Castle Rock News Press 072023

After a strong winter and wet spring, the statewide snow runo owing into Colorado rivers, streams and lakes is higher than usual this year — and with large dumps of rainfall along the Front Range, that means outdoor recreators might encounter conditions they aren’t used to seeing.

With high water on rivers this year, as of late June, there have already been 12 swift-water-related fatalities in Colorado, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

“ is year’s river ows are more dangerous compared to last year,” Michael Haskins, a swift-water investigator, said in a news release.

“We strongly encourage people to check river conditions before you head out, and if you arrive and see high and fast water conditions you don’t know how to navigate or feel unsure about, please don’t risk getting hurt and the need for a river rescue,” Haskins added.

Last year, the majority of fatalities

County OKs short-term rentals

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County became the latest local government in the Denver metro area to approve a policy that regulates short-term rentals — short stays at a property booked through sites like Airbnb or Vrbo — allowing the rentals only in certain parts of the county.

agency urges using that and other precautions to stay safe.

Meanwhile, trails have also seen impacts from the wet weather. Heavy rainfall destroyed all bridge crossings over the Cherry Creek in Castlewood Canyon State Park in Douglas County, a June news release from the parks agency said.

Here’s a look at how to stay safe when you’re recreating outdoors — whether on land or water.

Staying safe on trails

Standing water on trails is one potential hazard for bikers to watch out for.

“Check trail conditions before you go to be sure conditions are safe,” said Travis Duncan, a spokesperson with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

You can visit trails.colorado.gov to access the state’s COTREX map system, or download the app, to locate trail closures.

(It may also be helpful to check local government websites for trail closures.

com/CastleRockTrails and tinyurl. com/Je coParksTrails.)

Trail users should also be mindful of erosion, the natural process by which rock and soil are worn away by wind, water and tra c.

“Left unchecked, erosion can destroy trails and damage the environment,” Duncan said. “Trail erosion is accelerated by a combination of trail users, gravity and water.”

When walkers and runners encounter standing water on a trail, recommendations can vary.

“Every situation is di erent,” Duncan said. “In many instances, we’d prefer folks not hike when conditions are bad on a given trail. In most cases, going through the water is the best option and will prevent further erosion to the trail.”

Staying safe in water

Even the most experienced outdoor enthusiasts can become victims to

Douglas County Commissioner George Teal, who supported the policy, said he heard from a household that lives on a xed income who wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to o er a short-term rental. ey want to “augment an already limited income as they go into their twilight years,” Teal said at the July 11 commissioners meeting.

e new ordinance requires owners to apply for licenses to operate homes as short-term rental properties. e ordinance de nes a short‐term rental as lasting less than 30 consecutive days. It applies to unincorporated parts of Douglas County — areas outside of municipalities.

Douglas County hasn’t had a general prohibition on short-term rentals for at least the past 20 years, but there were only a few small areas where they were explicitly allowed, according to county sta .

As of early 2020, Castle Pines and Parker prohibit short-term rentals, Colorado Community Media reported at the time.

After “substantial community engagement,” in February this year, Lone Tree City Council approved two ordinances to prohibit the creation of new short-term rentals and regulate existing ones, the city’s website says.

Sheri ’s o ce warns of suspects committing auto thefts, burglaries

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Since May, a group of suspects committing garage burglaries, auto thefts and vehicle trespasses have targeted several areas throughout Douglas County, the sheri ’s o ce announced in early July.

And it’s tough for law enforcement to put an end to the spree — unless you do your part.

“We are actively working these cases, and the sheri is committed to nding these criminals, but we need the community’s help,” Deputy Cocha Heyden, a spokesperson for the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, said in a statement. “We need them to take prevention measures to take these opportunities away from these thieves.”

Believe it or not, small steps during your day — something as simple as taking your garage door opener inside with you — can go a long way toward deterring crime.

at’s all the more important because in at least two of the incidents,

authorities know suspects were carrying guns, according to the sheri ’s o ce.

“It is also extremely important that you do not confront these thieves. e last thing we want is for anyone to get hurt or, even worse, killed,” Sheri Darren Weekly said in a news release.

Shown on video

e sheri ’s o ce released video footage of people trying to open door handles of cars parked in a driveway. Five people are seen approaching the property.

Law enforcement is currently not releasing the number of suspects believed to be in the group, Heyden told Colorado Community Media on July 13.

Asked how many garage burglaries, auto thefts and vehicle trespasses the group has allegedly committed around the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce jurisdiction since May, Heyden said: “Without going into speci cs, we believe at least ve.”

“ e suspects were seen to be carrying weapons through video footage,” Heyden said.

e stolen vehicles were recovered in other jurisdictions, and “we have reason to believe, through the investigation, that they were used to commit other crimes,” Heyden added.

Car theft is a widespread issue in the Denver metro area, and it goes beyond just one group of suspects.

Asked whether the sheri ’s o ce is aware of any other group that has been committing garage burglaries, auto thefts or vehicle trespasses in its jurisdiction in the past few months, Heyden said there are other incidents that have occurred that were likely not committed by this speci c group.

(A “vehicle trespass” involves the entering of a vehicle, not necessarily breaking in, according to the sheri ’s o ce.)

Pay attention to basics

e suspects target unlocked vehicles, often looking for garage door remotes so they can open the garage door and steal items or vehicles in the garage with keys left inside, according to the news release.

ere are high-tech ways of breaking into or stealing cars, but most auto thefts in the Douglas County jurisdiction are committed through crimes of opportunity, Heyden said.

“Citizens unfortunately leave their keys in the car, or in some circumstances leave their car running (because they) like to warm it up during the winter months,” Heyden said. “Some past auto theft cases have been (the) result of being able to bypass the ignition system with some sort of device.”

How to secure your vehicle, belongings e more prevention steps a person takes, the better, Heyden said.

“For years, we have said basically the same thing: Do not leave valuables in your car — thieves look for easy things to steal — take your garage door remote out of your car if you have to park it on the street, do not leave your keys in your car, lock your car.”

Other tips from the sheri ’s o ce include:

• If you can, park your car in the garage and don’t leave valuables in the car, don’t leave keys in it and lock it even in the garage.

• Set up a routine for when you are getting ready to settle in for the night. Walk around your house, make sure your windows are shut and locked, make sure the garage door is shut. If cars are in the driveway, make sure they are locked and no valuables are inside and take out the remote.

• Make sure the door from your garage to your house is locked. If you have a side door from the garage to the outside, make sure it is locked too.

Steering-wheel locks — available from stores including Walmart for as low as $20 — aren’t an infallible way of preventing auto theft, but they could o er some deterrent e ect.

“ e steering-wheel lock is one (prevention) measure, and yes, while we have heard of thieves cutting through it, I am not sure how often that actually occurs,” Heyden said. “ ieves will likely not want to take a lot of time committing these crimes.”

If you see something e sheri ’s o ce also stresses the importance of civilians calling 911 right away when they see or hear someone who may be breaking into cars.

“ e quicker they call us, the quicker we can get there to try to catch (them),” the sheri ’s o ce’s statement said. “If you discover that your car has been broken into, call us right away — do not wait to call us.”

Video footage shows people trying to open car doors. SCREEN SHOT VIA DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Public asked to be cautious

Longhorn cattle drive to take place in Castle Rock on July 28

Castle Rock is a thriving community, but the Town’s western heritage is alive and well. Don’t miss a weekend full of activities to celebrate the community’s history and honor a longstanding tradition — the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.

e Western Heritage Welcome Cattle Drive kicks o the celebration and honors a time when large herds of cattle were driven through Downtown Castle Rock. Cowboys and city folk alike are invited to join the celebration from 6 to 8

p.m. Friday, July 28.

Watch as cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns from Rock Park, down Perry Street, and into a corral near Festival Park. Residents are invited to grab a spot along Perry Street for the best viewing location. More information is available at CRgov.com/WesternHeritage.

Following the cattle drive, mosey on over to Festival Park for a variety of western-themed activities — mine for gold, take a photo with a Brahma Bull from Kodiak Ranch and more. Food

and cocktails will also be available for purchase.

Starting at 5 a.m., parking will not be available on Perry Street. Parking will also be closed at Rock Park. At 4:30 p.m., Perry Street will be closed from Scott Street to South Street. Please keep safety in mind, and stay behind the protective barriers along Perry Street.

e weekend celebration continues with the Fair and Rodeo Parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29. e old-fashioned parade starts on the south end of

Town and continues through Downtown. And, following the parade, join an old-fashioned themed fair at Boots and Brews. e festival will have food trucks, beer and live music from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. in Festival Park. Get all the details at DowntownCastleRock.com.

e Douglas County Fair and Rodeo runs through Aug. 6. Celebrate the roots of our community and give the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo the welcome it deserves. Find more information at FairAndRodeoFun.com.

It is your duty (dooty)!

Picking up after your dog goes further than making your neighbors happy. When you are out walking your dog, it is your duty to collect their waste. Often, the trails and parks we enjoy with our dogs are adjacent to creeks and reservoirs. Dog waste that is not collected gets carried away during rainstorms to nearby waterways and can be a significant source of pollution. Unlike one might think, dog waste is not a fertilizer. Rather, it carries harmful bacteria like E. coli, which poses serious health risks if allowed to come in contact with water.

Local stormwater agencies are teaming together to bring you this message. We take this so seriously that we posted this ad rather than send you more garbage in the mail. One thing is clear: our creeks, rivers and lakes depend on you. THIS

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All Colorado Art Show open at Curtis

Arapahoe Community College.

“Mt. Princeton # 2,” by Stephen Austin of Lakewood, is an oil painting on canvas.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Curtis Center for the Arts, at 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, held the opening reception for its annual All Colorado Art Show on July 15.

e juror for this exhibit was Danya Bryant, gallery director for the David B. Smith Gallery in Denver. (We will announce her choices of winners next week, since we must le this prior to that date.)

e exhibit includes entries created in many media, with a great variety of styles and techniques.

Lighting at Curtis is always good and this is a nice show for nearby residents, who may want to bring summer visitors in with them ... e gallery is open long hours.

We step inside and are happy to note a red “Sold” sticker on Stacy Roberts’ pastel, “Moonage Daydream,” near the entrance. Roberts lives in Morrison. All works are for sale and may be just right for a bare spot on the wall — or a wedding or graduation gift.

ere are 67 works displayed, selected by Bryant from a number of entries. e variety illustrates the many ways artists see their worlds ... and the assorted worlds they create! Included: “Brain Scramble,” an oil painting on canvas by Karen Shaw, Centennial.

A contrast to the many works in color is “Pride of Trees,” a black and white work, executed in graphite on paper by Barbara Barnhart of Denver.

“Dance rough Time” is an acrylic and acrylic ink painting on canvas by Pamela Gilmore Hake, measuring about 30” x 36”. Michael Toussaint’s digital photograph, “Dream Portrait,” is of a man’s head with water owing over it. Looks cool and relaxed on a warm summer day!

Near the entrance is “Landlines,” by Kalliopi Monoylos of Denver, a sculpture created with telephone and stereo wires and white tape ...

