Projects Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on or about 11/22/2021, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. make final settlement with Adolfson & Peterson Construction for the 2021 Castle Rock Package Capital Improvement Projects at Various Douglas County School District Locations. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Adolfson & Peterson Construction, any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before 11/22/2021. FINAL SETTLEMENT will be made, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: 11/01/2021 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Sandy Maresh Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No. 940025 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Castle View High School DCSD Bond 2018 - Tennis Courts Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on or about November 22, 2021 at the hour of 3:00 p.m. make final settlement with Field Turf USA, Inc. for the DCSD Bond 2018 – Tennis Courts Project at Castle View High School. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Field Turf USA, Inc., any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before November 22, 2021. FINAL SETTLEMENT will be made, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: November 1, 2021. DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Sandy Maresh Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No. 940026 First Publication: November 11, 2021
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Public Notices Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET Castle Rock General Improvement District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a proposed budget for the year 2022 has been submitted to the Board of Commissioners of the Castle Rock General Improvement District; a copy of such proposed budget for 2022 has been filed at the Town of Castle Rock, 100 N Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed 2022 budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Castle Rock General Improvement District to be held at the Town of Castle Rock, 100 N Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Any interested elector of the Castle Rock General Improvement District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. A resolution levying General Property Taxes for the year 2021, for 2022 collection for the Town of Castle Rock Festival Park Commons General Improvement District will also be submitted for consideration. Dated: November 11, 2021 Legal Notice No. 940069 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the OmniPark Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 at 11:30 a.m. on November 15, 2021 and via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 720-547-5281 and enter passcode 219 587 963#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.omniparkmd.org. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Please contact Rachel Alles by email at rachel.alles@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7952 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. OMNIPARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Richard Egitto, President Legal Notice No. 939966 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 5.28.27 A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5.02 of the Parker Municipal Code Relating to Takeout and Delivery Permit Notification The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on November 1, 2021. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 940047 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 16, 2021 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2021 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us. Legal Notice No. 940037 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Alexander Way Annexation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Annexation has been presented to the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado. The Town Council adopted Resolution No. 2021095 that found the petition to be in substantial compliance with Colorado law and set a public hearing to be held on December 7, 2021 at 6pm in the Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado to determine if the Alexander
Way Annexation, property described therein, is eligible for annexation under Colorado law. The public hearing may also be attended virtually via http://CRgov.com/CouncilMeeting and clicking on the Participate Live link. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-095 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY, WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY 455 ALEXANDER, LLC, AND TIERRA INVESTORS, LLC, IS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE II, SECTION 30 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND SECTION 31-12-107(1), C.R.S.; AND SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO DETERMINE IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ELIGIBLE FOR ANNEXATION UNDER ARTICLE II, SECTION 30 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND SECTIONS 31-12-104 AND 31-12-105, C.R.S. (Alexander Way Annexation) WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, a petition (the “Petition”) was filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado (the “Town”) by 455 Alexander, LLC and Tierra Investors (the “Petitioner”) for the annexation of a 73.76-acre parcel of land located east of the Silver Heights subdivision, north of Alexander Place, and west of the Diamond Ridge Estates subdivision, as more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Petition requests that the Town annex the Property; and WHEREAS, the Petition states that it is signed by persons: (i) comprising more than fifty percent of the landowners in the area to be annexed and (ii) owning more than fifty percent of the area to be annexed, excluding public streets, and alleys and any land owned by the Town, as required by Article II, Section 30(1)(b) of the Colorado Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31-12-107(1)(f), C.R.S., the Town Council, without undue delay, is required to determine if the Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements set forth in Article II, Section 30(1) (b) of the Colorado Constitution and Section 3112-107(1), C.R.S.; and WHEREAS, upon such determination, the Town Council is required to set a date, time, and place for a hearing to determine whether the Property is eligible for annexation to the Town in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings. The Town Council finds and determines that: A. The Petition requests that the Town annex the Property; B. The Petition is signed by persons: (i) comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners of the Property and (ii) owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the Property, excluding public streets and alleys, and any land owned by the Town; C. The Petition substantially complies with the requirements of Section 30(1)(b) of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S; D. The Petition is accompanied by a map containing the information required by Section 31-12-107(1)(d), C.R.S.; and. E. No signature on the Petition is dated more than 180 days prior to the date of filing of the Petition with the Town Clerk. Section 2. Public Hearing. Pursuant to Section 31-12-108, C.R.S., a public hearing is scheduled before the Town Council on December 7, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., at the Castle Rock Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, for the purpose of enabling the Town Council to determine whether: A. The Property is eligible for annexation to the Town in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S.; B. Whether an election of the landowners and registered electors in the area to be annexed is required under Article II, Section 30(1)(a) of the Colorado Constitution and Section 31-12-107(2), C.R.S.; and C. Whether additional terms and conditions are to be imposed upon the proposed annexation.
“1993 LS 13485”, AND CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26 TO BEAR SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST TO THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS REFERENCED BY A WITNESS CORNER, LOCATED 25.0 FEET SOUTH OF SAID NORTH QUARTER CORNER, AND MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “25’ WC LS 13155”; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST, 1292.65 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 103535 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST, 913.25 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A OF DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES FILING TWO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LIMITS OF SAID TRACT A THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES; 1) SOUTH 00°31’06” WEST, 475.23 FEET; 2) SOUTH 53°29’05” EAST, 1424.51 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT A, AND THE INTERSECTION WITH A LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “1993 LS 6935” AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP MARKED: “LS 27011”; THENCE ALONG SAID INTERSECTED LINE, SOUTH 89°11’37” EAST, 359.30 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN THE DEED RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2020114077; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LIMITS OF SAID PARCEL THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES; 1) SOUTH 39°44’05” EAST, 253.32 FEET; 2) SOUTH 25°03’40” EAST, 528.12 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, SOUTH 89°41’25” WEST, 2392.48 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL, NORTH 00°04’19” EAST, 714.39 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL AND THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN SAID NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26, AND SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG SAID INTERSECTED LINE, NORTH 89°11’37” WEST, 418.14 FEET TO SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 5; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 5, NORTH 00°31’36” EAST, 1303.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION, CONTAINING 73.76 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION WAS PREPARED BY, OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF, MICHAEL C. CREGGER, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, COLORADO REGISTRATION NO. 22564 FOR AND ON BEHALF OF IMEG CORP ON JULY 12, 2021. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION ALEXANDER WAY TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO The undersigned (collectively, “Petitioner”), in accordance with Section 30(1)(b) of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Colorado (the “State Constitution”) and the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965 as set forth in Article 12, Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended and as in effect on the submission date set forth below (the “Annexation Act”), hereby petitions the Town Council (the “Council”) of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado (the “Town”) to annex to the Town the unincorporated territory located in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, which property is more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Annexation Property”). In support of this petition (“Petition”), Petitioner alleges that: 1. It is desirable and necessary that the Annexation Property be annexed to the Town. 2. The requirements of Section 30(1)(b) of Article II of the State Constitution and Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 of the Annexation Act exist or have been met. 3. The Petitioner comprises more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners in the area of the Annexation Property and owns more than fifty percent (50%) of the Annexation Property, excluding public streets and alleys and any land owned by the Town.
