Castle Rock News-Press March 6, 2025

Lone Tree residents react to sports field plans

South Suburban says proposal for High Note Regional Park is based on anticipated population

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With a mixture of support and concern, the anticipated construction of the City of Lone Tree’s largest park, High Note Regional Park, has gained much community interest.

Lone Tree has partnered with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to construct a nearly 80-acre, multi-faceted regional park along Happy Canyon Creek, near Interstate 25 and RidgeGate Parkway.

“We obviously can’t t everything into this 80-acre park,” said Austin Good, Lone Tree’s assis-

tant city manager. “It’s a large park, but we’re not going to be able to ful ll all the community’s needs in it.”

Located between the RidgeGate Parkway Station and the Lyric neighborhood, the regional park is split into two halves. e south side is organized around an event/community space, with attention on natural elements. e north side focuses on the use of multipurpose sports elds.

e City of Lone Tree has invited residents to give input, and the ve multipurpose elds have raised concerns, including potential lighting and tra c issues, health and safety risks, environ-

mental impacts and that they won’t align with the natural feel of the park.

However, there are residents — such as parents of athletes and sports managers — who are excited for the new elds. Claiming there is a lack of sports elds in Douglas County, these residents said there is a demand for these elds as it is currently di cult to schedule games and practices.

It’s been a planned park space

A park has been planned to be built in the area for about two decades, starting in 2000 when Lone Tree residents voted to annex the RidgeGate area, which

included the idea for a future regional park.

It “has always been identi ed as a regional park,” Good said.  e east side of RidgeGate was not within the boundaries of the South Suburban District, and in 2018, was incorporated so all of Lone Tree is within one park provider.

In 2020, Lone Tree and South Suburban began an initial study and planning e orts for the park and began taking public input the next year. Part of the input included a public survey in which more than 300 residents participated.

Although public surveys asked residents about the need for the

mental health help for youth

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Legislation aimed at improving the mental health of Colorado’s children is gaining ground after garnering bipartisan support among lawmakers, say bill advocates.

“I think everyone is aware that there is a mental health crisis among our kids,” said Zach Zaslow, VP of Community Health and Advocacy at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “I think (lawmakers) are stepping up to be helpful in ghting this crisis.”

Zaslow, Dr. Lauren Eckhart, clinical director for the Colorado Springs division of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado and about 100 parents, health care providers and primary care physicians were at the State Capitol to hail the passage of two key bills — HB 25 1002 and HB 251135. Both measures passed the State House and now are headed for Senate hearings before

Nathan Elliot, managing principal with the OJB Landscape Architectural Firm assisting in the High Note Regional Park Development, speaks about the design and amenities of the north and south sides of the park at a Friends of the Park meeting in Lone Tree.

PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

Douglas County studies local transit options

O cials mull subregional routes, circulators, microtransit

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County is conducting a local transit study to assess the demand and cost of potential future services.

e county is considering offering three subregional routes between municipalities, circulator routes within urban areas and microtransit, modeled on the Lone Tree Link on Demand, which is a free shuttle service.

e county’s study found that two-thirds of daily trips are made within the county, suggesting local transit could alleviate trafc and assist commuters, older adults, teens and people who are disabled, said Zeke Lynch, Douglas County’s assistant public works director.

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Regional Park,” said Grubb.

Although public surveys asked residents about the need for the elds, Good said those surveys were only one of the many guiding factors when deciding on the number of elds and it was primarily South Suburban’s decision.

Also, a concept plan that included the ve elds was previously approved by the Lone Tree City Council and the South Suburban board.

e construction of the park will take place in phases. Crews plan to break ground late this year with the goal to have phase one open to the public in 2027.

According to the 2022 South Suburban Master Plan, athletic eld usage “remains steady at 84% of desirable eld space” and that participation increased from 15,910 to 18,454 individual eld users in 2022.   e number of elds is based on the population growth of the surrounding area, said Grubb.  “ e initial phase of HIgh Note Regional Park’s development will meet the current level of service in Lone Tree while the additional elds will be necessary to meet the required level of services for the additional 30,000 residences anticipated in RidgeGate East,” Grubb said.

“We’re talking about how to serve the suburbanized and urbanized parts of the county,” Lynch said. “We’ve heard loud and clear from our stakeholders that an RTD or big bus system just doesn’t work and isn’t going to work in areas of our county, so we the locals are looking to better serve the needs locally.”

e county is already in the process of expanding microtransit into the Highlands Ranch area because of the success of the Link on Demand, Lynch said. e study estimates microtransit in Highlands Ranch would cost about $2 million annually and serve between 130280 riders daily.

e Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) has given $2.5 million to Douglas County to help fund the study and pilot programs.

Proposed subregional routes would connect Castle Rock, Castle Pines and Lone Tree; Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and

Parker; and Lone Tree, Parker and Castle Rock. e routes would run every 30 minutes during peak times and every hour in non-peak times, six days a week, not on Sundays.

e subregional routes are estimated to cost between $1.8 and $3.2 million annually and serve between 280-540 riders daily.

Lynch said the county’s transit services would be more frequent and expansive than existing transit in the county, such as the Bustang service, which is looking to add a stop in Castle Rock on its Denver to Colorado Springs route.

Castle Rock town council members were not enthusiastic about the proposed transit services, citing the cost. e study estimates a Castle Rock circulator and microtransit services would each cost about $1 million annually.

“As long as Castle Rock doesn’t have to pay a dime, great, because it’s just not something that works here,” Councilmember Tim Dietz said. “My take is, people here love their cars.”

Dietz and Mayor Jason Gray

suggested the town would be better o investing in the Castle Rock Senior Center’s transportation program, which o ers rides to seniors and people who are disabled living in the southern part of the county.

Lynch said the county is working with the Castle Rock Senior Center and other similar services so that proposed services would build upon the current capacity of those programs.

Parker town council members expressed interest in potential microtransit services, but mostly wanted to continue to study the demand for circulator and subregional routes. A Parker circulator is estimated to cost about $1 million annually and microtransit services are estimated to be about $2 million annually.

“I think there’s room for subregional routes in the future, but I’d have to see the need,” Parker Councilmember Laura Hefta said. “A lot of people are still using their cars.”

Lynch said the study concludes in June and county sta will present the ndings this summer.

State Sen. Lisa Frizell shares cancer diagnosis

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County state Sen. Lisa Frizell announced on Feb. 26 that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Frizell, a Republican representing Senate District 2, shared the news on the oor of the Colorado Senate, saying she will continue her work in the Senate. Frizell said she shared her diagnosis out of respect for her constituents and her desire to be accountable to them.

“I want to be crystal clear that I will not stop ghting for the

good people of Senate District 2, while I simultaneously ght this new battle,” Frizell said. “I’m not going anywhere and I’m going to be ne.”

Frizell said her cancer was caught early thanks to regular screenings, and encouraged women to get annual mammograms for their health. e American Cancer Society recommends women without a family history of breast cancer get annual mammograms starting at the age of 45.

“Do it even though it is inconvenient and intrusive,” Frizell said. “Do it because it can save your life.”

Senate President James Coleman, a Democrat from Denver, thanked Frizell following her comments.

“We stand with you and we’re here for you,” Coleman said.

In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, a Republican of El Paso County, said Frizell is a “strong champion” and her colleagues have faith in her.

“Sen. Frizell is a ghter,” Lundeen said. “She wins for her constituents, she wins for the Senate Republican team, and we are con dent she will swiftly beat this personal challenge.”

As the city continues building new development in the eastern part of the city, it is hopeful that High Note Regional park will be a catalyst for the Lone Tree City Center, which will act as a new downtown to Lone Tree and aim to contribute millions in tax revenue each year to support public services, according to the City of Lone Tree website.

Additionally, more parks are planned to be built within the city, including a ball eld complex and a recreation center.

A major concern

Phase two of the project will add basketball and pickleball courts, outdoor tness equipment, a climbing area, a creek overlook,additional parking, a playground and three multipurpose turf elds on the north side.

Nathan Elliot, managing principal with OJB Landscape Architecture Firm for the project, said while thinking about the arrangements of the elds, it was thought to put a small green lawn in the center for people to relax or throw a football or frisbee.

He said the design team is working on amenities to support the green space and create more spaces around the north side of the park for people to sit and relax.

A document sent to the Lone Tree Voice from the Committee of a Better High Note Regional Park, which consists of input from more than 50 residents, said ve elds is too many, considering there are sports elds also located at Dove Valley and Douglas County Heritage Park.

As South Suburban serves more than 151,000 residents across six cities and three counties, the district has 109 multipurpose elds, however, only 12 of those are within Lone Tree.

Becky Grubb, the communications manager for South Suburban, said that the ve elds at High Note Regional Park are to accommodate for the growing population in Lone Tree.  “ e closest regulation eld for games within the district for Lone Tree is at David A. Lorenz

She added that of the 12 elds that already exist in Lone Tree, only four o er designated parking areas.

e north side of the park anticipates to have 400 parking spaces — including electric vehicles and accessible parking spaces — to accommodate the elds. e elds can be used for soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and ag football among many uses.

What the park entails

A 2021 public survey showed that about 52% of residents preferred a nature walk, rather than a hammock garden, exible seating area, lawn chairs and nature-inspired features.

To adhere to those wants, the park will have a one-mile walking loop, gardens along pathways and what designers are calling “Challenger Hill,” which will be similar to a small incline.

roughout the park is “ e Braid.” is will have interwoven paths that run the length of the park and will include seating, hammocks, cornhole, ping pong tables, re pits, public art and more, according to the city’s website.

e south side’s phase one elements include a festival terrace that will include an interactive water feature. Based on results from the 2021 public survey, about 34% of residents preferred a civic space with a water feature and were split on the type of water feature.

e south side will also have a food truck area, an amphitheater, a lawn with a “Bark Bar” for dogs and their owners, community porch swings and the base for a cafe around the perimeter of the lawn.

e north side elements include an interim dog park that will later be relocated to the south side, part of the north parking lot, restrooms, shade structures, maintenance and storage building, and two of the ve synthetic, lighted multipurpose elds.

Both the north and south side elements will also have connections to the Happy Canyon Regional Trail.

e city will be hosting another Friends of the Park meeting in May and the recent updates can be found by visiting tinyurl.com/High-Note-Park2025-update.

Douglas County’s building at 100 Third St. in Castle Rock, where o cials often hold public meetings, is pictured here in August 2023.

PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

With Affordability an Increasing Problem, More Buyers Consider Condos, But Can You Get a Loan?