Also close to the entrance is a handsome “Saggar Vase Form” by ceramist Bob Smith, who teaches at

Chet Vioma has a more abstract oil painting called “Purple Gardens,” with linear abstracted plants and lines — and intense color that calls out to a visitor.

Conn Ryder of Wheat Ridge shows his sense of humor in naming his bright abstract painting “Well, Yellow ere.” It’s located in a central, squared-o space, which includes a nice assortment of small works surrounding the visitor. One wants to linger there ...

Linda Blalock of Castle Rock entered a small, delicate painting, “Feather,” that shows her technical skill with watercolor, pencils and graphite, while Leo Compliment, Evergreen, hangs “Bouquet,” executed with acrylic and mixed medium.

“Sifting rough the Ash So I Can Remember” by Sophia Ericksen, Denver, tells a story with watercolor, ink and photography combined ... It made me think about a trip to Oregon on the day that Mount St. Helens blew its top — the morning my son graduated from Reed.

At the entrance is an elongated print showing a lone nest on a branch broken o from a tree ... hurricane, perhaps? Sad note there. Photographers are certainly storytellers, as are most of these artists.

IF YOU GO

Curtis Center for the Arts is located at 2349 E. Orchard Road (the intersection with South University Boulevard) in Greenwood Village. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Free admission and parking. 303-797-1779.

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“Well, Yellow There,” an acrylic painting on canvas by Conn Ryder, is included in the All Colorado Art Show at Curtis Center For the Arts in Greenwood Village.

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Denver gallery director serves as juror for exhibit

More candidates join the Douglas County school board election

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two new candidates are running for the seat on the Douglas County school board currently represented by David Ray, who is term-limited.

Valerie ompson and Maria Sumnicht have both registered with the Colorado Secretary of State’s O ce as candidates for the school board, which has three seats up for election this November. ompson and Sumnicht are running to represent District F, which covers south Parker and the Pinery.

ompson and Sumnicht join four other candidates running for the other two open seats on the board.

Incumbent board member Susan Meek is seeking re-election and will face candidate Andy Jones for the seat representing District A, which covers the western part of Highlands Ranch. In District C, the eastern part of Highlands Ranch, candidates Brad Geiger and David DiCarlo are running.

District C is currently represented by Jason Page, who was appointed to the seat in June following the resignation of former board member Elizabeth Hanson. Page has not registered to run for the seat this fall.

In a statement to Colorado Community Media, ompson said she is running for school board to support children’s academic futures.

“Supporting healthy communities and families is my life’s passion, and I believe strongly in our shared

responsibility for civic engagement,” she said. “By running, I can do my part to provide stability for our district through informed decisionmaking, following processes and protocols, and operating in a manner that welcomes an engaged community.”

ompson has served on the District Accountability Committee since 2021 and is also acting as the committee’s liaison to the Mill Bond Exploratory Committee. ompson works in community health and has two children.

Sumnicht did not respond to a comment request from Colorado Community Media.

According to campaign nance records, Meek has far outraised every other school board candidate, reporting over $11,500 in contributions from May 28 through June 26.

In a statement, Meek said she was grateful for the support, which came from around 100 individuals.

“I am humbled and in awe of what a small group of dedicated people can achieve,” she said.

e candidate with the next highest amount of contributions is Geiger, who has raised around $2,600, followed by Jones, Meek’s opponent, who has received $50. e other candidates have not reported any contributions yet.

Reports show Meek has spent around $825 on her campaign, Geiger has spent $395 and Jones has spent $20. No other candidates reported expenses.

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The Aspen E ect provides programs for local youth

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Just like the interconnected root system of an aspen tree, the nonpro t organization, e Aspen E ect, aims to connect with youth and give them support and mentoring so they know they don’t have to stand alone.

“ e mission at e Aspen E ect is to help kids become more resilient by reimagining themselves in a positive way,” said Jerry Van Leuven, founder and executive director of the nonpro t organization.

About six years ago, Leuven started a summer program for teenagers called Ranch Hand Leadership Academy. rough the program, the teens found ways to problem solve, resolve con icts and learn how to support and motivate each other.

Within a couple of years, Leuven noticed kids needed an alternative in their lives that they could draw strength from. He saw the apparent e ect COVID-19 had on the mental health of youth.

When it comes to the prevalence of children’s mental illness and access to care, the 2021 State of Mental Health in America Report for children and youth ranked Colorado 42nd in the country.

According to Partners for Children’s Mental Health, suicide is a leading

cause of death among youth ages 10 to 24 in Colorado. In addition, nearly 22% of youth who have mental illness with severe impairment are receiving care.  Youth mental health became a great concern during the pandemic.

During a pediatric mental health media roundtable event, CEO of Children’s Hospital Colorado Jena Hausmann declared a youth mental health “state of emergency” in 2021, leading to the appointment of Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, as the hospital’s inaugural Mental Health-in-Chief in addition to her serving as chair of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute.

e Children’s Hospital Colorado website states they are seeing rates of anxiety and depression among youth during the pandemic have doubled and 44% of American teens report feeling persistently sad or hopeless.

In 2021, e Aspen E ect moved to Sky View Farms in Castle Rock and is run by Wendy Ingraham, who started Robin’s Nest Foundation.

ere, youth are accompanied by goats, pigs, horses, chickens and more.

Along with a board of directors made up of eight members - one of which is a quali ed therapist - the nonpro t has six fully developed programs in addition to the Ranch Hand Leadership Academy.

Other programs include Heal-

ing Horse Connections, Riding with Resilience Lessons and Animal Lovers Volunteer Club, a one on one mentoring program.

One of the most popular programs is the Mini Horse Leadership School where kids learn the power of empathy, leadership skills, how to manage expectations, develop a con dent mindset and lead from the side.

From shy to assertive, the mini horses have di erent personalities which the kids learn how to work with.

“ ey’ve got to kind of meet them where they’re at and we use that in the skill of developing empathy and leading with empathy,” said Leuven.  e organization also has a teen advisory board with members who have been at the Douglas County Youth Congress and to the General Attorney’s o ce to speak about the Safe To Tell program.

During the school year, a group of high school students come together and provide feedback on the programs at the organization and get involved with helping the younger kids.

In light of the new parent policy change made by the Douglas County School Board, Leuven said the organization will continue to be an inclusive place for youth.

Last month, the Douglas County School District made changes to the parent policy that could a ect stu-

dents wishing to use speci c pronouns like her/she, him/he or they/ them. Counselors are now required to notify parents when students ask to be identi ed by a di erent gender. e organization has been intentional about involving di erent races, sects and backgrounds.

Among the four core values of e Aspen E ect, is to accept others, oppose demeaning behaviors and promote respectful behavior.

“We seek common humanity that draws us together, ‘we’ is our most important pronoun and we believe in human resilience,” said Leuven.

Goats at Sky View Farm in Castle Rock.

PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

Castle Pines approves flood control project between Lagae Road, I-25

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Most area residents may not notice it, but a small part of a body of water identi ed for its “deteriorating conditions” has long been a priority for local governments to address, and the Castle Pines City Council gave the green light for a project to make drainage and ood control improvements to the area.

On July 11, the council voted to move forward with the e ort to improve the “south fork” of the Spring Tributary between Lagae Road and Interstate 25, stretching not far from the highway.

Lagae Road runs roughly parallel to I-25 between Castle Pines Parkway on the north and Happy Canyon Road on the south. Lagae sits west of I-25. e city approved a deal called an “intergovernmental agreement” with the Mile High Flood District, an entity that helps manage ood risk in the Denver metro area.

A joint planning study between Douglas County, the Town of Parker and Mile High Flood District in 1994 designated the area of the south fork of Spring Tributary between Lagae Road and I-25 as “high priority stabilization status,” a city sta report says.

“ is status was due to deteriorating conditions — i.e., excessive bank erosion — that were negatively impacting downstream resources along the stream corridor,” the sta report says.

e report mentions the need to protect downstream resources such as the nearby Rueter-Hess Reservoir.

at’s a drinking-water storage facility owned and operated by the Parker Water and Sanitation District, the entity that provides drinking water to much of Parker and some nearby areas. Rueter-Hess also serves as a recreation spot.

Spring Tributary has seen signicant development of its immediate watershed — its nearby area — over the last several years.

“ is has brought about a signicant increase in ows, especially during storm events, which have contributed to the further degradation” of the

part of the body of water in question, the sta report says.

e report underlined the need to improve that area to protect downstream restoration projects, provide ood control improvements and add “environmental enhancement” to the site.

“Additionally, North Canyons Development Company is currently entering the same planning and design phase with (Mile High Flood District) for the (part) of Spring Tributary just downstream,” east of I-25, making the start of this city project timely, the report says.

e part of the stream is so critical because “it impacts not only the very near future project like North Canyons but all the work that Mile High has already done within the Canyons” area, an o cial said at the July 11 council meeting. at’s an apparent reference to e Canyons, a large housing development.

e stretch of the stream in question sits entirely on city-owned property, so Mile High Flood District approached the city to undertake the improvements as a joint project, according to the report.

e agreement would split the cost of the design for the project equally between the two parties.

“ is is a signi cant nancial incentive for the city, especially as the project moves forward,” the sta report says.

e anticipated cost of the design for the project is $100,000 with the city and Mile High Flood District sharing the cost equally — $50,000 each.

“If the nal cost of the design comes back higher, MHFD will cover the difference as they view this project as a high priority,” the report says.

While the title of the agreement covers the entire project, the current version presented for the council meeting covers just the design, according to the sta report.

“As the project moves forward, amended (intergovernmental agreements) will be presented to council regarding the other phases and funding of the project,” the report says.

Your Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is just around the corner

Looking for unique food options, starstudded country music and vintage cars all in the same place this summer?

Visit the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo from July 28 to Aug. 6. To purchase tickets and view the schedule, visit FairandRodeoFun.com

Questions about road projects in your area?

Roads are a necessity and they have to be maintained. Here’s where you’ll find everything you need to know about them all. Visit DouglasRoadWork.com to find out what’s going on in your neighborhood.

STRIVE TO THRIVE

Resource & Service Fair

Tuesday, July 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd. in Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Douglas County families who are struggling financially can receive backto-school items for the kids, a hot meal and access resources from more than 20 different organizations. Attendees in need of school supplies must preregister at https://tinyurl.com/4jafend For more information visit douglas.co.us and search for Strive to Thrive

Funds available to veterans

Emergency assistance is available for veterans struggling with housing (mortgage/rent), transportation, employment, healthcare or other emergency needs. To apply for the veteran assistance funds, visit douglasveterans.org or call 303-663-6200

Are you prepared for Wildfire?

It only takes one spark to change your life forever – make sure you are ready for wildfire season. Learn about steps you can take today to reduce the risk to your family and property by visiting douglas.co.us and searching Protect Your Home. And sign up for free emergency notifications at DouglasCountyCodered.com to ensure you are aware if a wildfire or other emergency is happening near you.

To join a program, a parent or guardian can submit an application based on the program the child wants to be in. From there, Leuven, or the program director, will speak with the parent or guardian.