Section 3. Notice of Hearing. The Town Clerk shall give notice of said hearing in the manner prescribed by Section 31-12-108(2), C.R.S.
4. The signer of this Petition is the owner of one hundred percent (l00%) of the area of the Annexation Property exclusive of public streets and alleys and any land owned by the Town.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective on the date and at the time of its adoption.
5. Not less than one-sixth (1/6) of the perimeter of the Annexation Property is contiguous with the Town’s current municipal boundaries.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October, 2021, by the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado on first and final reading by a vote of 7 for and 0 against.
6. A community of interest exists between the Annexation Property and the Town.
ATTEST: Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK Jason Gray, Mayor Approved as to form: Michael J. Hyman, Town Attorney Approved as to Content: Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services EXHIBIT A Legal Description of Property to be Annexed A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 3 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED:
7. The Annexation Property is urban or will be urbanized in the near future. 8. The Annexation Property is integrated with or is capable of being integrated with the Town. 9. The Annexation Property is not presently a part of any incorporated city, city and county, or town; nor have any proceedings been commenced for annexation of part or all of the Annexation Property to any other municipality; nor has any election for annexation of the Annexation Property or substantially the same territory to the Town been held within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition. 10. The proposed annexation will not result in the detachment of area from any school district and attachment of the same to another school district. 11. Except to the extent necessary to avoid dividing parcels within the Annexation Property
held in identical ownership, at least fifty percent (50%) of which are within the three (3) mile limit, the proposed annexation will not extend the municipal boundary of the Town more than three (3) miles in any direction from any point of the current municipal boundary in one (1) year. 12. In establishing the boundaries of the Annexation Property, if a portion of a platted street or alley is annexed, the entire width of said street or alley shall be included within the area annexed; and, reasonable access shall not be denied to landowners, owners of easements, or the owners of franchises, adjoining any platted street or alley to be annexed that will not be bounded on both sides by the Town. 13. In establishing the boundaries of the Annexation Property, no land which is held in identical ownership, whether consisting of a single tract or parcel of real estate or two or more contiguous tracts or parcels of real estate: (a) is being divided into separate parts or parcels without the written consent of the landowner thereof unless such tracts or parcels are separated by a dedicated street, road or other public way; or (b) comprising twenty (20) acres or more (which, together with buildings and improvements situate thereon having a valuation for assessment in excess of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for ad valorem tax purposes for the year next preceding the proposed annexation) is included in the Annexation Property without the written consent of the landowner. 14. The legal description of the lands owned by the signer of this Petition is set forth underneath the name of such Petitioner on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 15. The Petitioner signed this Petition no more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the date of filing. 16. Attached to this Petition as Exhibit C is the Affidavit of Circulator of this Petition that the signature hereon is the signature of the person whose name it purports to be. 17. This Petition is accompanied by four (4) prints of an annexation map containing, among other things, the following information: (a) a written legal description of the boundaries of the Annexation Property; (b) a map showing the boundaries of the Annexation Property (c) within the annexation map, a showing of the location of each ownership tract in unplatted land and, if part or all of the area is platted, the boundaries and the plat numbers of the plots or of lots and blocks; and (d) next to the boundary of the Annexation Property, a drawing of the contiguous boundary of the Town and the contiguous boundary of any other municipality abutting the Annexation Property, if any. 18. In connection with the processing of this Petition, the Petitioner requests that the Town: (a) institute the process to establish planned development (“PD”) zoning for the Annexation Property in accordance with applicable provisions of the Town’s Municipal Code (the “Code”) and in accordance with any applicable provisions of Section 31-12-115 of the Annexation Act; and (b) approve and execute a development agreement acceptable to Petitioner and the Town (the “Development Agreement”) which establishes vested property rights for the Annexation Property for an agreed upon term, pursuant to Chapter 17.08 of the Code and Article 68, Title 24, Colorado Revised Statutes, and which, in conjunction with the PD zoning, will establish the development plan for the Annexation Property. 19. Petitioner has filed this Petition subject to the following conditions: (a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Petitioner, the annexation of the Annexation Property into the Town shall not be effective unless concurrently with the Council’s final approval of an ordinance annexing the Annexation Property into the Town, the Council gives its final approval to (A) zoning regulations for the Annexation Property in form and substance satisfactory to the Petitioner, and (B) the Development Agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Petitioner which among other things creates vested rights for the Annexation Property pursuant to existing Town ordinances or resolution and Section 24-68-101, C.R.S., et seq.; and (b) Petitioner hereby reserves the right to withdraw this Petition, and thereby prevent the Annexation Property from being annexed into the Town, by so notifying the Town Clerk in writing prior to the later to occur of: (i) the occurrence of the conditions to effectiveness of the annexation as set forth in Section 31-12-113(2)(b) of the Annexation Act; (ii) a later date, if any, set forth in the Development Agreement. 20. Upon the annexation of the Annexation Property becoming effective, and subject to the conditions set forth in this Petition, and to be set forth in the Development Agreement and the documents constituting the terms of the PD zoning for the Annexation Property (the “PD Documents”), the Annexation Property shall be subject to the regulations of the Town, except as otherwise set forth in the Development Agreement and the PD Documents, and except for general taxation purposes in which case the annexation shall be deemed effective on January 1 of the next succeeding year following adoption of the annexation ordinance. 21. This Petition is filed on the condition that the zoning requested by Petitioner under paragraph 18 (a), above, is granted by the Town as provided in the Development Agreement, and the Town agrees that no filing of the annexation ordinance and annexation maps as provided under Section 31-12-113, subsection (2)(a)(II)(A) of the Annexation Act shall be made until, and unless the
