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Colorado hospital ICUs fill up amid COVID surge Polis: ‘Get protected. Get vaccinated. Get boosted.’ Douglas County School Board President David Ray at a board meeting Aug. 24.

PHOTO BY JESSICA GIBBS

School district sues county health dept. over masks Suit alleges county opt-out order endangers students BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas Benevento was selected as the president of the new Douglas County PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER Health Department’s Board of Health on Sept. 30.

The Douglas County School District and families of students at high risk of COVID-19 have sued the county’s new health department in federal court, alleging a public health order allowing SEE DISTRICT, P21

Castle Rock advances interchange reconstruction plans Funding for project will depend on election results BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Castle Rock Town Council

has approved a service agreement to begin the relocation of Dawson Ridge Boulevard and West Frontage Road as part of

the $75 million Interstate 25 and Crystal Valley Interchange project, which is contingent on results of the election that ends Nov. 2. SEE INTERCHANGE, P24

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Gov. Jared Polis issued his most urgent plea in months Oct. 21, asking Coloradans to get vaccinated against coronavirus in order to break a continued surge in hospitalizations that left the state with only 120 available intensive care beds. Looking into the camera that was live streaming his news conference, Polis spoke directly to unvaccinated Coloradans, saying: “We want you here. We want you to be healthy. Please get vaccinated.” As of Oct. 21, more than 1,100 people were hospitalized in Colorado with confirmed cases of COVID-19, the highest number since last December. What is different this time, though, is the state has largely reopened, meaning hospitals are also filling up with victims of car accidents and other day-to-day events. During normal times, the state’s intensive care units would operate at about 68% full, said Scott Bookman, the state health department’s COVID-19 incident commander. Now, though, Colorado’s hospital ICUs are operating at around 90% of capacity, running the risk that they could be overwhelmed if the surge SEE COVID, P9

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Public Safety Commission endorses ballot questions 2A, 2D If approved, measures would fund police and fire needs in Castle Rock BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As residents continue to fill out mail-in ballots for the 2021 election, the Castle Rock Public Safety Commission unanimously voted to support ballot questions 2A and 2D. According to a news release, the commission believes that both ballot measures would provide funding for additional staff for the police and fire departments. Officials from the departments have said the town is presently maintaining its high level of service although stretched thin at the current population. As growth continues, more firefighters and police officers need to be hired, Town Manager David Corliss has said throughout the election process. “Our town public safety services are currently stretched beyond what should be asked, beyond what any

other town, city, or county in our area are utilizing for the same services,” said Public Safety Commission Vice Chair Kerstin Keough. Measures 2A and 2D were introduced by Corliss to create direct revenue streams for funding police, fire and infrastructure needs Measure 2A is asking voters to approve a new home construction tax. If approved, the new tax would place a $7 per square foot fee on all new multi-family and single-family residences. Revenue from the tax would allow the town to add 75 fire and police positions between 2022 and 2026, Corliss said. Measure 2D asks voters to approve a 10-year TABOR timeout. If approved, this would implement a timeout from the revenue restrictions of the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights law. Corliss said the town would be able to use the extra revenue to build the $75 million interchange at Interstate 25 and Crystal Valley Parkway, and support police and fire services as needed. Keough said the Castle Rock Police Department is currently being covered by 1.05 officers per 1,000 residents, where neighboring communities to the north and east are utilizing 1.3 to 3.47 officers per 1,000 residents. Keough said Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department is running

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Castle Rock voters are also being asked to increase the town’s lodging and sales taxes through measures 2B and 2C to create revenue to purchase more open space and to increase funding for the town’s parks and recreation department. The Harloses have called all four tax measures government overreach. The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce has officially endorsed measures 2A and 2D. The Castle Rock Town Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting all four ballot measures. Caryn Ann Harlos opposed the council’s action, saying it may be legal, but it is “unethical.” The final day to vote in the 2021 election in Nov. 2.

Castle Rock Pie Bake Off set for Philip S. Miller Park Nov. 6 competition is open to all bakers, including youths STAFF REPORT

The Town of Castle Rock is holding the annual Pie Bake Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 6, according to a news release. The event will be held in The Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park. Officials said the baking competition is open to all local bakers. There are two categories for judging: fruit and non-fruit pies. There is also a youth category for junior bakers. The news release said pies will be judged on appearance, crust, filling, and overall flavor and taste. Prizes

will be awarded to the winners. One entry is permitted per person. There is a $30 entry fee, and the event will be limited to 25 contestants per category. Registration is available at CRgov.com/Pies. Bakers can drop off two identical pies at The Millhouse between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 6. One pie will be for the judges, the other will be for general consumption. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m. Entries must include a fully typed recipe with a list of ingredients and instructions, the news release said. Pies must be brought in disposable bakeware. Final pies may not contain raw or uncooked eggs. Also, no special handling is permitted once the pie has been dropped off (refrigeration, heating, etc.).

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JOIN THESE LOCAL VOICES IN SUPPORTING HOLTZMANN, LEUNG, MARTINEZ & WATKINS FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Alexander Taylor, Parent - Sterling Ranch • Ali Stemm, DCSD Teacher & Parent - Sterling Ranch • Amy & Brian McDowell, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Andrew & Chelsea Battan, Parents - Roxborough • Anita Stelly, Charter Parent - Highlands Ranch • Anne-Marie Lemieux, Former DCSD Board Member • Anthony & Megan Conte, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Anthony & Amy Graziano, DCSD Board Member – Castle Rock • Bill Reeves, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Bob Clearwater, Former DCSD Board Member • Brad Geiger, Parent of DCSD Graduates - Highlands Ranch • Brent & Gillian Canada, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Brett & Wendy Martin, DCSD Parents - Castle Rock • Brian & Patti Hickey, Parents – Highlands Ranch • Brooke Clements & Joseph Yanofsky, Parents - Parker • Cade Yoshioka, DCSD Graduate - Castle Rock • Caroline Newkirk, Parent & DCSD Teacher - Roxborough • Carolyn Williamson, Parent of DCSD Graduates - Parker • Catie & Casey Kannenberg, Parents - Castle Rock • Cesar & Bridie Pizarro, Parents – Parker • Charmaine & Rian Quinn, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Chris Burton, Community Member - Castle Rock • Christina & Miles Ciancio-Schor, DCSD Board Member – Castle Rock • Christine & Brian Cox, Parents - Castle Rock • Chuck Bradley, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Cindy Bledsoe, Retired DCSD Teacher - Littleton • Clare Leonard, PhD, Former DCSD Board Director - Parker • Connie & Jeff Davison, Parents of DCSD Graduates – Highlands Ranch • Cory Donofrio, Parent - Castle Rock • Crystal Herald, UCCS Faculty, Parent - Parker • Curt & Julie Gooden, Parents - Lone Tree • Dallas Sandberg, DCSD Parent, DCSD High School Volunteer Coach • David & Becky Ray, DCSD Board Member - Parker • David & Constance Ingram, Parents DCSD Graduates - Highlands Ranch • David & Laura Mutton, Community Members - Highlands Ranch • David Groch, Parent - Highlands Ranch • David Hirsch, Parent - Littleton • Delana & Brian Maynes, Parents- Highlands Ranch • Denise Gonzales & Greg Burcham, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Diane Marston, Retired Teacher - Parker • Doug & Mary-Margaret Finch, Parents - Littleton • Eiko Browning, MD, Parent Highlands Ranch • Elizabeth Cabell, PhD, DCSD Employee - Centennial • Elizabeth Hayes, Parent - Roxborough • Elizabeth Messmer, Teacher, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Emily & Chris Guggino, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Emily Hansen, Former DCSD Board Member - Parker • Emily & Gabe Hollist, Teacher, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Eric & Nicole Medina, DCSD Parents - Castle Rock • Eric Brody, Community Member - Castle Pines • Eric Fritz, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Erica & Eric McQueen, Nurse, Parent - Sterling Ranch • Erin Young, Parent Highlands Ranch • Evelyn O'Dwyer, Teacher, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Fernando & Peggy Martinez, Grandparents - Highlands Ranch • Forrest Sheets, DCSD Teacher - Castle Rock • Gabe Barnard, DCSD Graduate - Highlands Ranch • Gail Schoettler, Former DCSD Board Member • Garo & Valerie Chalian, Small Business Owners - Sedalia • Gary Poole, Retired DCSD Principal • Geraldine Bravo, Retired Teacher - Castle Rock • Gretchen & Andy Brahm, Former Teacher, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Griffin Barnard, DCSD Graduate – Highlands Ranch • Heather & Jeff Phipps, Parents - Sterling Ranch • Heather Harris, Parent - Parker • Heather Riggs, DCSD Teacher, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Ike McCorkle, Community Member - Parker • Ishmeet Kalra, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Jacki Bledsoe, Teacher - Littleton • Jackson Ingram, DCSD Graduate - Highlands Ranch • Jake & Elizabeth Meuli, Parents- Parker • James & Nancie Lewis, Local Business Owners - Castle Rock • Jane Hooper, Retired DCSD Teacher - Littleton • Jeanne Graham, DCSD Teacher - Parker • Jeanne Work Swaim,

l Charter & Neighborhood School Parent - Highlands Ranch • Jen Fritz, DCSD Occupational Therapist - Highlands Ranch • Jenna Pirazzi, 2020-21 DCSD SAG President - Castle Pines • Jennifer & Adam Barney, Charter & Neighborhood School Parents - Castle Rock • Jennifer & Eric Mitkowski, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Jennifer Chapel, Community Member - Highlands Ranch • Jennifer Chidester, Charter Parent - Highlands Ranch • Jennifer Lamoreaux, DCSD Teacher - Castle Rock • Jennifer Noel & Cary Selvidge, Parents - Castle Rock • Jenny & Jason Guenther, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Jessica Fredrickson, Community Member - Parker • Joan Damen, Retired Teacher - Roxborough • John & Julia Villalobos, Parents - Parker • John Ye, Local Business Owner - Lone Tree • Jon & Lisa Loomer, Parents - Parker • Joni Blayter, DCSD teacher - Castle Rock • Joshua Riggs, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Julie D’Entremont, Parent, DCSD Substitute Teacher - Parker • Julie Reder Fairley, Former DCSD Director of Secondary Schools - Highlands Ranch • Julie Taylor, DCSD Occupational Therapist, Parent - Sterling Ranch • K.C. Neel, Parent of DCSD Graduate - Castle Rock • Kaelan Boyer, DCSD Student - Highlands Ranch • Kallie Leyba, Former DCSD Teacher – Highlands Ranch • Karen Fisher, CCSD Board Member • Kat Lofstedt, Teacher, Parent - Castle Rock • Kate & Jeff Welsh, Parents Highlands Ranch • Kate Muus, Teacher - Parker • Kathleen Boyer, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Kathy Eckhardt, Grandparent - Highlands Ranch • Katie Barrett, MA, Retired Teacher - Castle Rock • Katrina Eike, Community Member - Parker • Kelly & Josh Pointer, Parents Highlands Ranch • Kelly & Ross Allan, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Kelly Mayr, Former Teacher, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Kelsey Carrillo, DCSD Teacher - Highlands Ranch • Ken Buckius, Former DCSD Board Member • Kent & Katie Allison, Parents, Teachers - Highlands Ranch • Kim Cockle, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Kimberly Smith, Charter Parent - Parker • Kirk & Carly Evans, Charter Parents - Parker • Kristen Hirsch, Parent - Littleton • Kristin & Jim McCord, Retired DCSD Teachers - Roxborough • Kurt DeMarias, Community Member - Parker • Laura & David Welch • Parents of DCSD Graduates - Parker • Laura Reeves, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Lauren Deyerling, DCSD Teacher, Parent - Sterling Ranch • Lauren Donofrio, DCSD Counselor, Parent, Castle Rock • Laurie & Kurt Lorenz, Parents - Sterling Ranch • Laurie Probsdorfer, Parent of DCSD Graduates - Castle Rock • Lindsay & Ryan Frigo, Parents - Sterling Ranch • Lindsey & Todd Retterer, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Lisa Kellogg, Retired Administrator & Teacher - Parker • Lisa Neal-Graves, JD, Community Member – Parker • Luan Ezra, Retired DCSD Principal & Teacher, Grandparent - Highlands Ranch • Lukasz & Ashley Klukowski, Parents - Sterling Ranch • Maddie Cassic, DCSD Graduate - Littleton • Margie Hardaway, DCSD Instructional Assistant - Castle Rock • Margo & Doug Orvik, Parents - Parker • Maria & Andreas Lauer, Community Members - Highlands Ranch • Mark & Lucy Squire, Parents, Teacher - Highlands Ranch • Mary DeBolt, DCSD Teacher • Matt & Pamela Wigdahl, Retired DCSD Teachers - Castle Rock • Megan & Jon Meyers, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Mike & Cindy Berndt, Teachers, Parents - Parker • Mike & Janeen McDonald, Parents - Sterling Ranch • Mike Rabbitt, Community Member - Highlands Ranch • Miles Copeland, Teacher, Parent - Parker • Ming & Sarah Wu, Parents - Castle Rock • Molly & Kyle Whitehair, Parents - Sterling Ranch • Monica Weiss, Parent - Highlands Ranch • Nancy Hendryx, Retired Teacher - Castle Pines • Nicole & Kevin DiPasquale, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Nicole & Tony Lannone, Teacher, Parents, Franktown • Noah Medina, DCSD Student - Castle Rock • Pam & Ned Lehman, Teacher, Parents – Parker • Patti & Brian Anderson,, Parents, DCSD Employee - Parker • Paula Dutenhoeffer, DCSD Teacher, Parent - Castle Rock • Pieter Kallemeyn, Former DCSD Board Member • Randi Allison, Former DCSD Employee - Parker • Reeves Kids, Students - Highlands Ranch • Rob Johnson, Administrator, Parent - Parker • Robin Handy, Retired DCSD Teacher - Littleton • Ron & Sue Gilliam, Grandparents - Parker • Rosanna & John McLaughlin, Charter Parents - Parker • Ross & Natalie Barnard, Teacher, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Ruben & Stephanie Chancy, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Rudy Lukez & Dana Schaefer, STEM Board President - Highlands Ranch • Ryan & Jenny Jung, Parents - Castle Rock • Sandra Stolar, Community Member - Castle Pines • Sara Jones,, Former DCSD Teacher, Parent - Sterling Ranch • Sara Thompson & Geoffrey Taylor, Parents - Parker • Scott & Keri Beaumont, Parents - Parker • Shane & Shayna Tisdall, Charter Parents - Parker • Shannon Yoshioka, Teacher - Castle Rock • Shaun & Kendra Sindelman, Parents - Parker • Stephanie Adams, Teacher - Parker • Stephanie Kawamura, Teacher - Parker • Steve & Stacy Merkel, Parents - Parker • Tamara & Loy Engelhardt, Teacher, Parent - Parker • Tamara Jaimes, DCSD Teacher - Castle Rock • Taryn & Clint Thomas, Parents - Castle Rock • Tiphanie & Paul Hannan, Parents - Highlands Ranch • Tod Gilmore, Grandparent - Parker • Tom Yondorf, Parent, Retired Teacher - Castle Rock • Triana Burdick, Parent - Parker • Vinnie Cervantes, Former DCSD Student • Wendy Vogel, Former DCSD Board Member - Highlands Ranch • Zoe Zizzo,, Former DCSD Student, 2019-20 SAG Vice-President - Highlands Ranch

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Behind the curtain at the county coroner’s office Elected official leads staff that investigates deaths BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Inside the Douglas County Coroner’s Office in Castle Rock, there’s an autopsy suite equipped with modern equipment to carry out medical examinations. There is a refrigerated room holding cadavers, with bodies in black bags on metal gurneys. The office has black, electric, unmarked SUVs used to transport bodies to the office from the scene of death. The office’s mission is “providing the citizens of Douglas County, medical professionals, and members of the justice system accurate, scientific, and unbiased medical-based determinations of cause and manner of death in cases falling under the jurisdiction of the office,” its website says. Like other coroners across the country, County Coroner Jill Romann is an elected official, now serving her second term after first being elected in 2014. Previously she was chief deputy coroner. Romann is not a physician, but she has three decades of experience in the field, including 21 years as a board-certified medicolegal death investigator for

Douglas County Coroner’s Office staff: (from left) Jessica Carlos, Senior Forensic medicolegal death investigator; Jill Romann, coroner; Nick Lobello, chief deputy coroner; Taylor Lowry, MDI; Lauren Stockton, manager of coroner administration. PHOTOS BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON

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Commissioners allow naming property after people 2-1 vote also renamed event center at fairgrounds after former commissioner BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County is now able to name its buildings and other properties after someone who has died after the commissioners approved a rule change in a split 2-1 vote Oct. 12. Commissioners George Teal and Abe Laydon, who voted in favor of the change, then also voted to name the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Events Center after James R. Sullivan, a county commissioner from 1989 to 2004. “The list is short to find somebody who contributed quite as much to the county and what this

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are the best of the best of the best. “Unfortunately, they are the lowest-paid physicians out there because they are government employees. We have a 50% to 60% shortage in the nation of boardcertified forensic pathologists.”

county is today than James R. Sullivan,” Teal said in the meeting. Teal and Laydon both spoke in support of the motion, with Teal speaking about the contributions Sullivan, or “Sully” as he was often known, made to the county as a commissioner and the country as a veteran. Teal said it was appropriate to name the events center after Sullivan because the building was constructed during the tenure of the longtime commissioner. “He was a huge fan of the fair, he was a huge fan of the rodeo, a huge fan of the 4-H efforts,” Teal said. Sullivan was “instrumental in envisioning and working to create” the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Events Center, according to the resolution. Sullivan was also elected to the Colorado House in 2004 and served

one term. Commissioner Lora Thomas voted against both resolutions, saying that she was part of the board that agreed to disallow the practice in 2018. “We decided we would not name anything, any county property after any individual unless there had been a financial contribution to that, that would be the one exception,” she said. Thomas gave the example of the county’s Miller building, named for Philip S. Miller, who named the county as a beneficiary of his trust. Thomas said then-commissioner Roger Partridge had brought up the topic. “Roger convinced us that there are so many really talented people in this county, there are a lot of people who make contributions to our county in various ways,” she said. “How do you choose between everybody here

who you’re going to name something after?” Laydon voiced interest in seeing future people honored this way, including possibly Kendrick Castillo, an 18-year-old who was killed while rushing a school shooter at STEM School Highlands Ranch in May 2019. “I never want to condition recognition or acknowledgement on the ability to pay for it,” Laydon said. Sullivan died at his Perry Park home in April 2020 at the age of 92. Originally from Iowa, he moved to Douglas County in 1972. In addition to the fairgrounds, Sullivan had a part to play in the county open space program and E-470. On Oct. 16, just a few days after the building became the James R. Sullivan Events Center, a memorial was held in the facility for the late commissioner.