With more than 30 adult mentors, each kid is paired with a mentor that best ts their needs. e mentors go through a background check and a

certi cation process.  e Aspen E ect helps mentor youth in Douglas County but is open to helping others. According to Leuven, they have mentored kids from Lone Tree teen court and the juvenile assessment center in Aurora.

“Leadership for us is knowing how to navigate my life, knowing how to advocate for myself, knowing how to connect with other people in real ways,” said Leuven.

Learn more about the Aspen E ect by visiting the website at https:// theaspene ect.org.

RENTALS

Castle Rock does not regulate shortterm rentals, but all businesses there must obtain a town business license and collect applicable lodging and sales tax.

Public airs opinions

One member of the public, speaking at the meeting, argued that short-term rentals should be allowed based on “the principle, simply, of private property rights.”

“Especially people with acreage, this is a way for us to preserve our land on our own dime,” he told the commissioners.

On the other hand, the Happy Canyon Homeowners Association was among those opposing short-term rentals, arguing they could a ect the housing market.

“We believe the (ordinance) will encourage outside residential investment rms such as Blackstone to purchase more homes in Douglas County, resulting in a depleted inventory for the general public and inadvertently creating rental communities,” wrote Richard West, president of the Happy Canyon HOA, in a letter to the county.

A board member of the Happy Canyon group came to the July 11 meeting and expressed concern about the impact of short-term rentals on the supply of a ordable housing, fearing that investors would take housing units out

of the long-term rental market. Research published in Harvard Business Review in 2019 suggested that Airbnb listings may have a relatively small amount of e ect on housing prices.

As background information, the article argues that if an area has a lot of restaurants and bars, and if awareness of Airbnb increases — measured using the Google search index for the keyword “Airbnb” — then any jump in Airbnb supply in that area is likely driven by an increase in demand for short-term rentals through Airbnb, rather than local economic conditions.

“Under this assumption, we show that a 1% increase in Airbnb listings is causally associated with a 0.018% increase in rental rates and a 0.026% increase in house prices,” the article says. “While these e ects may seem very small, consider that Airbnb’s year-over-year average growth is about 44%.”

But how any e ect could play out in rural areas of Douglas County is unclear.

“Folks, we’re not a tourist mecca,” Teal said.

Many areas of the county, including highly populated spots such as Highlands Ranch and the Pinery area south of Parker, are among the places where short-term rentals would be prohibited under current rules, even under the county’s new law.

‘Capitalize on their properties’ e Happy Canyon board member argued the county should not allow

short-term rentals by “non-resident” owners — people who own properties but don’t live in them.

ere is not an owner-occupancy requirement in the new law, according to county sta .

e law allows for local “agents,” such as an individual or the representative of a property management company, who may be someone other than the property owner, to serve as the management of the short-term rental unit.

( e property owner may appoint themselves as the local agent.)

Despite the concerns, Teal said he’s heard support in the community for short-term rentals, adding that those who run agricultural businesses could bene t.

“I look forward to it because this does, for those in our agricultural areas, in our rural areas, this does give them that (ability) to capitalize on their properties in a new way,” Teal said.

Not a universal allowance

Even under the county’s new law, short-term rentals won’t be allowed in many parts of unincorporated Douglas County.

e text of the law says a home within a “planned development” shall not be licensed as a short-term rental property “unless such (planned development) speci cally allows such use.”

(“Planned development” means land in a special type of zoning that applies to certain areas. Zoning is a local government’s rules for what can be built where.)

at means short-term rentals would be prohibited in Highlands Ranch and the Pinery area south of Parker, for example, because the planned developments do not speci cally allow them, according to county sta .

Plus, homeowners associations would be able to prohibit short-term rentals under the ordinance, according to county sta .

Commissioner Lora omas rattled o a long list of areas in Douglas County where the rentals would not be allowed in addition to Highlands Ranch and the Pinery area, including

Chat eld Farms, Keene Ranch, Meridian, “which includes Stepping Stone,” the Roxborough Park area, Sterling Ranch and many others.

“ e (rentals) will not be allowed in their neighborhoods unless there is a zoning change,” omas said.

e new law passed on a 2-1 vote with omas opposed and Teal and Commissioner Abe Laydon voting in favor.

County will charge fees for license

But omas supported a companion policy to the new law, a resolution approving the county’s fees associated with regulating short-term rentals.

“I think that if we’re doing this, we need to cover the costs of sta ,” omas said.

Under the resolution, the short‐term rental property license fees are as follows:

• Application review fee for rst licensing year: $500

• Application review fee for subsequent licensing years: $270

• License fee: $130

Teal noted the fees may appear high to some, but “those fees are not meant to ll the co ers of the county.”

Fees were to be set to cover the cost of administering and enforcing the ordinance, a statement from county sta in June said.

e commissioners approved the fee resolution unanimously.

Ins and outs of regulations

e ordinance includes a long list of rules, such as the following:

• For properties that contain a detached single-family home and an additional residence of any kind — such as a guest house or a caretaker residence — the owner is allowed to use only one residence as a short-term rental property.

• e motor vehicles and trailers of all occupants of the short-term rental property “shall be able to be accommodated on the permitted and approved driveway” of the property. No

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Jack Twite, a Douglas County elections o cial, honored by state

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e statewide association of elections o cials honored a Douglas County elections employee known for deftly handling a sometimes contentious political climate, the association announced in early July.

As the county’s deputy of elections, Jack Twite “is dedicated to ensuring that our citizens understand, trust, and participate in the democratic process,” wrote his boss, Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Sheri Davis.

Davis’ comments came in a letter to nominate Twite for the Colorado County Clerks Association’s Excellence in Election Service award, according to a news release.

“What makes Jack truly unique is the way in which he balances his critical duties with positivity and an unwavering sense of humor,” Davis said, according to the release. “Who else would wear an in atable cowboy-riding-a-chicken-suit to help get his team excited about being ‘back in the saddle’ for each election cycle?”

Although Twite has hung on to his humor, elections o cials around Colorado have endured tense times in recent years. Some have faced hostility, even violent threats, a trend that continued in Colorado two years after the 2020 election, when former President Donald Trump and his supporters alleged widespread voter fraud.

Several county clerks in Colorado have received death threats since 2020, according to Matt Crane, director of the association and a Republican former Arapahoe County clerk. ose who have served as Colorado county clerks — on both sides of the aisle — have pushed back against claims of fraud.

When tensions ran high, Davis said in the release, Twite reminded those around him that most folks want the same thing: “To understand and trust the system, know that their vote counts, and the democratic process is secure.”

“His dedication to his work comes in many forms,” Davis said, “from spending an extra hour at church or the store to answer questions or address concerns, to taking the time to personally provide tours for citizens who visit our elections o ce seeking more information about the process.” e award honors Michele Burton, who began her elections career in 1976 with the Colorado Secretary of State’s O ce and ended it as an Arapahoe County elections deputy. She and her husband Wayne died in a car accident in 2000 as they were traveling to Utah to watch their 14-yearold son play in a soccer tournament, according to the release. e Grandview High student was not in the car, which collided with a deer.

ose who knew her said Burton’s commitment to service in the elec-

tions division was surpassed only by her devotion to her family, according to the release.

“Michele’s legacy lives on because of her passion to serve, commitment to elections integrity and excellence, and dedication to her colleagues and our citizens,” Davis said. “Jack embodies these same values in a way that would make Michele very proud.”

Twite was one of four election sta ers statewide nominated for the award. e association honored them at its summer conference in Durango in June. e award went to Gar eld County Clerk sta er Edna Place. Besides Twite, the other nalists were Kim Wright with Montrose County, and Jonathan Arebalos with Ouray County.  e conference, which concluded

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June 29, featured national election gures who saw attacks from Trump and others after the 2020 presidential election.

Gabe Sterling, a Republican in the Georgia Secretary of State’s o ce, oversaw two hand recounts of the election, which con rmed Joe Biden won the state. He talked about death threats — which some Colorado elected o cials could relate to.

Besides elections, clerks handle a variety of duties, including recording wedding licenses and handling motor vehicle transactions. Other workshops at the association’s conference dealt with those issues. Attendees heard from the Colorado State Patrol, the state Department of Revenue and the federal Election Assistance Commission.

Yoga in the Park

Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled.

Tuesday, July 25th, 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday, August 29th, 6:30-7:30pm

Guided Nature Hikes

Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com

Friday, July 21st, 6-7:30pm – Urban Coyotes

Saturday, August 5th, 9-10:30am – Reflecting on Women in Nature

Thursday, August 24th, 6-7:30pm – Leave No Trace

Summer Beats Concerts

Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities for kids. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

Thursday, July 20th, 6-8pm – 6 Million Dollar Band

Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center

RidgeGate is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Lone Tree Arts Center’s ‘Tunes on the Terrace’—an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

Friday, July 21st, 8pm – Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes

Friday, August 4th, 8pm – FACE Vocal Band

Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch

The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org

Saturday, August 19th, 10-11am – Guided Public Tour

Saturday, August 19th, 6-7:30pm – Campfire Storytelling Series (Ranger Trey)

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Wednesday, August 30th, 7-8:30pm – Natural Heritage Walking Tours with SSPRD (Blue Moon & Bats)

All events are held within the RidgeGate community, just south of Lincoln Avenue, on both sides of I-25.

Douglas County’s deputy of elections, Jack Twite, wears his inflatable cowboyriding-a-chicken-suit to help get his team excited about being “back in the saddle” for each election cycle.

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deceptively strong currents, cold water temperatures and unexpected changes in depth, according to the state parks agency.

In 2022, Colorado experienced a low- ow snow runo year, but it was still what the parks agency called the deadliest year in Colorado waters, with the majority of water-related deaths occurring in lakes and reservoirs.

( e parks agency clari ed to Colorado Community Media that it is keeping an uno cial tally. Said Duncan: “ ere is no statewide authority on waterrelated deaths in Colorado, though CPW has been tracking them in recent years ... CPW handles investigations on

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motor vehicles or trailers “shall be parked on the vegetated areas” of the property.

• e county will also be able to inspect the property to enforce the requirements of the ordinance, including by the Douglas County

properties we manage and often gets asked to assist in searching for victims or evidence in other jurisdictions. But CPW is not the overarching authority on water-related deaths for the entire state.”)

In 2022, there were 42 water-related fatalities in Colorado, which was up from 22 in 2021, and 34 in 2020, according to the agency.

“In 2022, the majority of fatalities occurred from people swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking or using an in atable of some kind, and the vast majority were not wearing a life jacket,” the agency said in a news release. “CPW wants to remind the public that paddle boards and kayaks are considered vessels, and life jacket requirements apply.” e parks agency also recommends all boaters and passengers wear a life jacket while on the water.

Sheri ’s O ce, and may enter “at all reasonable times.”

• Any person who violates any provision of the ordinance would face a ne of $250 for a rst violation, $500 for a second violation and $1,000 for the third and subsequent violations.

e law has some exceptions to who has to follow regulations.

e ordinance “shall not apply to” homes that are not leased more than 14 days in a calendar year and not

“Regardless of your age or experience level, the data shows that life jackets save lives,” Grant Brown, boating safety program manager for the parks agency, said in the release.

