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Lawmakers look to sti en penalty for auto theft

Sheri s support it, others do not

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Imagine walking out of your home or work or the store, and your car isn’t where you left it. Panicked, you call the police to report a theft. at’s the scenario thousands of

Coloradans have likely endured in recent years as motor vehicle thefts have become a notoriously common crime in the state.

State lawmakers want to change that, putting forth a bill with support from Republicans and Democrats that would tighten the penalty for auto theft. Local law enforcement leaders, too, are on board.

“Stolen vehicles in the state of Colorado is the nexus for many crimes in our communities,” said

Douglas County Sheri Darren Weekly. “Many people who are intent on committing crimes, be it burglaries, robberies, homicide, or breaking into other vehicles to get valuables from those vehicles or sell those vehicles on the black market or to fuel a drug habit, they often do that in a stolen vehicle.”

Colorado’s number of attempted and completed auto thefts stayed relatively consistent from 2008 to 2014 but started rising in the next

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few years. After attening again, the number boomed amid the coronavirus pandemic, more than doubling from 22,000 in 2019 to 45,000 last year, according to Colorado’s database of reported crimes.

e state has become known for the problem: Colorado led the nation in 2021 with the highest overall vehicle theft rate at 661 thefts per 100,000 people, according to the

SNAP aid falls to pre-pandemic monthly totals

Dropping $90 per month

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ose who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, bene ts will see a reduction in monthly totals after February as emergency allotments are slated to end.

Part of a federal nutrition program, SNAP helps low-income households in Colorado purchase food by providing monthly bene ts based on income, resources and the number of individuals in the household.

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BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e mailings from an unknown source criticizing Douglas County

Commissioner Lora omas continue, according to images omas provided Colorado Community Media in mid-February.

e postcard calls out what it says is “conduct unbecoming (of) an elected o cial.”

Starting in December, an unknown

number of Douglas County residents received postcards that accused omas of wasting taxpayers’ time and money.

One part of the newer mailing references a news story about omas

In March 2020, in an e ort to ease the nancial impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on households, Congress approved temporary bene t amounts known as Emergency Allotments.

At the end of February, SNAP bene ts will not disappear but bene t amounts will go down to pre-pandemic levels.

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Postcards sent to Dougco residents by mail about Commissioner Lora Thomas.

“Not only is it unfair, it simply doesn’t make sense,” state Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, an Arvada Democrat, said in a news release. She added: “A stolen car represents much more than stolen property — it impacts people’s ability to get to work, shop for groceries and live their daily lives.”

If state Senate Bill 23-097 passes, the penalties for auto theft would no longer be based on the value of the vehicle stolen. The proposal would make most auto theft a felony regardless of the vehicle’s value.

Some portion of what would be misdemeanors — on the low end of stolen vehicle value — would then be treated as felonies, but Weekly said he had not seen specifics on what percentage of thefts would be classified differently.

Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown also did not know. But Brown, another supporter of the bill, highlighted another change he says would strengthen accountability.

“We’re seeing a lot of people in stolen cars saying, ‘Oh, I just borrowed this car from so and so — I didn’t know it was stolen,’” Brown

said.

If the vehicle is in a situation that would make a “reasonable person” likely to know it was stolen, the bill makes it easier for authorities to charge that person, Brown said.

Pasko argued the bill doesn’t address the “front end” of why people are stealing cars.

A web of influences

Pasko, who wrote a commentary on recent media coverage of the increase in Colorado’s crime rates, pointed to a range of factors that can influence crime.

“As we have long known, increase in crime is tied with housing insecurity, drug misuse and abuse, gun sales, unemployment and joblessness, mental health struggles, family disruption and violence, as well as fewer youth in school, (and) lower consumer confidence,” Pasko wrote.

Many people are stealing cars to live in them, a problem that could reflect how unaffordable the Denver area is to live in, she told

Colorado Community Media.

“We see evidence of living in (stolen cars) including drug use. We also see the drug of choice here is meth,” Pasko said.

Sometimes there are habitual offenders, Pasko said, “but they are not the ones accounting for thousands and thousands of car thefts. It’s just not possible.”

Weekly spoke to the pattern of repeat offenders in his jurisdiction in Douglas County.

“They’re out on bond very quickly, and they’re going out and committing auto theft again,” Weekly said.

Pasko pointed to other historical periods in the 1970s, `80s and `90s in evaluating crime policies.

“We’ve done this same thing, which is increase penalties, increase jail time and increase incarceration, and it’s never given us the results we want,” Pasko said.

She added: “We need police, jails, and prison, for sure. But we need more front-end services too, to avoid crime in the first place.”

Mental health needs

Brown, a Democrat, pointed to the need for those kinds of services, noting the lack of “community bedspace” for people going through mental health crisis and the lack of mental health clinicians to help with those situations.

“People that are struggling with mental health don’t have the resources they need, and then there’s certain times — and it’s not all the time — but there are certain times when they’re selfmedicating and they’re involved in these activities that can fall into the categories that we’re talking about,” said Brown, who noted the problem of people getting involved in the “illicit drug trade.”

It’s important to expose people

to programs for recovery, Brown said.

Weekly, a Republican, pointed to programs in the Douglas County jail.

“I do think that obviously the drug issues play a big factor into (crime), mental health issues play a big factor into this. But at the end of the day, they can get drug treatment quite frankly in a detention setting. They can get mental health treatment in a detention setting,” Weekly said.

The Douglas County jail has a “very robust” drug treatment program, Weekly said.

“We don’t just put people in jail and let them languish — not in my jail. There’s a lot of programs that can help them get back on their feet and live a productive life,” he added.

He felt a harsher approach in criminal penalties is necessary to get people off a criminal path.

“My perspective is at the end of the day, people are responsible for their actions,” Weekly said.

Another part of the solution to addressing crime could be adding more officers in the right places, according to Pasko, which can be difficult amid police experiencing hiring issues.

“Denver did hot spot policing with positive results in the past few years. Instead of patrol broadly in high-crime areas, really zone in on the hot spots, including some problem-oriented approaches,” Pasko said.

Weekly agreed that putting more officers on patrol is critical.

“That is one of my goals as sheriff,” Weekly said. “I am putting more deputies and marked cars on the street. That’s what I’m focusing on is the fundamentals.”

The proposed legislation also includes a “joy-ride” provision that would make it a misdemeanor to use a vehicle without the owner’s permission as long as the car is returned within 24 hours without damage and only minor traffic offenses were committed, The Colorado Sun reported. A second and subsequent conviction for the joy-ride offense would be a felony, however.

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‘Not only is it unfair, it simply doesn’t make sense. A stolen car represents much more than stolen property — it impacts people’s ability to get to work, shop for groceries and live their daily lives.’

State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger

threatening to take legal action unless the county agrees to pay for her legal bills stemming from an ongoing dispute that involved investigations of Thomas.

Another part of the newer mailing criticizes other matters involving Thomas, citing older news articles.

An earlier postcard reads “You’re being scrooged by Lora Thomas” and asks voters to support state Sen. Kevin Van Winkle to replace Thomas. Thomas is term limited and can’t run for her commissioner seat again.

Abe Laydon, one of the other two commissioners who make policy decisions for the county, said he does not know who paid for the postcards and that the postcards do not have any connection to him.

He has received at least some of the postcards at his home address, he said.

“I know that our citizens expect good governance and positive upstream work, and negative campaigns undermine the credibility of our work, from my perspective,” Laydon said.

Complaint dismissed

Thomas took the issue to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, filing a complaint in January because a postcard did not include a paid-for-by disclaimer and doesn’t indicate who sent the mailers outside of the postage li-

cense naming Vistaprint, a Nevada printing company.

The secretary of state’s office ruled the postcards did not violate campaign finance laws because there’s no evidence Vistaprint paid for the postcards and the postcards were mailed after the election. The ruling also found no evidence that the mailers cost more than $1,000, which is the threshold for requiring a paid-for-by disclaimer on election materials.

In its response to the complaint, Vistaprint’s attorney said 153 postcards were ordered for a total of $248 but didn’t provide information about who the customer was.

Though one of the postcards Thomas identified in her complaint encouraged voters to support Van Winkle to replace her, Thomas has said she confirmed with Van Winkle that he is not paying for the mailers.

Asked whether the postcards affect the commissioners’ ability to put personal issues aside, Laydon said the betterment of the county is “always my top priority.”

“I came into 2023 as the board chair asking the board and our staff to focus on upstream, positive, civil discussion,” Laydon said.

He added: “And disagreement is fine. I think it’s normal for a

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board of county commissioners to disagree, but what’s inappropriate is incivility.”

Commissioner George Teal did not return Colorado Community Media’s call for comment regarding the mailings.

Legal layers

The legal dispute referenced by the newer mailing stems from an investigation Teal and Laydon initiated after accusing Thomas of circulating an anonymous letter that criticized specific employees in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, allegedly creating a hostile work environment. They also accused her of emailing county legal representation with a request not authorized by the full board.

The $17,000 investigation into Thomas by outside legal counsel found that while Thomas had distributed the letter, doing so did not create a hostile work environment. It also found she did direct legal representation to provide her with information the board had determined to keep secret.

Thomas appeared in a CBS Colorado news story in July discussing the confidential report that showed the results of the investigation, prompting the Douglas County government’s attorney to find that Thomas could have broken the law by doing so.

A second investigation ordered by Laydon and Teal — this time conducted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office — did not find probable cause to believe that Thomas committed the crime of first-degree official misconduct.

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Legislation targeting trans athletes defeated

Rep. Marshall applauds result

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A number of trans and non-binary athletes rallied to defeat legislation that would have required athletes to participate in sports based on sex assigned at birth.

On Feb. 13, the State, Civic, Veterans and Military A airs Committee killed HB23-1098, or the Women’s Rights in Athletics bill, in an 8-3 vote. e bill would have required Colorado sports organizations to o er male, female and coeducational teams, restricting athletes to the team that matches their sex assigned at birth.

Speaking against the bill, Brayden Parsons, a Douglas County student, said he felt it would hurt athletes of all identities by introducing unnecessary obstacles.