Assuming you have good credit and a sufficient income, getting a loan to buy a single family home is not that hard, but when it comes to buying a condominium, the loan may not be possible if the building does not meet some challenging Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac guidelines. Most loans are sold to one of those institutions, and they will not buy a condo loan from a lender if the following is true:

 The condo development hasn’t been completed

 Less than half of the units are owner-occupied (for investors)

The condo association you’re looking at may not have any of those problems, but if it has not completed the proper paperwork, it will still not make the list of “warrantable” condos.

money to buy a replacement home, that definitely doesn’t work.

Follow-up on Last Week’s Column

 An individual or company owns more than 10% of the units within the building (including the developer)

 More than 25% of units are delinquent on HOA fees

 If the homeowner’s association is still controlled by the developer

 Commercial space is 35% or more of the building’s total square footage

 There are pending lawsuits against the condo owner’s association

 The deductible for hail damage is greater than 5%

 If there’s central heating, the master policy doesn’t cover the boiler.

Just last Friday one of our broker associates, Kathy Jonke, closed for a condo buyer who had to terminate her first purchase contract because it was discovered just before closing that the hail deductible was 10%. On the condo which closed last Friday, the lender thought the master insurance policy did not cover the boiler, but our inhouse lender, Wendy Renee, got the right person on the phone and was able to verify that the boiler was covered, and the closing took place on time. Such is the life of a strong buyer’s agent and a strong loan officer!

I’m not saying that you can’t get a loan for an unwarrantable condo. It’s just that you can’t get a conventional loan which the lender plans to sell to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. That’s true of all the big banks and big lenders, but small banks and credit unions are often “portfolio lenders,” meaning that they keep their loans in-house instead of selling them. Another option (rarely used) is for the seller to “carry” the loan, which can work for some but not all sellers. If the seller needs the

Another option is to get the mortgage from FHA, which has a Single-Unit Approval (SUA) option whereby they evaluate the loan on a case-by-case basis. FHA loans, however, require an upfront and ongoing purchase mortgage insurance (PMI) premium. Kathy’s buyer was given that option on her first condo purchase where the hail deductible was 10%, but she chose to terminate the contract rather than assume that added expense.

In any condo purchase, the lender will ask the condo association to complete a questionnaire and base its approval on the response. For example, in addition to the criteria mentioned above, the lender will want to know the association’s budget and its reserves.

Loans on non-warrantable condos can also require a larger down payment and carry a higher interest rate to compensate for the added risk. Recent increases in master insurance policy deductibles alone has made a higher percentage of condos non-warrantable, and loans on unwarrantable condos are estimated to equal over 22% of the market now.

If you are considering writing an offer on a condo, make sure your agent and loan officer submit the condo questionnaire immediately and ask questions about warrantability before spending money on inspection and appraisal.

62% of Americans Think a 20% Down Payment Is Required, But It’s the #1 Myth

NerdWallet.com is a trusted resource for consumer information, and, according to its 2025 Home Buyer Report, 62% of Americans believe that a 20% down payment is required to purchase a home. That’s the number one myth that is holding back Americans from pursuing the American dream of home ownership.

In fact, there are many programs, especially for first-time home buyers, which require zero down payment. Here in Colorado, the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has a website www.WhyWaitBuyToday.com, which describes their programs for both first-time and repeat buyers with 4% down payment assistance (DPA) up to $25,000.

To qualify for DPA, you have to have a credit score of 620 or higher. The deferred DPA takes the form of a second loan with a 30-year term and a zero percent interest rate. It accrues no interest, has no monthly payments, but is due and payable upon sale, refinance or payoff of your first mortgage. Some DPA is provided as a gift and does not have to be repaid.

Since, according to NerdWallet’s report, 33% of non-homeowners say that not having enough money for a down payment is holding them back from buying a home at this time, “this misconception could be stopping them unnecessarily.”

FHA is famous for requiring only a 3.5% down payment, but conventional loans are

available with as little as 3% down payment. Veterans with a “certificate of eligibility” can get a loan with zero percent down payment for a primary residence.

USDA loans with zero percent down are also available for rural properties.

Larger down payments are always better, and can avoid the added expense of purchase mortgage insurance (PMI), but once your equity reaches a certain level, conventional mort-

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FHA loans maintain that expense for the life of the loan, unless your down payment was 11% or higher, in which case you can eliminate that expense once you achieve a certain equity level based on an appraisal.

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One of the articles, “Buyers Need and Deserve Professional Representation, But Here’s Why They Shouldn’t Have to Pay for It,” produced some feedback from readers. One said the percentages I quoted were wrong, and I’m embarrassed to admit that’s true. (Did I really go to MIT?) The numbers, however, were correct as was the logic of my argument, which is supported by the fact that virtually all closings taking place are ones in which the seller is still compensating the agent representing the buyer.

I confirmed that fact with one of the region’s biggest title companies. What that tells us is that sellers want one thing above all else — to sell their property. They have come to realize that they can try to avoid offering any compensation to the agent representing a buyer, but if they’re the only seller taking that stand, buyers will gravitate to other listings. Also, the standard contract to buy and sell real estate has a section in which it is stated what the seller will pay, so sellers are given the opportunity to accept that amount or call the buyer’s bluff and hope they come to terms. Closing data available to title companies suggests that sellers don’t win that argument often or at all.

One reader believes that if the buyer’s agent is paid by the seller, he’s not going to work to get the lowest price for his buyer. That would make sense, but in 22 years of being on both sides of transactions, I have never known a colleague or myself to do anything other than work in the best interests of a buyer he/she represents, not just in getting the lowest price initially, but when it comes to negotiating concessions or a price reduction based on inspection issues or a low appraisal. And when there’s a seller concession, many agents including ours, make sure our commissions are based on the net price.

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Thriller is based on writer’s nightmares

BY TEAGUE BOHLEN

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Meredith “Phee” Avery is coming out with her debut novel and her second, from the same publisher, is already in the works. is rst novel, “ e Unknown,” focuses on human tra cking. A young girl goes out on the town, only to awaken to a nightmare she’s been abducted and imprisoned in a secluded cabin in the middle of nowhere with a cadre of similarly kidnapped women.

e more she nds out about their predicament, the more sinister it becomes — until she hatches a plan to make her escape and save others.

Currently, the novel is available only in digital form, but will be released in physical copy i January 2025.

Avery, who prefers to go by Phee, said the novel began with a very vivid dream — a nightmare that was a complete narrative

from beginning to end.

“I do that sometimes,” Phee admitted, “but this one was particularly developed.” She was already in the middle of writing a di erent novel completely but switched over to this new idea right away.

“It just seemed to take precedence,”

Phee says, “not only because I thought it was a powerful story, but I hoped it also would bring awareness about the pervasive and increasing issue of human trafcking worldwide.”

Phee’s dreams are also the source of her next book.

“It was weird,” she laughed. “ at night after I submitted the manuscript for this book to my publisher, I had another dream, super vivid, with a beginning, middle, and end — and it was a sequel to the rst book. Hopefully I’ll be able to do something with that, other than to su er through the nightmare itself!”

Phee says she hasn’t started on that se-

quel yet, but it’s waiting in the wings.

“My next novel is tentatively called Agent X,” Phee said, “and it’s sort of a Deadpool/ James Bond/female mercenary type. It’ll be a lot more fun.”

Writing is something in which Phee says she’s always had an interest.

“I had a poem published back in high school,” she said, “but didn’t pursue it in terms of academics.”

Phee studied journalism for a time and eventually got her degree from Metro State University in International Cultural Studies, which she says is re ected in some of the themes of “ e Unknown.”

Currently, Phee supports herself and her family by barbering, working with clients in her own home. Which is, in turn, how she found her publisher.

“One of my clients is retired from one of the big ve publishing companies,” she said, “and o ered to take a look at what I was working on.”

She said he liked what he saw, enough to send the manuscripts to a friend of his still active in the industry. In a ash, Phee found herself living the authorial dream — turning a random contact into an o cial publishing contract.

How did Phee celebrate?

“My boyfriend and I went to Manning’s for a good steak dinner,” she smiled. “It was great. And then, I thought, okay, that’s done. Now back to work.”

Phee says that the writing is central to what she wants to do now and in the ongoing — and Wheat Ridge is the perfect spot to do that.

“It’s comfortable. Fields and trees and ponds and whatnot,” she said. “It provides a good backdrop for me to focus on the story I’m working on and be clear about where else I’m going.”

In the meantime, Phee says she’ll keep working on her second novel while promoting her rst.

Former STEM School Highlands Ranch teacher arrested

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Douglas County teacher is facing charges of kidnapping and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

e Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce arrested Tera Johnson-Swartz, 44, on Feb. 20 after she allegedly took a student out of school at the STEM School Highlands Ranch and o campus without permission.

Matt Cartiet, chief innovation o cer for the STEM School, said Johnson-Swartz

worked as a high school teacher from 2022 until Feb. 14. Johnson-Swartz was a nalist for the 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year award.

Cartiet said Johnson-Swartz was placed on paid administrative leave on Jan. 21 when the school was noti ed about the investigation, which denied her access to the school campus, electronic records and students.

Cartiet said the school is “fully cooperating with authorities.”

According to Johnson-Swartz’s a davit,

a student in one of her classes told police that Johnson-Swartz developed a relationship with them that started over text messages in December. e student alleged that some of the conversations included “intimate discussions.”

e student allegedly told police that Johnson-Swartz bought them cigarettes and marijuana and, on one occasion outside of school, Johnson-Swartz kissed them.

e a davit states that on Feb. 18, Johnson-Swartz’s car was captured on a license

plate reader and security cameras picking up the student from STEM School, leaving and then returning to drop the student o back at the school about 40 minutes later.  e student allegedly told police that Johnson-Swartz drove them to a nearby parking lot where they talked about the investigation before going back to the school. e student’s guardians told police that they didn’t know their student had left and that no one had permission to take their student out of school, according to the afdavit.

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Zaslow said neither measure costs taxpayers but could likely save lives in the long term. HB 1002 tries to cut the disparities between standard physical health and mental health bene ts. e measure would ensure private health insurance carriers are not denying coverage for medically necessary mental health and substance abuse services that a healthcare provider has prescribed and that should be covered under the patient’s health plan, according to the legislation.

Advocates point to a report by health policy consultants Milliman that says that more than 75 percent of Coloradans with commercial insurance who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition have not received the care they need over the past year.

ere is still a “stigma” surrounding mental health and an associated reluctance among most insurers to cover its treatment, Zaslow said.

at often translates to patients who need immediate treatment but don’t get the help they need until much later, Eckhart said.

“ ere are often signi cant delays that can hurt those in need. We need to get

them to get care as soon as possible,” Eckhart said.

Cell policies required by 2026

HB1135, which also attracted bipartisan support, would require all school districts to have a policy in place dealing with cell phone during the day by July 2026. e bill does not impose a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools but calls for school districts the create their own locally developed policy regarding cell phone use during school hours in K-12 setting, according to the legislation.

