Castle Rock News Press December 28, 2023

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Homes sit in the Castle Pines area in August. Homeowners are facing steep increases in their property tax bills around the Denver PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD metro area, an issue that officials in Douglas County have called attention to over the last several months.

Local officials want to provide small cut in impending hike

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Setting up a potential legal battle with the state, Douglas County officials publicly objected to a state entity’s move that rejected their efforts to provide a small cut to the impending spike in homeowners’ property tax bills. The county plans to challenge

the state’s decision.

It’s an issue of “usurping local control,” said Commissioner Abe Laydon during a Dec. 19 news conference in Castle Rock.

Douglas officials framed the state’s move — a unanimous action by a five-person board that includes three Democrats and two Republicans, according to one member — as political.

Local taxes are in the spotlight after homeowners around the Denver metro area checked a notice from their county assessors this spring and saw

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that their home value had jumped by sometimes shocking amounts.

Driven by a costly real-estate market, those home values — as calculated for tax purposes — have spiked since the last time homeowners received notices of value two years ago.

In Douglas County, residential properties faced increases between 30% and 60%, with a median of 47%.

The high increase in property values means families’ property tax bills could jump up next year.

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That’s because when property values rise, the amount of taxes people owe goes up — even if local governments’ tax rates themselves don’t change.

Property taxes partly fund county governments, but they also fund school districts, fire and library districts, and other local entities.

After many homeowners in Douglas County filed challenges, or appeals, to blunt the increase on their home values, the median increase went down slightly.

That number was set to come down even more after Douglas County’s elected leaders voted on Sept. 19 to cut the increase in residential property values by around 4 percentage points across the board.

The move was expected to provide an average of $223 in estimated

property tax relief for owners of single-family homes, townhomes or condominiums.

Even Toby Damisch, who heads the county’s property valuation office, says that would be small relief.

But the five-person state Board of Equalization, which reviewed Douglas County’s action, struck the relief down.

State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Democrat who also sits on the equalization board, said the question about Douglas County’s action was: “Is this fair and just across the state?”

The board decided it wasn’t, he said.

“Imagine you live on County Line Road,” Hansen said. On the north side, in Arapahoe County, people would end up effectively paying a higher tax rate than those to the south in Douglas County — even though they may live in the same firefighting district.

Although the amount of relief could have been relatively small in relation to homeowners’ full tax

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If “every other county in the state does the same thing that Douglas County did, we’re out $100 million.

It would have been almost $100 million out of school budgets,” Hansen argued.

Tracie Rainey, the longtime director of the nonprofit Colorado School Finance Project, said how Douglas’ move would have affected school finance is “hypothetical” because there’s not precedence as to whether the state would or wouldn’t have to step in and pay school districts the difference.

Douglas County pointed to a statement by Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat who provided a statement to The Denver Post that said he was “disappointed in the equalization board’s decision.”

“While Douglas County’s approach isn’t a long-term solution, it (would have provided) relief this year,” Polis’ statement to the Post said.

Damisch argued that the state board struck down Douglas’ move even though the county was still within compliance with state policy.

Different perspectives

In Damisch’s eyes, the county’s move was a justified way to provide relief in an especially expensive housing market in Douglas County.

“Even after our 4% adjustment was made, the increase in residential assessments in Douglas County were still higher” than in other nearby counties, Damisch said.

Even though homeowners around the Denver metro area in general face much higher tax bills next year than this year — meaning a potential jump in funding for local governments — some local entities felt a small cut to the increase in their property tax revenue would pose a problem for their budgets.

In particular, West Metro Fire Rescue, an agency that serves parts of Jefferson County but also the Roxborough area, has been vocal about its concerns.

“We are seeing 30% (to) 40% increases in some of our major assets.

A fire truck that I could have purchased a few years ago for $800,000 now (costs) $1.2 million,” Jeremy Metz, deputy chief of administration for West Metro Fire, said at a September meeting at the Douglas County leaders’ headquarters in

Castle Rock.

State officials “heard loud and clear from the fire districts” that they were objecting to Douglas County’s decision, Hansen said.

Speaking about school districts, Damisch said the argument about Douglas’ action being harmful to either the school district or state school funding “doesn’t hold water” because, as a result of 2023’s newly calculated property values, Douglas property owners will be contributing a significant amount more to school funding than in prior years.

“And as a result of that, the state of Colorado will be able to contribute (to school district funding) significantly less than they have had to in the past,” Damisch argued.

Hansen felt it was inaccurate to view a school district’s funding in terms of potentially reaching “a cap” in a situation where local property tax revenue increases.

“We’re not even close to full funding of education. We’ve been playing catchup for 40 years” because of the Gallagher Amendment and the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, two pieces of state policy that have affected taxation, Hansen said. He added: “We have exceptionally low property taxes in Colorado.”

Because Colorado is struggling to wipe out its shortfall of education funding, Hansen said, if some amount of property tax money is taken out of the equation in Douglas County, the state would have to fill that gap.

Rainey, the outside school finance expert, painted a murkier picture of how funding issues could play out.

She said when local property tax revenue goes up as a result of new property values, “the state just gets to put in less” into a given school district.

That’s because school districts “are capped” and can only raise a certain amount of revenue, she said.

School district voters can pass what’s called a “mill levy override” — a property tax rate increase — but districts are capped on those also, she said, based on a state formula.

So if the local share of school funding, from local property taxes, goes up so much “that (a district) can be completely locally funded, that’s great, but they can’t go beyond that,” Rainey said, speaking about a scenario where the state share of the school district’s funding would go down to zero.

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Some Thoughts About the Future of the MLS in Light of Commission Lawsuits

Sellers, buyers and real estate professionals are all contemplating the future of real estate following the blockbuster verdict (and pending litigation) against the National Association of Realtors and several highprofile real estate franchises, such as RE/MAX. The multi-billion-dollar verdict was in favor of home sellers who questioned why they should be required to compensate agents who represent the buyers of their properties. Shouldn’t buyers pay for their own representation?

The verdict seemed to ignore one crucial fact — that the buyers’ agents are not compensated by the seller but by the seller’s agent who agreed to share his commission with any MLS member who procured and represented the buyer.

It’s such a crucial aspect of selling real estate. What seller in his right mind would list his or her home with “little old me” if I couldn’t enlist the services of 25,000 other brokers by listing each home on a common database and offering to split my listing commission with them if they brought the buyer?

I’ve written about this before. It’s called “cooperation and compensation.”

Each member of the multiple listing service (MLS) agrees to cooperate with every other member, and includes in his MLS listing the amount of his commission that he’s willing to give another member who produces the buyer.

It’s a good deal for the buyer.

Why hire me as your agent if I don’t have the opportunity to get paid for the listing you fall in love with?

The litigants in the NAR lawsuit would like to see buyers sign an agreement to pay me a certain dollar amount if I get them to the closing table on a home they want to buy. Currently, brokers who bring a buyer can expect between 2 and 3 percent of the sale price as compensation. That comes from sharing a 4- to 6percent listing commission earned by the other agent for taking their home to market.

It’s much easier to choose the best listing agent based on the services he or she will perform in getting one’s home seen in the best possible light by the greatest number of potential buyers, than it is to choose the best buyer’s agent who is going to do little more than initiate an MLS alert for active listings

which match the buyer’s search criteria, then providing physical access to the listings which that buyer wants to see.

The graphic at the bottom of this page describes the multitude of services offered to sellers by Golden Real Estate.

Although we provide equally important services to buyers, they are more intangible, such as negotiating for the best price, helping win bidding wars on competitive listings, negotiating inspection resolution, etc. It’s easy to show how well we marketed and sold listings; we can’t show how well we served buyers.

The verdict won against NAR and the big brokerage companies may be a “blockbuster,” but it’s hard to envision much changing from how our Denver MLS does business, or how the Colorado Real Estate Commission might modify the seller and buyer listing agreements we’re required to use in our transactions.

Let’s start with the state-mandated listing agreement for sellers. For as long as I’ve been a Realtor, it has contained a fields for entering the amount of commission charged by the listing agent and the amount of that commission the agent will offer to brokers who bring the buyer. There’s no pre-filled percentage or dollar amount, and we’re instructed by licensing law and Realtor ethics that there is no standard or customary number to enter in each of those fields.