“I’ve learned that a team is a place for everyone to come together, a place for people to push each other and a place where everybody makes themselves both a better athlete and a better person,” Parsons said. “I can tell you from experience that a team is not a place for barriers and it is not a place for hate. A team is not a place for discrimination, homophobia or transphobia.”

Sponsored by Douglas County Representatives Brandi Bradley and Lisa Frizell, the Women’s Rights in Athletics bill claimed to protect female students’ rights in athletics.

Frizell and Bradley said the intent is to support Title IX and insisted the bill wasn’t discriminatory.

“ is is a bill about fairness and women being able to compete in sports on a level playing eld safely and successfully,” Frizell said. “I worry that

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Centura Health announces its breakup with others

AdventHealth, CommonSpirit to go alone

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

On Valentine’s Day, one of the largest hospital systems in Colorado announced that it is getting a divorce.

For more than a quarter-century, Centura Health has operated as a partnership between CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth. Centura announced that CommonSpirit Health, which is Catholic-a liated, and AdventHealth, which is a liated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, will split, with each planning to manage their respective hospitals separately.

“CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth have collaboratively agreed that they can best serve their communities and health care ministries without a partnership,” a news release announced.

Centura will continue to manage all 20 hospitals until the dissolution is nalized. e news release stated that there will not be any disruption to patient care, and the two divorcing systems said they are committed to their employees and patients during the transition.

“CommonSpirit Health and Adven-

tHealth maintain a strong relationship and are united in their commitment to the caregivers and ensuring the communities they serve have access to the best health care during and well beyond this transition,” the news release stated.

e release provided few details about the split, and contained no statements by executives explaining the decision. It did not provide a timeframe for how long it will take to unwind the partnership. A Centura spokeswoman would not even con rm if this announcement means that the Centura Health name will disappear.

“We will only be issuing the release at this time,” she wrote in a text message. Combined, Centura manages 20 hospitals in Colorado and Kansas, and it ranks as the second-largest hospital system in Colorado in terms of revenue. In 2020, Centura Health hospitals statewide brought in more than $3 billion in net patient revenue, according to a report by independent health care consultant Allan Baumgarten. at ranked it behind only UCHealth in terms of statewide net patient revenue.

In the Centura Health marriage, CommonSpirit was the heavyweight, owning 15 of the 20 hospitals. Once

The entrance to the Parker Adventist Hospital.

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in many sports the physical and physiological di erences of postpuberty trans women give them an unfair advantage over biologicallyborn women.”

Bradley said she brought the bill forward because of biological di erences between sexes, asserting that “sex determines win-share.”

If approved, the bill would have prohibited a governmental entity from investigating or taking action on complaints of discrimination against trans or nonbinary athletes. It would also allow athletes to sue organizations that allow trans and nonbinary athletes to compete on gendered teams.

A handful of people spoke in support of the bill, including Riley Gaines, an NCAA swimmer who competed and tied against Lia omas, a trans athlete, in the 200-meter race last year.

“Although the NCAA claims it acted in the name of inclusion, its policies in fact excluded female athletes,” Gaines said.

After two hours of testimony, a majority of legislators opposed the bill. Rep. Kyle Brown, D-Boulder,

BREAKUP

the partnership is dissolved, CommonSpirit will independently manage: Longmont United Hospital; OrthoColorado Hospital in Lakewood; Mercy Hospital in Durango; Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Hospital, both in Colorado Springs; St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood; St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster; St. Anthony Summit Hospital in Frisco; St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan; St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in Pueblo; and St. omas More Hospital in Cañon City. e chain will also manage three hospitals in Kansas — Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses; St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City; and St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City — as well as a new hospital opening this summer in Colorado Springs.

AdventHealth owned the other ve hospitals currently part of Centura: Avista Adventist Hospital in Louisville; Castle Rock Adventist Hospital; Littleton Adventist Hospital; Parker Adventist Hospital; and Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver.

Baumgarten, the health care consultant, said the news reminded him of a similar breakup that happened in Illinois in 2021, when AdventHealth and the Catholic-a liated

said it would further stigmatize and discriminate against trans and nonbinary athletes.

A recent survey done by the Trevor Project found that 85% of trans and non-binary youth say legislation targeting their rights has negatively impacted mental health.

In a public statement, Douglas County’s only Democratic representative, Rep. Bob Marshall, DHighlands Ranch, said the bill was misnamed as it had no legitimate purpose and it addressed no real issue or problem regarding women’s rights in athletics.

He said that the primary sponsors could not provide a case where the bill would apply in Colorado, calling it a solution searching for a problem.

“It’s disappointing that the entire Douglas County GOP State House delegation sponsored a messaging bill meant to attack transgender kids’ right to exist,” Marshall said in a press release.

Marshall added that the bill was a distraction from the necessary work that needs to be done such as increasing teacher compensation, improving water quality and ensuring equal treatment for disabled veterans.

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Ascension broke up a partnership they had formed named Amita. In that divorce, Baumgarten said it was likely that the two sides disagreed about how to grow the joint company.

Centura has been around longer, though, Baumgarten said, and it was not immediately clear to him what might be driving the split. He mentioned possible tensions over Catholic health directives, especially in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

e Catholic hospitals in the Centura system do not perform abortions and will perform sterilization procedures only rarely — something that Centura had recently re-emphasized at Mercy Hospital in Durango.

“It’s also not unusual to have disputes about money,” he added.

e news release contained no mention of what will happen with people employed directly by Centura Health, as opposed to an individual hospital. at includes CEO Peter Banko, who has led Centura since 2007.

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Vitamins not always helpful in preventing heart disease

A healthy diet is better

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Vitamins and supplements are not the best way to lower your risk of heart disease, instead Cardiologist Dr. Je Park says eating in moderation and nutritious foods is the most bene cial.

According to Park, of Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates at e Medical Center of Aurora, aIS vitamins can help the body but they can also be harmful as there are also toxicities.

“If vitamins were universally acceptable to improve heart health, then I believe that there would be a strong push for the FDA to approve these and say, everyone with heart disease should be on these vitamins, these supplements,” said Park. “But there’s never going to be that push.”

e risk of heart disease is not strictly determined by the food one consumes. Rick factors also include environment and genetics.

Park says people need to realize there are a lot of lters in supplements and people don’t always know what’s in them.

Vitamins and supplements can be seen as alternatives to modern medicine but the unknown of what exactly is in pills can have an a ect on the body.

“Without some form of regulation,

A nutritious diet is more e ective in treating heart disease than taking vitamins and supplements.

“And so, the actual vitamin itself might be safe, but the stu that’s in it with it, you have no idea about.”

A 2018 publication of Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes concluded multivitamins do not reduce cardiovascular disease, heart attacks or strokes.

In addition, John Hopkins researchers - including Dr. Edgar R. Miller III, say consuming too much of certain vitamins can be harmful.

“Too much calcium and vitamin D

said in the John Hopkins article.

Food and proper nutrients is the best way to manage heart health.

Park said breaking habits is stressful and eating a healthy diet is becoming expensive, which is why moderation is important.

e American Heart Association suggests getting adequate nutrients through a variety of foods in moderation instead of supplements. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are an exception as they have been as-

sociated with decreased risk of heart

“When I see patients for the rst time and a lot of them do have a lot of comorbid conditions, metabolic syndrome, they’re obese, they have diabetes and it’s a matter of if they’ve had bad habits for a long period of time,” said Park.

Park says that it is a team e ort.

“I can’t change how you work, what kind of foods you’re accessible to,” said Park. “But the only advice I can give you is that you can do those things but in moderation.”

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South Metro Fire to hold spring election

4 board members up

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

South Metro Fire Rescue, a re rescue authority that serves approximately 560,000 people in the south Denver metro area, will hold an election this spring to select four members of its board of directors.

The agency will accept self-nominations through Feb. 24.

The agency covers many cities and towns, including Bow Mar, Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Lone Tree and Parker, along with nearby unincorporated portions of Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Douglas counties.

South Metro Fire Rescue is governed by a seven-member board of directors who are publicly elected and oversee an annual budget of more than $127 million, according to the agency’s website.

Each board member represents a specific geographical portion of the overall fire district, known as a director district, the agency explained in a 2020 governing body document.

Four of the directors’ terms ex-

pire in 2023, including Sue Roche of District 1, Jim Albee of District 3, Cindy Hathaway of District 4 and Renee Anderson of District 5.

The agency announced the election will be held May 2 and it will be a mail ballot election.

Ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors between April 11 and April 18, per the agency’s website.

There will not be an election precinct or polling place, but ballots can be dropped off at 9195 E. Mineral Ave. in Centennial, according to the agency’s resolution about the election.

The director position is a fouryear term and people can nominate themselves for one of the four open seats. According to the agency’s website, all candidates must complete a self-nomination form and either email the completed form to DEO@southmetro. org or hand deliver the form to 9195 E. Mineral Ave.

Residents who are interested in learning more about the election and how to become a candidate can find information, including the self-nomination form, at bit. ly/southmetronom. Those who wish to check which district they live in and who represents them can visit: bit.ly/southmetromap.

On Jan. 10, South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a small fire at Damascus Grill, a Middle Eastern restaurant at 1399 W. Littleton Blvd.

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According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, the last emergency allotment bene t was delivered this month.

According to a report released by the Colorado Department of Human Services, the SNAP program caseload for Douglas County for 2022 was 3,549, with a client count of 6,998. is includes non-public assistance and public assistance.

Many people don’t feel Douglas County has this need but Executive Director of SECORCares Mark Heistand said it is prevalent in the community.

“ e county’s always like ‘we’re one of the… whatever… fth richest counties in the United States,’ well yes, we may be per capita income, but we have our friends and neighbors that are right next to us and are experiencing all sorts of life issues,” said Heistand. “ ere are people that are deciding between paying the rent or purchasing groceries or paying a medical bill.”

SECORCares is a nonpro t organization that provides food and nancial assistance to Elbert, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

On an average day, SECORCare will serve 400 to 500 people and on Saturdays they serve up to 3,000 people. Of those served, about 35 to 40% are Douglas County residents according to Heistand.

e Colorado Department of Human Services estimates an average reduction of $90 per person each

month.

“So it’s a pretty hefty drop o happening, at the same time we are seeing kind of these record highs in grocery prices,” said Brie Dilley, director of philanthropy at SECORCares. “Along with all of the economic instability that we’re seeing across all of the di erent socioeconomic statuses. It feels a little bit like the straw that’s gonna break the camel’s back.”