Medicolegal death investigators like Romann come from a variety of fields, including anthropology, law enforcement, paramedics, mortuary science and nursing. Romann explained that of all medicolegal death investigators nationwide, only 4,000 people have tested for board certification, and roughly 245 have passed. “At the Douglas County Coroner’s Office, all death investiga-

tors are required to test,” Romann said. “I have got the most board-certified medicolegal death investigators in one office outside of New York City.” Jessica Ray has worked as a death investigator for nearly 10 years, specializing in cases involving opioid addiction and characteristics of opioid-related death. She is board-certified by the American Board of Medi-

colegal Death Investigators and is currently the highest-trained death investigator at the Douglas County Coroner’s Office. “Doing this job is like a calling for me. I don’t even really consider this a job,” Ray said. “I love to serve people in this capacity and learn about people’s stories, like how they get to a place in life where they end up in a coroner’s office.”

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Lone Tree racer is success on track Harry Voigt finished 2nd at national championship BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Harry Voigt wanted to explain in his college application essay which life experiences helped reshape how he defines himself — from a little boy with dyslexia thinking “I was stupid” to a fearless natural on the racetrack — Voigt took his readers out of the stands and behind the wheel with him. “My eyes are focusing on the checkered flag, and it feels like I am

approaching in a jet. Engine roaring loud and the smell of burning rubber as I tear around the last corner. I see all the different colored shirts of the fans and hands waving with cameras,” he wrote. The fans get louder. He feels the wind funnel up his helmet, “cooling my sweaty head.” His hands ache, and he “can barely hold the wheel much longer.” “I see the flag getting bigger and bigger, and then in the blink of an eye, it is gone. The engine grows quiet, the speed drops, and my excitement takes off,” he wrote. Heat rises from the track and SEE RACER, P7

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fans hush as he transitions into a cool-down lap. His hands “feel as if someone was beating on them with a hammer,” and his “nose is filled with the strong smell of gasoline.” “I think to myself, wow, I just won my first professional race at Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas,” he wrote. Taking titles That’s far from his only title. In September, the 20-year-old from Lone Tree took home second place at the National Auto Sport Association’s 2021 Spec Miata National Championships held at Daytona International Speedway. He placed first in the Teen Mazda Challenge. “It was so thrilling,” said Voigt’s mother, Pamela. “Continual goosebumps.” Racing at Daytona was a bucket list opportunity. The famous track is known for its long straightaways where drafting is crucial, Voigt said. For that reason, having a drafting partner is ideal. One car trailing another closely can increase the drivers’ speed by several miles per hour. “It’s just physics,” Voigt said. In a series of practice sessions and qualifying events for the national championships, Voigt placed well, staying among the top 10. But he had trouble finding another driver to team up with, which left him to fend for himself come race time. As the championship event got underway, Voigt hung just outside the top eight drivers, he said. “I was having to drive the absolute hell out of the car to keep up with them,” he said. The championships epitomized how strategy and fate both come into play during a race, Voigt said. A crash took two cars out and Voigt closed the gap on the fifth. He focused on staying consistent and not making mistakes in his driving, he said. Then another car was hit by debris and had to pull off. “This stuff just sucks, I don’t want to see that,” Voigt said. Despite rising in the ranks, Voigt was still without a partner, trying to keep pace with leading drivers. Then another driver, Matt Cresci, slowed just enough for Voigt to catch up. Finally, he had found his partner. “We took off and we charged all

Harry Voigt competes in the NASA 2021 National Championships in September. COURTESY PHOTO

the way to second or third in a lap or two,” he said. A three-car breakaway ensued. As the whirlwind race came to a close, Voigt and Cresci chased lead driver Preston Pardus. Pardus ultimately took first. Voigt trailed by less than a second, and secured runner-up. After races, crews disassemble winning cars, pulling out the engine looking for any signs a competitor cheated. The intent is for each car to be equally matched so that the “race comes down to the driver,” Voigt said. During his inspection, techs discovered Voigt’s transmission had been on the brink of blowing but managed to hold up — another piece of luck that went in Voigt’s favor. “I shouldn’t have been able to finish the race,” he said. Getting started The now 20-year-old who poured his love of racing onto the page speaks with just as much passion for the sport in conversation. “I’ve learned so much about myself in racing,” he said. He was 17 at the time of his first professional win, but his love for the sport was sparked years earlier, when his father took him to a go-kart track around age 10. As he wrote in his essay, school had been difficult for him with not only a dyslexia diagnosis but ADHD as well. Racing was different. Speed didn’t scare him, and he quickly picked up the art of racing. “Being an inch off the ground, not even exaggerating, going 90 in

a go-kart,” he said. “You feel the G-forces.” He went to local tracks on weekends for fun, eventually catching the attention of an employee who told his dad he saw raw talent in the young speedster. The man suggested investing in a kart. At age 12, his parents did just that. Voigt had been working hard in school, they said, and as a reward they surprised him with his own set of wheels. Voigt began competing throughout Colorado around age 14, often alongside adults, and almost immediately won competitions. His room in the basement of his family home boasts shelves brimming with trophies and walls lined with memorabilia.

The room is also where he gets in much of his practice time, using a software program hooked up to a mock race car rig. Real track time is expensive. So is the entire sport. Travel. Vehicle maintenance. Race entry fees. Voigt doesn’t get paid to race, but thanks to sponsors he doesn’t pay to race, either. Practicing from home helps him stay competitive without some of the financial burden, he said. At home, he climbs through the narrow gap between the seat and steering wheel and sits there for hours before a competition, racing on the screen and getting virtual coaching from a mentor who emails him notes. “The seat, the pedal and the wheel are pretty much right off a race car,” he said. A lifelong passion Racing teaches his son valuable life lessons, like handling pressure and being put on the spot, Voigt’s father, Brian, said. Thinking back to the September national championships, Brian said he and Pamela “always knew Harry was capable of that level of competition.” “How many times did you hear me say, ‘You’re as fast as these guys,’” Brian said to Voigt. “I’m not sure Harry always believed it.” Voigt would love to race as a career, but he’s also staying focused on earning his degree. He’s now studying business at Lynn University in Florida. Whatever the future holds, “racing will always be a part of my life,” he said. “It just seems like a part of me,” he said.

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of coronavirus cases continues. Bookman said hospitals are postponing necessary but non-emergent surgeries — preserving capacity but delaying valuable medical care to patients who need it. Polis said the state is ready to implement crisis standards of care plans if needed, a move that would authorize hospitals to prioritize who receives treatment when their capacity is overrun. “We are nearing the capacity of our hospitals,” Polis said. Bookman echoed that concern, saying, “The trajectory of hospitalizations continues to go up, making me even more concerned about what this is going to do to the capacity of our hospitals to be able to take care of patients.” About 79% of those currently hospitalized with COVID-19 are unvaccinated, according to data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. And those who are hospitalized and unvaccinated also skew younger. The average age of an unvaccinated person who is hospitalized in Colorado right now is 57, compared with an average age of 73 for the vaccinated. In addition to urging unvaccinated people to get the shot, Polis also said older Coloradans should receive a booster shot. He cited newly released data from vaccine maker Pfizer showing that a booster shot of its vaccine was more than 95% effective at preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19.

An emergency-department patient at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree in 2020. FILE PHOTO

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 20 approved booster shots for people who received the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, to go along with a previous approval of boosters for Pfizer recipients. At press time, an expert panel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still needed to give its OK. Pfizer booster shots have been authorized for all people ages 65 or older, along with people who have high-risk medical conditions or who work in high-risk settings. The Moderna approval is expected to follow similar guidelines.

Boosters for Johnson & Johnson are expected to be available for all people who received the vaccine. People with weakened immune systems are already eligible for a booster shot regardless of which vaccine they received. The rising levels of concern in Colorado stand in contrast to what is happening in the nation at large. Across the United States, coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are falling. During the previous several months, while the virus’ delta variant tore through health care systems around the country, Colo-

rado had managed to have some of the lowest hospitalization and case rates in the country. Now, Colorado has the 10th-highest infection rate and 20th-highest hospitalization rate among all states, according to The New York Times’ case tracker. Since the beginning of October, about 20 people a day in Colorado have died with COVID-19. As recently as this summer, that number was around four or five people a day. More than 8,000 people in Colorado have now died due to the coronavirus. The Oct. 21 news conference was notable for the language Polis used in hoping to prevent more deaths. Repeatedly, he urged unvaccinated people to show care for themselves by getting the shot. Slightly less than 30% of Coloradans who are old enough to get vaccinated are not fully immunized. “Never in my wildest imagination did I think there would be Coloradans that didn’t want to protect themselves,” Polis said, recalling the day the first vaccine doses arrived in the state. He later added: “Show that you love yourself. Show that you support your friends and family that want you to be here for many years to come. Get protected. Get vaccinated. Get boosted.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Ozone worsens along Front Range; answers elusive ‘Other areas don’t violate standards like we do’ BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

The worst ozone year in recent history on the northern Front Range boosted pollutant violations in a rolling three-year average closely watched by the EPA, state officials said Oct. 21, though they did not offer bold new programs to combat the hazardous substance. Twelve monitoring sites on the Front Range now have a three-year average over the EPA’s most recent 70-parts-per-billion cap for ozone, and five sites violate even the EPA’s previous looser standard of 75 parts per billion, according to annual reports made Oct. 21 to the Air Quality Control Commission by state and regional pollution officials. Widespread Western wildfires and the smoke they shed into Colorado contributed to the ozone worsening in the northern Front Range area already in non-attainment of EPA limits, the officials said. But they also acknowledged that the hot dry summer of 2021, which will be repeated in the future as climate change affects the West, made for terrible ozone conditions — with or without the smoke. “Other areas don’t violate the standards like we do,” said Mike Silverstein, director of the Regional

The EPA looks at three-year averages when deciding if a metro area is “out of attainment” for its air pollution standards, and Colorado’s ozone problem is getting worse, state monitors show, in a report presented Oct. 21. The current EPA target for ozone is 70 parts per billion. SCREENSHOT FROM COLORADO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION PRESENTATION

Air Quality Council, which tracks pollution and recommends policy changes to help the Front Range meet EPA limits. “So that shows that local vehicle emissions are really what kicks us over the threshold of the standards, not what’s given to us from outside.” The state Air Quality Control Division staff, which reports to the

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sources and identify which category is most promising for reducing ozone — travel by cars and light trucks is the top pollution contributor for almost every monitor, the Oct. 21 presentations showed. Changing automobile use for employers or employees, though, has proven one of the most fraught avenues in metro Denver’s pollution control efforts. Air Pollution Control Division staff over the summer proposed requiring large employers to cut the number of commuting or work miles driven by staff, but quickly withdrew the Employee Trip Reduction Program on opposition from business and industry groups. Silverstein noted that rebates to people who replace gas-powered lawn mowing equipment with clean electric models has also helped make a dent in afternoon ozone. Commissioner Jana Milford noted that California has just moved to end the sale of oil and gas-powered lawn equipment altogether, and wondered if Colorado should follow that lead. Reaction from environment advocates after the meeting appeared to be, “all of the above, and more.” V. Sean Mitchell, Colorado spokesperson for the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, said the state’s ongoing pollution problems became more critical with COVID19, and studies showing the virus does deeper damage in areas made vulnerable by high pollution. “The air quality this summer was atrocious,” Mitchell said, in an emailed statement. “Now is the time for Colorado to not shift the blame to other states, but again take the lead, with bold actions to provide clean, healthy air.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Tri-County Health exit could mean big costs later for Arapahoe, Adams But Arapahoe public health funding to stay stable for now

no longer has the option to partner with Adams down the road. “Douglas County’s decisions left us no choice but to reevaluate the future of public health services in Adams County,” Eva Henry, an Adams County commissioner, said in the Oct. 19 news release. “As a result, Adams County must determine the best option to move ahead for a health board and services provided to residents.” The Adams commissioners were to bring forward a resolution at an Oct. 26 public hearing to provide notice of Adams’ decision to leave Tri-County, according to the news release. “Per its legal obligation, Adams County will remain a part of TCHD through December 2022,” the news release said. “Starting January 2023, Adams County will have its own health department structure in place.” Arapahoe County confirmed in early September that Arapahoe and Adams had been contemplating splitting away from Tri-County, driven by Douglas County’s intention to leave. Luc Hatlestad, spokesperson for Arapahoe County, had emphasized that Arapahoe’s consideration of leaving Tri-County isn’t because of disagreement with the health agency. Douglas County’s exit would potentially create financial or budgetary problems for the

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With Douglas County setting off in its own direction on public health policy but still contracting to receive all services from Tri-County Health Department, Arapahoe County’s public health programs are likely to remain unaffected for now. But after the end of 2022 — when Douglas County could end its agreement with Tri-County Health and when Adams County expects to move to a new health department structure — the costs of Arapahoe and Adams counties pulling away from Tri-County could be in the millions, according to a consulting firm studying the benefits and drawbacks of the counties’ potential decisions to handle public health services alone. “In the short term, separate, single county public health agencies would have access to less public health revenue, and perhaps services, and would incur transition costs for start-up and (the) dissolution of TCHD,” the Oct. 12 report by the Otowi Group says. On the other hand, single-county

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entities “would allow counties to wholly envision a health department to be what they want and need, from the ground up,” the report adds. Douglas County had long been contemplating leaving Tri-County Health amid a rift over the health agency’s coronavirus safety orders. Douglas County’s elected leaders formalized the decision to leave Tri-County in a meeting Sept. 7, opting to form its own board of health in charge of matters

such as countywide public health orders. But the county decided to continue to receive all services from Tri-County, approving an agreement on Sept. 28. Services that will continue include restaurant inspections, nutrition counseling, maternal and child health services, and disease control, among others. Adams County’s elected leaders announced that Adams will also leave Tri-County, raising the question of whether Arapahoe County

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other two counties, Hatlestad said in early September. But in light of Douglas County’s decision to keep receiving services from Tri-County, the question of the financial impacts of Douglas’ exit appears to be pushed down the road. “Even though Adams and Douglas have decided to leave the partnership, it will (essentially) remain in effect through the end of 2022, so all three counties should be able to access all the services we always have during that time without making any budgetary adjustments,” Hatlestad said in late October. If Douglas stops contracting with Tri-County in 2023, there could be some kind of budgetary impact on Arapahoe, but “we have no idea what it would look like,” Hatlestad said. The Arapahoe County commissioners released a statement Oct. 19 that said the county “will begin developing the necessary transition plans as we form our own public health department.” Regarding the idea that Adams could ultimately choose to form a two-county health agency with Arapahoe, Hatlestad said: “We haven’t heard that specifically, but given the relative costs of everything, we’re staying open” to any beneficial ideas. An Adams County spokesperson couldn’t immediately be reached

about whether Adams would still consider forming a two-county health agency with Arapahoe after 2022. “Similar to the majority of counties in Colorado, Adams County will follow the common practice of providing its own health department for its residents,” the Adams announcement said. ‘Some funding not guaranteed’ To start their own public health agencies, Adams and Arapahoe could run into costs up to millions of dollars each, according to the consultants’ report. “TCHD has the size, breadth and depth of staff expertise, good reputation, grant writing and management capacity, and status as Colorado’s largest health department that allows the agency to procure funding not generally available to other health departments in Colorado,” the report says. Public health agencies draw upon a variety of funding sources, and public health leaders seek grant and contract funds that are related to existing and desired programs, according to the report. Working together in a two-county “district” public health agency would potentially make Adams and Arapahoe more competitive for grants and contracts, the report says. In the single-county scenario, costs may stack up partly because developing single public health agencies “will require adding new organizational infrastructure and customizing existing infrastructure to support the unique aspects

of public health,” the report says. One part of the report points to “additional needed” revenue of $3.6 million in Arapahoe and $2.6 million in additional need in Adams. “Some current funding lines are not guaranteed” in the single-county scenario, the report says. It also lists roughly $1.5 million as “an estimated loss of program funds and fees that TCHD currently receives as a district health department.” “This is a regional loss and the amount that affects Adams County (and Arapahoe) specifically has not been calculated. These are only revenues and don’t reflect any other potential losses such as current liabilities, penalties or other losses,” the report says. Under a section labeled “other fiscal implications,” the report says the potential transition costs involved in a separation from TriCounty could be about $62 million. “Transition costs are the reasonable costs and the expenditures, labor, and materials that would be incurred through a separation,” the report says. The vast majority of that total — $50 million — involves an entity called the Public Employee Retirement Association, or PERA. That’s the state’s public-employee pension fund, a program that manages benefits for current and former public employees such as teachers, snowplow drivers, corrections officers and other government workers. The report calls that cost the “PERA calculated penalty for dis-

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‘Counties will not have that reputation’ Asked whether the three counties would likely split Tri-County Health’s staff among their own health agencies if they all go the single-county route, Hatlestad said: “I’m sure any number of them would be appealing candidates for any of the jobs in the counties.” He added: “If we all do singlecounty health departments, we’re going to be competing for talent, which is one of the reasons the costs go up.” The report says: “Some public health professionals work at TriCounty because of its size, breadth and representation — the counties will not have that reputation.” The report notes that it relied on assumptions “to create a usable analysis” and that the document “does not include a cost-benefit analysis.” Arapahoe County’s Oct. 19 statement said: “The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners is saddened that our neighboring counties have chosen to end the productive 55-year partnership with the Tri-County Health Department.” “The Board intends to do what it can to support the many dedicated employees of Tri-County Health throughout this process,” the statement said.

