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Douglas County School District preps for school closures

Highlands Ranch has biggest drop

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County School District is preparing to consolidate elementary schools in the Highlands Ranch area in 2026 due to declining enrollment, while looking to build new schools in surrounding neighborhoods.

Superintendent Erin Kane and district sta presented plans to the school board on Jan. 24 addressing the drop in elementary school students in Highlands Ranch, an area of the district that is aging and seeing declining birth rates. e plan also elaborates on the need for new schools in developing parts of the district.

High home prices, lack of supply sever metro residents from communities

summer, he felt like he’d won the lottery. After more than a decade of chasing the cheapest rent across the metro area, the Littleton bartender nally has a house to call his own.

middle-income people live where they work. But as cities and towns contend with historically high home costs and a lack of supply, residents like Laney have struggled to live in their communities.

Kane said the district is in the unique position of having an area experiencing a drop in enrollment surrounded by developing neighborhoods that require new schools, which will likely result in consolidation and construction at the same time.

“Our hope is to begin to communicate to our community the challenge we’re facing with growth and decline,” Kane said.

BY ROBERT TANN COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

When Chris Laney moved into his new three-bedroom home last

“I almost feel guilty that I have it,” said Laney, 49.

Laney is one of a handful of residents who have secured housing through a subsidized program aimed at helping lower- and

“I’ve always felt like I was just passing through instead of living somewhere, putting down roots,” said Laney. He has worked

4.62%

At this point in time, no speci c schools have been identi ed for consolidation and the district is promising there will be no job loss.

Dealing with decline

Across the district, enrollment is

SEE CLOSURES, P5

Low- and middle-income people struggle to live where they work

STEM to try AI-enhanced metal detectors for school Gets

$961,504 grant

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An AI-enhanced metal detector technology will soon be rolled out at STEM School Highlands Ranch in a school security pilot program, funded by a grant from Douglas County.

On Jan. 24, Douglas County commissioners approved a $961,504 grant to STEM to support the implementation of smart-tech scanners from Evolv and a security personnel contract with Johnson Controls to run the system.

In the 2-1 vote, Commissioner Lora omas voted against granting the funding because of concerns about the e ectiveness of the technology.

Evolv’s detectors use machine learning and sensors to distinguish weapons from other metal items, like keys or a cellphone, when people walk through the scanners. e technology allows users to avoid separate scanners for bags and backpacks while simply walking through the machine.

According to Evolv’s website, the technology has been deployed in hundreds of locations, including schools, stadiums, entertainment venues and government facilities.

However, omas cited reporting

from the American Civil Liberties Union that found Evolv exaggerates its e ectiveness and doesn’t always spot common weapons. omas said she believes there are better ways to address school safety.

“I have grave concerns about this project,” she said. “ ere are personnel that will be involved with this innovation, and they told me that those personnel would be more e ective — if they’re going to be funded — to be deployed throughout the school instead of that just one point.”

STEM’s board chair, Kelly Reyna, told Colorado Community Media that the school is aware the technology isn’t perfect, but said they believe it could be an innovative way to keep the school safer.

Reyna said STEM plans to soft launch the entryway scanners at the entrance to the athletic building around spring break, so the school can troubleshoot before the scanners are installed at all three of the schools’ entrance.

“I don’t think that it’s perfect, but I think there’s de nitely some room for improvement,” she said. “We’re equipped to take on the experiment, if you will. It’s not necessarily that we know it’s the best t, we’re going to gure out if it could be.”

Reyna said Commissioner Abe

Laydon pitched the smart-tech detectors to the STEM board in November 2021 and they have been looking into it since. O cials from STEM and Douglas County visited the Denver Center for Performing Arts, which uses Evolv detectors, last year to see how the technology works.

Reyna also spoke with people in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District in North Carolina, which implemented Evolv detectors in early 2022, about their experience. A Vice report on the Evolv scanners in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools found there was difculty with scanners setting o when laptops and metal-ringed binders were detected.

“ ey pointed me to some of the things the schools were working through with the challenges they were having and honestly, I sat there and thought ‘heck, I think we can do this better and I think we can innovate differently,’” Reyna said.

During the Jan. 24 meeting, Laydon called Evolv the “most vetted physical school security concept that this county has undertaken.”

“ is particular innovation … it’s at Disney World, it’s at the Denver Center for Performing Arts, it’s at Coors Field, it’s used at the Super Bowl, it’s used at the Academy Awards and if it’s good enough to protect kids and adults in

the private sector, it’s good enough for our kids in our county,” Laydon said.

While the technology will only be at STEM for now, Reyna said the ultimate goal is to nd ways to make the scanners successful across the Douglas County School District.

STEM has created the Evolv Implementation Committee to oversee the pilot program and engage students, sta and the community about their experiences with the system.

“Our main goal, really, is to see if it’s viable on a scaleable level,” she said.

Douglas County School Board member Mike Peterson said the school district isn’t currently interested in the Evolv technology because of a lack of funding and having other security priorities, like improving law enforcement communications capability across the district.

He added that the district supports STEM’s pilot program and will be receptive to what the school learns.

“As one of our district charter schools, we would look at the pros and cons and any assessments in the future … and consider if it would be appropriate for additional schools, but frankly we just don’t know that at this time,” Peterson said.

Reporter Haley Lena contributed to this story.

Commissioners vote to expand community response program

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County commissioners focused on increasing citizen safety as they approved expanding the Community Response Team program on Jan. 24.

In the only unanimous vote of the meeting, commissioners approved the contract with the Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, O ce of Behavioral Health for the Multidisciplinary Crime Prevention and Crisis Intervention Grant to fund three law enforcement o cer positions to sta new community response teams at the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, the Castle Rock Police Department and the Parker Police Department. e expanded program will cost $520,740.

According to sta representative Maggie Cooper, the goal of the Multidisciplinary Crime Prevention and Crisis Intervention Grant Program is to support and provide communitybased multidisciplinary approaches to crisis intervention strategies and crime prevention.

e grant will allow the Community Response Team to grow from six to nine teams. e expansion will include seven community teams and two additional teams focused on youths seven days a week.

Part of the Mental Health Initiative, the Community Response Teams are co-response teams that pair law enforcement with mental health clinicians to go out into the community to assist those that are in crisis.

e grant will also provide an increased wellness bene t for clinical sta and a supportive parenting group for parents of children served by the community response teams.

e teams will provide specialized training for clinical sta to serve Douglas County high needs populations including LGBTQ youth, the elderly and parents.

In other business

e commissioners voted 2-1 to approve Sterling Ranch LLC, Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board and Dominion Water and Sanitation District’s request to extend the deadline for the subdivision improvement and intergovernmental agreements to start various park construction on July 1, 2024.

sioner George Teal and second by Lora omas. Abe Laydon and Teal vote for the approval. omas voted against the measure.

Commissioners questioned how desired changes to the community were captured and the need for a reservation system.

In addition, commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a funding agreement between Douglas County and the STEM School of Highlands Ranch. STEM School of Highlands Ranch requested $961,504 from Douglas County’s innovative fund to increase safety at school. Details of the inno-

ment was approved as Laydon and Teal voted in favor of the agreement. omas voted against the agreement.

Representatives from STEM School of Highlands Ranch spoke about what steps they have taken in the process to implement innovative technology and the support they have received for the project. Commissioners questioned and discussed the e ectiveness of the technology.

In another 2-1 vote, commissioners appointed Stephen Allen to the Douglas County Planning Commission.

Commissioners George Teal, Abe Laydon and Lora Thomas lay announce ARPA fund investments during the annual State of the County event. PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES

Momentous treaty coming to Denver

Historic document ending war with Mexico created much of American West

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo transformed what is now the western United States, and pages of that document will arrive at History Colorado Museum, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver to accompany the exhibit called “Borderlands.”

e document came from the National Archives in Washington and will be exhibited only until May 22, because the paper is old and fragile. e treaty’s arrival in Denver is timed for Feb. 2, the 175th anniversary of its signing.

I visited this exhibit in Pueblo when it opened there several years ago and had a chance to see the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo then. It really is a good experience to see those actual old documents instead of settling for a photo!

e treaty was signed on Feb. 2, 1848, marking the end of the Mexican-American War. By shifting the U.S. borders south from the Arkansas River to the Rio Grande and west to the coast of California, Mexico relinquished 525,000 square miles of territory to the United States.

e land became all or part of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, as well as a large part of western and southern Colorado. Present borders were taking shape then. Redrawing

boundaries did not change linguistic, ethnic or geologic boundaries that were in place prior to the treaty. is exhibit, rst presented at the Pueblo History Museum several years ago, will be of interest to history bu s of all ages. It includes maps, documents and numerous related artifacts, including clothing, guns, kitchenware, photographs of those early hardy types, items that will interest children of all ages, as well as their parents..

A number of early southern Colorado residents were Mexican citizens, who eventually lost their lands and wealth. And Mexican women lost many rights they had under Mexican law, since American women could not own land at that time.

Dawn Di Prince, History Colorado’s executive director, said: “In some ways, it is hard to fathom that old handwritten pages would wield such power over the lives and lands of so many in this part of the world, but this treaty dramatically altered the lives of many families who call southern Colorado home today.

“ e document is also connected to the displacement of indigenous tribes and has been referenced in hundreds of court cases ranging from international border disputes to water and mineral rights claims.”

IF YOU GO

History Colorado is at 1200 N. Broadway in Denver. Parking is available across the street in the garage attached to the Denver Art Museum. Admission charges vary. 303-HISTORY, HistoryColorado.org.

These homes sat atop Pueblo’s Goat Hill, or Smelter Hill, an area of Colorado that was adjacent to Mexico until the border shifted after the Mexican-American War. This William Henry Jackson photo dates to 1900. COURTESY OF HISTORY COLORADO

CLOSURES

expected to be down to 62,431 students in 2023 from 63,401 in 2022, according to projections from Western Demographics Inc. Both district schools and charter schools saw slightly decreased enrollment between 2021 and 2022 and are expected to see further loss next year.

Data from Western Demographics shows that the biggest loss of students will be the north planning area, which covers Highlands Ranch and is predicted to lose around 2,300 students over the next five years.

“We have stay-in-place communities, such as Highlands Ranch, where people moved and came here 20 or 30 years ago, they’re still here and their kids have grown out of our system and are not being replaced,” Kane said.  ere are 18 elementary schools in the Highlands Ranch area, while only seven elementary schools serve Sedalia, Sterling Ranch, the Canyons, Castle Pines, Roxborough Park and Ridgegate East.

With those numbers in mind, Kane said the district is beginning to analyze where it might be appropriate to combine elementary schools, with a timeline of consolidation in 2026.

“We know that we have to do this with our community, not to our community, and we have to do it not in a huge hurry,” Kane said. “Really what we’d be looking at is marrying two elementary schools into one for the long-term.”

Decisions about how to use leftover buildings will come after consolidations are finalized, Kane said. Potential uses included special education programming, office space, professional development space or career and technical education.

Kane said some of the concerns with under-enrolled schools are a lack of academic, extracurricular

and special education programming, as well as combined classrooms and staffing challenges.

Growth still happening

Shavon Caldwell, district planning manager, said the enrollment projections showed an overall decline, but noted pockets of growth and overcrowding still exist because neighborhoods within the district that don’t currently have schools are now being being developed.

According to Shannon Bingham from Western Demographics, Crystal Valley Ranch, Sterling Ranch and the Canyons all experienced a baby boom last year.

“All of these areas that have a three- or five-mile radius where there are no schools, we’re seeing the effects of the new housing that’s coming online in those areas,” Bingham said.

To meet demand in the growing areas of the district, the district will need voters to approve a bond, Kane said. If voters approve a bond in 2023, the soonest the district could open new schools would be 2026.

Currently, to deal with overflow issues, the district has bused students to existing schools and changed school boundaries, but Kane said those strategies are becoming more difficult.

“Right-sizing our elementary schools through the method of busing children to other geographic regions is really challenging and we haven’t historically done that in Douglas County,” she said. “It’s very reasonable for families moving into Douglas County to expect a community elementary school to be in the vicinity.”

Overcrowded schools face issues with not having enough space for special education programming, staff challenges, large class sizes and mobile classrooms.

The school board directed staff to move forward with creating a detailed timeline and engagement plan for both growth and decline in the north planning area.

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You can help keep your community healthy. The Douglas County Health Department investigates communicable diseases. You can help by reporting infectious diseases along with animal bites that break the skin. To report, visit douglas.co.us and search Health Department

A map of Douglas County School District’s north planning area shows where schools are located, as well as capacity levels based on student demand predictions. With declining enrollment in Highlands Ranch, the district is creating a plan to combine elementary schools in the area. COURTESY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Stories on Stage features Peter Heller

Stories on Stage will present an afternoon with Denver author Peter Heller at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Allison Watrous and Tim McCracken will read stories from Heller’s books and the author will read from his novel “ e Dog Stars.” Tickets cost $24 at storiesonstage.org or at the door. A virtual performance will be streamed beginning Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Ticket holders for the virtual performance will receive a link and it can be watched at any time thereafter. Tickets cost $24 and are available at storiesonstage.org or by calling 303-494-0523.