Not only will the reduction in bene t amounts impact residents,

it will also impact organizations like SECORCares that serve the community.

e increase in grocery prices will a ect the amount of resources these types of organizations receive. About 30 to 40% of the food that SECORCares passes out depends on donations they receive from grocery stores and partners.

SECORCares grocery rescue program includes items such as cans of beans, vegetables and rice.

“What happens is our guests then

don’t have the ability to pick up the kind of food that they normally get,” said Heistand. “So it’s compounded by the fact that we no longer have a lot of pre-rescue food coming in, in order to give our hosts and their guests the amount of food they

In addition to SECORCares, Douglas County provides various food, medical and nancial assistance programs.

Rochelle Schlortt of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado said there is not just one program that can o set the reduction of SNAP bene ts.

“It will require a re-examination of a family’s entire budget,” said Schlortt. “Looking at where income can be increased, where expenses can be reduced, how families can change meal planning to lower meal costs, tapping into monthly supplemental programs, shopping pantries, couponing and taking advantage of grocery sales.”

Heistand said there has already been a trend developing in the number of people coming in for assistance.

“I don’t think we know for sure what kind of impact we’re going to see,” said Heistand. “And if that trend stays like it is and then we add on top of this, this reduction in the amount of money that folks are going to have for groceries, it could be critical very quick.”

e Colorado Department of Human Services provides tips for families to make the transition. Tips include rolling over unused SNAP bene ts to the next month and stock up on non-perishable items.

SNAP monthly allotments will decrease starting in March 2023.

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Mac and cheese chain coming to Castle Rock

Will be 4th in state

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A fast-casual restaurant chain focused on cheesy-carb combos will open its fourth Colorado location in Castle Rock later this year.

I Heart Mac and Cheese, a Florida based eatery, plans to open in the fall. The restaurant offers a variety of customizable mac and cheese bowls and grilled cheese, as well as lighter options and a vegan menu.

I Heart Mac and Cheese started in Colorado with its location

at the Highlands Ranch’s Town Center and, in January, opened one on Montview Boulevard in Denver.

The third Colorado location will open this spring on Voyager Parkway in Colorado Springs.

“Signing a new I Heart Mac & Cheese agreement is always an exciting opportunity to bring the comfort food experience that we offer to a whole new community” Steve Giordanella, CEO and Chairman of I Heart Mac & Cheese, said in a press release.  For online ordering, menu information and more information about I Heart Mac and Cheese, go to iheartmacandcheese.com.

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Tale of 2 districts

In Arapahoe County and Douglas County we are watching a tale of two school districts unfold. at tale is all about how teachers are compensated and what it will all mean as the scenarios play out.

On one side, in Douglas County, you have a situation where voters said no to a mill levy that would have resulted in teachers getting pay raises. In November, voters pretty soundly rejected the measure.

Whether it was because they were still feeling a little saucy over how the school board handled the termination of the former superintendent, or, just didn’t want more money to go to the government, even if it is a school district, doesn’t matter. What matters is it did not happen and the district, which is located in the ninth richest county in the nation, is paying a teacher a starting salary of just over $43,000.

I have to give credit to Superintendent Erin Kane and the school board — they didn’t let the election rejection halt discussions. ey are trying to be creative in what to do next. e most recent discussion centers around having a ordable housing built just for teachers. at means low-income apartments.

However, the problem here is besides paying teachers like crap, the current messaging throughout Douglas County seems to also be against building a ordable housing.

Without a ordable housing, good teachers, good cops and the much-needed working class is going to disappear. at leads us to neighboring Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County is home to another large school district, Cherry Creek. Cherry Creek seems to be a lot more focused on keeping good teachers and recruiting new ones.

It’s no secret there is a teacher shortage not just in Colorado but nationwide. ere are not enough substitutes, certi ed teachers and paraprofessionals at any level. at means districts who treat teachers better are going to at least fare better as the battle to meet sta ng levels drags on.

Recently, Cherry Creek opted to pay teachers a starting salary of $57,000. Let’s put that in perspective. If you are a teacher currently working in Douglas County but can’t a ord to live there — you are likely to drive from a metro city to the north. If you were a teacher in Douglas County driving past Cherry Creek to teach for $14,000 a year less — would you stay? Would you want to keep going to a district where the residents outright said no to you having a better life?

e e ect of what is happening is going to become clear in years down the road. Douglas County might go from being the ninth richest with one of the best school districts in the nation to much worse.

ink about the good families currently raising their kids in Douglas County. Parents are going to start looking at whether or not their children are receiving a quality education. If they realize the neighboring district not only pays teachers more but provides students a better education because their good teachers went there — they too are going to leave.

Who can blame them? As parents, we want our kids to have the best education possible. I moved from another state for that very reason, to make sure my adopted daughter got the education she deserves. Other parents will do the same even if it means moving one district over.

In Cherry Creek, teachers are going to feel more appreciated. ey are going to feel as though residents believe in them and they are going to work for those students even as times are tough. In Douglas County, teachers are receiving a clear message that while the school board and superintendent are doing their best with the resources they have — their best may not be good enough to stay.

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

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Humility — the lost character trait of success

While working with one of our clients, I had the opportunity to observe an interaction between a leader and someone on their team. We had all been working on a project that spanned several months, and the leader was an integral part of making the project a huge success as they battled behind the scenes removing roadblocks, pushing decisions through and advancing timelines.

When it was announced that the project was nished and considered a huge success, the leader was asked to share a few words on an all-company meeting. As she began to talk about the project, she started by naming each and every person who contributed to the success that the team had achieved. Not only did she mention everyone by name, but she also included something special about everyone’s contribution. She even went as far as saying she played a very small role, if any role at all.

In a world where many strive for attention or are OK with receiving the accolades for the hard work of the people around them or on their team, it was so refreshing to witness such humility. You can probably guess that she has a very loyal team with hardly any turnover at all.

Humility isn’t only about giving others the proper credit, it’s also being humble enough to admit when we have made mistakes. Now just as some like to receive the accolades and take credit for work they did not do, there are some people who refuse to admit their mistakes, instead nding a way to blame others. And just as the leader described above who developed a loyal following, the leader who takes the credit and who shifts the blame on

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others will soon nd themselves with no one left to lead.

I love this quote by Ezra Taft Benson, “With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings.”

Pride can be a dangerous thing. When it is about the satisfaction we feel when we have achieved a goal or realized a dream, that can be inspiring. It becomes dangerous when it leads to egotistical and narcissistic behavior. I heard it said that egotism is the only disease that makes everyone else sick except the person carrying the disease.

We are leaders in some way, even if it means we are leading ourselves for now. ere are many traits that today’s leader must try and master as they grow personally and/or professionally. Leading with character, empathy, integrity, honesty, transparency, vulnerability, a servant’s heart, courage, respect and humility, just to name a few. Again, in a “me” centered world, humility shows up last or sometimes not at all. Whether we are leading at home, at work, in our community or in our house of worship, humility shows up when we start to live in a “we” centered world.

e Merriam-Webster de nes humility as freedom from pride or arrogance: the quality or state of being humble. Where leaders or people striving for success sometimes make the mistake is that they believe they need to

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Osteopathic benefits explained

Th e healthcare needs of older adults are unique. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition. While medical advances have made a huge di erence in the treatment and management of chronic diseases, prevention is a critical piece of healthy aging. A healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a nutritious diet, along with regular preventive screenings and visits, can help mature adults increase the number of years lived in good health.

For some people, a trip to the doctor’s o ce equates to a quick physical examination, a discussion of medical history and the symptoms of a current condition, and a prescription for some type of medication. While medications certainly help when it comes to things that require antibiotics or treatments for speci c viruses, other types of prescription medications may cover the symptoms rather than healing the underlying condition.

Two types of treatments that are bene cial to the overall health of

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be seen as always being strong, showing their strength by being strongwilled. ey confuse anything less with being seen as meek or weak. e reality is that some of the strongest leaders in history have also been the humblest.

Humility is not just a necessary quality of leadership, it is often an overlooked quality of success in whatever we endeavor to do. Successful salespeople show humility as they give their surrounding team credit for the sale. e humble spouse who gives credit to their better half. e teacher

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older adults will be the focus of the April 6 presentation at the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County meeting. e presenters are specialists at Rocky Vista Health Center in Parker, Colorado. e meeting is free and open to the public from 10-11:30 am at Canvas Credit Union, 9990 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree.

Osteopathic Manipulative (OMM) is a great complement to traditional medical techniques, including drug therapy and surgery. OMM takes a holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of medical issues throughout the body. It is a therapeutic application of careful, manual pressure or force on an a ected area of the body. If a patient is experiencing issues with a certain organ, a trained OMM physician may examine for structural problems in the spinal column since these problems can radiate outward and cause dysfunction in various organs. e treatment may include manipulation of bones and joints which may be the root cause of illness,

or coach who gives all the credit to the student or player for putting in all the hard work. e faithful who gives God all the credit, honor, and glory for their blessings.

Life is so much easier when we live, work, and love from a position of humility. As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we learn to live a humble life, putting pride aside to achieve lasting success, it really will be a better than good life.

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

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injury, or pain. Trained physicians may use several osteopathic manipulative techniques to treat their patients. ese techniques will be discussed and demonstrated by JP Krueger, M.D., who is specialty trained in OMM, during the April 6 presentation.

e feet are one of the most important parts of the human body. ey are constantly helping us stand, walk, run, or perform other movements we do throughout the day. Additionally, they help maintain balance, allowing us to walk upright. A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in caring for the foot and ankle, including the bones, muscles, ligaments, and other parts of the lower extremities. Podiatrists also treat symptoms of peripheral vascular disease and neuropathies which can cause numbness and pain in the feet.

Zach Weis DPM is an experienced podiatrist, who will present on treatment of the feet, with emphasis on signs and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease.

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Speed dating events in metro Denver o er alternatives to swiping

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a ursday night in late January, dozens of people walked past displays of tarot cards and crystals towards a dim room at the back of Full Moon Books in Lakewood. A man at the room’s entrance asked them each to remove their shoes. e smell of burnt sage lled the air.