“We wanted to take a middle ground on cell phone use,” Zaslow said. “We don’t want an outright ban on their use, but we also don’t want a laissez faire approach to cell phones.”

Only about a third of Colorado’s largest school districts have a cell phone use policy during the school day. Local principals and teachers are then left to come up with their own classroom policies, Eckhart said.

Clear evidence exists that social media use throughout the school day can have negative impacts on youth mental health and wellbeing, Eckhart added.

“It increases forms of anxiety and students who use their phones a lot are less inclined to get into physical activity,” Eckhart said.

And yet, cell phone use is  “...tough pull to resist,” Zaslow said. “But maybe this bill will help us go in the right direction to help kids.”

The dome of the Colorado state Capitol in Denver. Colorado lawmakers are considering two bills aimed at mental health among kids. FILE PHOTO

Sonya Ellingboe — a life well lived

Longtime journalist, arts advocate and Littleton community activist dies at 94

BY SCOTT GILBERT SGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Sonya Ellingboe, a longtime Littleton resident and beloved community activist widely known for her decades of writing about arts and culture in Colorado Community Media newspapers, died Feb. 22, 2025, at age 94.

Ellingboe was born Sonya Joyce Watson on July 9, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, to economics professor Jesse Paul Watson and art instructor Elizabeth Joyce Watson. e little family moved soon after to Pittsburgh, where Ellingboe grew up and began her love of art and reading, in uenced by her parents and “a really super art teacher in high school,” as she recalled in a 2018 biographical interview with Colorado Community Media.

Ellingboe got her bachelor’s degree in visual art from Carleton College in North eld, Minnesota, where she met St. Olaf College student John “Jack” Ellingboe. ey married after she graduated from college and she then lived in Ames, Iowa while her husband got his doctorate in analytical chemistry at Iowa State University and the rst of their children was born.

e young couple wanted to live in Colorado, and Ellingboe recalled how a college connection helped her husband arrange an interview with Littleton’s Marathon Oil operation, where she said the company was “paying salaries in scenery.” ey moved to Littleton in 1956 and lived there except for a couple of years at the Marathon home o ce in Ohio in the mid-1960s. ey raised their four children in Littleton’s Aberdeen Village neighborhood before divorcing in 1981.

“I had four children in six years, which can tell you pretty well what my life was like,” Ellingboe said of her time as a busy young mother, but from her earliest days in Littleton she began her community engagement by joining the League of Women Voters, going to museums and classes, and creating pottery in a local studio “to talk to big people.”

Ellingboe’s love of reading was a big part of her life, which she shared with others by working as a librarian in Iowa in the 1950s until her rst child was born in 1955, and later by buying e Book House bookstore in Englewood’s Brookridge shopping center in 1970, then moving the store to a house on Littleton’s Curtice Street near Arapahoe Community College. “I moved it from Brookridge to an old house across from ACC, which had been a dream of mine from when we were in Ames, where there was a woman who had a bookstore in an old house,” she recalled.

Ellingboe operated e Book House until competition from chain stores led her to close the business in 1986. With her lifelong love of books remaining strong, she then returned to

work as a librarian, spending the next couple years with Je erson County’s Columbine Library.

In 1988, Ellingboe began her career as a writer, rst for the Littleton Times and then the Littleton Independent and its sister papers in the Colorado Community Media chain. Her writing career lasted 35 years until her retirement at age 93 in September 2023.

Even after health issues led her to retire, Ellingboe remained active in book clubs and kept a stack of books at hand to read along with e Denver Post, e New York Times and the Littleton Independent. She also continued to attend local artistic performances.

rough her years in Littleton, Ellingboe was active in many community organizations and cultural amenities and played a founding role in some. ey included the League of Women Voters, Bemis Library Fine Arts

Committee, Town Hall Arts Center, Littleton Business Chamber, Commission on Human Rights, Littleton Fine Arts Guild, Hudson Gardens and Event Center, Friends of the Library and Museum, Littleton Garden Club and Historic Littleton Inc.

“Most of the time we’ve been here I’ve been involved one way or another with something going on in Littleton … I get nostalgic about old things that get overwhelmed but I think we need to be changing and gaining,” Ellingboe recalled in the 2018 interview.

“I’ve been a joiner, I guess,” she added with her signature bright laugh. “I recommend it.”

Ellingboe’s career as an arts and culture writer was marked by the positivity and encouraging tone of her coverage. “Family is important to me, and so is making art accessible to as many people as possible,” she recalled. “I feel

my mission in writing stories isn’t to slam something, but to get people o their sofas to go see it.”

In December 2023, the Littleton City Council approved a Local Historic Landmark Designation for the house on Curtice Street where Ellingboe had her bookstore for many years, and in January 2024 the Littleton Arts and Culture Commission named Ellingboe as the rst-ever recipient of the City of Littleton Arts and Culture Award, with a ceremony honoring her held in March 2024.

is year, the Littleton Independent received funding from the city’s Arts and Culture Grant Program to support coverage of arts and culture in Littleton and the south metro area, in honor of Ellingboe.

Ellingboe is survived by son John (Page Hartwell) Ellingboe, daughter Kirsten (Al) Orahood, daughter Karen (Peter Krasno ) Ellingboe and son Bruce (Cindy) Ellingboe; half-sister Anne Redmond; four nephews; nine grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

No public memorial service is planned, as family members note their gratitude for the many celebrations of Ellingboe’s life while she was alive. Memorial donations in Ellingboe’s name may be made to Historic Littleton Inc., P.O. Box 1004, Littleton, CO 80160; historiclittleton@gmail. com; or to the arts organization of the donor’s choice.

“I hope I’m remembered as someone who encouraged people to participate in what pleases them,” Ellingboe said in the 2018 interview. “Getting involved in your community makes a huge di erence in how your life proceeds.”

She added: “Keep moving — that’s my other advice — as long as possible.”

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Bill would create duty to report misconduct at state crime lab

BY SARA WILSON COLORADO NEWSLINE

Colorado lawmakers are running a bipartisan bill to set expectations for reporting misconduct in the state’s crime laboratories, an e ort that comes in the wake of revelations that a former forensic scientist allegedly mishandled thousands of DNA tests over her career.

“We are here because of due process and fairness — the idea that if a (Colorado Bureau of Investigations) employee sees data malfeasance going on, they have a duty to report and disclose, so that district attorneys can make a decision whether or not to act and whether it would impact their cases,” said Rep. Matt Soper, a Delta Republican sponsoring the bill.

He is running the bill alongside Rep. Yara Zokaie, a Fort Collins Democrat, Sen. Lisa Frizell, a Castle Rock Republican and Sen. Mike Weissman, an Aurora Democrat.

Former CBI scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods was charged with 102 felonies in January over allegations that she manipulated DNA test results during her career. Prosecutors worry that over 1,000 cases could have been a ected by dubious evidence she processed.

“We never want to see something like this happen again,” Soper said. “We want to address some of the issues that have occurred here so that we have integrity

back in our state lab.”

House Bill 25-1275 would require crime lab employees to report a wrongful action they witness to their supervisor within two weeks. at is de ned in the bill as an act from an employee that is a “gross deviation from the standard operation procedures.” e supervisor would then need to investigate the claim.

e CBI director would need to tell district attorneys about the alleged wrong action in a ected cases, and attorneys would need to notify defendants — and in some cases victims — if there was lab misconduct in their case.

“Right now, there are defendants serving time who have no idea that the evidence used to convict them was handled by a crime lab employee implicated in misconduct. ere are victims who don’t know that the forensic evidence in their case may have been compromised,” Zokaie said.

e bill would also give defendants the ability to return to court if their conviction substantially relied on evidence subject to misconduct. e intent is that it would apply to cases a ected by the Woods scandal.

“All Coloradans have an interest in determining whether Missy Woods’ misconduct caused wrongful convictions,” said Jud Lohnes, a sta attorney with the Korey Wise Innocence Project at the University of Colorado Law School. “ e importance of forensic testing cannot be

overstated. A single DNA result can a ect an entire criminal case.”

Sponsors hope to fast-track the bill. It was introduced Feb. 19 and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee but has

not been scheduled for a hearing date. is story is from Colorado Newsline. Used by permission. For more, and to support the news organization, visit coloradonewsline.com.

Amid budget crunch, Youth Advisory Council on chopping block

Lawmakers plan to shut down 20-year-old program that promotes youth involvement

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

e Colorado legislature, as part of its e orts to close a budget hole of more than $1 billion, is planning to axe a nearly twodecade program that enlists teenagers from across the state to help draft and offer input on bills.

Shutting down the Colorado Youth Advisory Council would save about $50,000 a year. at’s a relatively paltry amount,

but it’s meant to send a message that costs must be trimmed wherever possible.

e cut foreshadows the big, and often painful, line-item reductions the legislature will have to make in the coming weeks.

Sidd Nareddi, who served on COYAC from 2022 to 2024 while he was in high school, said he was heartbroken to hear the program may be discontinued. Now a rst-year student at Brown University, Nareddi said being a member of COYAC was one of the most formative experiences of his high school years.

“It really was a personal development program for me,” he said. “It’s a very empowering process.”

e Colorado Youth Advisory Council was created in 2008 and is composed of

40 junior high and high school students representing each of the state’s 35 Senate districts, as well as the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribes. Teens serve two-year terms on the council. e panel is currently supposed to continue through at least 2028.

In recent years, the panel — known as COYAC — has drafted legislation to require school sta to address students by their chosen name, boost mental health resources in schools, reduce food waste in public schools and get young people involved in environmental justice.

“ at would be a huge mistake,” Sen. Faith Winter, a Broom eld Democrat and a legislative liaison to the council, said of ending the program. “We know that the budget is di cult and we are willing

to work with COYAC next year for a very reduced budget outside of having an interim committee.”

Sarah Moss, who directs the program, made an impassioned plea to the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council, which is making the decision to disband the program, to keep the initiative alive.

“I love this program and love these students,” she said. “Being their nonpartisan sta er and teaching them the process and government 101 — and ‘Here’s how you make a phone call to a stranger who’s a grown-up’ — has been one of the greatest joys of my professional career. We would very much love for this program to continue in full.”

From left, Sen. Lisa Frizell, Rep. Matt Soper and Rep. Yara Zokaie speak about a bill to establish a procedure for misconduct reporting at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Feb. 20, 2025, at the Colorado Capitol.

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A Colorado Voting Rights Act faces pushback from cities

BY CHAS SISK KUNC

A plan to write a key civil rights measure into Colorado law is running into intense resistance. Opponents say it’s really an attempt to rework how local elections are run.

e federal Voting Rights Act has been used for six decades to ensure the fairness of elections. But some worry the Trump administration will try to do away with it, so they’ve launched a national campaign for VRA protections to be written into state law. Several states have agreed.

