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Lawyer responds to Douglas County School Board questions about Sunshine Laws A motion to dismiss the lawsuit is still being debated in court filings

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Being a part of the Liberty Girls fosters friendship and support, said one member. “In the beginning, I felt kind of lost. You’re coming out of 2020 feeling really isolated and feeling alone. And then when we got together last March, we were all just crying. ... It’s much easier to tackle politics as a group, and to discern together. That really has brought us together and made this a group of PHOTO BY OLIVIA SUN/THE COLORADO SUN VIA REPORT FOR AMERICA action.”

Fed-up conservatives started organizing Now they’re winning — and they don’t plan to stop

BY JENNIFER BROWN THE COLORADO SUN

Loveland grandmother Mickie Nuffer grew more concerned by the day as she watched people on television shouting about “defunding the police” and later, in her own county, when businesses required proof of vaccination to enter.

In Highlands Ranch, mom and former teacher’s aide Donna Jo Tompkins was growing increasingly frustrated with mask mandates, last-minute school quarantines and the latest curriculum controversy: critical race theory.

And in Arvada, Angela Marriott was alarmed by the way people on Nextdoor pounced on any conservative sentiment, especially against masks, and was exasperated pretty much every time she watched the news. “I would turn on the news and just be enraged within minutes, watching our police being abused, properties being destroyed and trying to erase our history

with tearing down and damaging statues,” she said.

“I just decided one day I had had it. I was going to take this negative energy and put it into something constructive, to fight for freedom and my children’s future.”

None of the three women had ever been political, but said they were compelled by the 2020 COVID shutdown and other government policies of the past two years to get involved. Similar to the way Democratic women mobilized after the election of former President Donald Trump, conservative women who never before attended a caucus or canvassed a neighborhood are organizing in living rooms across Colorado.

Tompkins formed Liberty Girls in Douglas County, which has grown from about 20 women who first gathered in her house for coffee and snacks a year ago to more than 300, all standing, she said, for God, country and family.

Nuffer is creating her own version, called the NoCo Ladies for Liberty, with about 250 members in Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties. Marriott, meanwhile, SEE FED-UP, P10

An attorney involved in the lawsuit alleging Douglas County School Board members violated open meetings law has responded to some directors who said they are confused about how to comply

with a judge’s order prohibiting serial meetings.

The letter came amid ongoing efforts to dismiss the lawsuit, and ahead of what could become a months-long court dispute.

In a letter to the board, open government attorney Steve Zansberg said he contacted the board’s legal representation in the lawsuit at Hall and Evans, a Denver law firm, after observing directors’ March 11 special meeting, where some SEE QUESTIONS, P9

Design of Crystal Valley Interchange takes shape Town OKs contract for pre-construction and design services

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March 24, 2022

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Network and cybersecurity workshop for small businesses The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a network and cybersecurity Water line valve project gets underway in Castle Pines According to the City of Castle Pines, work starts next week (weather permitting) on the water line valve near the Monarch and Castle Pines Parkway intersection.

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Work underway to bring playground to Butterfield Crossing Park Imagine feeling alone, isolated and left out. These emotions are what kids with differing abilities experience when they visit a “typical” playground, unable to play and engage inclusively with their peers due to physical barriers.

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“Our partnership with the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation will allow us to transform the park and enhance it beyond what we typically do for repair and replacement,” said Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jeff Smullen. “We want to create a fully all-inclusive playground because we don’t have this in our parks system, and we want this in Castle Rock.”

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30 years ago and has been home to countless swim lessons, youth sports practices and community events over three decades. It is one of several town parks slated for improvements. The Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital Improvement Plan has identified the need for upgrades, and priorities will focus on addressing general safety and life-cycle replacement.

For more details about the Possibilities Playground, and for information on opportunities to contribute to the project, visit CRgov.com/PossibilitiesPlayground.

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Peace Officers Memorial Day approved Recently, the Colorado Senate adopted a resolution that designates March 15 as Colorado Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of March 11-16 as Colorado Police Week.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department was excited about the news, posting on Facebook on March 15.

The resolution, which was read by Sen. John Cooke, also recognized the 356 Colorado peace officers who have died in the line of duty.

Douglas County Detective Joe Pollack’s widow, Eva, joined Sheriff Tony Spurlock and Lt. Tommy Barrella in the chambers as the senator read off Pollack’s name. The department’s post about the event said, “while we all miss Joe every day, we are honored to know that his name will forever be part of history.

His and all the others’ sacrifices will never be forgotten.”

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March 24, 2022

Aurora gets closer to passing an urban camping ban Will there be enough shelter space for the displaced?

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BY TATIANA FLOWERS THE COLORADO SUN

If a new camping ban passes in Aurora later this month, people living outdoors may be removed from the sidewalks and parks where they live, as soon as April 30.

Allowing them to continue to live on the streets is inhumane, said some members of the city council who voted in favor of an ordinance making it illegal to camp on public or private property without authorization.

The unauthorized-camping ordinance passed its second reading on a 6-5 vote March 14 and is likely to pass its final reading on March 28. The ordinance would take effect about 30 days later.

Councilors who supported the camping ban, which was proposed by Mayor Mike Coffman, said residents and local businesses have complained about sanitation and public safety issues related to encampments in the city.

But advocates for the almost 600 people who split time between outdoor tents and the 200 to 250 shelter beds available in Aurora called the proposed camping ban cruel and ineffective and said the ordinance would not solve homelessness. The city, they said, should instead focus on providing permanent housing options to create real solutions.

“I’m going to sound like a broken record, but I just want to reiterate that you’re going to still see people camping all over the place, because we’re not finding them housing,” Councilmember Juan Marcano said during the March 14 meeting. “This is going to institutionalize state violence, basically, against folks in our city who are experiencing homelessness, and we need to implement real solutions, such as permanent supportive housing.”

Coffman declined an interview before the March 14 meeting, but in an emailed response to written questions, he said people living in encampments should have an alternative shelter option that is safe, has sanitation and offers other services to help them find a job and permanent housing.

There are just under 600 people who are homeless in Aurora, according to data collected in January during the point-in-time survey, when city workers and volunteers count the number of people who are homeless on a given night each year. Many encampments in Aurora are concentrated along Chambers Road, East Iliff Avenue, East Mississippi Avenue and near Interstate 225 onramps and underpasses.

Aurora has one overnight shelter with 150 beds. A few Safe Outdoor Spaces sites, with tents and pallet shelters, are set up in the city and have 90 beds, but can accommodate up to 120 people, said Jessica Prosser,

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Slash-mulch site opens April 2 Seen from across the South Platte River, a man dismantles a canopy during a sweep FILE PHOTO BY DAVID GILBERT of a homeless camp.

the city’s director of housing and community services.

“And typically, those are, for the most part, full,” she said.

If passed, the new camping ban would require city workers to give 72 hours notice before a camp is removed and it would call for shelter beds to be available before a camp is shut down.

However, there’s no promise that those shelter beds will become available.

If the ordinance passes, Prosser’s office will work on finding additional shelter beds. The city currently activates its day resource center, and uses hotel and motel vouchers to increase shelter beds during cold weather.

Coffman, who was under intense public scrutiny last year after he told a TV station that he had posed as a homeless person, lived in encampments for seven days and that he believed addiction treatment or job training should be required for people accessing shelter services, introduced the first version of his urban camping ban last summer, but it failed in August on a 5-5 vote.

His newer proposal passed on first reading on Feb. 28 in a 6-5 vote after Coffman broke the now right-leaning council’s tie.

At that February meeting, Councilmember Crystal Murillo asked city staff to draft an amendment to address how important personal items, such as cell phones and identification cards, would be handled by the city when a camp is removed. That amendment passed at the March 14 meeting. At the February meeting, the council passed an amendment offered by Murillo instructing the city manager to provide an annual report to the council on the effectiveness of the urban camping ban and an accounting of all city staff’s time and resources used to enforce the ordinance.

Preserving personal items such as identification is crucial. But Vicky, a woman who has been homeless for more than a decade, said last week that she has been directed by Aurora workers to visit nearby food banks SEE CLOSER, P6

The County’s main slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock, opens April 2 and will remain open on Saturdays only from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Oct. 29. For more information, directions and a list of acceptable items visit douglas.co.us and search Slash Mulch.

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E-recycling: Saturday, April 9 Douglas County residents may dispose of unwanted electronics free of charge at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St. in Aurora, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Proof of residency is required. For a list of acceptable items, Saturday drop-off dates and more visit douglas.co.us/community-recycling

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March 24, 2022

Man convicted in 2020 fatal gas-station shooting Samuel Birch found guilty in week-long trial

killed Perez, Gramer argued.

Earlier testimony in the case from Arapahoe County sheriff’s Investigator Ben Bussard said the weight of the projectile in the incident is consistent with a .22 round but could not state whether it was consistent with rounds of different sizes and potentially other calibers, defense attorney Grayson Lindstrom had argued during an earlier hearing.

One of Birch’s gloves tested positive for gunshot residue, Gramer said during trial.

Birch chose not to testify during the trial.

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A man walked up to a convenience-store clerk and calmly asked for cigarettes. Then, just as calmly, he told the clerk to give him the contents of the cash register.

“It’s going to be you, your stomach or the money,” the man told the clerk. He added: “I can shoot you when I leave, or I can shoot you right now.”

The clerk placed cigarettes and money in a bag and handed it to the man, who said “thank you” right before shooting the clerk in the abdomen.

An Arapahoe County jury decided the shooter was Samuel Birch, finding him guilty on March 10 of several charges related to the murder and another robbery committed the same day at another convenience store. The suspect’s statements to the clerk were recorded on surveillance footage.

Birch was accused of the shooting and robbery at the Circle K convenience store at Quebec Street and County Line Road in Centennial, just north of Highlands Ranch, on the night of Nov. 26, 2020.

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trial as resting upon the statements of Birch’s ex-girlfriend, who came forth and identified Birch as the shooter in the weeks after the incident.

The prosecution argued that the evidence points to Birch even without the former girlfriend’s recollections.

Birch is in his early 30s and at the time of the shooting was living in an apartment with his exgirlfriend, Jennifer Olson, in west Centennial.

The clerk, Mauricio Omar Perez, 24, died of the gunshot wound.

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District Court found Birch guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and tampering with physical evidence.

‘You’ll find out eventually’ Because the suspect’s face was covered on the security-camera footage, much of the trial focused on whether jurors could be sure Birch was the man in the videos.

The prosecution pointed to DNA from yellow gloves found in Birch’s Ford Fiesta car that matched Birch’s DNA, arguing the gloves appear to be the same ones the suspect wore while committing robbery.

Birch also appears to be the same height as the suspect based on “height strips” — markings that indicate how tall someone is on surveillance video — next to the doors at the convenience store.

But the prosecution attorneys also argued that Birch spoke as though he knew he were guilty of a serious crime on separate footage from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Birch was arrested for a separate incident on Dec. 7, 2020, after Douglas County sheriff’s deputies pursued him after a hit-and-run crash, according to court testimony. In body-worn camera footage from the Douglas County scene, Birch repeatedly asks deputies for a cigarette.

“Would you light one of those for me, though? I’m about to go to jail for a very long time,” Birch says to a deputy. He adds: “I’m about to be in there for years, bro.”

When Douglas County sheriff’s personnel ask what his name is, according to the prosecution, Birch says: “You know (what) it is; you’ll find out eventually.”

Birch thought deputies were going to connect him to the Centennial robbery and shooting, said Lisa Gramer, one of the prosecuting attorneys.

Gramer told the jury: “Your common sense and life experience and reason tells you that his statements to (Douglas County deputies) were not because of a DUI and crash.”

Authorities found .22-caliber ammunition in the apartment where Birch stayed and in his car, appearing to match the bullet that

Confession alleged Defense attorney Lindstrom argued that “this case rests on the word of one person: Ms. Olson.”

Olson, 28, testified that she was lying in bed when Birch told her about the robbery and that he showed her the cash.

“I just turned away. I, like, rolled over in the bed. I just didn’t believe it,” Olson said in court.

Soon after, Olson saw in a news report that a clerk had been shot during the robbery, she told the court.

“I believe (Birch) said the clerk had a gun and maybe was trying to shoot back,” Olson recalled.

Perez didn’t appear to be armed, according to surveillance footage.

Speaking about why she didn’t go to police right after Birch allegedly told her about committing the robbery, she said: “Honestly, I was just really scared.”

Birch burned items of clothing in the fireplace in their apartment to avoid being identified from the surveillance footage, the prosecution argued.

The defense argued Olson’s actions made her uncredible, pointing out that she didn’t end her relationship with Birch even though she was told Birch killed someone and committed robbery and she allegedly saw him destroying evidence.

“That’s not the straw that broke the camel’s back,” Lindstrom said.

Olson ended her relationship with Birch after learning he had police contact in Douglas County, Lindstrom added.

The prosecution argued Olson did not want to believe the person she loved was capable of committing the crimes — and she was worried about “how (Birch) was behaving and what he would do,” Gramer said.

Gramer underscored that Olson was the one who reached out to police — it wasn’t that she ended up speaking to police because they found out about her involvement.

“She has absolutely no motive to make this up,” said Gramer, adding that Olson “doesn’t get any money out of this.”

‘Spent that money on drugs’ Birch was also accused of robbing another gas station on the same day as the other robbery, at Arapahoe Road near Havana Street in central Centennial at about 4:30 p.m.

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March 24, 2022

County car thefts double over two years Rise in car theft a metro-wide problem

BY MOLLY ARMBRISTER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Crime statistics reported by the state show 418 vehicles were stolen in or driven to Douglas County after being stolen in 2021, an increase of about one-third from 2020 and more than double the 2019 rate of 179.

The increase in theft is less dramatic in Douglas County than in the entire metro area, where 36,392 cars were reported stolen in 2021.

Data released by the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority, or CATPA, show vehicle theft in metro Denver increased by 82% over 2019.

A release from CATPA, a division of the Colorado State Patrol, indicates that more Coloradans are personally experiencing car theft than ever before, with the most “at risk” vehicles including Chevrolet Silverado, Honda Civic, Honda Accord and Ford F-series pickups.

Of the vehicles stolen in 2021, with a total value of more than $6.5 million, 156 were recovered by Douglas County law enforcement.

Most of the stolen vehicles report-

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The suspect in that robbery entered the Conoco gas station and pointed a handgun at the clerk, according to information previously released by the Arapahoe sheriff’s office. The clerk gave the suspect the cash drawer, and then the suspect fired a single round into the ceiling. (That clerk was not injured.)

The prosecution also argued that Birch’s “desperate” need for drugs fueled the robberies.

Around the time of the robberies, Olson had tested positive for COVID-19 — and she was the main source of income for herself and Birch, she told the court.

“He found out that his girlfriend was sick with COVID, and they weren’t going to have money flow anymore,” Gramer said.

Text messages from Birch show he was looking for some type of pills, the prosecution argued.

“And we know that in the Conoco robbery, he’s much more agitated,” Gramer said.

At 5:07 p.m. that day, Birch says he has money and wants to buy the substance via a text message, the prosecution said. Shortly after, in response, he’s told to “come over,” Gramer said.

“And then the robbery at the Circle K takes place at (around 6:30),” Gramer said. “And you can see he’s much more relaxed in this robbery.”

Birch also later sent Olson a text that said, “I spent that money from last night on drugs,” according to the evindence shown in court.

ed in Douglas County were driven there from elsewhere, rather than being stolen in the county itself, said Deputy Cocha Heyden, lead public information officer for the Douglas County Sheriff’s department.

Additionally, the stolen vehicles are often part of another crime, with officers finding evidence of burglary or identity theft inside.

Thieves steal the cars both as a crime of opportunity and a way to get away from the scene of another crime.

“Most of these people that we’ve found in these stolen vehicles that we’ve arrested don’t live in our county, so the big question is, why are they coming down here?” Heyden said.

The CATPA release notes that many vehicle owners leave their keys in their unlocked cars, or, especially during cold Colorado winters, leave their cars running to warm up in what law enforcement refers to as “puffing.”

Victims of car theft aren’t just the owners of the pilfered vehicles, CATPA says. Because stolen cars are often used to commit other crimes, vehicle theft impacts other members of the community as well, and car thieves typically drive recklessly, creating a traffic hazard.

Examining clothing A key piece of evidence was a sweatshirt covered in paint, which prosecutors argued was the same sweatshirt surveillance footage caught the shooter wearing that read, “No pain, no Jane.”

Olson said Birch asked her to paint over the sweatshirt and that it bore that phrase.

Authorities were able to examine the sweatshirt with several different light sources but could not see anything other than the outermost layer of paint, according to court testimony.

Lindstrom, one of the defense attorneys, criticized the way the sweatshirt was examined and argued more could have been done to see what was underneath the paint.

Authorities should have tried to “take a Q-tip and dip it in paint thinner” and test whether it would damage the outer parts of the sweatshirt to evaluate whether that tool could have been safely used to remove paint from the relevant part of the clothing, Lindstrom said.

The prosecution maintained that it was Birch’s sweatshirt that was pictured in the surveillance footage.

For Birch not to be the person who committed the crimes, Gramer said, “The coincidence would have to be you have a painted sweatshirt, .22s in your home, .22s in your car, gloves that match” the ones from the crime scene.

Previously, Birch has pleaded guilty to burglary of a building in 2013, to assault in 2013 and to criminal mischief in 2015, according to online court records.

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March 24, 2022

The art of restoring vintage luxury and sports cars Farland Classic Restoration still going after 30 years

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Although it’s not the usual kind of car the business works on, the story behind a 1952 Hudson Hornet compelled the folks at Farland Classic Restoration to take on the challenge of returning it to its former glory.