State parks sta also emphasized that river water exerts “a very powerful and constant force against any xed object.”

“Just six inches of water can knock a person o their feet. Water owing at seven miles per hour has the equivalent force per unit area as air blowing above 200 miles per hour,” the news release said.

Sta also pointed to the fact that although the air temperature may be hot, “the water is very cold.”

“Cold water can quickly create a drowning emergency,” the agency said in a release.

e agency also urged the public to boat sober, as “alcohol use is the leading

advertised as a short-term rental on a regular basis, the law’s text says.

Leadup to new law

Just because short-term rentals weren’t regulated in unincorporated Douglas County doesn’t mean they weren’t happening. Airbnb’s website on June 18 showed a handful of listings that appeared to be in unincorporated Douglas County. (Some listings don’t show an exact location

contributing factor in recreational boating deaths.”

Duncan also explained the term “swift-water rescue,” which involves fast-moving water conditions.

“Although sometimes called ‘white water rescue,’ it applies to any rescue situation in an environment — rural or urban — with moving water, including one not normally submerged, such as a ooded drainage area,” Duncan said.

While “swift water” has no formal definition in the rescue industry, according to Duncan, many industry professionals accept the following quali cations as standard:

• Water depth of over two feet

• Flow rate of, at minimum, one knot (1.15 miles per hour)

• Occurrence in a natural watercourse, ood control channel, or ooda ected environment.

on the website’s map.)

Over the past two years, county sta met with the commissioners multiple times to discuss a potential ordinance and other possible options for allowing and regulating short‐term rentals, a county sta report says.

“ ere were also multiple live town halls held on the topic for the board (of commissioners) to discuss options with the public,” the report says.

Sure — insurance will pay

As the rainy season appears to be nally ending this year, the stories of home damage and insurance battles are becoming more frequent in my conversations.

I am a mother, which means I spend some mornings at the pool where my kids practice. I spend multiple days per week at South Suburban facilities while my son takes the ice. Why does this fact matter? Well, mothers talk, and they talk a lot.

In my conversations lately, a lot of them either start or end with what is happening with insurance companies. One mom told a story of $40,000 in damage due to their basement ooding. Well, while the insurance company agreed to take care of the hail damage – they refused to pay for the basement. After all, they did not speci cally get ood insurance.

Another family in Parker are truly going through hell this year. Children sleeping on the oor, basement and walls destroyed. ey had ood insurance, but the company let them know they did not have seepage insurance. Really? Would you like to explain to me how the oods did not cause the seepage?

Another case with a car — insurance will pay for the damage on the top of the car but not the windshield. Really? at makes me feel safer being on the road with her now. While the top of the car is great — the cracks in

her windshield might pose some safety problems for, you know, seeing.

I understand insurance is a business, but should it constantly feel like a scam? We pay month after month, year after year. Should we constantly be told no when we nally need to turn to the system that is supposed to be there to protect us?

Laws protect insurance companies — yet, we as citizens, are required by law to pay them.

en, something unexpected happens and we nd out we did not actually get the right policy. Well, how was I supposed to know I needed seepage and ood insurance?

When we get our policies, most of us are people who, with good faith, think we are being told exactly what we need to have and our agents are protecting us. We do not have college degrees in knowing the loopholes, lingo and rules. We just get what we are told is best and hope that if something happens — they pay.

It took actual legal action for us to get our roof xed last year. Really? Our roof where the leaking stains were obvious did not meet criteria for insurance?

Citizens are tired and angry for a variety of reasons. We feel like we are cheated when we buy groceries and wonder how we spent $100 of stu that didn’t ll two bags. We feel cheated in paying taxes and we feel cheated when we actually need to use our insurance and are told no.

Feeling cheated regularly creates a lot of distrust and tired citizens.

Transparency and democratic values

“…formation of public policy is public business and may not be conducted in secret.”

C.R.S. § 6-4-401

I have been heartened and disappointed by reactions to the Colorado Open Meeting Law (COML) suit that state Rep. Elisabeth Epps and I led against Colorado’s legislature.

Colorado’s voters enacted COML through a citizen initiative in 1971 by a 20 point margin. Politicians immediately chafed at requiring that they conduct public business publicly. A state senator immediately sued to declare the law unconstitutional for violating First Amendment rights of elected o cials. But in 1983, Colorado’s Supreme Court de nitively ruled that COML applies to the legislature and legislative caucuses. Lawmakers, however, have been ignoring COML requirements for years.

I am not a persnickety Dudley Do-Right. I’ve served in places where morally gray de-

cisions often must be made. And we are all fallible. Forgiveness of transgressions with the hope that we can do better is something to which we should all strive. (John 8:3-11, KJV). But after becoming a COML expert through holding Douglas County’s Board of Education accountable for their illegal conduct violating COML, ignoring extensive COML violations in the legislature was too much hypocrisy to bear.

And there are reasons for these laws. Ignoring COML serves the self-interest of politicians to advance polices they prefer, but it undermines trust in government necessary for people to respect those policies. COML also serves the interest of all citizens, but particularly those who lack “special access” to the closed door meetings which COML forces open.

Among supporters and detractors of the lawsuit, I note a striking dichotomy. ose who currently, or traditionally, have access to closed meetings where policy is made

Being pro-America is not about hating anyone

Mr. Cox recently wrote an opinion piece to Colorado Community Media about a post that I made on my social media page. One should note that the introductory paragraph on my page states “I love this county and I love our community, and I am honored to represent Douglas County HD 39!”

I take very seriously my obligations to represent the values of my community while serving on the state legislature. I’ve always been forthcoming about my values as a Christian, which are in alignment with the Judeo Christian values that our country was founded on as stated in the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

My worldview is very much shaped by these values, and as such I question why there’s a push to elevate a particular group of peoplethose in the LGBTQ community - over others.

In particular, why are we choosing to elevate a particular attribute of a group versus the accomplishments of individuals? e former appears to be in direct contradiction to the principles on which our country was founded, which elevates the rights and liberties of individuals, not groups.

On my social media page, I expressed an opinion that I would prefer that Pride Month be an expression of Pride for our veterans and military. Mr. Cox chose to view that as disrespectful, which is unfortunate.

I can’t control how others interpret my words, nor will I try to deduce Mr. Cox’s motivations for suggesting that I aim to divide our community.

I welcome this opportunity to clarify for our community that I do not hate anyone. at is antithetical to my worldview as a Christian, one in which Jesus teaches us to love everyone.

In my role as a state house representative, I have stood for the rights of all women, parents and children in various bills that I have written and voted on. I certainly don’t require that my

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The rest of the story

In response to Tammi Flemming’s letter to the editor (re: the 6/29 “Changes to school district parent policy approved in 4-2 vote” story), I would like to respond as an individual and just one District Accountability Committee (DAC) member who has served on the committee for the past two years, as well as a parent who has been an active participant in our schools and district since 2009.

e DAC is an autonomous and diverse body composed of parent and community representation from all feeders, in addition to primary and secondary school district sta .

e DAC is respectfully independent from our board of education (BOE) liaisons, Director Myers and Director Meek.

e fact is that the DAC did not have ample time to provide feedback on the KB Parent and Community Engagement Policy. We were notied of the BOE’s last-minute request with a few weeks’ notice, and we only had room for one 25-minute agenda item during our 6/15 virtual meeting, due to other pre-set agenda items. A 25-minute discussion is not sufcient for a committee of our size to review and come to a consensus on such an important policy document’s proposed changes. erefore, the DAC unanimously agreed to request additional time from the BOE, and both Director Myers and Director Ray (Director Meek was unable to attend) supported our request during the DAC’s 6/15 meeting.

Interestingly, the BOE’s KB policy version changed the day after the DAC met and we weren’t all aware of this, nor was it communicated clearly. During the 6/20 school board meeting, there was not a coordinated attack on any board member. In fact, the DAC felt con dent that more time would be granted to us.

I was watching the 6/20 school board meeting online and felt blindsided that the DAC was not allowed additional time to review the KB policy before it was voted upon and passed by the BOE majority, as well as frustrated that the DAC was not represented accurately during the board meeting.

Per Colorado Statute 22-32-142, “... the board of education shall work with the parent members of the district accountability committee in creating, adopting, and implementing the [parent engagement] policy.” Unfortunately, that did not occur. However, the DAC will continue to work on this item, as well as the others that it is tasked with. e community is always welcome to attend DAC’s monthly meetings.

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Speak out about drag

Last summer Castle Rock Pride held a highly sexualized “PrideFest” at our taxpayer-funded Douglas County Fairgrounds. Videos of the event shocked the good people of

Douglas County. A bearded man in shnet tights and sexy spangles danced and waggled his exposed butt cheeks in front of small children a few feet away. Another bearded fake woman on a swing aggressively exposed his fake plastic breasts plus nipples. e Pride group later issued an “apology” claiming a “wardrobe malfunction.” And the three Dougco commissioners bought it, even though the performer laughed onstage about showing his “girls” and the leopard-clad MC mockingly added, “this is supposed to be a family friendly event” as an on-stage poster claimed. Another performer went into the audience including children, serenading: “Sex is in the air, I don’t care, I love the smell of it/ sticks and stones may break my bones but chains and whips excite me.”

Unsurprisingly, celebrating sadomasochism before children is frowned upon by most Douglas County citizens. Yet the commissioners at their May 9 meeting failed to protect children from the next sexually explicit drag show. ey ignored speakers, including me, who asked the August event be adults-only. omas and Laydon said they believe seeing sexualized drag shows will improve the mental health of kids who think they may be LGBTQ and could attempt suicide. Whoa. Could it be these kids are sexually confused or suicidal partly because the LGBTQ lobby targets children at drag shows with bearded men dressed as women — during children’s most vulnerable time while they’re su ering the typical emotional/mental turbulence of pre-adolescence? Could they be depressed because as they’re guring out their identity, the LGBTQ promoters/performers act out their own adult sexual confusion? Children don’t know the di erence between fake but very realistic breasts and the real thing. Even small children know that mommies have breasts and daddies have beards. What does the child think seeing “women” with beards: is this a combination of mommy and daddy, or an entirely new being with physical characteristics of both? How does sexual confusion help a child?

Along with their fake apology, PrideFest gave commissioners a list of “Guidelines.” ey say a Pride member, “will be present and watching live performances ... monitoring for any mishaps … inappropriate displays and will have authority to stop any situation that may arise.” Of course, by then the “situation” will already have occurred. If you want to speak about the drag event, commissioners are holding a town hall on 7/26 at 6:00, 100 ird St., Castle Rock.

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Board should follow policies Tammi Flemming’s letter titled “News story was lacking,” omits students from DCSD’s Parent and Family Engagement policy (KBB).

Flemming mentioned “the rights of parents” but what about the rights of students?

In June, the District Accountability Committee (DAC) wrote a resolution where they requested, “DAC would like to thoroughly stakehold KBB with SACS and other parent organizations.”