Colorado could become the latest. Senate Bill 25-001 would give voters the right to bring discrimination suits at the state level and extend new protections speci c to the state, including making sure people can vote while in jail and barring discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

“ e right to vote is under attack by a federal administration testing the limits of its power,” said Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat sponsoring the bill. “Generations of brave activists, women, and people of color have fought for the right

to vote — and now, it’s our turn. is bill would ensure that in Colorado, no matter your gender, race, or the language you speak, your sacred right to vote is protected.”

e measure has the backing of a wide variety of groups, including the ACLU, the League of Women Voters and Colorado Common Cause.

But many local o cials are worried — including some who say they would ordinarily support voting rights legislation.

“Aurora’s against the voting rights act?” asked Pete Schulte, the city attorney in Aurora. “I have to tell you, when I rst heard city council ... talking about opposing this bill, I was like, “Wait a minute. It’s the Colorado Voting Rights Act.””

“ is does not mirror the federal Voting Rights Act,” he added.

Schulte and other local o cials worry it could open new pathways for people to sue communities over elections. In particular, those suits could come over atlarge seats or the timing of elections. Both could be considered discriminatory, if someone suggests they suppress turnout or representation of people of color.

ey also point out that the state constitution gives Colorado communities

broad discretion to run elections as they see t. And, they say, cities in Colorado have successfully fended of any claims under the federal VRA that they’re violating voters’ rights.

“To date there have been no successful lawsuits against Colorado municipalities under the federal Voting Rights Act,” Heather Stau er, legislative advocacy manager for the Colorado Municipal League, said at a recent hearing on the proposal. “It’s very clear to us that the intent of this bill is to change speci c voting policies and structures of local government via litigation.”

e VRA’s supporters have tried to reassure cities that they don’t plan to come after them. But they say there should be laws to prevent election o cials from engaging in discrimination.

“We have these federal protections. ey’re nothing new. But they have been eroded,” said Michael Pernick, lawyer for the Legal Defense Fund who has helped draft state voting rights acts. e measure has so far passed just one committee, in the state Senate. Backers say they hope to resolve local governments’ concerns as it moves through the process.

McCluskie said she hopes COYAC could be brought back after a year. But the legislature’s budget problems are only expected to get worse.

e legislative branch plans to cut its budget by 5%, or more than $4 million next year. Suspending as many as a dozen interim committees like the Colorado Youth Advisory Council is part of that e ort.

e executive committee is made up of the six top party leaders in the legislature, four Democrats and two Republicans. Both Republicans suggested it was time for the council to go away, regardless of

“With all due respect to students, there are plenty of people who come here and take days to testify and make their voices heard that don’t get (their expenses covered),” House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, R-Colorado Springs, told the executive committee.

Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, R-Monument, told e Sun the council has become too progressive. Given that it e ectively has the power to introduce bills in the legislature, he feels that advantage is unfair.

Moss suggested paring back the council to make it remote-only. at could cut out the legislature’s costs of getting council members to and from the Capitol and putting them up in hotels.

“We would really love to see some kind of opportunity for them to present (to lawmakers), even if it’s just a teleconference,” she said.

e Executive Committee of the Legislative Council appears resigned to shutting down the program. A bill ending COYAC will have to be drafted and debated before the full legislature before the council is shut down, but the executive committee on Friday preemptively slashed its funding.

Lawmakers plan to spend just $5,000 on the program next scal year, which begins July 1, to ensure students currently on the council can nish their work.

“As a lifelong educator, I believe in doing things for our youth and giving them these opportunities,” House Speaker Julie McCluskie, a Dillon Democrat, said this week during an executive committee meeting. “ is is tough.”

In an interview with e Colorado Sun,

“As a matter of policy, I’m not supportive of continuing with funding,” he said during the executive committee meeting.

Winter pointed out that COYAC was founded through legislation brought by a Republican, then-state Sen. Ellen Roberts of Durango, and that it has long been a bipartisan initiative. e panel that reviews COYAC’s work is named after the late House Minority Leader Hugh McKean, another Republican.

Winter defended the legislation the council has advanced in recent years as being representative of the Democraticlean of the state.

“ ere is one youth member per Senate district,” she said. “If you look at the makeup of the Senate, it makes sense that COYAC is composed similarly.”

Current and former members of the council said they plan to encourage lawmakers not to shut COYAC down.

“COYAC is one of the best things I’ve ever done,” said Livi Christiansen, who served on the council from 2020 to 2022 when she was a junior and senior at Poudre High School in Fort Collins. “It absolutely changed my life. I wish that every kid

got to do it.”

Christiansen, who at just 19 is in her rst year of law school in California, said the legislature could choose to slash funding for prison beds instead of shutting down COYAC.

“ ey can nd the money,” she said. “ ey could be making a di erent choice.”

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The chasm between striving and thriving

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hen we face struggles, it is easy to fall into a mindset of simple survival. at focus can become all-encompassing and often will prevent us from nding the road to thriving. In those moments, the expanse between “survive” and “thrive” can seem insurmountable.

Four years ago, I was given an opportunity to learn that the chasm between “survive” and “thrive” is only as wide as our mindset. Many of you who have been following Words of Encouragement from the beginning know that my work as a writer started when I was supporting a friend, Shane, who was battling stage-4 colon cancer.

In January 2021, Shane had taken a leave of absence from work to focus on trying to get better. I went to visit him during that leave, and as we sat and talked, he told me that the chemotherapy he was taking was making him so ill that he had decided to focus on the quality of his life, not the quantity.

He explained to me that he was stopping chemotherapy and that the remainder of his life span would be measured in weeks. As he told me of this decision, I began to tear up, and as the rst tear fell onto my cheek, he waved his hand in the way that only he could and said, “We are not going to do that; we are going to celebrate.”

With a lifespan remaining that could be

Tcounted in hours and pain growing in his body daily, Shane made a very conscious decision. He was not going to simply survive each remaining day; he was going to thrive.

Over the next few weeks, he went to watch movies in theaters that had been rented out exclusively for his extended family, had dinners xed by chefs who came to his house and attended a parade in his honor. He had the opportunity to

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talk with friends, spend precious hours with his wife and daughters, and even play in a poker tournament at his house. It was inspiring to watch and learn from Shane during that time. e experience left me with the con dence to know that thriving is a conscious decision. It is both scary and empowering to recognize this reality.

When we understand that our mindset is the catalyst to thriving, then we are not

Failed AI wildfire bill still sparks a crucial conversation

he 20 largest wild res in Colorado’s history all happened in the 2000s — nine of them between 2018 and 2020. Changing weather conditions such as ongoing drought expose the state to a much greater risk of a small spark becoming a devastating ame.

Just a few years ago, high winds fanned two small res into the Marshall re, which destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County. Similar conditions across the nation have made record-setting res increasingly normal, creating escalating threats to communities, ecosystems and economies. Faced with a tougher – and more ammable — environment than ever before, the re service must evolve alongside the threats it’s tasked with extinguishing.

Earlier this year, Colorado introduced Senate Bill 25-022, a forward-thinking bill that aimed to devote resources to developing AI tools for ghting res. It was a smart, proactive approach that recognized the potential of harnessing technology to do tasks such as analyze vegetation, predict an area’s wild re ignition potential and forecast the potential spread of an ongoing wild re. e bill was based on a recognition that traditional methods are no longer su cient in an era of climate-driven wild res.

While SB25-022, unfortunately, failed to pass, its introduction alone signals an important shift

in how we approach re ghting – from reactive responses with old equipment to proactive, data-driven strategies coupled with advanced tools. Traditional equipment and methodologies weren’t designed to handle the scale and intensity of today’s wild res. Integrating timehonored practices with cutting-edge technology can alleviate the immense pressure re ghters face on the front lines by freeing them to focus on the areas and tasks that need them most.

Future legislation around modernizing the re service can be the key to helping encourage the re service to adopt valuable new technologies. Fire ghters are often slow to embrace change, preferring the security and legacy of adhering to the tradition that de nes the re service for many. Linking the e ort to modernize the re industry with nancial incentives can o er reghters a compelling reason to reconsider familiar practices and tools.

Fostering a culture of growth within the re service is essential for both adapting to modern wild re challenges and attracting the next generation of re ghters. Moving away from the rigid, old-school rehouse mentality creates an environment where younger re ghters and fresh ideas can strengthen an industry that needs them more than ever. is shift is particularly important for recruiting Gen Zers, who overwhelmingly report that technological sophistication impacts

able to hide behind our struggle, satis ed with the idea that we made it through another day.

Don’t misunderstand me. Your struggle, my struggle, they are not easy things to navigate, but they are not insurmountable. e only thing that can keep us from thriving is ourselves. Shane demonstrated this in the most di cult situation possible, facing his own mortality.

When we take the time to truly look at the world around us, we will see we have front-row seats to watch insightful, heroic, and authentically brilliant moments in the human experience unfold before us.

Shane’s unwavering commitment to thriving is an example of this and gives me an invaluable reset button for when I nd myself stuck in survival mode. It is my sincere hope that you, too, can learn from this incredible model.

You have got this.

I hope my words encourage you, and that you will share them with those who need support. ank you to everyone who has shared their stories with me so far. I truly appreciate hearing about the valuable ideas you nd in these columns and how you use them to uplift those around you. You can reach me at jim. roome@gmail.com.

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences.

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‘Ban’ term misses mark

Whenever we use language associated with book “banning” — or use words about book removal, prohibition, censorship, or denying access to books — we de ect from the real problem.

I found it interesting that the CPR News article regarding the current legislative debate to “protect school libraries from book bans” (which ran in the Feb. 20 print edition of the Lone Tree Voice) is missing the key. Only once did I read “developmentally appropriate” when the article quoted Boulder resident Erin Meschke.

I heartily align with Erin, who opposed the current proposed legislation. She said that “no one is trying to ban books. Rather, they are trying to make sure books are aligned with standards protecting children from pornography … the majority of books being challenged … graphically portray sex, pedophilia, rape, incest, and other things that have nothing to do with developmentally appropriate interest, education, or enlightenment.”

Indeed, “developmentally appropriate” should be the words we hear over and over, not “banning.”

As a compiling editor of ve literary anthologies for teens — and as a former literature teacher in

Iowa with gifted readers in grades K-12 (serving three public school buildings for elementary, middle school, and high school) — I developed supplemental classroom libraries by personally selecting over 2,000 books.

I never had a problem with parents objecting to the literature in my libraries because the books were always developmentally appropriate (e.g. “Catcher in the Rye” was not available in my elementary collection but was placed in the high school one).