Art at Town Hall

“Romance in the Air” is the title of the next Littleton Fine Arts Guild exhibit at the Stanton Gallery in Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and during performances. 303-7942787.

United Auditions 2023

Colorado eatre Guild presents United Auditions 2023 on April 23, noon to 8 p.m. and April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Curious eatre Company (must be a eatre Guild member to attend). Producer requests to attend: open now until lled. Actor submissions: Open Jan. 9-March 10. uni eds.coloradotheatreguild.org.

Buntport Theater

Buntport eater’s newest original play, “Death of Napoleon,” plays through Feb. 18. Friday/Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. 717 Lipan St., Denver. Name your price for tickets, buntport.com.

Exhibit at church

“International Art Show” at St. Andrew UMC, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Starting on Feb. 11. Free. Reception on Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to noon.

History presentation

Highlands Ranch Historical Society meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on Feb.

20 at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Presentation on George and Martha Washington by Mary Sudman Donovan. Register: thehrhs.org/WP/event/firstfamily-the-lifelong-romance-ofmartha-and-george-washington.

Littleton Museum

Littleton Museum is showing “Nature’s Blueprints: Biomimicry in Art and Design” through March 15. Mingles art and design with environmental science using artifacts, artworks and photography, Interactive leaning stations. Free. 303-795-3950.

Englewood Arts

Englewood Arts Presents Colorado Symphony String Quartet performing quartets by Borodin and Dvorak at 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: englewoodarts.org.

Town Hall Arts Center

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” opens Feb. 17 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in Littleton. 303-7942787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter. org.

Denver author Peter Heller’s stories will be center stage at a Stories on Stage event Feb. 19. COURTESY PHOTO

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County continues discussions to allow short-term rentals

Town hall held

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County commissioners and Zoning Compliance Manager

Michael Cairy recently hosted a town hall meeting to continue discussions on how to implement short-term rentals in unincorporated areas not governed by planned developments.

Commissioners George Teal and Lora Thomas said short-term rentals mean anything less than 30 days and are located in unincorporated areas of Douglas County as HOAs and planned developments have their own requirements.

“So what we decide here might not apply to a planned development like Highlands Ranch like it would for other parts of unincorporated Douglas County,” said Thomas.

According to Cairy, currently the two planned developments that allow for short-term rentals are in golf course communities and buildings that are considered to be a bed and breakfast.

With a bed and breakfast, one must have a special land use approval and reside in the home, renting out bedrooms, Cairy said.

Cairy said the county is considering expanding the current options to allow residents to rent out their homes to short-term vacationers, traveling nurses and similar situations.

Two options were brought to the commissioners that would allow residences to be used as shortterm rentals.

One option, a Douglas County Zoning Resolution Amendment, could allow homeowners in specific zone districts to apply for a Use by Special Review to use a property as a short-term rental.

The other option is an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals. The ordinance could possibly be applied to all residences in unincorporated Douglas County and could have the ability to establish terms,

the commission decided to move forward to get comments on the proposed ordinance.

“In that ordinance, it would actually require a license to operate a short-term rental from your property that you would actually have to apply for and get from the Community Development Department,” said Cairy. “As part of that licensing process, there’s an application, additional exhibits and stuff you’d have to provide with that.”

Certain requirements and standards for a short-term rental would include the number of guests that could occupy the rental, information on the septic system as it would have to be in a dwelling that has obtained a certificate of occupancy from the building division.

According to Cairy, there would be provisions in the ordinance that would allow for a license to be denied, revoked or suspended, which then can go through an appeal process in front of the commissioners.

For those who favor the use of short-term rentals, many see this as a way to have a secondary income. As one caller attending the meeting mentioned, as individual property owners, they should have this right to rent their property.

Diana Love, of Franktown, spoke on behalf of the Franktown Citizens’ Coalition opposing shortterm rentals.

“Should you pass the ordinance, which we hope you don’t,” said Love. “Would that override covenants, bylaws and deed restrictions to short-term rentals?”

According to Love, like some other unincorporated Douglas County communities, Franktown does not have HOAs.

“For example, Deerfield is a corporation, it is not an HOA, so I don’t see anything in this ordinance that protects deed restrictions, covenants or bylaws at all,” said Love.

Providing a possible solution, Love proposed the county go back to 2019 when staff developed a short-term rental regulation that did not get adopted.

Love said the regulation said , “Dwellings should not be used as short-term rentals for occupancy of less than 30 days unless expressly allowed in the zoned district.”

“This would give every HOA, homeowner association community the ability and the flexibility to make their own decisions and their own enforcement, then we

wouldn’t have to go through what everybody trying to change their covenants and then enforce them and still deal with the ordinance that may be stronger because it’s by state statute,” Love said..

Like Love, other residents oppose short-term rentals in the county. Among concerns is an increase in traffic.

A Parker resident said in order to get to I-25, they have to drive through and utilize unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

Other concerns include noise, trespassing, water rights, parking and how these short-term rentals are going to impact adjacent property owners.

“I don’t want to step in as a government and prevent people from being able to use their property,” said District 1 Commissioner Abe Laydon.

Laydon said he agrees that there needs to be a balance with the neighborhood and take into consideration the wastewater, noise, light pollution, crime and traffic.

The board will go into a work session once comments from this referral process has been received on Feb. 15. The final deliberation concerning the proposed ordinance will take place at a public meeting.

Douglas County commissioners in the hearing room of the Philip S. Miller Building in Castle Rock.

PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

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Average is OK

Being average is OK. I will say that again. Being average is OK.

EDITOR’S COLUMN

I recently started listening to the book “ e Subtle Art of Not Giving a F#@@.” I have to admit my husband recommended it a couple of years ago. However, the vulgar title turned me o a bit. en, recently, my brother recommended it after I was complaining about something that bugged me. He said I let too much bother me and this book might help get some perspective.

I started listening to it — and was impressed with how the author, Mark Manson, really pegs our society, our struggles and the unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves and each other.

But, as he teaches me how to maybe set realistic expectations and not care about so much that really does not matter in the big picture — the book is also great at putting in perspective how being average is OK because, frankly, the majority of us are just average.

As parents we want our children to be great at everything, have all the opportunities and succeed at everything they do. In reality, we are all good at what we are good at. We are all not great at everything we try. I may be good at writing, but I am de nitely below average when it comes to trying to solve math problems when I help kids with homework. In college, getting a C in math was a blessing, really.

According to Manson, “Being ‘average’ has become the new standard of failure. e worst thing you can be is in the middle of the pack, the middle of the bell curve. When a culture’s standard of success is to “be extraordinary,” it then becomes better to be at the extreme low end of the bell curve than to be in the middle, because at least there you’re still special and deserve attention.”

When the expectations are set so high — How can anyone live up to them? at’s become part of society’s problem and probably a contributing factor to mental illness and depression rates skyrocketing. When we set these high expectations that we really cannot reach — We feel like failures.

When we see on Facebook and other social media how friends and family are living these amazing lives — We judge our own as failures. Never mind that in reality, people are only sharing their best days, their best moments on these social outlets. at does not matter. It only means we do not measure up.

As a society, imagine what would happen if we started being realistic in our goals and expectations. My son loves hockey. He’s not the best at it — he’s average. For me, that is OK.

My daughter is never going to be great at school. She is average. at is OK.

I am the poster child for setting too many expectations for myself. With each thing I fail at — I only work harder, set more goals and try more.

For my children, however, I have started working toward setting realistic goals. Play hockey if you love it. Who cares if you are great at it as long as you are doing your best and trying?

Try out for the school play. Who knows, you may be great at it, but just have fun.

If, as a society, we start realizing the majority of us are average — We might start feeling a lot more OK with ourselves and the world around us.

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

LINDA SHAPLEY Publisher

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Equality, equity both needed

Intercultural competence is the capability to shift perspective and adapt behavior e ectively across cultures. Including learning how to think, act, communicate and work with people from di erent cultural backgrounds. is means you can re ect on cultural di erences, commonalities in values, expectations, beliefs, practices and build an inclusive environment. A mutual adaptation perspective environment is created, all have opportunity meet their full potential.

According to the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity, intercultural competence functionality ranges from denial to adaptation. When a person pushes equality over equity without recognizing the di erence in terms, they often highlight commonality and universal values but lack recognition and appreciation for cultural di erences. What our K-12 schools need in this model is to move to an orientation of acceptance and adaptation where our schools function with understanding and recognizing cultural di erences and commonality.

Reviewing the most recent graduation rates in DCSD we see a decrease in graduation rates and a more signi cant decrease for our culturally diverse students. is highlights a continued problem and the desperate need for equity.

Equity is crucial for success and learning to work in a global economy. ose charged with developing an equity policy cannot develop it from a political agenda rooted in minimalizing di erences.

Both equality and equity are needed for success. Equality to assure all students have the same quality of resources and opportunities. Equity takes into consideration their baseline assessment, background, and any unique challenges they face. is means teachers need to be trained in how to consider each student’s situation and background. Although the terms are thrown around as the same, they have vastly di erent implications when developing policy and educational practices. Both equality and equity are needed to yield the best outcomes for students.

Our pediatric professional organizations have jointly declared a national emergency in mental health. With this declaration, they pointed to inequities in systems that contribute to a disproportionate impact on children

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from diverse backgrounds, these inequities exist in DCSD.

Common ground exists, parents want best outcomes academically, socially and emotionally. For that to happen we cannot root our decisions in political agendas. We must root our actions in creating an equal and equitable K-12 learning environment. Remove politics in policymaking and use research-based evidence to develop policy. If we do not, our children lose.

Jenny Allert Highlands Ranch

Claims were misleading is letter is in response to Laureen Boll’s recent misleading letter claiming that critical race theory (CRT) and “social justice activism” was at the “doorstep” of Douglas County schools until a change in leadership.

It should be noted that Laureen Boll is the Douglas County chapter leader and state coordinator of an organization called the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR). e name of the organization is incredibly misleading as the organization is rooted in Christopher Rufo ideology, one of their founding advisory members. Christopher Rufo is well-known for his consistent and lucrative moral panic campaigns, most notably attacking critical race theory.

FAIR’s actions fall in line with Rufo’s ideology attacking equity policies in school districts and higher education and spreading misinformation about gender a rming care, cultivating the hate machine against trans and non-binary folks. FAIR uses the ruse of “parent rights” under the 14th Amendment and consistently misappropriates the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to suit these purposes.

e use of the 14th Amendment, intended to create civil liberties and justice after the horrors of centuries of slavery, and the misappropriation of Dr. King’s words is absolutely exploitative.

Dr. King’s life and legacy is about justice, which is in direct opposition with the actions of an organization like FAIR. Boll simultaneously rallying against critical race theory and “social justice activism” while working for FAIR who consistently misappropriates the words of Dr. King is completely disingenuous. It has the same note of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeting a “Happy MLK Day” within the same week of attempting to ban AP African American Studies. e reality is

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that FAIR would accuse Dr. King of “social justice activism” and “woke indoctrination.”

Bernice King, one of Dr. King’s children, has been vocal of people and organizations who use false narratives about CRT while co-opting her father’s words. She has noted that this country needs a shift that “helps us understand we can’t commemorate my father on the one hand while also promoting false narratives under the banner of critical race theory.” She has added “CRT is not the problem. Racism is the problem, poverty or extreme materialism is the problem and militarism, war is the problem.”

It seems that Boll might want to study the life and work of Dr. King before perpetuating a false moral panic about critical race theory and “social justice activism.”

Constance Ingram Highlands Ranch

School taxes are worth it

I received my property tax bill Jan. 21 and was pleased that my portion to fund Douglas County Schools only re ected a modest increase from last year. My pleasure was quickly diminished when I read the lengthy letter from Dave Gill, Douglas County treasurer. It read more like postelection “sour grapes” than the informative letter it was meant to be.

When my late wife and I moved to Douglas County in January 1976, our daughter was a senior at Littleton HS. She refused to go to Douglas County HS so we bought her a car and she graduated with honors at Littleton. Two houses and 47 years later my property tax has helped educate a lot of other people’s kids. From next door kids, Mike and Michelle to Kaitlin and Allie, and a bunch of other siblings in between, it has been a pleasure to know, and watch, these kids grow up. If I’m still here to see my property tax nearly double next year, I’ll just close my 90-year-old eyes and see the smiling faces of kids instead of dollar signs.