For a while, people mingled. e event was not to start until 7 p.m., and stragglers arrived until moments before the doors closed. When it was time, a woman wearing a pink velvet robe asked everyone to sit in a circle.

“For all the new people, this is where we’re all going to get naked,” the woman joked. Everyone laughed, and she continued, “ ere will be none of that. is is just a really fun, safe event.”

Danny Neifert, a facilitator of an event called Tantra Speed Date, was playing with the stereotypical understanding of the word “tantra.” For many people, the term brings sex to mind. Although tantra is a spiritual practice that includes sexuality, Neifert said it has more to do with connection.

“Tonight, for the sake of simplicity, we’re just going to swap out the word ‘tantra’ with ‘connection,’” she said to the group. “It’s about connecting to yourself, connecting to the person that’s standing in front of you, connecting to the room, connecting to the building, the soil, the snow, the stars — you ll in the blank in a way that makes sense to you.”

For the next several hours, the attendees took turns rotating from person to person, doing mindful activities with a new partner at each station. At one, a partner mirrored the others’ physical actions. Next, strangers gave each other back massages. Some stations involved speaking — about gratitude, letting go or joy — and at others, people danced.

is event is one of several forms of speed dating in the metro Denver area, where singles are stepping out of their comfort zones to nd hope,

chemistry — and maybe even love — beyond the screens and swiping of modern dating.

Paying attention

Guy Shahar is a founder of e Tantra Institute, a New York-based company that aims to help people become “better lovers” through sacred sexuality. e company teaches courses about sexuality, tantra and relationship skills, in addition to hosting events like Tantra Speed Date.

Since 2017, Tantra Speed Date has hosted over 550 events in 40 cities for attendees of all ages.

“Most of the stations are really just about (giving) people instructions that show them how to put their attention on each other,” Shahar said about the speed dating event.

In his eyes, lack of attention is the number one challenge people face in modern dating, partly because of technology and partly because of the number of potential partners.

“A hundred years ago, who could you date? e people from your neighborhood, the people around you,” he said. “Now you can date anybody in the world… You open up any of those dating apps and you could be swiping on a di erent person in less than a second.”

His speed dating event, he said, is designed to put people in situations where they must focus on each other.

“Like a mirroring exercise, right?” he said. “I’m watching you, and I’m responding to what you’re doing… My attention is on you… Getting people to bring their attentions to each other is a really beautiful way to fool them into connection and intimacy.”

Once people surrender to paying full attention, Shahar said it’s easier to tell if there is chemistry between them.

After the initial connection, Shahar said other things become important as a relationship continues.

“ at connection isn’t necessarily compatibility,” he said. “You might have an amazing connection, or let’s say amazing chemistry… but their habits might be totally not compatible with yours. If you want a sustaining relationship, then you need to nd some points of compatibility or you need to be able to work with habits.”

at being said, Shahar thinks having the opportunity to initially sense a

connection is a powerful way to see if there’s any potential with a person.

“(To) just start your relationship o with that kind of intimacy and connection just seems like a really great, really beautiful way to get yourself o on the right foot,” he said.

Is a few minutes enough?

For speed dating skeptics, it may seem improbable that a person could have any sense of real connection after an encounter that lasts only a matter of minutes.

Dr. Randi Smith, a practicing psychologist and psychology professor at Metro State University Denver, said a few minutes might not be enough to tell a lot about a potential partner –but it can show some things.

“ ere’s some really recent research that suggests that we’re able to pick up on somebody’s relationship anxiety, their attachment anxiety, in a very brief interaction,” she said. “So can we predict whether this relationship will have legs, whether it will have a future? Probably not, but we might be able to weed out some people whose anxiety might prevent them from

having a good relationship with us.”

In addition, Smith said quick interactions can give people a sense of physical attraction and even immediate emotional attraction based on how it feels to talk to a potential partner.

On a deeper psychological level, she said people at speed dating events are probably thinking about reciprocity of liking. is idea is that people tend to like those who like them.

“Speed dating is very strategic, right?” she said. “You have little time, you’ve got to gure out how to make these choices, and so our brains are going into high strategic, albeit

Full Moon Books is Lakewood is one of the Tantra Speed Date venues in Colorado.

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unconscious, responses. And it doesn’t make a lot of sense for a person to invest energy and interest into somebody who’s not going to reciprocate that energy and interest.”

Alex Zaborenko, who attended the January Tantra Speed Date event, said reciprocity is important to him in terms of relationship goals as well, not only attraction. As someone who is looking for non-monogamous relationships, he said online dating pro les and open communication help him nd people who have the same goals in mind.

“I don’t want or need just one magic person to connect with me on every level that I might connect with a partner,” he said. “Once I reached the conclusion, then it just felt much better that I can communicate what I’m looking for honestly and they can choose what they want to do with that information.”

Are you worth my (client’s) time?

For Abby Rosenblum, investing time and energy in the right people is part of her business model.

Rosenblum is the founder and head matchmaker at e Social: Modern Matchmaking, a Colorado-based service that also hosts speed dating events.

Rosenblum’s services focus not only on helping her clients nd potential partners, but also on building their con dence and making dating enjoyable.

“ e sad part is I think we’re almost taught that dating should be di cult, should be frustrating and should be some kind of just negative thing in your life,” she said. “So a lot of the work I do is trying to teach people that dating can actually be fun, which is a crazy concept to almost everyone.”

When setting up dates, Rosenblum looks for people with values and physical appearances that t with what her clients are looking for.

“And then the other thing I look for too (is) like, is this person ready to date?” she said. “Are they in a good place? … Because you can meet the greatest person ever tomorrow, but if they’re like, ‘I just got red from my job and I hate everything,’ you might not connect with them in as good of a way.”

Rosenblum works mainly with singles in stable careers who are looking for serious, committed and monogamous relationships. As a matchmaker, she helps lter out potential partners who do not align with her clients’ stages of life so she can ensure they are investing their time and energy in relationships that could have a future.

Rosenblum, who works mainly with heterosexual clients, often collaborates with the head matchmaker at Denver’s Cupid, a matchmaking service that works with LGBTQ+ singles.

Like Smith, she doesn’t think speed dating events are a silver bullet for knowing if a relationship will work, but she said they can still be bene cial. Her company hosts speed dating at its events, including a single mingle that happened the rst week of February in Englewood.

In Rosenblum’s speed dating games, participants receive conversation prompts to help people learn something about their partners, from travel dreams to relationship goals.

“It’s like, ‘OK, am I curious to get to know them more?’ she said. “ at’s really the only thing you need to know after that ve minutes, because it’s hard to know anything else… What’s the harm in meeting again?”

A new hope for dating

Andrea Cunningham has been dating on and o for the past 10 years. She decided to attend the January Tantra Speed Date event when her housemate invited her because she thought it would introduce her to spiritually open minded people.

“He actually said, ‘Do you want to go to a woo-woo speed dating event?’ and my thought was ‘Oh, yeah, that might be my kind of people,’ because I’m not nding a lot of woo-woo folks on OkCupid,” she said.

At 58 years old, Cunningham is looking for someone who is compassionate, exible and open to “more heart-centered ideas,” she said.

Going into the speed dating event, Cunningham was feeling skeptical, she said. Mainly, she thought speed dating would be intimidating, but it wasn’t.

“I think maybe my whole idea about speed dating was wrong,” she said. “Maybe you’re not just awkwardly trying to talk with people 10 times in a row for ve minutes. Maybe there’s more to it than that… at was welldesigned.”

After her experience (and several dates that arose from the event), she said speed dating might be giving her new hope after taking a pause from dating for a while.

“I was trying to do a little online, I wasn’t getting anywhere, I stopped,” she said. “ en this came up — it may kick me into gear again.”

Renewing excitement about dating and personal connection is a goal of many speed dating events, especially in a world where fewer and fewer people feel connected to each other.

In Shahar’s speed dating events, re-connecting is the greatest bene t and goal.

“If you are tired of feeling disconnected from the world, and you want to have a moment of connection, this is a really great way to step into that,” he said. “Is it for everyone? No, I don’t think it’s for everyone. But it is for people that are like, ‘Hey, I want to create something magical within my relationship life and my dating life.’”

Abby Rosenblum’s company co-hosted a speed dating event at Brewability Lab in Englewood on Feb. 2.

PHOTO BY HAN LOYD; HEPCAT PHOTOGRAPHY

Danny Neifert and her demonstration partner show an activity where partners mirror each others’ actions at Tantra Speed Date.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

Attendees chat at the Single Mingle event, co-hosted by The Social: Modern Matchmaking at Brewability Lab in Englewood on Feb. 2.

PHOTO BY HAN LOYD; HEPCAT PHOTOGRAPHY

JAZZ

BILLIE HOLIDAY, ELLA FITZGERALD, AND NANCY WILSON ARE JUST THREE OF THE ICONIC WOMEN WE WILL HONOR IN THIS INTIMATE EVENING OF MUSIC FOR ALL JAZZ LOVERS!

Art students’ work coming to gallery

Littleton’s Senior Baccalaureate art students will exhibit their art at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, from March 6-19, with a reception on March 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Open to the public. See depotartgallery. org.

Parker Symphony

“Shakespeare in Love” is the title for Parker Symphony’s concert on Feb. 24 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Call ahead for tickets: 303-805-6800, parkerarts. org.

Lone Tree Arts Center

“ e Hammersteins: A Musical Family,” at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, will feature Andy Hammerstein III with Broadway stars Teri Hansen, Edward Watts, Michelle Liu Coughlin and Robert Sims, with pianist Cathy Venable. Tickets: $40-$50. Call 720-5091000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

Denver Art Museum

“Speaking With Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography” opens Feb. 19 at the Denver Art Museum, through May 21 in the Gallagher Family Gallery. Included in general admission. See denverartmuseum.org.

Littleton Museum

“Christopher Warren: REinterpretating REcreating Nature” opens at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and continues during Littleton Museum hours through May 14. is body of work includes sculptures created throughout the career of Colorado artist Christopher Warren, including works from the Digital Era, with topography the major focus. Artist’s talk: Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. e museum is at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, 303-795 3950.