If some books could be considered extremely objectionable, I left them for the public libraries rather than school libraries. ere’s a di erence between those two settings, and there are plenty of worthwhile books that can be included in school libraries.

When I taught units that involved the possibility of literature that could be challenged, I always gave a written rationale to parents — and the appropriate principal — before starting the units. Communication provided transparency and allayed any possible fears. We wouldn’t feel the need to pass any legislation “protecting school libraries” if we had done a better job with our own adult discernment to protect young minds. Linda Mazunik, Lone Tree

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Will nuclear formally be put on the table?

State Sen. Larry Liston, a Republican from El Paso County, has carried a lonely torch during the last two legislative sessions. His bills that proposed to classify nuclear energy as “clean” in Colorado went exactly nowhere.

is year’s nuclear bill has a di erent look. It has four prime sponsors, two of them Democrats. And it comes after warnings about rapidly escalating electrical demand for data centers.

House Bill 25-1040 would allow nuclear energy to count toward Colorado’s clean energy goals of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Unlike Liston’s previous bills, it might even get approved. All ve Republicans in the House Energy and Environment Committee will likely support it. e committee chair, Alex Valdez, a Democrat and former solar developer, helped write the bill.

In public testimony, the other seven Democrats will likely be reminded that we have no long-term solution for safeguarding radioactive waste. ey will likely hear that nuclear plants remain extremely expensive. Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear plant was originally projected to cost $14 billion. It was completed in 2023 at a cost of $36 billion. Other nuclear projects have had similar cost overruns.

Some Coloradans also remember St. Vrain, the problem-plagued nuclear power plant south of Greeley. It operated from 1976 to 1989. Customers of Public Service Co. of Colorado, now a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, paid $1 a month from 1993 until 2016 to cover the $125 million cost of decommissioning the nuclear plant.

Legislators likely are hearing from Xcel’s lobbyists. It has two nuclear plants in Minnesota. e utility announced in October that it has models showing nuclear delivering 1,000 megawatts of electrical generating capacity within Colorado by 2035-37. at compares with the 750 megawatts of Comanche 3, the coal- red power plant in Pueblo that Xcel plans to retire before 2031.

A Pueblo task force created by Xcel and some local leaders in early 2024 reported that a nuclear power plant was the best replacement for the jobs and property taxes lost in the transition from coal. Craig, in northwest Colorado, has similarly been hunting for answers to replace jobs and tax base after the last coal plant closes in 2028.

Cheerleaders for nuclear usually ignore the costs. All of the technologies that will get us beyond 85% to 90% renewables have the same problem. eir gambles are smaller, though. In Wyoming, Bill Gates has invested in a rst-of-kind small modular liquid-metal fast reactor. If successful, these smaller modular reactors

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their willingness to work at an organization. Embracing e ective change not only strengthens re ghting capabilities, it strengthens the pipeline of young professionals ready to tackle the next wild re.

Colorado’s attempt to integrate AI into wild re management may have stalled, but the idea behind it cannot be ignored. Investing in technology and advancing

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would lower the nancial risks. e downside? Presumably, the tax base for Pueblo would potentially be far less.

Liston, a retired investment banker, told me he hopes for nuclear costs mirroring the declined cost of computing. at has a certain irony. e explosive growth of data centers being predicted provides a key argument for taking nuclear seriously. Xcel has told state regulators it projects need 1,923 megawatts of new generation — equivalent ot several coal- red plants — for large customers by 2031, with 70% of that coming from data centers.

How real will this demand be? And who bears the risks of investment in new and still expensive technologies?

I caught up with Dylan Roberts at a water conference. If adopted, the bill will “allow nuclear to be part of the conversation about Colorado’s energy future,” he said. “It doesn’t obligate the state nancially in any way. It doesn’t move anything forward as far as permitting or regulations. It would just say that if we get to a point where it becomes nancially viable and a private entity – along with local governments — buy in and they decide they want to pursue this, it would count toward Colorado’s carbon emission reduction goals.” Obviously, he added, conversations must also occur about security and waste.

A crucial di erence in this year’s bill — to be o ered as an amendment in the committee hearing on ursday — is a requirement that nuclear pay property taxes similar to coal and other energy producers.

Roberts pointed out that France gets 70% of its electricity from nuclear energy.

“As far as I know, nobody is scared of going to France,” he said. “ ey have found a way to do it and do it safely and responsibly. I’m not saying it has to be part of Northwest Colorado’s energy portfolio or the state’s portfolio, but at least it can be part of the conversation if a bill like this passes.”

I’m not sure that “love is in the air,” as one columnist concluded. Less-expensive opportunities may arrive in enhanced geothermal, for example. What we do have is sober discussion about the hard work of getting to zero emissions by 2050 while satisfying increased energy demands. at will be harder than closing coal plants by 2030.

Allen Best publishes Big Pivots, which chronicles the energy and water transitions in Colorado. For more on this topic, visit BigPivots.com.

re ghting strategies allows the industry to better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wild res. Policymakers nationwide must take note and consider adopting new measures to safeguard both people and the environment. Wildres aren’t waiting for us to catch up — saving lives and property demands we get ahead of them.

Jason Cerrano is a 20-year veteran of re departments across the nation and the inventor of SAM, an automated water ow technology under the IDEX brand.

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BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Denver artist omas “Detour” Evans has planted his artistic footprint all over the Denver metro area, including the Arvada Center. His work creating the mural at the Center’s main gallery for all visitors to see and then displaying the nished product drew rave reviews from the Center’s visitors, said Collin Parson, Director of Galleries and Curator.

“Our visitors loved it,” Parson said via email. “It was an interactive piece that took the art of murals to the next level. Detour is an innovative artist who a few years ago was considered a ‘muralist’ but not as ‘an artist’ who happens to also make murals.”

“I’m proud of him and think he represents the quality and creativity of Colorado arts,” Parson said.

Evans could not be reached for comment.

Described as a painter, muralist and installation artist, Evans served as a Creative in Residence at the Denver Art Museum in the fall of 2017, exploring work that encourages a mixture of traditional art and interactive paintings. He has gained state and national fame for his mural and print creations that celebrate African American history as well as musical, civil rights and sports icons.

What may be Evans’ most acclaimed piece was recently unveiled before international travelers that streamed though Denver International Airport. e airport introduced Evans’ sculpture “It’s Not What You Take, It’s What You Bring Back” in its permanent public art collection in January in the Concourse B expansion area.

“DEN’s participation in the City’s 1% for Public Art program is a point of pride for the airport. Many of the works in our permanent collection loom large in the memories and imaginations of our millions of annual visitors. omas Evans’ work, “It’s Not What You Take, It’s What You Bring Back,” will soon become an iconic xture of the world’s sixth busiest airport, welcoming or bidding farewell to our passengers,” airport CEO Phil Washington said in a news release. “I am so pleased to welcome Evans’ unique and vibrant sculpture to DEN.”

“It’s Not What You Take, It’s What You Bring Back” was inspired by the idea that life is always in perpetual motion and it’s our luggage that carries the items we hold dear. It was selected by a panel of community representatives, arts and culture professionals, and civic leaders in 2022, the news release states.

“I was super ecstatic to be selected to be a part of the process of adding art to such a vibrant place where millions of travelers pass through during their journey in life,” Detour said in the news release.  e artwork, located on Concourse B East near gate B60, is 26 feet long by 12 feet wide by 8 feet high and suspended from the concourse ceiling. To help build the sculpture, Evans put a call out to the public for personal luggage that had a story behind it. at resulted in 183 donated bags that were incorporated into the nal design, including pieces from Cleo Parker Robinson, Ed Dwight, a ight attendant of 33 years, three DIA employees, as well as from folks with Denver’s ve professional sports teams.

Evans said on his webpage that the exhibit showcases the frenzied nature of modern life. “ e goal is to symbolize the 24/7 nature of both the airport and the journey of life, as well as memorialize the stories and experiences you gain when you travel,” Evans said. Evans said that his fabricators, Demiurge, built a steel armature in six di erent sections that will serve as the backbone of the sculpture. Each piece of luggage will have its own plate extension that will be

RIGHT: Thomas “Detour” Evans works on a mural for the 2021 Black Love Mural Festival at Civic Center Park. PHOTO BY CHRISTY STEADMAN

LEFT: Thomas “Detour” Evans’ work was featured at the “In Sight On Site: Murals” exhibit at the Arvada Center. COURTESY OF WES MAGYAR

“I was super ecstatic to be selected to be part of the process”

ans wrote on his webpage. .

e mural got statewide and national attention and was featured in e New York Times, the Athletic, the NBA’s social media accounts and several other media outlets, Evans said.

welded onto the armature.   For more information about the backstories of the donated bags and their donors, go to the airport’s arts page which opened for views this month. A time-lapse video of the installation can be found there as well.

e news release points out that the City’s 1% for Public Art Ordinance directs that 1% of any capital improvement project over $1 million undertaken by the city be set aside for the inclusion of art. At DIA, funds are set aside and then site-speci c large-scale public art opportunities across the campus are identi ed. For this speci c project, funding was designated by the Gate Expansion Program’s construction budget. No taxpayer dollars are used for any artwork at DIA. Evans also explores ethnic identities through his African art display “ ey Still Live,” which mixes photography, DNA mapping and African objects, according to the Hu ngton Post. His prints celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., the music icon Prince and soccer legend Pele.

Evans also honored the 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets with a mural planted on the side of the building at 1919 E. Colfax Ave. Evans said he only created the mural to replace another that was in disrepair. However, “this mural evolved to be a beacon for the community because of the awesome year that the Denver Nuggets had,” Ev-

Evans drew plenty of local acclaim for his work at the Arvada Center. Evans used sound and interaction to draw patrons into his brightly colored creation at the Arvada Center’s main gallery, said the Arvada Center’s Parson.

Evans was part of a temporary exhibition titled “In Sight On Site: Murals,” Parson said. Working on the site at the Arvada Center as artist schedules allowed, visitors were able to see murals develop over a weekend, a week or even a month, he said. Evans contributed to a temporary exhibit at the Center so it was only displayed for a few months.

“Detour and artists like him use exhibitions like this to test ideas and concepts that otherwise might just be experiments in their studios,” Parson said.

He said that he donated a bag to the DIA exhibit, at Evans’ request. Parson said he was caught o guard by the request but suddenly remembered that his four-year-old daughter, Cora, had left her Kitty Cat purse in the back seat of Parson’s car.

“I knew she’d be momentarily upset, but I also believed she’d understand its signi cance when she was older,” he said.

“So I took the risk,” Parson said. “So far, it’s paid o . She’s forgotten all about the purse, and I can’t wait to take her to see her small but meaningful mark in Denver’s art history.”

Thomas “Detour” Evans

LEFT: Artist Thomas “Detour” Evans poses with his creation at Concourse B at DIA.