Meanwhile, the MLS has always allowed the listing agent to enter any per-

centage or dollar amount (even $1) as the amount of compensation he or she will offer to other MLS members. So no change is needed there. (Recently, however, the MLS has allowed us to enter $0 instead of $1 in that field.)

Meanwhile, on the state-mandated buyer agency agreement, there have always been (as far back as I remember in my two decades of service) fields for entering the amount that the buyer will pay his agent (if anything), and whether he will seek compensation from the seller’s agent, and, failing that, whether or not the buyer will make up the difference of a specific amount of compensation to his or her agent. So, no changes are needed to that form.

There may be some disruption in other markets, but not here. Even if sellers are told they don’t have to pay buyers’ agents for their work, I picture every seller wanting to pay their listing agent enough commission to allow the offer of compensation, because failing to do so runs the risk of getting fewer showings and offers.

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Jim Smith on Title Insurance:

Like any seasoned listing agent, I have my preferred title companies based on years of experience working with them. I have found the escrow officers of some firms more attentive and better at handling issues that may arise, so I definitely recommend one for my seller to use.

I admit that I should remind them it’s their decision and point them to Garry’s website, but a choice based on it would be based solely on price. Then we could talk.

Where I think agents go wrong is when they have an in-house title company and they get spiffed for “capturing” a seller for that title company and probably don’t suggest their client shop other companies.

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Thanks to Golden Real Estate’s excellent broker associates, and thanks to modern internet and cellular connectivity, Rita and I are taking the plunge, so-to-speak, and will embark next week on a 122-day world cruise on the Viking Sky (above).

We leave from Los Angeles on Jan. 6th and return from London on May 6th. I will not only continue to perform most of my real estate duties (except in-person tasks), including writing this column each week, I will

also publish a daily travelogue which you’re invited to receive by email. I’ll be receiving and responding to voicemail, only answering the phone when I’m ashore, where I can also return calls. I’ll continue to receive all the usual real estate information by email and have access to our MLS, so I will be sufficiently upto-date on the topics I like to write about in this space. Feel free to call or email me about selling or buying a home while I’m away, so I can refer you to the broker associate who I feel best suits you and your needs.

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Better latte than never: Coffee cafe opens in Crystal Valley

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

As the sky began to brighten over Crystal Valley Ranch, people in hats, coats and gloves lined up outside of the new building housing Oo-de-Lally Coffee.

“Any line is worth it,” Castle Rock resident Staci McCormack told Colorado Community Media as she queued up with plans to order an almond milk latte.

“We’ve been waiting to have an inside coffee place here in Crystal Valley,” Lori Byon said while sitting with two friends at a table amid the crowd. “We’re so excited.”

The shop, which opened the doors to its newly constructed brick-and-mortar place at sunrise on Dec. 1, is the second iteration of Oo-de-Lally Coffee. The business started in

2020 as a “coffee cabin” in a parking lot across from the fire station on Crystal Valley Road. It was inspired by the tiny mobile coffee stands the owner, Sarah Haymon, saw growing up in Alaska.

Now, with the help of Coast 2 Coast meal prep and CastleDough bakery, Oo-de-Lally serves scones, muffins, overnight oats and yogurt plus sandwiches on bagels and focaccia bread in addition to its coffee creations. For those on the run, there’s still a drive-thru window. But for everyone else, there’s seating at pub-height counters along the windows and a scattering of tables for small groups — including a few accompanied by swings instead of chairs! Outdoor seating, complete with expansive views, can be found on the rooftop patio.

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The 1,700-square-foot cafe, located next door to where her coffee cabin used to be, was supposed to be a seven or eight month build but actually took over two years, Haymon said.

The delays took a financial toll on the business, so Haymon created a Go Fund Me account on Oct. 29.

She received $2,440 in support before she disabled the fundraiser a few days later. She also received, in response to the post, several unexpected donations of time, expertise and materials from members of the community that helped her get the coffee house open.

“It was just incredible,” Haymon said. “The community and the outpour was unbelievable.”

Finished just in time for the holidays, Oo-de-Lally is festooned inside and out with greenery, redand-white Christmas decor, and a seasonal drink menu filled with festive flavor combinations.

Haymon said she’ll miss the close

quarters and humbleness of the 8-by-16-foot trailer in which her business began. But it’s her aspiration to create a place where customers — both the ones she’s gotten to know over the last three years and the new folks — can feel at home.

McCormack, a long-time customer, thinks Oo-de-Lally brings something different to the coffee house idea. More than just getting a caffeine fix, she said it’s an opportunity to encounter connection.

“I felt that even at their cabin — the way they would relate to you as a customer,” she said.

Haymon, a proud Christian, chalks the difference up to a couple of things. First, it’s a faith-based business and, second, she and her staff just love and care for people.

“And I mean, obviously, coffee is delicious, too,” she said.

IF YOU GO Oo-de-Lally Coffee is at 488 Crystal Valley Parkway in Castle Rock. It’s open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Drag queens Aundria Sinclair, Shirley Delta Blow and Anna Staysha performed at the PrideFest on Aug. 26. Their show was delayed by protesters, but the audience gave a standing ovation at the end.

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IN REWIND FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In 2023, Douglas County continued to experience a lot of growth. Leaders such as Castle Rock, Parker, and Lone Tree, along with Douglas County commissioners worked throughout the year to address infrastructure, zoning and cost.

The Douglas County Commission continued to gain attention throughout 2023 for in-board fighting, which now has reached the courts with Commissioner Lora Thomas filing a lawsuit. County costs are reaching $50,000.

Property tax is also an ongoing issue the county is working to address. With housing prices still soaring, the county found a loophole to try and reduce property taxes for Douglas County residents.

However, the issue will likely be decided in 2024 as the state has ruled against the county’s plan to provide relief to residents who are facing up to 40% property tax increases this year.

A group of protesters who gathered on behalf of an organization called Patriot Front, according to those with PrideFest, walk down the road on Aug. 26 across from the Douglas County Fairgrounds entrance.

Before leaving, the group had protested near the parking lot next to where PrideFest was taking place.

PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

School district

The Douglas County School District saw a lot of changes late in the year. Board President Brian Peterson resigned to move out of state.

In the November election, incumbent Susan Meek was elected to a new term with her slate of Valerie Thompson and Brad Geiger.

The district will also be able to give teachers a

raise in 2024 after voters approved a ballot measure to provide the needed funding. However, voters rejected another measure that would have gone toward building new schools and infrastructure. The district will work to find a solution to address those issues in 2024.

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As immigrants increasingly make their way into the U.S., politics has created more issues as border states bus them into cities such as Denver. Recently, Douglas County has stated they do not have the resources to help.

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As the Republican party continues to be divided, reporters for Colorado Community Media went in-depth on what ILLUSTRATION BY LEAH NEU this could mean for the party as the 2024 elections come into view.

Protesters hold up signs near the entrance at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Aug. 26 during Douglas County PrideFest. Another group of protesters had gathered PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD nearby.

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With residents facing unprecedented property tax increases, Gov. Jared Polis and the Democratic-led state legislature put Proposition HH on the ballot, which failed in a landslide. The governor then called PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD for a special session to find a solution.

Douglas County school board member David Ray receives a standing ovation from friends, family and community members at a reception on Nov. 14 to honor his time on the board. Ray finished his eight years on the board on Nov. 14. PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD

Members of Able Shepherd stand in front of the stage at Castle Rock PrideFest on Aug. 26 to block the “G-rated” drag show. After negotiations with event security, protesters eventually moved so that the PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD stage was visible and the show could continue.

Nickels sit on a table at Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon’s “Harvard for a Nickel” talk on Oct. 26 in Castle Rock. Laydon said the cost for him to attend a Harvard program, $17,400, was roughly one nickel per county resident. Nickels were on hand at the event for anyone who wanted to take one. Laydon hosted an educational session rather than repay the county for the 2023 training.

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Jared Polis had a tough year as the state’s leader as housing affordability and availability took centerstage.

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New year, new chapter

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t was tough writing this column.

It is tough because it will be my last. For nearly two years now I have had the privilege of writing whatever I feel FROM THE like from week to week. I started it EDITOR with the hopes of letting our readers get to know me and my family. After all, we ask you all to share your stories all the time.