requested zoning is granted and no longer subject to appeal. 22. Except for the terms and conditions of this Petition, the Development Agreement and the PD Documents, which terms and conditions Petitioner has approved or shall expressly approve, and therefore do not constitute an imposition of additional terms and conditions within the meaning of Section 31-12-112(1) of the Annexation Act, Petitioner requests that no additional terms and conditions be imposed upon annexation of the Annexation Property to the Town. THEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, complete and approve the annexation of the Annexation Property pursuant and subject to the provisions of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended, and the terms and conditions of this Petition. Respectfully submitted this 13th day of August, 2021 Signature of Landowner/Petitioner 455 ALEXANDER LLC By: Jacques Machol Its: Co-Manager Date of Signature: August 13, 2021 Mailing Address: 700 17th Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202 Signature of Landowner/Petitioner TIERRA INVESTORS, LLC By: Lenn Haffeman Its: Member Date of Signature: August 13, 2021 Mailing address: 851 South High Street Denver, CO 80209 EXHIBIT A TO PETITION FOR ANNEXATION Legal Description of Annexation Property A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 3 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “1993 LS 13485”, AND CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26 TO BEAR SOUTH 89°23’27”EAST TO THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS REFERENCED BY A WITNESS CORNER, LOCATED 25.0 FEET SOUTH OF SAID NORTH QUARTER CORNER, AND MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “25’ WC LS 13155”; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27”EAST, 1292.65 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 103535 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27”EAST, 913.25 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A OF DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES FILING TWO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LIMITS OF SAID TRACT A THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES; 1) SOUTH 00°31’06”WEST, 475.23 FEET; 2) SOUTH 53°29’05”EAST, 1424.51 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT A, AND THE INTERSECTION WITH A LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “1993 LS 6935” AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP MARKED: “LS 27011”; THENCE ALONG SAID INTERSECTED LINE, SOUTH 89°11’37”EAST, 359.30 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN THE DEED RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2020114077; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LIMITS OF SAID PARCEL THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES; 1) SOUTH 39°44’05”EAST, 253.32 FEET; 2) SOUTH 25°03’40”EAST, 528.12 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, SOUTH 89°41’25”WEST, 2392.48 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL, NORTH 00°04’19”EAST, 714.39 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL AND THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN SAID NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26, AND SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG SAID INTERSECTED LINE, NORTH 89°11’37”WEST, 418.14 FEET TO SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 5; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 5, NORTH 00°31’36”EAST, 1303.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION, CONTAINING 73.76 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION WAS PREPARED BY, OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF, MICHAEL C. CREGGER, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, COLORADO REGISTRATION NO. 22564 FOR AND ON BEHALF OF IMEG CORP ON JULY 12, 2021. EXHIBIT B TO PETITION FOR ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND OWNED BY 455 ALEXANDER LLC Name of Owner: 455 Alexander LLC Address of Owner: 700 17th Street, Ste 200 Denver, CO 80202 Legal description and address of land owned by 455 Alexander LLC in area proposed for annexation: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL
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Public Notices MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 3 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED “1993 LS 13485”, AND CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26 TO BEAR SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST TO THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS REFERENCED BY A WITNESS CORNER, LOCATED 25.0 FEET SOUTH OF SAID NORTH QUARTER CORNER, AND MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED “25’ WC LS 13155”; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST, 1292.65 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 103535 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST, 913.25 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A OF DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES FILING TWO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LIMITS OF SAID TRACT A THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES; 1) SOUTH 00°31’06” WEST, 475.23 FEET; 2) SOUTH 53°29’05” EAST, 1424.51 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT A, AND THE INTERSECTION WITH A LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “1993 LS 6935” AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM, CAP MARKED “LS 27011”; THENCE ALONG SAID INTERSECTED LINE, SOUTH 89°11’37” EAST, 359.30 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN THE DEED RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2020114077; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LIMITS OF SAID PARCEL THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES; 1) SOUTH 39°44’05” EAST, 253.32 FEET; 2) SOUTH 25°03’40” EAST, 528.12 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL, SOUTH 89°41’25” WEST, 2392.48 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL, NORTH 00°04’19” EAST, 714.39 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL AND THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN SAID NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26, AND SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG SAID INTERSECTED LINE, NORTH 89°11’37” WEST, 418.14 FEET TO SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 5; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 5, NORTH 00°31’36” EAST, 1303.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Percentage owned by 455 Alexander LLC: 48% EXHIBIT B TO PETITION FOR ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND OWNED BY TIERRA INVESTORS, LLC Name of Owner: Tierra Investors, LLC Address of Owner: 851 S. High St., Denver, CO 80209 Legal description and address of land owned by Tierra Investors, LLC in area proposed for annexation:
MICHAEL C. CREGGER, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, COLORADO REGISTRATION NO. 22564 FOR AND ON BEHALF OF IMEG CORP ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2020. Percentage owned by Tierra Investors, LLC: 52% EXHIBIT C TO PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AFFIDAVIT OF CIRCULATOR STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF DENVER
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The undersigned, Lenn Haffeman, being duly sworn upon his oath, deposes and states: 1. That the affiant circulated the Petition for Annexation of lands known as Alexander Way to the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, for the purpose of obtaining the signature of the petitioners. 2. That the signatures thereon are the signatures of the persons or parties whose names they purport to be. /s/ Lenn Hoffman Date: August 13, 2021 Subscribed and sworn before me this 13th day of August, 2021. My commission expires Sept. 20, 2021 Karen Z. Henry, Notary Public WITNESS my hand and official seal. Legal Notice No. 939975 Publication Dates: November 4, 2021, Second Publication: November 11, 2021, Third Publicaton: November 18, 2021, Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET Castle Rock Urban Renewal Authority NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a proposed budget for the year 2022 has been submitted to the Board of Commissioners of the Castle Rock Urban Renewal Authority; a copy of such proposed budget for 2022 has been filed at the Town of Castle Rock, 100 N Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed 2022 budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Castle Rock Urban Renewal Authority to be held at the Town of Castle Rock, 100 N Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Any interested elector of the Castle Rock Urban Renewal Authority may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Dated: November 11, 2021 Legal Notice No. 940070 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 9.341 A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Colorado Opioids Settlement Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Colorado Acting through its Attorney General and the Colorado Department of Law, and the Participating Local Governments, including the Town of Parker The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on November 1, 2021.