RIGHT: Another view of artist Thomas “Detour”

DU professor makes strides in technology, cancer research

Dali Sun develops more accessible technologies for studies, treatment

BY TIM WEIGHART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

It’s no secret that cancer is a di cult disease to research and treat.  e notorious illness is almost undetectable in its earliest stages, and while there are e ective treatments, they are expensive and harmful to regular cells in the body. Cancer research has also hit multiple roadblocks due to a lack of accessible devices that can detect cancer cells.

Enter Professor Dali Sun of the University of Denver’s Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. e researcher has used his multifaceted academic background to develop more accessible technologies for researching and treating cancer.

“Many scientists only focus on one eld,” Sun said, “but a lot of my research has bene ted from incorporating other elds of study. I’m always bringing in students from other elds to help with my research.”

Sun’s background in computer science was especially useful in the development of his new, smaller spectrometer that can detect cancer cells, chemicals and microplastics in concentrated samples.  e device will be much cheaper and more accessible than the CD spectrometer, the only other device that can successfully detect cancer cells.

“ is is called an Elliptical Dichroism (ED) machine. We invented Elliptical Dichroism,” Sun explained. “While Circular Dichroism (CD) is the standard practice for molecular research, ED is actually the simpli ed version of CD.”

Dichroism is a practice that shades different molecules in di erent colors based on the molecules’ behaviors. Spectrometers are able to use dichroism by exposing molecules to light before analyzing their behavior over time.

While the lens used in CD spectrometers is perfectly circular, the elliptical — or oval-shaped — lens in Sun’s device is asymmetrical, which makes it easier for the spectrometer’s algorithm to analyze the molecules’ behavior and color them accordingly without the assistance of the CD’s more complicated operating system.

Sun’s rst ED spectrometer is smaller than a shoebox — at least three times smaller than the CD spectrometer — but he is currently developing an even smaller, cheaper model to be sold to labs, schools and hospitals in the hopes that the device’s visual representation of different molecules could increase the public’s understanding of molecular science.

“We are focusing on cancer detection and treatment, but the spectrometer itself could be a bene t to all labs,” Sun said. “Even at an elementary level, it could increase kids’ interests in the science and stem elds, which would bene t the (scienti c) community.”

Sun’s team plans to complete the smaller version of the ED spectrometer within a year before sending it to testers.

Sun has also done extensive research on creating a much cheaper, side e ectfree cancer killer.

“We have found that a natural molecule has the ability to kill the tumor cells without introducing side e ects,” Sun said. “Most cancer treatments, chemotherapy, for example, introduce more side e ects than the therapeutic impact. ey’re not only killing the tumor cells but they also harm a lot of normal cells.”

e molecule, a speci c type of amino acid, could be mixed into water and drunk by cancer patients without causing any additional harm to normal cells.

However, Sun’s side e ect-free treatment still needs to undergo extensive research and clinical trials before being ready for distribution, something that will be di cult without pharmaceutical funding.

“It’s low-cost, so it’s not pro table for the pharmaceutical industry to produce this,” Sun said. “And since we’re using natural molecules, it’s not actually pat-

entable, and the companies can’t put protections on it.”

As a result, the lab is turning to crowdfunding through DU to gain nancial support for their vital research. You can help support Sun’s research on a side e ect-free cancer killer by donating at this link and listing your giving priority as “Side-e ect Free Cancer Treatment.” Cancer is still a deadly and mysterious disease, but if researchers like Sun can keep making promising progress on detection and treatment, it could become a more manageable illness in the years to come.

“Cancer is still a really severe clinical situation, and most new therapies are still in the developing phase. Our work could shorten that development,” Sun said. “I don’t think this research is in the interest of the pharmaceutical industry, but it is in the interest of cancer patients.”

Associate professor Dali Sun, arriving at the University of Denver as a professor in 2023, has been researching cancer for 10 years. COURTESY OF DU

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Hey kids, meet opera

Cherity Koepke introduces schoolchildren to art form

BY MARC SHULGOLD

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Ask any kid to take their pick: opera or broccoli, and they’ll usually run and hide. Cherity Koepke will step in and steer them to opera — and win every time.

As director of education and community engagement for Englewood-based Opera Colorado, she has sent portable, scaled-down versions of operas to various Front Range schools since 2008, charming the dickens out of thousands of school kids. And none of them left asking for broccoli.

“ ey love it,” Koepke said of her young audiences. “ ey cheer, they yell `Bravo!’ We taught them to say that. Some went out singing the tunes and dancing.” ese programs are one part of Opera Colorado’s activities, far removed from its performances at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver. Before COVID struck in 2020, Koepke’s programs averaged an annual attendance of 45,000. A number of factors contributed to a recent drop down to around 25,000. As Koepke pointed out, “that’s more than the attendance for the main-stage productions.”

So, who are her audiences? “We take opera anywhere now, wherever we’re asked,” she said, discussing the program’s 40 annual visits, running from late September to the end of May. Host venues are charged $600, with scholarships available. Sponsors include Genesee Mountain Foundation and individual donors.

“We have a high percentage of visits to inner-city schools, providing them with translations (of sung texts) and learning materials,” Koepke noted. “We’ll present these programs for kids with autism, ones who are hard of hearing. ese shows transcend everything.”

Each year, two operas make the rounds. For 2024-25, Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” receive reduced treatments, performed by a cast of six with piano accompaniment.

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“ e thing about `Hansel and Gretel’ is that it’s so much fun to watch,” Koepke reported. “ e kids giggle. When they hear that rst high note, they put their hands over their ears — but then they get used to it.” Most of her audiences consist of thirdand fourth-graders.

Koepke stressed that her job doesn’t stop with putting on mini-operas. She organizes two eld trips each year, where school kids attend dress rehearsals in the Opera House. Plus, there are three or four workshops held backstage, where students learn about what goes into presenting a production. And the little ones are not left out. “We have Storytime Sessions for preschoolers in libraries, where we have a pretend bookshop with books that open up and start singing.”

All this is a perfect introduction to opera — without any of the intimidation. Koepke stressed that the mini-operas are not limited to the younger generation. In recent years, they’ve have been performed for older folks at retirement communities, such as Wind Crest in Highlands Ranch, where “Barber of Seville” was presented in January. In addition, shows open to the public have been scheduled, such as the two March 8 performances of “Hansel and Gretel” at the PACE Center in Parker.

Audiences aren’t the only ones bene tting from this program. e six singers, members of the company’s artist-in-residence program (managed by Koepke), are gaining experiences that can carry them through a lifetime in performance.

“Each year we receive around 520 applications from around the world,” she said. “We’ll boil it down to 120 live auditions and then choose the nal six. For them, it becomes a full-time job.”

ose six will sing in all 40 performanc- es. e cast, pianist Oleg Bellini, plus cardboard sets and costumes travel in a van and perform in gymnasiums, cafetoriums or, in the case of Parker’s PACE Center, an actual theater.

For cast members, digging into a role for a whole season is priceless, Koepke emphasized. “Usually, an opera singer will arrive for rehearsals, do a few performances and then move one,” she said. “Not the case here. Plus, they get professional development, they get to be part of a team.”

Many have gone on to major careers, including bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green, who’s sung leading roles with the

Metropolitan Opera.

But the biggest winners are the kids. “ ey begin to understand what’s out there in their community,” Koepke said.

“ ey’re seeing what opera actually is — not some silly thing on TV. ey learn that it’s simply telling a story with singing. And they learn how to enjoy watching it. We tell them they can laugh and clap and cheer. It’s OK to have fun.” You can’t do that with broccoli. is coverage comes courtesy of a grant from the Littleton Arts and Culture Program. As a matter of policy, funders exercise no control over editorial decisions.

Opera Colorado will present an hourlong version of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” on March 8 in the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Opera Colorado is presenting a family-friendly showing of “Hansel and Gretel” on March 8 in the PACE Center in Parker. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMIE KRAUS

Douglas County spacecraft to seek water on moon

Lockheed Martin space division built Lunar Trailblazer satellite

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN

Yes, there is water on the moon. But what’s it like? How much is there? Where is it? And, on everyone’s mind, could humans drink it or at least mine the molecules and live off the liquid should we relocate to space?

These questions and more could be answered with the help of the Lunar Trailblazer, a dishwasher-sized shiny satellite that left Douglas County in late January, en route to Cape Canaveral. In Florida, the smallish satellite will hitch a ride on a Space X Falcon 9 rocket as soon as Feb. 26 and head toward a comfortable orbit around the moon.

“We hope it leads to our understanding of the water cycle on the moon — where water is located and how it changes over time, given the different temperatures, solar radiation exposure, dark side to light side and all that,” said Ryan Pfeiffer, Lockheed Martin’s program manager for the Lunar Trailblazer project, at the Waterton campus in Douglas County.

It’s not the first moon mission for Lockheed Martin’s space division, which is headquartered just south of Chatfield State Park. Lockheed was part of 1998’s Lunar Prospector to map out moon surfaces. It’s been NASA’s primary contractor for the Orion

spacecraft on the Artemis missions — the one sending humans back to the moon. And while Lockheed had started on the moon rover vehicle for the Artemis III mission, it bowed out last fall due to business strategy conflicts with a partner on the project.

Lockheed is also a major part of Colorado’s aerospace industry and it’s joined by numerous small and large companies who are all-in on exploring the moon and beyond. More than 55,000 Coloradans work directly with aerospace companies, and another 184,000 indirectly, according to the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

That ranks Colorado as the nation’s top state for per capita aerospace employment, OEDIT Executive Director Eve Lieberman said in an email. And that continues to expand.

“We currently host 2,000 aerospace companies,” she said, “an increase of 26% over the last five years, that support and create jobs that sustain families and communities.”

A simpler mission

The satellite sat in a clean room on Lockheed’s campus in late January and looked more like a school science project than high-tech space craft. (“There’s zero need to put design form over function. It’s all about function because no one ever sees it,” Lockheed spokesperson Gary Napier said.) The key watersearching technologies were hidden behind a shiny foil-like wrapper, actually aluminum honeycomb covered by carbon fiber. It’s very strong, durable and doesn’t expand or contract in ex-

treme heat or cold.

Various objects were attached to the box, sealed with what looked like translucent orange duct tape. That’s Kapton film, “the world’s most expensive Scotch tape,” Pfeiffer joked.

All of it, he said, is “part of the thermal blanketing. That’s how we assemble it.”

Temperatures on the moon vary widely — from 250 degrees Fahrenheit during the day to minus 208 at night just at the equator, according to NASA. The thermal layers, Kapton tape and built-in thermal radiators help the spacecraft “maintain temperatures more like room temperature. It tries to keep the electronics at 25 Celsius, sometimes colder, sometimes warmer,” said Bronson Collins, the project’s chief engineer. “A lot of the spacecraft’s job is managing heat.”