“Sometimes we do those kind of cars,” said company owner Jack Farland. “We call it sentimental motors. You know, people are in love with some car for some reason and want to bring it back to original.”

In this case, in the early 1960s, the owner of the Hudson, his six siblings and their parents used to travel all over the country together in that car, Farland said.

Farland Classic Restoration, located for over 30 years in Englewood, restores vintage luxury automobiles and sports cars. With 20 employees, the 15,000-square-foot shop is one of the larger restoration businesses in the country, Farland said.

In addition to nostalgia-filled family cars, they’ve worked on Ferraris, Maseratis, Porsches — some now worth millions — that have gone onto win awards at Pebble Beach and Amelia Island’s premier

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and food stamp offices after her camps were shut down in the past. When Vicky showed up to those human service organizations, she said there were long lines, and lots of paperwork requiring an identification card or a phone number to set up future appointments. Her identification card, phone and birth certificate were stolen, she said, and she has had trouble replacing them ever since.

“I just go and start it up somewhere else,” she said of her camps. “You gotta have some place.”

Coffman, in an email, said he was confident there will be adequate shelter

Farland Classic Restoration restores vintage cars such as this 1967 Fiat Dino, 1969 PHOTOS COURTESY OF FARLAND CLASSIC RESTORATION Mercedes-Benz 280SL and 1954 Jaguar XK120.

car competitions.

The company also buys and sells cars. Last year, it sold 44 classic cars from its 5,000-square-foot showroom down the street. Car sales create more gross income for the business than the shop by “a fair amount,” Farland said.

Although restorations are roughly 90% of what they do, margins are slim on that side of operation.

Parts, technicians, buildings, energy — it’s all expensive, he said.

“We have a big paint booth that has a million BTU gas heaters,” he said. “You turn it on and the dollar signs, they’re just rotating like a slot machine. It’s crazy.”

So managing the money is key.

“I don’t care what business,” Farland said. “You have to do a good

job with the finances, or you can’t stay in business. Probably more important today than ever because everything’s so tight. Costs go up so fast.”

Farland Classic Restoration developed a system that works well for them. A customer’s money for the project is placed in an account upfront. Then Farland technicians closely track what they do and bill the account on a regular basis.

As the caretakers of vintage cars, Farland Classic Restoration needs to be familiar with the old, of course, but also the new.

For about the last five years, instead of writing down the work they’ve completed, technicians

by the time the ordinance takes effect.

“We only need enough for those who decide to take advantage of an alternative shelter option for the specific encampment being abated on any given day,” he wrote.

He did not provide an estimate of what it might cost to enforce the policy or house an additional 400 people, but wrote “it will cost less than the economic damage that these encampments currently do to our city.”

During the March 14 meeting, Coffman reiterated that people would not be arrested when a camp is removed, but said they could be cited for trespassing if they refuse to move on.

Many who oppose Aurora’s ban pointed to Denver’s unauthorized camping ordinance. They said homelessness in Denver has only grown

worse since its ban was instituted in 2012. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened homelessness in the city.

Initiative 300, which would have repealed Denver’s camping ordinance, was rejected by voters in 2019, said Sabrina Allie, a spokesperson for the Department of Housing Stability.

Homelessness service providers have criticized the ordinance, saying it could increase arrests and convictions, which keep people from finding permanent housing. Camping bans are often instituted in many cities after homelessness becomes more visible, and as a result, many people who are homeless simply move on to a nearby municipality where a camping ban does not exist, said Cathy Alderman, chief communications and public policy officer for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

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Farland Classic Restoration is nearly finished with this memory-filled 1952 Hudson Hornet.

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“We’re really disappointed to see this camping ban move forward. We know that camping bans do not work.

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The latest In-N-Out opened in Castle Rock on Friday.

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In-N-Out Burger opened its seventh location in Colorado in Castle Rock on March 18 to familiar fanfare.

Located at 5470 Factory Shops Boulevard in the Outlets at Castle Rock off Interstate 25, the newest In-N-Out is managed by Clint Ford, a 22-year staff member of the growing chain, and will employ about 80 people.

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guests indoors and 28 on the patio, in addition to the one -lane drive-thru.

Preparing for the line of cars that typically flock to the California burger restaurants’ openings,the town released traffic flow information ahead of the opening to help direct people to dine-in and drive-thru areas.

In-N-Out’s Castle Rock location follows other openings in Lone Tree, Aurora, Thornton, Lakewood and Colorado Springs, which has two locations.

The location in Castle Rock was announced in February 2021.

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No stranger to innovation, the company recently started performing electric conversions, that is, replacing the internal combustion engines of classic cars with electric motors. These cars, such as the 1966 Porsche 912 they’re currently converting, have a very small carbon footprint when the shop’s done with them.

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said the goal is to begin construction on the project in fall 2023 with completion in the fall of 2025.

Per the preferred structure that the town is designing, Crystal Valley Parkway would cross over Interstate 25 on the east and Territorial Road on the west. New on and off ramps for both north and south traffic will be constructed and the east and west frontage roads will be relocated.

Signalized intersections are planned for Dawson Ridge Boulevard and the proposed Prairie Hawk Drive at Crystal Valley Parkway, as well as the I-25 south ramps at Crystal Valley Parkway. A roundabout will be utilized at the east frontage road and Crystal Valley Parkway.

An eastbound to northbound loop ramp will link I-25 and the parkway.

March 24, 2022 The town has about $21.1 million budgeted for pre-construction and design work and has received a $5.4 million grant from the US Department of Transportation to offset those costs.

In total, the project is expected to cost around $75 million to $80 million.

Sailer said during the council meeting that the town’s portion of the pre-construction budget is coming out of the capital works fund, which is fed by impact fees paid by developers.

Douglas County has tentatively budgeted $25 million to spend in 2024 and 2025 for construction costs related to the project. Castle Rock Town Manager David Corliss said during the council meeting that Dawson Trails is expected to cover the remainder of the project.

“We’re in discussions with Dawson Trails and their understanding is that they will be paying the remainder of the project, which is $30 million plus,” Corliss said.

With recent growth in Castle

Castle Rock is moving forward with designing the Crystal Valley Interchange, rendered here, and approved a contract with a construction manager general contractor on COURTESY OF TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK Tuesday, March 15.

Rock, the interchange is needed to provide access to I-25 from the south side of the town. According to the town, population growth has exploded 145% over the past 20 years and the number of households has grown 126% over that same time.

Monks said a major advantage of the interchange is that it will provide more access points to the interstate and help limit traffic build-ups.

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“It’s anticipated that (the interchange) will relieve a lot of congestion down at the Plum Creek Parkway Interchange and help that flow more efficiently,” he said.

In addition to addressing increased traffic from the growing development, the Crystal Valley Interchange is expected to help the town close four at-grade crossings over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.

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board members said they wanted more clarity about a preliminary injunction in the case.

Douglas County resident Robert Marshall sued the board in February alleging majority Directors Mike Peterson, Becky Myers, Christy Williams and Kaylee Winegar broke open meetings law by using a chain of private, one-on-one meeting to discuss removing then Superintendent Corey Wise.

As a result of those discussions, Peterson and Williams met with Wise on Jan. 28 and asked him to retire or resign and said a board majority was prepared to remove him if he did not.

On March 9, Judge Jeffrey K. Holmes granted a preliminary injunction instructing directors to follow open meetings law. Holmes’ order said directors’ actions did not only violate the spirit of the law, but its purpose.

Zansberg’s letter said he wanted to offer the board a different perspective from legal advice they might be receiving. Directors indicated on March 11 that in attorney-client privileged communications, the board’s lawyers viewed the judge’s order as “legally erroneous,” Zansberg wrote.

Hall and Evans attorneys did not respond to requests for comment.

Board President Peterson declined an interview for this story.

Zansberg reiterated that Marshall’s lawsuit never sought to prevent two board members from having legal, one-on-one conversations about pub-

lic business. For local public bodies, Colorado law allows school board directors to speak about district business outside of open meetings, two at a time. Gatherings of three or more to discuss official business or take formal action should be an open meeting.

Marshall sought to stop three or more directors from conducting business out of the public’s eye, Zansberg wrote, including through serial meetings. In that form of a gathering, local public officials meet in twos but then relay views or stances from those discussions with additional board members outside of public meetings.

The judge’s preliminary injunction did just that, Zansberg wrote. President Peterson can, for example, meet with any single member of the board to discuss public business, Zansberg wrote.

“Thus, so long as communications between any two members of the board are not thereafter shared (in person, by phone, email, text, or any other means of communication) with a third member of the board — outside of a public meeting — the injunction will not be violated,” Zansberg wrote. “It’s not a terribly difficult concept to understand and to abide by.”

Zansberg said majority directors have confessed to violating open meeting laws, and so did some of their attorneys’ court filings in the case. Defense attorneys wrote that Peterson had contacted Williams “to relay” to her two other directors’ stances on Wise’s employment with the district.

“It is obvious and straightforward

what constitutes the violation: the ‘sharing,’ ‘relaying,’ or cross-communicating to a third board member the views expressed by two other board members on a particular topic,” Zansberg wrote. “Sharing the views, positions, or thoughts of three or more members of the board on any matter of public business — whether or not a decision is reached by a majority of the board — is what the law, and the injunction enforcing it, prohibit.”

Zansberg also argued that whether some board members believe Colorado Open Meeting Law is cumbersome for conducting board business is irrelevant. The judge’s duty is to apply the law as written, he said.

Zansberg said “the only appropriate forum for such complaints and efforts to revise the law is the general assembly, not a court of law.”

Majority board members have consistently maintained they followed open meeting law to the letter and did not act illegally in meeting privately with Wise or conferring with one another. They have repeatedly emphasized they only spoke one-on-one.

On March 11, the board debated for 90 minutes about how to respond to

the judge’s injunction. While some majority directors said they did not understand the judge’s order, minority directors said it only required directors to follow the open meetings law.

Majority directors expressed interest in appealing the order. Peterson said an appeal could get directors and other boards more clarity on what the injunction means. Minority directors emphasized insurance will not pay for the lawsuit and DCSD would need to fund an appeal process. The board agreed to revisit the issue at their March 22 meeting.

Earlier in the case, the board’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. That motion partly argued an injunction would halt directors’ ability to reasonably conduct district business. Zansberg told Colorado Community Media his client’s deadline to respond to the request for a dismissal is due next week, but that months of litigation could follow if the lawsuit is not tossed or if DCSD appeals.

South Metro Editor Thelma Grimes contributed to this report.

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started Arvada Grassroots Conservatives, which also includes men. And in the Douglas County town of Castle Rock, a group called We the Women formed last year.

The rise of the liberty mom voting bloc is the latest in a line of suburban-women influence on elections, from the middleclass “soccer moms” of the 1990s, to the “security moms” after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, to the “rage moms” exasperated by Trump and racial injustice.

Liberty Girls worked to flip Douglas County School Board Tompkins, feeling helpless about the state of the nation, logged onto a Facebook group for conservative women in Colorado and began sending private messages to women in the group who were her Douglas County neighbors. Immediately, she had 30 women who were interested.

Their first meeting last March turned into an emotional, four-hour bonding session, as women circled their chairs in Tompkins’ living room and unloaded about how the pandemic had affected their families. One woman who was pregnant with her fourth child told the group her toddler had regressed and had received no services. A Cherry Creek teacher said she left her job because she couldn’t stand the level of politics that had seeped into classrooms. “How are we in this place?” Tompkins recalled them asking. “How am I going to raise my kids?”

But, going forward, the group hasn’t been about venting. “I didn’t want this to be a group where we sat around and grumbled and cried,” Tompkins said.

She got to work setting up workshops so the Liberty Girls could learn about the upcoming school board race, held in November, and the caucus process where voters gather by precinct in the spring to start selecting GOP candidates.

As the group grew, Tompkins, who used her maiden name in this story, vetted each person, requiring that anyone who wanted to attend first call her to answer questions about their politics.

She said she does this to prevent an interloper or a mole with a hidden tape recorder from infiltrating one of their meetings.

The caution is necessary, she said, in a time when people are divided and attacks are sometimes vicious, particularly

after the new conservative school board abruptly fired the superintendent, setting Douglas County parents against each other. Liberty Girl meetings are a place where “you can speak your truth and not be censored or canceled,” she said.

The meetings grew so quickly that Tompkins started placing chairs on her second floor, where a foyer with a railing overlooks the living room. They called it mezzanine seating.

Liberty Girls’ first big push was the school board election, where four conservative candidates were attempting to flip the left-majority board that had been in power since 2018. They packed school board meetings. They knocked on doors, reaching Douglas County residents who no longer had kids in school and hadn’t kept up with school politics. They spoke of mask mandates, Zoom classrooms and 10-day school quarantines.

And they won.

In February, three months after the new board was elected, the 4-3 majority fired Superintendent Corey Wise and is now searching for his replacement.

But the Liberty Girls’ work is far from over, Tompkins said. On caucus night in early March, 60 Liberty Girls were elected as delegates, precinct committee chairs and election judges. The group has hosted candidates in a heated race to replace the county’s longtime sheriff and is working its way up the ticket toward the Republican candidates for governor and U.S. Senate.

Members aren’t told which candidates to support, only how to get involved in the process. “We are really wanting to stand on our own, apart from the GOP,” Tompkins said. “We are a group of intelligent women who are getting smarter.”

Jen Masten, a Highlands Ranch mom and member of Liberty Girls, attended caucuses for the first time in her life earlier this month and was elected a delegate for the next two years, meaning she’ll attend assemblies and have a role in selecting candidates for the GOP ticket.

“I thought I was doing my due diligence by showing up and voting Republican and being on the PTO and by finding people that I really liked that were running and being behind them,” Masten said. “What Liberty Girls has done for me is educate me, and it’s educated me without telling me what to do, but how to do it. They said, ‘Here is what caucus is.

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the truth. And we want to preserve our constitution. Everyone should carry the constitution around and know exactly what it says and know when our rights are being infringed upon.”

Her enthusiasm, and that of many others, was obvious at GOP caucuses at ThunderRidge High School, where about 150 voters met by precinct, separated into various classrooms and a computer lab.

Fired-up attendees talked about secretary of state candidate Tina Peters, calling her a “good guy” despite her involvement in an election tampering scandal, disgust over Colorado’s sex education law that requires lessons to include dialogue on consent, and anger at term-limited Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock for supporting Colorado’s red flag law that allows a judge to temporarily remove a person’s firearms.

Outside the high school, one woman shouted “Red wave! Red wave!”

Stu Parker, chairman of the Douglas County Republicans, said voters — particularly women — are more engaged than they’ve been in years. “They got involved in the school board race and started to understand what’s going on,” he said. “They saw what happened in the pandemic and they are fed up and wanting change.”

Loveland group fights to preserve Christian values,against abortion Nuffer, in Loveland, said the collective energy is coming from a desire to improve life for her children and grandchildren.

She decided to start NoCo Ladies for Liberty after Sherronna Bishop, a former campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, interviewed Liberty Girls founder Tompkins. Bishop, who calls herself “America’s Mom,” posts her interviews with conservative politicians and activists on her website.

At first, Nuffer dismissed the idea of leading a group, telling herself she was “just a mom and Nana.” Then the 59-year-old decided not to “disqualify” herself, realizing that her status as a mother and grandmother was her “greatest strength and my largest ‘why.’”

“I do not want to see my family continually stripped of their constitutional rights,” she said, adding that she regrets not doing more sooner in life to “preserve our American way of life, founded on our Judeo-Christian values.”

Nuffer, who is a health coach, heard Tompkins speak on Jan. 20. And on Feb. 10, she had 38 women in her home who came despite a snowstorm. Nuffer, who also vets attendees, wanted like-minded women to learn together in a nonintimidating environment, one where no question about the political process was too elementary.

She and a few others circulated an invitation promising “conservative community, cocktails and civics,” and invited the local GOP chairman to teach a room full of women enjoying wine and cheese about the caucus process. A month later, 26 women from the group were elected as delegates, 16 as election judges and nine as precinct committee chairs — and that’s just among the 71 who attended the NoCo Ladies for Liberty’s last meeting.

They’re also holding forums for the local sheriff’s and state House seats, and women from the three-county group are considering branching out to start their own groups in their hometowns.

NoCo Ladies for Liberty is also working on a website to communicate with each other, since many of its members quit Facebook over the platform’s censorship policies.

And last week, Nuffer brought a carload of women to the state Capitol, where they protested against a bill that would

affirm abortion rights in Colorado. The experience was a first for many in the group, who were jarred by a person shouting in an air horn to drown out the words of the anti-abortion speakers, a woman who was topless and a request by police that the NoCo group stay within the bounds of yellow tape for their own protection, Nuffer said.

Women in the group are getting involved in ways they would never feel comfortable doing alone, she said. NoCo Ladies for Liberty is restoring a lost sense of community among women, Nuffer said.

“We do better in community,” she said.

“The way that our country has changed, our lives have changed, women now, many of them have to go to work. What has happened is when we’re working a 9-to-5 job, trying to raise our children, something has had to give. It’s in large part been our social interaction with other women.”

‘A bunch of passionate momma bears’ Marriott, who has a 14-year-old daughter and 17-year-old son, has scheduled candidates for city council all the way to the governor’s office to speak to her Arvada group. Plus, the group connects via Zoom to meetings of the Liberty Girls and other groups around Colorado when a statewide candidate is speaking at a meeting, said Marriott, a property manager.