A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 3 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “1993 LS 13485”, AND CONSIDERING THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 26 TO BEAR SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST TO THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS REFERENCED BY A WITNESS CORNER, LOCATED 25.0 FEET SOUTH OF SAID NORTH QUARTER CORNER, AND MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “25’ WC LS 13155”; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27”EAST, 1292.65 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 103535 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 89°23’27” EAST, 913.25 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A OF DIAMOND RIDGE ESTATES FILING TWO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LIMITS OF SAID TRACT A THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES; 1) SOUTH 00°31’06”WEST, 475.23 FEET; 2) SOUTH 53°29’05”EAST, 1424.51 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT A, AND THE INTERSECTION WITH A LINE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE NORTHEAST 1/16TH CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP, MARKED: “1993 LS 6935” AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 OF THE AMENDED MAP OF SILVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP MARKED: “LS 27011”; THENCE ALONG SAID INTERSECTED LINE, NORTH 89°11’37” WEST, 2065.95 FEET TO SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 5; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 5, NORTH 00°31’06”EAST, 1303.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION, CONTAINING 38.364 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Legal Notice No. 940046 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION WAS PREPARED BY, OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF,
Chris Vanderpool, CMC Town Clerk
Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH SANTA FE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the South Santa Fe Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2 (the “Districts”), Douglas County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that three vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the Districts. Any qualified, eligible elector of the Districts interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the Board of Directors, should file a Letter of Interest with the Boards on or before the close of business on November 22, 2021 at the office of the Districts’ General Counsel. Form of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the South Santa Fe Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2, c/o Catherine Will at McGeady Becher, P.C, 450 17th Avenue, Ste. 400, Denver, CO 80203, (303) 592-4380. SOUTH SANTA FE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 & NO. 2 By: /S/ MCGEADY BECHER, P.C. Attorneys for the Districts Legal Notice No. 940052 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Budget Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Castle Pines Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2022. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 5880 Country Club Drive, in Castle Rock, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be heard and discussed at a regular meeting of the Castle Pines Metropolitan District Board of Directors to be held in the board room at the District’s office, 5880 Country Club Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Any interested elector within Castle Pines Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: -s- Tad Walden Secretary to the Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 939991 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will conduct a VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12th, 2021. Please go to the following link to attend this virtual meeting: https:// www.centennialairport.com/index.php/en/about/ virtual-boardroom. The agenda will include a Public Hearing on an application under Centennial Airport’s Development Policy and Application Procedures for Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Land Use (“Development Procedures”) from South Suburban Parks and Recreation for the Family Sports Dome Replacement Development Plan. Information concerning these items may be reviewed at the Airport Authority offices by appointment at 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. To schedule an appointment please call 303-790-0598. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Legal Notice No. 939987 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING THUNDERBIRD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Thunderbird Water and Sanitation District, Douglas County, Colorado for calendar year 2022. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file in the District’s office located at 5780 W. Sioux Drive, Sedalia, Colorado 80135, where the same is available for inspection by the public, Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Directors of the Thunderbird Water and Sanitation District will consider the adoption of its 2022 Budget after a public hearing on the proposed Budget is conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held at the Indian Creek Ranch Clubhouse, located at 7149 West Cherokee Drive, Sedalia, Colorado 80135 on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the Thunderbird Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2022 and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget. Dated this 28th day of October, 2021. THUNDERBIRD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By:/s/ Gary Cammarata, Secretary Legal Notice No. 940016 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENTS OR INCREASES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority ("Authority"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held at 13031 E. Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111 at 9:00 a.m. on December 8, 2021. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://acwwa.com. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the Authority may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the
Authority. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority. Please contact Matt Vigil by email at mvigil@ acwwa.com or by telephone at 303-790-4830 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the Authority may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority may fix, adjust or increase fees, rates, toll, penalties or charges for domestic water or sanitary sewer services provided to the Authority’s residential and/or commercial property owners within or outside the boundaries of the Authority. Such action is being considered by the Board of Directors at the public meeting and hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 8, 2021 at 13031 E. Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111. ARAPAHOE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY By: /s/ Ronald Fano, Authority Council Legal Notice No.940028 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CASTLE PINES COMMERICAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 3 for the ensuing year of 2022. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered and final action taken at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No. 3 on December 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce at 420 Jerry Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. Any interested elector of the Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No. 3 may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Dated: October 29, 2021 CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 3
Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. BELFORD SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Kevin J. Smith, President Legal Notice No. 940023 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Belford North Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter passcode 441 030 558#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www. belfordnorthmetro.com . NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Please contact Sandy Brandenburger by email at sandy. brandenburger@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. BELFORD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Kevin J. Smith, President Legal Notice No. 940024 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
By: By:/s/Shawn Batterberry President, Board of Directors
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET
Legal Notice No. 9400120 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET FOR PLUM VALLEY HEIGHTS SUBDISTRICT OF THE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2022 Budget has been submitted to the PLUM VALLEY HEIGHTS SUBDISTRICT OF THE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT. A copy of the proposed 2022 Budget has been filed in the office of the District Manager at 6222 North Roxborough Park Road, in Littleton, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the PLUM VALLEY HEIGHTS SUBDISTRICT OF THE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT to be on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. at 6222 North Roxborough Park Road and also via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459818759?pwd= ckUxUDJUUzZ1R0ltSEJvSERtc0RJdz09. Any interested electors of PLUM VALLEY HEIGHTS SUBDISTRICT OF THE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to final adoption of the budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PLUM VALLEY HEIGHTS SUBDISTRICT OF THE ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C. Legal Notice No. 940040 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the PINERY WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a meeting at Pradera Community Center at 5030 Craftsman Drive, Parker, Colorado on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 8:00 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2021 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PINERY WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 940021 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Belford South Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter passcode 441 030 558#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www. belfordsouthmetro.com . NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Please contact Sandy Brandenburger by email at sandy. brandenburger@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office.
NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF DOUGLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority for the ensuing year of 2022; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Authority at the Douglas County Justice Center, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held in the Support Services Conference Room, DCSO, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Any member of the public may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and any registered elector of the Authority may file or register any objections thereto. DOUGLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY By: /s/ Timothy Gorman, President Legal Notice No. 940005 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Public Notices Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District’s 2021 Budget; that a copy of the proposed Amended 2021 Budget has been filed at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of a Resolution to Amend the 2021 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, on December 6, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution to Amend the 2021 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By:/s/ Dillon Miskimins Chief Financial Officer Legal Notice No. 940068 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET FOR ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2022 Budget has been submitted to the ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT. A copy of the proposed 2022 Budget has been filed in the office of the District Manager at 6222 North Roxborough Park Road, in Littleton, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT to be on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. at 6222 North Roxborough Park Road and also via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459818759?pwd= ckUxUDJUUzZ1R0ltSEJvSERtc0RJdz09. Any interested electors of ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to final adoption of the budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.cbcmd.com . NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Please contact Sandy Brandenburger by email at sandy. brandenburger@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. COMPARK BUSINESS CAMPUS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Kevin J. Smith, President Legal Notice No. 939985 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget amendment containing a supplemental appropriation has been submitted to the CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 for the year of 2021. A copy of such proposed budget amendment has been filed in the office of the District at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget amendment will be considered at a public hearing and final action taken at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No.3 on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. held at the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce at 420 Jerry Street in Castle Rock, CO. Any taxpayer within the Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No. 3 may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the resolution, file or register his objections thereto. Dated: October 29, 2021 CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3
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By:/s/ Shawn Batterberry President, Board of Directors
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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET 2021 AMENDMENT ROBINSON RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
HILLSIDE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2021 BUDGET November 17, 2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Robinson Ranch Metropolitan District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be Zoom/ Audio and Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 E. Prentice Ave Suite 103E Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111 at 12:00 p.m., on November 16, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendment to the 2021 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above-referenced special meeting of the Board of Directors. Copies of the proposed 2022 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2021 budget are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2022 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2021 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District. Zoom/Audio Information: https://zoom.us/j/91020555954?pwd=QUJSZFF NaXlZazB3VkZDQUlvNmtSZz09 Meeting ID: 910 2055 5954 Passcode: 392711 Telephone +1 253 215 8782 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ROBINSON RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Legal Notice No. 939818 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Compark Business Campus Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-720547-5281 and enter passcode 441 030 558#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Hillside at Castle Rock Metropolitan District (the “District”) Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting (the “Meeting”) at 3:00 P.M. on November 17, 2021, via zoom for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Pursuant to § 32-1-903, Colorado Revised Statutes, interested parties are encouraged to join the meeting and participate in the public hearing by zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85402126947?pw d=ZkZMY2hzVWtRS1NFZC9qYm5TREx1dz09 Meeting ID: 854 0212 6947; Passcode: 753365; Telephone: 1 253 215 8782 US FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2022. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed in the office of Miller & Associates Law Offices at 1641 California Street, Suite 300, Denver CO 80202, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 3:00 P.M. on November 17, 2021. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budget. FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2021. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Miller & Associates Law Offices at 1641 California Street, Suite 300, Denver CO 80202, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at the meeting of the District to be held at 3:00 P.M. on November 17, 2021. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2021 budget amendment. The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HILL SIDE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ MILLER & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES, LLC PRELIMINARY AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Declaration of Quorum 3. Consider Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes 4. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of 2021 Budget Amendment, as required 5. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of 2022 Budget a. Adopt 2022 Budget, Certify Mill Levy, Appropriate 2022 Expenditures 6. Consider Approval of 2022 Annual
Administrative Resolution 7. Consider Approval of Compliance Resolution 8. Consider Approval of Resolution Waiving Workers’ Compensation Insurance for 2022 9. Consider Approval of Resolution Calling an Election for May 3, 2022 10. Update on Legislation 11. Other Business 12. Adjourn Legal Notice No. 940029 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Bids and Settlements PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on the 30th day of November, 2021 final settlement with Pinkard Construction Co. will be made by the HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for construction of the HRMD Service Center Improvements Project, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT. Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. All such claims shall be filed with HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, with a copy forwarded to Tim Flynn, Attorney at Law, Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1556. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such a verified statement or claim prior to such final settlement will release said HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, it's officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment for the said Contractor. HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Legal No. 939952 First Published: November 4, 2021 Last Published: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Notice of Final Payment/Final Settlement Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board Notice is hereby given that at 11 a.m. on November 22, 2021, the STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD shall make final payment and settlement to the following contractors in connection with all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the referenced project: 1. JBS Pipeline, LLC, in the amount of $315,377.45 pursuant to the contracts dated October 31, 2018 and January 29, 2019, for work performed in Sterling Ranch Filing Nos., 4A, 4B and 4C. Any person, individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by a contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor may, at any time and up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted ID be done, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim. All such claims shall be filed with the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, 8155 Piney River Avenue, Suite 150, Littleton, CO 80125 on or before the above-mentioned dale and time of final settlement. Failure on the part at a claimant to timely file a verified statement of the amount due shall relieve the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board from any and all liability for making payment to the claimant. BY ORDER OF THE STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD Legal Notice No. 939957 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Published in: The Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #044-21 COUNTY UNIFORM SERVICE The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of providing, cleaning, and maintaining of uniforms for employees within this department. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electroni-
cally, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 044-21, County Uniform Service” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 940062 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #043-21 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of cleaning supplies, paper disposables, plastic bags/liners, and janitorial equipment for use within Douglas County Facilities, as specified. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 043-21, Janitorial Supplies” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 940060 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 13th day of DECEMBER 2021, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and ELITE INDUSTRIES for the 2021 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT TRAIL PROJECT - INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #002-21 (PO #41197); and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said ELITE INDUSTRIES for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 13th day of DECEMBER 2021, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails, & Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No. 940065 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on December 12, 2021, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for the Palmer Divide Avenue Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2021-017 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said December 12, 2021, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.