Roy Legg Highlands Ranch

Moderation needed

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Radon: the leading cause of cancer in people who don’t smoke

Being a lifelong health enthusiast, health educator and tness trainer — and married to a primary care physician — my family and I were blindsided by my Stage 3A lung cancer diagnosis in October of 2018.

We were shocked as I had no respiratory symptoms and I have never smoked. My cancer was found incidentally while investigating what later turned out to be a benign ovarian cyst.

It wasn’t until my son, an environmental engineer, asked me if I had ever tested our home for radon when I learned that virtually anyone with lungs can get lung cancer and that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is the rst leading cause of lung cancer in people who don’t have a history of smoking.

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to “global crisis,” while irresponsible mass-money-printing is ignored.

According to WEF’s 2023 report, we are not moving fast enough toward “net zero” emissions. WEF rebukes the world for only 5% of their energy supply in wind and solar, while seemingly overlooking the earth’s biggest polluters. ey push EVs without supportive infrastructure.

Al Gore’s ranting about “boiling the oceans”— and Greta unberg’s angry diatribe of irresponsible adults stealing her future — just make my eyeballs roll out of their sockets.

e pandemic lockdown submission was justi ed by “the common good,” and we now have self-appointed billionaires telling us how we must change and live. Otherwise, we are going to extinct ourselves.

We old folks seek moderation rather than extremes, but our children are demeaned into guilt, and it’s no wonder the suicide rate has increased.

As for this crotchety lady, I’ll go green as much as I can. My recycling e orts are noteworthy, and my research for a new vehicle leans toward hybrid. But I won’t be bullied into submission. Don’t tell me to eat bugs. I’ve tried some, but they just don’t satisfy like a nice, juicy steak.

Go y a kite, you authoritarian crazies!

Linda Mazunik

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Avoid disinformation

In a recent letter to the editor, Laureen Boll (Douglas County FAIR chapter leader and Douglas County Libraries Foundation chair) writes how “some parents” have taken it upon themselves to purge critical race theory from DCSD and boasts about their “success.”

Boll fails to mention that she is not a DCSD parent, nor does she acknowledge that CRT has never been taught in DCSD. She also conveniently omits the fact that in DCSD, racism and dis-

Considering the risk for lung cancer is high, why aren’t people exposed to high radon levels eligible for lung cancer screening? e United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends people ages 50-80 with a 20-pack year history of smoking, or have quit in the past 15 years, get a low dose CT scan, which is painless and takes only a few minutes.

Based on the conversation with our son, we tested our home using methods recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency and discovered that the radon levels in our home were elevated above the threshold of 4 pico curies (pCi/L).

e EPA strongly advises that any radon level at or above 4 pCi/L should be reduced through a radon mitigation system. Radon mitigation needs to be done by professionally accredited operators and most health departments — including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment — post lists of accredited mitigators. Radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas that can be found in many homes. It comes from the

crimination on the basis of immutable characteristics has been described as “rampant” and “systemic.” For decades, the district has been urged by multiple stakeholders to take action, to no avail, resulting in countless complaints and ongoing litigation with the O ce of Civil Rights.

e April 2021 “Making Connections Workshop” that Boll misrepresents and misquotes was voluntarily attended by many DCSD sta . e workshop consisted of sessions focused on evidence-based best practices for general education, gifted learners, special education, trauma-informed practices, classroom and behavior management, youth mental health and student perspectives. In an independent post-session analysis, only 0.03% of respondents had a negative review about the workshop. Statistically, for a professional development session, this is a screaming success.

All of this is evidence that Boll and the parent community she represents are misinformed about educational equity and its e ects on student outcomes. Yet, they continue to spread disinformation, creating con ict where none exists, thereby harming our public education, our students and sta , and by extension, our community.

I o er this advice, particularly for those in positions of power in our community, who extol colorblindness, quote MLK without context, twist and misrepresent reality and advocate to abolish systems of support in the name of “equality not equity” - Please step out of your echo chambers. Try to look beyond your personal interests and authentically engage with people who don’t share your worldview, your identity, your faith. Seek out true “diversity of thought” and try to objectively analyze how policies you make, advocate for or ght against a ect larger swaths of the community before you claim and boast about doing good while claiming to defend liberal democracy.

In hindsight, you may be doing more harm than good, sowing hatred and creating division rather than uniting the community. Creating consensus and nding common ground is what

decomposition of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. When inhaled, radon can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. About half of all homes in Colorado have radon levels above the recommended limit of 4 pCi/L.

While there is no way for me to know with certainty if radon caused my lung cancer, I want people to know it is one risk factor that can be tested for and reduced to safe levels very easily. I also want people to know that smoking and exposure to radon are not the only risk factors for lung cancer and that many people develop lung cancer despite having no known risk factors. Exposure to secondhand smoke, family history of lung cancer and air pollution are risk factors for lung cancer. Report any persistent symptoms you have to your doctor. Being young and having no known history of tobacco use does not make you immune to lung cancer, even if the risk is low.

Despite the well-known risks of radon, it concerns me that there isn’t more public health messaging about

radon, especially given its high prevalence in Colorado and many other states. e EPA estimates that radon kills approximately 21,000 people in the U.S. every year and about 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked. ese numbers may be a low estimate, as I know my doctor never asked me if I knew the radon level of my home when I was diagnosed. In fact, only a small number of family physicians transmit radon information to their patients. Please consider testing your home for radon at least every two years as recommended by the EPA because levels can change due to movement of soil, or new cracks in the foundation. Even if you have a mitigation system, testing is still recommended. A mitigation system is like any other appliance, and it can malfunction or stop working.

Learn more about radon and radon mitigation from the EPA and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Heidi Nafman Onda is a cancer survivor and health educator

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The most vulnerable of the housing crisis The Long Way Home

BY MICHAEL DE YOANNA MICHAEL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Our monthlong series exploring the affordability and accessibility of housing in the Denver area takes a turn to one of the most perplexing issues facing our communities: the lives of those who have no homes. Point-in-time counts in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties find 2,000 people living unsheltered and 3,000 in emergency shelters. Most of those people were found in Denver but many live in our communities and neighborhoods.

While panhandlers and tent cities are visible across the metro area, many of the unhoused are unseen and may not even be included in the numbers because they are sleeping on a friend’s couch or a family that’s living in a relative’s extra room. e federal government includes this status in its de nition of homelessness, along with those who are at imminent risk of losing a roof over their heads.

Homelessness has long

been a problem in the metro area and the soaring housing costs that we’ve tracked in our series certainly don’t help. Typically, a family shouldn’t spend more than 30% of their wages on rent and utilities. Elsewhere in our series, we’ve found that many people across the metro area are living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to afford a place to live. Minimum wage earners might spend upward of 60% of their paychecks on rent.

Across the Front Range, rising housing costs are worsening the problem. In Littleton, south of Denver, the price of single-family homes has jumped roughly $300,000 since 2017. Lone Tree saw increases in excess of $473,000.

In Brighton, $225,000.

Apartment rents have followed in recent years, part of a trend spanning the last two decades where median prices rose faster than median household incomes “in every Colorado county and city with 50,000+ residents,” according to Denver-based Root Policy Research, which analyzes housing affordability issues.

at Jake’s Brew Bar in Littleton since 2012.

“ is is where I want to be,” Laney said. “My friends and family are Jake’s.”

In numerous counties, residents — spanning a range of employment from the service industry to teaching — have faced the brunt of what many o cials are calling a housing crisis.

e median price of a single-family home in the metro area has roughly tripled since 2010, according to an August 2022 report by the Colorado Association of Realtors. Back in 2010, the median price was about $200,000.

And wages have not kept up with home costs. Between 2000 and 2019, median rents rose at a faster rate than household incomes “in every Colorado county and city with 50,000+ residents,” according to a November 2021 report from Denver-based consulting rm Root Policy Research. e report also said that, as of June 2021, Colorado’s overall housing inventory was 13% of what is needed for a functioning sales market.

“Quite honestly, we just don’t have enough housing, whether it’s a ordable or otherwise,” said Kelly Milliman, city council member for Littleton’s District 4 and a member of the city’s housing task force. “It’s really vitally important to the overall health of our community going forward.”

Some of the most needy in our communities find homes through federal funding, like vouchers. But the system, reporter Nina Joss finds, is based on lotteries, where people in need of housing may wait for years before winning. Others wind up roughing it on the streets, as reporters Andrew Fraieli and Olivia Love discovered in an interview of a man who lost his legs sleeping under a highway bridge during a horrific snowstorm. There are consequences to it all, like how the mentally ill are especially vulnerable to homelessness and highly likely to find themselves in the criminal-justice system — meaning a record of police contacts for crimes connected to their situation, such as trespassing, becomes a barrier that prevents them from turning their lives around. There are costs associated with this to taxpayers, like those associated with providing more policing and beds in jails. Trends like those will be on the radar of Colorado Community Media’s newsroom in the months ahead.

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e sentiment is similar for leaders in the neighboring cities of Englewood and Sheridan. ere, o cials said a ordable home options used to be more common.

“For the people that can a ord it, they have lots of choices in the metro area,” said Brad Power,

Englewood’s director of community development. “But we’re starting to see more gaps with people who are on the other side of the income spectrum.”

Orchard Crossing Apartments in Westminster is an a ordable housing community that also includes housing for people with vouchers.

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Homelessness is a series of trapdoors and obstacles

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AND OLIVIA LOVE COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Jonathan Townshend Garner spent nine sleepless nights in 2017 covered in snow staring up at the bottom of a frozen overpass in Aurora. Just a few short months before, the 35-year-old was planning to purchase a condo with his girlfriend.

He never expected that a breakup would send him down a series of increasingly di cult trapdoors — without housing or insurance, each door became harder to climb through. Because of those cold nights in 2017, Garner even lost his legs.

What led Garner to homelessness is not unique. As homeless rates continue to climb in this country for people in many di erent situations, the causes can range from one lost paycheck to addiction or mental health issues with no money to support treatment.

In Garner’s case, he was in a stable housing situation that was reliant on two incomes. e loss of a girlfriend meant the loss of a second, necessary paycheck.

“I’m all of a sudden in a situation where I’ve lost half my income in regards to what’s going towards payments,” Garner said.

Homelessness a ects many types of people. It also comes in all forms from living on the streets to couch sur ng or sleeping in a car. Common among all situations that have forced someone into homelessness is the world around them not being designed to help.

According to HUD fair market rent data, rent for a studio apartment in the metro area has increased by more than $300 per month since 2019, but minimum wages have only increased by about $2.50 an hour — increasing the percent of wages needed to be put towards housing from 54 to almost 60%.

e National Low Income Housing Coalition — a nonpro t that aims to end the a ordable housing crisis through policy and data research — deems housing costing more than 30% of wages spent on rent and utilities as una ordable, placing workers at risk for homelessness.

is lack of a ordable housing acts doubly as a factor for becoming homeless and a barrier from escaping it.

Unable to deal with the breakup and loss of income, Garner said it triggered a dormant alcohol addiction.

“As soon as she left, I started drinking again too, which was probably one of the worst decisions that I made,” he said. “And I’m a hell of a drinker. It took me no time before I was drinking before work every day.”

His addiction became another trapdoor. He was evicted from his home as his costly addiction grew, losing his job within a few months, and he continued falling until he landed on the streets.

In 2017, he found himself buried by snowdrifts, numbed to the elements by frostbite and an empty bottle.

Over the next three and a half months, he was in an ICU burn unit,

where his legs were amputated for frostbite. What happened to land him there remains a blur, with Garner saying he was just lost in a blizzard of snow and substance abuse.

Garner had not looked for a shelter because he felt he deserved what he was experiencing on the street, his addiction giving him too much bluster to ask for help.

“And so when things have gotten so bad for me, I was like, ‘I guess that’s where you go when you’re at this place,’” Garner said.

But from Aurora to Lakewood, many who look for shelter have a hard time nding it — especially in winter.

The stick and carrot of winter shelter

“Police show up to tell you to leave, but don’t have an answer as to where we can go,” said Marshall Moody, who experienced homelessness in Lakewood over the summer.

He wasn’t hunting for winter shelter, but acknowledging how there were no shelter options in Lakewood, and describing how he felt harassed by police telling him to move along.

In Aurora, one of the only overnight shelter spaces is the Comitis Crisis Center.

“Comitis has, what, 30 beds? I’m sure there’s easily 200 homeless people in Aurora. Easily,” said Jason, 40, who declined to give his last name, pointing out the lack of shelter options.

Jason has been homeless since 2019, falling on hard times after breaking his back and not having the ability to a ord medical care.

Anna Miller, director of business development and public relations at Mile High Behavioral Healthcare — which Comitis Crisis Center falls under — has said before that the center has an outreach team that goes out every day working with the city and police department to inform people on the streets about avail-

able resources. e organization was supportive of Aurora’s camping ban passed last summer.