“We are just a bunch of passionate momma bears,” she said, echoing language used by Republican women all the way up the ticket.

Women are leading the GOP in this year’s statewide elections, including for governor, the U.S. Senate and secretary of state. Heidi Ganahl, a University of Colorado regent and the Republican frontrunner to challenge Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, calls herself a “mom on a mission.” Deborah Flora, who is emerging as a top Republican in the race to unseat U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, said she’s running “because I want to be able to look at my children in the eye, and yours, and we have to be able to say to them, ‘We did everything that we could do in this day to hand them the same liberty that we enjoy.’”

As Marriott’s group has grown, gathering in her house for her creamy Italian sausage pasta and another member’s now-famous soups, she’s booking candidates for various races and scheduling educational workshops. The group has held a concealed weapons class, a session on the U.S. Constitution and events on “prepping,” including how to grow microgreens and prepare in other ways for a massive food shortage. Some in the group have volunteered for election audits, analyzing Jefferson County ballots from 2018 and 2020.

They campaigned for conservative candidates for the school board, though they lost, and fought against former Jefferson County Public Health Director Dawn Comstock, who resigned last month.

Marriott was particularly active in fighting against COVID-19 testing for students in order to attend sports practice.

The Arvada group has grown from 10 to about 130 people.

“It was really the moms that stood up and started to fight,” Marriott said. “It was eating me up and I thought, ‘I have to take this and turn it into something constructive.’ We have to fight for our freedom.”

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ecently, a Facebook memory reminded me that 11 years ago my husband and I officially adopted two daughters, becoming first-time parents.

On a side rant, while I hate Facebook for so many things and the hate the platform is responFROM THE sible for spreading in this world, I love the EDITOR days when it reminds us of milestones, happy days, and those important moments in our lives.

For me, this 11-year anniversary made me reflect. We adopted a 4-year-old and 16-yearold. The two are sisters and came into our home from a horrible family life with parents who did so much damage to these two girls and their older two sisters.

For me and my husband, we had these Thelma Grimes visions of fixing all the damage, repairing them and living this picture-perfect life. We had this idea that we could erase the guilt by just giving them the life they deserve.

The guilt came because we felt like we should have known what was happening in their home. We should have done something to protect them.

With therapy and work over the years, we have learned what so many adoptive and foster parents have learned the hard way. These kids are who they are. They have been damaged, and love, money and time cannot erase any of it. This is true even for young children.

Our older daughter has left home and is working to make her mark on the world. That 4-year-old from 11 years ago is now 16.

When child psychologists and specialists talk about the importance of those developmental years when a child is born through the age of 4 — they are not kidding. What my younger daughter learned in those first years of life was how lying was required to survive. She learned to hide feelings and just deal with what was happening in front of her eyes.

Through therapy over the years, I have come to understand my daughter’s issues but, being human, it is not always easy to handle.

Besides the usual obstacles and insecurities that comes with being a teenager, my daughter has an attachment disorder.

This means my daughter has a hard time connecting and forming meaningful relationships. She does not have normal reactions in moments of tears and emotion. She does not even have the normal side of anger and rage that teenagers have.

It also means she tends to be rough on the people doing things for her well-being. In our house, I am often a target. The therapist explained many years ago that because I am her biggest advocate, because I make decisions in her best interests — I am the one she will resent.

Believe me, there are days where that resentment can be hard to handle. The behavior and issues are hard to deal with.

When you cry and her attachment disorder does not allow her to have a normal reaction to her mother crying — it is hard.

On the plus side, where my daughter rejects love and support from her dad and me — she has been a great big sister.

Her therapist often said it may not make sense, but she does show love and has made great progress in loving her little brothers.

In the end, I just want to give a shout out of support to other adoptive and foster parents out there. The job may be hard. The job may be thankless. But in the end, it is a job we continue to do.

Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media. She can be reached at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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ast weekend I had an opportunity to enjoy a couple of beers with Brian, a very good and close friend of mine. On the day we had met, we were experiencing one of those crazy WINNING weather weekends where WORDS the temperature was in the mid 60s the day before, and then snowing the very next day. I was already there when Brian walked in, and as he walked in, we were talking about how crazy it was out there.

And although the weather was indeed a bit strange, Michael Norton we quickly realized we were talking about all the other crazy things that are going on in the world. And that led us into a discussion around what we could do as individuals to help in any way that we could. What could we do as a family to help? And what can we do as a community if we really rallied all those who give of their time, resources, and talents?

A song by Jana Stanfield came to my mind, “All the Good I Can Do.” The lyric that I thought of reads, “I cannot do all the good that the world needs but the world needs all the good I can do.”

With our attention focused on the war in Ukraine and in other on war-torn countries elsewhere, many are wondering what they can do to help. Rising supplier costs lead to rising consumer prices and that means

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many people are making decisions about what they can afford and what they have to do without, and again, raising the question of what we can do to help.

As we look around there are plenty of opportunities where our generosity of time, resources and talents can be applied. So, what we mustn’t do, is to get so caught up in the things that we cannot do or control, and rather focus on all the things that we can do.

And whether that is on a grand scale or the tiniest little thing that can make a difference, we must do what the song encourages, because the world does need all the good we can do.

There are food pantries with empty shelves. Local churches have a food pantry, or they support one, so that is a good place to start. Soup kitchens, food kitchens and meal centers are also a great place to donate food or volunteer to serve. Finding the closest homeless center or rescue mission is another excellent place to start as they can always use funding, or they can let us know what they need in the way of donations.

As the war rages on in Ukraine, there are many places that are taking donations in the form of clothing, blankets, health and hygiene products, and other goods that can possibly help those who have been displaced. And again, financial donations to the Red Cross or other charities that step in to help victims, refugees, and those left homeless by the war.

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To the women who never made the history books

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t’s Women’s History Month.

Originally, I was going to brag about all the famous women and their contributions in Colorado that have brought GUEST us a remarkable COLUMN women’s history.

For instance, did you know that we were the first state in the country to grant women suffrage by popular vote? Or about our plethora of Linda Newell famous women leaders in Colorado like Molly Brown, Madeleine Albright, Ellis Meredith, Justina Ford, Hattie McDaniel, Temple Grandin, Helen G. Bonfils, Pat Schroeder, Frances Cabrini, Chipeta, Emily Griffith, Helen Ring Robinson, and Elizabeth Iliff Warren. And that long list contains only a few! We’ve got

an incredible published history of remarkable leadership by women in our state.

But what about all those women over the hundreds of years who never made the history books or we may not even know? I think Women’s History Month is the perfect time to honor them. Some of those we may know or remember, and some we’ll never know their name.

They are also threads in the fabric of our state and our local communities. These are the women who may not have had a title, initials after their name, or even a warm place to call home. But they still have had a huge influence on how Colorado children were raised, how crops fed us, what laws govern the land, or which political candidates got into office.

Some of those women who need to be honored are the: • single mothers who fought against the odds just to get their

kids fed and schooled, • teachers who spent long hours for their students while tending to their own at night, • grocery store and post office workers who went to work to support all of us no matter the weather, • nurses, doctors, and chaplains who have served us so intimately, and the • volunteers and nonprofit crews who have selflessly nourished and sustained our communities.

These are our unsung heroes who don’t usually get awards, fancy titles, or stories in the press. But they are possibly the most important members of our society as they are the bedrock of our neighborhoods.

But we also need to remember and lift up all those women in history who, because of their gender, have experienced pain and suffering at the hands of others. For just being a woman, too many have been either ignored or targeted.

Too many have been harassed, assaulted, raped, beaten, and even murdered. And far too many of them have names or stories we will never know. They, too, have made contributions to our Colorado community and deserve our attention and appreciation as well.

In history and today, we’ve got a lot of women to be proud of in our Centennial State who have been very public leaders, unknown followers, and contributors in between. If you know one of them, thank them. If you are one of them, I hope you give yourself a big pat on the back and some self-care.

Happy Women’s History Month!

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Now is the time to rise to the occasion and step up to help out, and step in with our time, resources, and talents. Even forgetting the wars taking place and the pandemics, hunger, lack of shelter and clothing, poor health, joblessness, and sudden loss of life leaving family members without the means to live as they once did all create opportunities for us to do all the good that we can do.

Is there a closet that you can clean out to support a clothing drive? Is there a food pantry that you could

help stock once a month? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ xinnix.com, and when we can do all the good we can do, it really will be a better than good year.

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

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Sometimes when there are major events happening in our country or around the world, we can suffer from a sense of feeling numb or paralyzed, and we become so fixated on those bigger problems that we forget about the causes that are important to us and that need our help in any way that we can possibly provide.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Let’s choose stability in schools After years of volatility for parents with school-aged kids dealing with this pandemic, it is disappointing to now see our school district embroiled in lawsuits due to the school board’s newcomers’ foolishness, rather than working hard for our kids in Douglas County.

It is troubling to think that Republicans took over school districts — like Douglas County — by playing off of the worries of tired parents. What I fear now, is what happens if this type of purely partisan “leadership” is elected to more offices?

Will “Don’t say Gay” in schools become a Colorado reality? Will we move to ban curriculum and books? Will we defund our public schools? The newcomers are beholden to such extreme partisan ideologues who would pursue such tactics.

Instead, I hope we choose stability. As a father to young kids, Governor Polis understood the gravity of the problem when COVID-19 threatened to stifle the learning and development of our kids.

By trusting local leadership and making data-driven decisions, he got kids back in school and helped parents get back to work.

The importance of steady leadership cannot be understated. Governor Polis told us that he would improve the quality of early education for our kids, creating free kindergarten and preschool for all. Three years and one global pandemic later, he has done what he said he would do — rolling out his preschool plan just this week.

Next, Colorado will make historic investments into our schools, increasing funding for public schools by nearly

10%. Knowing that he does what he says he will do, I trust our governor to leave the partisanship at the door and bring consistent leadership for our schools and for our state.

Katie Barrett, Castle Rock New alliance needed Today, this morning, of March 16th, President Zelenskyy addressed our U.S. Congress. He wants the leaders of all free countries to establish a new united alliance. Because, yesterday, he publicly acknowledged that even though Ukraine had been encouraged to apply for NATO membership, he knows it will not become a reality soon enough to help his country..

He was hopeful in earlier days. I saw a news clip of him standing in the street of Kyiv filling out another application for NATO membership in the first week of the Russian invasion but he realizes now that the membership to NATO will not be accepted So, he is appealing to us and all free nations to start a new alliance. He stated that his heart for life will stop if he cannot stop the death in his country. He feels that his life is senseless if he cannot stop the death. Let us help him. Let us join a new alliance that does not prohibit the neediest members from joining forces to prevent more evil and death from aggressors. An organization that prohibits membership for the countries who desperately need it is clearly not as good as it could be.

Our freedoms depend on it. If our leadership in the U.S. executive branch is slow to respond to what is needed, then let us apply our pressure to form this new united alliance.

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LIFE shots at the signs.

Street signs can clear up confusion about what jurisdiction someone is in, but they also can reveal deeper stories about a particular area.

Here’s a look at some of the eye-catching signs across metro Denver counties and what you might not know about the history behind some of them.

Street signs carry little-known history in metro Denver counties

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The sign for Shangri La Drive in Denver, pictured on March 10, sits off Leetsdale Drive near Colorado Boulevard.

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If you’ve ever sat at a red light in rush-hour traffic in the Denver metro area, you may have wondered about the meaning behind the different logos and colors on nearby street signs.

In the City of Denver, the signs are simple enough — the logo of mountains and the sky sit above the name “Denver.” But some signs have a different logo even though they’re also in Denver.

In the southeast suburbs, drivers might think they’re in Aurora until the green signs on side streets start to look a bit different.

And in Adams County, the signs sometimes feature an American flag image to discourage people from firing gun-

Denver mansions In east Denver, there are many normalsounding street names: Elm Street. Birch Street.

Cedar Avenue.

And then, there’s Shangri La Drive.

A tiny, tucked-away road that almost forms a half loop off of Leetsdale Drive near Colorado Boulevard, Shangri La Drive was apparently named by Harry Huffman, a movie-theater and liquor-distribution magnate who had a mansion built on the hill.

The road was named to honor the impressive home, which was modeled after the Shangri-La lamasery — a monastery of lamas — featured in the popular 1930s movie “Lost Horizon.” That’s according to the book, “Denver Streets,” by local historian Phil Goodstein, as cited by Denver city staff.

And that’s not the only mansion in that area. More difficult to see from the street is the mansion known as “Cableland” on Shangri La Drive. It’s the former home of Bill Daniels, the wealthy cable-television businessman and philanthropist.

Before he died, Daniels donated Cableland to the City of Denver in 1998, partly to serve as the official Denver mayor’s residence. No mayor has ever chosen to live there, but the mansion is used for official city events and city meetings and is made available for other events, including fundraisers and other gatherings held by nonprofits and qualified charitable organizations.

Denver’s dual logos The use of Denver’s newer logo for certain street signs — the “D” logo with a building, the

sun and mountains within the D — doesn’t carry any particular meaning that’s different from the old logo, which is two red mountains outlined in white, with a blue sky and yellow sun, all above the word “Denver.”

Denver began using signs with the “D” in 2010, according to Vanessa Lacayo, a city spokesperson. The city still has some signs with the older logo on it.

“We try to be good stewards with city dollars, so we don’t replace things that don’t need to be replaced and try to honor the life cycle of the material and replace things as they fail,” Lacayo said.

Don’t mistake Adams County A large chunk of the map directly north of Denver — roughly north of 52nd Avenue — contains buildings that may have addresses that are listed as being in Denver even though they’re in unincorporated Adams County.

“Unincorporated” means an area is not within a city or town and is generally overseen by a county government.

The addresses are marked as “Denver” because the city listed with a property’s mailing address is based on zip codes that are used by post offices rather than being based on city boundaries, said Christa Bruning, Adams County spokesperson.

In those unincorporated areas north of Denver, you’ll see street signs with the A-shaped Adams County logo.

In some parts of Adams County, street signs bear images of the American flag to deter people from shooting signs with bullets.

“American flags are placed on signs in some areas as a mitigation measure where we have experienced issues with signs being shot,” the county said in a statement. “The flags have been successful as many residents seem disinclined to shoot signs displaying the American flag.”

A previous Adams County logo was established in 1985 and was the logo used on street signs until the current logo was designed and implemented in August 2009, according to the county.

A community with gates in Littleton If you drive far enough northwest in the City of Littleton, you’ll run into an area called Bow Mar South, near the small Town of Bow Mar. But Bow Mar South is a neighborhood, not a municipality, even though it has its own logo on street signs.

For example, the logo of a bird at Bell Flower Drive and Bowles Avenue denotes the area is within the Bow Mar South Homeowners Association, according to Tim Weaver, traffic analyst for Littleton.

“We used to put different items on signs when a neighborhood asked for them,” a statement from Littleton city staff said.

Decades ago, Littleton annexed land in Bow Mar South, meaning it brought it into the Littleton city boundaries.

Littleton annexed the area that is managed by the Bow Mar South homeowners’ association in 1973, according to Littleton city staff. A small part of the association area is outside of Littleton, including a few lots in the northwest part of the subdivision, Weaver said.

The area isn’t just another neighborhood.

It includes gates on Blue Sage Drive that close to block traffic.

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Construction of the traffic gates was partly funded by the City of Littleton, and the city and HOA operate the gates together, according to city staff.

Other gates that restrict or block traffic to or within neighborhoods in Littleton sit in Coventry and The Greens, according to city staff.

Some areas in Littleton have street signs that are white and include the City of Littleton logo.

Littleton first began installing the white street signs with the logo in 2015, according to staff.

The city decided to install the white street signs with the logo in an effort to help people tell which areas are in the city and which are not, Weaver said.

The new signs were also rolled out in an effort to “show our new branding,” Weaver said.

Similar to the case of Denver addresses popping up in Adams County, it can be confusing to tell what is and isn’t in Littleton because many properties’ mailing addresses in south Jefferson County are listed as being in “Littleton” even though Littleton is mostly contained within Arapahoe County.

Asked whether Jefferson County has considered putting its county logo on street signs in unincorporated areas to help clear up that confusion, the county said in a statement: “The county has the capability of putting logos on street name signs; however, there is a significant cost in terms of material and labor to this effort. Each of the cities within Jefferson County utilize logos on their street-name signs, helping a traveler to know when they are within a municipality within the county or within an unincorporated area within the county.”

Arapahoe County distinguishes land It can also be difficult to tell when you’re in Centennial and when you aren’t. Centennial’s boundaries twist and weave throughout much of the city to create a complex map.

Parts of east Centennial are sandwiched between parts of Aurora, and some portions of unincorporated Arapahoe County sit in that area too.

Some streets that sit outside of city boundaries have been getting marked with the county’s logo, generally in recent years, said Luc Hatlestad, county spokesperson.

“There may have been logos on signs here and there prior to 2012, but putting logos on street signs wasn’t county procedure until around 2012,” Hatlestad said.

‘Identity’ in Englewood Englewood updated its official city logo in recent years from the green circular symbol to the new symbol with leaves — a change that led to some street signs in the city having the new logo and some still having the old one.

“The current logo was adopted in late 2015 following input from

A crowd gathered at night at the mansion known as “Cableland” on Shangri La Drive in Denver. The building is the former home of COURTESY OF DANIEL BECK VIA CABLELAND WEBSITE Bill Daniels, the wealthy cable-television businessman and philanthropist.

the 2014 citizens survey and from citizen input received through the Englewood Forward process,” said Christopher Harguth, city spokesperson.

Englewood Forward is the city’s 2016 comprehensive plan. In general, a comprehensive plan can affect a city’s priorities for housing, parks and open space, and transportation.