Cherry Creek Theatre

“A Moon for the Misbegotten” is presented through Feb. 26 at the Pluss eatre in the Mizel Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Box o ce:

303-800-6578. Next for Cherry Creek eatre: May 5-21: “ e Headliners” by Je rey Newman, directed by Nick Sugar, music directed by David Nehls. See cherrycreektheatre.org.

University of Denver Newman Center Presents: March 27 at 7:30 p.m., Paul Taylor Dance Company. 303-8717720, newmancenterpresents.com.

Wonderbound

Wonderbound Studio: “Reckoning at the Red Herring Tavern” by Garrett Ammons will be presented March 2-12 at Wonderbound Studios, 3865 Grape St., Denver. Unit #2. Note: Some performances are sold out. 303-292-4700, wonderbound. com.

Core New Art Space

CORE Members’ Exhibits at new location: 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Gallery hours: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 303-297-8428, coreartspace. com.

Staged reading

Stories on Stage: “ e White Chip” a staged reading from Sean Daniels’ wise and funny play about his personal journey from addiction to recovery, featuring Geo rey Kent, Martha Harmon Pardee and Eric Sandvold. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Tickets: $24, 303-4940523, storiesonstage.com.

String quartet

Englewood Arts Presents: Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Colorado Symphony String Quartet. Borodin and Dvorak Quartets. Dmetri Pogorelov and Liz Drabkin, violin; So a Basile: viola; Chloe

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‘Laughs in Spanish’ plays through March 2

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e world premiere of “Laughs in Spanish” by American author Alexis Scheer plays through March 2 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and is set in the Wynwood section of Miami, Florida.

Scheer, who is also an experienced actor, was born and raised in a JewishColombian household in Miami and knows Wynwood well. e gallery where her play is set lies on this strip, noted for its colorful murals and art galleries.

We found her new work highly entertaining.

As the play opens, gallery manager Mariana (award-winning Stephanie Machado) is faced with empty walls — the artwork stolen and a major opening scheduled for that evening, tied in with the annual Art Basel showings. Her assistant, Carolina (Danielle Alonzo) and Caro’s boyfriend Juan (Luis Vega), a policeman, are there with her, searching for the missing art. Sirens are sounding out on the street.

“I need to think,” wails a ustered Mariana. Also present: Jenny (Olivia Hebert), Carolina’s friend.

Mari’s mother, Estella (Maggie Bo ll), a former lm actress, is visiting to help with the opening by means of a “special live performance” at the opening ... and needs help with her own problem: She is facing an upcoming court date.

e gallery is set up for a party, even though the art is still missing ...

“I will probably be charged as accessory to a crime,” Estella says. It seems that in the ‘80s, friends asked her to carry two suitcases across a

border for them. “I thought they were lled with guavas,” she says.

Mariana and her mother talk about art and politics throughout the play and about how artists push for changes in the world — whether or not successful.

is leads to Estella talking about roles she will not play: the maid or the one who handles the cocaine — Hispanic stereotypes. She is presently working the night shift ... is she a brujera? (One who combines healing and intuition about the spiritual world?)

Maggie Bo ll, who plays Estella, is a

will be held in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

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Littleton’s Libby Bortz will be inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame on March 15.

widely experienced actor and playwright. Her skill was apparent as she dominated the scene, and her daughter made it quite clear that she did not want to be like her mother!

Mari continues to listen as Estella tells her that she wants Mari to know her as more than a mother: as a person with hopes and dreams and ambitions out there in the world ...

e playwright does a good job of developing a mother-daughter relationship that sends one home with something to consider ...

“Laughs in Spanish” plays through

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March 12 in the Singleton eatre, with evening and matinee performances.

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Stephanie Machado and Olivia Hebert appear in the world premiere of “Laughs in Spanish” at Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

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A whole new immersive Disney world

Anyone who has fallen in love with a Disney animated lm knows one of the great joys of the studio’s work is getting lost in the astounding worlds that have been created. Now, fans of Disney can wander through many of their favorite worlds in a much more literal sense, thanks to Disney Animation: Immersive Experience.

“ is year is Disney’s 100th anniversary, so we wanted to do something that really honored all the animators,” explained J. Miles Dale, an Oscar-winning producer and creative director of the experience. “What we created is a little bit educational, a little bit entertaining, and provides access to things most wouldn’t be able to see. It all combines to give that magical experience people have come to expect from Disney.”

Created in partnership with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the Disney Animation: Immersive Experience is on display at Lighthouse ArtSpace, 3900 Elati St. in Denver.

As Dale explains it, a trip to the famous Disney archives provided a wealth of inspiration for the creative team as they put the exhibit together. Seeing the early pencil sketches of seminal moments like Cinderella’s dress transformation was awe inspiring for the team.

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According to provided information, additional exhibit features include interactive features within the projection show that move with visitors, and custom bracelets that light up in sync with the projections and specific movements. There’s also the Gazillion Bubbles effect, where 500,000 cubic feet of galleries are filled with bubbles.

The cumulative effect is to give visitors an experience like visiting one of Disney’s famous parks — one filled with wonder and escape.

“In a way, watching a movie is a passive experience, but this is very active. You are in the movies, immersed by them,” Dale said. “The totality of the experience makes it multigenerational. I can’t really think of anything my mother, me, my kids and their kids could all go to together like this.”

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Sadeqa Johnson brings ‘The House of Eve’ to Tattered Cover Sadeqa Johnson’s newest book, “ e House of Eve,” is a moving testament to an important truth — the more things change, the more they stay the same. An examination of racism and women’s rights in the preRoe era, Johnson blends both wit and powerful humanity to remind all of us how much work there still is to do.

In support of the book — which was selected as Hello Sunshine/ Reese Witherspoon’s February book club pick — Johnson will be stopping by at the Tattered Cover Colfax, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. She’ll be speaking with L. Alison Heller, a lawyer and author.

e event is free and no registration is required. Find the details at www. tatteredcover.com/event.

BIFF celebrates power of story in 19th season

e 19th annual Boulder International Film Festival is back for another season of brilliant lmmaking, a chef competition and much more.

Running from ursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5, the festival will be screening 66 lms from 20 countries, with 45 lmmakers and subjects in attendance. According to provided information, the event will also feature the return of the popular Adventure Film Pavilion, the CineCHEF food competition and a live recording of e Hollywood Re-

porter’s Awards Chatter podcast with Scott Feinberg.

For those who can’t attend the screenings held at the Boulder eater, 2032 14th St., some of the lms will be able to watch as part of the BIFF at Home! virtual program, running from Monday, March 6 to Sunday, March 19.

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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — White Reaper at Summit Music Hall

My original pick here was going to be Bruce Springsteen and e E Street Band at Ball Arena, but since tickets sold out pretty much instantaneously (at exorbitant prices, no less), let’s instead turn our attention to another great rock band that’ll be in townKentucky’s White Reaper. e group specializes in the kind of indie guitar rock that has unfortunately gone out of style in the last decade or so. ankfully, their latest album, “Asking for a Ride,” keeps that sonic palette going strong.

In support of the album, White Reaper will be performing at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in Denver, at 7:30 p.m. on ursday, March 2. ey’ll be joined by openers Militarie Gun and Mamalarky. Get tickets at www.livenation.com.

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

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Vista win over rival is instant classic

BY ALEX K.W. SCHULTZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

e Mountain Vista and underRidge boys basketball teams have authored plenty of great moments together throughout their decades-old rivalry.

But the Golden Eagles and Grizzlies’ latest production, an all-out war on Feb. 17 inside a loud and jam-packed underRidge gymnasium, might very well have been the two programs’ magnum opus.

e crosstown rivals pounded on each other deep into the night. irtytwo minutes of regulation wasn’t enough to settle things. Neither was overtime.

Finally, momentum swing after momentum swing, big play after big play, incredible moment after incredible moment, Vista prevailed 103-99 in double overtime in what was nothing short of an instant classic.

e win completed a perfect run in league play for the Golden Eagles, Colorado’s No. 1-ranked team. It was also Vista’s rst win over underRidge in three years.

“I’ve been a part of a lot of basketball games in my life. at was probably the best one,” Vista coach Brian Wood said. “It would be nice if nobody had to lose on a night like this.”

In the other locker room, longtime Grizzlies coach Joe Ortiz had something similar to say: “[ underRidge and Vista] have had a lot of classic games. is was one of them for sure.”

No question.

In the second overtime, Charlie Spann’s 3-pointer from the top of the key shaved Vista’s lead to 100-99 with 52 seconds remaining.

After a Golden Eagles timeout, Vista’s Radek Homer was fouled on a driving attempt and coolly sank both of his free throws.

en, with less than 10 seconds left, Andrew Crawford’s would-be-tying 3-point attempt from the left wing seemingly went halfway down before coughing out.

Homer hit the back end of a pair of free throws on Vista’s ensuing possession to essentially seal the win for the Golden Eagles.

“ at was one of the best high school games I’ve ever played in,” said Crawford, who was sensational all night, scoring a game-high and mindboggling 48 points. “We fought hard. We almost got it.”

e nal moments of regulation were as dramatic as any basketball game at any level could ever produce.

Spann connected on a mid-range jumper with 34 seconds left to spot

underRidge a 2-point lead at 72-70.

On Vista’s next possession, Cal Baskind buried a clutch 3-pointer to return the lead to Vista with 10 seconds to go.

Ortiz then called a timeout to set up one nal play.

Ryan Doyle inbounded the ball to Crawford, whom the Golden Eagles

tried to foul in the backcourt because they had three fouls to give, but no foul was called.

After making his way into the frontcourt, Crawford was fouled just beyond the arc as he ailed and heaved the ball somewhat toward the basket. But did the foul occur on the oor? Was Crawford fouled while shooting? Was he shooting at all? e o cials conferred and ultimately ruled that Crawford was indeed fouled while attempting a 3-point shot.

And so, the junior went to the line for three free throws with 3.8 seconds showing on the clock and his team trailing by one point.

Crawford’s rst attempt bounced out. His second went through, knotting the score at 73-73. His third shot ricocheted o the left side of the iron, and o to overtime the two teams went. (It should be noted that Crawford was perfect from the free-throw line in the two overtime periods — he was 5-for-5 — to keep his team in it).