Why shouldn’t I? However, it became more as the Thelma Grimes years went on. I have come to see how amazing our readers are over the last few years. When it feels like we have nothing but an angry world — I would get a quick email from a reader saying my column was appreciated, restoring some faith.

When a mom at my son’s pediatric dentist recognized me and again thanked me for the column that addresses local, national and personal issues that mean a lot to her ... it meant something.

When another reader told me that a column I wrote about myself and struggles with weight loss meant enough to him that he sent it to his sister in Arizona who was also struggling ... it meant a lot to me.

In all honesty, not all emails have been friendly. I have had my share of comments from those who completely disagree. The ones who disagreed with civility have my respect, and I always considered their points of view.

No matter what topic I chose each week, I always took pride in knowing I am sharing something personal, or giving my opinion on something that matters, and I am not the final word on any topic.

I have truly appreciated the support from our readers.

I was recently offered a new opportunity to move on. It was a tough decision, as I am seeing my vision for our south metro team come true in so many ways. We have strong reporters who are

working hard to bring readers news no other organization is covering.

What we have accomplished over the last year especially would not have been possible without the fantastic work of McKenna Harford, Nina Joss, Haley Lena, Ellis Arnold, Elisabeth Slay and Tayler Shaw.

I also have a special thank you to Scott Gilbert. His editing kept me in line as I have put these columns together and his friendship is probably one of the most important I will leave Colorado Community Media with.

I am so proud of my reporters and the hard work they have done throughout 2022 and 2023. It is the staff that made me think hard about this decision.

It is also the readers who made me second-guess my decision a few times.

As I move on to serve as an editor elsewhere, I still want to stress that community journalism and local news is near and dear to my heart.

Over the last year, thousands of journalists have lost their jobs nationwide as community news outlets continue to struggle. I worry about our future but hope those of you reading will continue to contribute to an important element of society. Please continue to contribute whatever you can to the work we do here.

Local news is my passion and will always have a place in my heart. It is where I have built a career that I am proud of and likely is the reason I have a new opportunity to expand on a professional level.

I wish you all a wonderful New Year. I again thank you for bringing me into your homes and taking my points of view each week.

And, as I said when I first started filling this space each week — remember how much kindness in this world matters right now. You never know what someone else is going through, and let’s make 2024 about getting back to civility even where we disagree.

Thelma Grimes has served as the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

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his is goodbye to 2023. I am not sure yet how this year will go down in history, but this was definitely a year in which you could not predict FINANCIAL anything, regardless STRATEGIES of the topic. Weather, politics, interest rates, the stock market, the economy and housing were difficult to anticipate or plan around.

Add in global unrest and a stubborn employment marPatricia Kummer ket, and you have a mixed pot. This uncertainty further adds confusion and volatility, causing many of us to want to hunker down and do nothing.

This is where I usually advise clients to only worry about things they have control over. So, what can you do to pull out a decent year at this late date? There are a few things you can do to save taxes for this year and plan better for next year.

First, always make sure you are maxing out contributions to all your qualified retirement plans. If you are too late for 2023, then start next year off by contributing the 2024 annual maximum of $23,000, or $30,500 if you are over age 50 for 401(k) plans

If you are eligible to fund a tax-deductible or a Roth IRA this year, then funding it as early as possible could be beneficial.

Things change quickly. Those of you following the Treasury market and interest rates may have missed the recent peak in the blink of an eye.

So too could other parts of the economy flip on a dime, so it is best to be prepared. Map out now what your one-, two- and five-year plan looks like so you can be ready to act on a moment’s notice. Keep your longterm strategy in place and resist making short-term changes to a goal that is out five to 10 years or longer.

You do have control over tax-loss harvesting in the next week or two if that can help offset gains or reduce some of your taxes. This is why planning is so important — you can identify what is no longer suitable for your portfolio and offset losses and gains to clean up your holdings and be ready for the new year.

You can also give money away before the end of the year if that is part of your plan. You can fund your charities or your donor-advised fund with appreciated assets to avoid paying taxes before your donation. For anyone wishing to reduce their taxable SEE KUMMER, P11

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Time for recall

Based on the lead article in the Dec. 14 issue it seems that many Douglas County residents are fed up with the infighting of the county commissioners. I’m wondering if someone has begun the process for a recall of all three commissioners, and a fresh start for governance. When elected officials fail in their charge to effectively lead and govern, a change is needed.

That time for change seems to be here and now in Douglas County. douglas.co.us/elections/recallelection-faq.

Doug Reese Highlands Ranch Boo for two

I attended the Oklahoma City/ Nuggets basketball game on Dec. 16. I would like to share an observation from the game experience.

Oklahoma has a player named Josh Giddey. He is alleged to have had a relationship with a girl who was a high school junior. Josh is 21, the girl in question, if a high school junior, would be 16 or 17.

Josh denies he was aware of her age. He was booed deliriously anytime he was involved in the game.

I would like to juxtapose that with the Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon walk-up song “Your Love.”

Lyrics from that song include “you know I like my girls a little bit older,” “I just want to use your love tonight” and “Stay the night but keep it undercover.” The lyrics can easily be interpreted as celebrating a relationship with a much younger girl. The crowd at the Rockies game cheer wildly when it is played, singing along. On the one hand we have an athlete who denies knowing the age of a girl he

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estate and gift to family members, the limit for 2023 is $17,000 per donor per recipient. So, a married couple can gift $34,000 to each recipient.

Next year that amount increases to $18,000 each.

Taxpayers over the age of 70 1/2 can send all or part of their required minimum distribution (RMD) to a charity and avoid paying taxes on that distribution up to $100,000.

allegedly had a relationship with, and he is booed. On the other hand we have Blackmon’s walkup song celebrating a relationship with a younger girl (may or may not be a minor) and is cheered wildly.

I find it very hard to square those two things. If you boo the first, you should also boo the second. I boo both.

John Salanitro Highlands Ranch Tired of Laydon and Teal

Thanks, Cindy Dalton, for helping organize the speakers who told Laydon and Teal how they feel about their treatment of fellow commissioner, Lora Thomas.

I agree that she has been treated outrageously by “the boys” who do not like her conservative ways.

After reading all the nasty things she has been accused of, I came to the conclusion that the boys are nitpicking, gaslighting show-offs who really enjoy spending taxpayer money to enhance their own egos. It is time they grew up.

It is time that citizens started to say no to this type of clown show.

Remember that at election time next year.

Mary Ann McCoy Lone Tree Commissioners’ issues

Thank you for providing real journalism of the county commissioners’ ongoing issues. Without your excellent coverage we would have no idea of what is going on in the commissioners’ office.

Looking forward to more of your unbiased and outstanding work.

Rance Massey Acres Green While you are busy giving away money, funding retirement or taking investment losses, the time will fly by, and the next opportunity may be close behind. Plan well for 2024 by making sure you are contributing, withholding, and planning to benefit you. Compounding really adds up year after year if you are organized and ready to participate.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner professional and a fiduciary for over 37 years and is a Senior Wealth Advisor for Mariner Wealth Advisors.

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Handlers in Idaho Springs, Brighton and beyond help the animals spread holiday joy

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sense of magic in the air sparks joy when people young and old see reindeer.

But for the owners of the reindeer, it’s a balance between creating a magical experience for people and making sure the reindeer are comfortable.

Kayla McIntosh, who owns Riverdale Reindeer of Colorado with her husband David McIntosh, said it’s easy these days for people to get caught up in school and work, which doesn’t always feel magical.

“But the ability to see an animal

that most people believe doesn’t actually exist,” Kayla McIntosh said. “And to see the kids light up and the parents really enjoy it and even learn things, it really is just a beautiful opportunity.”

Reindeer have been domesticated for thousands of years and have been used for various purposes. They also tend to make the holidays a little brighter by participating in holiday events across the metro area.

However, it takes a lot of work to prepare reindeer for events to ensure it’s a safe environment for the public and so the reindeer remain happy and healthy.

For each reindeer owner, training may look different, but it all starts with learning about the fascinating animal.

What makes reindeer a unique animal

Santa Bill (as he preferred to be called) at Laughing Valley Ranch in Idaho Springs has learned a lot about reindeer over his many years of working with them.

Just as other entities train their reindeer differently, reindeer are not all alike, he said. They each have a unique personality and different characteristics than other animals in the deer species.