“Results indicated many residents were looking for an updated community identity,” Harguth said.

Updating the city logo on overhead street signs, such as those on traffic signals, will be complete in 2022, and the updating of all the ground-mounted streets signs was completed in 2021, according to Harguth.

One of the notable areas with street signs that don’t bear a local government’s logo is the Arapahoe Acres neighborhood in Englewood, which has wooden street signs that are unique to that neighborhood.

A small exception in Centennial Drivers in the east Centennial area may notice another area that could add to confusion about boundaries — the Greenfield neighborhood along Smoky Hill Road.

The neighborhood has its own logo on street signs even within Centennial’s city boundaries.

The signs are connected to the local metro district, according to Anna Bunce, Centennial traffic engineer.

“The original street signs installed with the construction of this neighborhood (or) metro district, which included the kites (logo), predate the city’s incorporation. Our best guess is that the signage was installed around 1996 (to) 1998,” Bunce said.

Centennial was legally estab-

lished as a city, or “incorporated,” in 2001.

In general the city of Centennial started installing Centennial-logo street signs that are blue rather than green in 2013, according to Bunce.

When asked why the city made that change, Bunce said, “This predates existing (city) staff, but our best guess is related to more effective branding and differentiation for Centennial. With the nature of Centennial’s boundaries, this is an effective way to communicate and reinforce where someone may be in terms of jurisdiction.”

Douglas County adds logo Douglas County had no logo on street-name signs prior to an inhouse competition for a new Douglas County logo that occurred in the early to mid-1990s, according to Wendy Holmes, county spokesperson. The winning logo was the early “DC” and “ribbons” design seen in the county’s logo today.

“We place logos on most of the street-name signs in unincorporated streets and roads maintained

by Douglas County,” Holmes said.

“Logos on street-name signs are also useful as they indicate ownership of the roads for law enforcement personnel and road maintenance crews throughout the metro area and Douglas County.”

Different in Weld Weld County doesn’t typically put a logo on road-number signs in unincorporated Weld County, according to Jennifer Finch, spokesperson for the county.

“However, some of the signs — older signs — are a particular shape and will say ‘WCR’” and a number, Finch said. “There are county logos, specific to the project, found on some Highway 85 signs — also called the Centen-

A sign near traffic signals, pictured March 14, says “Blue Sage closed when flashing.” The Bow Mar South area includes gates that close in order to block PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD traffic.

nial Highway in Weld County — and there are signs with the Weld County Road 49 logo along that road as well to commemorate that special project.”

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A week of top-notch musical options

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don’t know how it happened, whether it’s just the result of musicians making up for about two years of missed touring, good karma returning or just how it crumbles, cookie-wise, but Denver and the surrounding areas are spoiled with a bevy of fantastic concert options. So many that I’m devoting my entire column to five of the best bets for an evening out.

Any live music fan will tell you that there’s nothing like a good homecoming show. The atmosphere is always a bit more electric when the audience recognizes the performers as their people.

It’s been six years since the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) played the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., but that time afield ends at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 with Back by Popular Demand: The CJRO Returns.

“We got our start at the Lone Tree Arts Center and were there for about two-and-a-half years,” said Art Bouton, the bandleader who founded the orchestra in 2012.

“In that time, we’ve turned from a one-person shop to an organization that has a payroll that can pay the best professional musicians to perform.”

The reintroduction show will feature classic big band numbers like “Take the `A’ Train,” “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “Moanin,” and “More Today Than Yesterday,” as well as some new arrangements featuring the work

of artistic and music director Drew Zaremba. Vocalist Marion Powers will be featured in the concert, which Bouton said will show how much the orchestra’s skill has grown.

“It means a tremendous amount Clarke Reader to come back to Lone Tree, especially because on the jazz side, we’re the professional equivalent of the Colorado Symphony,” he said. “If you’re a lover of classic big band or jazz of any time, you’ll really be pleased with this concert.”

Tickets can be purchased by calling 720-509-1000 or by visiting www.coloradojazz.org/concerts or call the LTAC box office at 720-5091000.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

John Mayer at the Ball Arena John Mayer is one of those artists we just take for granted these days, which he seems to enjoy.

He’s embraced all his influences and interests, channeling them into the simultaneously sincere and winking 2021 album, “Sob Rock.” But don’t let all that make you forget he’s also a scorchingly good guitarist, who weaves blues, folk and pop into his work.

After several years touring with Dead & Company (and some COVID-related delays), Mayer is

back hitting the road in support of his solo work and stops by the Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver, at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 27.

Get your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

Tyler, The Creator and Vince Staples at Ball Arena Over the last 15 years or so, Tyler the Creator and Vince Staples have been making some of the most adventurous, forwardlooking rap in the genre, and in 2021, both shared top-notch albums.

Tyler’s “Call Me If You Get Lost” is one of his best and most beautiful records yet and Staples’ selftitled latest effort showcases his lyrical power while using beats both skeletal and haunting.

People looking for an example of hip-hop mainstays who are still evolving and getting better as a result, shouldn’t miss Tyler, Staples, Kali Uchis and Teezo Touchdown at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver.

For information and tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Nation of Language at the Bluebird Theater New York’s Nation of Language are one of the best modern purveyors of the kind of new wave music that made some of the best music of the 1980s. But there’s nothing derivative about

their music and the way they use synths is both propulsive and groovy.

On both of their two albums - including last year’s stellar “A Way Forward” - the group has produced collections of songs that are so good they both sound like greatest hits records. They’re stopping by the Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, which is the perfect venue for their tunes. Get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

Beach House at the Mission Ballroom I’m not sure when the exact point is that a band turns into a hall-of-fame band, but with nearly 10 albums in about 15 years, Baltimore’s Beach House work like they’re racing to build one of the best discographies in indie rock.

The duo - Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally - have consistently explored the fuzzy, reverb-drenched reaches of their sound and, in the process, created some startingly lovely music.

In February the band released “Once Twice Melody,” one of their most luminous albums yet.

You can catch them at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at the Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. in Denver.

Secure tickets at www.axs.com.

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

Young dancers present ‘Cinderella’

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Rich and more, as well as original arrangements by CJRO composers and other artists. LTAC is at 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets start at $38 and can be purchased at coloradojazz.org/concerts or by calling the box office at 720-5091000.

orty-four ballet students from Littleton schools performed in Littleton Youth Ballet’s performance of “Cinderella” at the Lone Tree SONYA’S Arts Center on March 19 and 20.

SAMPLER Included was ballerina Alana Linley, now freshman at Metropolitan State, who postponed her graduation from Littleton Youth Ballet so she could perform in “Cinderella.” Students are Sonya Ellingboe happily returned to weekly dance classes, including freshmen from Littleton, Heritage and Arapahoe High School.

Jazz orchestra The Lone Tree Arts Center will host an evening of big band jazz by the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra on March 26 at 7:30 p.m., which will return after several years of performances throughout the metro area. Fans can expect to hear standards such as “Take the A Train,” “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “Moanin,’” as well as some new arrangements. Jazz vocalist Marion Powers will be featured, as well as solo instrumentalists. The band was founded in 2012

by Art Bouton and has attracted fine musicians from throughout

Abstract artist’s workshop Heritage Fine Arts Guild presents Littleton abstract artist Krista Falkenstein, who has focused on abstract painting for over 40 years.

The workshop will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., from 9 a.m. to noon on April 16. (Students are asked to arrive 15 minutes early for set-up.) There is parking on the north side of the church.

Cost is $30 for Heritage Fine Arts Guild members and $35 for nonmembers. Membership costs $40 per year and new members are welcomed. See heritage-guild.com/ membership for registration forms and list of materials.

Dancers portraying the fairy godmother and Cinderella performed with Littleton Youth COURTESY PHOTO Ballet in three recent shows at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

Colorado, with many, like Bouton, engaged in academic careers as well as being performers. There have been a number of well-known guest musicians who have been

featured with the band as well, as the band performed arrangements and pieces by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billie Holliday, Stan Kenton, Miles Davis, Buddy

Arvada Center The musical “Kinky Boots” will open at the Arvada Center’s Main Stage Theatre on March 25, playing until April 24. arvadacenter. org, 720-898-7200. Plays Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday matinees at 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Also in Arvada Center’s Black Box SEE SAMPLER, P18

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March 24, 2022

Museum gallery closes as mission changes Museum of Outdoor Arts leaves Englewood space, says it is shifting focus

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Museum of Outdoor Arts, which has operated an indoor exhibit and programming space in Englewood’s Civic Center since 2000, as well as an exhibit of outdoor sculptural artworks, has announced a renewed focus on its outdoor spaces and discontinued operation of the indoor space in Englewood.

In a news release from the city of Englewood, MOA stated that it “has submitted a proposal for the outdoor collection to remain on display in Englewood.”

There are about 40 artworks on public display within the downtown Englewood area, many near the light rail station and Civic Center — stated to be about half of the MOA’s outdoor collection.

The remainder of the collection is primarily located in Marjorie Park and around the Greenwood Plaza business area. The new MOA headquarters address is 6331 Fiddler’s Green Circle, close to MOA’s primary asset, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.

Marjorie Park, which was recently renovated by MOA, re-

Artwork seen on the Museum of Outdoor Arts’ Walking Tour on April 22 in Englewood.

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opened in 2021 and will be an outdoor museum and events venue, where more than 40 artworks are featured. It is named for the late Marjorie Madden, who cofounded the MOA in 1981 with her husband, commercial real estate developer John W. Madden Jr., and their daughter, Cynthia Mad-

den Leitner, More than 150 pieces are included in the MOA collection, 85 of them installed outdoors.

The MOA has provided a number of indoor exhibits and programs, including its Design and Build, which provides opportunities for young artists to

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Repertory Theatre in repertory: “The Liar,” “Animal Farm,” and “Stick Fly” through May. Call for artists The Depot Art Gallery in downtown Littleton will host the annual “All Colorado” exhibit from July 19 to August 27, with entries to CaFE — callforentry.org. Size limited to no more than 30 inches in height and width. The call will close when 150 submissions have been received or May 15 — whichever comes first. All artwork must be for sale and created by Colorado artists within the last three years.

The Depot Art Gallery will retain 30% commission on sales. Entries cannot have been accepted in previous All Colorado shows. The entry fee is $35 for up to three images. Notice of invited and not-invited entries will be sent by email

by June 17. Up to three images accepted. Juror is Doug Dawson.

Boulder Dinner Theatre Boulder Dinner Theatre presents “The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes” through April 23 — a tale of an ordinary guy who is dropped into a musical. Music by Producing. Artistic director is Seamus McDonnough, who delivers bands, cats, opera singers and Declaration-signing rappers. Call 303-4496000 or visit bdtstage.com. Music

by Michael Kooman and lyrics by Christopher Dimond. There is a

work with arts professionals and in keeping with the objective of “Making Art a Part of Everyday Life.”

Indoor exhibits have featured local and national professional artists whose work is contemporary, as well as annual exhibits

by Design and Build students in earlier years.

There have been more than 200 indoor art exhibits and installations, multimedia performances, as well as hundreds of youth art classes in the Englewood facility, as well as artst-in-residence arrangements.

It has also provided studio space and exhibit attention for prominent area arts professionals.

Funding for collaborative exhibits and programs came from Colorado Creative Industries, National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Englewood and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra is quoted as “excited at the possibility of a continued relationship with the MOA through the display of their publicly accessible artwork and art outreach support and community placemaking projects.”

We will watch for notice of mission-related changes as this unique organization enters a new phase in its remarkable existence. related Cabaret Concert Series as well. Glad to hear that BDT is alive and well.

CORE “Friends Like These” will be exhibited at CORE New Art Space, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood with an opening April 1 from 5 to 10 p.m. CORE members have invited an artist friend to exhibit with them through April 17. Hours: Friday: 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. This gallery will be moving to 6501, Studio C in a couple months — stay tuned.

(Also in that neighborhood/shopping Center-Casa Bonita. (Am told there will be seven galleries involved there in an older building.) coreartspace.com.

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company will be presented by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus in two places: Dancers will perform with the chorus in “Motown and More.”

March 27: St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch; April 1-2: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver. DGMC.org or 303-325-3959.

History Adventures History Adventures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Littleton Museum, 3028 S. Gallup St., Littleton (12 per session) — June 14: Discovering Nature (7-11); June 28: Life on the Farm (ages 8-12); July 12: Art and History (7-11); July 26: Military Day (9-12); Aug. 9: Cow Camp (8-12). littletongov.org/city-services/citydepartments/museum.

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Colorado has recovered 98% of jobs lost in pandemic Unemployment rate drops to 4.1%

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s economic recovery is going better than expected state labor officials said Monday, reporting that 98% of jobs lost when COVID struck have returned.

However, January’s 4.1% unemployment rate, the lowest since the pandemic began, is still higher than the 2.8% in February 2020, the month before the first COVID-19 cases in Colorado were confirmed.

“That was historically low. That was after the end of a very long economic expansion,” Ryan Gedney, senior labor economist at the state Department of Labor and Employment, said during a news conference on Monday. “As long as these trends hold … I could see the state reaching that 3% level in one or two years for sure.”

His confidence is based on how many Coloradans are now part of the state’s labor force, which is larger than ever with more people employed or looking for work. The state’s labor force participation rate was 68.5% in January, or one-tenth of a percentage point higher than in February 2020.

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over 180,000 individuals to the labor force,” Gedney said. “On an annual basis, Colorado’s labor force participation rate increased from 67.4% in 2020 to 68.2% in 2021. That ranked as the fourth highest in the U.S. last year.”

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the pandemic.

Byers is among economists keeping an eye on rising inflation and its impact on small businesses and consumer spending habits.

“One other thing that we are kind of concerned about, though, is the house prices have just gotten exorbitant,” he said. “The question would be, is it just going to end up being a disadvantage to Colorado employers being able to lure people here and bring them in from out of state? That’s an area that is of concern as well.”

But Colorado’s pandemic economy hasn’t fully recovered yet, said Kathy A. White, executive director of Colorado Fiscal Institute, an organization that also focuses on fiscal policy.

“Colorado has recovered all but 5,500 jobs lost during the pandemic, but it needs another 38,100 jobs in order to keep up with the 1.4% growth in population that the state has experienced in the 23 months since the recession began,” White said in an email.

“Also, the fastest job recovery happened in industries with high income earners and lagged in industries with lower pay. poor quality jobs,” she added. “Those industries tend to have a higher percentage of women and people of color, who again, entered the pandemic with higher rates of unemployment and lower earnings. In short, the recovery has been uneven, despite these broad indicators, and so policymakers should be targeting resources and aid to the people who need it the most.”

There’s also uneven recovery in certain parts of the state. Strong job growth in Grand Junction and Colorado Springs amounted to job recovery rates of 124% and 113%, respectively. But the Greeley region has recovered just 44% of the jobs lost in the early pandemic.

That’s due to Greeley’s high concentration of oil and gas, an industry that hasn’t recovered as fast as the leisure and hospitality industry or the professional and business services field, Gedney said. But Greeley’s a small part of the state. It lost roughly 11,700 jobs at the start of the pandemic and has regained 5,100. The Denver area lost 199,600 and has recovered 196,100.

“The state’s recovery rate is going to trend pretty closely with Denver’s, as that (region) represents over half of the state’s employment,” Gedney said.

He added, “There’s still some room in the unemployment rate, but I think the unemployment rate is going to drop relatively quickly in 2022 as there’s still a huge demand for labor and for filling jobs.”

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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March 24, 2022

Mount Evans may be renamed Proposal on table to call it ‘Mount Blue Sky’

BY PAOLO ZIALCITA COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

The years-long push to rename Mount Evans may be nearing its conclusion, as Clear Creek County commissioners have recommended a new name to submit for state and federal review.

Advocates have denounced the mountain’s current name as a reminder of the murder and displacement of Native American tribes in Colorado under territorial governor John Evans, who oversaw the Sand Creek Massacre. In 2020, as Black Lives Matters protests helped fuel a renewed attention on racist symbols within the state, Gov. Jared Polis formed an advisory board that would review and recommend changes to geographic landmarks.

Mount Evans was one of the names members of the board identified as having a problematic history.

The new name for the famous 14er would be Mount Blue Sky, if approved by higher authorities.

The proposed name comes from the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.

“We propose to rename Mount Evans as Mount Blue Sky as it signifies the Arapaho, [who were known as] the Blue Sky People, and the Cheyenne, who have an annual

Mount Evans, seen here from Fire Tower Trail along Highway 103 in December 2020, is the subject of several renaming petitions.

ceremony of renewal of life called Blue Sky,” a group of Indigenous people said in their proposal.

Clear Creek County officials have been soliciting feedback from the community for the last several weeks and weighed several options before agreeing on Mount Blue Sky. “Blue Sky is a name that can contribute to the healing and be a unifying name for all of the stakeholders,” Commissioner George Marlin said at a meeting March 16.

The name proposal has to survive

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If Polis approves, the United State Board of Geographic Names will then make a final decision. While these parties will keep the county’s recommendation in mind, it will also consider four other names for the mountain.

Several geographic landmarks have already been renamed since

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A mountain goat peeks around the corner of the restroom building at the Mount Evans summit in 2020 when the highway to the top opened for the season. A renaming proposal for the mountain is seeing support for calling it “Mount Blue Sky.” PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

the state board was formed two years ago, and more continue to be reviewed. Earlier this year, the Department of the Interior proposed new names for 28 Colorado landmarks with an Indigenous slur in their names.

This story is from Colorado Public Radio, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support CPR News, visit cpr.org.