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A second life for lost luggage at DIA Airport donates forgotten bags to Denver Rescue Mission BY AMANDA HORVATH ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Denver International Airport handles a massive amount of luggage every year. In 2019, the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic, 69 million passengers traveled through the airport with bags in tow. Some of those travelers left their empty bags behind. Sometimes people will throw away their luggage because they want to consolidate their things to save on baggage fees. Or, maybe a wheel or zipper breaks and they leave a suitcase at the airport. DIA collects whatever is left behind. “Once we find that luggage that is clearly being abandoned — being set next to a trash can — we don’t want that just to be thrown away in a central landfill, especially when there is ... a higher and better purpose that it can go to,” said Scott Morrissey, vice president of sustainability for DIA. Enter Denver Rescue Mission. The nonprofit organization works to create change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Denver. Part of its mission includes the Ministry Outreach Center, located in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood. “One part is the warehouse, the home of all of our supplies. Any non-cash donation comes through the warehouse and is received here, stored here, sorted out, and then distributed from here,” said Jesse Ludema, the director of the Ministry Outreach Center. At the center, the abandoned pieces of luggage get a new purpose. About every month or so, Denver Rescue Mission picks up a batch of empty suitcases and bags from DIA to distribute to the unhoused community it serves. “For many people in the homeless community they have very few belongings,” said Ludema. “And so if you’re walking around and trying to get back on your feet, having something to store your possessions in is really important.” This particular partnership with a focus on luggage donations between DIA and Denver Rescue Mission started about three years ago. In 2018, Morrissey said the airport donated 835 pieces of luggage, and in 2019, it gave 719 pieces. Morrissey does say in 2020, that number was much lower, likely because the number of passengers who went through DIA dropped significantly due to COVID-19. “Not a huge amount in the context of 69 million passengers. But they are bags that can go and have a second life and support the clients of the Denver Rescue Mission,” said Morrissey. So far in 2021 donations are still lower than at the start of the partnership, again with passenger numbers not quite at where they were pre-pandemic. But any donation can make a big difference in a person’s life. “[It is] a need that we don’t often

Piles of lost luggage sit waiting, stored on a shelf at Denver International Airport. Now, the airport plans to begin donating that COURTESY OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT luggage to the Denver Rescue Mission.

think of. We think of food, clothing, the essentials, but something to carry that in is critically important. So it is a need that is expressed often,” said Ludema. And that need has grown even more in just the last year. The Metro Denver Homeless Initiative conducts a “Point in Time Count” to determine how many people are experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. This year’s count found the number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time doubled from 2020 to 2021. “I think anyone who has worked with the homeless community here in Denver has seen the need increase for more resources, for more items just overall,” said Ludema. “It seems like we need to find a better way to help our homeless brothers and sisters in need.” It seems now more than ever nonprofits like Denver Rescue Mission could use the help. Thankfully, Ludema says this luggage donation partnership is just one of many beneficial partnerships. Most major grocery store chains in Colorado donate leftover food, several food banks help out regularly, and different individuals or companies often come to Denver Rescue Mission with donations. “There’s just probably hundreds of companies that may do drives every single year or twice a year, and may say, ‘Hey, we want to get our company together and collect coats, or we want to collect hygiene products, or what is it that you need us to collect?’” said Ludema, “I’m really blown away by people’s generosity to help.” And that’s exactly how the relationship with DIA started. At first, it was donations of unused food from the airline flight kitchens as well as some food and beverage concessions. Then it grew into this new baggage partnership. “You can have those conversations in real time to say, you know, `We have this product, is it something that can be beneficial to people?’ And they [Denver Rescue Mission]

understand what those needs are,” said Morrissey. “It’s really important for us to find those opportunities to positively contribute to the community.” “Just all across America in our world, there’s so many problems,” said Ludema. “And so to experience generosity firsthand, and to see

people really are willing to give and help is certainly very encouraging.” This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit providing news and information across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

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ere we are wrapping up the series, “The 5 C’s of Retaining Top Talent.” Now it’s time to link connection, collaboration, change and consistency to WINNING culture. And culture, according to WORDS some top performers across several industries, was the difference maker in their decision to stay in their current role, or to leave and explore finding success elsewhere. Michael Norton Mariann is considered one of the brightest in her organization. She is a thought leader and someone who loves coaching, mentoring and developing excellence in her team. Every year she receives a glowing performance evaluation and an increase in her salary. When she emailed me after the first column of this series, she shared that she was regretfully leaving her job and team that she loved. Her reason was that after watching the culture of the organization deteriorate, and with empty promises to change, she ultimately resigned.

Her email was reflective of many I have received over the past few weeks. Organizations who are losing people are losing them largely because of the perceived negative, caustic, toxic, and confrontational environment they find themselves now working in. Dave, a top performing salesperson is consistently in the top five amongst the salespeople in his company. He emailed me to say he was glad that culture was on the list. He reported that he had left a numbers driven, operations driven culture that never supported the sales team. As a matter of fact, he called them the sales prevention department. He left because he heard about the positive, high-energy, sales culture at his current company. He sought them out even though they weren’t looking for any new salespeople at the time. He says that “Luckily, and thankfully they saw me as a fit and offered me a job. The culture here rocks.” We are living in very complex times, and it seems that no matter what we do as business owners, or executives leading a company, the diverse make-up of opinions, likes, dislikes, preferences, and

attitudes of our team members makes it almost impossible to please everyone. Right now, if you happen to be at a place where the culture of the organization is eroding and people are leaving, there is still hope. There is still time to start making changes or leading differently. Although we are living and working with complexities, we can take what Albert Einstein said and focus on simplicity. Albert Einstein said, “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” Sometimes we tend to complicate the uncomplicated or over-engineer a solution. When it comes to changing culture or creating and maintaining a positive culture where people want to come to work, we can make huge advancements by focusing on the basics, some of the simplest things that our people expect from leadership, and that can go such a long way to building a thriving culture. We covered some of these over the past four weeks; connection; collaboration; change; and consistency. Employee engagement is a very clear indicator of the health of our business. And a pretty obvious indicator of whether or not

we have a positive and thriving culture. When we look around are we seeing team members who are simply checking the box, or are they engaged and contributing at their very best? Are we being transparent with what is going on, how the company is performing, and taking an active interest in each team member? Are we working under a people-focused culture based on honesty, integrity, and opportunity? If not, people will do one of two things. Show up and check the box, or they will leave. And with those two options, having them leave is almost always better. How is your business doing when it comes to culture? Is it so bad that you are in duck and cover mode? Is it so good that you hope to attract more top talent to join you? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing. com and when we create a culture where people want to work and thrive, it really will be a better than good year.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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ver watch that episode of “The Office” where Michael decides to teach his staff about conflict resolution? As a human resources professional and conflict coach GUEST watching that, I was both gasping COLUMN and guffawing at the same time. Of all the people to attempt it, there’s the manager modeling just how NOT to attempt to resolve conflict. At one point, he basically comLinda Newell pares conflict to a “shiatsu massage, where they dig into your body, very hard. And it is very painful. And apparently, some people throw up. But the next day, they feel great.” Most of us hate that poke-in-theeye feeling when addressing conflict. Even though I teach conflict transformation for a living, I still

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get nervous with my own conflicts, as we all do. As my mentor says, that’s why they call it being a “practitioner.” It continues to take practice for all of us. So, what is it that makes us go crazy when we get into conflict? Or for some, even when we get near it. For some of us, it may actually be a physical reaction to protect us from harm. That’s a whole course of protection techniques just in itself. For others, it might be the fear of losing the argument or appearing to be incorrect, wrong, or “found out.” But for the majority of us, we become hesitant to dig into our conflict because either we don’t have the tools to resolve it or we’re afraid of hurting (or losing) our relationships around it. But shouldn’t we be able to do both? Conflict management is about solving problems AND building relationships. What good is problem resolution if we can’t maintain the relationship?

When I was in the state Senate, I was often at odds with one of my colleagues across the aisle. Many times, he and I were diametrically opposed philosophically. However, over time, there were many occasions when we would come together and collaborate on legislation successfully. Throughout the years, we became friends and assured each other that no matter our policy differences (and sometimes heated debates on the floor), we would always respect one another and sustain our friendship. We remain friends to this day. As we recognize October as Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado, I entreat you to perhaps imagine that the conflicts in your life could be approached as just solving a problem and building a relationship. Is there a way to do both? Admittedly, some conflicts may need a stiff drink of coffee, a suite of calming techniques, or even a court-ordered mediator. And yes, some conflicts may be too danger-

ous to attempt to manage on our own. But the majority of them are possible to wade through and get to the other side. Will you throw up, as Michael claims? Maybe. But you’ll feel great the next day! For information on Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado, you can go to: conflictresolutionmonth.org. Or, for training, coaching, or facilitating conflict, feel free to reach out to me for a resource relevant for you. The reward of feeling more peace in our lives, especially right now, is well worth the practice. Former Colorado state Senator, now with a master’s in Social Justice and Ethics from Iliff School of Theology, Linda Newell is a writer, instructor, facilitator, and conflict coach. Senlindanewell@gmail. com, www.lindanewell.org, www. senlindanewell.com, @sennewell on Twitter, Senator Linda Newell or @TheLastBill on Facebook.

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A parrot paradise in the country Foundation helps birds thrive in rural Elbert County BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Near the corner of County Roads 13 and 158 in rural Elbert County, about 12 miles southeast of downtown Parker, large, vibrantly colored parrots live on the grounds of The Gabriel Foundation. The foundation is a “parrot welfare organization providing for the complete physical, psychological, and environmental well-being of the parrots in our care,” its website says. It also arranges adoptions of parrots, with the motto: “Adopt, don’t shop.” Founded in 1995 by lifelong parrot lover and avian consultant Julie Weiss Murad, the nonprofit foundation was first based in Aspen, but moved to the rolling hills north of Elizabeth in 2005. Currently, the property houses roughly 400 birds, though the foundation hopes to work its way to 350 birds so each will have more space and receive even better care. Asked why there are so many parrots in need of homes, aviary operations manager Jessica Boone explained that many parrots live extraordinarily long lives. “Many of the birds who come through the foundation have outlived their owners,” she said. Boone also said that many of the foundation’s birds come from unfortunate circumstances. “A lot of the birds come from hoarding situations, while many come from homes that cannot afford to take care of such a maintenance-heavy pet.” Roughly 75% of the birds are adopted out, with more than 100 birds having been rescued since the start of 2021. Since the inception of the foundation, thousands of birds have come through the doors of The Gabriel Foundation and have been adopted out to families. Staff members at The Gabriel Foundation say they work diligently to ensure that the birds they adopt out go to safe, loving homes. Before visiting the foundation for the first time, potential adopters must take online courses about parrots and parrot care. Potential adopters are also required to visit The Gabriel Foundation at least five times to participate in bird education. On their visits, potential adopters learn about diet, enrichment and enclosures. They also do extensive touring to narrow down which bird is right for them and their family. Potential adopters are also required to provide photos of their at-home enclosures before they are able to take the birds home. Many of the birds at the foundation have their own large enclosures, while some have chosen to pair-bond and live together. Some, like the macaws visible from County Road 13, spend a lot of their time in groups. They are divided by sex to avoid breeding. The birds are given regular baths and are fed a varied and nutrientrich diet comprising everything from leafy green breakfast salad to

Though the parrots have smaller individual or paired enclosures, many are given ample time in larger, group enclosures for enrichment.

There are roughly 400 birds within the grounds of the Gabriel Foundation. When walking through the halls and throughout the enclosures, they can be found everyPHOTOS BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON where, including above your head!

The Gabriel Foundation has fifteen staff members and over 100 active volunteers to help the organization run smoothly. Sara Thorpe, left, works in husbandry, and Adele Beesley works in flock health, administration and events. The bird Adele is holding is a Senegal parrot named PJ.

hearty nuts and grains. They also have an abundance of toys and items for chewing. Many locals and those within the parrot community donate cardboard boxes and old phone books and newspapers for chewing. The staff and volunteers also make many of the toys the parrots regularly play with. The Gabriel Foundation currently has 15 employees and roughly 100 active volunteers. “I love working here because my day is never the same,” said Boone, a decade-long staff member. “I also love working around the birds because I think of them as individuals with their own personalities.” Like many nonprofit organizations, The Gabriel Foundation has been impacted by COVID-19. Prior to the start of the pandemic, staff gave regular tours and held events for visitors. Now, tours are curtailed and visits ate by appointment; go online to thegabrielfoundation.org for information. The Gabriel Foundation is currently seeking more volunteers and encourages those interested to visit its website to apply.

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A vital and ‘lovely job’ Theresa Cuccio has been working with NICU babies for 33 years. She is currently a NICU nurse at Sky Ridge Medical Center.

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hey are the last people parents want to see on what it supposed to be one of the happiest days of their lives. But, in a short amount of time, they become people who parents treasure, remember and appreciate forever. These people are the nurses that take care of babies sent to the newborn intensive care unit, or NICU, after birth. When having a baby, parents plan for and think about the happy moment when the little bundle of joy arrives. When a doctor orders a baby, especially those born prematurely, to the NICU, the happiness is replaced with a quick sense of fear, confusion, and anxiety. Helping to settle and understand all of those emotions are the NICU nurses. Kirtley Ceballos, the fetal and neonatal director of patient services at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said that no matter where the hospital is located along the Front Range, nurses in every single NICU facility brings stability, kindness, understanding and the ability to educate parents on what to do now. “NICU units are not just about caring for the babies,” Ceballos said. “These nurses care for the entire family. They help moms hold these fragile babies, they interpret cries and teach parents how to understand certain facial expressions. They educate them on what they need to do.” Whether it is helping a mother start pumping breast milk to help

a baby who is too weak to latch on or teaching the new father how to overcome his fears and hold a baby that may be no bigger than his hand, NICU nurses serve as support to parents as they provide care for a baby. ‘I just loved the babies’ NICU nurses are such experts that the quickness with which they can bathe, change a diaper, and get a baby resting peacefully in a bed can be intimidating to a new parent. Longtime NICU nurse Theresa Cuccio, with Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, said because it is second nature for unit nurses to care for small babies, they just zoom through. Sometimes they forget a parent is watching with a lot of anxiety, she said. AnnMarie Buczyna, a fifth-year NICU nurse at the Level 3 at the Medical Center for Aurora, said teaching parents how to become comfortable caring for their new baby is one of her favorite parts of the job. Buczyna has worked throughout the Denver metro area with babies, including Children’s Hospital Colorado. “It’s everyday life in the NICU, but for parents it can be one of the scariest days of their lives,” she said. “NICU nurses are happy to help both the parents and the baby.” Cuccio, a NICU nurse for 33 years, said she has valued every moment of her career. The longtime nurse said in nursing school she spent a few hours observing babies in a NICU and was immediately hooked. “I just loved the babies,” she said. “NICU nursing is so much more

Young Amelia, dubbed the “Christmas Miracle Baby” by Sky Ridge NICU nurses, COURTESY PHOTO returned with her parents for an annual reunion.

unique that other areas. Here we must function as a team. You cannot do your own thing. We have a great team that comes together for the moments to celebrate and for the tough days. It is the nature of how we function, you are never on an island.” Cuccio said NICU is unique because of the family aspect. Parents have such high expectations when they come into delivery that the thought of going to NICU can be tough, Cuccio said. “You have to put yourself in their shoes,” she said. “As nurses, we are patient because we know this is not what they anticipated. These parents are thrown for a loop and the care their baby needs is differ-

ent than they expected.” ‘OK to take a break’ In a lot of cases, Buczyna said NICU nurses have to act as a voice of reason for parents. Cuccio and Byczyna said so often parents, mothers especially, come into NICU blaming themselves, thinking they cannot leave the baby for a second. “We let them know that we have the baby’s care first,” Cuccio said. “We let them know it is OK to put the baby down and walk away. It is OK to take a break.” As time passes in the NICU, Cuccio said the goal is to teach these parents to do the work in feeding, SEE NURSES, P17

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Vocalist to perform at Newman Center

ocalist Veronica Swift will perform at the Newman Center for the Performing SONYA’S Arts at the University SAMPLER of Denver’s Gates Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. Her program will include swing, beebop and Sonya Ellingboe The Great American Songbook. Tickets start at $19. Go online to newmancenterpresents.com or call 303-871-7720.

present three staged readings under the heading of “Theatre as Sanctuary,” exploring the idea of sanctuary: “The Christians” by Lucas Hnath, directed by Monica Holt, Oct. 29-30 at the Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 N. Sherman St., Denver; “And in this Corner: Cassius Clay,” directed by donnie betts, Nov. 12-13 at the Phamaly Theatre Company Offices, 3532 Franklin St., Denver; and “My Name is Asher Lev” by Aaron Posner, directed by Ben Raanan, Nov. 20-21 at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver. Pay what you can, $20 is suggested, at phamaly.org.