“ ey all felt good,” Crawford said. “ ey just rimmed out.”

e game appeared to be heading toward its end in the rst overtime, but Crawford and the Grizzlies had other ideas.

A Baskind 3-pointer — one of the sophomore’s six triples on the night — stretched Vista’s lead to 88-81 with just 67 ticks remaining.

However, Crawford quickly responded with one of his own six treys. Moments later, the junior was fouled on a 3-point attempt and knocked down all three of his free throws to trim Vista’s lead to 89-87.

After an empty possession by the Golden Eagles, Crawford scored on a driving, twisting layup with 6 seconds left to force double overtime.

“We kept scoring, but they hit some tough shots and kept closing in,” said Homer, who scored a teamhigh 30 points for the Golden Eagles.

“Andrew and Charlie hit some crazy shots. ey’re amazing players.”

In regulation, the two teams went back and forth the whole way. ey exchanged the lead 14 times, were tied on 14 separate occasions and were never separated by more than ve points. Most of the night, only a point or two separated them.

Four players scored in double gures for Vista: Homer, Caden Stevens (29), Baskind (22) and Zach Bowen (10).

underRidge’s leading scorers were Crawford, Spann (27) and Tommy Wight (10).

e Golden Eagles (21-2, 10-0 6A/5A Continental League) clinched the league title three nights before their duel with underRidge — only their second league championship in program history — but have their eyes set on a bigger prize.

e Class 6A state tournament begins Feb. 22, and Wood believes his squad has a chance to go the distance. Vista, the No. 1 seed, will play 32nd-seeded Bear Creek (Lake-

wood) in a rst-round game.

“It’s single elimination, so you never know,” Wood said. “But I feel like we’re de nitely one of the teams that can win it.”

But don’t sleep on the Grizzlies (13-10, 4-6), who are young — they don’t have a single senior on the roster — but seem to be peaking at just the right time. underRidge is also a program that is very familiar with the state tournament and has achieved enormous success there.

In Ortiz’s 26 years leading underRidge, the Grizzlies have been to the Great Eight 16 times, the Final Four 12 times and the championship game eight times. ey’ve won the whole thing four times, including last year.

underRidge drew a 13 seed and will take on No. 20 Eaglecrest (Centennial) in a Round 1 game.

“We just showed that we can play with anybody if we play like we did tonight,” Ortiz said. “Absolutely we believe [we can make a run in the playo s].”

Mountain Vista’s Caden Stevens, #22, goes up for a shot against Rock Canyon on Feb. 2. Stevens scored a game-high 22 points in Vista’s 62-52 win. PHOTOS BY ALEX K.W. SCHULTZ

Mountain Vista’s Radek Homer, #11, celebrates with his teammates and fans after the Golden Eagles, Colorado’s second-ranked team, beat No. 1 Rock Canyon 62-52 on Feb. 2. Homer was Vista’s second-leading scorer with 21 points.

ThunderRidge loses in double overtime

Four Pondo wrestlers win at 5A state

Pomona takes team championship

BY JIM BENTON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Ponderosa had four individual state champions at the Class 5A state wrestling championships but the Mustangs once again came up short in the team race.

Pomona won its fth straight team championship with a record 278.5 points on Feb. 18 at Ball Arena while Ponderosa was the runner-up with 190 points. e Mustangs have nished second four times in the past ve seasons.

Ponderosa’s state champions were freshman omas Verrette, who whipped Mark Cardenas of Pomona 10-1 to captured the 126-pound individual title, and junior Jacob Myers won his second consecutive state title with a pin in 35 seconds during the 132-pound title match.

Senior Brandon Cannon, who is bound for Ohio State, had two broken ngers but outlasted Jakob Romero of Pomona, 1-0, to earn a well-deserved 138-pound championship. Tyler Eise took a 16-1 technical fall decision over Castle View’s Ian Crabtree to capture the 175-pound state title.

Other Pondo wrestlers on the podium were 113-pounder Jaylen Burge and DJ Wince at 120 pounds, who were both second. Senior Peyton Harris, a 150-pound contestant, nished fourth and 190-pounder Westin Ho schneider was third.

“It seems like every year I come here, Pomona just comes out harder and harder every time,” said Myers. “ eir kids just seem to get it done. We just we fall short sometimes. Pomona has a great lineup and they will continue to have a great lineup.

“ ey are talking about all the younger kids they have. It really comes down to what our young kids can do.”

Pondo’s four individual state champions were highlighted by

Cannon’s win after his tough battle to even be wrestling again.

I was happy with the way a lot of the guys on the team wrestled,” said Mustangs coach Jarion Beets.

“We snagged a lot of state titles. It was a great win for Brandon Cannon. We’ve been in a lot of di erent tournaments but this was the one we really wanted. is is the one he really needed to cap o his high school career.”

Cannon had an aneorysmal benign bone cyst removed and then had a kidney infection which forced him out of action during his sophomore and part of his junior seasons, but he notched a satisfying win in the 138-pound championship nale and celebrated by heading to the emergency room to take care of his ngers.

Myers donned Pokemon head gear again after his second straight title victory.

“I wanted to be aggressive and I was in the match,” he said. “It was more expected this season. I wore this head gear last year and it is Pikachu from Pokemon. My little sister had it and she decided when I won a state title I had to wear it. So that’s what it was last year, this year and next year.”

Other wrestlers from south metro schools that did well included Rock Canyon senior Sammy Mobly, who was the runner-up at 157 pounds.

Chaparral’s Delcan Smith was fourth at 113 pounds and teammate Noah Kubala was a fth-place nisher at 126 pounds.

Crabtree was second at 175 pounds. underRidge’s Nic Vicic was third at 138 pounds and Legend’s Juan Diaz was sixth at 144 pounds. Jake Howell of Cherry Creek was third at 215 pounds and Legend’s Nathan Sandy was fourth. Valor Christian’s Winston McBride nished fourth in the 285-pound bracket.

In the Class 5A girls competition, Douglas County’s Jylian Cabral was fth at 115 pounds and the Huskies’ Elizabeth Sandy was fourth at 190 pounds.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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$651,973.00

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

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 4/5/2022, under Reception No. 2022024250.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 10, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 70-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

2162 Biscayne Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-4019

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/2/2023

Last Publication: 3/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/7/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RYAN BOURGEOIS

Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000009672429

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0188

First Publication: 2/2/2023

Last Publication: 3/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0197

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/21/2022 11:49:00

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

Original Grantor: MATTHEW J. ROUSE

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/31/2018

Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2018

Reception No. of DOT: 2018047124

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $201,973.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $173,438.19

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are

hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Douglas County Treasurer’s Statement

of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 17D, SUGARMILL CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE 3, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE SUBASSOCIATION DECLARATION FOR SUGARMILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. OF HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. RECORDED ON AUGUST 1, 1984 IN BOOK 532 AT PAGE 354 AND SUPPLEMENTAL RECORDED JUNE 17, 1985 IN BOOK 579 AT PAGE 642, AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON JUNE 17, 1985 AT RECEPTION NO. 355445, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 908 Summer Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/16/2023

Last Publication: 3/16/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/21/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

N. APRIL WINECKI Colorado Registration #: 34861 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-029049

*YOU MAY TRACK

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0197

First Publication: 2/16/2023

Last Publication: 3/16/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0182

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/29/2022 11:28:00

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

Original Grantor: CYNTHIA WIEST

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR R M K FINANCIAL CORP. D/B/A MAJESTIC HOME LOAN, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE MONEY SOURCE INC.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/23/2014

Recording Date of DOT: 8/4/2014

Reception No. of DOT: 2014043599

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$332,352.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $280,992.06

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 3, PARCEL 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 109-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 8618 Canongate Lane , Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/26/2023

Last Publication: 2/23/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/29/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531

9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-026260

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No.2022-0182

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Pines NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0189

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/7/2022 4:33:00

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

Original Grantor: MICHAEL G. CZERWINSKI

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/26/2018

Recording Date of DOT: 1/2/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019000162

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$442,612.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $431,045.81

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, BLOCK 3, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 740 Deer Clover Cir, Castle Pines, CO 80108

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/2/2023

Last Publication: 3/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/8/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

N. APRIL WINECKI Colorado Registration #: 34861 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-028910

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0189

Publication: 2/16/2023 Last Publication: 3/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/21/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax

ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in

a California Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns

R0477486 And R0481068 , Littleton, CO 80125

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

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

MORTGAGE CO, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

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

Original Grantor: ROGER T. BRADLEY AND MISHA L. BRADLEY

Original Beneficiary: U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/21/2011

Recording Date of DOT: 7/26/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011044650

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $222,951.94

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

Lot 4, Block 7, The Villages as Castle Rock, Founders Village, Filing No. 18, County of Douglas, State of Colorado

Which has the address of: 631 Fairhaven St , Castle Rock, CO 80104

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 11/22/2022, Reception number 2022073593. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description and Grantor Name.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A

FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 1, BLOCK 3, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

4152 Heritage Way , Castle Rock, CO 80104

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/16/2023

Last Publication: 3/16/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/23/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

HOLLY SHILLIDAY

Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-22-947580-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0198

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 66, BLOCK 5, FIRST REPLAT OF THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of:

4886 N Sungold Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date

continued

intent

date, the deadline to file a

cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/26/2023

Last Publication: 2/23/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/29/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

HEATHER DEERE

Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO20239

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

Legal Notice No.2022-0181

First

First Publication: 2/16/2023

Last Publication: 3/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0184

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/2/2022 12:26:00

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

Original Grantor: SEAN D. FEY AND ELIZABETH A. DURBIN

Original Beneficiary: COLORADO BUSINESS BANK

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BOKF, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/21/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 11/21/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016084283

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$2,862,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $2,614,034.88

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/26/2023

Last Publication: 2/23/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/2/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

JENNIFER C. ROGERS

Colorado Registration #: 34682 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10 , LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89119 Phone #: 877-353-2146

Fax #: Attorney File #: 48058752

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0184

First Publication: 1/26/2023

Last Publication: 2/23/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Unclaimed Property, Douglas County Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: On November 9, 2022, the real property owned by REXFORD D. EVANS located at 8404 PIONEER TRAIL, PARKER, CO 80134, was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2022-0113. The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender, MIDFIRST BANK, by $341,918.33. This amount is now owed to REXFORD D. EVANS less the cost of this publication notice.