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New app aims to help Colorado teens make friends off their phones The Nod app was piloted across eight school districts

BY ERICA BREUNLIN THE COLORADO SUN

Barely out of bed and still waiting for the fog of sleep to lift, Ameera Sierra used to start her mornings staring at an endless stream of selfies, tweets and Snapchat stories. It was almost a ritual for the 17-year-old: Roll over, turn off the alarm, grab the phone and begin scrolling, the glow from her screen the first light of her day.

And it came with a pang of loneliness, particularly as she saw effortlessly happy lives portrayed on social media.

“Sometimes when I see that and I’m not living that particular life, it makes me feel like I’m doing something wrong or that I’m more alone,” she said. Now Ameera, a senior at Mountain Range High School in Westminster, is carving out a new relationship with her smartphone, thanks to a new app aimed at providing Colorado teens with a sense of connection and support, free of the noise of Facebook, The Nod app, in the Apple and GooglePlay Twitter and TikTok. app stores, is designed to help teens naviFor the past few weeks, the teen gate real life social situations. COURTESY PHOTO has has turned to a new smartphone app designed to help Colochologist at Mountain Range High rado teenagers relearn how to talk School. to their peers, form meaningful Common social skills aren’t so friendships and navigate lingering common anymore feelings of loneliness amid a twoThe app was originally developed year pandemic. for college students by Grit Digital Health, a Denver-based technology The Nod app, which is being introduced this semester at Mountain firm focused on mental health, and the nonprofit Hopelab of San FranRange and schools in seven other cisco, which serves as an incubator districts, gives teens a way to track for projects that address the mental their sense of well-being, hone health of youth and young adults. strategies to improve their mood It was adapted for use by high when stressed or discouraged and rebuild social skills like giving oth- school students with the help of the nonprofit Colorado Education ers compliments or having deeper Initiative, and rolled out to particiconversations. pating school districts through a “Students feel a lot less confident $490,000 grant from The Upswing in their skills because they haven’t Fund for Adolescent Mental practiced them as much or they’ve Health, which supports organizabeen so comfortable engaging in tions addressing student mental online learning or chatting with health. people over digital platforms,” said Social skills that Stansbury said Stacy Stansbury, a school psy-

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were “common knowledge” when she was in high school — such as striking up a conversation to recommend something to a classmate or following up on something a peer said the day before — are “not so common anymore.”

Even as teens can connect to one another instantly through their phones or social media platforms, they belong to “the loneliest living generation,” said Nathaan Demers, vice president of clinical programs and strategic partnerships and a clinical psychologist at Grit Digital Health.

He characterizes loneliness as “the gap between the relationships that I have and those which I desire.”

Loneliness among young people stems partly from a decrease in face-to-face interactions as technology has changed how people communicate — everything from the way friends stay in touch to the way people find out what time a movie is playing. Social media often doesn’t help. When a person simply scrolls through social media liking posts and leaving comments, they’re not truly fulfilling their need for connection, Demers said.

Instead, they’re “social snacking,” meaning they’re feeling a sense of connection in the moment but one that quickly evaporates.

And loneliness among teens has grown exponentially during the pandemic. That places young people at a higher risk for other struggles, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, suicide and dropping out of school, Demers said.

The app encourages users to branch out and practice skills pertaining to five different focus areas — forming deep relationships, expanding social circles, connecting over shared interests, feeling more confident and exploring opportunities after graduation. For instance, for students looking to broaden their social circle, the app might direct them to smile at five people in a day or sit next to someone they don’t know in the cafeteria and start a conversation.

Confronting overwhelming feelings instead of escaping them Grit Digital Health and Hopelab discovered how much high school students could benefit from the Nod app after they opened it up to anyone during the pandemic and ended up attracting many high schoolers, Demers said.

Colorado Education Initiative helped recruit schools to take part in a pilot project. Their students’ feedback helped shape the app’s development, said Marcus Bratton, the nonprofit’s director of implementation and partnership.

The organization will again check in with users at the end of the semester and consider whether to make any other tweaks.

As students continue exploring the app, the hope is that it will help them develop skills to manage their emotions before significant depression, substance abuse, truancy or other challenges interfere with their lives, Bratton said.

“I hope that it inspires human

connection for our young people,” he said, particularly as teens often struggle to feel understood, recognize they’re not the only ones facing loneliness and hesitate to exert themselves for fear of being rejected.

Stansbury introduced the app to Mountain Range High School students toward the end of last month and said she’s found comfort in being able to equip students with a tool that offers them the same kind of guidance she or a school social worker would.

“I think you can see the increase in anxiety and depression and suicidal ideation that’s happening everywhere,” she said, “and sometimes it feels like you don’t have anything to recommend, and now it feels like we do have something they could actually use … that will teach them ideas and strategies of how to reach their personal and social goals while building their confidence and social connections.”

Senior Jarett Benedict has been using the app here and there to start his day with a focus on his mood, putting a name to his feelings and considering ways to improve them if necessary. For instance, when he said he’s between “stressed and unhappy,” the app will nudge him to think about “the small positives” that occur throughout the day or try to shift his perspective.

The app has helped Benedict, 18, develop more self-awareness and has improved his mental health and sense of confidence.

“I was stressing on my grades so much that it felt like that was really the only thing I could focus on all year long,” Benedict said.

Ameera has also turned to the Nod app to start her mornings with a better grasp of her emotions, instead of visiting Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat, which she said at times had created a “negative bubble in the beginning of my day surrounding how I looked in the morning.”

The pandemic transformed her from “an extremely extroverted person” to “an introverted overthinker” bombarded by news and social media posts about COVID’s grip on the globe, she said.

“Every morning just seeing negative things in any form of timelines that I was on was definitely a lot to deal with,” Ameera said.

She now uses the app to reflect on her behavior and try to shift her mood and mindset, taking five minutes to pause, listen and reflect so that she can be more cognizant of her actions throughout each day.

“It helps allow me to better understand my emotions and better grow as a person,” she said. “I can just be the best version of myself automatically right off the bat every morning.”

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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Winter sports players of the year named Colorado Community Media honors athletes in five categories

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Teams and indivduals from south metro schools did well during the recently concluded Colorado High School Athletic Association’s 2021-22 winter sports season.

Heritage won the Class 4A girls swimming championship and Cherry Creek captured the 5A state title. ThunderRidge won the boys state basketball crown.

There were several other teams that came close.

Valor Christian was the state runner-up in both ice hockey and girls basketball. Ponderosa came in second in the boys state wrestling tournament.

Several individuals excelled during the season, and here are the Colorado Community Media’s winter sports Players of the Year.

Noah Fekete, Valor Christian.

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Mary Macaulay, Heritage.

Hockey Junior center Noah Fekete of Valor Christian averaged 1.3 points a game during the season and finished with 16 goals, 13 assists for 29 points.

Fekete was the team captain in hockey. He also plays lacrosse and was on the Eagles tennis team as a sophomore.

Boys wrestling Ponderosa senior Murphy Menke compiled a 34-6 record during the season and one of his wins was in the 160-pound state championship match.

Menke, who has committed to wrestle at Bucknell, was a state placer all four years of his high school career.

Murphy Menke, Ponderosa.

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Girls swimming Mary Macaulay, a junior at Heritage, earned the top honor as Swimmer of the Year as she shined late in the season.

She won state titles in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke and also swam a leg on the state champion 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams.

Boys basketball Chaparral’s 5-11 senior Luke Williams showed his value in the playoffs and was named Player of the Year as he edged out Zach Keller of ThunderRidge.

In four state playoff contests, he averaged 23.7 points and made seven of eight three-point attempts.

He also pulled down 28 rebounds and had 11 assists.

For the season, Williams was a gifted scorer averaging 16.7 points a game. He also filled up the stat sheet by pulling down 5.9 rebounds, dishing out 3.7 assists per game and averaging 1.7 steals.

Valor Christian senior center Raegan Beers, 42, forces Mountain Vistas Grace Roscoe, 42, to take a jump shot in the second round 5A girls playoff game on Feb. 25.

Beers had 16 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots as the top-seeded Eagles rolled to a 61-15 victory.

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Girls basketball Raegan Beers, a 6-foot-3 senior at Valor Christian, was a dominant player. She averaged 19.6 points and 13 rebounds a game to earn Player of the Year honors.

Beers will be playing at Oregon State next season and wrapped up her high school career by averaging 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds in four state playoff games.

Basketball player of the year Luke Williams, Chaparral.

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March 24, 2022

Creek takes team title in Dick Rush meet Boys swimming team tallies 592.5 points at Thornton aquatic center

and we did,” Loftis explained. “We challenged are guys and we had a great final session. We came together as a team and found some weaknesses that we can address.”

Senior Cade Martin paced the Bruins by winning the 100 backstroke in 51.76 and placing third in the 100 butterfly.

He also swam a leg on the 200 medley relay team that was a runner-up.

Creek’s Thomas Sutherland, another senior, was second in the 200 freestyle and was on the 200 freestyle relay team that came in third.

Freshman Trevor Boodt added to the Bruins’ point total with a second-place finish in the 100 breaststroke.

Other individual winners from south metro schools included Ponderosa’s Tanner Braunton, who racked up 571.10 points to win the diving by edging out Collier Dyer of Arapahoe.

Luke Dinges of Regis won the 100 butterfly and swam a leg on the Raiders winning 200 medley relay four-

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek boys swimming coach Chris Loftis was not happy with his team during the morning preliminaries of the Dick Rush Memorial Coaches Invitational meet on March 19 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton.

His team changed the mind of their coach in the meet finals and Creek won the team title in the season’s first big boys meet with 592.5 points.

Regis Jesuit was second with 539 points. Arapahoe finished fifth with 194 points. Heritage was eighth, Highlands Ranch ninth, Ponderosa 11th and

Cherry Creek senior Thomas Sutherland was second in the 200 freestyle and helped the Bruins win the Dick Rush Memorial Coaches Swim-Dive Invitational on March 19 at the VMAC in Thornton.

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Douglas County 18th.

“We had an average performance in the prelims that we needed to address

some. Teammate Gio Aguirre captured the 100 freestyle and was on the winning 400 freestyle relay team.

Arapahoe’s senior captain Luke Brill was the winner of the Hoyt Brawner award based on academics, citizenship and athletic achievement.

Cherry Creek is the defending state champion team, which makes the Bruins a target for other swimming teams.

“That is definitely a perspective for us this year and an attitude we try to share as a program,” said Loftis.

“Anything counts and we can’t be complacent.

“Our youth today shined. We have a lot of freshmen, sophomores and underclassmen and they’re brand new.

And because of COVID, we’ve never experienced anything like this meet and they are stepping up which is good. This meet kicks off a good season of dual meets into a fun invitational season and then the championship season.”

CHSAA tabs new boss Krueger becomes the association’s 10th commissioner STAFF REPORT

AURORA -- The Colorado High School Activities Association’s board of directors chose its new leader March 7.

He is Mike Krueger, who will become the association’s 10th commissioner. He replaces Rhonda BlanfordGreen who is set to step down at the end of this school year.

“Educationally-based, co-curricular activities and athletics serve a greater purpose, and it is the caring, dedicated and passionate people that make up our CHSAA staff and our membership that drive our incredible mission to provide opportunities for participation,” Krueger told CHSAANow.com.

“It is a privilege to serve and work alongside each and every one of these gifted leaders. We have an incredible platform through athletics and activities to really have a profound and positive impact on the lives of our students.”

Mike Krueger, CHSAA’s new commissioner.

COURTESY OF COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

Krueger’s present job is as senior director of education for USA Football.

CHSAA officials called it “one of the largest national governing bodies of sport associated with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.”

Krueger has been a teacher and counselor at Palisade High School from 1995-2006. After that, he was the director of district athletics and activities at Palisade and with the Aurora Public Schools. He moved to USA football in 2014, first as director of coaching and then as senior director

district were key considerations. That experience, coupled with Mike’s work with USA Football and his passion for educationally-based athletics in the state of Colorado are true assets to the association.”

Blanford-Green has been the commissioner the past five years. She was the first African-American female commissioner of a state association.

She is the president of the board of directors at USA Cheer.

“I know I have some big shoes to fill, and I will work tirelessly to continue the great work that my friend and colleague Rhonda Blanford-Green has established here,” Krueger told

of education.

Krueger was a trustee in the Town of Palisade and was mayor pro-tem.

As he was doing those jobs, he was a voting member of CHSAA’s legislative council, chairman of the CHSAA football committee, a member of the sports medicine advisory and softball committees and was president of the Western Slope League.

“Michael brings an exceptional amount of experience, knowledge and leadership to our association,” CHSAA Board President Luke DeWolfe told CHSAANow.com. “His unique background as a Colorado educator, counselor, coach, rural small-school athletic director and district athletic director in a large, urban school

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Cars on Interstate 70 through Idaho Springs on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. A sign shows the PHOTO BY JESSE PAUL / COLORADO SUN eastbound express lane as closed.

State to begin citing drivers who illegally use I-70 mountain express toll lanes BYJESSEPAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Motorists who drive in the Interstate 70 mountain express toll lanes in Clear Creek County when they are closed and supposed to be serving as the emergency shoulder will face a $250 fine starting in August.

Gov. Jared Polis on March 15 signed House Bill 1074 into law letting the Colorado Department of Transportation use the license plate cameras used to collect tolls when the I-70 mountain express lanes are open to also ticket motorists driving in the lane when it is closed.

There are now express toll lanes across Colorado, but unlike the others, the ones on I-70 through Clear Creek County cannot be open all of the time.

That’s because the mountain express lanes are narrower than a traditional interstate lane. The 13-mile lane from Empire to Idaho Springs opened in 2015 and a westbound express toll lane opened along the same stretch last year.

In 2020, nearly 50,000 motorists drove in the eastbound I-70 express toll lane when it was closed, according to state data.

The cameras will also be used to ticket drivers in the toll lanes towing trailers or who are behind the wheel of a tractor trailer. Both types of vehicles are prohibited from traveling in the narrow express lanes.

Offenders will be mailed a ticket just

as they are when they are caught running a red-light camera in downtown Denver.

Authorities have been unable to enforce the toll lanes’ closure because the lanes are too narrow to allow an officer to wait and catch scofflaws.

The express lanes are narrower because CDOT opted to use the existing width of the roadway to create toll lanes instead of widening the interstate, which would have been more costly and had more environmental impacts.

Because the lanes are so narrow, Colorado had to make a deal with federal regulators limiting the amount of time they can be open each year. The eastbound express lane can be open a maximum of 100 days a year for no more than 1,168 hours annually. The westbound express lane can be open for no more than 125 days a year and no more than 965 hours annually.

CDOT opens the lanes during peak traffic periods, and the toll changes based on demand.

CDOT says the eastbound express lane has been a success at reducing drive times on the busy stretch, but people illegally traveling in it, officials say, poses a big risk of a serious crash.

House Bill 1074 was sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Judy Amabile, of Boulder, and Republican state Sen. Dennis Hisey, of El Paso County.

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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Ron Miles, beloved fixture of Denver jazz scene, dead at 58

Miles was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1963. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to Denver. It was around that time Miles started playing the trumpet. He went on to attend Denver’s East High School — where he played jazz with future movie star Don Cheadle — and studied music at the University of Denver.

According to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, pianist Ron Jolly, who taught jazz improvisation at DU, encouraged Miles to pursue a full-time career in music. Jolly said Miles was “the most talented student” in his classes.

An educator himself, Miles relished

the opportunity to work with the next generation of musicians, once saying “through teaching, I feel I just get to keep learning, which is really what I want to do every day [...] Each student is so different. I really want them to realize that in school — particularly in music — that it’s very important that they get outside of these walls, that they see if their art resonates in the community. It has to.”

Miles’ music certainly did. In 2017, he was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame alongside his fellow East High graduate and frequent collaborator Bill Frisell.

“Recognized as one of the finest melodists of his era with a gift for improvisation, Miles has lent his distinctive style to the work of a diverse list of musicians, including composer Mercer Ellington, fellow Coloradan and saxophonist Fred Hess, saxophonist and arranger Redman, and legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker,” the Colorado Music Hall of Fame wrote after Miles’ induction.

Speaking at his induction ceremony, KUVO Jazz’s general manager Carlos Lando said Miles was the “kind of musician, after you get home, put your head on the pillow, you can still hear that crystal clear tone. So beautiful.”

Miles himself said his recognition

from the hall of fame was mind-boggling. “Music has been something that allows me to, every day, have a sense of renewal,” Miles said at the time. “And a sense of dedication and a sense of something to strive for.”

Miles released albums in five different decades, beginning with Distant for Safety in 1987. Writing about Miles’ final record, 2020’s Rainbow Sign, National Public Radio jazz critic Kevin Whitehead said the music was like “something heard in a dream.”

In 2020, Miles performed during the virtual Five Points Jazz Festival hosted

by Rocky Mountain Public Media. You can watch his full performance below.

Thomas Burns, the president of Capri Records — for which Miles recorded two albums, Witness and Ron Miles Trio — told Rocky Mountain Public Media he was in a “state of shock” after learning of Miles’ death.

“Beyond the music and everything,” Burns said, “Ron was the kindest, sweetest human being I think I’ve ever known.”

athletics is second-to-none, and I, along with our membership, can honor her work by demonstrating that same level of passion and dedication.”

The field of finalists also included CHSAA assistant commissioner

Beth Brookens and District 11 (Colorado Springs) athletic director Chris Noll.