But like the ban, these opinions are from the summer.

During the winter, many more people experiencing homelessness look for indoor shelter due to low temperatures, snow, rain and windchills causing regular, local shelters to ll up fast.

is is where short-term emergency weather shelters come in.

For much of the metro area, the “extreme weather” needed to open these emergency shelters — which vary from the Severe Weather Shelter Network across Je erson County that uses a network of churches, to opening some day-only centers for overnight stays — requires the temperature to be freezing or below with moisture, and 20 degrees or below without moisture.

In Denver, the required cuto is 10 degrees or six inches of snow — though, according to Sabrina Allie, the communications and engagement director for the Department of Housing Stability — or HOST — in Denver, the city council has asked the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, which created the cuto , to revisit these regulations.

e issue is that cold-weather injuries like frostbite and hypothermia can set in as high as 45 degrees depending on wind and moisture. is is according to doctors from Denver Health and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, which sent a joint letter to HOST and DDPHE asking the city to raise their cuto .

“Hypothermia and frostbite may develop in minutes and often occur in the setting of risk factors for heat loss or decreased heat production including pre-existing medical conditions, exhaustion, dehydration, substance use and malnutrition, all of which are common among people experiencing homelessness,” doctors

said in the letter.

Some see winter shelter as a carrotand-stick situation though, requiring the cuto to not be too comfortable for those experiencing homelessness.

“We do not want to enable, we want to empower,” said Lynn Ann Huizingh, executive director of development at Je erson County’s Severe Weather Shelter Network. “We do the best we can to provide some good relational development, but we also want to encourage people to pursue answers that would lead them o the street, and if they get too comfortable, they just don’t have any reason to try and pursue anything else.”

However, at all times, the goal is to keep people from freezing to death, Huizingh added.

Aurora’s policy, according to Emma Knight, manager of homelessness for the city’s Division of Housing and Community Services, is to open emergency cold-weather shelters at 32 degrees during wet weather, and 20 degrees otherwise.

In Garner’s case, freezing to death almost became a reality. Instead, he left the hospital as a double amputee — disabled, homeless, and penniless.

“And I wish I could have said that that was my rock bottom as well. But it wasn’t,” Garner said.

Police interactions and laws against homelessness

Over the next nine months, Garner continued drinking and using drugs while trying to condition himself to his surroundings.

“ ere isn’t a rock bottom, there isn’t some stable ground that you hit. It is a series of trapdoors that gets progressively lower on to in nity,” Garner said.

Some of these trapdoors take the shape of police interactions and the possibility of jail time due to criminalization of homelessness. In the summer of 2022, Aurora passed a camping ban, following in the footsteps of Denver, which passed a similar measure a decade ago.

“Can’t camp, but you have only one shelter in the city of Aurora,” Jason said, referring to the Comitis Crisis Center. “ e camping ban doesn’t mean we can’t be outside — that’s really the main point — the camping ban means we can’t be safe outside.”

Terese Howard, homeless advocate and founder of Housekeys Action Network Denver, said these bans just push people around, possibly into more dangerous and secluded areas if they don’t just move a block away from where they were before.

Police harassment often comes out of these laws as well, Howard said. O cers will tell people experiencing homelessness to “move along” without o ering alternatives, according to Howard.

Denver’s camping ban speci es “shelter” to include “blankets, or any form of cover or protection from the elements other than clothing.”

“ ere’s this illusion that you need this stick to connect people to services,” Howard said. “ at’s a lie, it doesn’t work. You can just look back

Jonathan Townshend Garner, 35, lost his legs to frostbite after spending days covered in snow while homeless.

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The di culties of using housing choice vouchers

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

About a year and a half ago, David Hernandez received a call from a number he did not recognize. When he called the number back, he heard news that would drastically change his housing situation.

“I was confused,” he said. “At rst I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ She’s like, ‘You got chose (from the) lottery, so we’d like to go forward with it.’”

At the time, Hernandez was living with his grandmother in Westminster. But then, after spending years unmoored, moving between states and staying with family members, Hernandez got approved for a voucher for government-subsidized housing.

“When I got it, it was a big relief,” he said. “It was so much stress that was taken o my conscience … It was kind of lifesaving, to be honest.”

e news was a complete surprise to him. What Hernandez didn’t know is that it took ve years for that call to come. His aunt had signed him up for a housing choice voucher lottery at Maiker Housing Partners, the public housing authority in Adams County, without telling him.

anks to her action, his unknowing patience, and, some would say, his luck, Hernandez became one of 2.3 million families and individuals in the United States to bene t from a housing choice voucher program, federally funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD.

Formerly, housing choice voucher programs were known as Section 8, but experts have widely replaced this language in an e ort to be more accurate about the type of rental assistance and to avoid the stigma the term carries with it.

Housing choice voucher programs, which are implemented by local authorities like Maiker, subsidize rent to help “very low-income families, the elderly and the disabled a ord decent, safe and sanitary housing,” according to HUD.

On one hand, vouchers make it possible for those without other options to have a roof over their heads.

But, according to housing experts, the program is not a fast-track to housing for many people in need, as it faces a range of issues from lack of funding to scarcity of units.

Eligibility

Within housing choice voucher programs, vouchers may be earmarked by local authorities for di erent types of rental assistance.

For example, some public housing authorities o er vouchers speci cally for veterans or for families whose lack of adequate housing is the primary cause of the separation of a child from their family.

Another type is what HUD calls “project-based” vouchers. ese offer rental assistance that can only be used for speci c properties approved by the public housing authority. is is the type of voucher Hernandez received.

Hernandez said the voucher helped him nancially, emotionally, physi-

cally and mentally, but being tied to one apartment complex has its downfalls. If he could choose, he said, he would rather live in a place with different management. In his complex, he feels like he and his neighbors are treated poorly, partially because they have low incomes.

But the most common type of housing choice voucher allows a recipient to choose where they want to live among properties in the private market. A HUD senior o cial told Colorado Community Media in a call that after 12 months, participants in the project-based voucher program can typically request to have this type of voucher, which is more open-ended.

Properties for a typical housing choice voucher must meet standards of health and safety before a tenant can move forward with a lease. In addition, public housing authorities review rents to ensure they are reasonable for the speci c housing market, according to HUD.

Families with vouchers generally pay 30%-40% of their monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities, according to HUD. e public housing authority covers the rest.

In Colorado, landlords are required to accept housing choice vouchers and are not allowed to discriminate against rental applicants based on source of income, per a 2021 law.

e voucher approval process begins with an application, said Brenda Mascarenas, director of housing services and programs at Maiker.

“ e couple of things we look at under formal eligibility (are) background, income, and citizenship,” she said.

Generally, a household’s income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area. But most vouchers go to applicants with incomes much lower than that. By law, a public housing authority must provide three quarters of its vouchers to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30% of the area median income, according to HUD.

In Adams and Arapahoe counties, a single person who earned no more

than $41,050 was eligible for a housing choice voucher in 2022, according to Maiker and South Metro Housing Options, a public housing authority in Littleton.

Wait times and lotteries

Unfortunately, the likelihood of getting a voucher is not solely dependent on whether a person is eligible.

Because of lack of funding for the program, HUD acknowledges “long waiting periods are common.” e o cial with HUD, speaking generally about the department, told Colorado Community Media that for households that receive a voucher, the average wait time is 28 months. e o cial noted that this number only includes people who actually receive a voucher, so the true average wait time is likely signi cantly longer.

Some public housing authorities use a lottery system to select voucher recipients. At Maiker, Mascarenas said the team aims to open their lottery pool every other year, meaning applicants could wait up to two years if they are selected from the lottery their rst time. If not, they might wait through several cycles.

At South Metro Housing Options, the voucher waitlist was last open in 2012, Executive Director Corey Reitz said. ey anticipate it opening again this year, more than 11 years later. ese long wait times are not unique. Only two housing agencies among the 50 largest in the U.S. have average wait times of under one year for families that make it o of wait lists for vouchers, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research and policy institute based in Washington, D.C.

To Hernandez’s bene t, he wasn’t aware he was waiting for his voucher. He said it would have been challenging to be in “limbo” for so long.

“If I would have known I’d have to wait ve years for that, I probably personally wouldn’t have done it,” he said.

Peter LiFari, executive director at Maiker,  attributes long waitlists at public housing authorities to lack of federal funding and a massive de-

mand for housing vouchers.

“It’s a program designed to exist in scarcity, which is really disappointing,” he said. “I get emails every day, basically from folks (saying) ‘How do I sign up?’ and ‘I’m homeless and I’ve never asked for help before and I’m ready now,’ and it’s like, unfortunately we don’t we don’t have the vouchers to be able to meet the need.”

Because of limited funding for HUD, designated by Congress each year, only 1 in 4 households eligible for a housing voucher receive any federal rental assistance, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

e HUD o cial interviewed by CCM agreed that a main shortcoming of the program is that there are not enough vouchers. e o cial said rental assistance programs are an outlier compared to other federal safety net programs in that many people qualify but do not receive the support. e o cial attributed the lack of funding to the fact that the voucher program was created in the 1970s, after other programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were already underway.

Congress increased funding into the voucher program throughout the pandemic, but the funding generally went to special populations as opposed to the entire program, LiFari said. e American Rescue Plan Act, for example, provided 70,000 emergency vouchers to assist individuals in violent, dangerous or homeless situations. Mascarenas said Maiker received 46 vouchers from the funding.

Last year, the Biden administration awarded more than 19,000 housing choice vouchers to more than 2,000 public housing authorities. Twentynine of the authorities are in Colorado, including agencies in Adams County, Je erson County, Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood and Arvada.

But even with the extra funding, housing authority employees say it is challenging to keep up with the demand.

“One of the challenges with any … new sources of funding to support housing, it’s still administering the money and the funds and the vouchers,” said Reitz from South Metro. “So we still need sta to do so. And we’re no di erent than most other agencies or industries right now in terms of sta ng, so that’s a challenge.”

e demand for vouchers in Adams County is higher than Mascarenas has ever seen.

“I’ve been with Maiker for 30 years and I’ve never seen the market in such a bad condition,” she said. “I’ve never seen the need grow so great.”

Maiker has about 1,625 housing choice vouchers to distribute in Adams County. In July 2022, the last time their lottery was open for applications, over 3,500 people applied.

“Even two-parent households are still nding it very di cult to make ends meet with two incomes coming into the home,” Mascarenas said.

Next to his kitchen, David Hernandez has a DJ setup where he likes to mix music for fun.

PHOTO BY ANDREW FRAIELI

HOMELESSESS

at the last 10 years of Denver to see the reality of that lie. It’s meant, rst and foremost, to push people out of sight, out of mind.”

According to one national study from 2013, criminalization can create a cycle of incarceration that perpetuates itself.

Noting a loop of jail time and homelessness, the report says: “Incarceration has been noted to increase the risk of homelessness” as it can weaken community ties, limit employment opportunities and make it more difcult to get public housing.

“ is bidirectional association between homelessness and incarceration may result in a certain amount of cycling between public psychiatric hospitals, jails and prisons, and homeless shelters or the street,” the report concludes.

A homeless count across the metro area

Nationwide, at the start of every year, a count is taken to try and estimate the unsheltered homeless population.

At the same time, a count is made of people who have stayed in a participating shelter at some point across the country. ese counts are run by HUD through volunteering shelters and local governments.

In the 2022 point-in-time count across Je erson, Broom eld, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Denver counties, there were nearly 2,000 people living unsheltered, and just over 3,000 in emergency shelters.

According to the data, most of the homeless population is in Denver.

HUD’s de nition of homelessness includes those who are in imminent risk of losing their housing. However, the annual report does not include that data or consider people who are couch sur ng, or temporarily living at a friend or family member’s home.

Jason had been working, but with a broken back, he could no longer work or a ord needed medical care.

Like Garner, Jason requires a wheelchair to get around, which creates another level of di culties for those experiencing homelessness.

The cost of a disability

One day in the spring of 2018, Garner’s wheelchair got caught in some weeds in a eld. He spent hours there, yelling for help, until a couple happened upon him.

VOUCHERS

She attributed part of the higher demand to the pandemic, which impacted many workers and families. Another theory comes from Reitz, who said higher demand could be because salaries and wages have not kept up with rising housing costs.

Unit scarcity

In addition to the lack of funding, LiFari said the lack of physical housing supply is a detriment to the function of housing voucher program.

“We just don’t have enough units,” he said. “We don’t even have enough housing to support folks that are above the poverty line … because we just abandoned building for one another.”

e couple befriended Garner, brought him some basic necessities, and got him into a detox facility. After a few stints, Garner has now been sober for more than four years.

“But the patience that these strangers showed me was something that was unbelievable to me,” Garner said. “I will never forget before they took me in the third time telling them: ‘Well, what if I just do this again? You know, what if I, what if you take me to this detox, you come pick me up, and I just start drinking again?’”