The Lunar Trailblazer is a relatively tiny project for Lockheed and the U.S. space program. In fact, it’s part of a category NASA calls SIMPLEx, or Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration. Such missions are typically

for research, are on a sub-$100 million budget, and are squeezed into underutilized space on rockets (Lunar Trailblazer is ridesharing with Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 to get a drill to the moon).

The cost of the Lunar Trailblazer mission is around $80 million, which may seem high, but not really when compared with other NASA projects. Artemis missions have budgets in the billions of dollars each, according to a government audit. The Europa Clipper, which blasted off in October and is heading to Jupiter’s Europa moon in search of water, has a $5 billion price tag.

Lockheed’s contribution is building the spacecraft. The visionary behind this water-hunting trip is Bethany Ehlmann, a professor of planetary science at California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California.

This story was printed through a news sharing agreement with The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonprofit based in Denver that covers the state.

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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 20, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

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NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/27/2025

Last Publication: 3/27/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/20/2024

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Marcello G Rojas #46396 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET, SUITE 330, DENVER, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO240086

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 240235

First Publication: 2/27/2025

Last Publication: 3/27/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240227

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 10, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election

and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Roland Dwayne Wood and Shauna Annie Wood

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

June 12, 2023

County of Recording

Douglas

Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 14, 2023

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2023025277

Original Principal Amount

$725,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$720,378.59

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 15, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 100-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 3874 Mallard Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/13/2025 Last Publication: 3/13/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/10/2024

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Heather L. Deere #28597

Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO23868

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 240227

First Publication: 2/13/2025

Last Publication: 3/13/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240241

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 20, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s)

Brian G. Hebert and Jennifer Hebert

Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association ND

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association

Date of Deed of Trust

December 23, 2009

County of Recording Douglas

Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 03, 2010

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 201006890

Original Principal Amount

$139,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$138,823.87

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to 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. SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE SAID COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 151, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 19, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 910 Greenridge Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80108-8251.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/27/2025

Last Publication: 3/27/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 12/20/2024

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-1001851-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 240241

First Publication: 2/27/2025

Last Publication: 3/27/2025

Name of Publication:

Douglas County News Press

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240225

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 10, 2024, the undersigned

Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s)

Stephanie Beth Miller, Timothy James Miller

Original

Recording

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2022031870

Original Principal Amount

$463,450.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$446,071.21

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 4, BLOCK 6, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO 7, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 5205 Suffolk Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80104. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/13/2025

Last Publication: 3/13/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/10/2024

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ARICYN J. DALL #51467

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 216 16TH STREET, SUITE 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6711

Attorney File # 24CO00540-1

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 240225

First Publication: 2/13/2025

Last Publication: 3/13/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240231

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 20, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Gerald Daughtrey II. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust June 29, 2020 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020057551 Original Principal Amount $547,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $501,788.67

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of

THE NORTH LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAME BEARING 871.58 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE TO THE RIGHT; THENCE ALONG SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 169.8 FEET, A TANGENT OF 117.27 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 205.27 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 69°15'38"; THENCE SOUTH 20°30' EAST A DISTANCE OF 540.7 FEET THENCE SOUTH AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 741.7 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF COUNTY ROAD AND THE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

The Real Property or Its address is commonly known as 2739 W WOLFENSBERGER ROAD, SEDALIA, CO 80135.

Together with: Personal Property. The words “Personal roperty mean all e uipment fixtures and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Grantor, and no or hereafter attached or affixed to the Real Property; together with all accessions, parts, and additions to, all replacements of and all substitutions for, any of such property; and together with all proceeds (including without limitation all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or other disposition of the Property.

Purported common address: 2739 W. Wolfensberger Road, Sedalia, CO 80135. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that

I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase,

Attorney File # 41426030 v1

The

Legal Notice NO.

2/27/2025

Last Publication: 3/27/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240230

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 20, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Wesley R. Sparkes

Original Beneficiary(ies)

U.S. Bank National Association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association

Date of Deed of Trust

February 15, 2022

County of Recording Douglas

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 01, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022015176

Original Principal Amount

$235,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$223,676.06

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 75, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 20, PHASE I FINAL PLAT, 3RD AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4241 Coriander St, Castle Rock, CO 80109.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/27/2025 Last Publication: 3/27/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/20/2024

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado

By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO24051

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 240230

First Publication: 2/27/2025 Last Publication: 3/27/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 2024-0133

To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled.

You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust: JAMES A HERBERTSON

Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust: 10703 JORDAN CT, PARKER, CO 80134

Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

February 14, 2005

Legal Description of Property:

Recording Information: LOT 37, BLOCK 1, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, S TATE OF COLORADO

Street Address of Property 10703 JORDAN CT, PARKER, CO 80134

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on 11/20/24 via remote, web-based auction service, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/ Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 5/20/2025 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

Date: 1/15/25

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado

By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee

Legal Notice No. 2024-0133

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Last Publication: March 27, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240239

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 20, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Summer Aateli Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust

July 11, 2022

County of Recording Douglas

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 12, 2022

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2022048424

Original Principal Amount

$493,385.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$480,606.92

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Parcel A: Building 6408, Unit E, Silver Mesa, a Residential Condominium Community, According to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Silver Mesa, a Residential Condominium Community, Recorded on January 31, 2001, in the Office of the Cler and Recorder of Douglas County, State of Colorado, in Book 1956 at Page 413 and Condominium Map for a Portion of Lot 3A of Highlands Ranch Filing 126-A as Described in the Lot Line Ad ustment Certificate Recorded April 1996 in Book 1337 at Page 324 Recorded on May 10, 2001 at Reception No. 01041683.

Parcel B:

A Nonexclusi e Easement for Ingress

Egress and Access, Reserved by Park at Highlands LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, its Successors, Assigns and Designees, Under and Pursuant to the Terms of That Certain Special Warranty Deed Executed by ar at Highlands LLC Grantor, to Palomino Park Public Improvements Corporation. A Colorado Non- rofit Corporation, Grantee, Recorded January 03, 1996, in Book 1310 at Page 1099 in the Office of the Cler and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, Covering the Real Property More Particularly Described as Follows: Tract A, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 126-A, 1st Amendment, as Filed on December 19, 1995 Under Reception No. 9560621 in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado.

Parcel C:

A Nonexclusi e Easement for Ingress

Egress and Access, Reserved by Park at Highlands LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, its Successors, Assigns and Designees, Under and Pursuant to the Terms of That Certain Special Warranty Deed Executed by ar at Highlands LLC, Grantor, to Palomino Park Public

Improvements Corporation, a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Grantee Recorded January 03, 1996 in Book 1310 at Page 1103 in the Office of the Cler and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, Covering the Real Property More Particularly Described as Follows: Tract B, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 126-A, 1st Amendment, as Filed on December 19, 1995 Under Reception No. 9560621 in the Office of the Cler and Recorder ofbCounty of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 6408 Silver Mesa Drive Unit E, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/27/2025

Last Publication: 3/27/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/20/2024

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

David R. Doughty #40042

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 24-033711

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 240239

First Publication: 2/27/2025

Last Publication: 3/27/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240229

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 10, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s)

TORBEN SORENSEN

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

BankUnited N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

April 08, 2021

County of Recording

Douglas

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 12, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2021047674

Original Principal Amount

$429,084.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$357,026.51

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 10, BLOCK 2, CASTLEWOOD RANCH FILING NO. 2 - PARCEL 9, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 87 PEABODY STREET, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/09/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/13/2025

Last Publication: 3/13/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/10/2024

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553

BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010319143

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. 240229

First Publication: 2/13/2025

Last Publication: 3/13/2025

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Pressv

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240236

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 20, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Murugesan Balakrishnan AND Kanmani Muniyandi Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

June 09, 2017 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017039168 Original Principal Amount

$692,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

$620,033.35

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 132, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING NO. 118-N, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 10452 Marigold Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-5623.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/23/2025 via remote, webbased auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 2/27/2025 Last Publication: 3/27/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE,

PUBLIC NOTICES

EXHIBIT C

it of Circulator This petition has been circulated by the undersigned (the circulator) who attest that each signature thereon is that of the person whose name it purports to be. (Each circulator shall sign below in front of the same notary, or attach a separate ffidavit for each circulator).

Kurt Walker State of Colorado County of Douglas

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of January, 2025 by Kurt Walker I NE my hand and official seal. My commission expires: May 28, 2028

JEREMIAH SITO NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20194047418 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 28, 2028

Legal Notice No. DC 9826

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGETS

The Boards of Directors (collectively the Boards” ) of the CASTLE MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on March 11, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2025 budgets (the “ Proposed Budgets”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84484307370?pd pF TKCd ixrSfMYMMMYH H Ybvkh.1 Meeting ID: 844 8430 7370 Passcode: 939678 Call: 17207072699

Southwest of the Southeast 114 of Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Parcel D The Southeast 114 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, Township 7 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P .M., County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Parcel E The Southeast 1/4. the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, and the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Township 7 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., EXCEPT the Easterly 55 feet thereof deeded to the Town of Castle Rock by instrument recorded March 27, 1985 in Book 567 at Page 182, AND EXCEPT that fee parcel acquired by Department of Transportation, State of Colorado by Rule and Order, Order for Disbursement of Funds, and Order for Release of Lis Pendens in Civil Action 2009CV883, District Court, Douglas West Side o - Castle Roc CO

Parcel A All that part of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35 and all that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast V4 of Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., lying West of the West right of way line of lnterstate 25 and lying East of the East right of way line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, EXCEPT Denver and Rio Grande right of way, AND EXCEPT right of way for Liggett Road, AND EXCEPT Lot 1, Douglas County Lions Club, AND EXCEPT property described in Exhibit A to Rule and Order in Civil Action 2005CV1763, District Court, Douglas County, State of Colorado, recorded June 20, 2008 at Reception No. 2008043978, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Parcel B Lot 1, DOUGLAS COUNTY LIONS CLUB, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Parcel C That portion of the Northeast

The Proposed Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of archetti & Weaver, 245 Century Circle, Suite 103, Louisville, CO 80027.

ny interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets by the Boards.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. DC 9852

First Publication: March 6, 2025 Last Publication: March 6, 2025 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on the 7th day of April, 2025, final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, for and on account of the contract of said Complete Fence for the furnishing and installation of 2023 Upgrade Perimeter Fence Phase 1 and Phase 2, at Centennial Airport, and any person co partnership, association or corporation who has unpaid claim against said Complete Fence for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, supply of laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on pril th, , file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority.

Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim.

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority County of Arapahoe State of Colorado By:

publicly opened and read aloud via an online Zoom conference. The Zoom conference information will be added to BidNet Direct via a Communication prior to the bid date.