“Honestly, when I just sit and think about the opportunity to work alongside this talented CHSAA staff and to serve next to our membership,

who are easily the most dedicated, hard-working and caring people you will find anywhere on the planet, well, I just feel very blessed and humbled, and I can’t wait to get to work,” Krueger told CHSAANow.com.

Krueger takes over July 1.

BY KYLE COOKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Ron Miles, a jazz trumpeter and legend of the Denver music scene, passed away March 8. He was 58 years old.

Miles died from polycythemia vera, a rare blood disorder.

Following the news of his death, tributes to Miles, whose discography includes a dozen albums, flooded social media. Many people recalled taking his classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he taught for more than 30 years.

“Very sad news to hear about the passing of one of my former teachers and great and brilliant trumpeter Ron Miles,” wrote Kenneth Brown, a jazz musician based in Tennessee. “I learned a lot playing in his big band at metro state university. R.I.P. Ron Miles.”

City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies, another student of Miles’, described him as a “really cool guy, great teacher, incredible musician.”

Brooklyn-based musician and educator Eric Dalio said for him, Miles redefined what music could be. “He was so generous with his time and talent on so many occasions when I was starting out,” Dalio tweeted. “Always had a smile and incredible music to share.”

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CHSAANow.com. “Her commitment and passion for educationally-based

Beloved instructor and Denver jazz legend Ron Miles passed away March 8.

PHOTO BY ELLIOTT ROSS

This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories 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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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0001 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/12/2022 2:09:00 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: PERRY D. THOMAS AND PAULA D. THOMAS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR RYLAND MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 9/4/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003132993 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $322,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $409,830.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 25A, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING 122-R, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10830 Hickory Ridge Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 3/10/2022 Last Publication: 4/7/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009280918 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0001 First Publication: 3/10/2022 Last Publication: 4/7/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0046 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/28/2021 1:11:00 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: CORY H HATCH AND LORI A HATCH Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/13/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 4/24/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007032602 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $321,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $262,500.21 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 11, HIGHLANDS RANCH NO. 75-C COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9235 Ashburn Court, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 2/24/2022 Last Publication: 3/24/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/28/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 21-025990 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0046 First Publication: 2/24/2022 Last Publication: 3/24/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0005 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/27/2022 12:26:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Lisa Dewberry and Richard Dewberry Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Cardinal Financial Company L.P., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/6/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 5/13/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015030782 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $290,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $265,379.00

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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 85, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO, 113A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 101 Sylvestor Pl, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/1/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11132 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0005 First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0002 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/27/2022 12:00:00 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: STEPHEN C. LEBLANC AND LAURAL A. LEBLANC Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-S3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/9/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 4/22/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004040505 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $960,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $654,052.99 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15, STERLING TREE FARM, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4292 Palmer Ridge Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND 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, May 18, 2022, at

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

First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/1/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-22-897858-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0004 First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008848731 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2022-0002 First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 2 and 7, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled for each District, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 3, 2022, are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for each District:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023)

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2022-0004

Darryl Jones: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025)

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/27/2022 12:23:00 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: Roy Barry Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Point Financial Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Home Point Financial Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/22/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 8/16/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021096603 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $363,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $362,960.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 6, BLOCK 53, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 16 - PARCELS 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1611 Morningview Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Elizabeth Matthews: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) DATED: March 7, 2022 /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby Designated Election Official for the Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 2 and 7 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Legal Notice No. 941726 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Solitude Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2022, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Mark D. Connor: Three (3) year term Robert P. Jornayvaz III: Three (3) year term Tim Blackwood: Three (3) year term Scot Thomas Wetzel: One (1) year term Andrew D. Wolf: One (1) year term By:/s/ Megan M. Liesmaki Designated Election Official Solitude Metropolitan District

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 941734 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Parker Water and Sanitation District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Brooke Booth: 3 Year Term, Until May 2025 Donald C. Langley: 3 Year Term.

Until May 2025

Dated: 2/1/2022 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

/s/ Sue Blair

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

Designated Election Official

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Public Notices Contact Person for the District: Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Community Resource Services 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.381.4960 (voice) 303. 381.4961 (fax) sblair@crsofcolorado.com Legal Notice No. 941750 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Rock Canyon Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Peter Klymkow: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Matthew Valente: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Vacant: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) DATED: March 1, 2022

Rock Canyon Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Telephone No: (303) 592-4380 Legal Notice No. 941715 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL SIERRA RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Sierra Ridge Metropolitan District No. 2 of Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Ken McMillen to a 3-year term until May 2025 William Monroe to a 3-year term until May 2025

Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Highfield Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2022, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Thomas H. Bradbury Jr.: Three (3) year term Stephanie Michelle Stewart: Three (3) year term Vacant: Three (3) year term By:/s/ Megan M. Liesmaki Designated Election Official Highfield Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. 941729 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Dated this 15th day of March 2022.

SIERRA RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ Becky Johnson Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 941745 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022

/s/ Jessie Stamper Designated Election Official for

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election

to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Teri Kershisnik: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Darryl Jones: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Elizabeth Matthews: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) DATED: March 7, 2022 /s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official for the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Legal Notice No. 941727 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Kenneth Cleveland: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Vacant: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Vacant: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) DATED: March 7, 2022 /s/ Lisa A. Jacoby Designated Election Official for the Salisbury Heights Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Legal Notice No. 941724 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Salisbury Heights Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023)

City of Larkspur Election

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL ELECTION (PROPOSED) FIELDS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 MAY 3, 2022 §1-13.5-510(2), 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), 1-13.5-502 C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the (proposed) Fields Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 (each, a “District”) of Douglas County, Colorado.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an organizational election is to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of May, 2022, and that said election shall be conducted by mail ballot. Accordingly, ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail not earlier than April 11, 2022, and not later than April 18, 2022, to eligible electors of the District entitled to vote in the election. The purpose of the elec-

Public Notice

TOWN OF LARKSPUR NOTICE OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 5, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Town of Larkspur will be holding a regular municipal election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, for the purpose of electing five persons to fill vacancies on the town council and one person for the position of Mayor. The election will be conducted as a mail ballot election and the polling place will be at Town Hall.

To vote in this election, a person must be 18 years of age, a resident of Colorado for 22 days prior to the day of the election, a registered elector, and a resident of the Town of Larkspur on the day registered to vote. A voter may register up to and on election day.

On election day, the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. To be counted, all ballots must be received no later than 7:00 p.m. on election day. Replacement ballots can be obtained during normal business hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Town Hall on election day. Ballots may be returned by mail or by depositing them in person in the ballot box located inside Town Hall during regular business hours. Please note that postmarks do not count.

For further information, contact Sean Hogan, Town Clerk at (720) 828-6210 or by E-mail at shogan@ townoflarkspur.org.

The ballot shall be as follows: TOWN OF LARKSPUR, COLORADO REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 5, 2022 OFFICIAL BALLOT “WARNING” Any person who, by use of force or other means, unduly influences an eligible elector to vote in any pa11icular manner or to refrain from voting, or who falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits any ballot before or after it has been cast, or who destroys, defaces, mutilates, or tampers with a ballot is subject, upon conviction, to imprisonment, or to a fine, or both.

Town of Larkspur Mayor (Vote for no more than one):

YES________

Town Council Candidates (Vote for no more than five): Isaac Levy Mindy Kazurova Sandy Mckeown Ruth Ann Arfsten Lynn Pfaff

NO__________

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 2.01 – Laws governing elections Town elections shall be governed by the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, C.R.S. §§ 31-10-101 et seq. or the Uniform Election Code of 1992, C.R.S. §§ 1-1-101 et seq., as appropriate and Law as now existing or hereinafter amended or modified, except as otherwise provided in this Charter or as Council may prescribe by ordinance NO__________

BALLOT QUESTION 2:

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 2.11. - Recall

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows:

Any elected officer of the Town may be recalled at any time, after six months in office, by the qualified registered electors entitled to vote for successor of such incumbent as provided for in Article XXI of the State of Colorado Constitution. The Council may provide alternate recall procedures by ordinance, provided procedures are consistent with the constitution in this Charter.

Section 2.07 – Elective officers The elective officers shall be a mayor and six councilmembers, each of whom shall have resided in the area comprising the Town at the time of his or her election or appointment for not less than one year. The mayor and councilmen councilmembers shall all be nominated and elected at large from the Town.

YES________

NO__________

BALLOT QUESTION 4: Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 2.08 Sec. 2-1-70 - Nominating Nomination Petitions The nomination petition for each candidate for either mayor or councilman councilmember shall be signed by not less than ten percent of the qualified registered electors from the Town. Any registered elector may sign more than one petition for any elective office, and there shall be no limit as to the number of different petitions a registered elector may sign for any elective office. Nominating Nomination petitions shall be filed circulated beginning on the ninety-first day prior to the election and shall be submitted not later than the seventy-first day not later than 45 days prior to a municipal election.

NO__________

BALLOT ISSUE 5: Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 2.10 – Election Commission

BALLOT QUESTION 1:

the following ballot question for submission to the registered electors and to appear on the Town of Larkspur Municipal Election, April 5, 2022:

BALLOT QUESTION 3:

YES________

Sherilyn West

YES________

cial election shall set forth the purpose or purposes of such election. Notice of such special election shall be posted and published on the Town of Larkspur website at least eight ten days prior to the election. Such notice shall include the date of the election, the polling place, and the purpose for such election.

An election commission is hereby created consisting of the Town clerk and two qualified registered electors of the Town. The two qualified registered electors, during the term of office, shall not be Town officers or employees or candidates or nominees for elective Town office.

These two members shall be appointed by the Council within ninety days following a regular municipal election for a term of two years and shall serve without compensation, except that the first election commission shall be appointed as provided in Section 13.08. The Town clerk shall be the chairperson of the election commission.

The Town clerk shall be the chairman. The election commission shall have charge of all activities and duties required of it by statute in this Charter relating to the conduct of elections in the Town. In any case, where election procedure is in doubt, the election commission shall prescribe the procedure to be followed.

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows:

The commission shall provide procedures to establish: proof of residence qualification, the determination of the winner by lot in the event of a tie vote, and the canvass of return. The election commission shall also provide for: ballots and sample ballots or voting machines, and the issuance of appropriate certificates.

Section 2.03 – Special municipal elections

YES________

Any special municipal election may shall be called by resolution of the Council at least thirty sixty days in advance of such election. The resolution calling a spe-

BALLOT ISSUE 6:

NO__________

The Town Council hereby approves the form and refers

YES________

NO__________

BALLOT ISSUE 7: Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 2.15 Sec. 2-1-80 – Withdrawal of Petitions The timeframe in which an initiative or referendum petition can be withdrawn shall be no later than noon on the date the Town Council is to consider the subject petition.

YES________

NO__________

BALLOT ISSUE 8: Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 3.06 Sec. 2-1-90 – Vacancies.

A Council seat shall become vacant whenever any councilman councilmember, not including the mayor, is recalled, dies, becomes incapacitated, resigns, ceases to be a resident of the Town, assumes the office of mayor, or is convicted of a felony. Within thirty sixty days after a vacancy occurs is declared, the remaining councilmen councilmembers may shall choose by majority vote a duly registered elector qualified person to fill such vacancy. He or she shall serve the unexpired term so vacated until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified following the next regular municipal election. If three or more vacancies exist simultaneously, the remaining councilmen councilmembers shall, at the next regular meeting of the Council, call a special election to fill such vacancies, provided there will not be a regular municipal election within ninety days and provided that the successors to the vacant seats have not already been elected and are merely awaiting their official assumption of office.

In the event the mayor is recalled, dies, becomes incapacitated for an extended period, ceases to be a resident of the Town, or is convicted of a felony, such vacancy shall be addressed pursuant to Section 3.02 of this Charter.

YES________

NO__________

BALLOT ISSUE 10:

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows:

thereof. In addition to its legislative authority, the Council shall have administrative and executive authority to administer the affairs of the Town, which authority may be delegated, in whole or in part, to a Town Manager to the degree and in the manner deemed appropriate by the Town Council.

Section 8.08. Election required.

Section 4.01. The Mayor.

An election shall be necessary to authorize revenue securities or general obligation securities, if a petition requesting that an election be held is filed with the Town clerk within fifteen days after final publication of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such securities and said petition is signed by at least ten qualified registered electors of the Town.

The Mayor shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the Town. As such he shall possess, have and exercise all the executive powers and administrative powers vested in the Town.

YES________ BALLOT ISSUE 11:

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 8.09. Assumption of indebtedness.

Approval of the qualified registered electors at a general or special election shall be required in order to assume part or all of the indebtedness of special taxing districts if the boundaries thereof lie wholly or partly within the Town.

YES________

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 9.01. Authority to levy taxes.

The council may levy and collect taxes without limitation as to amount for municipal purposes, which may include, but shall not be limited to sales tax, use tax, occupation tax, excise tax, or admission tax. When Council desires to levy one of the above-listed taxes it shall hold a public hearing in order that interested Town residents may freely speak their views on the tax and have their views considered by the Council prior to a vote by the Council on the tax. Notice of the hearing shall be posted in accordance with Section 3.20 of this Charter at least 8 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall contain the date, time, and place of hearing and the tax or taxes to be considered by the Council at that time. The above listed taxes may be levied by ordinance after the close of the public hearing.

General ad valorem property taxes may only be levied after approval by the qualified registered electors of the Town at a general or special election.

No election shall be necessary for the Council to levy or collect taxes (except ad valorem property taxes). However, if within fifteen days after Council levy’s taxes by ordinance, a petition is filed with the Town clerk signed by a minimum of 10% of the qualified registered electors of the Town, the Council shall hold a special election within thirty days so that the electors may vote to approve or disapprove of the levied tax.

YES________

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows:

BALLOT QUESTION 13:

No securities or other evidence of indebtedness payable in whole or in part from the proceeds of the general property tax, or to which the full faith and credit of the Town are pledged shall be issued, until the question of their issuance shall, at a special or regular election, be submitted to a vote of qualified registered elector and approved by a majority of those voting thereon.

YES________

NO__________

NO__________

BALLOT ISSUE 12:

BALLOT ISSUE 9:

Section 8.03. General obligation securities.

NO__________

NO__________

Shall The Town of Larkspur, Colorado Amend Section 2.01 Of Its Home Rule Charter by Removing the Strikethrough Language and Adding the Bold Underlined Language to Read in Its Entirety As Follows: Section 3.01. Council Powers The legislative affairs of the Town shall be vested in a Council consisting of six councilmembers and a mayor.

The Council shall constitute the governing body of the Town and shall have all municipal powers including, without limitation, all powers conferred by general law, except as limited by this Charter. Council shall have the power and authority to adopt such laws, ordinances, and resolutions as it shall deem proper in the exercise

Section 4.02. Powers and duties.

The Mayor shall be the representative of the Town Council, but shall have no independent authority to obligate the Town. The Mayor shall be responsible to the Council, and not act without Town Council authorization. The Mayor shall perform other such duties as provided by the Charter or authorized by the Town Council. for the proper administration of all affairs for the Town placed in his charge, and to that end he shall have the powers and duties and be required to: (a) be responsible for the enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the Town; (b) make appointments to the various executive committees on the basis of executive and administrative ability and of the training and experience of such appointees and the work which they are to perform; (c) cause a proposed budget to be prepaid annually and submitted to the Council and be responsible for the administration of the budget after its adoption; (d) prepare and submit to the Council as of the end of the fiscal year a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the Town for the preceding year and upon request of the Council make written or verbal reports at any time concerning the affairs of the Town under his supervision; (e) keep the Council advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the Town and make such recommendations to the Council for adoption as he may deem necessary or expedient; (f) exercise supervision and control over all executive and administrative departments and recommend to the Council any proposal he thinks advisable to establish, consolidate, or abolish administrative departments; (g) be responsible for the enforcement of all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Town in any contract or public utility franchise, and upon knowledge of any violation thereof, report the same to Council for such action and proceedings that may be necessary to enforce the same; (h) attend Council meetings and participate in the discussion with the Council in an advisory capacity; (i) establish a system of accounting and auditing for the Town which shall reflect in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles the financial condition and financial operation of the Town; (j) provide for engineering, architectural, maintenance, and construction services required by the Town; (k) perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or by ordinance or by other applicable law or required of him by Council, which are not inconsistent with this Charter.

YES________

NO__________

BALLOT ISSUE 14: TAX ON LODGING SHALL THE LARKSPUR TAXES BE INCREASED BY $250,000.00 FOR 2023, AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL 4.0% TAX ON LODGING COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2023 AND CONTINUING THEREAFTER, TO BE USED FOR PROMOTING THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE TOWN, INCLUDING PRIMARILY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO TOWN INFRASTRUCTURE PURPOSES, AND SHALL ALL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAW? YES________

NO__________

Legal Notice No.: 941742 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Public Notices tion is to submit to the eligible electors of the proposed District referenced above, the question of organization of the proposed District, election of the initial members of the Boards of Directors and the voting upon certain ballot issues and ballot questions concerning taxes, debt, revenue, and spending summarized below, as applied to the proposed District.

At said election, the eligible electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District.