However, the board did not allow time for the DAC to contact School Accountability Committees (SACS) like the Student Advisory Group (SAG) for feedback on President Mike Peterson’s policy revisions to KBB. Board Secretary Becky Myers wrote in an email to Chester Shaw — chair of the District Accountability Committee, “Also share with DAC that I personally want SAG input o the table.”

Revisions to the Parent and Family Engagement policy, speci cally language around the words “compelled” and “identity,” can directly impact

students in the LGBTQ community and the board president scheduled a vote on these during summer break. SAG students have previously made public comments about recent changes to the Educational Equity policy, concerned with how policy revisions could impact this community. is board majority recently faced litigation following a discrimination complaint from former superintendent Corey Wise, which they settled for $832,733.61. His employment was terminated after advocating that the Board not discriminate against LGBTQ students.

Following the DAC’s request on a ursday, President Peterson revised his revisions before Tuesday’s meeting, which none of the committees had the opportunity to review before the Board’s (4-2) vote. is went against a statute that states:

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BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

They proudly call themselves the B.O.B. from the 303, bringing the Big Easy up to high altitudes with their soul-gripping blend of music stylings with New Orleans jazz.

Known for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings is the French Quarter. e French Quarter is the heart of New Orleans, and jazz is its heartbeat.

Breathing life into Bourbon Street are the sounds of brass instruments and drums continuously owing out of numerous jazz clubs. With just a trumpet, clarinet, berry sax, alto sax, trombone, snare, bass drum and tuba, the Brothers of Brass are bringing that one and only soulful heartbeat to Colorado.

“It’s a cultural tradition that most of the country doesn’t have,” said Armando Lopez, a member of the Brothers of Brass.

e group’s repertoire is a simmering mix of slow and angsty tunes and fast-paced tempos with a kick of familiar melodies. e Brothers of Brass blend of other genres like R&B, hip hop and psychedelic jam rock into each set.

A day after a tornado hit Highlands Ranch in late June, the Brothers of Brass dished out a much-needed evening of fun for the community. Soon, everyone went from clapping

to full-out dancing, allowing concertgoers a chance to relax.

“It was nice to see so many kids, like, actually getting up out of their seats and the older people getting up and dancing and enjoying the music,” said Khalil Simon, who is originally from New Orleans. “It’s not so often that we get to play like New Orleans brass music for a crowd like this and appreciate it, that’s pretty unique.”

Not only did the band members interact with one another on stage throughout the night, they got the crowd involved by singing along and repeating after them. Although it was an outdoor concert, there was no excuse for the crowd not being loud enough.

Among some crowd favorites were “Just the Two of Us” by Grover Washington Jr., and “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers. And of course, they couldn’t call themselves a brass band without playing the beloved spiritual hymn “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

In true New Orleans fashion, each band member was called out to do a solo, each one emoting a di erent feeling.

As the music continued and the sun began to set, the crowd let the good times roll as more children and adults came to the front of the stage, dancing as if it were Mardi Gras.

Just when the sun went behind the buildings, the Brothers of Brass were kind enough to strap on their instruments for an encore, playing “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child.

e strong, powerful notes of brass instruments and the beautiful harmo-

The Brothers of Brass playing at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch.

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nizing of the members’ voices encapsulated the feeling of the Crescent City.

“ ey say a lot with very little,” said Lopez. “When you play the horn, there’s a lot of emotional information in your tone quality — you can literally play one note and instantly captivate somebody and that is not always taught.”

When two street performers collide

Just like their voices, the members of the Brother of Brass is a blended group.

On the streets of Atlanta, Georgia in 2014, Simon and a couple of his friends were busking — playing music on a public street for voluntary donations.

When the groups of friends rst started playing, they were sharing horns until they had saved up enough money to get horns for each member. ey called themselves the Brothers of Brass.

e group quickly learned that busking at event egresses was a better way of making money, so they began playing with baseball egresses but expanded to playing outside of concerts and events that drew large crowds.

When baseball season came to a close, the group decided to travel across the country in search of other venues to perform.

Lopez continued to share his love for music after moving to Denver from Los Angeles. Having received a music education in jazz, Lopez brought that in uence into street music.

Once in Denver, Lopez played the saxophone on 16th Street Mall and, in 2013, Jake Herman joined in on drums and a small funk and jazz band ensemble was formed called Nimbus.

e group busked on 16th Street Mall, Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall and at e Denver Arts District’s rst Friday Art Walk, often including a rotating lineup of local musicians to play with them.

On a random day in April 2015, Lopez heard the deep bass of a tuba while playing on 16th Street Mall. He followed the sound to nd Simon playing the tuba. e two groups ended up playing together at the nearby Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

“ ey showed us a new way of playing,” said Lopez.

Until Simon moved to Denver in 2016, the two groups continued to collaborate whenever the Brothers of Brass were in Denver, eventually transforming into a full sized

brass-band and bringing the New Orleans culture to Colorado.

“You don’t really see a lot of actual brassbands outside of only there (New Orleans),” said Simon. “So I gured I’d bring it here and to see people receiving it so well, it feels so good.”

Social justice through music

With aspirations to become a nonpro t organization, the Brothers of Brass began the Black Brass Initiative a few years ago, calling it a “de facto” cultural exchange program between the deep south and the Denver metro area.  e inspiration of the initiative goes back to when Simon began to travel while busking the streets. e initiative is responsible for the housing, transportation and food of black musicians from Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana.

“It’s nice to spread that culture here in Colorado, it’s kind of why I moved here, cause eventually places like New Orleans are not gonna exist anymore due to climate change and that’s where all this stu [music] came from and it’s mostly only there right now,” said Simon.

e band has been using the wealth generated by performing to reinvest in the black

communities in the south, where these musical traditions originated.

As stated on their website: “ e hope is that bringing gems of this culture to e Colorado Front Range will create a pipeline for cultural and educational enrichment for both the people of Colorado and the lineage of these musicians.”

Looking toward the future

From performing at a Mardi Gras party at Meow Wolf to playing the Red Rocks Amphitheater, the Brothers of Brass have no intention of slowing down.

For the rest of the summer, the Brothers of Brass will be playing at various locations throughout the metro area, including Cly ord Still Museum’s Lawn Concert, History Colorado Museum and the Bluebird eater.  ey can also be heard on the streets of Denver as they liven up the crowds.

e band will be releasing an upcoming album and can be followed on social media.

“By making this music, I’ve gotten farther and seen more of the world and people than doing anything else,” Simon said.

Armando Lopez, in the middle, playing two instruments.

The B.O.B. from the 303 bucket to collect voluntary donations. PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA

Khalil Simon playing the sousaphone in the middle while other members sing.

‘Reptile Logic’ comes to Vintage stage

Reptile Logic: A Corporate Dismemberment” by Matt Wexler will be produced

July 28 to Aug. 13 at Vintage eatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. e production is o ered by director/producer Mike Langworthy, writer/producer Wexler, producer KQ and production stage manager/ assistant director Rachel Lessard. Cast includes Colin Martin, Corrine Landy and Gin Walker. 303-8567830, vintagetheatre.org.

Colorado art show

“ is is Colorado” an annual art show, will be held Aug. 29 to Sept. 21 at Arapahoe Community College Colorado Gallery of the Arts, presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild. Entry forms for artists are found at: arapahoe.edu/2022this-is-Colorado-registration. More information: heritage-guild. com/2023-this-is-colorado-entry. html. Opening reception and awards ceremony to be at 5-7 p.m. Aug. 31.

Littleton music

Little Jam Concert Series at Sterne Park in Littleton. Free live music, with two more to enjoy: Aug. 12, e Petty Nicks Experience; Sept. 16, Deja Blu. Littletongov.org.

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are angry that I am “rocking the boat”. ey would prefer I stay quiet and become one of those privileged with a seat at these closed meetings. By contrast, traditionally marginalized individuals and groups have been the most supportive. When back-room deals are cut, it is not the

Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St., Denver, announces a session of “Danceportation” Monstercat Takeover on Sept. 23 — an all-night dance party with acts: Infected Mushroom, Koven, Godlands, Eemia, Ossuary and Numina. Tickets: 866-636-9969, meowwolf.com/visit/ denver. Doors: 9:30, music, 10:30. 21 and over.

SONYA’S SAMPLER

Library Way, and Aug. 29: Highlands Ranch, 19292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. In September, the topic will be “Wills and Trusts.”

Lakewood exhibit

CORE Art Space, 6501 West Colfax Ave., Lakewood, will host an exhibit Aug. 4-20 of works by members

SheRa Kelley, “Eyes Wide Open,”; Barbara Veatch: “Swept Away”; and Tierra Lalk: “Wonderment.” Opening reception: August 4, 5-10 p.m. Gallery hours: ursday: noon to 5 p.m.; Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. See coreartspace.com.

Animal calendar

e Dumb Friends League announces its Calendar Photo Contest: Five cats, ve dogs, one horse and one small pet will decorate the DFL’s next calendar. Entry fee $30, guarantees every pet a place. Each entrant will receive a 2024 calendar. gogophotocontest.com/dumbfriendsleague.

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then you are no di erent than those who were there before you, is unacceptable.

It is easy to “do the right thing” when it bene ts yourself. It is more di cult when it not only gives up a privilege you have, but will likely extract a high cost. I expect to pay a high price for upsetting the decadeslong bipartisan power structure with this suit. But I am blessed to represent a district with exceptionally savvy voters. I likely could not

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be who I am, or take the actions I do, had I been elected from a di erent district. I believe Highlands Ranch constituents understand and support good governance, fairness, due process, the rule of law and open transparent government. And support the action that I have taken.

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e Board shall work with the parent members of the DAC (District Accountability Committee) in creating, adopting, reviewing and implementing this policy.

is spring, director Susan Meek entered a formal complaint titled “Suspected violations of Board policies,” in which she included, “President Peterson is developing changes outside of the public eye and using his authority to set board agendas to put forward a policy for rst reading for policy adoption before the entire board has had an opportunity to discuss it publicly. Again, this exceeds his authority.”

Policy GP 1.3.1 Board President Responsibilities reads, “To lead the Board so that the Board’s performance is consistent with its own rules and policies and those legitimately imposed on it from outside the organization.”

Not following statute could lead to further costly litigation, which is an egregious disservice to all stakeholder groups. is could be avoided if the board followed its own policies.

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We deserve better than Bradley Colorado Community Media published a letter to the editor from Rep. Brandi Bradley (HD39) in response to one entitled “Brandi Bradley spawns hatred.” It should be noted that before this more “polished” version was published on July 14, Bradley initially lashed out in the CCM comment section spewing vitriol, ending her online rant with “So if you think it’s the

person who can scream the loudest who wins, buckle up …” CCM would serve our community well by publishing Bradley’s online comments (tinyurl.com/bradleyresponse) alongside her “polished” version, so we can see the whole picture of who she is as a legislator.

Bradley’s rhetoric often replicates that of Anita Bryant’s “Save Our Children” campaign from the 1970s, pathologizing the LGBTQ+ community and accusing them of being sexual predators. Bradley even continues to push the “groomer” narrative in her rebuttal to the original letter.