Garner said the couple told him they would keep trying. Services like detox are di cult to use for people with addictions and mental health issues, as they often have no support system to encourage them to go, as well as there often being little state support.

In 2019, a study showed that about 20% of all Americans were a ected by mental illness in the past year.

According to e National Coalition for Homelessness the general e ects of various mental illnesses “disrupt people’s ability to carry out essential aspects of daily life,” as well as make social bonds.

“ is often results in pushing away caregivers, family, and friends who may be the force keeping that person from becoming homeless,” the report elaborated.

But the couple that helped Garner in that eld became his support, hosting him until they fell on hard times and divorced.

e lack of units creates scarcity in the housing market, LiFari said. With high demand, competition and rents increase across the region.

As a result, “lower-income Coloradans are left on the outside looking in,” he said.

“ e program can’t run unless there’s houses and units where people live, right?” he said. “So, without that, we’re just creating this ‘Hunger Games’ construct.”

After being chosen for a voucher, the competition begins. People have about two months to nd a home to rent and sign the lease. But that’s not enough time for many folks to nd homes and Maracenas elds many requests for extensions for as many as four more months.

Even with these extensions, LiFari said the highly competitive market presents a challenging dynamic for

Eventually, Garner’s friend helped him get a studio apartment in Evergreen, helping to pay rent for the rst three months.

“So I stayed those rst three months and realized I didn’t want to leave,” Garner said.

Garner said without his friend helping with rst and last month’s rent and more in those rst three months, he wouldn’t have been able to a ord it. After the rst three months, Garner continued to stay in the apartment, getting help from friends. He got what he needed, he said, but it wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t how he wanted to live.

“I come from the salt of the earth, blue collar, working folk, you know, and really, at the bottom line, I’m just trying to work in any way I can,” he said. “All I’m trying to do is provide for myself.”

The housing and wage gap

Part of this di culty, especially in Evergreen, is the gap between wages and housing costs.  is lack of a ordable housing acts doubly as a factor for becoming homeless and a barrier from escaping it.

Adam Galbraith works as a bartender at Cactus Jack’s in Evergreen. He said the only reason he can save money at all is because his 1,100-squarefoot apartment has four people in it.

“If you’ve got roommates, that’s the only way you’re going to save money,” he said. It’s also the only reason he can

people to nd vacant units within the time frame. Part of this is because renters must be approved for leases by landlords and there are many barriers that can work against voucher holders – from the potential for discrimination to criminal records Is it a solution?

In LiFari’s eyes, the housing choice voucher program “only exists as medicine for a misdiagnosed illness.”

Although it certainly makes a difference in combating homelessness, he said American society and government need to focus more on the root of the problem.

“ e program is a function of how we value people and how we value where they live,” he said. “We refuse to address the root cause of the illness because then we have to view how we view poverty.”

For Hernandez, viewing poverty

live in Evergreen, along with his landlord keeping rent lower than it could be at $1,500, “so locals would rent it.” Others he knows have seen their landlord sell the property and give them two months to get out — he’s had it happen to himself twice.

Evergreen isn’t really the place to perform hip hop on the corner, but Garner had a background in performance and music — participating in rap battles and the underground scene in his younger years under his stage name, LaKryth. After practicing, studying and preparing, he took to the streets with his guitar, not in his wheelchair, but instead standing on prosthetic legs.

“I’m a pretty damn good musician, you know, and I can sing pretty damn good too, but I’m not going to pretend like I’m oblivious to the fact that my disability and my prosthetics aren’t a contributing factor to the response that I’ve made in the community,” Garner said.

After getting attention on social media, he began to book more gigs, participate in rap battles, and through participating in Colorado Community Media’s housing series panel discussion, met the owner of Cactus Jack’s Saloon, where he is now host of the weekly open-mic night.

He said he can’t work a job “on paper,” and he still faces struggles with his health and well-being. Garner has a roof over his head and food to eat. He says that’s all he can ask for.

realistically is important.

“Believe me — a lot of people don’t want to be depending on the government,” Hernandez said. “But at the same time, they need (vouchers) because it’s crazy out there.”

Although the housing choice voucher program is not perfect, LiFari said it still makes an impact.

“We have no other way that reaches the scale and has the complexity to be able to address individual housing markets, to drive housing stability and stave o extreme poverty and homelessness than this program,” he said.

And on top of that, Hernandez said it makes an important di erence in people’s spirits.

“It’s good for people to get (themselves) on the right track,” he said. “It’s a good thing to get your sense of, you know, you’re involved in society, you’re part of something.”

Jonathan Townshend Garner hosts an open mic night at Cactus Jack’s Saloon in Evergreen where he also performs.

PHOTO BY ANDREW FRAIELI

Devin Granberry, city manager for Sheridan, said higher home costs have driven workers out of what he described as a historically blue-collar area.

“It leads to a very transient pipeline of citizenry and workforce,” he said. “ ere’s no sense of belonging, there’s no sense of ownership, and all of those are negative impacts on a community, the well-being of a community.”

Searching for a home

After leaving the house he owned near Houston, Texas, more than a decade ago, Laney knew buying a home in Denver would be a near-impossible feat.

He was making good money at a medical diagnostics company and had been able to purchase a brandnew home in a Houston suburb for less than $150,000. But his mental health was su ering and he knew he needed a change. With friends living in Colorado at the time, Laney decided to move more than 1,000 miles north to Denver.

With his fresh start came the opportunity to dive into a longtime passion: wine. He took classes to become a sommelier — a trained wine professional. He sold wine to businesses across the metro area, worked parttime at a cozy wine bar and restaurant in the heart of Littleton’s historic downtown, and eventually landed a full-time job at Jake’s.

Laney settled on wherever he could nd the most a ordable apartment — something hovering around $1,000 per month, in places around Denver. e ones he found in Littleton were too run-down. As rents around the region rose, Laney moved ve times in six years.

“During this whole process I knew I wanted a house,” Laney said. “I wanted something that was my own, and it’s hard to build a home in an apartment, especially when you keep moving.”

Laney’s experiences came as Littleton residents expressed less con dence that their city was a ordable. From 2012 to 2022, residents who cited a ordable cost of living as a reason for living in Littleton declined from 30% to 14%, according to biennial city-issued surveys of hundreds of residents. Over those same years, residents who said a ordable housing and rental rates were a reason for living in the city went from 20% to 9%.

Laney said he worked, saved and kept his spending habits to a minimum during those years, staying laser-focused on his ultimate prize. Credit-card debt from college “really destroyed a lot of opportunities,” he said, but he kept “working, working, working.”

Even though Laney estimates he was making about $48,000 yearly, he says he was far short of what he needed for a down payment on even the least expensive of homes in Littleton.

He wasn’t alone. A 2020 analysis from Denver-based contractor Root Policy showed that individuals who earned $29,000 to $95,000 yearly in the metro area could not a ord the average price of a home, which was nearly $420,000 that year.

“It’s a pretty serious situation,” said Corey Reitz, executive director of Littleton’s housing authority, South

Metro Housing Options. “ e list of folks who can’t continue to live here continues to grow.” at list, according to Root’s analysis, includes workers in health care, education, construction, food service and more.

Essential workers risk being priced out Sta ers at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood say the housing problem also a ects them. ey blame the shortage of essential hospital workers they’re contending with, in part, on the cost of housing.

“Absolutely the rising cost of housing here in Colorado is a topic,” said Dena Schmaedecke, the hospital’s vice president of human resources. “Colleagues are often bringing up those stresses.”

at housing-cost factor has caused hospital leaders to o er a $10,000 housing stipend to incentivize new employees, Schmaedecke said.

In Brighton, northeast of Denver, Michael Clow, chief human resources o cer for 27J Schools, said the cost of housing has impacted the district’s ability to maintain and support sta .

“We hear from candidates and from our new hires that the cost of housing and their ability to nd housing is a real problem,” Clow said. “ We recently had two math teachers (husband and wife) join us. ey were excited to live their dream and move to Colorado. After just one year and realizing they could not a ord to raise a family here, they moved back to their home state.”

Clow said the crisis has restricted the district’s pool of applicants graduating with teaching degrees, creating intense competition for sta and teachers.

“ e cost of housing is becoming a serious obstacle for us to maintain service levels and serve our mission,” he said.

Farther north, in Fort Lupton, the Weld R-8 School District has faced similar pressures. Superintendent Alan Kaylor said the annual salary for a rst-year teacher in the district is about $41,000.

Kaylor bought his home in 1995 for $72,000. He said a home across the street from his was recently listed at $685,000. e price of that house across the street rose more than four times faster than the pace of in ation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ in ation calculator.

“How can any family a ord that?” he asked. “Something has to give. After a while, you have to wonder how long people will tolerate living on teachers’ wages.”

Even for some residents making a larger income, housing remains elusive.

West of Denver, in Evergreen, husband and wife Bill and Charm Connelly bring in a combined six- gure

salary.

Bill Connelly is an insurance agent and blackjack dealer for a Black Hawk casino. Charm is the front-house general manager for Cactus Jack’s, a bar and restaurant in Evergreen. e two rent a three-bedroom home and are struggling to save for a house. Even downsizing to something smaller, they said, would likely increase their spending by roughly $400 a month. e two currently pay $2,200 per month on rent.

“I feel like a failure. I nally get a good full-time job making great money, and eight years ago, 10 years ago, we could easily have gotten something,” Bill Connelly said.

“Between the two of us, I see what we make,” Charm said. “We are making decent money, but I want to be able to save money and not blow it all on rent.”

For Adam Galbraith, a Cactus Jack’s bartender, the only way to keep his rent a ordable is to live with others.

“ e only reason I’m able to save money is because it’s a 1,100-squarefoot place and we crammed four people in it,” Galbraith said, adding monthly rent is about $1,500. “If you’ve got roommates, that’s the only way you’re going to save money.”

A housing ‘limbo’

Near the end of 2019, Laney, the Littleton bartender, was beginning to feel more con dent about reaching his goal for a down payment. He’d paid o his car and credit-card debt and said he “worked hard to keep it that way.”

His savings account was beginning to bulk up. en came COVID-19.

Years of careful saving and unyielding restraint on spending evaporated in months. Laney was forced to drain his savings account during the beginning of the pandemic amid lockdowns. He received nothing from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, though he would gain $3,200 from stimulus checks in the months to come. Still, he was hanging on.

It was “the community around Jake’s, our regulars, who kept us alive,” Laney said.

“I was there every single day, for damn near a year,” he said, with the bar able to do curbside orders even as its indoors remained shuttered.

Before the pandemic, Laney estimates he brought in about $4,000 each month before taxes. By the end of the month, after paying for rent, utilities, groceries and gas, he would be left with just $200 to $300, which usually went into his savings.

Living that way was “terrifying,” said Laney, who always felt he could be on the edge of losing his housing should he have a bad month. e pandemic only exacerbated the uncertainty.

As his savings depleted, Laney’s dream of owning a home never seemed further away.

But his resolve didn’t waver and he used what federal relief he had to rebuild his savings because, as he put it, “I had a goal: I wanted a house. When I came out of the tunnel I knew what I wanted.”

By 2021, he started looking again. A townhome might come up on the market — far from perfect, but within Laney’s means — and he would ready himself to put down an o er. It never was enough.

“Someone comes in and puts 20k cash on the o er, or 30k or 40k,” Laney said. “I went through about a year and a half of that and I knew in my head I was not going to be able to get a house.”

A real-estate agent who came into his bar told Laney to apply for a $300,000 bank loan. He had good credit, the agent told him, and would be a shoo-in for the money.

“ ree hundred thousand dollars does not get you a townhome,” Laney thought to himself.

He was frustrated. More than frustrated. He felt depressed.

“I’d done everything right, everything I was supposed to do and it still didn’t matter,” he said. “I’m just stuck, like the hundreds of thousands of other people, in limbo.”

Laney’s luck began to turn near the end of 2021 when he heard there were about to be dozens of single-family homes for sale in Littleton for less than $300,000. He thought it was too good to be true.

‘We can’t all win the lottery’ at year, South Metro Housing Options, which manages a ordable properties throughout Littleton, sold 59 of its single-family homes to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, which pledged to renovate the units and sell them at a below-market price.

Laney’s hourly wage had slightly increased since the pandemic from $8 to $10, though 90% of his income still came from tips, he said. Still, Laney believed he met the nancial requirements for a Habitat home, which would only sell to people who earn no more than 80% of the area’s median income.

But when Laney applied to be on a waitlist at the beginning of 2022, he was quickly denied. He was told his income, roughly $56,000 when he applied, exceeded the cap by less than $1,000.

Laney said he was actually making less than that, about $54,000, but because Habitat counted his “unrealized interest gains,” such as money held in stocks, Laney was over the threshold.