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the next regular election following organization are: Bryan Horan Thomas M. Clark The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the second regular election following organization are: Josh Brgoch There are no candidates for this position

There are no candidates for this position At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for the following Ballot Issues and Ballot Questions certified by the proposed District: BALLOT ISSUE A (Operations Tax Increase-Unlimited Mill Levy) BALLOT ISSUE B (Operations and Maintenance– Fees) BALLOT ISSUE C (Capital Costs – Ad Valorem Taxes) BALLOT ISSUE D (Sales Tax) BALLOT ISSUE E (Revenue Debt Question) BALLOT ISSUE F (Special Assessment Debt) BALLOT ISSUE G (Water Debt) BALLOT ISSUE H (Sanitation Debt) BALLOT ISSUE I (Streets Debt) BALLOT ISSUE J (Traffic and Safety Debt) BALLOT ISSUE K (Parks and Recreation Debt) BALLOT ISSUE L (Transportation Debt) BALLOT ISSUE M (Television Relay Debt) BALLOT ISSUE N (Mosquito Control Debt) BALLOT ISSUE O (Security Debt) BALLOT ISSUE P (Business Recruitment Debt)

BALLOT ISSUE Q (Fire Protection Debt) BALLOT ISSUE R (Operations and Maintenance Debt) BALLOT ISSUE S (Refunding) BALLOT ISSUE T (Reimbursement Agreements as Debt) BALLOT ISSUE U (De-TABOR) BALLOT ISSUE V (TABOR non-ad valorem tax revenues) BALLOT ISSUE W (Mortgage) BALLOT ISSUE X (Intergovernmental Agreement Authorization) BALLOT ISSUE Y (Multi-Fiscal Year IGA) BALLOT ISSUE Z (Master IGA and Private Parties) BALLOT QUESTION AA (Organize District) BALLOT QUESTION BB (Term Limits Elimination) BALLOT QUESTION CC (Transportation Authorization) BALLOT QUESTION DD (Cable Television Authorization) Eligible electors may apply for new or replacement mail ballots and return voted mail ballots to the office of the Designated Election Official which

Water Court

is also the ballot drop-off/walk-in voting location: at Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from April 11, 2022 through May 2, 2022, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 3, 2022 (Election Day). Please contact the office of the Designated Election Official at (303) 839-3800 to coordinate walk in voting or drop off of ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the estimated operating and debt service mill levies for the first year following the organization of the District is a total of 60 mills. The estimated fiscal year spending for the first year following the organization of the District is $100,000 for each District.

The proposed Fields Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 consist of a total of approximately 258.358 acres of land generally located west of Flintwood Road and north of Singing Hills Road, Douglas County, Colorado.

By: /s/ Becky Johnson Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 941740

Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL HILLSIDE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hillside at Castle Rock Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. No self-nomination and acceptance form nor affidavit of intent to be write-in candidates were filed; therefore, no candidates are declared elected by acclamation and offices to be filled at the May 3, 2022 election shall be vacant.

By: /s/ Dianne Miller Designated Election Official Hillside at Castle Rock Metropolitan District

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO FEBRUARY 2022 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION

First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

from the East section line, and 799.68 feet from the North section line. ii. Source: Exposed groundwater. iii. Surface Area: 0.20 acres. iv. Date and Case No. of Original Decree: March 31, 1977, Case No. W-6701, Water Court, Division 1, for the irrigation of 10 acres. v. Date of Appropriation: December 31, 1955. vi. Uses: Irrigation, stockwatering, piscatorial, firefighting, and recreation. vii. Comments: This pond was originally adjudicated as Welley TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Sump No. 2 in Case No. W-6701. The Spring Pond No. 1 will be re-permitted upon entry of a decree approving Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and the plan for augmentation requested herein. 3. Southern Pond. i. Legal Description: The Southern Pond is locertain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of FEBRUARY 2022 for each County cated in the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 10 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 1,399.25 feet from the West section line, and 2,640.88 feet from the North section line. ii. Source: Exposed affected.

22CW3012 APPLICATION FOR ADJUDICATION OF DENVER BASIN GROUNDWATER AND PLAN FOR groundwater. iii. Surface Area: 0.13 acres. iv. Date and Case No. of Original Decree: March 31, 1977, Case No. AUGMENTATION IN DOUGLAS COUNTY. I. Name and Address of APPLICANT: WINDSWEPT HILLS LLLP, W-6701, Water Court, Division 1, for the irrigation of 10 acres. v. Date of Appropriation: December 31, 1955. vi.

C/O: John and Alyssa Kopenhafer, 8800 E Greenland Rd., Franktown, CO 80116. Name and Address Uses: Irrigation, stockwatering, piscatorial, firefighting, recreation. vii. Comments: This pond was originally adjuof Attorneys: Chris D. Cummins, #35154, Emilie B. Polley, #51296, MONSON, CUMMINS, SHOHET & dicated as Welley Sump No. 3. in Case No. W-6701. The Southern Pond will be re-permitted upon entry of a FARR, LLC, 13511 Northgate Estates Dr., Ste. 250, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921, (719) 471-1212, decree approving the plan for augmentation requested herein. B. Water Rights to be Used for Augmentation.

E-mail: cdc@cowaterlaw.com; ebp@cowaterlaw.com. II. Summary of Application. Windswept Hills LLLP The water rights to be used for augmentation during pumping of the Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 1 and 3 and (“Applicant”) seeks to quantify the Denver Basin groundwater underlying its approximately 338-acre property in evaporative depletions of the Windswept Hills Ponds, are the return flows resulting from the pumping of the notDouglas County, Colorado and approval of a plan for augmentation for depletions associated with pumping of the nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer Windswept Wells Nos. 1 and 3, together with water rights from the nontribuDenver Basin groundwater underlying Applicant’s property, as well as for the augmentation of evaporative deple- tary Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer for any injurious post pumping depletions. C. Statement of Plan for Augmentation. tions that may be associated with existing ponds on Applicant’s property. III. Application for Underground Water Applicant wishes to provide for the augmentation to replace any injurious out-of-priority depletions which may Rights. A. Legal Description of Wells. 1. Property Description. The Applicant’s approximately 338-acre property result from Applicant’s withdrawal of not-nontributary ground water within the Upper Dawson aquifer by the (“Applicant’s Property”) has current schedule number 2773-010-00-008 and is located at 8800 E Greenland Rd, Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 1 and 3, described in paragraphs IV.A.2.i. and IV.A.2.iii, as well as the evaporative Franktown, CO 80116, in Douglas County, Colorado, and is more specifically depicted on the attached Exhibit A depletions associated with the Windswept Hills Ponds, described in paragraph IV.A., above, and as depicted on map. 2. Existing Wells. There are four existing wells on the Property described as follows: i. Windswept Hills Well the Exhibit A map. D. Augmentation of Not-Nontributary Groundwater. 1. Use. The Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 1 No. 1. There is an existing exempt domestic well upon Applicant’s Property with Division of Water Resources and 3 will pump a combined maximum total of 3.7 acre-feet of water from the Dawson aquifer annually. Such use Permit No. 136507, attached as Exhibit B. The Windswept Hills Well No. 1 is located in the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec- shall be a combination of household use, irrigation of lawn, garden, and greenhouse, barn use, and the watering tion 1, Township 10 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 1150 feet from the South section line, of horses, cattle, or equivalent livestock. An example breakdown of this combination of use is household use at and 1950 feet from the East section line, and was completed to the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer on January 0.50 acre-feet, barn use at 0.20 acre-feet, plus outdoor use including the watering of up to 70 cattle or equivalent 15, 1985 to a total depth of 362 feet. Applicant will re-permit the well for non-exempt uses upon entry of a decree livestock with a water use of 0.80 acre-feet per year (10 gallons/day/head or 0.011 annual acre feet per head); approving the plan for augmentation requested herein. ii. Windswept Hills Well No. 2. There is a second existing irrigation of greenhouse, lawn, and garden of 0.20 acre-feet per year (0.05 annual acre feet per 1000 sq. ft.), and exempt domestic well upon Applicant’s Property with Division of Water Resources Permit No. Well with Permit replacement of pond evaporative depletions at 2.0 acre-feet annually, as more particularly described in paraNo. 135932, attached as Exhibit C. The Windswept Hills Well No. 2 is drilled to a total depth of approximately graph IV.E. 2. Depletions. It is estimated that maximum stream depletions over the 100-year pumping period for 203 feet into the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer. The well permit states that it is located in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 the Dawson aquifer amounts to approximately 12.15% percent of pumping. Maximum annual depletions for total of Section 6, Township 10 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 630 feet from the South section pumping from the wells are therefore 0.44 acre-feet, in year 100. Should Applicant’s pumping be less than the line, and 425 feet from the East section line. The Windswept Hills No. 2 location is incorrectly described in the well 3.7 acre-feet described herein, resulting depletions will be correspondingly reduced. 3. Augmentation of Deplepermit and is actually located 1,047.77 feet from the South section line, and 1 foot from the west section line. The tions During Pumping. Pursuant to C.R.S. §37-90-137(9)(c.5), Applicant is required to replace actual stream well location in the well permit will be corrected to the actual location upon approval of the plan for augmentation. depletions attributable to pumping of augmented wells to the Dawson aquifer. Depletions during pumping will be The Windswept Hills Well No. 2 is permitted as exempt domestic well pursuant to C.R.S. §37-92-602 et seq., effectively replaced by residential return flows from non-evaporative septic systems, and depletions from irrigaand Applicant intends to maintain such exempt status following entry of a decree herein. iii. Windswept Hills tion will be adequately replaced by irrigation return flows. The annual consumptive use for non-evaporative Well No. 3. The Windswept Hills Well No. 3, with Division of Water Resources Permit No. 325478, is constructed septic systems is 10% per year per residence. At a household use rate of 0.25 acre-feet per residence per year, to the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer. The well permit is attached as Exhibit D. It is located in the SE 1/4 SE total of 0.50 acre-feet, 0.45 acre-feet is replaced to the stream system per year, assuming the use of two non1/4 of Section 1, Township 10 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 1,214 feet from the South evaporative septic systems. Thus, during pumping, stream depletions will be more than adequately augmented. section line, and 1,261 feet from the East section line. Applicant will re-permit the well for non-exempt uses upon 4. Augmentation for Post Pumping Depletions. For the replacement of any injurious post-pumping depletions entry of a decree approving the plan for augmentation requested herein. iv. Windswept Hills Well No. 4. The which may be associated with the use of the Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 1 and 3, Applicant will reserve water Windswept Hills Well No. 4 is completed to the not-nontributary Dawson aquifer and is permitted as Division of from the nontributary Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer, less the amount of actual stream depletions replaced during the Water Resources Permit No. 325479, attached as Exhibit E. It is located in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 1, Town- plan pumping period. Applicant also reserves the right to substitute other legally available augmentation sources ship 10 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., approximately 1,338 feet from the South section line, and 1,094 for such post pumping depletions upon further approval of the Court under its retained jurisdiction. Even though feet from the East section line. The Windswept Hills Well No. 4 is permitted as exempt domestic well pursuant this reservation is made, under the Court’s retained jurisdiction, Applicant reserves the right in the future to prove to C.R.S. §37-92-602 et seq., and Applicant intends to maintain such exempt status following entry of a decree that post pumping depletions will be noninjurious. The reserved nontributary Laramie-Fox Hills groundwater will herein. B. Water Source. 1. Not-Nontributary. The ground water to be withdrawn from the Upper Dawson aquifer be used to replace any injurious post-pumping depletions. Upon entry of a decree in this case, the Applicant will underlying the Applicant’s Property is not-nontributary. Pursuant to C.R.S. §37-90-137(9)(c.5), the augmentation be entitled to apply for and receive new well permits for the Windswept Hills Wells No. 1 and 3, for the uses in requirements for wells in the Upper Dawson aquifer will require the replacement of actual stream depletions. 2. accordance with this Application and otherwise in compliance with C.R.S. §37-90-137, with the Windswept Hills Nontributary. The groundwater that will be withdrawn from the Lower Dawson, Denver, Upper Arapahoe, and Wells Nos. 2 and 4 retaining their exempt well status. E. Augmentation of Evaporative Depletions. Applicant Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property is nontributary. C. Estimated Rates of Withdrawal seeks approval of a plan for augmentation for replacement of any out-of-priority evaporative depletions which and Ground Water Available. 1. Estimated Rates of Withdrawal. Pumping from the wells will not exceed 100 may result from the Windswept Hills Ponds, more specifically described in section IV.A, above. 1. Pond Evaporag.p.m. The actual pumping rates for each well will vary according to aquifer conditions and well production ca- tion: Applicant’s consultant has determined the net evaporative depletions based on the application of local clipabilities. The Applicant requests the right to withdraw ground water at rates of flow necessary to withdraw the mate data to the standards of the State Engineer’s Office for the determination of pond evaporation. Based entire decreed amounts.

Theright actual of any well toofbeallconstructed within theground respective aquifers be thereon, the net evaporation from the combined maximum surface areas of the Fish Pond, Spring Pond No. 1, Applicant requests a vested fordepth the withdrawal legally available water in thewill Denver determined topography and aquifer Property. conditions. 2.

Estimated Average Amounts over of Ground Water and the Southern Pond, being approximately 0.85 surface acres, is determined to be approximately 41 inches.

Basin aquifersbyunderlying the actual Applicant’s Said amounts may Annual be withdrawn the 100-year Available. Applicant requests a vested right for the withdrawal of all legally available ground water in the Denver The Windswept Hills Ponds therefore have associated evaporative depletions of approximately 2.0 annual acrequifer pursuant to C.R.S. §37-90-137(4). estimates that the following andaquifer averagefeet annually, in combination. 2. Augmentation for Replacement of Evaporative Depletions. The 2.0 annual acreBasinlife aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property.Applicant Said amounts may be withdrawn over thevalues 100-year nnual amounts are representative of Applicant the Denver Basin that aquifers underlying Applicant’s life pursuant to C.R.S. §37-90-137(4). estimates the following values and averageProperty: annual amounts feet of evaporative depletions from the Windswept Hills Ponds will be replaced by monthly pumping from the Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 1 and 3, while depletions related to monthly pumping will be replaced by residential are representative of the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property: return flows from non-evaporative septic systems. In order to replace the evaporation amounts, Applicant will pump a combined total of 2.0 acre-feet per year from the Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 1 and 3, less Excess Return Groundwater Quantification Flows, and pipe that replacement water on a monthly basis to a single point on West Cherry Creek on Applicant’s Acres: 338 Property to replace evaporative depletions. To the extent necessary, Applicant may make additional Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 1 and 3 diversions for replacement purposes for the Windswept Hills Ponds or otherwise, with Net 100 those diversions being replaced by pumping 112.15% of any additional replacement water needed in order to Sand Total Denver Year meet the 12.15% percent replacement requirement, and so long as diversions do not exceed the rate of maxiBasin Aquifer (ft) (AF) (AF) mum residential return flows. V. Remarks. A. Applicant requests a finding that it has complied with C.R.S. §3790-137(4), and that the ground water requested herein is legally available for withdrawal by the requested notUpper Dawson (NNT) 268.10 17655.871 176.562 nontributary wells upon the entry of a decree approving an augmentation plan pursuant to C.R.S. §37-90-137(9) Lower Dawson (NT) 158.80 10724.40 107.244 (c.5). B. The term of this augmentation plan is for 100 years, however the length of the plan for a particular well Denver (NT) 304.60 17485.23 174.852 may be extended beyond such time provided the total plan pumping allocated thereto is not exceeded. Post pumping stream depletions accrue to a particular well or wells only to the extent related to that well’s actual pumpUpper Arapahoe (NT) 342.40 19655.10 196.551 ing. C. The Court will retain jurisdiction over this matter to provide for the adjustment of the annual amount of Laramie Fox Hills (NT) 191.20 9684.38 96.844 ground water withdrawals to be allowed in order to conform to actual local aquifer characteristics from adequate information obtained from well drilling or test holes. D. The Applicant requests a finding that vested water rights Decreed amounts basedupon uponthethe State’s Determination of Facts.

C.R.S. §37-92-of others will not be materially injured by the withdrawals of ground water and the proposed plan for augmentaDecreed amountsmay may vary vary based State’s Determination of Facts.

PursuantPursuant to C.R.S.to §37-92-305(11), the Applicant further requests the Court jurisdiction finally determine the amount of water 05(11), the Applicant furtherthat requests thatretain the Court retaintojurisdiction to finally determine theavailable amount oftion. E. The wells shall be metered as reasonably required by the State Engineer. Each well must be equipped for appropriation withdrawal from aquifer. D.from Requested Uses. The requests rightApplicant to use with a totalizing flow meter and Applicant shall submit diversion records to the Division Engineer on an annual water available forand appropriation andeach withdrawal each aquifer.

D.Applicant Requested Uses.theThe the ground water to foruse beneficial uses upon thefor Applicant’s Property consisting of domestic, irrigation, equests the right the ground water beneficial uses upon the Applicant’s Propertygreenhouse, consisting ofbasis or as otherwise requested by the Division Engineer. The Applicant shall also provide accountings to the barn, stock water, agriculture, recreation, hot tub/swimming pool, wildlife, piscatorial, wetlands, fire protection, Division Engineer and Water Commissioner as required by them to demonstrate compliance under this plan of omestic, irrigation, greenhouse, barn, stockassociated water, agriculture, recreation, hot also tub/swimming pool,augmentation. F. Monthly accountings will be provided detailing plan operations and compliance, including (i) and also for storage and augmentation purposes with such uses.

The Applicant requests that the wildlife, piscatorial, wetlands, firereused, protection, and also for storage and augmentation associatedevaporation from the Windswept Hills Ponds, (ii) Windswept Hills Wells domestic diversions, (iii) septic system nontributary water may be used, and successively used to extinction, both on and purposes off the Applicant’s Property to the requirement of C.R.S. no more than of the amountandreturn flows as replacement water, (iv) 12.15 percent replacement obligations for the Windswept Hills Wells, (v) with such subject, uses. however, The Applicant also requests that§37-90-137(9)(b), the nontributarythatwater may be98% used, reused, withdrawn annually be consumed. use such water by Property immediate subject, application or by storage uccessively used toshall extinction, both Applicant on and may off the Applicant’s however, to theexcess septic return flows exceeding 12.15 percent replacement requirements for the Windswept Hills Wells, (vi) and subsequent application to the beneficial uses and purposes stated herein.