Visions The annual “Visions Tactile Art Show” at the Arapahoe Community College Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, features collaborative art by ACC art students and those from Colorado Center for the Blind. November 8-17; free and open to the public. Opening reception Nov. 11, 5 to 7 p.m. Masks required. Information: trish. sangelo@arapahoe.edu.

Call for artists Lone Tree Arts Center will present its annual Commissioners’ Choice exhibit, with a theme of “Pets: The Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic,” from Jan. 12 to March 27 and entries are due by Nov. 4. Information at lonetreeartscenter.org/ commissionerschoice.

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changing and caring for the baby. “As nurses, sometimes the best thing we can do is take a step back and be supportive,” Cuccio said. “We work to educate them and empower them.” Cuccio said working with parents can be rewarding for NICU nurses as they watch them go from being scared to even hold their baby to being confident, and once the baby is strong enough, carrying them out proudly in the car seat. Cuccio and Byczyna said NICUs are also unique in how patients

Vocalist Veronica Swift will perform at the University of Denver’s Newman Center for the Performing COURTESY PHOTO Arts on Nov. 19.

and online. Ticket information: storiesonstage.org, 303-494-0523 ($22). Later shows will be on Sundays at the Su Teatro Theater on Santa Fe Drive. Littleton artist Littleton artist Michelle Lamb will be in an exhibit called “Paredolia,” which means receiving specific images in an unusual medium. Oct. 22 to Nov. 7 at Core New Art Space, 6851 W. Col-

come in. Some days the unit will see no babies and the following day suddenly there is an onslaught of babies being born that need the added care. The time patients are with NICU can range from six hours to months, Cuccio said. Sometimes a situation ends in tragedy and others end with a baby going home after months of treatment. Cuccio recalled a “Christmas miracle baby” who came early while her parents were visiting Colorado. The baby needed a lot of time to get stronger. Seeing that baby girl leave in the arms of her happy parents was a day to celebrate, Cuccio said. Cuccio and Byczna said they can see the impact they have on families for years after they leave

fax Ave., Lakewood, part of 40 West. See coreartspace. com. Genealogists Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society presents “Denver Graveyard Spirits: Past and Present,” with speaker Phil Goodstein at 1 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 845 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Also on Zoom. Information: colum-

NICU. Each year, hospitals often do reunions where NICU nurses get to see parents and the children they have treated. Cuccio said parents are so grateful for the caring services nurses provide that they come back year after year to continue saying “thank you.” Cabello said going beyond the baby and family care, NICU nurses are the ones doctors turn to the most. Doctors value their opinions in deciding treatment options for babies because they are the ones with them the most, she said. With no plans of slowing down, Cuccio summed up her career as a “wonderful experience.” “It’s great to be a part of a new family’s experience,” she said. “It is a lovely job.”

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‘Lotus’ sculpture installed as tribute Carmela Geselbracht left artistic imprint on Littleton BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Friends gathered on a recent sunny Oct. 14 at Hudson Gardens to welcome a sculptural tribute and remember the late Carmela Geselbracht, a former Littleton resident who was an artist, sculptor and active member of Main Street Players. Geselbracht, who moved from Littleton to British Columbia prior to her death in 2014, was a close friend of Littleton actor/director Annawyn Shamas, who led MSP, formed to produce plays at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton, when it opened to the community. The two met through the players group. Shamas has seen the “Lotus” scultpure previously when it was part of an exhibit of local artists’ works at the Gardens. The multicolored petals include purple, Geselbracht’s favorite color. Sculptor Charlotte Zink shared a bit about “Lotus” in a note to us: “With its bright bursts of color and uplifting form, `Lotus’ is a larger than life, stylized steel flower constructed from upcycled farm parts. It colorfully blossoms and opens upwards to the sky, rain or shine. “A popular artistic motif, Lotus flowers are regarded in many different cultures as a symbol of purity,

Charlotte Zink’s sculpture “Lotus” was recently installed at Hudson Gardens in LittleCOURTESY PHOTO ton as a tribute to the late Carmela Geselbracht.

enlightenment and rebirth. Its characteristics are a perfect analogy for the human condition: even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the lotus produces the most beautiful flower. “Sculptures come to life in many ways: these heavy steel pieces and gear drive from a bulldozer came from an old salvage yard in East Texas and waited many years in the corner of our yard for their moment in the sun,” Zink wrote. Geselbracht was remembered as

a two-time director of the community-focused “Fiasco,” a popular, Littleton-focused musical spoof that was written and produced by area creatives for a number of years. She moved to Littleton in 1975 and “could make art all the time, solo and collaboratively,” friends recalled — in theatre, clay, sculpting ... Her MSP involvement helped expand the local theatre company. In fact, Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center was first developed for its new life as a stage for “Fiasco” after

several years with the cast moving around the area, performing in country clubs and elsewhere. Of course, other productions also needed that stage. In prior years, actors had staged some shows in the high schools as well, but scheduling rehearsals, etc., was always difficult. The City of Littleton had recently built a new, large, modern city building and moved operations there. The older building still contained some city offices when former mayor and Littleton native Vaughn Gardinier started a committee to consider a new use — and ways to pay for it ... Many friends were involved in planning and fundraising over a number of years. Carmela had a book in progress, friends recalled. “Oh, how my visions haunt me as I gaze back on the scene,” she wrote. She was remembered in a sentimental group toast at a luncheon/ reception at the Inn at Hudson Gardens as “Smart, talented, charismatic and beautiful.” Her sister, Laura, commented that she could “smell Carmela’s perfume” when she was writing remarks to share at this event. Hudson Gardens, at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, is open to the public, with free admission, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stroll down to the pond to enjoy “Lotus.” While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, public events frequently are canceled or rescheduled. Check with organizers before you go.

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people to opt out of masking rules in the county violates civil rights of students with disabilities. The lawsuit asks the courts to block enforcement of the county’s health order, which also limited quarantines for people exposed to COVID-19. The school district’s goal is to go back to its policy requiring universal masking among people age 2 and older in its buildings as a COVID safety measure. That policy allows medical exemptions to masking. “No parent should be forced to choose between sending their children to school and risking their health, and no family should have to choose between access to learning and putting their child’s life in jeopardy,” DCSD Board President David Ray said in a statement. “The message is simple: In these very complex times, our most vulnerable children cannot be left behind.” The lawsuit was filed Oct. 20 in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The district filed its lawsuit while schools were on fall break. Students returned to class on Oct. 25. On Oct. 22, DCSD Superintendent Corey Wise sent a letter to the district community saying that the district would abide by the county’s public health order while the lawsuit moves through the legal system. That meant people could opt out of the district’s masking mandate as of press time. “We will be in touch should our mask requirements change following a decision by the court,” Wise said. Plaintiffs include nine families of students with conditions ranging from cystic fibrosis, autism and Down syndrome to rare genetic disorders, severe respiratory disorders and asthma. Some plaintiffs have multiple conditions that place them at high risk if they contract COVID-19. The fledgling Douglas County Health Department was formed

this year after the county left the Tri-County Health Department amid long-running disagreements over COVID safety rules. The Douglas County agency passed its first public health order on Oct. 8. The order allowed parents and guardians to opt children out of masking mandates in the county with a note saying masks negatively affected a student’s mental and physical health. Adults can opt themselves out. The health order also placed more limits on how people without COVID symptoms could be quarantined if exposed to COVID-19. Douglas County Board of Health President Doug Benevento provided a statement saying the health department is still reviewing the district’s lawsuit. The health board is “confident that our order strikes the appropriate balance with respect to mask mandates in our schools” by allowing people to opt out, the statement said. Benevento pointed to another pending lawsuit by a student against the district’s masking mandate as evidence that “a blanket mask mandate does not strike that balance.” “Our order is also more proactive than any requirement the State of Colorado currently has in place,” his statement said. Ray, the DCSD school board president, told Colorado Community Media he was not aware of a lawsuit against the district’s masking mandate as of Oct. 20. Ray said the district was more or less blindsided by the county public health order allowing opt outs from mask orders. To his knowledge, the board of health and county health department did not

solicit input from DCSD district as it drafted the public health order, he said. “That’s sort of baffling because the answer is, ‘No.’ We really found out about it just like everybody else,” Ray said. He said he hoped the legal action could bring more clarity regarding managing COVID-19 in schools. Although the new board of health’s order changed masking and quarantining rules, it contradicted TriCounty Health’s protocols, he said. That sparked confusion because Tri-County Health is still providing public health services in Douglas County through an intergovernmental agreement with the county, including guidance to the school district about who should isolate and quarantine, Ray said. He said he was optimistic the lawsuit will go in DCSD’s favor. He doubts the courts would tell district to “just tell your special needs population to stay home if they don’t feel safe.” He also stressed that masking is a temporary solution in response to COVID conditions and won’t be required forever. The district’s lawsuit says in the course of five days, its “rate of mask-wearing dropped from 97% to 83%, and over 4,500 students and over 500 staff were exempted from wearing a mask” after the county health order passed. The lawsuit says DCSD is concerned mask-wearing will reach the “extremely low levels” experienced at the beginning of this school year, when the district estimates that less than 25% of people masked voluntarily. “This is alarming, especially when the (Douglas County Health

Department public health order) prohibits certain quarantining efforts that work to mitigate the spread of COVID,” the lawsuit says. Masking rules have been the subject of a fierce debate in Douglas County, with some families pushing for universal masking and others urging personal choice. The issue has cropped up in the race to fill four seats on the school board in the election that ends Nov. 2. In the district’s Oct. 20 statement, Wise, the DCSD superinentendent, said that “we deeply appreciate there may be families who don’t want their children wearing masks in school.” The lawsuit is about the district coming together to take the “temporary measure of masking,” he said, so every child “has the ability to thrive in our classrooms.” “The choice is this: Are we going to ignore the recommendation of medical experts everywhere and put the lives of vulnerable students in jeopardy? Or are we going to give all children a fair shot to succeed in person, in school, where they belong,” Wise’s statement said. The district’s statement cited the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires districts to provide students with disabilities safe and equal access to public education. “The (county health department) order ignores well-settled science and guidance regarding COVID-19 mitigation and puts the health and learning of vulnerable students — SEE DISTRICT, P22

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When it was announced back in December that Pop Culture Classroom was cancelling the 2021 Denver Pop Culture Con, it appeared that it was going to be two full years before fans of all things comics, science fiction and fantasy were able to get together. But like Thanos himself once said, fandom is inevitable. Now, “Fan Expo Denver: Special Edition” is here, thanks to a partnership with Pop Cultural Classroom, an organization that uses pop culture to increase educational opportunities, inclusivity and diversity, and Fan Expo HQ, the largest comic con producer in the country. “We’ve all stayed inside, supported our health care heroes, and done our part to keep our communities safe, and now, we’re thrilled to finally come back together, stronger than ever,” said Adam Kullberg, interim Executive Director of Pop Culture Classroom, in a provided statement. “Fan Expo Denver: Denver will give our community a chance to come together and celebrate creativity and pop culture in ways we haven’t been able to for a while. We’re overjoyed to be able to bring that connection back to Denver this October.” Fan Expo Denver will run from Friday, Oct. 29 through Sunday,

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Actor William Shatner speaks at a Galaxy Con convention on July 30, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina. PHOTO BY BRYAN REGAN/ SHUTTERSTOCK

Oct. 31 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. in Denver. The event is open from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Attendance at the event will be 75% of the size of the normal event, but will still include vendors and artisans, workshops and panels and celebrity and creative guests. Tickets and information can be found at www.fanexpodenver.com. At press time, scheduled celebrity attendees include: • William Shatner - Star Trek and real-life space traveler. • Christopher Eccleston - “Doctor Who” and “The Leftovers.” • Giancarlo Esposito - “The Mandalorian” and “Breaking Bad.” • Billie Piper - Doctor Who and “Penny Dreadful.” • Zachary Quinto - Spock in the

recent Star Trek movies and “Heroes.” • Michael Rooker” - “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Walking Dead.” Masks are mandatory when attending the event, and an approved mask is required to be worn always covering the nose and mouth, except while eating and drinking when stationary. This applies to all people age 2 and older. According to provided information, approved masks must have two or more layers of breathable fabric, completely cover the nose and mouth, fit snugly against the sides of the wearer’s face and have no gaps. Other COVID-19 rules: Guests should stay home if they’re not feeling well; attendees should wash or sanitize their hands often; and when possible, keep a safe distance for other guests.

those with chronic conditions, respiratory issues and other serious health challenges — in jeopardy,” the statement said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Tri-County Health Department and Children’s Health Colorado all recommend universal masking, the statement said. Newly reported cases, hospitalizations and deaths “have all increased sharply” in the state and county, the release said, while test positivity rates in Douglas County remain high, “suggesting that cases may be undercounted.” DCSD is the state’s third largest school district, serving about 64,000 students. The district’s announcement said enrollment numbers include thousands of students with disabilities who are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19. More than 700 students require “intensive support in a special setting in order to fully benefit from their educational programming,” the statement said. Remote education is not as effective for them and providing a safe in-person experience is “of paramount importance.” At press time, Colorado Community Media had not yet been able to interview Wise or Benevento about the lawsuit.

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In the election, the town is asking voters to approve four separate tax measures, including pausing TABOR for 10 years to pay for the interchange reconstruction and for more police and fire personnel. While the election isn’t over, Town Manager David Corliss said the town has to move forward as if it is approved to stay on track. During the Oct. 19 council meeting, the council approved a $300,000 service agreement between the town and CORE Consultants to complete preconstruction services for the relocation of Dawson Ridge Boulevard and a portion of West Frontage Road. The approved measure includes $30,000 in contingency funding in case the project goes over budget. Before voting in favor of the agreement, Councilmember Laura Cavey asked whether there there was a need for the agreement and if the town get the $300,000 back if residents do not approve the tax measure to fund the entire reconstruction project. Corliss said no matter what the results of the election on Nov. 2 are, the reconstruction project is a necessity and the Colorado Department of Transportation has said the town will manage it. Corliss said if the town is going to manage it, then it is only appropriate that the town builds and designs it even if other revenue avenues have to be sought out after the election. The town is working with CDOT and Douglas County on the next steps for the I-25 and Crystal Valley Interchange. As part of that

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Win propels Chaparral toward football playoffs 35-32 battle comes down to game’s final seconds BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Chaparral’s Kylan Wilson (5) had 278 yards of total offense in the Oct. 21 game against Douglas County. He passed for a touchdown and ran for two in the 35-32 win for Chap. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

The Douglas County Huskies and the Chaparral Wolverines met in a football game on Oct. 21 at EchoPark Stadium in Parker with class 5A state playoff berths at stake. And the game featured several big plays and two all-purpose quarterbacks in Douglas County’s Antwuan (AJ) Jackson and Kylan Wilson of Chap. Chaparral, of Parker, came out on top with a 35-32 victory that wasn’t decided until the final 54 seconds of the game. That’s when the Wolverines’ Kegan Swain, an up back in the punt formation, took the snap and ran for a first down that allowed Chap to run out the remaining time on the clock. Chap, 21st in the RPI standings before the game, improved to 5-4 overall while Douglas County, of Castle Rock, which was 15th in the RPI standings that help determine the 24-team Class 5A playoff bracket, slipped to a 6-3 overall record. The Wolverines have one more Douglas County South League game remaining on Oct. 29 against rival Legend, of Parker, which was second-ranked in the CHSAANow. com poll. Douglas County wraps up the regular season on Oct. 28 against eighth-ranked Regis Jesuit, of Aurora.