Electronic construction plans, specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on or after 9:00 a.m. on February 26, 2025.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of at least five percent ( ) of the Bid. The vendors can upload their bid bond when responding online. The bond will be retained by the Town as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a Contract and Performance, Payment and Maintenance bond in accordance with his bid when notified of the award.

The Town shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes which impact the technical submission of Bids are required. Addenda will be posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. Plan Holders are responsible for either revisiting website prior to the due date to ensure that they have any addenda which may have been issued after the initial download.

The Plan Holder shall certify its acknowledgment of the addendum by signing the addendum and returning it with its Bid. In the event of con ict with the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the e tent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior addenda only to the e tent specified.

The extent of the work is approximately as follows:

The work consists of installation of four traffic signal mast arms at the intersection of Pine Drive and Summerset Lane. The work includes but is not limited to installation of To n pro ided traffic signal mast arms and the supply and installation of traffic signal pedestal poles concrete caissons, signal heads, illuminated street name signs, pavement markings, pedestrian push button poles and traffic control.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty five ( ) days after the time fi ed for closing them. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, to waive technical defects accordingly as the best interest of the Town may be served, may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Owner.

All bidders questions and inquires shall be directed to the Town of Parker’s Project Manager, Patrick Burke, pburke@parkerco.gov.

Tom Williams, PE, Engineering/Public Works Director

This Notice to Bidders is not valid without the above signature.

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT BIDDERS

The purpose of this notice is to comply with C.R.S. § 8-19-104(3). If a nonresident bidder is from a state that provides a bidding preference to bidders from that state, then a comparable percentage disadvantage will be applied to the bid of that nonresident bidder. Nonresident bidders may obtain additional information from the Web site for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

Legal Notice No. DC 9838

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

SECTION 000111 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO MOORE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SANITARY CONNECTION

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received electronically by email sent to Kelli Kavinsky at KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com until Thursday April 03, 2025 at 11:00 am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read virtually via a Microsoft Teams meeting.

The work generally consists of the installation of approximately 540 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity sewer line, including two 48-inch new manholes and modifications to e isting manholes for the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District’s Water Treatment Plant.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.

he Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:TST Infrastructure, LLC 5655 S. Yosemite St., Suite 101 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 799-5197

Bidding Documents will be available on March 06, 2025, and may be obtained from the Issuing Office on onday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Prospective Bidders are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be eligible to bid. The Bidding Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Bidding Documents download information must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky, KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Bidding Documents, the Prospective Bidder will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Bidding Documents.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on March 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm local time at the Moore Water Treatment Plant, 8383 Waterton Road, Littleton, CO 80125. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Following the pre-bid conference, all attendees will be provided with a Microsoft Teams meeting link for access to the bid opening.

Bid security in the amount of five ( ) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders.

Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened.

The Owner reserves the right to award the contract by sections, or reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, ualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Owner: Roxborough Water and Sanitation District

By: Mike Marcum

Title: General Manager

Date: March 06, 2025

Legal Notice No. DC 9856

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 13, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended,

that on the th day of arch, , 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 NORRA Concrete Construction Corporation for the completion of CIP 24-003-2024 Townwide Concrete Replacement Program and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said NORRA Concrete Construction Corporation, 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 th day of arch, , 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, . 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. DC 9832

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Second Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2010CV256, Division/ Courtroom 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 25000316 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

MAYFLOWER CAPITAL COMPANY PROFIT SHARING PLAN, Plaintiff: v. ICE SYSTEMS LLC AND MICHAEL POOZESHI, Defendant(s)

Regarding: LOT 53, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 88-A, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO ALSO KNOWN AS: 6374 DUTCH CREEK STREET, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130 also known as: 6374 DUTCH CREEK ST HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130 (the “Property”)

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on April 20, 2010, 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:

ou 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 heriff s Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 29th day May 2025, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have 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

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 RE UIRED 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 $47,730.25

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 David C. Walker, Reg # 36551, BROWN DUNNING WALKER FEIN DRUSCH PC, 7995 E PRENTICE AVE SUITE #101E, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111.

Dated 3/6/2025, Castle Rock, CO

Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Legal Notice NO. DC 9837 First Publication: 3/6/2025

Last Publication: 4/3/2025

Published In: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way Ste 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 720-437-6200

Case No. 2024CV31047

Plaintiff: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Defendants: Michael P. Corcoran; Adrianne Todman in her Official Capacity as the Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban De elopment and Da id Gill in his Official Capacity as the Public Trustee of Douglas County, Colorado.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Randall M. Chin #31149

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Blvd., #700 Denver, CO 80204

Phone: 303-350-3711

Email: randallc@bdfgroup.com

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 amended complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the cler of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file you answer or other response within days after service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the amended complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

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

This is a C.R.C.P. 105 action for judicial foreclosure in real property regarding the following real property:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 27, BLOCK 1, BRADBURY RANCH FILING NO. 11, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

known and numbered as 16855 Trail View Cir., Parker, CO 80134

Dated: January 31, 2025

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

/s/ Randall M. Chin Randall M. Chin # 31149 Attorney for Plaintiff

PUBLIC NOTICES

MARIA CARTMILL, a.k.a. MARIA O. ZENTNER, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30566 Division F, Courtroom F

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court, Castle Rock, Colorado, on or before June 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

DINA M. BROWN

Personal Representative 15553 Greenstone Lane Parker, Colorado 80134 Telephone: 720-335-3459

Legal Notice No. DC 9793

First Publication: February 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rudolf Paul Stanek, a/k/a Rudolf P. Stanek, a/k/a Rudolf Stanek, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30044

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 June 23, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew Stanek, Personal Representative c/o Brian C. Marsiglia, Esq. Marsiglia Law LLC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Ste. 1100 Denver, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. DC 9778

First Publication: February 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Constance L. Jenkins, aka Constance Jenkins, aka Connie Jenkins, aka Connie L. Jenkins, aka Constance Lavina Jenkins, aka Constance L. Jenkins-Arambulo, and Connie L. Jenkins-Arambulo, Deceased Case Number 2025 PR 30060

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 July 18, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bret L. Jenkins, Personal Representative 2366 - 43rd Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80634

Charles J. Connell

Attorney for Personal Representative 1035 - 37th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80634

Phone: (970) 353-2507

Legal Notice No. DC 9841

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marilyn E. Desch, a/k/a Marilyn Elizabeth Desch, a/k/a Marilyn Desch, a/k/a Marilyn F. Desch, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30031

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 June 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sandra A. Masovero

Personal Representative

c/o Zisman, Ingraham Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. DC 9776

First Publication: February 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Deanna D. Emerson, aka Deanna Emerson, and Didi Emerson, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30046

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 June 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Craig D. Emerson

Personal Representative 6169 S. Fulton Street Englewood, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. DC 9816

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Last Publication: March 13, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Debra Michelle Palmer, aka Debra M. Palmer, Deceased Case Number: 25PR36

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before Monday, July 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tyson Emborg, Personal Representative 3127 Braeburn Place Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126

Legal Notice No. DC 9847

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Julian T. Metsala, aka Julian Thomas Metsala, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030053

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 July 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ana Sofia Somellera Mi sche

Personal Representative c/o Springer Steinberg, P.C.

1400 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. DC 9846

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Estate of: Dawn R Lucero, aka Dawn Roberta Pretzel, aka Dawn Roberta Murphy, aka Dawn Roberta Rosenblum, aka Dawn Roberta Bittner, aka Dawn Roberta Lucero, aka Dawn Bittner Lucero, Deceased. Case Number: 2024PR30484

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 June 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jonathan P. Shultz,

Attorney for Personal Representative 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 200 Parker, CO 80138

Legal Notice No. DC 9790

First Publication: February 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Antonia L. Banducci, aka Antonia Louise Banducci, aka Antonia Banducci, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30573

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Douglas County Combined Courthouse State of Colo rado on or before July 06, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane H. Waldman

Personal Representative 826 Adams Street Denver. CO 80206

Legal Notice No. DC 9839

First Publication: March 6, 2025

Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DAVID JOHN ZIEGLER, a/k/a DAVID J. ZIEGLER, and DAVID ZIEGLER, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30048

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 June 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Artie Guile, Personal Representative 1113 Cushing Drive Fort Worth, TX 76177

Legal Notice No. DC 9831

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Last Publication: March 13, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 15-12-801

Estate of John William Valenta, aka John W. Valenta, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to counsel for the estate:

Melissa Dalla Hammond

Dalla Hammond, P.C. 15016 Elizabeth Street, Thornton, CO 80602 (720) 408-1600 melissa@dallahammond.com on or before June 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. DC 9821

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Last Publication: March 13, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Steven Donald Senior, Deceased Case Number: 24PR66

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, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

SueAnn Z. Senior

Personal Representative 2680 Warmstone Ct Castle Rock, CO 80109

Legal Notice No. DC 9807

First Publication: February 20, 2025 Last Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James Arthur Evans, a/k/a James A. Evans, a/k/a James Evans, a/k/a Jim Evans, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30051

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 July 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Willa Jeanne Bearden Evans

Personal Representative c/o Opfer Campbell Beck, P.C. 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, CO 80138

Legal Notice No. DC 9825

First Publication: February 27, 2025

Last Publication: March 13, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 19, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Jennifer Ann Wiechmann be changed to Jennifer Ann Ward Case No.: 25C87

By: Shaine Heth

Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. DC 9850

Publication: March 6, 2025 Last Publication: March 20, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 27, 2025, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Canaan Lux Aprile be changed to Vincent Lux Aprile Case No.: 25C66

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. DC 9779

First Publication: February 20, 2025

Last Publication: March 6, 2025

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 24, 2025, 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 Katharine Claire George be changed to Katharine Claire Burmeister Case No.: 25 C 59

By:

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

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 suffi cient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court.

In the Interest of: IVY CONNER, D.O.B.: 07/26/2012; Child, And concerning: KELLY SAUNDERS, D.O.B.: 06/11/1986, Mother; WELDON CONNER, D.O.B.: 09/10/1984, Father; Respondents.

Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Bain, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326

Fax: (303) 479-9259

lreighrut@douglas.co.us abain@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 24JV63 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

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

TO: Weldon Conner, D.O.B.: 09/10/1984 Address Unknown

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: ou are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is being served upon you. The following documents are also being served upon you: Petition for Temporary Cus tody; Application for Court Appointed Counsel; IC ffidavit dvisement in Dependency and Neglect and elative ffidavit.

This case is scheduled for a Permanency Planning Hearing for Respondent Mother and Return of Service for Respondent Father on May 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Division of the Douglas County District Court. Parties shall participate by calling 720-437-6180, extension 75591#, unless otherwise indicated by the Court.

Your presence before this court is required to