“We want to educate everybody about reindeer and what magical animals they really are,” Santa Bill said.

When adults and children interact with the reindeer, Santa Bill includes an educational piece, which he calls a domestic livestock educational experience, that details reindeer adaptations for survival.

Reindeer can adapt to the changing seasons. They can change their coats and hooves and have amazing eyesight — they are the only animals that can see ultraviolet light, according to Santa Bill.

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train them to be petable animals.”

For events, the reindeer are set up in an enclosure which is decorated with garland, bows and lanterns around the holiday season.

It is important to the family to include an educational aspect where they can talk to the kids and other guests about what it is like to be in agriculture and to raise animals. The family loves to interact with the kids as well and typically provides treats, stickers and coloring sheets.

Although the reindeer don’t do long events, when they get tired, they will just lay down.

“We don’t force them to do anything they don’t want to do,” Kayla said. “They’re resting and relaxed and we want to encourage them to just enjoy their surroundings. They should feel like they are at home.”

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What helps reindeer stand out are their antlers, Santa Bill added. Reindeer are the only members of the deer family that both male and female grow a new set of antlers every year. They use their antlers to strip away snow and vegetation, to find food and to defend themselves.

Male reindeer, also known as a bull, can have antlers that grow up to four feet tall, and they can weigh 25 to 30 pounds each, Santa Bill said.

Owners have to be extra careful with reindeer during their rut season, because they’re scraping velvet off their antlers — which is part of the natural growth process and acts as protection, Santa Bill continued.

At the ranch, most of the reindeer training happens after the rut and mating season where they are walked around their pens, outside and practice going in and out of the trailer.

When training, even reindeer who have done events in the past need a little refresher to get back into the routine and certain training aids may not always work.

“Sometimes we have to try different things,” Santa Bill said. “Nothing is an exact science when it comes to training animals.”

These reindeer also learn how to pull Santa’s sleigh by using reigns to signal the reindeer to start moving and the assistance of reindeer wranglers using lead ropes to guide the reindeer.

Another unique characteristic of reindeer is, unlike horses and cattle, reindeer can only kick forward and have a slight retraction. This helps them gain traction and start to catch air, Santa Bill said.

When people tell Santa Bill they thought the reindeer would be bigger, he says if they were any bigger, they’d be too heavy to get off the ground.

“It’s a magical thing,” Santa Bill said.

Riverdale Reindeer Farm

Currently in flight school in preparation to one day pull Santa’s sleigh are Kayla and David McIntosh’s reindeer at Riverdale Reindeer of Colorado in Brighton.

The McIntoshes bring their rein-

Holly sits in front of Eve, enjoying the warmth of the sun as they rest after taking PHOTO BY HALEY LENA part in the Parker Hometown Holiday Parade and event

deer to events simply because of their love of reindeer and the hope to share that joy and passion with others.

David McIntosh is a fifth-generation dairy farmer whose family has been caring for and raising animals in Colorado since the early 1900s. He has also always been interested in reindeer.

Together, David and Kayla McIntosh spent years studying the history and biology of reindeer, have talked with other reindeer owners and breeders and have visited a number of farms.

Kayla McIntosh said it may sound corny, but just being in the presence of the reindeer and seeing their majesty is truly wonderful.

The McIntosh family has been raising reindeer for about three years.

They have Lacuna, Chilli, Noelle, Cranberry, Juniper, Kristoff and Hickory, the first bull to be born on the Riverdale Reindeer farm.

When preparing reindeer for events, Kayla McIntosh said the most basic point in training is spending time with the reindeer.

“It’s not like dedicated training hours, so much as it is just spending a lot of time with them,” Kayla McIntosh said. “It’s a pretty consistent thing to get them to be comfortable with us.”

At their farm, they are very particular about giving the reindeer their autonomy and don’t expect the reindeer to be okay with people petting them.

Cranberry is one of the reindeer

that regularly goes to events but isn’t keen on being touched and the McIntosh family doesn’t force it.

However, working with Hickory over the past year, he has become more comfortable around kids.

In addition to shows and holiday events, Hickory has also gone to schools where he got used to standing still for photos.

“A lot of the training was just on the spot,” Kayla McIntosh said. “Watching his cues, seeing if he felt comfortable in the situation and walking him out of the situation if he felt uncomfortable and giving him time to resettle.”

To ensure the reindeer always feel comfortable and safe, the family’s goal is that the reindeer enjoy going to events just as much as people enjoy coming to see them.

The family takes their reindeer’s personalities into account when they decide who goes to an event. Kayla McIntosh said even on the day of an event, they look to see who is feeling comfortable and who is feeling agitated.

If they can’t put a certain two reindeer together, they won’t do it.

The McIntoshes also want to make sure they keep the people coming to watch the show safe in the instance a reindeer gets nervous or agitated — one swing of the head could cause someone to get poked or hit with an antler.

“We do our best to make sure that isn’t even an option,” Kayla McIntosh said. “So we encourage lots of photos and things but we don’t specifically

Keeping reindeer happy and healthy

Holly and Eve are two reindeer who are not afraid to lay down and get comfortable.

At 7 Oaks Reindeer Farm in Franktown, Lisa Vaughn said she would never let her reindeer get to the point of feeling overworked.

“When they’re tired, they just fall asleep,” Vaughn said.

Vaughn has had Holly and Eve for about two and half years and said they are like big dogs as they like to greet her when she comes, love treats and even get the zoomies.

Vaughn works with trainer Karena Mee to get the reindeer used to people.

In addition to gently touching the reindeer, they would hold a happy hour once a week so the reindeer could get used to a crowd and music.

Holly and Eve have been busy throughout the holiday season. They took part in the tree lighting in Elizabeth, were at the Parker Hometown Holiday Parade and spent time at Lone Creek Farms.

The holiday season is also a lot of effort for the reindeer owners and handlers as well. They have to load the trailer, make sure there is enough food and supplies to last throughout the event and once they get to the event, they set up the pen to ensure it’s comfortable for the reindeer.

Hard work and early mornings aside, it’s all worth it when they have the opportunity to educate others on reindeer and see the excitement on the children’s faces. And it’s not just kids who get excited to see the reindeer.

“The adults are just as flabbergasted as the kids,” Mee said.

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Favoring career tech over college Colorado poll finds voters skeptical of college, more supportive of career ed

BY ERICA MELTZER CHALKBEAT COLORADO

It’s more important for Colorado schools to prepare students for the workforce than to prepare them to attend college.

That’s the opinion of more than 60% of respondents in a recent poll of education attitudes among Colorado voters. Magellan Strategies surveyed a representative group of 1,550 Colorado registered voters in September. The survey has a margin of error of 2.5%.

Magellan Strategies has done regular polling about education attitudes for several years. This is the first time the firm has included questions about CTE and higher education attitudes.

Respondents cited the high cost

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If Douglas County’s decision were to stand, it’s undetermined as to whether the state would have to pay a difference in school funding in the absence of the state deciding

of college and questioned how useful college is to helping graduates get jobs, even though the majority of the respondents had a bachelor’s degree or higher themselves. Registered voters as a group have higher education and higher income levels than the general population.

Magellan Strategies CEO David Flaherty said some Republicans and conservatives brought up ideological concerns — such as colleges being hotbeds of “woke” thinking — but across the political spectrum, respondents wondered about the value of higher education, sometimes citing their own experiences of high student debt and low-paying jobs.

Others worried about increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence systems doing away with jobs.

“You can feel that skepticism about the availability of a white-collar job at the other end,” Flaherty said.

Magellan’s findings echo those of a national poll of Gen Z students earlier this year that also found growing skepticism among young people of the value of a four-year

degree. Those respondents still thought education after high school was important, but they were more interested in trade schools, industry certificates, and two-year programs that would help them get good-paying jobs with less debt.

Flaherty said colleges should take note of the findings, especially as they brace for declining enrollment.

They need to get costs under control and show families and policy makers that an education is worth the investment of time and money, he said.

The flip side is that career and technical education scores very well with voters and helps counter concerns among conservative voters that schools are on the wrong track, Flaherty said.

The poll showed that nearly half of voters think local schools are on the wrong track, and less than a third think they’re on the right track.

That’s a worse view of education than voters had before the pandemic but similar to more recent polls.