Antwuan “A.J.” Jackson (16) of Douglas County runs with the ball in the Oct. 21 game against Chaparral.

a Wilson and Jackson provided mostp of the entertainment in a game that h had more big plays and offense in p the first half (28-24 lead for Chap) than in the entire contest of other w g games. “The dynamics of the game came w down to number 16 (Jackson) and a our number 5 (Wilson),” said Chap coach Jeff Ketron. “That’s kind of why they’re the quarterbacks. AJ is a heck of a football player and SEE CHAPARRAL, P27

Legend, Lutheran take state softball titles Parker schools celebrate championship wins BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two Parker high schools had banner days on Oct. 23 at Aurora Sports Park. Legend and Lutheran captured championships at the state softball championship with convincing wins in the title games. The Legend Titans, the fourth seed in the bracket, won their third Class 5A state crown in the past five years with an 8-0 win over Columbine of Jefferson County to finish the season with a 25-4 record. The top-seeded Lutheran Lions continued to show their season-long dominance with a 13-2 romp over University High School of Greeley in the Class 3A championship contest as the Lions completed a 29-0 season. Legend won back-to-back state titles in 2017 and 2018. This season’s team started slow but played well down the stretch. “We have a young team,” said Titans coach Kristen Shirk. “We fired

The Lutheran softball team holds the Class 3A state championship banner and trophy PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON Oct. 23.

on all cylinders and that was needed to win. This team reminds me of the 2017 team when we had a core of juniors and some young kids.” Legend turned the title game in its favor in the fifth inning by scoring five runs using the long ball against a Columbine team that it beat early in the season. Kaylynn English belted a solo homer. Emma Harrington followed with a two-run HR and then Afton Armijo added another two-run circuit clout.

Starting pitcher Cameron Ponich for the Titans allowed five hits, didn’t issue a walk and struck out 12 batters. “We came into this tournament with the mindset that we have to play like we have all season,” said catcher Emma Harrington. “That’s what got us through this tournament. It means so much to me. I don’t know how it will feel later. It’s crazy. It hasn’t settled in yet.” SEE SOFTBALL, P27

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Legend starting pitcher Cameron Ponich holds the state championship trophy after the Titans downed Columbine 8-0 to win the title. It was the third state title in five years for Legend.

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Chaparral’s Kylan Wilson (5) looks to throw in the Oct. 21 game against Douglas County. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

CHAPARRAL FROM PAGE 26

Kyle for us.” Wilson, the senior who also played safety and punted for Chap, had 278 total yards. He was eight of 19 passing for 207 yards and a TD. He rushed for 71 yards and two scores. “I just was doing my thing, do it all and help my team,” said Wilson. “I played so-so. There were things I could have done better but overall I played pretty good. “We’ve been in battle almost every week. We knew we needed to win this game to make the playoffs. I know AJ. I wouldn’t say he’s a good buddy but he’s an acquaintance.”

Jackson, who also played in the defensive secondary and returned punts in addition to quarterback, also had over 200 yards of total offense. He passed for two touchdowns and ran for two. Brayden Munroe of Chaparral had three receptions for 147 yards and three TDs including a 77-yard scoring reception on a pass from Wilson. The junior wide receiver also had an 88-yard kickoff return for a TD and returned a blocked field goal for a score. Camden Vogt paced the Wolverines’ defense with nine total tackles while Fransisco Lewis and Geoffrey Freeman each had eight tackles. Lewis also had an interception. “We knew if we won we’d be in the playoffs,” added Ketron. “This was a quality win over a six-win team. We’re excited.”

Emma Harrington pointed to the fifth inning as the turning point. “That inning really set us apart from the other team,” she said. “It got our energy up and the confidence in ourselves. That was the breaking point. We understood we had already played them and we could win but we had to treat it like a new game. We had to come in with a new, fresh mindset.” Lutheran, the state runnersup last year to Eaton in its first season as a varsity softball program, had the same mindset as it had all year. The Lions outscored four opponents in this year’s state tournament, 52-3, and held a 388-23 scoring advantage over the opposition during the season. Going 46-2 in two season is a good way to establish a softball program, and the school has plans to move to Class 4A next year. “In two seasons we’ve lost to one 3A team and that was in the championship,so we have two losses as a program for the first two years. That’s amazing,” said Lutheran coach Glen Maestretti. “We put a lot of pressure on our offense in this tournament to get our pitcher Hailey (Maestretti) off the mound. We only

have the one pitcher. She’s had an amazing year. She showed everybody today.” Hailey Maestretti allowed only two hits for the Lions, who gave up two runs in the top of the first inning. However, the Lions scored once in the bottom of the first and added four runs in the second, third and fourth innings to make this another mercy rule outcome. “It feels great to win,” said Hailey Maestretti. “I loved how hard we worked this season. It feels great to come out on top. Yeah, last year was on our minds. This year was going to be ours. “We felt very motivated through the whole tournament, feeling it was something bigger than ourselves. We took each step, each pitch, each game.” In other state tournament games involving South Metro teams, Horizon, of Thornton, downed Castle View, of Castle Rock, 5-3 in the first round, and Columbine trimmed Highlands Ranch school Rock Canyon 4-2. Mountain Vista, of Highlands Ranch, ousted Smoky Hill, of Aurora, 13-9, but dropped a 4-2 decision to defending champion Fossil Ridge, of Fort Collins. Legend beat Cherokee Trail 10-3, outlasted Broomfield 2-0 and beat top-seeded Horizon 7-2 in the semifinals. In the Class 4A tournament, Ponderosa, of Parker, opened with a 12-6 win over Frederick but then lost 6-1 to Riverdale Ridge, of Thornton.

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Spiders: It’s that time of year Common spiders that sneak into your home and how to deal with them

wells of your house. Window wells are chronic for spiders, by the way.” Fiala says now is a great time to clean out your window wells, which you should be doing twice a year. They can serve as breeding grounds and hospitable habitats for spiders trying to overwinter in your home. He also says caulking, sealing and using weather-stripping around doors and windows can be good deterrents for insects and rodents. Fiala recommends if you see a spider that does not look friendly, do not be afraid to use your shop vacuum to get rid of it, or even break out the glue traps to mitigate future problems. Take a spin through this list of a few common spiders that could sneak into your house this fall.

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This time of year, eight-legged creatures can take a crisp fall breeze as an open invitation into our homes. James Fiala, owner of Environmental Pest Control, sees people dealing with spiders indoors during this time of year. “All spiders are going to try to get in. They try to overwinter is what they do,” he said. Fiala has some tips for unwelcome guests in your home as it gets colder. “Vacuum cleaners are very powerful pest control tools,” he said. He recommends vacuuming around the edges of your house and avoid storing things right by entry doors. “I always tell people: Minimize what you have by the foundation of the house, clear out the window

Funnel weaver spiders Funnel weaver spiders are the most common spiders found in Colorado homes this time of the year. These spiders are harmless to humans but resemble the brown recluse, which does not naturally occur in Colorado. Funnel weaver spiders are darker brown and lack the characteristic “violin” shape

and are mistaken for tarantulas. Wolf spiders may enter areas of new development that disturb their habitat but are generally shy around humans. Larger species may bite.

There are many species of wolf spiders. They can grow up to 35 mm and are usuSHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE ally earth-toned in color.

that brown recluses have on their backs. Ground spiders Ground spiders usually reside under rocks or logs and only come out to hunt prey. When the weather turns cold, some species of ground spiders wander indoors. They are harmless to humans. Wolf spiders Wolf spiders are gray and brown, and some species can get quite large

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Widow spiders Widow spiders build their homes in dark undisturbed areas, like old animal burrows, window wells, cellars, garage corners and crawl spaces. Red and orange markings on the underside of the abdomen is a physical characteristic of a widow spider. The widow spider has a painful bite, and it contains nerve venom, which can be dangerous. Brown recluse spiders Brown Recluse spiders are rare in Colorado because of the climate. They can be found along the Mississippi Valley, and sometimes they hitch a ride on travelers into the state. The brown recluse has a characteristic “violin” marking on its back. The spider’s venom is damaging to human cells. This list is not all inclusive of the spiders in Colorado. To find more on common spiders in the area, CSU extension provides more information.

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First Publication: 10/14/2021 Last Publication: 11/11/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/23/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0023 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/19/2021 12:45:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: David F. House riginal eneficiar Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for LoanDepot.com, LLC., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/10/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 3/20/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018016053 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $308,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $304,316.07 Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereb notified that the co enants 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 24, BLOCK 3, MEAD'S CROSSING AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11281 Rodeo Cir, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed ritten 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, December , 0 1, at the ublic rustee s office, hilip 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 urchase, 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.

ILENE DELL' ACQUA Colorado Registration # : 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone # : (877) 369-6122 Fax # : Attorney File # : CO-21-893313-LL * YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0023 First Publication: 10/14/2021 Last Publication: 11/11/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered at a public hearing and second reading for ﬁnal adoption b the one ree Cit Council. The hearing will be located at 8527 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO 80124, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The Ordinance may also be postponed at said meeting. Series of 2021 Ordinance No. 21-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 153-30, 15-3-50, 15-4-20, AND 15-4-50 OF THE LONE TREE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO AND INCORPORATED AREAS PRODUCED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2, 2021 AND PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF FUTURE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDIES AND RELATED MAPS PRODUCED BY FEMA BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO: ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY The City of Lone Tree (the “ City” ) is a home rule municipality operating under the Lone Tree Home Rule Charter (the “ Charter” ) adopted on May 5, 1 and a unicipal Code the Code , codiﬁed and adopted on December 7, 2004. Pursuant to the Charter, the Code and the authority given home rule cities, the City may adopt and amend ordinances and adopt codes by reference. ARTICLE 2 – DECLARATIONS OF POLICY AND FINDINGS A. As a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (“ NFIP” ), Lone Tree is responsible for ma ing sure that its oodplain management regulations meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the NFIP.

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. he basis of one ree s oodplain management regulations is the ood ha ard data that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“ FEMA” ) provides in the form of a Flood Insurance Study (“ FIS” ) report and accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (“ FIRM” ) or Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (“ DFIRM” ). C. Each time FEMA provides a community participating in the ith ne or re ised ood hazard data, the community must either adopt ne oodplain management regulations to incorporate the data into the community’s ordinances or amend the community’s existing ordinances to reference the new FIRM, DFIRM and FIS report. D. If a community has a legally valid automatic adoption clause established in the map reference section of its regulations and the community’s regulations are otherwise compliant with the NFIP requirements, then the community does not need to amend the oodplain management regulations each time FEMA provides updated data. The City’s current regulations do not provide for the automatic adoption of any new or updated FIS or related maps E. E A notified the Cit that it has issued a revised FIS for Douglas County and new FIRM for the City of Lone Tree to be effective on December 2, 2021. F. Pursuant to the Charter at Section 3 of Article V, the City may adopt codes by reference provided that the ordinance adopting any such code advises that copies and amendments are available for inspection at the office of the Cit Cler , and provided that any penalty clause in any code may be adopted only if set forth in full and published in adopting ordinance. . he Cit Council finds that is it in the best interests of the City to adopt the revised FIS and FIRM by reference and establish an automatic adoption clause such that the City may incorporate updated E A ood ha ard data into its oodplain management regulations automatically and ratify such updated data by resolution.

Management Agency<cStrike:0>Flood Insurance Study for Douglas County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas, as amended and produced y FEMA and as ratiﬁed y resolution of City Council. The report contains the Flood Insurance Rate Map and/or Digital Flood Insurance Rate ap as ell as ood proﬁles for studied ooding sources that can be used to determine base ood elevations for some areas. ARTICLE 5 – AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15-3-50 Section 15-3-50 of Article III, Chapter 15 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code, titled “ Basis for establishing the special ood ha ard areas adoption by reference,” is hereby amended to read in full as follows, with deletions shown in strikethrough text and additions shown in bold, underlined text: Sec. 15-3-50. – Basis for establishing the special ood hazard areas adoption y reference.

ARTICLE 3 – SAFETY CLAUSE he Cit Council hereb ﬁnds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.

he special ood ha ard areas As identified by the < cStrike:1> Federal Emergency Management Agency in a scientific and engineering report, entitled “ The Flood Insurance Study for Douglas County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas,” dated September 4, 2020, as amended from time to time<cStrike:0>Flood Insurance Study dated December 2, 2021, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) and Flood Boundary Floodway Maps (FBFMs), and any revisions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this Chapter. Each time FEMA produces a new or updated FIS, such FIS and the related FIRMs, DFIRMs and any other related maps shall be automatically adopted by reference and incorporated into the City’s Code to establish the SFHAs for the City, and City Council may ratify such new ood hazard data from FEMA y resolution. hese As identified b the lood nsurance Study (FIS) and attendant mapping are the minimum area of applicability of this Article and may be supplemented by studies designated and approved by the City. The City Clerk and Floodplain Administrator shall keep a copy of the Flood Insurance Study (FIS), DFIRMs, FIRMs and FBFMs and any amendments thereto on file and available for public inspection.

ARTICLE 4 – AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15-3-30 he follo ing deﬁnitions in ection 1 -3-30 of Article III, Chapter 15 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code, titled eﬁnitions, are hereb amended as follows, with deletions shown in strikethrough text and additions shown in bold, underlined text:

ARTICLE 6 – AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15-4-20 he follo ing deﬁnitions in ection 1 -4- 0 of Article IV, Chapter 15 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code, titled eﬁnitions, are hereb amended as follows, with deletions shown in strikethrough text and additions shown in bold, underlined text:

Sec. 1 3 30. Deﬁnitions. DFIRM or Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map means c tri e 1 E A digital oodplain c tri e 0 the digital ood insurance rate map as amended and produced y FEMA and as ratiﬁed y resolution of City Council. These digital maps serve as regulator oodplain maps for insurance and oodplain management purposes.

Sec. 1 4 0. Deﬁnitions. DFIRM means Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map as amended and produced by FEMA and as ratiﬁed y City Council resolution.

FIRM or Flood Insurance Rate Map means the ood insurance rate map as amended and produced y FEMA and as ratiﬁed y resolution of City Council, which is an ofﬁcial map of a community, on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the special ood ha ard areas and the ris premium zones applicable to the community.

FIS means the Flood Insurance Study for Douglas County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas, as amended from time to time y FEMA and ratiﬁed by resolution of City Council, and the accompanying series of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and/or Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) as amended and produced by FEMA.

FIS or Flood Insurance Study means < cStrike:1> the ofﬁcial report pro ided b the ederal Emergenc

FIRM means Flood Insurance Rate Map as amended and produced by FEMA and as ratiﬁed by City Council resolution.

ARTICLE 7 – AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15-4-50

Section 15-4-50 of Article IV, Chapter 15 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code, titled “ Boundary,” is hereby amended as follows, with deletions shown in strikethrough text and additions shown in bold, underlined text: Sec. 1 4 0. ence.

Boundary adoption y refer-

(1) The boundary of the Floodplain Overlay District shall be the boundary of the one-hundred-year oodplain. he extent of this area shall be based upon the best available information, including: a. The Flood Insurance Study dated December 2, 2021< cStrike:1> dated September 4, 2020, as amended from time to time< cStrike:0> , and the accompanying series of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and/or Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) as amended and produced by FEMA, which is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Chapter pursuant to Section 15-3-50 of this Code. Each time FEMA produces a new or updated FIS, such FIS and the related FIRMs, DFIRMs and any other related maps shall be automatically adopted by reference and incorporated into the City’s Code to establish the boundary of the Floodplain Overlay District, and City Council may ratify such new ood hazard data from FEMA by resolution. The City Clerk and Floodplain Administrator shall keep a copy of the FIS, DFIRMs, FIRMs and any other related maps and any amendments thereto on ﬁle and available for public inspection. b. Flood hazard area delineation studies produced through the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and approved by the Floodplain Administrator and the Colorado Water and Conser ation oard and c. ther one-hundred- ear oodplain studies as approved by the Floodplain Administrator and accepted by the appropriate local, regional, state or federal agencies. ARTICLE 8 – SEVERABILITY If any part or provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is adj udged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such part, provision, or application shall not affect any of the remaining parts, provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, part or application, and to this end the provisions and parts of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE 9 – CAUSES OF ACTION RETAINED Nothing in this Ordinance hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereb repealed nor shall an ust or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance. ARTICLE 10 - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days follo ing publication after the ﬁrst reading if no changes are made on second reading, or twenty (20) days after publication following second reading if changes are made upon second reading. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 19TH, 2021. Legal Notice No. 939937

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Public Notices First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, has by resolution set a public hearing regarding the Pine Drive Property Annexation on November 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker Colorado 80138. The purpose of the public hearing is to determine if the petition for annexation for the property described in this public notice complies with Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and meets the applicable requirements of C.R.S. § § 31-12-104 and 31-12105. The Town Council Resolution No. 21-042, Series of 2021, reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-042, Series of 2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE PINE DRIVE PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION PETITION WITH C.R.S. § 31-12-107 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Petitioner owns certain real property in Douglas County commonly known as the Pine Drive Property, which is described on attached Exhibit A the eal ropert WHEREAS, the Petitioner submitted to the Town a Petition for Annexation (the “ Annexation Petition” ) concerning the eal ropert WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, this Town Council, sitting as the governing body of the Town, shall determine whether the Annexation Petition is in substantial compliance with the re uirements of C. . . 31-1 -107 1 and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of ar er, Colorado the o n , has satisﬁed itself concerning the compliance for the Annexation Petition with the requirements of C.R.S. § 3112-107(1) and must now proceed to consider the proposed annexation of the Real Property to and by the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Annexation Petition for the proposed annexation of the Real Property into the Town substantially complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1). Section 2. A public hearing on the eligibility of the Real Property to be annexed into the Town will be conducted on November 15, 2021, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. § § 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended. Section 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Town Council. RESOLVED AND PASSED this 4th day of October, 2021. TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO Je ff Toborg, Mayor ATTEST: Chris Vanderpool, Acting Town Clerk EXHIBIT A Legal Description TRACT H OF PARKER NORTH AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 247647, DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, STATE OF COLORADO. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 1.95 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Legal Notice No. 939835 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice SECOND AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF EQ UALIZ ATION

NOTICE OF VACANCY PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of Village on the Green Metropolitan District No. 1. Any eligible elector of the District who is interested in appointment to the Board may contact David O’Leary via e-mail: doleary@spencerfane.com. The Board of the District ma ﬁll said acanc 10 da s after the date hereof. By: David O’Leary, on behalf of the Proponents for the District Legal Notice No. 939909 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting which begins at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will hold a Public Hearing at which all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning an Application Under Centennial Airport’s Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities from AlphaJ et, LLC to conduct Aircraft Detailing as described under Part 3 Section (11). The hearing will be conducted as a Virtual Public Meeting via Citrix GoTo Meeting, in order to view the board meeting or participate in the public hearing visit the following link and follow the instructions to j oin the meeting: https:// www.centennialairport.com/index.php/about/ virtual-boardroom Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Legal Notice No. 939926 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that vacancies exist on the Boards of Directors of Horseshoe Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3. Any eligible elector of the District(s) who is interested in appointment to the Board(s) may contact David O’Leary via e-mail: doleary@spencerfane.com. The Boards of the istricts ma ﬁll said acanc 10 da s after the date hereof. By: David O’Leary, on behalf of the Proponents for the Districts Legal Notice No. 939910 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

N NOTICE O BLIC EARING ON T E AMENDED B DGET AND NOTICE O BLIC EARING ON T E RO O ED B DGET NOTICE I EREB GI EN that the Board of irectors (the Board ) of the P OME E T C T E OC MET OPO IT I T ICT O. (the istrict ), will hold a meeting ia teleconference on M N A M., for the ur ose of conducting such usiness as ma come efore the Board including a u lic hearing on the 202 amended udget (the mended Budget ) and 2022 ro osed udget (the Pro osed Budget ). This meeting can e oined using the following teleconference information htt s //us06we . oom.us/ /89 8 902 wd F uc Maml5 k Een kd Bd 09, Meeting I 89 8 9 02 , Passcode 65 80 , Phone num er -720-707-2699. NOTICE I RT ER GI EN that mended Budget and Pro osed Budget ha e een su mitted to the istrict. co of the mended Budget and the Pro osed Budget are on file in the office of Clifton arson llen P, 8 90 E. Crescent Pkw ., te. 00, Greenwood illage, Colorado 80 , where the same are o en for u lic ins ection. n interested elector of the istrict ma file an o ections to the mended Budget and Pro osed Budget at an time rior to final ado tion of the mended Budget and Pro osed Budget the Board. This meeting is o en to the u lic and the agenda for an meeting ma e o tained calling ( 0 ) 858- 800.

BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EQ UALIZ ATION, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

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Publication Date: October 28, 2021 Legal Notice No. 939948 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No. 939942 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Crystal Crossing Metropolitan District (" District" ). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-650479-3208 and enter passcode 2593 639 2967. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at crystalcrossinghoa.com. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of immons and Wheeler, P.C. Please contact Jo hn Simmons by email at j ohn@simmonswheeler.com. or by telephone at 303-689-0833 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. An interested elector ithin the istrict ma , at an time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if re uired, file or register an ob ections thereto. CRYSTAL CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

B ORDER O T E BOARD O DIRECTOR ROMENADE AT CA TLE ROC METRO OLITAN DI TRICT NO ITE BEAR AN ELE TANA A ALDRON A L

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Public Notice NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND HEARING HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amended budget will be submitted to the HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the year of 2021. A cop of such proposed budget has been ﬁled in the ofﬁce of Clifton arsonAllen , 3 0 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village,

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and proposed 2022 budget.

NOTICE OF VACANCY PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Boards of Directors of Meadows Metropolitan District Nos. 2-7. Any eligible elector of the Districts who is interested in appointment to the Boards may contact the District’s attorney, Matthew Dalton, via e-mail: mdalton@spencerfane.com. he oards of the istricts ma ﬁll said acanc 10 days after the date hereof.

Legal Notice No. 939933 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Meadows Metropolitan District No. 1 (" District" ). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at The Taft House, 3750 Celestial Avenue, Castle Rock, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on November 8, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are a ailable for public inspection at the offices of CliftoLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Please contact Je nnifer Van Valen by email at j ennifer. vanvalen@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7898 to make arrangements to inspect the budget s prior to isiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at an time prior to final adoption of the 0 budget and the amended 0 1 budget, if re uired, file or register any obj ections thereto. MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Steve Thayer, President Legal Notice No. 939930 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Village on the Green Metropolitan District No. 1 (" District" ). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 940-North Tower, Denver, CO. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are a ailable for public inspection at the offices of Fromm & Company, 9227 E. Lincoln Ave., Ste. 00, one ree, C 70 7 -7047. An interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 0 budget and the amended 0 1 budget, if re uired, file or register any obj ections thereto. VILLAGE ON THE GREEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 939920 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OFREATA NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Reata North Metropolitan District for the ensuing ear of 0 that a cop of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the istrict at Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection and that such proposed budget ill be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District on October 29, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Due to the pandemic, this meeting will be held virtually by Z oom: https us0 eb. oom.us 30 1 6 0 31 626 6799 or (646) 558 8656 or (301) 715 8592 or (669) 900 9128 or (253) 215 8782 or (346) 248 77 ebinar 30 1 6 0. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register an ob ections thereto. REATA NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:

/s/ Page Peary, President

Legal Notice No. 939932 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 939927 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “ Amended Budget” ) and 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). This meeting can be j oined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j /89384190213?pwd =NFNucWxRZ zZ Maml5SkNEenRkdDJ Bdz09, Meeting ID: 893 8419 0213, Passcode: 654803, Call-in number: 1-720-707-2699. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the roposed udget are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, where the same are open for public inspection. An interested elector of the istrict ma file an obj ections to the Amended Budget and Proposed udget at an time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. 939901 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PARK MEADOWS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

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By: Matthew Dalton, Counsel for the District

By: /s/ Darren Oliver, Vice President

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Pursuant to § 39-8-104 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that beginning September 13, 2021 the Douglas County Board of Equalization met to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the County as prepared by the County Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor. All such hearings will be concluded and decisions rendered thereon by the Board of Equalization at a public hearing held at 9:00 a.m., on November 1, 2021, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, located at the Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. All decisions of the Board of Equalization will be sent to the petitioner within ﬁ e business da s of the date on hich such decision is rendered.

Kristin Randlett, Clerk and Recorder

Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the ighfield Metropolitan District to be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. The meeting will be held at 9380 Station Street, Suite 500, Lone Tree, Colorado and via telephone at 425-5359510, Access Code: 505-132-805. Any interested elector ithin ighfield etropolitan istrict ma inspect the proposed amended budget and file or register an ob ections at an time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2021 budget.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the MAHER RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 4 (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at 6:30 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “ Amended Budget” ) and 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). This meeting will be held via teleconference and may be j oined using the following link:

Legal Notice No. 939871 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

J oin Z oom Meeting https://us06we .zoom.us/ /811469 610 pw d XFY VpXVFZXd3F1VX RU SS8wdz09 Meeting ID: 811 4697 6107 Passcode: 932718 One tap mobile Call In Numbers: 1(720) 707-2699 or 1(346) 248-7799

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “ Amended Budget” ) and 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). This meeting can be j oined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j /89384190213?pwd =NFNucWxRZ zZ Maml5SkNEenRkdDJ Bdz09, Meeting ID: 893 8419 0213, Passcode: 654803, Phone number: 1-720-707-2699.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the roposed udget are on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

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

An interested elector of the istrict ma ﬁle an obj ections to the Amended Budget and Proposed udget at an time prior to ﬁnal adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MAHER RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

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

Legal Notice No. 939944 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 939850 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2022 budget has been submitted to the PARK MEADOWS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISC for the fiscal ear 0 . A cop of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District Accountant, 2 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200, Centennial, Colorado 80112, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Park Meadows Business Improvement District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021. If necessary, an amended 2021 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for inspection for consideration at the meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at 8401 S. Park Meadows Center Drive, in Lone Tree, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Park Meadows Business Improvement District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register an ob ections at an time prior to the final adoption of the amended 0 1 budget

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budgets for the ensuing year of 2022 have been submitted to the Horseshoe Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 (" Districts" ). Such proposed budgets will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Districts to be held on November 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2021 budgets of the Districts may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2022 budgets and the amended 2021 budgets, if required, are a ailable for public inspection at the offices of Fromm & Company, 9227 E. Lincoln Ave., Ste. 00, one ree, C 70 7 -7047. An interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 0 budgets and the amended 0 1 budgets, if re uired, file or register any obj ections thereto.

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Public Notices HORSESHOE RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 By: /s/ Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 939919 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection istrict for the ensuing ear of 0 that a cop of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the istrict at 1 E. ineral A enue, Centennial, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register an ob ections thereto. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Dillon Miskimins Chief Financial Officer Legal Notice No. 939908 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “ Amended Budget” ) and 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). This meeting can be j oined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j /8938419 0213?pwd=NFNucWxRZ zZ Maml5SkNEenRkdD JB dz09, Meeting ID: 893 8419 0213, Passcode: 654803, Phone number: 1-720-707-2699. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the roposed udget are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same are open for public inspection. An interested elector of the istrict ma file an obj ections to the Amended Budget and Proposed udget at an time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 939851 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “ Amended Budget” ) and 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). This meeting can be j oined using the following teleconference information: Jo in Z oom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j /85253832183?pwd=W FlsQUkzYkNSbElPenFVMDVPWj lSUT09 Meeting ID: 852 5383 2183 Passcode: 155377 Dial by your location: 1-720-707-2699

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF 2022 BUDGET HEARING AND NOTICE OF 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER Q UALITY AUTHORITY ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 29-1106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado (“ Authority” ), for calendar year 2022. A copy of said proposed udget is on file at Clifton arsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Authorit s 0 1 udget that a cop of the proposed Amended 2021 Budget is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. at the office of Clifton arsonAllen, , 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority will consider the adoption of its 2022 Budget and 2021 Amended Budget after a public hearing on the proposed budget are conducted during a regular meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors to be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. that will be held at SEMSWA, 7437 S. Fairplay Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Any interested elector of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority may inspect the proposed Budget for 2022 and proposed Amendment Budget for 0 1 and file or register an ob ections or comments thereto at an time prior to the final adoption of said Budgets. Dated this 13th day of October, 2021. CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER Q UALITY AUTHORITY By: /s/ J ohn A. McCarty, Secretary/Treasurer Legal Notice No. 939899 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF LINCOLN MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given to all interested parties (1) that a proposed 2022 budget and a proposed 2021 amended budget have been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of Lincoln Meadows Metropolitan District (the “ District (2) that copies of such proposed 2022 budget and 0 1 amended budget, ha e been filed in the office of the istrict at 06 orsstrom ri e, # C-1, Lone Tree, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection and (4) that approval of a Resolution to Adopt Budget, Appropriate Funds and Set Mill Levy for 2022 and approval of a Resolution to Amend the 2021 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board to be held on November 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at 9068 Forsstrom Drive, # C-1, Lone Tree, Colorado. Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 and the benefits to the control of the spread of C -1 by limiting in-person contact, this public hearing will also be held by telephone conference and the Board strongly encourages that individuals attend this public hearing by j oining the conference call at 1- 00- 3Access Code 3034 7. An interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final the appro al of the esolution to Adopt Budget for 2022 and approval of the Resolution to Amend the 2021 Budget, inspect the budgets and file or register an ob ections thereto. LINCOLN MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Carol Leo, Chair Legal Notice No. 939951 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND HEARING HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2022. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Clifton arsonAllen , 3 0 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the ighfield etropolitan istrict to be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. The meeting will be held at 9380 Station Street, Suite 500, Lone Tree, Colorado and via telephone at 425-535-9510, Access Code: 505-132-805. Any interested elector ithin the ighfield etropolitan istrict ma inspect the proposed budget and file or register any obj ections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 0 budget.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “ Amended Budget” ) and 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). This meeting can be j oined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j /89384190213?pwd =NFNucWxRZ zZ Maml5SkNEenRkdDJ Bdz09, Meeting ID: 893 8419 0213, Passcode: 654803, Call-in number: 1-720-707-2699. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the roposed udget are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same are open for public inspection. An interested elector of the istrict ma file an obj ections to the Amended Budget and Proposed udget at an time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

Published in: Douglas County News Press Published on: October 28, 2021

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

Legal Notice No. 939870 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED RATE ADJ USTMENTS OR INCREASES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (" Authority" ). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held at 13031 E. Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111 at 9:00 a.m. on November 10, 2021. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://acwwa.com. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the Authority may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are a ailable for public inspection at the offices of Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority. Please contact Matt Vigil by email at mvigil@acwwa.com or by telephone at 303790-4830 to make arrangements to inspect the budget s prior to isiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the Authority may, at an time prior to final adoption of the 0 budget and the amended 0 1 budget, if re uired, file or register any obj ections thereto. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Arapahoe County Water and aste ater Authorit ma fix, ad ust or increase fees, rates, toll, penalties or charges for domestic water or sanitary sewer services provided to the Authority’s residential and/or commercial property owners within or outside the boundaries of the Authority. Such action is being considered by the Board of Directors at the public meeting and hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 10, 2021 at 13031 E. Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111. ARAPAHOE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY By: /s/ Ronald Fano, Authority Council Legal Notice No. 939915 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND HEARING BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

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

Legal Notice No. 939943 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation

Public Notice

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the roposed udget are on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 939917 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021

Jo in Z oom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j /89820492494?pwd= WHY3V0JX cTVwQWF6dVZ 2eFdNeTNOZ z09 Meeting ID: 898 2049 2494 Passcode: 922549

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “ Amended Budget” ) and 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). This meeting can be j oined using the following teleconference information:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2022. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Clifton arsonAllen , 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Bella Mesa Metropolitan District to be held at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The meeting will be held at 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado and via telephone 701-801-1211, Access Code: 653-752-003. Any interested elector within the Bella Mesa Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register an ob ections at an time prior to the final adoption of the 0 budget.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the roposed udget are on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection.

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

Legal Notice No. 939939 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. Legal Notice No. 939931 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET OF THE SEDALIA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2022 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the Sedalia Water and anitation istrict the istrict for the fiscal ear 0 that a cop of the proposed 0 budget has been filed and is a ailable for public inspection at the West Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Station, 4037 West Platte Avenue, Sedalia, CO 013 and that the oard ill hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at the West Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Station, 4037 West Platte Avenue, Sedalia, CO 80135, on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the District may inspect the proposed budget and file an ob ections to such budget at an time prior to its final adoption b the oard. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SEDALIA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ Barbara Price Barbara Price, President Legal Notice No. 939936 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice CASTLEWOOD RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 939925 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE CONCERNING 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND HEARING LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2022. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Clifton arsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at a regular meeting of the Lincoln Station Metropolitan District to be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. he meeting ill be held at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Lincoln Station Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register an ob ections at an time prior to the final adoption of the 0 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Castlewood Ranch Metropolitan District 2021 Budget and that a proposed 2022 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Castle ood anch etropolitan istrict and that copies of the proposed Amended 2021 udget and 0 udget ha e been filed at the istrict s offices, 141 nion oule ard, uite 1 0, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection and that adoption of esolutions Amending the 2021 Budget and Adopting the 2022 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District will be held at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the esolutions to Amend the 2021 Budget and adopt the 2022 Budget, inspect and file or register an ob ections thereto. CASTLEWOOD RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ David Solin, Secretary Legal Notice No. 939912 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: /s/ CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Manager/Accountants for the District Legal Notice No. 939903 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET J ACKSON 105 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed 2022 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Ja ckson 105 Fire Protection District. A cop of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the istrict at 43 orth err ar Road, Sedalia, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. The Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the proposed 2022 budget of the District at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 435 North Perry Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Any elector within the istrict ma , at an time prior to the final adoption of the budget and budget amendment, inspect the budget and amendment and file or register an obj ections thereto. J ACKSON 105 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Thomas Smith, President

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “ Board” ) of the COTTONWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “ District” ), will hold a meeting at 8334 Sandreed Circle on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2022 proposed budget (the “ Proposed Budget” ). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the roposed udget is on file in the office hite Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldren, 2154 E. Commons Ave, Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, where the same is open for public inspection. An interested elector of the istrict ma file an obj ections to the Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the roposed udget b the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: COTTONWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 939888 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Parker Authority for Reinvestment Board shall hold a public hearing on the proj ected budget for 2022 and receive public comment pursuant to C.R.S. § 291-109(2)(a). A copy of the proj ected budget for 2022 is available for public inspection at the Parker Town Hall, Town Clerk Department, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. The public hearing for the Parker Authority for Reinvestment Board will be held on November 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adj ourned. Further information is available through the Town of Parker Finance Department at 303-841-0353.