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INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #047-21 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS The Fleet Division of the Douglas County Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Department, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified vendors for the provision of the purchase of Petroleum Products, on an as-needed basis, for use in County fleet vehicles for the 2022 calendar year. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 047-21, Petroleum Products” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 25th day of November, 2021, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Hudick Excavating, Inc. dba HEI Civil, for the completion of Jordan Road Underpass (CIP20-012), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Hudick Excavating, Inc. dba HEI Civil for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 25th day of November, 2021, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works. Legal Notice No. 940058 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Second Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #046-21 FACILITY PEST CONTROL
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Public Notices The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of a complete Facility Pest Control Program, for specified County Government buildings. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website a at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 046-21, Facility Pest Control” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00pm on Monday, December 6, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 940063 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that on or after the 3rd day of December 2021, Castle Pines Metropolitan District anticipates making final settlement with Schmidt Construction Company, for all materials furnished and for all labor performed under a contract with Castle Pines Metropolitan District, dated September 21, 2020, for the 2020 Road Repair Project. Until noon on December 3, 2021, the Castle Pines Metropolitan District will receive at its office at 5880 Country Club Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 any verified claims respecting such work with effect as provided in Section 107, Article 26, Title 38, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973. Legal Notice No. 939992 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #041-21 HVAC FILTERS & BELTS The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of HVAC Filters and Belts for use within Douglas County buildings, as specified. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 041-21, HVAC Filters & Belts” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 940059 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District of Douglas and Jefferson County, Colorado, will make final payment at the offices of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, on or after 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, to Brannan Construction Company for all work done by said Contractor on the Rock Wren Water and Sewer Replacement contract, all of said construction located near the streets of Rock Wren, Hawks Nest Trail and
Roxborough Dr North in the community of Roxborough Park in Douglas County, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, at or before the time and date herein above shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement will release said Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: Barbara J. Biggs, General Manager Legal Notice No. 940014 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Cedar Hill Cemetery Association/District for the ensuing year 2022; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Cedar Hill Cemetery, 880 E. Wolfensberger Rd., Castle Rock, Co. 80109 where the same is open for public inspection: at that such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cedar Hill Cemetery District to be held at 880 E. Wolfensberger Rd. on November 17th, 2021 from 9-10:30 am. Dated: November 3, 2021 The Cedar Hill Cemetery Association/District By: B. Sean Curtis Legal Notice No. 940067 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: November 2, 2021 Project Title: Hangmans Gulch Channel Improvements – Phase IV Contractor: Meridiam Partners, LLC 1001 W. Arizona Ave. Denver, CO 80223 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 30, 2021, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Barbara Horton, Stormwater Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before November 29, 2021. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Barbara Horton, P.E. Stormwater Project Manager Legal Notice No. 940054 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #042-21 STRUCTURED CABLING & FIBER OPTIC CONTRACTORS The Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from responsible and qualified individuals/firms to assist the County, on an as-needed basis, with structured cabling and fiber optic services for various County projects. Individual projects/ services will be discussed, negotiated, and issued as required throughout the 2022 calendar year. The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. The RFQ documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #042-21, Structured Cabling & Fiber Optic Contractors” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any responses so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said response and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Legal Notice No. 940064 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30278, Division/ Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21001388 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 76 AND 88 LLC, Plaintiff: v. QUADRUPLE D TRUST, Defendant(s) Regarding: 10450 Dunsford Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80124 and more particularly described as Lot 77, Carriage Club Estates Filing No. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado (the Property").; also known as: 10450 Dunsford Dr Littleton, CO 80124 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 25, 2021, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 16th day December, 2021, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $76,677.27 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is MILLS-HALSTEAD-ZALOUDEK ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 17TH St Suite 2800 Denver, CO 80202 303-226-5861. Dated 10/21/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 939847 First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In re the Marriage of: JOYCE N. CLARK, Petitioner, and ERIC J. BRINK, Respondent. Attorneys for the petitioner: OPFER | CAMPBELL | BECK P.C. Ashley M. Opfer, Reg. No. 45098 Ashleigh N. Beck, Reg. No. 49624 Brittany J. Shultz, Reg. No. 55322 Parker Station 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, Colorado 80138 Telephone Number: (303) 791-0995 Email: ashley@ocblawgroup.com Email: ashleigh@ocblawgroup.com Email: bshultz@ocblawgroup.com Case Number: 2021DR30672 Division: 2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Case Information Sheet, Case Management Order, and Notice of Initial Status Conference may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition of Dissolution of Marriage in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage without further notice.
This is an action: Dissolution of Marriage pursuant to Section 14-10-106, C.R.S. Dated: October 19, 2021 /s/ Brittany J. Shultz Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)
be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these on profit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center cost on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Hayward Hall of Justice 24405 Amador St. Hayward, CA 94544 Case Number: RG21101683
Legal Notice No. 939928 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30779, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21001372 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Law Offices of Justice Ojo, 1999 Harrison St. Ste. 1800, Oakland, CA 94612, tele: (510) 496-4592 Date: July 28, 2021 Deputy: Shabra Iyamu
THE ESTATE AT LONE TREE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. D/B/A HERITAGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff: v. BRIDGET BARTELDS et al. Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 141, LONE TREE FILING NO. 16-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.
For proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010). NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. As an individual defendant: Legal Notice No. 940038 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Also known by street and number as 8746 Crooked Stick Place, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 (the "Property").;
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also known as: 8746 Crooked Stick Pl Lone Tree, CO 80124 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on July 31, 2021, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 16th day December, 2021, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $23,518.31 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Joshua Meyers, Atty. Reg. No. 53309, MOELLER GRAF ATTORNEYS AT LAW 385 INVERNESS PKWY 200 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113, (877) 279-4499. Dated 10/21/2021, Castle Rock, CO
A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5.02 of the Parker Municipal Code Relating to Festival Permits The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on November 1, 2021. The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado. Chris Vanderpool, CMC Town Clerk Legal Notice No. 940048 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF TORRANCE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. D-722-CV-2021-00042 7th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Torrance County 10/6/2021 3:51 PM SUSAN ROSSIGNOL, CLERK OF THE COURT SANDIA LABORATORY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. DAVID MCCLURE, Defendant. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OR DESIGNATED DEFENDANT: David McClure GREETINGS DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, as Plaintiff, has filed an action in the Seventh Judicial District Court of Torrance County, New Mexico, and wherein the said Plaintiff seeks to obtain constructive service of process upon you. The general object of said action is: Civil Complaint for Deficiency Balance Due You are further notified that unless you serve a pleading or motion in response to the complaint in said cause on or before thirty (30) days after the last publication date, judgment will be entered against you.
Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 939839 First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press
The name and post office address of the Attorneys for the Plaintiff is as follows: Aldridge, Hammar & Wexler, P.A.., 1212 Pennsylvania, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110. WITNESS the Honorable Mercedes C. Murphy, District Judge of the Seventh Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of the District Court of Torrance County on October 6, 2021.
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) FILED BY FAX: ALAMEDA COUNTY July 28, 2021 CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Joseph Charles Pinkowski & DOES 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Lee Ping Wong Tung NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at the court and have a copy served on a plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may
SUSAN ROSSIGNOL CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By:/s/ Erica Valentine, Deputy Legal Notice No. 939959 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Telecommunications Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County, Colorado, Case No. 21-08-0569P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal
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Public Notices Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). Legal Notice No. 940022 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice 1) 2003 DODGE RAM WHITE VIN 1D7HUI8N43S153430 2) 2008 DODGE RAM WHITE VIN 1D7HU18N98J239183 Redline Recovery Inc 6966 W Mississippi Ave Lakewood, CO 80226 720-546-8397 Legal Notice No.: 940057 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2016 Hyundai Elantra black 5NPDH4AE9GH709373 2) 2011 Nissan Altima white 1N4AL2APXBN479445 3) 2006 GMC PK GRAY 1GTEK19B26Z205124 4) 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Brown 1G6KD54Y3YU314856 Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623, Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419 Legal Notice No. 940066 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Westside Towing 1040 Atchison Ct., Castle Rock 80109, has the following for sale
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christine Louise Reed Holroyd, aka Christine Louise Holroyd, aka Christine L. Holroyd, aka Christine Holroyd, aka Christine Louise Reed, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30494 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Ryan B. Scott, Atty. Reg.#36741 The Law Office of Ryan B. Scott, LLC 8089 S. Lincoln Street, Suite 201 Littleton, Colorado 80122 Attorney for the Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 939964 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jack Mark Wojewski, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 148 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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jeffrey L. Hill, Jeffrey L. Hill, P.C. Attorney for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 1720 Parker, CO. 80134 Legal Notice No. 940050 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HAROLD R. McFARLAND, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30486 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Allen “Scott” McFarland Personal Representative 2466 Marie Antonette Lane Tracy, CA 95377
1) 2003 Ford Ranger Red - PA87214 2) 2001 Jeep G Cherokee White - 730795 3) 2003 Acura TL Black - 027213 4) 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Green - 147423 5) 2003 Subaru Impreza Silver - 503597 6) 1955 GMC Spartan Black - S1149E
Bette Heller, P.C., Attorney at Law 19671 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80016 phone: 303-690-7092 fax: 303-690-0757 email: BHellerEsq@comcast.net
Legal Notice No. 940051 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Legal Notice No. 939956 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Notice to Creditors
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jay L. Gueck, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30507
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARVIN JAMES GELROTH, also known as MARVIN J. GELROTH and MARVIN GELROTH, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30508
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 March 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Betty Margaret Gelroth Personal Representative 614 Front Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 940036 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice IN RE THE MATTER OF THE POST-MORTEM ADMINISTRATION OF THE JAMES AND WILDA METZDORF TRUST, DATED APRIL 16, 2012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the terms of The James and Wilda Metzdorf Trust, dated April 16, 2012, Amy Nell Metzdorf-Hill is currently serving as the Trustee of the abovenamed trust. Wilda Mae Metzdorf, Trustor, Primary and Lifetime Trust Beneficiary and former Trustee of the Trust, died on June 13, 2021. Creditors are notified that they must present their claims within four (4) months following the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or as otherwise provided by Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 14-3801. Notice to creditors or the claims against the decedent and the trust estate are forever barred. Claims must be presented to the above-named Trustee, c/o Cleere Law Offices, P.C., 10445 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 141, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. DATED: August 23, 2021 Kathy Cleere, Attorney for the Trustee Legal Notice No. 939924 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice
Danielle Gueck-Townsend Personal Representative 10405 Shadowland Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 Legal Notice No. 940034 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald G. Hanson, aka Donald Hanson, aka Donald Gene Hanson, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30509 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. DEAN HANSON, Personal Representative 17946 Triple Crown Street, Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 939968 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICK WAYNE GARDNER, aka MICK W. GARDNER, aka MICK GARDNER, DECEASED Attorneys for Melody Gardner: Aaron L. Evans, #27270 Timothy D. Bounds, # 44180 Evans Case, LLP 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80222 Phone Number: 303-757-8300 E-Mail: Evans@evanscase.com; Bounds@evanscase.com Case Number: 2021PR030279 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S.