Among conservatives, negative

views of schools appeared to be shaped by national conservative media, Flaherty said, with respondents noting concerns about how schools handle gender identity and whether books in school libraries contain sexual content. Progressive voters are concerned about low funding and what they see as conservative attacks on public education.

Compared to last year, more Colorado voters said schools would provide a better education if they had more money — 61% compared with 56% in April 2022. But nearly half of respondents said they doubted their local school district was managing its finances wisely.

Asked about their top priorities, respondents said schools should focus on attracting and retaining high-quality educators, raising pay to keep pace with inflation, and preparing students for the workforce.

to take further action, Rainey said.

“The state has already made a decision the end of last May of how much funding they were going to put toward school funding for this year. So to go back now and do an adjustment, they could do (that),” Rainey said. But she added that the current situation in Douglas County is “untested.”

On whether the state would be on the hook for the funding, she said: “At this point that’s all hypothetical.”

“They should not be looking at how they can send a message to other counties” as to what they can or can’t do, “Garcia said at the news conference.

On how long the process to appeal the state’s decision will take, Garcia said the county is “probably looking at a resolution in several months.”

Monthslong process possible

Douglas County Attorney Jeff Garcia felt that the state board went outside its purview in striking Douglas’ decision down.

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A New Year’s Eve for every kind of reveler

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t’s time to say bon voyage (or good riddance, depending on your year) to 2023 and welcome in 2024, and as always, the metro area is brimming with options for every kind of celebrant. Whether you’re looking for a big, swanky party, an event with lots of crowds that everyone can enjoy, or something aimed for the younger crowds, Denver has you covered.

per guest, 8 p.m. to in front of visitors and the presence of Orville Wright’s first powered flight COMING 1 a.m.) a 50-plus-foot-tall hot-air balloon for with an enhanced Wright Brothers ATTRACTIONS The Great Hall all your selfie backdrop needs. It will exhibit. also feature a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt and interactive movie characters. Plus, if you decide to stay downtown for the annual fireworks display, you’ll be in a great spot.

The event is free, but attendees must RSVP at https://one-denver. org/ignight-nye/.

Noon Year’s Eve at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive The ever-popular child-friendly option is back for another year, bringing all the fun of New Year’s Eve in Times Square well before bedtime.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a ball drop at the top of the hour, every hour, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes place out in the museum’s plaza in the Snow Days outdoor experience and will feature music courtesy of Mr. Kneel, New Year’sthemed programming, treats from The Teaching Kitchen and more.

Get details at www.mychildsmuseum.org.

party, featuring a DJ, food truck and complimentary midnight Champagne toast.

Studio B424 at the Cooper Lounge ($100 per guest, 8 p.m. to 1 Clarke Reader a.m.)

A VIP trip to the mid-century years of the 50s, 60s and 70s, guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail, a more relaxed seated experience and a champagne toast with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.

Bootleggers Ball ($285 per guest, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.)

Held in the Webb Gallery, this Roaring 20s party will feature live jazz and swing music by La Pompe, a spread of delicious eats and an allinclusive selection of cocktails, wine and beer.

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IgNight NYE, Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St. Hosted by ONE Denver (Office of Nighttime Economy Denver), this event blends the usage of fire and ice to celebrate 2024 in a way that has something for everyone.

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Make the season bright at DMNS

Life can get a bit grey this time of year, so why not head over to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver, and brighten things up with its exhibit, Wild Color.

A celebration of the beauty of the natural world, the exhibition showcases a diverse collection of vivid plants and animals, with each color in the rainbow getting an opportunity to shine. The exhibit spans 7,000 square feet in the Museum’s Anschutz Gallery and features all kinds of vibrant offerings for guests to explore.

Entry comes with museum admission, so head over to www.dmns.org for details.

Most people are at least familiar with the Wright Brothers name, even if they don’t know much about the aviation pioneers. The Wings Over the Rockies museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd. in Denver, aims to do something about that by celebrating the 120th anniversary of Wilbur and

The exhibit includes a roomier and more informative Wright Flyer simulator. According to provided information, to make the experience even more realistic, the simulator will feature a new projector and a larger, brighter screen and more graphics to make the viewer feel like they are actually there. The exhibit will also feature an original Wright Model K Propeller signed by Orville Wright at his home in Dayton in 1944 and provide information on “the third Wright brother,” their sister Katharine.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0186 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2023 9:39:00 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: CHARLES F. NORTON AND SHARON A. NORTON Original Beneficiary: SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/8/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 11/16/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018069408 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $178,641.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $164,968.11 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: LOT 3 THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING NO. 19 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 22839 Hope Dale Ave, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 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: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/24/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RYAN BOURGEOIS Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009920760 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0186 First Publication: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0181 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2023 9:30:00 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: NICHOLAS SIMINGTON AND BAILEY SIMINGTON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MSR Asset Vehicle LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/14/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 12/18/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017085022 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $424,100.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $469,151.05 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 231, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER FILING NO. 7C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 14154 Double Dutch Circle, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street,

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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: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2023 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 #: 22-028606 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0181 First Publication: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0183 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2023 9:31:00 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: LEMUEL G. BRINKLEY, JR. AND BARRIE L. BRINKLEY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/1/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 8/8/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018047706 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $275,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $266,106.50 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 3 BLOCK 2, A REPLAT OF HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $20,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $17,335.10

Which has the address of: 68 Prairie Ridge Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

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 the debt in full following the maturity of the loan.

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, February 14, 2024, 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: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RANDALL CHIN Colorado Registration #: 31149 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009788787 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No.2023-0183 First Publication: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0179 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2023 8:34:00 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: David A. Q. Davidson AND Karen Davidson Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Secured Funding Corp., a California Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CSMC 2021-JR1 Trust Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 8/24/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004088044 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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. 303 BUILDING F SELLERS LANDING CONDOMINIUMS PHASE NO. 4 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION RECORDED ON JULY 2, 1984 IN BOOK 527 AT PAGE 882 AND THE PLAT RECORDED ON JUNE 22, 1984 AT RECEPTION NO. 330158 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1173 South Gilbert Street #303 F, 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, February 7, 2024, 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: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/12/2023 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 #: CO21905 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No 2023-0179 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0177

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2023 8:30:00 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: Christoffer Hoover Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for MASTR Specialized Loan Trust 2006-03, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/26/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 7/5/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02065786 Book 2364 Page 957 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,026.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $173,610.47 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: 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 25A, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9812 Falcon Lane, 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, February 7, 2024, 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: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/12/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-967206-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice NO. 2023-0177 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0185 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2023 10:26:00 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: Robert T. Hinds, Jr. Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solutions Inc., DBA New American Funding Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/13/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 10/19/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017071316 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $493,350.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $458,968.65 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 29, EXCEPT the following described parcel: A parcel of land being part of Lot 29, Block 6, Ponderosa-Hills Filing #2, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot 29, said point being 20 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 29; thence North 20 feet to said Northwest corner; thence East 150 feet to a point on the North line of said lot; thence South 82°24`19" West 151.33 feet to the point of beginning; And That portion of Lot 30, more particularly, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Lot 30; said point being 20 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Lot 30; thence South 20 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 30; thence West 150 feet to a point on the South line of said Lot 30; thence North 82°24`19" East, 151.33 feet to the point of beginning, Block 6, PONDEROSA HILLS-FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12191 Evergreen Trail, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 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: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22365 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0185 First Publication: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0172 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2023 8:43:00 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: JARET C. YENDREK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/24/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 10/5/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021113837 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $305,550.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $301,668.73 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: Parcel 1: Condominium Residential Unit 22-203, Ironstone Condominiums at Stroh Ranch according to the Condominium Declaration of Ironstone Condominiums at Stroh Ranch recorded May 6, 2004 at Reception No. 2004046471 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado and as further defined and described in the Condominium Plat for Ironstone Condominiums at Stroh Ranch recorded April 23, 2004 at Reception No. 2004041009 and Affidavit of Correction recorded May 6, 2004 at Reception No. 2004046470, as amended from time to time, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Parcel 2: Condominium Garage Unit G55, Ironstone Condominiums at Stroh Ranch according to the Condominium Declaration of Ironstone Condominiums at Stroh Ranch recorded May 6, 2004 at Reception No. 2004046471 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado and as further defined and described in the Condominium Plat for Ironstone Condominiums at Stroh Ranch recorded April 23, 2004 at Reception No. 2004041009 and Affidavit of Correction recorded May 6, 2004 at Reception No. 2004046470, as amended from time to time, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 12912 Ironstone Way, Apt 203, Parker, CO 80134-7111 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, February

7, 2024, 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: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/12/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-030959 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0172 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0168 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/3/2023 8:55:00 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: DOUGLAS W. WATSON Original Beneficiary: THE MORTAGE STORE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 2/17/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005014296 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $209,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $167,195.05 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 4, BLOCK 18, PONDEROSA HILLS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 12250 N. Evergreen Trail, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is

continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 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: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/3/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-959008-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0168 First Publication: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0176 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2023 8:41:00 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: Steven P. Graves AND Julie A. Graves Original Beneficiary: Red Rocks Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Red Rocks Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/1/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 3/15/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022018979 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $101,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $101,316.44 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 13, BLOCK 8, RED HAWK FILING NO. 2, AS CORRECTED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1047 Switch Grass Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 10/4/2023, Reception number 2023042920.

Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

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

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 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: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/12/2023 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 Colorado Registration #: 33214 1550 WEWATTA STREET SUITE 710, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 623-1800 Fax #: Attorney File #: 12126.0033 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0176 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0182 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2023 9:36:00 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: MARK S URICH AND TE HUEY URICH Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/8/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 11/14/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019077663 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $241,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $228,584.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: Condominium Unit 3C, Sugarmill Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Subassociation Declaration for Sugarmill Condominiums Association, Inc., of Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc., recorded on August 1, 1984 in Book 532 at Page 354 and Supplemental Declaration recorded June 17, 1985 in Book 579 at Page 642 and the Condominium Map recorded September 10, 1984 in Plat Book S at Page 51, Reception No. 335337, in the of Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 838 Summer Dr #3c, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-3094

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, February 14, 2024, 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: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2023 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 #: 23-030368 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0182 First Publication: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Pres PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0173 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2023 8:26:00 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: Theodore James Veltrie AND Kelly Lynn Veltrie Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as beneficiary, as nominee for New Day Financial, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of Cabana Series V Trust Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/21/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 11/3/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006094817 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $315,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $299,611.84 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: ALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 31, BLOCK 1, STROH RANCH

FILING NO. 6-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THEODORE JAMES VELTRIE AND KELLY LYNN VELTRIE, JOINT TENANTS BY DEED FROM THE RYLAND GROUP, INC., A MARYLAND CORPORATION RECORDED 03/21/2000 IN DEED BOOK 1821 PAGE 2006, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO. Which has the address of: 19252 East Hollow Creek Drive, Parker, CO 80134-3424 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, February 7, 2024, 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: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/12/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ARICYN J. DALL Colorado Registration #: 51467 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 23CO00350-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0173 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Unclaimed Property, Douglas County Public Trustee To Whom It May Concern: On September 6, 2023, the real property owned by Julie Dao, located at 4422 Whippoorwill Place, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80109 was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2023-0087. The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender, Red Rocks Credit Union, by $187,377.87. This amount is now owed to JULIE DAO less the cost of this publication notice. The legal description of the property is LOT 34, BLOCK 8, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. To claim the funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, email address: pubtrust@ douglas.co.us . If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before March 29, 2024, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”.

Legal Notice No. 2023-0087 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0187

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2023 10:10:00 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: ELYSEE ILUNGA Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 1/10/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003004574 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $111,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $84,466.56 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 75, BLOCK 2, TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10749 Foxwood Ct, Parker, CO 80138

in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: TARA ANDRICKSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PARKSIDE LENDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 12/26/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019088643 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $452,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $461,634.96 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 130, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10459 Hollyhock Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

NOTICE OF SALE

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.

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, February 14, 2024, 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 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: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/24/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 10/12/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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 #: 00000009922311

RYAN BOURGEOIS Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009900085

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

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0187 First Publication: 12/21/2023 Last Publication: 1/18/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 2023-0175 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0175 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2023 8:34:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0171 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/3/2023 9:27:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the

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Original Grantor: PRESTON N. HASSELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE TO STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, SERIES 2004-4XS Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/13/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 12/10/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003174185 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $148,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $33,832.82 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: 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 15, THE PINERY FILING NO. 8, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP RECORDED APRIL 9, 1973, RECEPTION NO. 159649, RECORDS, RECORDS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7250 North Hyperion Way, 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, January 24, 2024, 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: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/3/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RYAN BOURGEOIS Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009863226 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0171 First Publication: 11/30/2023 Last Publication: 12/28/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice This Ordinance was introduced, read, and adopted as an emergency ordinance on December 12, 2023: ORDINANCE NO. 23-12 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES, COLORADO, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE CASTLE PINES MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLED SALES & USE TAX, TO CODIFY BALLOT ISSUE 2E AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE CASTLE PINES MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLED PROPERTY TAX, TO CODIFY BALLOT ISSUE 2F AUTHORIZING A NEW AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX The complete text of all Ordinances is available through the City Offices and on the City’s official website: www.castlepinesgov.com.

By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 946588 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING RE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amended 2024 budget has been submitted to the LINCOLN CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such amended budget has been filed in the office of the District’s legal counsel, 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such amended budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Lincoln Creek Metropolitan District to be held at 5:30 pm., on Wednesday, January 3, 2023.

The meeting will be held by Zoom: Meeting ID: 863 3566 6151; Passcode: 700658; Telephone: 1-719-359-4580. Any interested elector within Lincoln Creek Metropolitan District may inspect the amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 amended budget.

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9 By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. 946579 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for Design-Build Services for Prospect Village Community Pool and Splash Pad (the “Project”) via electronic submission to Independent District Engineering Services (IDES); 1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite 125, Lakewood CO 80401 until 1:00pm., January 16, 2024.

Electronic copies of the bid documents are to be sent to bcollins@idesllc.com.

A description of the Work to be performed includes but is not limited to: Design-Build of a pool, pool deck, pool building, and splash pad and any and all other work necessary to complete the work in accordance with Contract Documents including the conceptual plans and specifications.

Complete digital project bidding documents will be available for download online after 5:00 pm. on December 26, 2023 at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital documents for $22.00 by inputting Quest project number 8897111 on the website’s projects search page. A pre-bid meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on January 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST. Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be submitted electronically via email. If not provided earlier, Bidders shall be required to submit a completed AIA A305 Qualifications Contractor Statement, or equal, including all attachments. The Owner will not provide the form.

By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, a Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Warranty Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. These are not due with the Bid, but will be required by the Successful Bidder with the signed Agreement.

Legal Notice No. 946576 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

All Documents and Addenda that were provided with the above said Bid Package shall apply to this bid and will be provided with the abovementioned Contract Documents when applicable.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LINCOLN CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9, for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P. C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490 in Englewood, Colorado, 80112, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 9 to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024. If necessary, an amended 2023 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the regular meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held via telecommunication platform.

Any interested elector of the Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 9 may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget.

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Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the ninety day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to clarify contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. Owner reserves the right to accept any combination of Bids which in Owner’s sole, and absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Additional Bidder requirements are included in the Contract Documents.

Any and all questions concerning this bid shall be directed in writing to: Brandon Collins, PE Independent District Engineering Services, LLC Sterling Ranch CAB District Engineer 1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite 125

Lakewood, CO 80401 E-mail: bcollins@idesllc.com Contacting the Design Engineer, District Representatives, Local Jurisdictions or others involved in the development of the Project shall be reason for the Bidders Bid to be rejected. Responses to questions and clarifications shall be by written Addendum only, verbal responses are non-binding.

Legal Notice No. 946591 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2024 Asphalt Overlay Project, CI 2024-003 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. This project consists of placement of hot mix asphalt overlays at various locations throughout Douglas County. Bid items include removal of asphalt mat, hot mix asphalt paving, adjustment of manholes and water valve boxes, replacement of pavement markings, and erosion control.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Project Engineer by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 70,866 tons hot mix asphalt overlays Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Keith Burke, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Legal Notice No. 946597 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Account Number: 2734 Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Mountain Vista High School Domestic Water Heater Replacement Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on January 8, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Legacy Mechanical, Inc. for the Mountain Vista High School Domestic Water Heater Replacement project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Legacy Mechanical, Inc., any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution

of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before January 8, 2024.