Legal Notice No. 939941 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority for the ensuing year of 2022. That a copy of such proposed budget has been ﬁled in the ofﬁce of Centennial Airport, where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority to be held at 7565 South Peoria Street on December 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. The budget hearing will be conducted as a Vir-

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Public Notices tual Public Meeting via GoTo Meeting, in order to view the board meeting or participate in the public hearing visit the following link and follow the instructions to j oin the meeting: https://www. centennialairport.com/index.php/about/virtualboardroom. Any interested elector of Arapahoe County or Douglas County may inspect the proposed budget and ﬁle or register an ob ections thereto prior to the ﬁnal adoption of the budget. Legal Notice No. 939911 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

for making payment to the Contractor or any of its subcontractors. DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, D/B/A PINERY WATER AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT By: /s/ Walter E. Partridge Walter Partridge, President Legal Notice No. 939890 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Bids and Settlements

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 10/5/21

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Pro ect Title: 0 1 Cur Gutter and Sidewal Replacement Pro ect Town of Castle Rock

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 10/5/21 Pro ect Title: 0 1 Asphalt Overlay Pro ect Town of Castle Rock Contractor: Schmidt Construction Company 1101 Topeka Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 5, 2021, provided no claims are received. An person or firm ha ing debts against the Contractor must file a proper ritten notice ith the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 North Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before November 5, 2021. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Fran Castillo Pro ect Manager Legal Notice No. 939854 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the da of o ember 4, 0 1, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Andale Construction, Inc., for the completion of High Density Mineral Bond – HA-5 Installation, and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Andale Construction, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 4th da of o ember, 0 1, file a erified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant' s claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works. Legal Notice No. 939879 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Second Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that at the close of business (4:00 p.m.) on the 8th day of November, 2021, final settlement ill be made b en er outheast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, a quasimunicipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, (the “ District” ), with Insituform Technologies, LLC (the “ Contractor” ), for and on account of the contract for the construction of the 2021 Collection System Lining Proj ect (the or , sub ect to prior satisfactor final inspection and acceptance of said Work by the District. ANY PERSON, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2-4-401(8), C.R.S., THAT HAS FURNISHED LABOR, MATERIALS, SUSTENANCE, OR OTHER SUPPLIES USED OR CONSUMED BY A CONTRACTOR OR HIS OR HER SUBCONTRACTOR IN OR ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK CONTRACTED TO BE DONE OR THAT SUPPLIED LABORERS, RENTAL MACHINERY, TOOLS, OR EQUIPMENT TO THE EX TENT USED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK WHOSE CLAIM THEREFOR HAS NOT BEEN PAID BY THE CONTRACTOR OR THE SUBCONTRACTOR MAY, AT ANY TIME UP TO AND INCLUDING THE TIME OF FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR THE WORK CONTRACTED TO BE DONE, FILE WITH THE DISTRICT’S BOARD A VERIFIED STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT DUE AND UNPAID ON ACCOUNT OF THE CLAIM. All erified statements shall be filed i b handdelivery to the District Manager at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134, or (ii) mailed to Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, Attn.: District Manager, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 0134. uch erified statements must be recei ed b the istrict prior to the time of final settlement. ailure on the part of an claimant to file such erified statement ithin the time frame pro ided for herein will release Denver Southeast Suburban ater and anitation istrict, its officers, directors, managers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and

Contractor: Chato’s Concrete, LLC. 8326 Q uivas Way Denver, CO 80221 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 5, 2021, provided no claims are received. An person or firm ha ing debts against the Contractor must file a proper ritten notice ith the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 North Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before November 5, 2021. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Fran Castillo Pro ect Manager Legal Notice No. 939855 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS Separate sealed bids for the Motsenbocker Road French Cree Avenue Traffic Signal (CIP 22-001) as described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, will be received by electronic bid through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker until 2:00 pm local time, November 17, 2021 and then publicly opened and read aloud via an online Z oom conference. The Z oom conference information will be added to BidNet via a Communication prior to the bid date. Electronic construction plans, specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker on or after 9:00 a.m. on October 21, 2021. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of at least fi e percent of the Bid. The vendors can upload their bid bond when responding online. The bond will be retained by the Town as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a Contract and Performance, Payment and Maintenance bond in accordance ith his bid hen notified of the award. The Town shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes which impact the technical submission of Bids are required. Addenda will be posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker. Plan Holders are responsible for either revisiting website prior to the due date to ensure that they have any addenda which may have been issued after the initial download. The Plan Holder shall certify its acknowledgment of the addendum by signing the addendum and returning it ith its id. n the e ent of con ict ith the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. ubse uent addenda shall go ern o er prior addenda onl to the extent specified. The extent of the work is approximately as follows: Construction of a mast arm traffic signal at Motsenbocker Road and French Creek Avenue. Work includes but not limited to concrete atwor pavement mar ings and traffic control. ids ma not be ithdra n for a period of fort -fi e 4 da s after the time fixed for closing them. he Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, to waive technical defects accordingly as the best interest of the Town may be served, may rej ect any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Owner. All bidders questions and inquires shall be directed to the Town of Parker’s Proj ect Manager, Spencer Raish at 303-805-3200 or sraish@ parkeronline.org. Tom Williams, PE, Engineering/Public Works Director This Notice to Bidders is not valid without the above signature. NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT BIDDERS The purpose of this notice is to comply with C.R.S. § 8-19-104(3). If a nonresident bidder is from a state that provides a bidding preference to bidders from that state, then a comparable percentage disadvantage will be applied to the bid of that nonresident bidder. Nonresident bidders may obtain additional information from the Web site for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Legal Notice No. 939940 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION TO BID BELFORD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT – ROAD & HAPPY CANYON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJ ECT

The Belford North Metropolitan District (District) will receive bids until 2:00 P.M (MDT) November 30, 2021 by email to cj kirst@tahoelandservices. net. Promptly thereafter, all bids that have been duly received will be opened and reviewed by the District. All interested parties are invited to bid. The District reserves the right to rej ect any bidder as not ualified, re ect an and all bids, ai e irregularity in the bidding, or accept responsive and responsible bids, as the best interests of the District may be served, said determination to be made in the sole discretion of the District. ids recei ed after the specified bid time ill not be accepted. The Proj ect Site is generally located east of Peoria St., and south of E-470, Parker, Colorado. The Work to be bid generally includes the following construction activities: • Site Preparation and Erosion Control • Grading & Retaining Walls • Storm Sewer & Detention Pond • Curb, Gutter, Sidewalks and Paving • Happy Canyon Channel Improvements Bids shall be submitted only by Prime Contractors on the basis of the District’s Bid Form. The District will review bids based upon all Bid Schedules and Construction Completion Schedules and select a bid (or bids) based upon criteria deemed to be in the District’s best interest. The Bid Documents, which include the District’s Bid Form, Construction Plans and Proposed Contract Documents for use in preparing bids, can be obtained from the District’s proj ect consultant, Tahoe Land Services, by contacting CJ Kirst at cj kirst@tahoelandservices.net. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. (MDT) at 4100 E. Mississippi Ave., 5th Floor Conference Room, Denver, CO 80246. In order to attend the Pre-Bid Conference, bidders must submit a idder s re- ualification tatement at or before the Pre-Bid Conference to cj kirst@tahoelandserices.net. ualified Contractors ill be confirmed within 48 hours. Bidders must attend the Pre-Bid Conference and be determined to be ualified Contractors to submit bids. All bids shall be sent to cj kirst@tahoelandservices.net no later than 2:00 P.M (MDT) November 30, 2021. The selected contractor s ill be re uired to furnish a 100 erformance ond and 100 aterial and abor Payment Bond guaranteeing contractor’s full and faithful performance. Proof of Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance will also be required. Retainage will be withheld. All insurance policies shall name the District as an additional insured. No bids may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date the bids are submitted. Legal Notice No. 939934 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice TOWN OF PARKER REQ UEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES The Town of Parker, Colorado, is requesting proposals for services related to On-Call Professional Landscape Architecture and Associated Services. Consultants may download all required forms at www.parkeronline.org/Openbids or on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing at www.BidNetDirect.com/colorado. All proposals will be received until November 4, 2021 by 2:00 p.m., MDT. The Town will only accept electronic bid proposals submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing system, also known as Bidnet. Please contact Sammie Martinez, Procurement Technician at smartinez@parkeronline.org for additional information. Legal Notice No. 939866 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice TOWN OF PARKER REQ UEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION The Town of Parker, Colorado, is requesting proposals for services related to On-Call Professional Engineering and Associated Services for Construction Management and Inspection. Consultants may download all required forms at www.parkeronline.org/Openbids or on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing at www.BidNetDirect.com/colorado. All proposals will be received until November 4, 2021 by 2:00 p.m., MDT. The Town will only accept electronic bid proposals submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing system, also known as Bidnet. Please contact Sammie Martinez, Procurement Technician at smartinez@parkeronline.org for additional information. Legal Notice No. 939867 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQ UEST FOR Q UALIFICATIONS Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Owner 6 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 The Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District is

requesting Construction Manager/General Contractor ualifications for the pro ect no n as the Highlands Ranch Senior Center Pro ect consisting of: pre-construction services, value engineering options, actual construction, installation of equipment, punch list and warranty work. A general description of the work includes but is not limited to: grading of the site for site access and parking, installation of new underground utilities, construction of access road and parking lot, construction of new 20,000 SF building with 10,000 SF outdoor space. Construction Managers/General Contractors may obtain e uest for ualifications instructions after 8:00 a.m. on October 21, 2021 from Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 or e-mail ewhite@ highlandsranch.org to re uest an electronic file of the e uest for ualification instructions. Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District will accept e uest for ualifications until 10 a.m. on November 4, 2021. Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District /s/ Forrest Dykstra, Manager of Engineering October 28, 2021 Legal Notice No. 939905 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 10/5/21 Pro ect Title: 0 0 Traffic Signal Construction Pro ect Town of Castle Rock Contractor: Morton Electric, Inc. 27770 Hwy. 96 East Pueblo, CO 801001 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 5, 2021, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper ritten notice ith the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before November 5, 2021. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: aco Vargish Pro ect Manager Legal Notice No. 939853 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that at 9:00 a.m. on November 8, 2021 the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5 of Douglas County, Colorado will ma e final pa ment to remier Earth or & nfrastructure, Inc., 5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 107A, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction for work related to MD5-014A, RidgeGate East – Filing 1 Earthwork & Utility Proj ect, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his 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, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the or contracted to be done, is re uired to file a erified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP., 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final pa ment. ailure on the part of an claimant to file such erified statement of claim prior to such final settlement ill release ampart ange etropolitan istrict o. , its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 By:/s/ Denise Denslow, District Manager Legal Notice No. 939865 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: October 20, 2021 Pro ect Title: Founders Par way (SH 86) & Allen Street Intersection Improvement Pro ect Town of Castle Roc Contractor: Noraa Concrete Construction Corporation 997 Platte River Boulevard Brighton, Colorado 80601 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 12, 2021, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper ritten notice ith the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before November 12, 2021.

Legal Notice No. 939938 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The Belford North Metropolitan District (District) will receive bids until 2:00 P.M (MDT), November 30, 2021 by email to cj kirst@tahoelandservices. net. Promptly thereafter, all bids that have been duly received will be opened and reviewed by the District. All interested parties are invited to bid. The District reserves the right to rej ect any bidder as not ualified, re ect an and all bids, ai e irregularity in the bidding, or accept responsive and responsible bids, as the best interests of the District may be served, said determination to be made in the sole discretion of the District. ids recei ed after the specified bid time ill not be accepted. The Proj ect Site is generally located east of Peoria St., and south of E-470, Parker, Colorado. The Work to be bid generally includes the following construction activities: • Belford Avenue Over Happy Canyon – Two Span Bridge Composite Concrete Slab and Precast/ Prestressed Concrete Girders (BT42) Bids shall be submitted only by Prime Contractors on the basis of the District’s Bid Form. The District will review bids based upon all Bid Schedules and Construction Completion Schedules and select a bid based upon criteria deemed to be in the District’s best interest. The Bid Documents, which include the District’s Bid Form, Construction Plans and Proposed Contract Documents for use in preparing bids, can be obtained from the District’s proj ect consultant, Tahoe Land Services, by contacting CJ Kirst at cj kirst@tahoelandservices.net. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 8, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) at 4100 E. Mississippi Ave., 5th Floor Conference Room, Denver, CO 80246. In order to attend the Pre-Bid Conference, bidders must submit a idder s re- ualification tatement at or before the Pre-Bid Conference to cj kirst@tahoelandserices.net. ualified Contractors ill be confirmed within 48 hours. Bidders must attend the Pre-Bid Conference and be determined to be ualified Contractors to submit bids. All bids shall be sent to cj kirst@tahoelandservices.net no later than 2:00 P.M (MDT) November 30, 2021. The selected contractor s ill be re uired to furnish a 100 erformance ond and 100 aterial and abor Payment Bond guaranteeing contractor’s full and faithful performance. Proof of Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance will also be required. Retainage will be withheld. All insurance policies shall name the District as an additional insured. No bids may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date the bids are submitted.

Public Notice

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Fran N. Main Pro ect Manager

Public Notice INVITATION TO BID BELFORD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT – BELFORD AVENUE OVER HAPPY CANYON BRIDGE PROJ ECT

Legal Notice No. 939935 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 5 October 2021 Pro ect Title: Well CR 31 Pro ect Contractor: Velocity Constructors, Inc. 2107 W. College Ave. Englewood, CO 80110 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 8, 2021, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper ritten notice ith Matthew Hayes, Proj ect Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before November 4, 2021. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E. Pro ect Manager Legal Notice No. 939827 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE COTTONWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF ARAPAHOE WELL D-1RR PROJ ECT Contractor’s Settlement Notice is hereby given that on November 29, 2021, at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 140, Engle ood, C , final settlement ill be made b the COTTONWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT with Hydro Resources, hereinafter called the “ Contractor” , for and on account of the contract for CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF ARAPAHOE WELL D-1RR PROJ ECT. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said proj ect, 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, may at an time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a erified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. All such claims shall be filed ith ulhern E, nc., 1 Inverness Drive West, Suite 140, Englewood, C 100 . ailure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such settlement will relieve the COTTONWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT from any and all liability for such claim. Cottonwood Water and Sanitation District Legal Notice No. 939923 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Public Notices Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 J ustice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 (720) 437-6200 Plaintiff: Daniel McGee, an individual. v. Defendants: MICHAEL MCGEE, in his capacity as Personal Representative for the Estate of Thomas W. McGee Sr. EDWARD RUSSELL J AKSCH in his capacity as Executor of the Estate of RUSSELL P. BARR EDWARD RUSSELL A SCH an individual U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DAVE GILL in his capacity as Treasurer and Public Trustee for Douglas County Colorado and all un nown persons who claim any interest in the su ect matter of this action Attorneys for Plaintiff: Nathan G. Osborn, # 38951 Robin A. Ja ckson, # 48959 MONTGOMERY LITTLE & SORAN, PC 5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 800 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Phone Number: (303) 773-8100 Fax Number: (303) 220-0412 E-mail: nosborn@montgomerylittle.com rj ackson@montgomerylittle.com Case Number: 2021CV30534 Division: 6 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANTS MICHAEL MCGEE, in his capacity as Personal Representative for the Estate of homas . c ee r. E A E J AKSCH in his capacity as Executor of the Estate of E . A E A E A C , an indi idual . . A C E EE A E , in his capacit as Treasurer and Public Trustee for Douglas County, Colorado and all un no n persons ho claim an interest in the subj ect matter of this action You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed ith the court in this action, b filing ith the clerk of this court an answer or other response. ou are re uired to file our ans er or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. f ou fail to file our ans er or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, j udgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. The subj ect matter of this action is as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIX TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17, BEING MONUMENTED WITH 3.25" BRASS CAP ON BRASS PIPE STAMPED BUR. OF LAND MANAGEMENT 1967 WHENCE A LINE TO THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17, BEING MONUMENTED WITH A 3.25 ALUMINUM CAP IN RANGE BOX STAMPED CDOT PLS 20140 BEARS S 01° 16' 32" E A DISTANCE OF 2621.48 FEET PER COLORADO STATE PLANE COORDINATES SAID LINE BEING THE BASIS OF EA E C THENCE S 01° 16' 32" E ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF 1310.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 BEING MONUMENTED WITH A 2" ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED TRUE NORTH SURVEYING AND MAPPING PLS 35585 A E 0 1 THENCE S 89° 56' 10" W, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF 951.06 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTHERLY LINE WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE HIGH LINE CANAL AS RECORDED UNDER BOOK 93 AT PAGE 64 AND AT BOOK 73 AT PAGE 163 OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE, SAID C E E E E THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE S 89° 56' 10" W, A DISTANCE OF 114.75 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTHERLY LINE WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT A THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: 1

6 14 , A A CE 17.47 EE 3 43 4 ,A A CE 36 . EE 3) ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 1962.23 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05° 16' 13" , AN ARC LENGTH OF 180.49 FEET, WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 26° 21' 49" W, A DISTANCE OF 180.43 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST A E EC 17 THENCE N 00° 55' 16" W, ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 55.12 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID WESTERLY LINE WITH SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A E CA A THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF

WAY OF THE HIGH LINE CANAL THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES:

STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

1 3 07 E, A A CE 476. 6 EE 2) ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 954.93 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 08° 32' 24" , AN ARC LENGTH OF 142.33 FEET, WHOSE CHORD BEARS S 1 4 E, A A CE 14 . 0 EE 3 3 3 04 E, A A CE 03.7 EE 4) ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 11459.16 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00° 14' 08" , AN ARC LENGTH OF 47.13 FEET, WHOSE CHORD BEARS S 23° 32' 00" E, A DISTANCE OF 47.13 FEET POINT OF BEGINNING.