While she touts “freedom,” she notably does not support freedom for all, falsely equating individuals wanting to have basic civil rights with a desire to “elevate a particular group of people.”

Of course, Bradley is entitled to her Christian beliefs. e issue is attempting to legislate them onto others, based on what she believes is a “sin.” Bradley’s anti-LGBTQ+ actions and a liations are well-documented, including: protesting drag shows in Douglas County, introducing anti trans sports legislation rooted in national e orts to restrict the rights of transgender people to exist, introducing a resolution for parental rights which would have increased the risk of LGBTQ+ students to experience bigotry and retaliation for their identity, and alignment with the so-called “parents’ rights” movement, specically the anti-LGBTQ+ group, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network. Additionally, while Bradley declares “I do not hate anyone,” she also advocates for Moms for Liberty to start a chapter in Douglas County, an organization classi ed as an extremist group in the Southern Poverty Law Center’s 2022 Year in Hate & Extremism report.

When Bradley states that she is for “all,” there should be an asterisk, explaining that all does not mean all.

What can we expect to see from Bradley this next legislative session? Will she continue down this dangerous pathway of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric with predictable attempts at banning access to healthcare and bathrooms? With Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams as her legislative aide, that is a realistic possibility.

Residents of HD39 deserve better. Bradley’s term is up in 2024, and voters should keep this full picture in mind.

Megan Burch Roxborough

Bradley’s brew of confusion

We read state Rep. Brandi Bradley’s column (July 14, 2023), “Being ProAmerica is not about hating anyone,” and came away with a particularly strong sense of intentional misdirection and disingenuity.

e core misdirection is the portrayal by Bradley that the concepts of Hate, Religion and Freedom are somehow innately bound together, and not the result of conscious personal choices on her part.

Reinforcing this false construct is not new or even original. It’s disingenuous. If it was new or original, we wouldn’t see the same string of fake moral panics espoused across the country … anti-LGBTQ, anti-criticalrace-theory, anti-public education. And there is little doubt this wellcovered list will see new triggers as time goes on, because the goal is to keep us divided and o -center with disingenuity.

Let’s Not Confuse Hate, Religion and Freedom ... let’s not confuse truths with triggers.

HATE evolves out of every individual’s moral decision-making, reinforced by the choice of group associations. When an elected o cial makes a decision, it’s reasonable to push back in the name of democracy, especially when o -center ideology enters the frame. e personal choice to publicly huddle with ideological trigger organizations like Colorado Parents Advocacy Network and far-right think-tanks shows true personal motivation.

RELIGION is a personal choice until a local politician makes the decision to pull it in as a narrow set of conve-

nient governance principles, to serve as a crutch for deeper motivations of exclusion and worse. en, religion becomes a political trigger. History is full of bad outcomes when religion falsely serves as the basis for public decisions, leading to exclusion and even hate. ere are many in our community who hold their religion in the highest order, but most are not engaged in religion as political cover. By the way, the Colorado Constitution disallows the mix of religion and public governance.

FREEDOM is the foundational concept to our American democracy. “All men are created equal” — we still have much to do to deliver the promise. Once thing is clear. rough our history, when public o cials confuse their own self-righteousness with “God-given” power to de ne freedom — that’s a trigger.

Friends, we would do well to understand the triggers, the purposeful rede nitions, for what they are — ideological misdirection and disingenuity coming from politicians and their associations.

Lloyd Guthrie Roxborough Park

Bradley seeks to divide

State Rep. Brandi Bradley wrote a column titled “Being pro America is not about hating anyone.” If this is true, I question why the representative chose to call the LGBTQIA community “groomers” in her Fourth of July post. Ms. Bradley could have simply posted about America’s birthday without including derogatory statements towards marginalized groups. If anything, this statement was the complete opposite of being pro America, a country founded on freedom and a melting pot of people from all di erent backgrounds. A record number of bills aimed to limit the rights and freedoms of LGBTQIA people were introduced this year including a couple of Rep. Bradley’s own bills. If Ms. Bradley feels that Pride month has become ampli ed and is an attempt to elevate the LGBTQIA community, maybe it is because this community is so under attack. Are Bradley’s bills and social media posts the words and actions of someone who touts being pro America and loving Christian? Having

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constituents on whose behalf I’m representing meet a particular moral code or t into a speci c identity group. at would be unconstitutional and frankly, immoral.

Mr. Cox took o ense to me calling out that the rainbow ag is being used by groomers. His ire, however, is seriously misplaced. He should be angry at the naked men prancing in our public places under that ag. Not at me for calling out that it is being done. But more importantly, he missed the point entirely. Something that is all too common these days; if he wants unity, then he should join all of us under the American ag, one that has been a beacon of freedom (not compulsion; not word police; not internet gestapo) for hundreds of years. We should rally under that one ag period.

We should be e pluribus unum provided we all still believe in those basic things that made us great to begin with.

at there are certain truths that are self-evident and that from them come rights from our creator that no one can can take. But instead, we’re supposed to pander to various di erent tribes of ags, an ever growing number.

We must pledge our allegiance, even in violation of our conscience, lest we be derided in public as an ignorant hater; or otherwise shamed and booed back into compliance. Bullying is not

how freedom is supposed to work. Mr. Cox may try to claim that it is he who has experienced bullying over the years, and maybe that is so, but all the more reason that he should have known to be careful with his assumptions and mindful of his real enemy. But moreover, the Herald certainly should have been; the editor should have recognized that the editorial was not simply fair commentary but an unfair and misguided attack, an attack that was lent credence to by printing. If ever given the chance to discuss this respectfully with Mr. Cox, I would imagine that he and I would fundamentally disagree on what is best and what is intended by God for our lives, but both of us should be able to agree on which ag stands for freedom, and you should also be able to agree on who the groomers are that are now openly pushing for our kids. If you could agree on that, then you could agree on who he is really o ended by.

Mr. Cox suggests that not choosing to celebrate an identity group is akin to disrespecting said group. is is an incoherent argument. I welcome constructive feedback on my viewpoints, and strive to grow intellectually and emotionally in all interactions with constituents, community members, and fellow legislators. Lying about my intentions is not productive, and I wish Mr. Cox well in his future endeavors to communicate in a convincing, e ective manner.

Brandi Bradley is the representatve for House District 39.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0010

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/9/2023 12:27:00

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

Original Grantor: ROBERT A PARKER AND CYNTHIA L PARKER

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

MCLP Asset Company, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/19/2002

Recording Date of DOT: 7/9/2002

Reception No. of DOT:

02066932 Book 2366 Page 2035

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$300,700.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $187,557.72

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 5, BLOCK 8, VALLEY PARK FILING NO. THREE, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 3028 West Valley Park Boulevard, Larkspur, CO 80118

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, August 16, 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: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 1/9/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID R DOUGHTY

Colorado Registration #: 40042

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

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-029107

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0010

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE

HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

COLORADO HOUSING

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 26, THE PINERY, FILING NO. 7, AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of:

6111 Ponderosa Way, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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: 7/13/2023

7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-956638-LL

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

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/22/2023 12:52:00 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.

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 2, BLOCK 27, THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK, 2ND AMENDMENT-LIBERTY VILLAGE PORTION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 6214 Blue Water Circle, Castle Rock, 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, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/22/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990

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

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, August 23, 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: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/27/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-029841

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0080

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0089

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2023 2:31:00 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: Brian C. Reseigh and Rebecca M. Reseigh

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bell Bank Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/2/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 12/7/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020119935

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$417,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $377,290.19

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/15/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21661

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0089

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Franktown NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0074

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/20/2023 11:11:00

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: Frederick J. McCoy Jr. and Susan M. McCoy

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2013

Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013088006

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$417,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $343,222.02

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A

FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 120, RUSSELLVILLE UNIT 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 11274 East Manitou Road , Franktown, CO 80116

NOTICE OF SALE

No. 2023-0095

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/24/2023 1:42:00 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: JOHN JOSEPH FRANKS

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NORTHPOINTE BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/10/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 11/15/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021127389 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $548,250.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $547,348.82

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 76, STONEGATE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 8A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 15754 Greenstone 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, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Concern: On 4/27/2023 1:47:00 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: PAUL F VATTIAT, III Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUMMIT FUNDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 165, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10004 Heywood St, 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, September 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street,

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, August 16, 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

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/24/2023 DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-030063

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0095

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

The

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0088

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2023 9:49:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the

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

Original Grantor: Brian Leben

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2019-LTV2

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/6/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 3/7/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019011761

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$652,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $616,487.12

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 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 378, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 8200 Superior Cir, 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, September 6, 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: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/12/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO21704

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0088

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0081

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/28/2023 2:13:00

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: JAMES S. CHAN

AND JULIE A CHAN

Original Beneficiary:

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC.DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/5/2013

Recording Date of DOT: 12/27/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013098644

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $371,896.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $312,049.16

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.

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, REGENCY FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 15635 Carob 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, August 16, 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: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/28/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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 #: 22-027517

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

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: 7/6/2023

Last Publication: 8/3/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/11/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

CHRISTOPHER J CONANT

Colorado Registration #: 40269 730 17TH STREET, SUITE 200, DENVER, COLORADO 80202

Phone #: 303-298-1800

Fax #:

Attorney File #: MarAlas/Veneer

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0086

First Publication: 7/6/2023

Last Publication: 8/3/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0092

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/22/2023 3:50:00 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: Andrew Robert Rapella

Original Beneficiary:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-RP2

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/28/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016079096

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $271,700.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $261,163.35

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 16, BLOCK 9, BALDWIN PARK ESTATES, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 2090 Summerfield Dr, 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.

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0092

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0079

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/4/2023 4:57:00

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: Isaac Nathan Smith aka Isaac N Smith

Original Beneficiary: Compass Bank

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

PNC Bank, National Association

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/16/2017

Recording Date of DOT: 10/26/2017

Reception No. of DOT: 2017072858

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $60,988.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $66,441.47

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to pay principal and interest when due toegether with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the 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:

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

MARCELLO G. ROJAS

Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237

Phone #: (303) 353-2965

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO230021

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0079

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0094

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/23/2023 1:36:00 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: James C. Vollmer

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/5/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 5/20/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021064545

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $402,976.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $388,356.73

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, RAINBOW FALLS PARK (NORTH), COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 15185 Rainbow Drive, Sedalia, CO 80135

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, August 30, 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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/23/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

Colorado Registration #: 44893

355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-20727

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, TO-WIT: BUILDING 5 CONDOMINIUM UNIT 204, CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND OF EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF CREEK SIDE AT PARKER, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 21, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. 2003152877, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK & RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED FEBRUARY 22, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004020756. GARAGE BUILDING 5, GARAGE UNIT 49 CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATIONS OF CONDOMINIUM AND OF EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF CREEK SIDE AT PARKER RECORDED ON OCTOBER 21, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO 2003152877 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO AND CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED FEBRUARY 22, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO 2004020756 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS, LEASES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, ALL ZONING, BUILDING AND OTHER LAWS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, ALL RIGHTS OF TENANTS IN POSSESSION, AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS NOT YET DUE AND PAYABLE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 2016059390, PAGE , OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS.