FINAL SETTLEMENT will be authorized, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated: December 18, 2023 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Ronnae Brockman Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No. 946584 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 12/15/23 Project Title: 2023 Asphalt Overlay Project Town of Castle Rock Contractor: Schmidt Construction Company 2635 Delta Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on January 15, 2024, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before January 15, 2024.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Frank Castillo, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 946580 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT LITTLETON, CO O-Line Replacement Roxborough Water and Sanitation District (Owner) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) organizations (Proposers) for the construction of the following Public Project, as defined by C.R.S Section 32-1-1803(7), and for related preconstruction services by the Integrated Delivery Method for Special District Public Improvements Act, C.R.S. 32-1-1801.: O-Line Replacement Owner will receive Statements of Qualifications demonstrating the Proposer’s qualifications and ability to provide CM/GC services and construct the Project by email sent to Kelli Kavinsky at KKavinsky@tstinfrastructure.com until Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM local time. After that time, Owner will no longer accept Statements of Qualifications. See Requests for Qualifications for details on preparing and submitting the Statement of Qualifications.

The CM/GC Contract will include the following services and Work: Construction of approximately 800 linear feet of 30-inch gravity sewer, 50 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer, and six 72-inch manholes for Roxborough Water and Sanitation District’s O-Line Interceptor; preconstruction services including design workshops and meetings, development of construction cost estimates, scheduling/phasing plans, document/ constructability reviews, site visits and procurement services seeking qualified construction subcontractors for specified Work packages.

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Obtaining the Proposal Documents Prospective proposers are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be considered. Project Information and Proposal Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format.

Proposal Documents for the CM/GC Contract must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky at KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Project Documents, the Prospective Proposers will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Project Information and Proposal Documents.

The Issuing Office for Proposal Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC 5655 South Yosemite Street, Suite 101 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Prospective Proposers may obtain the Proposal Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm.

Neither Owner, nor Engineer will be responsible for Proposal Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office indicated above.

Information Conference An Information Conference regarding the CM/ GC Contract and CM/GC selection process will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM virtually via Microsoft Teams Link located in the Request for Qualifications. Attendance at the Information Conference is optional.

Two-Step Selection Process Selection of the Construction Manager/General Contractor will be made using a two-step process. Step One: Owner will receive Statements of Qualification and evaluate these, along with other information, to develop a list of the most highly qualified Proposers. Selection criteria and scoring included in the Request for Qualifications.

The District Board of Directors anticipates meeting January 17, 2024 during which the Board will consider a short list of one or more, but no more than five, qualified firms which the District believes to be the most qualified pursuant C.R.S. Section 32-1-1805(2). Step Two: The short list selections will receive a Request for Proposal and will submit a detailed Proposal for the CM/ GC Contract for the Owner’s consideration. The Owner, at its discretion, may elect to conduct Interviews after receiving Proposals. Points previously awarded during step one and step two of the selection process may be adjusted based on information obtained during the Interview. Selection criteria and scoring included in the Request for Qualifications will be used to determine the final rankings of Proposers for award of the CM/ GC Contract. The Owner will evaluate these rankings, along with other information, to select the most highly qualified Proposer.

Proposal Documents Details regarding the selection criteria and the selection process are included in the Request for Qualifications. Refer to the Proposal Documents for all further requirements regarding Statements of Qualifications, Proposals, CM/GC selection, and other Proposal submittals, qualifications, and procedures .

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Roxborough Water and Sanitation District By:Mike Marcum Title: General Manager Date: December 14, 2023 Legal Notice No. 946532.

First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 19 December 2023 Project Title: Tank 17 Project Contractor: 53 Corporation LLC 5655 Peterson Road, Sedalia, Colorado 80135 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on January 15, 2024, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Frank N. Main, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before January 14, 2024.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Frank N. Main, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 946593 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT ThunderRidge High School Domestic Water Heater Replacement Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on January 8, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Legacy Mechanical, Inc. for the ThunderRidge High School Domestic Water Heater Replacement project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Legacy Mechanical, Inc., any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before January 8, 2024.

FINAL SETTLEMENT will be authorized, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated: December 18, 2023 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Ronnae Brockman Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No. 946586 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Chaparral High School Domestic Water Heater Replacement Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on January 8, 2024, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Legacy Mechanical, Inc. for the Chaparral High School Domestic Water Heater Replacement project .

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Legacy Mechanical, Inc., any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before January 8, 2024.

FINAL SETTLEMENT will be authorized, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated: December 18, 2023 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Ronnae Brockman

Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No. 946585 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 21, 2024, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Hudick Excavating Inc DBA HCI Civil for the Inverness Drive South Bridge Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2020-025, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Hudick Excavating Inc DBA HCI Civil for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 01/21/2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Sean Owens, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering Division, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement before such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

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

Legal Notice No. 946544 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Second Publication: December 28, 2023 Publishers: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 21, 2024, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Hudick Excavating Inc DBA HCI Civil for the Waterton Rd. Extension Phase 2 Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2020-025, in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Hudick Excavating Inc DBA HCI Civil for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 01/21/2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Sean Owens, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering Division, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement before such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

Account Number: 2734

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV30522, Division/ Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23002219 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE VILLAGES OF PARKER MASTER ASSOCIATION INC dba CANTERBERRY CROSSING MASTER, Plaintiff: v.

JONATHAN D WALKER, Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 1 BLOCK 2, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING 4A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO ALSO KNOWN BY STREET AND NUMBER AS 11082 CALLAWAY RD, PARKER 80138; also known as: 11082 CALLAWAY RD PARKER, CO 80138 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 27, 2022, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 22nd day February, 2024, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $6,748.63 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Tyler D. Baker #56551, HALL & EVANS LLC, 1001 SEVENTEENTH ST SUITE 300 DENVER, CO 80202.

Public Notice 1) 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA VIN 2G1WH55KX59129895 2) 2021 STEHL TRAILER VIN 531BT111XNP076570 3) 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA VIN JF1GD67542H520591 Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456 Legal Notice No. 946595 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2002 CHEVROET SILVERADO WHITE 2GCEK19T921358983 2) 2007 CHRYSLER 300 WHITE 2C3KA43R27H600343 3) 2001 BMW 325I SILVER WBAAV33451EE803222 4) 2010 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 MAROON 4JGBB8GB3AA532049 Parker Towing Inc 18800 E. Clarke Road, Parker, CO 80134 303-841-9161 Legal Notice No. 946587 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 1989 GMC JIMMY VIN 1GKCT18Z2K8534168 2) 1999 HONDA PASSPORT VIN 4S6CM58W9X4402516 3) 2020 FORD EDGE VIN 2FMPK4G93LBB20877 4) 2008 SATURN OUTLOOK VIN 5GZEV33758J202984 REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139 Legal Notice No. 946596 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Westside Towing, 1040 Atchinson Ct Castle Rock, 80109 has the following for sale: 1) 2004 Toy. Corolla Vin. 4Z330063 2) 2012 Toy. Camry Vin. CR245381 3) 2012 Toy. Highlander Vin. CS058220 4) 2009 Scion XB VIn. 91078038 5) 2016 Nissan Juke VIn. GT655895 6) 2017 Jeep Wrangler Vin. HL684529 7) 2014 Ford Focus Vin. EL247302

Dated 12/28/2023, Castle Rock, CO

Legal Notice No. 946582 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

Notice to Creditors

Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 946547 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

We are community.