Habitat was also only looking at the income of recent months, Laney said, rather than his income over the past year. is made it look like he made more than he did because his monthto-month income would uctuate dramatically based on tips.

He applied again and was denied again, this time for making just $300 more than the cut-o . But, a slow month at work turned out to be a good thing. His income dipped just enough that by the third time he applied he made it on the waitlist.

at did not come with the guarantee of a home. Laney was in a line of people just like him and demand far outweighed supply. Number 10 was his position. Who knew how many

The view of Lone Tree homes from Blu s Regional Park and Trail on Oct. 21, 2022.

PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

Pondo wrestler hoping for big things

my gas tank back. I feel my technique was a little off but it is now a lot better.”

BY JIM BENTON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Westin Hoffschneider, a 190-pounder from Ponderosa, is a more confident wrestler this season.

Hoffschneider lost last season in the 182-pound state championship match as a sophomore and is looking forward to post-season matches in February.

“I definitely have more confidence because last year was my first year going to state so I didn’t know what to expect,” said Hoffschneider after a Jan. 26 dual meet against Legend. “Now I know what it is going to be like.

“My hope this year is just getting to the finals match at state and winning it instead of losing like I did last year. That was a tough pill to swallow. It has definitely helped me this year because I don’t want to feel like that ever again.”

Hoffschneider has been doing well so far this season and is the No. 1 190-pound wrestler in the OnTheMat rankings.

“I lost a couple matches early on in the season at the national tournaments,” he said. “Other than that things are going good. Over the summer I wrestled freestyle and Greco in Fargo. It definitely made me a lot tougher because I wrestled 60 matches in four days.

“It was a close match,” Hoffschneider added referring to a 4-1 loss to Monarch’s Cole Carlucci last season in the state finals. “I was hurt most of the year too so I was just getting

Hoffschneider and the Mustangs are seeking to improve at the state tournament after finishing second to Pomona three of the past four seasons.

Last season Ponderosa led by 37.5 points heading into the final day of the tournament but Pomona racked up 63 points in the consolation matches and the Mustangs had to settle for the runner-up trophy again.

Hoffschneider is one of five Ponderosa wrestlers ranked No. 1 in Colorado by OnTheMat this season.

Tommy Verrette is No. 1 at 126 pounds, Jacob Myers at 132 pounds, Brandon Cannon at 138 pounds and Ty Eise, a state runner up last season, at 175 pounds.

“We’re hoping we can beat Pomona and take them down, finally,” said Hoffschneider. “It will be pretty tough because we are missing some weighs because kids are getting injured.

“It’s going to take some kids to step up at every weight. We put seven in the finals last year. We need to put eight or nine or seven again. We have to work hard in practice, try to get better and never expect to go out there and lose.”

Hoffschneider said he has been wrestling for 11 years and still loves the sport.

“It is fun especially when you win a lot,” he concluded. “You lose, you kind of get down on yourself and you don’t like it as much. When you get to those great matches and win those close matches against a kid you’re not suppose to beat, it’s the best in the world.”

Ponderosa junior Westin Ho schneider is the top-rated 190-pound wrestler in the state, according to the OnTheMat rankings.

PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

Post-season matches are set for this month

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more were behind him, he thought. en it happened. Laney was made an o er, a 1,275-square-foot detached home near Ketring Park in central Littleton valued at $285,000, roughly a third of what similar properties sold for.

“I can’t even express how happy I was,” Laney said. “I’ve been living and serving this community for 10 years and I want to live here.”

Still, the program has some drawbacks compared to traditional homeownership. Laney cannot build as much equity as many of his neighbors because he does not own the property the home sits on. Instead, it is owned by something called a land trust — a collection of entities.

“ e beauty of the land trust is it removes the cost of the land from the equation from the cost of the home,” said Kate Hilberg, director of real estate development for Habitat for Humanity. “It allows the homeowners to pay on that mortgage for that home and improvements to that home but not the land.”

Land trusts are crucial tools organizations like Habitat use to lock in

the a ordability of homes even as property values rise elsewhere. e owners of these units will see some equity from their homes, Hilberg said, about 2% each year. But it won’t be enough to match the likes of homeowners who have used their growing property values to build decades of generational wealth.

“A lot of families use this as a starter home option and they do gain enough equity and stability to turn that into a down payment on a home in the open market,” Hilberg said of homes under land trusts.

But fathoming a concept like equity is a luxury for those who still can’t buy a house on the market, Laney said.

While he’s thankful for what Habitat did for him, he fears the few dozen homes it manages in Littleton can only go so far to meet the demand of hundreds, if not thousands, of residents who have struggled as he has.

“ ere isn’t enough income-based housing for people … the people who live and work in this community can’t a ord a house,” Laney said. “We can’t all win the lottery.”

Colorado Community Reporters Andrew Fraieli, Steve Smith, Tayler Shaw and Ellis Arnold contributed reporting to this story.

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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 49, STONEGATE FILING NO. 14B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9847 Centre Cir, Parker, CO 80134-3313

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 15, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/21/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755

7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-22-947273-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0179

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

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.

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

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 231, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 7C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 14154 Double Dutch Circle, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/12/2023

Last Publication: 2/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/15/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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 #: 22-028606

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

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

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

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

First Publication: 2/2/2023

Last Publication: 3/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0165

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/3/2022 9:45:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: LUCY J TONI

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY

INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

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

Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016008509

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $348,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $355,060.85

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15, BLOCK 3, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 10646 Oakmoor Ct, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

the 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: WILLIAM J ROGERS AND PAIGE P ROGERS

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Universal Lending Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/16/2022

Recording Date of DOT: 3/23/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022020901 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $651,973.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $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

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

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 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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/3/2022

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-028640

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0165

First Publication: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II)

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2020-0065

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/10/2022 11:40:00

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: HARLAN BOSSMAN AND JENNIFER L. HEILBRUN

Original Beneficiary:

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC

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

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 3/21/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016016221

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$423,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $395,075.63

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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/or 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 7, VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 30, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

11138 Oakdale Road, Parker, CO 80138

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/12/2023

Last Publication: 2/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/10/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202

Phone #: (720) 259-6710

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 18CO00085-2

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2020-0065

First Publication: 1/12/2023

Last Publication: 2/9/2023

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”.

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 1, CASTLEWOOD RANCH FILING NO. 1, PARCEL 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 5887 Raleigh Cir, 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.

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 207, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 112-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9307 Desert Willow Trl, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 11/8/2022, Reception number 2022071539. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

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 8, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/12/2023

Publication: 2/9/2023

Douglas County News Press

11/15/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/12/2023

Last Publication: 2/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/15/2022

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 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO11382

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0172

First Publication: 1/12/2023

Last Publication: 2/9/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0177

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/23/2022 12:59:00 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: OVIDIO ENRIQUE PEREZ II AND SARAH A PEREZ

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FFC MORTGAGE CORP.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/15/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 5/17/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016030880 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $255,852.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $288,318.12

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 69, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10647 Cherrybrook Cir, Littleton, 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, March 15, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/23/2022

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009654658

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0177 First Publication: 1/19/2023 Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Pursuant

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 Description of Real Property: THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. EXCEPTING THEREFROM PROPERTY CONVEYED IN DEED RECORDED JULY 29, 1987 IN BOOK 737 AT PAGE 596 OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS

Which has the address of:

3755 North Rampart Range Road Two ParcelsR0477486 And R0481068 , Littleton, CO 80125

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

The

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

Description of Real Property: LOT 22, FLINTWOOD HILLS, 3RD ADDITION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 11842 East Crabapple Dr, Franktown, CO 80116

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/19/2023 Last Publication: 2/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/23/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER,

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: 12/6/2022

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 #: 22-028902

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2022-0186

First Publication: 2/2/2023

Last Publication: 3/2/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0170

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/10/2022 12:43:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: AMY L. GILPIN

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-1

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/13/2006

Recording Date of DOT: 12/18/2006

Reception No. of DOT: 2006108070 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $429,267.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $275,731.75

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 9, BLOCK 1, REATA NORTH FILING NO.

3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of:

12164 S Hidden Trail Ct, Parker, CO 80138

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/12/2023 Last Publication: 2/9/2023

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

ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY

The City of Lone Tree (the "City") is a home rule municipality operating under the Lone Tree Home Rule Charter (the "Charter") adopted on May 5, 1998, and a Municipal Code (the "Code"), codified and adopted on December 7, 2004. Pursuant to its constitutional home rule authority, the City may adopt and amend ordinances.

ARTICLE 2 – DECLARATIONS OF POLICY AND FINDINGS

A. The City has adopted zoning regulations codified in Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, as amended by Ordinance 22-02 adopted on March 15, 2022 (“Zoning Regulations”).

B. City Council desires to allow short-term rentals that meet certain requirements of the City to operate within the City (“Zoning Text Amendments”).

C. The Zoning Text Amendments have been published on the City’s website for public comment in advance of the scheduled public hearings before Planning Commission and City Council.

D. The Planning Commission and the City Council conducted duly noticed public hearings on the proposed Zoning Text Amendments in accordance with Section 16-1-110 of the Municipal Code.

E. City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to amend the following Sections of Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, Titled Zoning.

ARTICLE 3 – SAFETY CLAUSE

The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.

ARTICLE 4 - CHAPTER 16 OF THE LONE TREE

MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLED ZONING, SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

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

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

File Name and Number: Pinery Meadows Planned Development, ZR2022-028

Legal Notice No. 944506

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered at a public hearing and second reading for final adoption by the Lone Tree City Council. The hearing will be located at 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The Ordinance may also be postponed at said meeting.

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE Series of 2023 Ordinance No. 23-02

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE LONE TREE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLED BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE VI RELATING TO SHORT TERM RENTALS

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO:

ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY

Applicant means a person who has submitted an application for a short-term rental license.

City Manager means the City Manager of the City of Lone Tree or his or her designee.

Effective Date means February 27, 2023.

Imminent Danger means a condition that could cause serious or life-threatening injury or death at any time.

License means a short-term rental license.

Licensee means the owner or holder of a shortterm rental license.

Licensed Premises means the premises specified in an approved application for a license under this Article which are owned or in the possession of the licensee and within which such licensee is authorized to provide short-term rental accommodations in accordance with this Article.

Primary Residence means a dwelling which is the usual place of return for housing as documented by the occupant’s: (1) driver’s license OR Colorado state identification card; AND (2) voter registration; motor vehicle registration OR designated residence for tax purposes. An applicant for a license under this Article may only have one (1) primary residence.

Residential Character means and includes characteristics of appearance and use that is similar to residential use including without limitation traffic, and impact on services such as water, fire, and sanitation.

Short-Term Rental means a primary residence or portion thereof used for lodging accommodations for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days that legally existed and had a valid city business license as of the Effective Date.

Sec. 6-6-30. License Application; Term; Renewal; Non-Transferable

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 City and County

NOTICE This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered at a public hearing and second reading for final adoption by the Lone Tree City Council. The hearing will be located at 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The Ordinance may also be postponed at said meeting.

Section 16-2-60 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code titled “Permitted Uses in All Residential Zoning Districts” is hereby amended to add a new subsection (c) as follows:

Sec. 16-2-60. – Permitted Uses in All Residential Zoning Districts.

* * *

(c) Short-term rentals, as defined in Chapter 6, Article 6, be permitted in all zoning districts where residential uses are permitted by right, provided that such short-term rental:

(1) Had legally existed and had a valid city business license as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance; and

(2) Is operated consistently with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations applicable to shortterm rentals.

ARTICLE 5 – SEVERABILITY

If any part or provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such part, provision, or application shall not affect any of the remaining parts, provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, part or application, and to this end the provisions and parts of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

ARTICLE 6 –

CAUSES OF ACTION RETAINED

Nothing in this Ordinance hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance.

ARTICLE 7 - EFFECTIVE DATE

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication after the first reading if no changes are made on second reading, or twenty (20) days after publication following second reading if changes are made upon second reading.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED

PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 17, 2023.

Legal Notice No. 944557

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on February 21, 2023, at 2:30 PM in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO to consider a Major Amendment to the Stone Creek Ranch Planned Development (PD). The proposed amendment is to convert two tracts into two residential lots, to amend the size of Planning Areas 1 and 4, and to create a new Planning Area 8. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Scott Avenue and Interlocken Street. For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460.

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

File No./Name: ZR2021-017

Stone Creek Ranch PD Amendment

Legal Notice No. 944545

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The City of Lone Tree (the "City") is a home rule municipality operating under the Lone Tree Home Rule Charter (the "Charter") adopted on May 5, 1998, and a Municipal Code (the "Code"), codified and adopted on December 7, 2004. Pursuant to its constitutional home rule authority, the City may adopt and amend ordinances. Further, under C.R.S. § 31-15-501(1)(c), municipal governments have the power to regulate and license any lawful occupation or business.