Which has the address of:

10787 S Twenty Mile Rd. Unit 204 , 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, August 23, 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: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/5/2023 DAVID GILL

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 8, Block 18, The Meadows, Filing No. 16 -Parcels 1, 2, 3 and 4, 3rd Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 1895 Morningview Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80109

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/23/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893

355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21864

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0094

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Franktown

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0096

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/26/2023 10:59:00

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: STEVE R TREPTOW

A/K/A STEVEN R. TREPTOW

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN- INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC SERIES 2007-A1 - REMIC PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-A1

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2006

Recording Date of DOT: 1/3/2007

Reception No. of DOT: 2007000741

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$380,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $326,097.73

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 2, OAKLAND HEIGHTS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 5271 East Highway 86, 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, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/26/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531

9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 14-001780

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice NO. 2023-0096

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0093

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/23/2023 1:37:00

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: CARLOS ENCINIAS

Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/5/2013

Recording Date of DOT: 6/20/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013051483

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$211,715.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date

hereof: $167,655.19

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 2, BLOCK 6, THE MEADOW, FILLING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT

THEREOF RECORDED IN JULY 29, 1987 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 8721780 AND REPLAT

THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 1987

AT RECEPTION NUMBER 8733897, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 3435 W Aster Ct, Castle Rock, CO 80109

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Douglas County News Press

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 #: 00000009811258

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0093

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0098

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/26/2023 12:08:00 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: WILLIAM ARVIDSSON AND ANN MARIE ARVIDSSON

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC.DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/22/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 11/19/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019078925

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $259,239.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,473.32

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.

Which has the address of: 9626 Whitecliff Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/26/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-030075

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0098

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0084

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/3/2023 3:14:00

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:

JUSTIN MICHAEL SHUCK

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

MORRISON HOME FUNDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/26/2018

Recording Date of DOT: 6/29/2018

Reception No. of DOT: 2018039339

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $403,160.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $395,697.51

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, CASTLE OAKS ESTATES FILING NO. 5, AMENDMENT NO. 1 PLAT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 998 Mcmurdo Circle , Castle Rock, 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, August 23, 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: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/3/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

N. APRIL WINECKI Colorado Registration #: 34861 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-029838

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0084

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aurora NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0078

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/26/2023 11:37:00

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: Mohsine Tazi and Ghita Bouanane

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Movement Mortgage, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Movement Mortgage, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/28/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 8/13/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020074765

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$408,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $361,568.32

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the 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, BLOCK 3, ROCKINGHORSE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 8820 S Duquesne Ct , Aurora, CO 80016

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, August 16, 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: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/26/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

MARCELLO G. ROJAS

Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO230014

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0078

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0082

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2023 11:38:00 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: Rodolfo Gonzalez and Claire M Gonzalez

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Guild Mortgage Company LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/24/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 7/29/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020068256

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $327,360.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $312,909.40

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 50, CHALLENGER PARK TOWNHOMES, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9576 Deerhorn Court 50 , 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, August 23, 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: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/1/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

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

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-23-956189-LL

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0082

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0091

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/22/2023 3:20:00

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: Alice Keshmeshian

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Public Notices

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/25/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 11/15/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021127809

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $415,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $406,691.15

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 55, BLOCK 5, METZLER RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 4094 Storm Cloud Way, Castle Rock, CO 80104

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 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: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/23/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DEANNE R. STODDEN

Colorado Registration #: 33214

1550 WEWATTA STREET SUITE 710, DENVER, COLORADO 80202

Phone #: (303) 623-1800

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 8021.0046

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0091

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock

NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0087

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2023 9:08:00

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: Julie Dao

Original Beneficiary: Red Rocks Credit Union

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Red Rocks Credit Union

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/7/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 5/14/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021062313

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$70,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $69,304.89

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 34, BLOCK 8, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

4422 Whippoorwill Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 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: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/12/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DEANNE R. STODDEN

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, August 16, 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: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/26/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RYAN BOURGEOIS

Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000009794157

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0077

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0085

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/4/2023 10:04:00

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: KAITLIN HAMOR AND CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/7/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 10/9/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020098428

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-027329

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0085

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following ordinance was adopted as amended on the second and final reading at a regular public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas on July 11, 2023:

ORDINANCE NO. O-023-003

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SHORT-TERM RENTALS

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas (“Board”), Colorado has authority pursuant to Section 30-15-401(1)(s) Colorado Revised Statutes (“C.R.S.”) to enact ordinances which license and regulate an owner or owner's agent who rents or advertises the owner's lodging unit for a short-term rental; to fix the fees, terms, and manner for issuing and revoking licenses issued for such units; and to regulate a vacation rental service; and

WHEREAS, the Board respects the rights of private property owners to use and enjoy their property, and desires to ensure that lodging units rented for short-term rental are operated in a manner that protects the health, safety, and quality of life of the residents and visitors of Douglas County; and

WHEREAS, the Board hereby finds, determines, and declares that adoption of this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants and visitors of Douglas County, Colorado.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS as follows:

Section I. Scope of Ordinance and Authority

section 38-33.3-103 (30) C.R.S.

“Lease” means an agreement or act by which an owner gives to a tenant, for valuable consideration, possession and use of property or a portion thereof for a definite term, at the end of which term the owner has a right to retake control and use of the property.

“Lessee” means the party to a lease that has obtained the temporary right to use and occupy property or a portion thereof.

“Licensee” means the Owner(s) of record of a Short-Term Rental Property regulated under this Ordinance. “Licensee” and “Owner” or “Owner(s)” may be used interchangeably in this Ordinance.

“Owner” means the owner or owners of record of a Lodging Unit in unincorporated Douglas County.

“Local Responsible Agent” means an individual or the representative of a property management company, who is not a lessee of the Short-Term Rental Property and who is designated by an Owner, applicant, or Licensee to serve as the local agent who shall have access and authority to assume management of the Lodging Unit and take remedial measures.

"Lodging Unit" means any Dwelling, but not a portion thereof, that is available for Short-Term Rental; except that the term excludes a Hotel Unit.

“Short-Term Rental” means the rental of a Lodging Unit for a term of less than thirty (30) consecutive days.

“Short-Term Rental Property” means a Lodging Unit available for lease for a term of less than thirty (30) consecutive days.

"Vacation Rental Service" means a person that operates a website or any other digital platform that provides a means through which an Owner or Local Responsible Agent may offer a Lodging Unit, or portion thereof, for Short-Term Rentals, and from which the person financially benefits.

Section III. Short-Term Rental License Required, Transferability

A. It shall be unlawful for an Owner to use a Lodging Unit for Short-Term Rentals or to lease or advertise for lease, or to permit the leasing or advertising for lease any Short-Term Rental Property within the County without a valid license for the same issued pursuant to this Ordinance.

B. Short-Term Rental license applications that comply with the license application provisions herein for existing Short-Term Rental Properties shall be submitted to the County no later than ninety (90) days from the effective date of this Ordinance.

C. No license issued under this Ordinance shall be transferable and no license is valid as to any person or entity other than the person or entity named thereon.

D. Lessees of the Short-Term Rental Property may not be issued a Short-Term Rental license.

Section IV. License Application, Term and Renewal, Local Responsible Agent, and Noticing Requirements

A. License Application.

MORTGAGE, LLC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/13/2019

Date of DOT: 1/31/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020007297 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $257,818.00

Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $249,369.11

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 2404, LINCOLN SQUARE LOFTS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED ON OCTOBER 14, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005098823, AND THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON JUNE 17, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005054931

AS AMENDED IN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR LINCOLN SQUARE LOFTS RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005098822 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME INCLUDING THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE LCE PARKING SPACE NO(S). 2404, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED PURSUANT TO THE DECLARATION AND DEPICTED ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 10176 Park Meadows Dr 2404, Lone Tree, CO 80124

OF

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$515,465.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $493,130.55

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 3, BLOCK 3, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 6B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

10621 Clarke Farms Drive, 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, August 23, 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: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/4/2023

This Ordinance is authorized pursuant to Section 30-15-401(1)(s) C.R.S., and shall apply to ShortTerm Rental Lodging Units, as defined herein, in all zone districts in unincorporated Douglas County. A Dwelling within a Planned Development (PD) shall not be licensed as a Short-Term Rental Property unless such PD specifically allows such use. This Ordinance shall not apply to:

A. Lodging services in hotels, motels, or campgrounds.

B. Hotel Units.

C. Bed and breakfast establishments.

D. Properties with long-term leases of more than thirty (30) consecutive days.

E. Lodging Units that are not leased more than 14 days in a calendar year and not advertised as a short-term rental on a regular basis.

F. Dwellings owned by a Country Club for use by its members or their guests to utilize the Country Club’s facilities and adjacent amenities. This shall not be construed in a way that permits the advertising and leasing of said Dwellings to the public.

Section II. Definitions

As used in this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires:

“Advertise” means any act, method, or means of drawing attention to a Short-Term Rental Property for purposes of promoting the same for Lease or occupancy.

“Country Club” means a privately owned club, often with a membership and admittance by invitation or sponsorship, that generally offers both a variety of recreational sports and facilities for dining and entertaining.

“Dwelling” means a building or portion thereof permitted for, and used exclusively for, residential occupancy, including single-family, two-family, and multi-family dwellings, but not including garages, barns, recreational vehicles, tents, or similar structures.

“Department” means the Department of Community Development.

“Director” means the Director of Community Development, or the Director's designee.

“Hotel Unit” means a portion of a structure that is used by a business establishment to provide commercial lodging to the general public for predominantly overnight or weekly stays, classified as a hotel or motel for purposes of property taxation, and not a unit in a condominium as defined in

1. Applications for a Short-Term Rental Property license shall be submitted to the Department on a form provided by the Department.

2. The application shall not be deemed complete until all required information identified in this subsection is submitted.

3. Incomplete applications shall not be accepted and may be returned to the applicant.

4. An application may be submitted by the Owner or by a non-Owner applicant with notarized written consent of the Owner.

5. It is the duty of each Short-Term Rental Property Owner to ensure that all information provided in a license application is always up to date and it shall be unlawful for an Owner to fail to provide updated information to the County within ten (10) days after the date upon which the current information provided is no longer accurate.