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

Legal Notice No. 946545 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Second Publication: December 28, 2023 Publishers: Douglas County News Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janice L. Potwora, a/k/a Janice Potwora, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030489 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard Vincent #13843 Attorney to the Personal Representative 1120 W. South Boulder Rd., Suite 101-A Lafayett, CO 80026

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Legal Notice No. 946536 First Publication: December 14, 2023

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Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John F. Gasher, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30458 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cathi Jo Kuntz, Personal Representative 3862 Elk Run Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Legal Notice No. 946542 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

1120 Lincoln St., #1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 946515 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Erin Stefanik Boyer, a/k/a Erin Boyer, a/k/a Erin S. Boyer, a/k/a Erin Michelle Boyer, a/k/a Erin M. Boyer, a/k/a Erin Toland Boyer, a/k/a Erin Stefanik, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30500 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before Monday, April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doris M. Myslik, Deceased Case Number: 23PR163

Doug Boyer, Personal Representative 22886 Addington Place Parker, CO 80138

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 946564 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

William Myslik, Personal Representative 22751 Sunrise Drive Morrison, Colorado 80465 Legal Notice No. 946493 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lisa L. Winkelmann, Deceased Case Number 2023PR030503 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott H. Challinor, Attorney for Ashton Winkelmann, Personal Representative 6161 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 270 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 946541 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Francis C. Merrick, Deceased Case Number: 23PR196 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before Monday April 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert A. Merrick, Personal Representative 23819 E. Caleb Place Aurora, Colorado 80016 Legal Notice No. 946594 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Floyd Burdette McCormick, a/k/a Floyd B. McCormick, a/k/a Floyd McCormick, a/k/a Buddy McCormick, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30492 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristen Nolan McCormick, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Denny Eyl, also known as Denny Manifold Eyl, also known as Denny M. Eyl, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030488 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Denny Medlock Eyl Personal Representative 13645 E. Yale Avenue. Unit C Aurora CO 80014 Legal Notice No. 946530 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth M. Stewart, aka Elizabeth Mildred Stewart, and Mildred Stewart, Deceased, Case Number 2023PR030527

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Paul Hunter, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30484 All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Naomi Becker, Personal Representative 8437 Thunder Ridge Way, Unit #104 Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No. 946496 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nora Salsberry, aka Nora Lee Salsberry, aka Nora L. Salsberry, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030507 All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before April 18th, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Denise R. Scott, Personal Representative 10115 South Peoria Street, Unit 12-201 Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 946507 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Allen Wayne Sheffield, a/k/a Allen W. Sheffield, a/k/a Allen Sheffield, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30508 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Keith Sheffield, Personal Representative 1735 County Road 194 Parker, Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No. 946546 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres Public Notice

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lester E. Houck, aka Les Houck, aka Lester Emmett Houck, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030512

Natalie F. Young, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 946512 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Albert DeTemple Jr., Deceased Case Number 2023PR030530 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Royall E. S. Charsley, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 9565 S Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 946592 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Justin N. Houck, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 946513 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GERALDINE A. TAYLOR, aka GERALDINE ALTA TAYLOR, aka GERALDINE TAYLOR, and JERI TAYLOR, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30477 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Walter Monroe Taylor, II Personal Representative

1353 Olive Street Denver, CO 80220

a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Legal Notice No. 946492 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The Petition requests that the name of Xander Elliott Torraca be changed to Xander Elliott Torraca-Lance Case No.: 23 C 772

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edgar L. Bell, a/k/a Edgar Leroy Bell, a/k/a Edgar Bell, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30499 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donald A. Bell, Personal Representative 3119 Cody Ave. Evans CO 80620 Legal Notice No. 946504 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joyce Elaine Nolden, a/k/a Joyce E. Nolden, a/k/a Joyce Nolden, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030495

By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946581 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 11, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Elijah Robert Torraca be changed to Elijah Robert Torraca-Lance Case No.: 23 C 773 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946577 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public notice is given on November 29, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Colorado Estate Planning Law Center Attorney to the Person Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 103, Arvada, CO 80002

The Petition requests that the name of Arina Rudenko be changed to Arina Wittich Case No.: 23C735

Legal Notice No. 936558 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: Judge Brian Fields

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 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 Bruce Allen Joseph Girodo be changed to Joseph Bruce Girodo Case No.: 23 C 753 By: JW, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 946500 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 12, 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 Brytany Elaine Wynne be changed to Brytany Elaine Lemon Case No.: 23 C 711 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946578 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 11, 2023, that

Legal Notice No. 946516 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 25, 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 Susan Lynn Barbosa be changed to Lynn Strickland Barbosa Case No.: 23C716 By: JW, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 946495 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: TAYLOR ANNE HEILMAN, D.O.B.: 09/07/2008; Children, And concerning: LAURA ANNE KEELER, D.O.B.: 09/29/1986, Mother; ROBERT MICHAEL MORRIS, D.O.B.: UNKNOWN, Presumptive Father;

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Brighton state rep Sharbini steps down Another Dem resigns from Colorado legislature, citing low pay and ‘vitriol’

BY BRIAN EASON AND SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado state Rep. Said Sharbini announced he will resign from the House of Representatives at the end of the year, saying his family could “no longer endure” the financial strain of serving in the state legislature.

Sharbini, a first-term Democrat from Brighton, wrote in a letter to the chief clerk of the House that he would resign his seat effective Dec. 31.

“This is a common problem for many legislators and creates a prohibitive environment for voices to be heard,” wrote Sharbini, who is a lawyer. “Representation is held by those with the means to sustain themselves, and that has quickly become something I can no longer do.”

Colorado lawmakers are paid less than $44,000 a year.

Sharbini is a former public defender who now works in private practice.

He’s the second first-year House memSharbini ber to resign this month.

State Rep. Ruby Dickson, D-Greenwood Village, quit effective Dec. 11 citing the “sensationalistic and vitriolic nature of the current political environment.” Sharbini and Dickson were among 30 new House members who took office in January who had never served in the legislature before.

Like Dickson, Sharbini said a vitriolic environment at the Capitol contributed to his resignation, which was first reported by Colorado Politics. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

“The polarized and contentious

atmosphere has hindered constructive dialogue,” Sharbini wrote.

“I truly hope those that continue on with this work take notice and begin to have more open and honest dialogue about future legislation and decorum in the chamber.”

In a statement, House Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, called Sharbini a “champion” for his district who “always stayed true to his values.”

House Majority Leader Monica Duran said she was grateful for his “kindness of character.”

“Representative Sharbini understood how tough our work could be, and his good humor made many days better,” Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, said in a statement. “I’ll miss his presence very much.”

Sharbini was unopposed in his 2022 primary and won 59% of the vote in the general election in his heavily Democratic Adams County district.

Dickson’s replacement will be selected at a Jan. 3 vacancy committee meeting, with four candidates vying for the seat thus far. Sharbini’s replacement in House District 31

will be the 29th lawmaker in the 100-member General Assembly who at some point was appointed to a position in the Capitol by a vacancy committee.

Vacancy committees have been criticized because they let only a few dozen party activists select lawmakers who will represent tens of thousands of Coloradans. In 2022, the legislature enacted a law to make the committees include more participants. It was sponsored by former state lawmaker and now Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams.

A 2024 ballot measure being pursued by Kent Thiry, the wealthy former CEO of the Denver-based dialysis giant DaVita, would eliminate legislative vacancy committees starting in 2026 and require that special elections be called to replace state lawmakers who resign, are expelled or die in the middle of their terms.

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

Public Notices WILLIAM BALL, D.O.B.: 01/16/1988, Possible Father; Respondents, And EUGENE KELLER, D.O.B.: 08/18/1983, Stepfather to Taylor; Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Amy Hendrickson, #32110 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us ahendrickson@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 22JV110 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. TO: ROBERT MORRIS TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Paternity Hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Division 8, of the Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Parties shall participate by calling 720-437-6180, extension 75590# unless otherwise indicated by the Court.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship.

If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate.

You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S., and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: December 15, 2023. /s/ Amy Hendrickson Amy Hendrickson, #32110 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 946590 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: IVY OWEN, D.O.B.: 04/27/2022, FALLON FOSTER, D.O.B.: 08/25/2011, Children And Concerning: REBECCA FOSTER, D.O.B.: 03/16/1985, Mother, RANDALL OWEN, D.O.B.: 03/13/1989, Father of Ivy Owen, TRAVIS ANDERSON A/K/A TRAVIS ANDERSEN, Possible Father of Fallon Foster, JOHN DOE, D.O.B: Unknown, Possible Father of Fallon Foster, Respondents.

Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Amy Hendrickson, #32110 4400 Castleton Ct.

Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 lreigrut@douglas.co.us ahendrickson@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 23JV44 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Review Hearing and Adjudicatory and Dispositional Hearing for Respondent Father John Doe has been set for March 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Division 8 by phone: 720-4376180 + 75590# Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate.

You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S., and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: December 14, 2023. /s/ Amy Hendrickson Amy Hendrickson, #32110 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 946575 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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