ARTICLE 2 – DECLARATIONS OF POLICY AND FINDINGS

A. Currently, the City has several short-term rentals operating within its jurisdiction.

B. The City desires to allow those short-term rentals that were legally existing and had a valid city business license as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance to continue to operate subject to the regulations imposed herein.

C. The City desires to impose such regulations in order to:

1. Ensure compatibility with the residential character of neighborhoods;

2. Impose license fees to offset the costs of regulating short-term rentals and the increase in city services that result from short-term rentals; and

3. Minimize the impact of short-term rentals on other residents (e.g., noise, traffic, etc.).

D. The City will continue to research and evaluate the desirability to allow for additional short-term rentals in the City.

ARTICLE 3 – SAFETY CLAUSE

The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City and C.R.S. § 31-15-501(1)(c), that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.

ARTICLE 4- AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 6 BY AN ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE VI Chapter 6 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code is hereby amended with the addition of a new Article VI entitled, “Short-Term Rentals” to read as follows:

ARTICLE VI – SHORT-TERM RENTALS Sec. 6-6-10. Purpose and Intent.

(a) This Article shall be known and cited as the Short- Term Rental Ordinance. This Article shall apply to all persons who operate a short-term rental within the City.

(b) The City wishes to only allow short-term rentals that were legally existing and had a valid city business license for the short-term rental as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance to operate within the City.

(c) Short-term rental operators shall be required to obtain and maintain both a short-term rental license as provided in this Article and a business license in accordance with Section 6-3-20 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code.

(d) Short-term rentals that had legally existed and had a valid city business license as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance must apply to obtain a short-term rental license within sixty (60) days of the Effective Date of this Ordinance.

(e) The intent of the regulations in this Article is to:

(1) Ensure compatibility with the residential character of neighborhoods;

(2) Impose license fees to offset the costs of regulating short-term rentals and the increase in city services that result from short-term rentals; and

(3) Minimize the impact of short-term rentals on other residents (e.g., noise, traffic, parking, and other public health, safety and welfare impacts).

Sec. 6-6-20. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply throughout this Article:

Advertise means any act, method, or means of drawing attention to a short-term rental for purpose of promoting the same for rent or occupancy.

(a) License Application. Applications for a license shall be submitted to the City Clerk on a form approved by the City. The City Clerk shall only accept complete applications. Applications shall, at minimum, contain the following information:

(1) Applicant Information. The applicant’s full name, the address of the licensed premises, email address, and the applicant’s telephone number.

(2) Authorized Agent Information. The full name, address (either residential or business), email address, and telephone number of the authorized agent of the applicant. The address provided must be within fifty (50) miles of the City.

(3) Authorized Agent Declaration. A written declaration that the authorized agent is entitled to act in the applicant’s absence for issues related to the short-term rental and is able to be physically onsite of the licensed premises within two (2) hours of contact by the City.

(4) Applicant Affidavit. A sworn affidavit from the applicant attesting that:

(A) The applicant will follow all license requirements under this Article;

(B) There are no private rules or covenants affecting the licensed premises that prohibit the use of such premises as a short-term rental;

(C) The application is complete and contains no false, misleading, or fraudulent information; and

(D) The applicant agrees to accept service of notice of violation at such address either personally or upon posting of notice upon the property.

(5) Licensed Premises Description/ Illustration. A description or illustration of the area(s) of the proposed licensed premises that will be used for short-term rental purposes.

(6) Proof of Lawful Possession. Proof of lawful possession of the licensed premises by the applicant, either by deed or lease. If the applicant is not the owner, the applicant must include written authorization, signed and notarized, from the tenant and owner for use of the licensed premises for short-term rental purposes.

(7) Application Fee. An application fee in the amount set forth in the City’s Fee Schedule.

(8) Liability Insurance. Proof of a liability insurance policy to cover the use of the licensed premises as a short-term rental in an amount determined to be appropriate by the insurance company issuing the policy. Such coverage must be maintained in full force and effect for the term on the license.

(9) Proof of Operation prior to the Effective Date. The applicant must submit sufficient evidence that the proposed licensed premises had operated prior to the date of application. This information must include, at minimum:

(A) A copy of the city business license for the short-term rental indicating such business license was valid as of the Effective Date; and

(B) Information showing the total number of nights, specific dates preferable, in the past three (3) years for which the proposed licensed premises was used as a short-term rental.

(10) Remittance of Past Due Lodging and Sales Taxes. The applicant must submit evidence that the applicant has paid the City lodging and sales taxes on all nights identified in subsection (a)(9) (B) above. If lodging and sales taxes have not yet been remitted, the applicant shall pay such lodging and sales taxes as determined by Article III and V of Article 4 of the Code.

(11) Other Information. Such other information determined necessary by the City Clerk to evaluate the compliance of the applicant, licensed premises or proposed short-term rental activity with the requirements of this Code.

(b) Duty to Update. It is the duty of each licensee to ensure that the information provided in the application is kept up to date at all times. A licensee is required to provide updated information to the City within ten (10) days after the date upon which any information provided is no longer accurate.

(c) License Term. Each license issued under this Article shall expire on January 15, unless

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canceled, suspended, or revoked, and shall be renewed annually.

(d) Renewal. Application for a renewal of a shortterm rental license shall be made at least ninety (90) days before the expiration date of the current license on a form provided by the City Clerk. In the event an application for a renewal is made less than ninety (90) days before the expiration date, the current license shall expire on its expiration date. After the expiration date, the licensee shall cease operation of the short-term rental until the licensee possesses a valid license.

(e) Non-Transferable. No license issued under this Article shall be transferable and no license is valid as to any person or entity other than the person or entity named thereon, excepting spouses and partners in a civil union.

Sec. 6-6-40. Short-Term Rental of Non-Primary Residences and Accessory Dwelling Units Prohibited.

(a) The short-term rental of a residence which is not the primary residence of the licensee is prohibited.

(b) The short-term rental of an accessory dwelling unit is prohibited.

(c) The short-term rental of a recreational vehicle or outdoor camping space that is parked or located on the short-term rental is prohibited.

Sec. 6-6-50. Minimum Health and Safety Standards; Inspections.

(a) Building, Housing, and Health Codes. Each licensed premises shall comply with all building, electrical, fire, and health codes which, if violated, would constitute an imminent danger.

(b) Fire/Carbon Monoxide Safety. Each licensed premises shall contain working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers as required by Chapter 18 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code.

(c) City’s Right to Inspect. The City retains the right to inspect any licensed premises, or any premises where an applicant has applied for such premises to be licensed under this Article, at reasonable times in accordance with law.

Sec. 6-6-60. Limitations; Requirements.

(a) Occupants. The occupancy of a short-term rental shall not exceed two (2) adults per bedroom, up to a maximum of eight (8) persons, except for children under the age of five (5) years; per licensed premises.

(b) Parking. The short-term rental shall not produce excess vehicles. Excess vehicles means any vehicle or vehicles owned or operated by renters

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of the short-term rental or their guests that cannot be accommodated on the dwelling unit’s driveway or parked in a common lot.

(c) Advertisement. In any advertisement for a short-term rental, the licensee must list the short-term rental license number issued by the City under this Article.

(d) Availability of Licensee or Authorized Agent. During the term that a short-term rental is occupied by a short-term tenant, the licensee and/or the authorized agent designated by the licensee shall be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, for the purpose of responding within two (2) hours to complaints regarding the condition or operation of the shortterm rental or the conduct of short-term tenants.

(e) Compliance with the Municipal Code. All short-term renters shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Lone Tree Municipal Code, including but not limited to Section 10-4-10 (Disturbing the Peace) and Section 10-4-80 (Noise). If a short-term renter is served with a complaint for a violation of the municipal code, the Police Department shall notify the City Clerk that a violation has occurred at the short-term rental. Such complaint shall constitute evidence that the Licensee is not operating the short-term rental in compliance with this Article.

(f) Residential Character . All dwellings in which short term rentals are operated shall be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.

(g) Notice to Renters. Each licensee shall post a notice inside the licensed premises containing the information as determined by the City Manager as posted on the City’s website.

(h) Annual Affidavit. Each licensee shall submit to the City, on an annual basis, an affidavit signed and notarized, attesting to the duration and frequency of the prior year’s short-term rental history, as well as confirmation of payment of all applicable sales and/or lodging taxes, and compliance with minimum health and safety standards set forth in Section 6-6-50.

(i) Reservations. Only one short-term rental reservation to one party at a time is permitted. Sec 6-6-70. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any person to:

(a) Operate a short-term rental in violation of any provision of this Article.

(b) Operate a short-term rental, or rent the shortterm rental to person(s) that act(s), in a manner that does not comply with all applicable federal, state and City laws.

Metro District

Public Notice

PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN AMENDMENT OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, COLORADO

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there was filed with the County Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, an Amended and Restated Service Plan for the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District. The District has existed for several decades but has recently expanded with the consolidation of surrounding fire districts; therefore, the amended Service Plan will update its current geography, demographics, services, finances, and other important characteristics and legal authorities, with no increase in tax rates. The Service Plan is now on file in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder and is available for public inspection.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that by Order of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Colorado, a public hearing to consider the Amended Service Plan will be conducted by the Board of County Commissioners as follows:

Hearing Date and Time: February 21, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

Location: 100 Third Street Commissioners’ Hearing Room Castle Rock, Colorado

(c) Fail to collect or remit City lodging and sales taxes due on the sale of short-term rentals as required by Article V and Article III, respectively, of Chapter 4.

(d) Operate a short-term rental or permit the use or occupancy of the same in violation of any the requirements of Chapter 16, concerning zoning, including but not limited to occupancy limitations, if any.

(e) Construct or modify a licensed premises for short-term rental purposes in violation of Chapter 18, concerning building regulations, including any code adopted by reference therein.

Sec. 6-6-80. City to Maintain Records.

(a) The City Clerk shall maintain a list of currently licensed short-term rental properties in the City.

Sec 6-6-90. Administrative Penalties, Suspension, and Revocation; Appeal.

(a) Upon complaint or upon reason to believe a licensee is not operating a short-term rental in compliance with the standards and requirements of this Article, the City Manager may investigate such circumstance and render an administrative determination whether the licensee is in compliance. Such investigation may include an informal meeting with the licensee to discuss concerns and voluntary compliance. Upon a finding of non-compliance, the City Manager shall notify the licensee of such determination and may:

(1) Assess an administrative penalty. The City Manager may impose an administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each finding of non-compliance.

The City Manager may impose an administrative penalty in an amount of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for a second finding of non-compliance and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third finding of non-compliance within a twelve-month period. Administrative penalty assessments shall be customarily imposed upon the licensee when failing to promptly bring the operation of the shortterm rental into compliance with the standards and requirements upon notice by the City. Interest at five percent (5%) each full calendar month (prorated for any partial month) shall accrue upon any outstanding and unpaid administrative penalty assessment amount owed until the assessment is paid in full. Interest accrual shall not be stayed or suspended during any period of administrative or judicial challenge or appeal.

(a) The City Manager shall serve a notice of an administrative penalty assessment by first class and certified mail to the address of the licensee. The Director may also, as a courtesy, send notice to the licensee through electronic mail to any address of the licensee provided to the City.

(1) The notice shall identify:

(A) The name of the licensee and the license

The purpose of the public hearings shall be to consider the adequacy of the Amended Service Plan of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District and to form a basis for adopting a Resolution approving, conditionally approving, or disapproving the Amended Service Plan.

South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District is located entirely within Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado, and is generally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

In accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., the owner of any real property within the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District may submit to the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Colorado, no later than ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing, a request that such property be excluded from the proposed District.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

By /s/ Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 944516

First Publication: February 2, 2023

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

EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT A

number;

(B) The applicable Code section(s) alleged to have been violated together with a description of the violation;

(C) The effective date of the administrative penalty assessment which shall commence, or be due and owing, no earlier than fifteen (15) days after the date of the notice; and

(D) Information on the right to appeal the decision as set forth in Sections 6-3-70 and 6-3-80.

(2) The City Manager may provide information on action necessary to correct the violation.

(3) Provided that the mailed notice is properly addressed to the licensee's last known registered address with the City, failure of the licensee to receive such mailing or to accept the certified mailing shall not preclude or prevent the imposition of revocation, suspension, or administrative penalty assessment, including any interest owed on penalty assessment.

(2) Suspend the licensee's license. The City Manager may suspend a license in the same manner as for business licenses as set forth in Sections 6-3-70 and 6-3-80.

(3) Revoke the licensee's license. The City Manager may revoke a license in the same manner as for business licenses as set forth in Sections 6-3-70 and 6-3-80.