TO: PHILLIP GARDNER, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICK WAYNE GARDNER. AKA MICK W. GARDNER, AKA MICK GARDNER, DECEASED LAST KNOWN ADDRESSES, IF ANY: UNKNOWN A hearing without appearance on the Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: December 27, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m. Address: 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Legal Notice No. 939965 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donna L. Hawk, a/k/a Donna Lee Hawk, and Donna Hawk, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30526 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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Nancy K. Kimber, Personal Representative 9960 S. Sylvestor Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Legal Notice No. 940042 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DEBRA JEAN EARL, aka DEBBI EARL, deceased Case Number: 2021PR30675 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 February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard G. Mandel, Personal Representative 171 Stream Lane Guffey, CO 80820 Legal Notice No. 939907 First publication: October 28, 2021 Last publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roy R. Runck, a/k/a Roy Rudolph Runck, a/k/a Roy Rudolph Runck, Jr., a/k/a Roy R. Runck, Jr., a/k/a Roy Runck, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30515 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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Stephanie D. Bogott Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 940056 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MELVIN B. MARSDEN, aka MELVIN BERNARD MARSDEN and MELVIN MARSDEN, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30490 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 February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. David A. Marsden, Personal Representative 5701 Wagonwheel Trail Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 939953 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ima Jean Atwood, a/k/a Jean Atwood, a/k/a I. Jean Atwood, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030084 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 February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas A. Rodriguez #30377 Attorney to the Personal Representative 1805 Highway 42, Suite 100 Louisville, CO 80027 Legal Notice No. 939950 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
also known as FRED LESLIE NUSS and FRED NUSS, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30506 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Craig Scott Nuss, Personal Representative 6193 Puma Sands Littleton, CO 80124
filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Jason David Ford be changed to Jason Milo Ford. Case No.:21C496 By: Douglas County court Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. DCNP 1 First publication: November 04, 2021 Last publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE
Legal Notice No. 940011 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHERYL DIANE MACHENDRIE, a/k/a SHERYL MACHENDRIE, a/k/a SHERYL D. MACHENDRIE, a/k/a SHERYL DIANE HARBERT MACHENDRIE, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30519 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 March 11, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Donald G. MacHendrie, Personal Representative c/o Scarola Law, LLC, 115 Wilcox, Suite 218 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 940039 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Public notice is given on October 19, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Kayleigh Mane Seeman be changed to Kayleigh Mane Factor Case No.: 21 C 298 By: A Magistrate Legal Notice No. 939999 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 11, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Renee Lynn Kirchner be changed to Renee Lynn Schuster Case No.: 21 C 472
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronnie W. Olive, Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-30479 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 February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative Dymond ● Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
By: Donna Michelle Stewart, Magistrate Legal Notice No. 939958 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 12, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Barbara Jean Belvoir be changed to Barbara Jean Fallis Case No.: 21 C 486
Legal Notice No. 939929 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
By Blake B., Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shawn Lanphear, aka Shawn M. Lanphear, aka Shawn Morri Lanphear, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30475 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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. BRENNAN LANPHEAR, Personal Representative 1214 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Legal Notice No. 939960 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Legal Notice No. 939961 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on October 14, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Tambri Ellen Criger be changed to Tambri Ellen Huckman Case Number: 2021C34044 Tambri Criger c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104, Petitioner
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Diana L. Haggar, also known as Diana Lynn Haggar, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30413
Legal Notice No. 939945 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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 March 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Shaina B. Haggar, Personal Representative 144 Capulin Place Castle Rock, CO 80108 Legal Notice No. 940002 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Public notice is given on October 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Scott Mackenzie Herbert be changed to Mackenzie Scott Archer Case No.: 21 C 502 By: Blake, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MAUREEN THERESA ROBERTS, aka MAUREEN T. ROBERTS, aka MAUREEN ROBERTS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30488 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 February 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Donald C. Roberts, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 939921 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Legal Notice No. 939981 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on October 12, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Katie Elizabeth Howell be changed to Katie Elizabeth Dack CASE NUMBER: 2021C34004 By: Blake Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 939963 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Public Notice is given on October 20, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been
Public notice is given on October 15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Patricia Jane Archer be changed to
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A goat takes a bite out of a pumpkin as part of a Halloween produce donation to Peachy Farms, a nonprofit farm near Parker.
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especially now. “This time of year is when it slows way down,” says Wright. “Our volunteers
disappear, our funds get depleted, and so it’s great to have food come in to feed (the animals), because it gets very costly, very fast.” Nouri is thrilled to see the animals enjoying the pumpkins that would have otherwise been discarded.
Preventing food waste is central to the mission of Garden to Farm. “It’s just a small person like me trying to make a big difference in the world, but it’s one step at a time,” says Nouri. “I cannot believe what our future will hold
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if we continue to live at the pace that we are.” Animals at Peachy Farms If you live in the north Douglas County area and would like to donate excess produce, you can find more information at www.gardentofarm.org.
This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.
Public Notices Jane Quinnley Archer Case No.: 21 C 501
Children Services
By: NLM, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 939970 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 19, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Sara Lynn Quast be changed to Tillie Saralynn Mize Case No.: 21 C 507 By. Blake Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 939971 First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 18, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on October 08, 2021 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 Whitley Sky Harner be changed to Whitley Sky Harner-Bolas. Case No.: 21CV73
(Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Unit 2009 Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Petitioner: Charlotte H. Robinson and Respondent: Robert A. Hicks Party Without Attorney: Charlotte H. Robinson 600 W. County Line Road 30-203 Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Phone Number: 303-968-5890 E-mail: charlotteailife@gmail.com Case Number: 21DR30332 Division: 2 Courtroom: Virtual SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
By: Jacob Edson Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk
If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
Legal Notice No. 939914 First publication: October 28, 2021 Last publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab. The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the
Court has jurisdiction. Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. Date: November 3, 2021 Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy Legal Notice No. 940055 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: December 9, 2021 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: ADAM OCHOA-JUAREZ, D.O.B.: 07/14/2011; Child, And concerning: CRYSTAL OCHOA-JUAREZ, D.O.B.: 07/02/1992, Mother; DANIEL STORTI, D.O.B.: 01/20/1985, Father; Respondents, And Bertha Ochoa and Ramon Ochoa, Maternal Grandparents, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Kathryn Cherry, #42682 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us kcherry@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 20JV90 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. 2019. TO: CRYSTAL OCHOA-JUAREZ TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a MOTION TO TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP INCORPORATING LEGAL AUTHORITY AND ADVISEMENT was filed on July 15, 2021, requesting that the Court hold a hearing to terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship as to Respondent Mother, Crystal Ochoa-Juarez and child, Adam Ochoa-Juarez, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.
A Termination Hearing for Respondent Mother, Crystal Ochoa-Juarez has been set for December 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Division 8, of the 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. 2019, 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: November 1, 2021 /s/ Kathryn Cherry Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 940027 First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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