6. The following shall be submitted to the Department, unless waived by the Director:

a. A completed license application on the form provided by the Department.

b. A written, notarized declaration that the Local Responsible Agent is entitled to act, in the Owner's absence, as the representative of the Owner on issues related to the Lodging Unit, the Short-Term Rental, and the Short-Term Rental Property and agrees that the Owner and Local Responsible Agent shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this Ordinance.

c. The license application review fee.

d. A copy of the Renter Information Interior Signage that complies with the requirements of Section V.M. that will be posted on or within the subject Lodging Unit.

e. A copy of the Renter Written Instructions that comply with the requirements of Section V.N. that will be placed in the subject Lodging Unit.

f. A parking plan that complies with the requirements of Section V.H.

g. An affidavit signed by the Owner, under penalty of perjury, certifying that the Short-Term Rental Property complies with the life safety standards set forth in Section V.E., and that the Renter Information Interior Signage and Renter Written Instructions required by Sections V.M. and V.N. will be posted and placed at a conspicuous location on or in the Short-Term Rental Property and will remain there in good condition for the duration of the license term.

h. For the first licensing year, a copy of the Use Permit issued by the Douglas County Health Department for the On-Site Wastewater Treatment System specifying a change in use to a Short-Term Rental, as applicable.

i. For the first licensing year, copies of inspection reports and determinations from the Douglas

/s/ Roberta Nelson

Roberta Nelson, Deputy Clerk

ADOPTED AS AMENDED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING on July 11, 2023, and ordered published in the DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWSPRESS.

By: /s/ Abe Laydon Abe Laydon, Chair

ATTEST: /s/ Roberta Nelson

Roberta Nelson, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945712

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

I, Todd Jessen, am bringing forward my land patent benefit.

If anyone interested in examining or challenging this claim by 8-28-2023 do so here: https://www. coeurdesigned.com/landpatent

Legal Notice No. 945630

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 2.281

A Bill for an Ordinance Approving and Accomplishing the Annexation of Contiguous Unincorporated Territory Known as the Coyle/ Perkins Property in Douglas County

The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on July 10, 2023.

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.

Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945726

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 1.582

A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Rightof-Way Purchase and Sale Agreement By and Between Savanna Properties LLC and the Town of Parker for a Portion of Lot 22A, Block 1, Twenty Mile Village Filing No. 2

The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on July 10, 2023.

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.

Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945725

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 3.361

A Bill for an Ordinance Zoning Certain Property

Within the Town of Parker, Colorado, Known as the Coyle/Perkins Property to PD-Planned Development District Pursuant to the Town of Parker Land Development Ordinance and Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map to Conform Therewith

The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on July 10, 2023.

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the Town Clerk, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado.

Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945727

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF COURT HEARING AND FILING DEADLINE ON PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION

Public notice is hereby given that Elk Creek Fire Protection District, Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District, and North Fork Fire Protection District (the “Districts”) have initiated the proposed consolidation of the Districts into a single fire protection district, pursuant to §32-1-602, C.R.S. The Districts have filed a consolidation resolution and concurring resolutions proposing the consolidation with the Jefferson County Court.

A court hearing to determine whether the consolidation should be referred to voters in November, 2023 will be held in Jefferson County District Court, Division 2 on the date listed below in case

number 1948CV6431.

Hearing Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 1:30 pm

Any eligible elector, property owner, county, or municipality which desire to oppose the consolidation or the inclusion of property or territory within the proposed consolidated district shall file a written and verified petition with the Court no later than the filing deadline listed below.

Opposition Filing Deadline: Friday, July 21, 2023

Petitions opposing or objecting to the proposed consolidation are limited to (i) the failure of any of the Districts to comply with the statutory consolidation process; or (ii) the provision of new and unwanted service to the petitioner's property by the proposed consolidated district. §32-1-602(2) (d), C.R.S.

At the hearing, the Districts will be seeking a Court Order setting an election in each of the Districts for voters, on November 7, 2023, to consider whether to approve the proposed consolidation and related mill levy increase to enable the consolidated District to collect a mill levy up to 16 mills. The proposed consolidated District would be called the Conifer Fire Protection District, if formed, and would provide fire protection and emergency response services throughout the area currently served by the Districts.

Legal Notice No. 945710

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 2:45 p.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://us06web.zoom.us/j/86354332529?pwd=Y

nlDY2ZXbXJIcEh3L0VMTmFUd3NUZz09

Meeting ID: 863 5433 2529; Passcode: 076443; Phone number: 1-720-707-2699.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the 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: PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. 945707

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2022 budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information:

Call: 303-858-1802 PIN: 1102

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget is on file in the office of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112, 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:

CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.

1, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Legal Notice No. 945709

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #030-23 YOUTH CARE COMPACT

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Douglas County respectfully requests responses from responsible, qualified firms for research, development, implementation and evaluation planning for a new program of the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative (DCMHI), a case management consortium model, the Youth Care Compact.

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

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

RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Five (5) copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #03023, Youth Care Compact Program Development”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 945736

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, to Chavez Construction, Inc., for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2023 Lone Tree Municipal Building Park Lot Overlay Project. The project provided for 64,000 Square Feet of 2-inch mill and overlay of parking lot asphalt including aggregate base repair and restriping, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

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

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

By:

Justin Schmitz,

Director of Public Works & Mobility

Legal Notice No. 945679

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Markings – Crosswalks/Symbols (CIP22-017) and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kolbe Striping, Inc., 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 27th day of July, 2023, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

Legal Notice NO. 945692

First Publication: July 13th, 2023

Second Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030293, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23001177

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1

Plaintiff: v. BRIDGET BARTELDS et al.

Defendant(s)

Regarding: LOT 141, LONE TREE FILING NO. 16-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Purported common address: 8746 CROOKED STICK PLACE, LONE TREE, CO 80124 ("the Property"); also known as: 8746 CROOKED STICK PL LONE TREE, CO 80124 (the “Property”)

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 2, 2023, 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 7th day September 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 $667,478.30

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 JANEWAY LAW FIRM #15592, 9540 MAROON CIR Suite 320 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, Phone: (855) 2639295 Fax: (303) 706-9994 JLF No.: 19-022876

Dated 7/13/2023, Castle Rock, CO

Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice

OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030420, Division/ Courtroom # 6

SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23001115

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff:

v. DANIELLE DEVAULT, Defendant(s)

Regarding: LOT 32, BLOCK 1, PLUM CREEK FAIRWAY 16 SUBDIVISION FILING NO 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 657 BALSA DR, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104 ("the Property").; also known as: 657 BALSA DR CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104 (the “Property”)

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on May 17, 2023, 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 24th day August 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 $62,095.68

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 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C., Lynn M. Janeway #15592, 9540 MAROON CIR Suite 320 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, Phone: (855) 263-9295 Fax: (303) 706-9994 JLF No.: 21-025424

Dated 6/29/2023, Castle Rock, CO

Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 945621

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Published In: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

NOTICE OF BAR DATE AND PROCEDURE FOR FILING CLAIMS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Receiver Cordes & Company, LLC (“Receiver”), in its capacity as the duly Court appointed receiver for Tri-County Health Department (“TCHD”), has established a procedure for asserting claims against TCHD or the receivership estate of Tri-County Health Department (“Receivership Estate”).

THE DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS WITH THE RECEIVER IS JULY 31, 2023

If you have a claim against TCHD or the Receivership Estate, you must submit a separate Claim Form for each such claim to the Receiver, no later than 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Mountain Time) on Monday, July 31, 2023. The Claim Form must be received by the Receiver by this date and time, and may be submitted via e-mail, U.S. Mail or overnight delivery such that the completed Claim Form arrives on or before the bar date, at the following:

Cordes & Company, LLC

Attn: Thomas Plumb 5299 DTC Boulevard, Suite 600 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 E-mail: tplumb@cordesco.com

The Court approved Claim Form for submitting claims against TCHD or the Receivership Estate is available and may be obtained by contacting the Receiver at tplumb@cordesco.com.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT ANY AND ALL OTHER PENDING SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS AGAINST TCHD OR THE RECEIVERSHIP

LETTERS

a representative use their platform to amplify the narrative against the LGBTQIA community is not healthy for our community and only seeks to divide further. Douglas County and HD 39 deserve better.

Margaret Furlow Highlands Ranch

The decline of Castle Rock e rate of growth approved by some on Castle Rock Town Council is stunning, especially when you consider that most of the new buildings are nothing more than overpriced apartments that aren’t a ordable by most people who work within the city. ese massive apartment complexes, which are being approved by the Planning Commision and Town Council, are a windfall for developers, but do absolutely nothing for the equity position of the renters. Were these approved to increase the pro tability, and cash ow, of the developers, because there is absolutely no way these will help the renters gain a foothold within this community. As an example, the new 300 apartments by Sam’s have an approximate price of $1,800 for a one-bedroom, $2,400 for a two-bedroom and almost $3,000 for a three-bedroom. How does this foster community inclusion when the average teacher make $4,500 per month before taxes, and the average retail

worker makes $17 per hour?

e master plan calls for 140,000 people at full build-out with 80,000 by 2030, however the town is pushing that number right now, e infrastructure lags behind signi cantly, with I-25 backups constantly including exits, terrible accidents on the frontage roads, and very limited parking in downtown, which is detrimental for longstanding traditions such as the Starlighting, the Oktoberfest, Music at Festival Park, and the summer Farmers Market. Were the residents of Castle Rock, and the downtown businesses, really considered by the elected o cials, especially considering there is no transit system in Castle Rock.

Dave Martin Castle Rock

Rep. Bradley stated: “I question why there’s a push to elevate a particular group of people — those in the LGBTQ community — over others.”

Seems to me that very few people who are both decent and sensible would see in Pride Month any sort of elevation of the LGBTQ community “over others.” Rather, I think people who are both decent and sensible see Pride Month as an opportunity for members of the LGBTQ community to celebrate their acceptance in the community as people deserving of basic human dignity in the face of a history and a continuing present of vicious bigotry.

Rep. Bradley stated: “Mr. Cox took o ense to me calling out that the rainbow ag is being used by groomers.”

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945685

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 28, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Champaben Patel be changed to Champa Patel

Case No.: 23C369

By: Judge Brian Fields, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Bradley tra cs in vicious slurs

In her July 14 opinion piece (tinyurl.com/bradleycol), state Rep. Brandi Bradley responded to a piece from Chad Cox that Colorado Community Media published on July 10 (tinyurl.com/lettercox).

Mr. Cox, who is a Navy veteran, had taken issue with a post (tinyurl.com/bradleypost) on Rep. Bradley’s Facebook page in which, implicitly referencing LGBTQ Pride Month, she stated, “Our veterans and our military DESERVE a month of celebration, not naked grown men grooming our children.”

At the end of her own CCM essay, Rep. Bradley tacitly invited “constructive feedback on [her] viewpoints.” I would like to o er some here.

Yes, Mr. Cox did, as all people who are both decent and sensible ought to do. To insinuate that all members of the LGBTQ community are “groomers” is a vicious slur. See Point 1 above.

Rep. Bradley suggested that in accordance with Pride Month : “We must pledge our allegiance, even in violation of our conscience, lest we be derided in public as an ignorant hater; or otherwise shamed and booed back into compliance.”

Actually, no one is demanding that anyone else do anything, apart from refrain from slurring whole communities with words like “groomer.” See Point 2 above.

I sincerely hope Rep. Bradley nds this feedback helpful.

Legal Notice No. 945684

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 5, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Chad Ryan Soloway-VanDoorninck be changed to Chad Ryan VanDoorninck

Case No.: 23C394

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945708

First Publication: July 20, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 10, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of SYLVESTER KOJOUI

Eric Brody Castle Pines