(4) Administrative penalty assessments, suspensions, and revocations may be appealed in the same manner as for business licenses under Section 6-3-70 and 6-3-80.

(5) In addition to the suspension, revocation, administrative penalty or refusal to renew any license as set forth herein, the City may take any other legal action available to address violations of the provisions of this Article.

ARTICLE 5 – SEVERABILITY

If any part or provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such part, provision, or application shall not affect any of the remaining parts, provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, part or application, and to this end the provisions and parts of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

ARTICLE 6 –CAUSES OF ACTION RETAINED

Nothing in this Ordinance hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance.

ARTICLE 7 - EFFECTIVE DATE

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication after the first reading if no changes are made on second reading, or twenty (20) days after publication following second reading if changes are made upon second reading.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 17, 2023.

Legal Notice No. 944558

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 4, Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado (each a “District” and collectively, the “Districts”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, and for each District, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2025 and two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027. Eligible electors of the Districts interested in serving on the boards of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

CASTLE

FRANKTOWN BUSINESS AREA

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the FRANKTOWN BUSINESS AREA ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027, and (1) one director will be elected for a 2-year term expiring in May 2025.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com.

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

FRANKTOWN BUSINESS AREA

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944527

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Dominion Water & Sanitation District, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

DOMINION WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

By: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944513

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR AIRPORT VISTA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Airport Vista Metropolitan District No. 1 of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: sluetjen@ cegrlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023). All absentee ballots must be returned

to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

AIRPORT VISTA

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944538

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR UTE PASS REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Ute Pass Regional Health Service District of Teller, Douglas & Park Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors (3) will be elected to serve a four-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Teresa Weiss, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 1017 A E. US Hwy 24, Woodland Park, CO. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District, by 5pm at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 24, 2023).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

UTE PASS REGIONAL

HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT

/s/ Teresa Weiss

By:

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944530

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 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 High Prairie Farms Metropolitan District of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the High Prairie Farms Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Stephen L. Brown, Esq.

19590 E. Mainstreet. Suite 107, Parker, CO 80138 303-841-2458 Steve@brownandtaylor.com

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, 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.

Stephen L. Brown, Esq.

Designer Election Official Signature

Legal Notice No. 944525

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS STONEGATE NORTH VILLAGES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Stonegate North Villages Metropolitan District of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and two (2) directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Stonegate North Villages Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official:

Michele Barrasso c/o Seter & Vander Wall, P.C.

7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 mbarrasso@svwpc.com 303-770-2700

The Office of the Designated Election Official is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

The 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 (5:00 p.m.) 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 the Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

/s/Michele Barrasso Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944488

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

HERITAGE HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the HERITAGE HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com .

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

HERITAGE HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944534

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to

p.m.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on

RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DIS-

TRICT NO. 2

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944548

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Mirabelle Metropolitan District No. 1, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027.

Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

MIRABELLE METRPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944559

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 2-year term expiring in May 2025, and 2 (two) directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944517

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

HUNTING HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the HUNTING HLL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible

electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com .

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

HUNTING HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944535

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HIDDEN POINTE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of HIDDEN POINTE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term and (1) one director will be elected for a 2-year term.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Melissa Oakes, DEO MOakes@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3771

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to MOakes@spencerfane. com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

HIDDEN POINTE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Melissa Oakes, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944551

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 9 of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and three directors will be elected to serve a two-year term. Eligible electors of the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 9 interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Natalie M. Fleming 3900 East Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 nfleming@erblawllc.com 303-626-7125

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form to the DEO is the close of business on February 24, 2023 (no later than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be

A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (no later than 64 days before the election).

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

VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9

By: /s/

Natalie M. Fleming

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944561

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR LINCOLN MEADOWS

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Lincoln Meadows Metropolitan District of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: sluetjen@ cegrlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

LINCOLN MEADOWS

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944541

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Maher Ranch Metropolitan District No. 4, Town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele. com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

MAHER RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

By: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944521

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

REMUDA RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the REMUDA RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Public Notices

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com.

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

REMUDA RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944550

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com .

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944537

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press and the Lone Tree Voice

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

OLDE TOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the OLDE TOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027, and (1) one director will be elected for a 2-year term expiring in May 2025.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com.

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline

will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

OLDE TOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944536

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT AND SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of each of the Southgate Sanitation District and the Southgate Water District ("Districts") of Arapahoe County and Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the each of the Districts will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term and (0) zero directors will be elected for a 2-year term on each of the separate Boards of Directors for each District. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the specified District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Katie Stahl, DEO kstahl@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP

1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3703

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form should be emailed to kstahl@spencerfane.com . If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. SOUTHGATE

Legal Notice No. 944526

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Pinery West Metropolitan District No. 2, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2025 and two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

PINERY WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944522

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR AIRPORT VISTA

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Airport Vista Metropolitan District No. 2 of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at email: sluetjen@ cegrlaw.com. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.).

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.

Heather Kelly Designated Election Official Signature

Legal Notice No. 944546

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

NORTHERN DOUGLAS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Northern Douglas County Water and Sanitation District of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and two (2) directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Northern Douglas County Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official:

Catherine T. Bright c/o Seter & Vander Wall, P.C. 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 cbright@svwpc.com 303-770-2700

The Office of the Designated Election Official is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

The 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 (5:00 p.m.) 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 the Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

/s/Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944560

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET

County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Kraemer North America, LLC for the Titan/ US 85 NB On-Ramp Project, Douglas County Project Number 2021-004, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kraemer North America for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 8th day of March, 2023 file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Daniel R. Roberts, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works.

Legal Notice No. 944510

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Second Publication: February 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Account Number: 2734

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meridian Metropolitan District will make final payment at their offices located at 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112, on or after February 20, 2023, to ROCK AND COMPANY for all work done by said contractor on the MERIDIAN GOLF COURSE WALL PROJECTPHASE 3, all of said project being within or near the boundaries of the Meridian Metropolitan District in Douglas County, 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 its 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 its 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 Meridian Metropolitan District, 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112, 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 final settlement will release the Meridian Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meridian Metropolitan District.

Legal Notice No. 944519

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 9, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT ("District") of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com .

A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

AIRPORT VISTA

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

/s/ Sarah H. Luetjen

By:

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 944539

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT §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 Douglas County Conservation District of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, Six directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Douglas County Conservation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Designated Election Official: Heather Kelly PO Box 688 / 7519 E HWY 86 Franktown, CO 80116 (303) 218 -2622 Heather@DouglasConserves.org

The Office of the DEO is open by appointment (office is under renovation). Please contact DEO for appointment.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business (5pm) on February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the MIRABELLE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:30 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2022 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_OTYwNmU4MDEtNTE3Ny 00YWQyLTk3MmEtYjU5YmYzMzFlMDkw%40t hread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224 aaa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22% 2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e93cd08-3bae-48d3b32e-d8f57cd88c24%22%7d, Conference ID: 940 693 351#, Phone number: 1-720-547-5281.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

MIRABELLE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 944540

County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado

Date: 26 January 2023

Project Title: Woodlands Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project

Contractor: C&L Water Solutions, Inc. 12249 Mead Way, Littleton, CO 80125

Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on February 13, 2023, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Josh Hansen, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before February 12, 2023.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK

By: Josh Hansen, P.E.

Project Manager

Legal Notice No. 944460

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Sagewood Middle School Chiller Replacement

Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on February 13, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Colorado Mechanical Systems for the Sagewood Middle School Chiller Replacement project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Colorado Mechanical Systems, any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment

Public Notices

to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before February 13, 2023.

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

Dated: January 24, 2023

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1

Ronnae Brockman

Secretary Board of Education

Legal Notice No.944533

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Sage Canyon Elementary Chiller Replacement

Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on February 13, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Colorado Mechanical Systems for the Sage Canyon Elementary Chiller Replacement project

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Colorado Mechanical Systems, any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before February 13, 2023.

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

Dated: January 24, 2023

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RE. 1

Ronnae Brockman

Secretary Board of Education

Legal Notice No.944532

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Separate sealed bids for the 2023 Townwide Roadway Reconstruct Program (CIP 23-005-CI) 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, February 16, 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 January 25, 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:

Reconstruction of Keyser Creek Avenue from Red Rosa Circle to Motsenbocker Road. Work includes but is not limited to 7,000 square yards of concrete pavement removal; 1,300 lineal feet of curb & gutter removal; 7,000 square yards of reconditioning; 2,375 tons of hot mix asphalt; 360 square yards of concrete pavement and 1,010 lineal feet of Type 2 gutter. In addition, there is also associated valve boxes and manhole adjustments, pavement markings and traffic control.

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 Project Manager, Tom Gill at 303-805-3190 or tgill@gmail.com.

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. 944549

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on the 27th day of February, 2023 final settlement with Hydro Resources – Rocky Mountain, Inc., will be made by the Centennial Water and Sanitation District for construction of the 2022 Well Program – Well D-20A project, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the Centennial Water and Sanitation District.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

All such claims shall be filed with Centennial Water and Sanitation District, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, with a copy forwarded to Tim Flynn, Attorney at Law, Collins Cole Flynn Winn &Ulmer, PLLC, 165 S. Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such a verified statement or claim prior to such final settlement will release said Centennial Water and Sanitation District, it's officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment for the said Contractor.

CENTENNIAL WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 944480

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for construction of the Meridian Metropolitan District’s MWC Mass Grading Project, addressed to Meridian Metropolitan District (MMD), 12111 Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO, 80112 will be received at the office of the Meridian Metropolitan District, (Owner), until 1:00 p.m., local time, on the 24th day of February, 2023. Bids will also be accepted in electronic format – review contract and bid specifications for accepted bid delivery formats. Any Bids received after the specified time will not be considered. Bids will then be privately opened and read.

Bids are invited for the following Schedule & General Scope:

This project generally includes the purchase and installation of the following: GESC facilities, excavation of approximately 31,000 cy of earth/soil material and transportation to two (2) sites. The project is located within the boundaries of MMD in Douglas County, Colorado.

Bidders shall submit a separate and independent Bid for all of the separate Schedules contemplated under the Bidding Documents. All Schedules will be awarded under one contract. Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed Bid Form as prescribed in the Instructions to Bidders. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish the additional bond(s) and insurance prescribed in the Bidding Documents.

For information concerning the proposed work and the Bidding Documents, contact Dave Vasquez, telephone: (303) 790-0345, email: david. vasquez@sheaproperties.com; or Troy Nedved, RT Civil Consultants, telephone: (303) 431-0505, email: troy@rtcivil.com. Please review the Bidding Documents for specific Request for Information (RFI) instructions.

The optional pre-bid meeting and site visit will be at 1:00 p.m. on February 10, 2023 and will include a walkthrough of the project work area.

Please bring your own personal protective equipment (Level D Personal Protective Equipment) as it will not be provided. The pre-bid meeting will be held at the MMD field office located at the following address:

12111 Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112

Pre-bid meeting attendees should check-in at the front desk where they’ll be directed to the meeting room.

Dated this 19th day of January, 2023.

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV030859 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 22000095

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff:

v. SUSAN ECKERT, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS H. VIEREGG et al., Defendant(s)

Regarding: Lot 30, Block 3, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 14, County of Douglas, State of Colorado

Also known as: 1175 Cherry Blossom Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126; also known as: 1175 Cherry Blossom Court Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (the “Property”)

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 18, 2021, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS,

Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 23rd day of February 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 $40,154.41

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 Wendy E.

Weigler #28419 with WINZENBURG LEFF PURVIS & PAYNE LLP 8020 SHAFFER PKWY SUITE 300 LITTLETON, CO 80127 (303)863-1870

Dated 1/12/2023, Castle Rock, CO

Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 944412

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

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

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

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

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 27, 2022, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 2nd day March 2023, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the

amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

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 $6,748.63

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. with the ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 225 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400

Dated 1/5/2023, Castle Rock, CO

Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 944381

First Publication: 1/5/2023

Last Publication: 2/2/2023

Published In: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Attention Luna Jose Luis (owner) and Chad

Rider (person with whom contract or agreement was made), I have your 1999 CHEVY K1500 PICKUP, VIN # 1GCEK19R5XR141188. I will proceed to apply for title unless you contact me immediately.

Legal Notice No. 944555

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

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

In re the Marriage of:

Petitioner: Susan Kathleen Hawkins and Respondent: Jeremy Eugene Hawkins

Party Without Attorney:

Susan Kathleen Hawkins 428 Bexley St, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126

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

Case Number: 22DR347

SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed

extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect;

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

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

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

Date: June 7, 2022

/s/ Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

Legal Notice No.944397

First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice

1) 1999 FORD F350 VIN 1FTWW33F2XEC73660 Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623, Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419 Legal Notice No. 944544 First Publication: February 2, 2023

OF PUBLIC SALE Stor-N-Lock Self-Storage #14 to be held online with StorageTreasures.com at 10:00 a.m.