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition for issolution of arriage filed ith the court in this action, b filing ith the cler of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file our ans er or other response ithin 3 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Case Information Sheet, Case Management Order, and Notice of Initial Status Conference may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

This is an action to quiet the title under C.R.C.P. 105. This case arises due to the existence of mistakes in the chain of title and an effort to resolve technical issues affecting Plaintiff’s property. Dated: September 20, 2021 MONTGOMERY, LITTLE & SORAN By: s/ Nathan G. Osborn Nathan G. Osborn, #38951 Legal Notice No. 939730 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Published in: Douglas County News Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30278, Division/ Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21001388 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 76 AND 88 LLC, Plaintiff: v. Q UADRUPLE D TRUST, Defendant(s) Regarding: 10450 Dunsford Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80124 and more particularly described as Lot 77, Carriage Club Estates Filing No. 1, County of Douglas, tate of Colorado the ropert . also known as: 10450 Dunsford Dr Littleton, CO 80124 (the “ Property” ) Under a Ju dgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on Ju ne 25, 2021, relating to Transcripts of J udgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: ou and each of ou are hereb 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 16th day December, 2021, at 4000 J ustice 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 enj oyment 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 e ual to the amount of the j udgment 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 REQ UIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE J UDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJ ECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of J udgement are in the amount of $ 76,677.27 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned heriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is MILLS-HALSTEAD-Z ALOUDEK ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 17TH St Suite 2800 Denver, CO 80202 303-226-5861. Dated 10/21/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 939847 First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 J ustice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In re the Marriage of: J OYCE N. CLARK, Petitioner, and ERIC J . BRINK, Respondent. Attorneys for the petitioner: OPFER | CAMPBELL | BECK P.C. Ashley M. Opfer, Reg. No. 45098 Ashleigh N. Beck, Reg. No. 49624 Brittany J. Shultz, Reg. No. 55322 Parker Station 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, Colorado 80138 Telephone Number: (303) 791-0995 Email: ashley@ocblawgroup.com Email: ashleigh@ocblawgroup.com Email: bshultz@ocblawgroup.com Case Number: 2021DR30672 Division: 2 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE

f ou fail to file our ans er or other response to the Petition of Dissolution of Marriage in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, j udgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage without further notice. This is an action: Dissolution of Marriage pursuant to Section 14-10-106, C.R.S. Dated: October 19, 2021 /s/ Brittany J. Shultz Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) Legal Notice No. 939928 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV30351, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21001354 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CASTLEWOOD RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff: v. TERRI M. BENNETT et al., Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 1, Block 1, Castlewood Ranch Subdivision, Filing No. 2, Parcel 1, 2nd Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado also known by street and number as 771 Dutton Ct, Castle Rock, CO 80104 the ropert . also known as: 771 Dutton Ct Castle Rock, CO 80104 (the “ Property” ) Under a Ju dgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on September 1, 2021, relating to Transcripts of J udgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: ou and each of ou are hereb notified that a Sheriff' s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff' s Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 2nd day December 2021, at 4000 J ustice 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 enj oyment 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 e ual to the amount of the j udgment 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 REQ UIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE J UDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJ ECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of J udgement are in the amount of $ 6,302.65 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned heriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 225 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400

plaintiff an answer within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to serve an answer, j udgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated this 7th day of October, 2021. BY: Jo di Billing Bj ornson Special Assistant Attorney General State Bar ID No. 05422 Workforce Safety & Insurance P.O. Box 5585, Bismarck, ND, 58506-5585 Telephone (701) 328-3800 / j bbj ornson@nd.gov Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.939881 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30779, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21001372 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE ESTATE AT LONE TREE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. D/B/A HERITAGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff: v. BRIDGET BARTELDS et al. Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 141, LONE TREE FILING NO. 16-D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 939808 First Publication: 10/7/2021 Last Publication: 11/4/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF BURLEIGH IN DISTRICT COURT SOUTH CENTRAL J UDICIAL DISTRICT SUMMONS State of North Dakota by Workforce Safety & Insurance, Plaintiff, v. Veronica Hernandez Priego, Individually, Defendant. Employer Account No. 1516752 THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the attached complaint which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the

ou and each of ou are hereb notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to COMIAN X I TAX LIEN FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN NE1/4 9-6-66 & NW1/4 10-6-66 LYING E OF LOT 4 WESTCREEK 2 1ST AMD 0.135 AM/L and said Count reasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to COMIAN X I TAX LIEN FUND LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of BCP-MIDTOWN INVESTMENTS I LLC for said year 2012 That said COMIAN X I TAX LIEN FUND LLC on the 28th day of Ju ly 2021 the present holder of said certificate, has made re uest upon the reasurer of said Count for a deed to said real estate hat a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of Ja nuary 2022 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 14th day of October 2021 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 939818 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

Also known by street and number as 8746 Crooked Stick Place, Lone Tree, Colorado 01 4 the ropert . also known as: 8746 Crooked Stick Pl Lone Tree, CO 80124 (the “P roperty”) Under a Ju dgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on J uly 31, 2021, relating to Transcripts of J udgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: ou and each of ou are hereb 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 16th day December, 2021, at 4000 J ustice 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 enj oyment 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 e ual to the amount of the j udgment 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 REQ UIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE J UDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJ ECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of J udgement are in the amount of $ 23,518.31 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned heriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is J oshua Meyers, Atty. Reg. No. 53309, MOELLER GRAF ATTORNEYS AT LAW 385 INVERNESS PKWY 200 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113, (877) 279-4499. Dated 10/21/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 939839 First Publication: 10/21/2021 Last Publication: 11/18/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT - OCCUPANT - JO HN DAGOSTINO - MARGIE CLEMMER - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O BEATRICE R DENT FAMILY ESTATE TRUST - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O BEATRICE RUTH DENT & BRET ALLAN DENT - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O OLENA DENT & DAVID MICHAEL DENT - GARTHY DENT AKA GARTHY L DENT AKA GARTHY A DENT AKA GARTHY ALFRED DENT C/O DEANNE CHRISTINE BROCK - COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO - LEE E STUBBLEFIELD AKA LEE EUGENE STUBBLEFIELD AKA LEE EUGENE STUBBLEFIELD J R PRESIDENT COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO - KENNETH J WEILER AKA KENNETH WEILER SECRETARY COLORADO WESTERN DEVELOPMENT CO ou and each of ou are hereb notified that on the 6th day of November 2014 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MARGIE CLEMMER the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 33 BLK 3 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 0.512 AM/L and said Count reasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MARGIE CLEMMER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of GARTHY L DENT for said year 2013 That said MARGIE CLEMMER on the 8th day of March 2021 the present holder of said certificate, has made re uest upon the reasurer of said Count for a deed to said real estate hat a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of Ja nuary 2022 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 14th day of October 2021 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No. 939819 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Dated 10/7/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

MIDTOWN INVESTMENT I LLC

Misc. Private Legals

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: BCP-MIDTOWN INVESTMENTS I LLC - OCCUPANT - COMIAN X I TAX LIEN FUND LLC - REGISTERED AGENT DONALD J MARCOTTE BCP-MIDTOWN INVESTMENTS I LLC - THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER - J EFF TOBORG MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF PARKER FORMERLY DAVID CASIANO MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF PARKER - CHRIS VANDERPOOL ACTING TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF PARKER FORMERLY CAROL BAUMGARTNER TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF PARKER - PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT - FRANK JA EGER DISTRICT MANAGER PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT - BRIAN W BAIR MANAGER BCP-

Public Notice 1) 2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT BLACK VIN KMHCT4AE7FU878088 2) 2004 KIA RIO BLUE VIN KNADC125X46287306 3) 2004 AUDI A8 GRAY VIN WAUML44EX4N008585 4) 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SILVER VIN 4T1BK46K17U520127 Redline Recovery Inc 6966 W Mississippi Ave Lakewood, CO 80226 720-546-8397 Legal Notice No.: 939949 First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: October 28, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The mini storage facility, according to Provisions of Section I, Title 38 of the Colorado Revised

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Public Notices This auction will be held online. A general description of the property being sold, along with the identity of the Occupant renting the space is as follows: * Space No. 12-03 Occupant: Georgia Fountain Address: 23 D arren St Castle Rock, CO 8 0109 Property D escription: M isc. H ousehold Items

Aurora, Colorado 80016 Legal Notice No. 9398 22 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rebecca Ruth Walters, a/k/a Rebecca R. Walters, a/k/a Rebecca Walters, a/k/a Rebecca Ruth Slomiany, a/k/a Rebecca R. Slomiany, a/k/a Rebecca Sander Slomiany, a/k/a Rebecca Ruth Sander, and Rebecca R. Sander, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30422

* Space No. 11-02 Occupant: Stanley King Address: 28 36 Saddleback D r Castle Rock, CO 8 0104 Property D escription: M isc. H ousehold Items

Legal Notice No. 939918 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

Oren Von Limbaugh, Attorney for Personal Representative 13791 E. Rice Place, Ste 100 Aurora, CO 80015

Public Notice 1) 008 Suzu i XL Gold 2S3DA417X86104324 2) 2004 Chrysler Town and Country Blue 1C4GP45R04B575069 3) 2004 Ford Expedition Blue 1FMFU18L24LB28808 4) 2006 Nissan Altima Black 1N4AL11DX6C240771 5) 2015 MCI J 4500 White 2MG3J M8A7FW067263 6) 2007 J EEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO RED V IN 1J 8GR48KX7C640025 Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623, Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419 Legal Notice No. 939913 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

Public Notice Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Castle Rock located at 4935 Regent St., Castle Rock, CO 8 0109 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures. com on 11/18/2021 at 10:00am. Linda Campbell unit #335. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Legal Notice No. 939955 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors

Legal Notice No. 9398 6 0 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas J ames Loveday, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 134 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are req uired to present them to the Personal Representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. J une A. Loveday, Personal Representative 16789 Trail Sky Circle Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No. 9398 33 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MAUREEN THERESA ROBERTS, aka MAUREEN T. ROBERTS, aka MAUREEN ROBERTS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30488 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas, County, Colorado on or before February 28 , 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Donald C. Roberts, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 939921 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

First publication: October 28 , 2021 Last publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MELVIN B. MARSDEN, aka MELVIN BERNARD MARSDEN and MELVIN MARSDEN, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30490 All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 28 , 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. David A. Marsden, Personal Representative 5701 Wagonwheel Trail Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 939953 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomasina Bena, a/k/a Tomi Bena, and Thomasina Lowry, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30472 All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to the D istrict Court of D OU G LAS County, Colorado on or before February 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. William J oseph Bena, Personal Representative C/O Brian Hedber, Esq. 6950 E Belleview Ave., Suite 202 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No. 9398 6 1 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marilyn Vissenberg, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30450 All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

IN RE THE MATTER OF THE POST-MORTEM ADMINISTRATION OF THE J AMES AND WILDA METZ DORF TRUST, DATED APRIL 16, 2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SHANE ANDREW STECKEL, a/k/a SHANE A. STECKEL, a/k/a SHANE STECKEL, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30480

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Graham Duncan, III, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30482

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the terms of The James and W ilda M etzd orf Trust, dated April 16 , 2012, Amy Nell M etz dorf-H ill is currently serving as the Trustee of the abovenamed trust.

Betsy Lee Beck, Personal Representative c/o Opfer Campbell Beck P.C. 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 9398 56 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronnie W. Olive, Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-30479 All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 28 , 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative Dymond Reagor PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 939929 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 9398 8 2 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon M. Collins, aka Sharon Collins, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30448 All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. NATHAN COLLINS, Personal Representative 19038 Elk Creek Drive, Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 9398 31 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Annette M. Decker, a/k/a Annette Mae Decker, a/k/a Annette Decker, a/k/a Annette Mae J anke, and Annette J anke, Deceased. Case Number: 2021 PR 30454

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DEBRA J EAN EARL, aka DEBBI EARL, deceased Case Number: 2021PR30675

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to D istrict Court of D ouglas, County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Diane L. Anderson, Personal Representative 22964 E. Piccolo Drive

All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the Personal Representative or to D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 28 , 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard G. Mandel, Personal Representative 171 Stream Lane Guffey, CO 80820 Legal Notice No. 939907

Public Notice District Court Douglas County, Colorado Court Address: 4000 J ustice Way, Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 (720) 437-6200

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rachel Marie Lundeen, aka Rachel M. Lundeen, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 030456 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are req uired to present them to the Personal Representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. J anis B. Winters, Personal Representative 1906 Stonegate Court Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Legal Notice No. 9398 26 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

W ilda M ae M etz dorf, Trustor, Primary and Lifetime rust eneficiar and former rustee of the rust, died on June 13, 2021. Creditors are notified that they must present their claims within four (4) months following the first publication of this otice to Creditors or as otherwise provided by Arizo na Revised Statutes, Section 14-38 01. Notice to creditors or the claims against the decedent and the trust estate are forever barred. Claims must be presented to the above-named rustee, c o Cleere a ffices, .C., 1044 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 141, Oro V alley, AZ 8 5737. D ATED : August 23, 2021 Kathy Cleere, Attorney for the Trustee Legal Notice No. 939924 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mar orie Ann B or lund a/ /a Mar orie A. B or lund Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30418 All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Carol Schwankl, Personal Representative 19110 Inman Court Lakeville MN 55044 Legal Notice No. 9398 77 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 28 , 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Thomas A. Rodriguez 303 Attorney to the Personal Representative 1805 Highway 42, Suite 100 Louisville, CO 80027

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brian S. Kumpf, aka Brian Scott Kumpf, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30349

Name Changes

All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the

PUBLIC NOTICE

Date: November 22, 2021 Time: 10:30 a.m. Division: C Address: 4000 J ustice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109

The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Legal Notice No. 9398 14 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

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By: Clerk of Combined Court Clerk of the Court / D eputy Clerk Legal Notice No.9398 76 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 22, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed ith the ouglas Count Court. The Petition requests that the name of Heaven-Leigh Tesarla Baird be changed to Vivienne Rose Baird Case No.: 21 C 457 By: M agistrate Legal Notice No. 9398 09 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on October 08 , 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a M inor Child has been filed ith the ouglas Count Court. The Petition requests that the name of Whitley Sky Harner be changed to Whitley Sky Harner-Bolas. Case No.: 21CV73 By: Jacob Edson Clerk of the Court / D eputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 939914 First publication: October 28 , 2021 Last publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on October 14, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed ith the ouglas Count Court.

Legal Notice No. 939945 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

A hearing on the Petition for Appointment of CoG uardians for M inor, asking that the Court appoint temporary Co-G uardians for above-captioned M inor, will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

PLEASE NOTE: This hearing will be held via the W ebex videoconferencing platform: To connect via video from your computer or smart phone: https:/ / j udicial.webex.com/ meet/ j udge.hurst To connect via telephone, call 1-720-6 50-76 6 4, then enter code 923 572 721, then press # and # again

Legal Notice No. 939950 First Publication: October 28 , 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

Tambri Criger c/ o Kokish & G oldmanis, P.C. 316 W ilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 8 0104, Petitioner

Attorney for Petitioners: Kathleen M . G lynn G rob & Eirich, LLC 12596 W . Bayaud Ave., Ste. 390 Lakewood, CO 8 0228 Phone Number: 303-6 79-8 26 6 E-mail: katie@ grobeirich.com FAX Number: 303-6 79-8 96 0 Atty. Reg. # : 39115 Case Number: 2021PR30471 Division: C

To: J orge Alberto Z ertuche Cabello Last Known Address, if any: Avenida Naciones U nidas # 5759, Casa 3, Coto York, Recidencian Parq ue Regency, G uadalaj ara, Jalisco, M exico, CP 45117

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ima J ean Atwood, a/k/a J ean Atwood, a/k/a I. J ean Atwood, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030084

The Petition requests that the name of Tambri Ellen Criger be changed to Tambri Ellen Huckman Case Number: 2021C34044

In the Interest of: Santiago Z ERTUCHE OLMOS Respondent/Minor

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

The Petition requests that the name of Scot Douglas Chadwick-Lewis be changed to Scot Douglas Chadwick. Case No.: 21C404

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Person Giving Notice: Cyndi L. Lyden, 18th J udicial District Deputy Public Administrator Estate of William Graham Duncan, III 1777 South Harrison Street, Ste. 1250 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. 9398 45 First Publication: October 21, 2021 Last Publication: November 4, 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 9398 23 First Publication: October 14, 2021 Last Publication: October 28 , 2021 Publisher: D ouglas County News-Press Public Notice

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on August 27, 2021 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been ﬁeld ith the ouglas Count Court.

Public Notice

Rudy E. Kumpf and J anet M. Kumpf Co-Personal Representatives 174 Eveningstar Cay Naples, FL 34114

Person Giving Notice: Cyndi L. Lyden, 18th J udicial District Deputy Public Administrator Estate of Marilyn Vissenberg 1777 South Harrison Street, Ste. 1250 Denver, CO 80210

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are req uired to present them to the personal representative or to D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

personal representative or to the D istrict Court of D ouglas County, Colorado on or before February 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Statues 1973, hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE. PARK/J ERRY STREET STORAGE will conduct a public sale of the contents of the storage space(s) named below, with the contents being sold to the highest bidder, for lawful money of the U nited States of America (cash). Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord’s lien and will be held online at storagetreasures.com on, Friday November 5, 2021, at 10:00 AM

It’s your right to know what the city and county governments are changing and proposing. ~~~ See the ordinances on these legal pages. ~~~ Read the public notices and be informed!

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