The legal description of the property is THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

To claim the funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Co 80104, 303-660-7417. If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before June 23, 2023, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”.

Legal Notice No. 2022-0113

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0191

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/14/2022 12:44:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JERRY W. MAES

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/20/2018

Recording Date of DOT: 7/27/2018

Reception No. of DOT: 2018045396

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $272,435.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $253,385.36

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 120, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 8476 Wheatgrass Cir, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein,

Public Notices

has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/14/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RYAN BOURGEOIS

Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000009587684

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0191

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0192

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/14/2022 4:16:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Robert Lee Hawn

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Bank of England, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/24/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 7/29/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019045729

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $489,961.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $414,344.41

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. **This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 1/27/2022 at Reception No. 2022006459 in the records of the Douglas county clerk and recorder, Colorado.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 3, BLOCK 3, METZLER RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 1008 Purple Sage Loop, Castle Rock, CO 80104

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 12/15/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893

UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Attorney File #: CO20708

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0192

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press City and County

Public Notice

This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered for adoption at a public meeting of the Castle Pines City Council at 6:30 p.m. on February 28, 2023, which may be postponed at said meeting, and which meeting shall be open to the public.

ORDINANCE NO. 23-02

ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2018 EDITION, THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE , 2021 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2021 EDITION, EACH AS PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF

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

By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944679

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-68-103(1)(c), the public is hereby informed that on February 14, 2023, the City of Castle Pines City Council, pursuant to a public hearing, adopted a site specific development plan pursuant to Ordinance 23-01 and extended vested property rights associated with the fourth major amendment to The Canyons Planned Development and a third amendment to The Canyons Annexation and Development Agreement in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-68101, et.seq.

By: Tobi Duffey, MMC. City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944677

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered for adoption at a public meeting of the Castle Pines City Council at 6:30 p.m. on February 28, 2023, which may be postponed at said meeting, and which meeting shall be open to the public.

ORDINANCE NO. 23-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES, COLORADO, VACATING TWO PLATTED ENTRY STREETS, PERCHERON TRAIL AND BRETONHORSE LANE, IN THE CANYONS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT

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

By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944678

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition(s) for Exclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District.

The Board of Directors has fixed Wednesday, March 22, 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible, via Zoom Meeting (https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/85450811347?pwd=T0F1dU ZNbGcrSDJybVlPaEtUZHhkdz09) as the date, time and place of a public meeting at which said Petition shall be heard.

The property requested to be excluded is the Northern ~ 186’ of the existing Lot 1B, Inverness Subdivision Filing No. 7, 15th Amendment total-

2911

All interested parties may appear at said hearing to show cause in writing why such Petitions should not be granted.

By order of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District.

s/Luis E. Tovar

District Manager

Legal Notice No. 944658

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition for Exclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District. The Board of Directors has fixed Wednesday, March 22, 2023, beginning at 3:00pm or as soon thereafter as possible, via Zoom Meeting; (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85450811347?pwd= T0F1dUZNbGcrSDJybVlPaEtUZHhkdz09) as the date, time and place of a public meeting at which said Petition shall be heard.

The property requested to be included is the Northern ~ 186’ of the existing Lot 1B, Inverness Subdivision Filing No. 7, 15th Amendment totaling ~ 2.86 acres located in Douglas County. The exact legal description is available at the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, CO during normal business hours.

The name and address of the Petitioner is:

Reunion Inverness RE LLC

Jeff Jones, Manager 2911 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75219

All interested parties may appear at said hearing to show cause in writing why such Petitions should not be granted.

By order of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District.

s/Luis E. Tovar

District Manager

Legal Notice No. 944657

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

The McArthur Ranch Recreation District address 1200 Valley Rd. 80124 Douglas County Colorado is issuing a Call for Nominations for 3 Board Members to serve a 4 year term on the McArthur Ranch Recreation District. Term from May 2, 2023 until May 4, 2027.

Property owners within the boundaries of the McArthur Ranch Recreation District may serve on the McArthur Ranch Board, or may nominate someone to stand for election. Nomination forms can be obtained on the DOLA elections website or by contacting Kitty Migaki, the DOE at km9959@ aol.com. The office of the DOE is open by appointment. The deadline to submit self nomination forms is 5:00 p.m. February 24, 2023 for the May 2, 2023 election.

Legal Notice No. 944681

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Larkspur Fire Protection District of Douglas County(ies), Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the Second day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms.

Eligible electors of the Larkspur Fire Protection District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Jodi Warner(Designated Election Official) 9414 S. Spruce Mountain Road Larkspur, CO 80118

Phone: 303.681.3284

Email: jwarner@larkspurfire.org

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business 4:30 on February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

/s/ Designated Election Official Signature

Legal Notice No. 944682

First Publication: February 23, 2023 Last Publication: February 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Separate sealed bids for the Pikes Peak Drive Sidewalk Improvements (CIP 22-041) as described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, will be received by electronic bid through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com// town-of-parker until 11:00 AM local time, March 14, 2023 and then 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: www. bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker on February 16, 2023.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of at least five percent (5%) 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: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker.

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 conflict with the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior addenda only to the extent specified.

An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 PM. The meeting will start at the intersection of Sulphur Gulch Trail and Pikes Peak Drive. The agenda is to walk all four (4) Phases of the project with the Town’s PM, the engineer of record (FHU) and the Town’s project construction manager EST, Inc. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. If the weather is questionable, please call 303.840.9546 to verify meeting status.

The extent of the work is approximately as follows:

The work generally includes removals; earthwork; concrete sidewalk, curb ramps and pavement; curb & gutter; drainage improvements; pedestrian lighting; traffic control; signing & striping; landscape restoration and all incidental work.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed 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 Felsburg Holt & Uliveg’s Project Manager, Tom Anzia at tom.anzia@fhueng.com. Last day for questions is March 3, 3023 and final addendum to be posted March 8, 2023.

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. 944671

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND INVITATION TO BID

Sterling Ranch LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive Private Bids for Sterling Ranch–Filings 6B and 6C Concrete Work (Combination Curb Gutter and Sidewalk, Handicap and Mid-Block Ramps, Vertical Curb and Gutter, Crosspans, Detached Sidewalks Trails, Alleys and Other Concrete Components) collectively called the Project”, via email to rob.johnson@sterlingranchcolorado.com by 11:00 A.M on March 9th, 2023. Hard copy Bids can also be mailed or hand delivered by the above stated deadline to Sterling Ranch, LLC, Attention: Rob Johnson at 8155 Piney River Avenue, Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80125.

A description of the Work to be performed is Sterling Ranch Filings 6B and 6C concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, ramps, crosspans, trails, detached sidewalks and alleys located in Sterling Ranch in Douglas County, Colorado. Bidders can bid on portions of or all the Project scope as further described in the bid documents. Greater consideration to awarding the contract will be given to bidders who bid on and can perform the total Project scope of work per schedule. Alternatively, the contract may be awarded in whole or in part depending on the completeness or lack thereof of the bids and the contractor’s ability to perform the work necessary to install the total Project pursuant to the construction schedule(s).

Bid packages will be available for download the day of advertisement on February 23, 2023, at the following link: https://redland.box.com/s/pq4i3sar7o3ulkqp0cvgrir3g8jko3fi Potential bidders will be asked to sign an acknowledgment to the effect that only bidders who obtain bid packages from the foregoing link will be eligible as plan holders to submit bids. Plan holders are required to submit the completed plan holder form located at the above link to Rob Johnson at Sterling Ranch, LLC via email (above) that they are plan holders, no later than four (4) days prior to the bid submission deadline.

A pre-bid conference will not be held. A Bid Bond will be not required.

Bids shall be made on the bid forms furnished by the Owner and endorsed with the name of the Bidder along with an electronic Excel copy sent via email, mailed, or had delivered. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors they plan to use on the Project, if any.

The basis of the Contract award shall be the lowest responsible and responsive Bid among other factors such as ability to meet schedule, financial and workforce capacity, professional references, and ability to meet all other requirements of the proposed Contract as determined by Owner in its sole discretion. The Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the Bid Deadline, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time frame period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. Owner reserves the right to accept any Bid or combination of Bids which in Owner’s sole, and absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if Owner determines it is in its best interest to do so.

Any questions concerning this bid shall be directed via email or phone to:

Rob Johnson Sterling Ranch, LLC 8155 Piney River Avenue, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80125

Phone: 303-915-8506

Email: rob.johnson@sterlingranchcolorado. com

Legal Notice No. 944672

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, to JBS Pipeline, LLC, for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2022 City of Lone Yosemite Street Storm Pipe Replacement Project. The project provided for the removal of existing 100 linear feet of 60“ corrugated metal pipe and replacement with approximately 100 linear feet of 60” reinforced concrete pipe under Yosemite Street, including associated excavation, backfilling and roadway paving. All of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

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

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

By: Justin Schmitz, Director of Public Works & Mobility

Legal Notice No. 944616

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #008-23 EXCLUSIVE USE

HELICOPTER SERVICES for the OFFICE of EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Office of Emergency Management of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and highly-qualified individuals and/or companies for the provision of an Exclusive Use Helicopter for law enforcement, public safety, fire suppression, and search and rescue.

ON THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 @ 1:00 P.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS WITH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STAFF. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ALL ATTENDEES WILL CLEAR SECURITY AND MEET IN THE JUSTICE CENTER LOBBY. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. Please bring a business card, as sign-in sheets will not be passed around.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing

System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 008-23, Exclusive Use Helicopter Services” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted.

Bids will be received until 3:00pm, on Thursday, March 16, 2023 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so.

Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 944683

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Separate sealed bids for the Parker Responsive Traffic Signal System Improvements (CIP 21-022) as described in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS, will be received by electronic bid through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker until 11:00 a.m. local time, March 15, 2023, and then publicly opened and read aloud via an online Zoom conference. The Zoom conference information will be added to BidNet 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: www. bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker on February 15, 2023.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of at least five percent (5%) 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: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker.

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 conflict with the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior addenda only to the extent specified.

The extent of the work is approximately as follows:

Installation of traffic radar detection equipment at seven (7) locations throughout the Town of Parker. Work also includes, but not limited to, erosion control and traffic control.

The project also has a ten (10) percent DBE contract goal.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed 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 Deputy Director of Engineering, Chris Hudson, PE @ chudson@parkeronline.org or #303-805-3203.

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. 944606

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District of Douglas and Jefferson County, Colorado, will make final payment at the offices of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, on or after 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March

15, 2023, to Velocity Constructors, Inc. for all work done by said Contractor on the Roxborough Lift Station Pump P-201 Replacement contract, all of said construction located at the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District Lift Station at 11290 Caretaker Rd., Littleton, Colorado, and at the Roxborough Water Sanitation District Transition Vault at 8160 S. Platte Canyon Rd., Littleton, Colorado, in the counties of Douglas and Jefferson County, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, at or before the time and date herein above shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement will release said Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By: Barbara J. Biggs, General Manager

Legal Notice No. 944673

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV30136, Division/Courtroom # SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23000220

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BC WOLFENSBERGER LLC

Plaintiff:

v. ROBERT A. PARKER Defendant(s)

Regarding: Lot 4, Block 8, Valley Park Filing No. Three, County of Douglas, State of Colorado, commonly known as 3028 Valley Park Blvd., Larkspur, Colorado 80118 (the "Property"); also known as: 2974 VALLEY PARK BLVD LARKSPUR, CO 80118 (the “Property”)

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 16, 2022, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 20th day April 2023, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $775,335.55

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 ROBINSON WATERS & O'DORISIO PC 1099 18TH STREET

2600 DENVER, CO 80202, 303-297-2600.

Party): Joshua Michael Raynor Turman 2258 S. Platte Road, Sedalia, Colorado 80135

Phone Number: 720-656-6711

E-mail: jmturman@msn.com

Case Number: 2022DR716 Division: 7

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

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

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

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

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

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

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and CoPetitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

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

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

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

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

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

[x] By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.

Legal Notice No. 944680

Publication: February 23, 2023

Publication: February 23, 2023

Douglas County News-Press

of Craig Lyndon Phelps, also known as Craig L. Phelps, also known as Craig Phelps, deceased Case Number: 2023PR030034

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Chris L. Phelps

Personal Representative 6731 S. Clayton Way Centennial, Colorado 80122

Legal Notice No.944664

First publication: February 23, 2023

Last publication: March 09, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Douglas C. Weber, A/K/A Douglas Camron Weber, A/K/A Douglas Weber, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30036

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 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Destiny Lynn Weber

Personal Representative

C/O Harvey J. Williamson, Esq. 4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 100 Boulder, Colorado 80303 303-716-9666

Legal Notice No. 944574

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS SANDRA EPSTEIN KEBRE, aka SANDRA E. KEBRE, aka SANDRA KEBRE, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30064

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 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Kebre, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. 944651

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Thomas Jefferson Kilgore, III, Deceased Case Number: 22PR201

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 09, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kyler Evan Kilgore Personal Representative 17499 W 94th Dr Arvada, Colorado 80007

Legal Notice No. 944578

First publication: February 09, 2023

Last publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joseph Stoddard Merrill, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030603

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 23rd, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer Capaiu, Personal Representative 524 Pine Ridge St. Elizabeth CO 80107

Legal Notice No. 944662

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES L. FINEGAN, a/k/a James Lovett Finegan, a/k/a James Finegan, a/k/a Jim L. Finegan, a/k/a Jim Finegan, , Deceased Case Number 2023PR030066

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June

June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Adelia Vigil, Personal Representative 286 Earl Road Sadler, TX 76264

Legal Notice No. 944667

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BARBARA ANN SMITH, aka BARBARA A. SMITH, aka BARBARA SMITH, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30037

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 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel J. Smith, Personal Representative 79560 Wendrill Rd. Portola, CA 96122

Legal Notice No. 944637

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KENNETH A. NOE, A/K/A KENNETH ALLEN NOE, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30061

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 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph M. Noe, Co-Personal Representative 525 Noe Rd. Larkspur, CO 80118 Bethany L. Milan, Co-Personal Representative 6204 West County Rd. 4 Berthoud, CO 80513

Legal Notice No. 944630

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of R. KEITH BACON, a/k/a KEITH BACON Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30600

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 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard K. Bacon, Personal Representative 224 Diamond Street San Francisco, CA 94114

Legal Notice No. 944622

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Margaret Sutherland Shafron, a/k/a Margaret S. Shafron, a/k/a Margaret Shafron, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30042

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Frederick J. Shafron, Personal Representative c/o SGR, LLC 326 Main Street Sterling, CO 80751

Legal Notice No. 944648

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KENNETH EUGENE BAUM, a/k/a KENNETH E. BAUM, a/k/a KENNETH BAUM, a/k/a KEN BAUM, a/k/a KENNY BAUM, Deceased

Case Number: 2023 PR 30075

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, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donna Baum, Personal Representative

c/o EIRICH LAW FIRM 10233 S. Parker Road, Suite 300 Parker, CO 80134

Legal Notice No. 944675

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES A. FROHNE, a/k/a JAMES FROHNE, a/k/a JAMES ALAN FROHNE, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30060

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 or on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alex Frohne, Personal Representative 7100 S. Coolidge Court Aurora CO 80016

Legal Notice No. 944632

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lee Roy Tautz, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR030057

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 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred

Steven C. Taut, Personal Representative 4505 W. Wagon Trail Rd. Littleton CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 944621

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Betty D. Thomas, Deceased Case Number 2023PR5

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado or on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Refner, Personal Representative 4822 Snowdrift Circle Fort Collins, CO 80528

Legal Notice No. 944586

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PATRICK NOLAN CUSSANS, a/k/a PATRICK N. CUSSANS, and PATRICK CUSSANS, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30051

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 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin M. Cussans, Personal Representative

c/o David P. Reiter, Esq., 1660 S. Albion St., Suite 343, Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. 944626

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Yvonne Marie Delp, a/k/a Yvonne M. Delp, a/k/a Yvonne Delp, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30035

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, located at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeremy Lynn Delp, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 944564

Publication: February 9, 2023

Publication: February 23, 2023

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 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Christina Callanan, Personal Representative

3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. 944650

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marcene Lenz, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30616

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 23rd, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Dagna Van Der Jagt, Attorney to the Personal Representative 200 S. Wilcox St. #206 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 944663 First Publication: February 23, 2023 Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Douglas County News-Press

TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Gail Saul, a/k/a Susan G. Saull, a/k/a Susan Saull, f/k/a Susan W. Saull, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30016

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, located at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth Abbott Saul, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

Legal Notice No.944668

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 30, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Andrew Kit Cloninger be changed to Kit Andrew Thomas.

Case No.: 23C47

By: Andi Truitt Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944628

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 30, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Tina Walpurga Lindquist be changed to Tina Walburga Lindquist

Case No.: 23 C 52

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

Legal Notice No. 944654

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 20, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Francisco Uribe Jr. be changed to Paul Cuahtemoc Resendez

Case No.: 2022 C 000221

By: Blake Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Redated: February 1, 2023

By: Donna Michelle Stewart, Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 944659

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 30, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Jordan Thomas McLaughlin be changed to Jordan Andrew Thomas Case No.: 23C46

By: Andi Truitt Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944627

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on January 27, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Stephanie Mediavilla Marrero be changed to Eddie Munson Case No.: 2023C43

By: Blake Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944618

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 2, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Boguslawa Maria Partyka be changed to Bogna Maria Chocholowska-Wilk Case No.: 23C56

By: Magistrate

Legal Notice No. 944670

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

In re the parental responsibilities concerning Dustin Giordano:

Petitioner: DANIEL JONATHAN GIORDANO and Respondent: ALEXANDRA MARIE WYCOFF

Attorneys for Petitioner:

ROBINSON & HENRY, P.C.

Niki C. Miller | #36663

Hannah Gasper |#45715

Kevin G. Webster |#49980 Gabriela Stear |# 37986 8000 South Chester Street, Suite 125 Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 688-0944 niki@robinsonandhenry.com;

Case Number: 2022DR030817 Division: X12

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

COMES NOW, the Petitioner, Daniel Giordano, by and through their counsel of record, Niki C. Miller of Robinson and Henry, P.C., and hereby gives this Consolidated Notice by Publication to Respondent, Alexandra Wycoff and all parties that the following Allocation of Parental Responsibilities case has been filed in the Douglas County District Court.

Case Number: 2022DR030817

Division: x12

Petitioner: Daniel Giordano

Counsel for Petitioner:

Niki Miller of Robinson and Henry PC

Respondent: Alexandra Marie Wycoff

A copy of the Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Case information Sheet, and Summons for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities may be obtained from the Douglas County clerk of court during their regular business hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm Monday – Friday at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock CO 80109.

A default judgement may be entered against the Respondent if they fail to appear or file a response within thirty-five days after the date of this publication.

Dated this 13th day of January 2023

Niki C. Miller | #36663

Attorney for Petitioners

Legal Notice No. 944467

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

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

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

Attorney for Department:

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

Fax: (303) 479-9259

lreigrut@douglas.co.us

aborkowski@douglas.co.us

CASE NUMBER: 20JV174 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2021.

TO: JOHN DOE

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE:

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

A Review Hearing has been set for March 6, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Division 8 of the Douglas County District Court by phone at 720-437-6180, code 75592#. All parties shall be present by phone unless otherwise indicated by the Court. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2021, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: February 14, 2023

/s/ Angela Borkowski Angela Borkowski, #50088

Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No. 944669

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS FILED IN THIS COURT UNDER THE “UNIFORM DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE” AND “UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION” ACTS, due diligence has been used to obtain personal service within the State of Colorado and further efforts would be to no avail: therefore, publication has been ordered:

NUMBER: NAME: TYPE OF ACTION

2022DR000630: Jennifer Janet Olivas v Oswaldo Cardenas Custody

A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the above Court during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and that failure to respond to this service by publication within thirty-five (35) days of the publication date may result in a default judgment against the non-appearing party.

Andrea K. Truett CLERK OF THE COURT 4000 JUSTICE WAY CASTLE ROCK, CO 80109 by Margaret Corbetta, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 944666

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ###

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