Provided, however, Applicant equirement of C.R.S. §37-90-137(9)(b), that no more than 98% of the amount withdrawn annually shallWindswept Hills Wells diversions for replacement water to the ponds, and (vii) balancing showing all replacement shall only be entitled to construct a well or use water from the not-nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer pursuant to requirements have been met. G. The Applicant intends to waive the 600 feet well spacing requirement for any e aconsumed.

Applicantplan may use such immediate applicationstream or bydepletions storage and subsequent decreed augmentation entered by thiswater Court,by covering the out-of-priority caused by the wells to be located upon the Applicant’s Property. H. Applicant will comply with any lienholder notice provisions pplication tonot-nontributary the beneficial aquifer uses and purposes stated herein.

Provided, however, Applicant shall only use of such in accordance with C.R.S. §37-90-137(9)(c.5).

E. Well Fields. Applicant re- beset forth in C.R.S. §37-92-302(2)(b) and §37-90-137(4)(b.5)(I), and such notice will be sent within 14 days of the queststothat it be permitted the full legalthe entitlement from the Denver aquifers underlying Appli-to afiling of this application. ntitled construct a welltoorproduce use water from not-nontributary UpperBasin Dawson aquifer pursuant cant’s augmentation Property through anyentered combination of wells. that these wells be treated as a well field. by ecreed plan by this Court,Applicant coveringrequests the out-of-priority stream depletions caused Averaging of Withdrawals. Applicant requests that it be entitled to withdraw an amount of ground water in ex- THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER heF. use of such not-nontributary aquifer in accordance with C.R.S. §37-90-137(9)(c.5). E. Well Fields. cess of the average annual amount decreed to the aquifers beneath the Applicant’s Property, so long as the sum RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTApplicant requests that it be all permitted produce thedoes fullnot legal entitlement from the number DenverofBasin of the total withdrawals from the wells to in the aquifers exceed the product of the yearsaquifers since ED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER nderlying Applicant’s through any combination wells. requests that these the date of issuance ofProperty the original well permit or the date ofof entry of a Applicant decree herein, whichever comeswells first, beBARRED. multiplied by thefield. average annual volume of water which Applicant the Applicant is entitled fromtothe aquifers an reated as a well F. Averaging of Withdrawals. requests thattoitwithdraw be entitled withdraw underlying the Applicant’s Property.

G. Owner of Land Upon Which Wells are to Be Located.

The land and undermount of ground water in excess of the average annual amount decreed to the aquifers beneath theYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, lying groundwater upon which the wells are and will be located is owned by the Applicant. IV. Application for Ap- may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting Applicant’s Property, so long as the sum of the total withdrawals from all the wells in the aquifers does not proval of Plan for Augmentation. A. Structures to be Augmented. The structures to be augmented are the Wind- forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain xceed product the3number of yearsconstructed since the date issuance of the original wellaquifer permitunderlying or the dateconditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of APRIL 30, 2022 (forms available on sweptthe Wells Nos. 1ofand as are currently to theofnot-nontributary Upper Dawson f entry of a decree herein,along whichever first, multiplied bywells the average annual volume of waterpond whichwww.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. the Applicant’s Property, with anycomes replacement or additional associated therewith, an existing sump permit no. 2708-F, attachedfrom as Exhibit F, and two existing ponds on the Applicant’s Property previ- ofA copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an hewith Applicant is entitled to withdraw the aquifers underlying the Applicant’s Property.

G. Owner ously adjudicated Case No.

by Water The Court, Division attached asgroundwater Exhibit G (collectively, “Windswept Land Upon WhichinWells are W-6701 to Be Located. land and 1, underlying upon which the wellsaffidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Hills Ponds”). The Windswept Hills Ponds are more particularly described as follows: 1. Fish Pond. i. Legal Derescription: and will is Section owned 12, byTownship the Applicant.

Application Approval of Plan for 1) The total estimated amount of 18,105.87 has been reduced by 450 acre-feet to account for the annual pumpSWbe 1/4located NE 1/4 of 10 South,IV. Range 66 West offor the 6th P.M., approximately Augmentation.

A. Structures to be Augmented.

The structures to be augmented are the Windswept Wellsing of 2.5 acre-feet from the Windswept Hills Well No. 2 and 2.0 acre-feet from the Windswept Hills Well No. 4.

2,025.18 feet from the East section line, and 1,635.35 feet from the North section line. ii. Source: Exposed Nos. 1 and 3 as currently constructed to the not-nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer underlying groundwater. iii. are Surface Area: 0.52 acres. iv. Date of Appropriation: October 10, 1959. v. Date and Original Permitthe No.: Permit No. 19748 was issued on April 30, 1960, and the enlargement replacement permit was issued on 2) 181.059 The annual estimated amount of 181.06, based on a 100-year aquifer life, has been reduced by 4.5 August 16, 1960 as Sump Permit No. 2708-F for irrigation purposes. vi. Uses: Irrigation, stockwatering, piscato- annual acre-feet to account for pumping from the Windswept Hills Wells Nos. 2 and 4.

The estimated amount of2. 18,105.87 reduced by 450 The acre-feet account the annual rial, total firefighting, and recreation.

Spring Pondhas No.been 1. i. Legal Description: SpringtoPond No. 1for is located in Last Publication: March 24, 2022 umping of NE¼ 2.5 acre-feet the Windswept Hills Well66No. 2 and 2.06th acre-feet from the Windswept HillsLegal Notice No.: 941721 the NW¼ of Sectionfrom 12, Township 10 South, Range West of the P.M., approximately 1,666.52 feet First Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 941710 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Stone Creek Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Stacey Lynn Jenkins: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Ashley Elizabeth Racich: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Amanda Roper: Second Regular Election, May 2025 /s/ Peggy Ripko (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Peggy Ripko Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: pripko@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No. 941751 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lincoln Station Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2022, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Nathan Melchior: Three (3) year term James R. Francescon: Three (3) year term Jeremy Bayens: Three (3) year term Natalie L. Dustman: One (1) year term Vacant: One (1) year term By:/s/ Megan M. Liesmaki Designated Election Official Lincoln Station Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. 941731 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No. 3, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Linda Batterberry: 3-Year Term until May, 2025 Kelly McCurley: 3-Year Term until May, 2025 Randall Warren: 3-Year Term until May, 2025 David Jensen: 1-Year Term until May, 2023 /s/ Mandi Kirk Mandi Kirk Designated Election Official

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Public Notices Contact Person for the District: Charles Norton, Esq. Telephone Number of the District: 303-292-6400 Address of the District: 600 17th Street, Suite 2150S Denver, CO 80202 District Facsimile Number: 303-292-6401 District Email: cnorton@nortonsmithlaw.com Legal Notice No. 941705 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Pine Bluffs Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixtythird day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2022, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Keith L. Neale: Three (3) year term Walter A. Koelbel Jr.: Three (3) year term Jeffrey G. Sheets: Three (3) year term By: /s/ Megan M. Liesmaki Designated Election Official Pine Bluffs Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. 941732 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL OLDE TOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Olde Town Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation: Mitchell Trevey 3-Year Term, Until May, 2025 By: /s/ Dianne Miller Designated Election Official Olde Town Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. 941712 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL ELECTION (PROPOSED) PINEY LAKE TRAILS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 MAY 3, 2022 §1-13.5-510(2), 1-13.5-1105(2)(d), 1-13.5-502 C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the (proposed) Piney Lake Trails Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (each, a “District”) of Douglas County, Colorado.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an organizational election is to be held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of May, 2022, and that said election shall be conducted by mail ballot. Accordingly, ballots will be distributed by U.S. Mail not earlier than April 11, 2022, and not later than April 18,

2022, to eligible electors of the District entitled to vote in the election. The purpose of the election is to submit to the eligible electors of the proposed District referenced above, the question of organization of the proposed District, election of the initial members of the Board of Directors and the voting upon certain ballot issues and ballot questions concerning taxes, debt, revenue, and spending summarized below, as applied to the proposed District.

At said election, the eligible electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District.

The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the next regular election following organization are: Bryan Horan Thomas M. Clark The names of the persons nominated for Director to serve until the second regular election following organization are: Josh Brgoch There are no candidates for this position There are no candidates for this position At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for the following Ballot Issues and Ballot Questions certified by the proposed District: BALLOT ISSUE A (Operations Tax Increase-Unlimited Mill Levy) BALLOT ISSUE B (Operations and Maintenance– Fees) BALLOT ISSUE C (Capital Costs – Ad Valorem Taxes) BALLOT ISSUE D (Sales Tax) BALLOT ISSUE E (Revenue Debt Question) BALLOT ISSUE F (Special Assessment Debt) BALLOT ISSUE G (Water Debt) BALLOT ISSUE H (Sanitation Debt) BALLOT ISSUE I (Streets Debt) BALLOT ISSUE J (Traffic and Safety Debt) BALLOT ISSUE K (Parks and Recreation Debt) BALLOT ISSUE L (Transportation Debt) BALLOT ISSUE M (Television Relay Debt)

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BALLOT ISSUE N (Mosquito Control Debt) BALLOT ISSUE O (Security Debt) BALLOT ISSUE P (Business Recruitment Debt) BALLOT ISSUE Q (Fire Protection Debt) BALLOT ISSUE R (Operations and Maintenance Debt) BALLOT ISSUE S (Refunding) BALLOT ISSUE T (Reimbursement Agreements as Debt) BALLOT ISSUE U (De-TABOR) BALLOT ISSUE V (TABOR non-ad valorem tax revenues) BALLOT ISSUE W (Mortgage) BALLOT ISSUE X (Intergovernmental Agreement Authorization) BALLOT ISSUE Y (Multi-Fiscal Year IGA) BALLOT ISSUE Z (Master IGA and Private Parties) BALLOT QUESTION AA (Organize District) BALLOT QUESTION BB (Term Limits Elimination) BALLOT QUESTION CC (Transportation Authorization) BALLOT QUESTION DD (Cable Television Authorization) Eligible electors may apply for new or replacement mail ballots and return voted mail ballots to the office of the Designated Election Official which is also the ballot drop-off/walk-in voting location: at Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203. The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from April 11, 2022 through May 2, 2022, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 3, 2022 (Election Day). Please contact the office of the Designated Election Official at (303) 839-3800 to coordinate walk in voting or drop off of ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the estimated operating and debt service mill levies for the first year following the organization of the District is a total of 60 mills. The estimated fiscal year spending for the first year following the organization of the District is $100,000 for each District. The proposed Piney Lake Trails Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2 consist of a total of approximately 335.187 acres of land generally located east of N. Piney Lake Road and south of County Line Road, Douglas County, Colorado.

By: /s/ Becky Johnson Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 941739 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horse Creek Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: VACANT: Next Regular Election, May 2023 Ray Bockness: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Richard Wild Second Regular Election, May 2025 /s/Matt Cohrs (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Matt Cohrs Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: mcohrs@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No. 941764 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION 402-6. Applicants, based on the Colorado Division of Water Resources online aquifer determination tool, OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE estimate the following annual amounts of nontributary and not-nontributary underlie the Property: DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL Public Notice ROBINSON RANCH DISTRICT 2022CW3028 RICHARD B GREEN LIVING TRUST, ATTN: Richard B.METROPOLITAN Green, Trustee, 11245 E DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. Water Supply Availability Parker Rd, Parker, CO, 80138. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS AND Upper Denver Upper LaramieTotals FEBRUARY 2022 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION APPROVAL OF PLAN Arapahoe FOR AUGMENTATION IN DOUGLAS COUNTY. SubjectGIVEN Property: 2 Robinson NOTICE IS HEREBY by the Dawson* Fox Hills TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Ranch District, contiguous parcels 79.101 acres generally located of theMetropolitan W1/2, and the W1/2 Douglas of the County, Not-Nontributary (NNT) 28.3 0.00 totaling0.00 0.00 28.3 in the E1/2 Colorado, that at the close of business on the E1/2, of the 6th P.M., Parker, CO, 80104, Nontributary (NT) 0.00of the SW1/4, 35.0 Section 22.916, Township 13.0 6 South, Range 70.9 65 West sixty-third Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and (63rd) day before thesole election there Douglas County, State of Colorado, as shown on Exhibit Property”).

Applicant is the certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of FEBRUARY 2022 for each County Total Combined NNT and NT 99.2 A (“Subject were not more candidates for director than offices owner of the Property and has an provided to all lien holders as required under candidates affected. to and be filled at the election, including *Annual amount reduced by 1 acre-foot per year forSubject Well Permit No. 141685, exemptnotice domestic andmortgage Dawson Aquifer well on Subjectcandidates; affidavits of intent to the be write-in livestock well located on the Property.C.R.S. § 37-92-302(2)(b). Well Permits: There is currently one Lowerfiling 22CW3017 SHARI FISHER HINDS AND DAVID HINDS, 5309 Best Road, Larkspur, Colorado 80118, Teletherefore, theunder election to be held on May 3, 2022 is Property operating under Well Permit No. 42729-F, which will continue to operate its existing permit. phone: 510-282-8388. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY AND hereby cancelled pursuant to 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. Additional, permits be applied for to construction The water water supply supply availability availabilitylisted listedininthe the tableabove abovewell based on aawill 100-year lifeprior in accordance accordance with of wells. Source of Water Rights: The NOT-NONTRIBUTARY SOURCES in DOUGLAS COUNTY. Please send all pleadings and correspondence The table isisbased on 100-year aquifer aquifer life in with Upper Aquifer is not-nontributary as defined in amounts C.R.S. and the Lower Dawson, C.R.S. §§37-90-137(4)(b)(I).

37-90-137(4)(b)(I).Applicants Applicants claim the right to withdraw morethe than the average annual to: William D. Wombacher, Esq., Stacy L. Brownhill, Esq., Nazarenus Stack & Wombacher LLC, 5299 DTC C.R.S. claim the Dawson right to withdraw more than average annual amounts listed § 37-90-103(10.7), The following candidates for director are and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary asdeclared defined inelected C.R.S. §by37-90-103(10.5).

Blvd., Suite 610, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. 2. Overview. Applicants seek to adjudicate the Denver above pursuant to Rule to 8ARule of the8A Statewide Rules, 2Arapahoe, C.C.R. 7. Proposed Uses.

Domestic, commercial, listed above pursuant of theDenver, Statewide Rules,§2402-7.

C.C.R. § 402-7. 7.

Proposed Uses.

Domestic, acclamation: Basin Aquifers underlying approximately 40 acres owned by Applicants in Douglas County, Colorado (“Prop- industrial, irrigation, livestock watering,livestock fire protection, recharge, recreation, augmentation, Amounts Decreed in storage, Prior Cases: The exchange, waterstorage, in the Lower Dawson, Mitchell Denver, Trevey Arapahoe and Laramie FoxMay, 2025 3-year Term, Until commercial, industrial, irrigation, watering, fire protection, recharge, recreation, erty”), depicted on Exhibit A. This includes not-nontributary water in the Upper Dawson Aquifer and nontributary and replacement, both on and and replacement, off the Property.

Applicants the Subject right to reuse and claim successive usesto in the following prior cases: Case No. Hillsboth aquifers the Property was the quantified exchange, augmentation, on andunderlying offalso theclaim Property.

Applicants also right water in the Denver, Upper Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifers. 3. Subject Property. 40 acres located of the water to extinction, and the right to lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of the water. 8. Places of Use. By: /s/ Dianne Miller reuse andseeks successive uses to extinction, andThe the decree right lease, convey, or otherwise of 1993CW113: in Case No. 1993CW113 (the “93CW113 Decree”) quantified the following in the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 16, Township 10 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., also known as Applicant the right to of usethe thewater legally available groundwater lyingtobelow the Property both on thedispose Property Designated Election Official the water.

Places of Use. seeks the right to not uselimited the groundwater lying below 16, Township amounts underlying the legally E1/2 ofavailable the W1/2 of the SW1/4, Section 6 South, Range 65 West of 5309 Best Road, Larkspur, Colorado 80118 in Douglas County, as shown on Exhibit A. Applicants are the sole and off the 8.

Property.

Uses off Applicant the Property include, but are to, other lands contiguous to the Property Robinson Ranch Metropolitan District the Property both on the Property and off the Property.

Uses off the Property include, but are not limited theThe 6th Water P.M.,Court Douglas County: over the subject matter of this apowners of the Property and have provided notice to all mortgage and lien holders as required under C.R.S. § and owned by the Applicant. 9. Jurisdiction. has jurisdiction to, otherpursuant lands contiguous Property and by the WHEREFORE, Applicant. 9. Jurisdiction.

The Water Court 37-92-302(2)(b). 4. Well Permits. There is one existing domestic well on the Property under Well Permit 141685. plication to C.R.S. to §§ the 37-92-302(2) and owned 37-90-137(6).

Applicants respectfully request Legal Notice No. 941711 This well will continue to operate under its existing permit. Additional well permits will be applied for prior to the enter a over rulingthe thatsubject grants matter the determination of groundwater rights requested for the nontributary hasCourt jurisdiction of this application pursuant to C.R.S. §§ herein 37-92-302(2) and 37-90Publication: March 24, 2022 Aquifer Annual Amount First (acre-feet) construction of additional wells. 5. Source of Water Rights. The source of the groundwater to be withdrawn Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifers and the not-nontributary Dawson 137(6). Upper WHEREFORE, Applicants respectfully request theLower CourtDawson enter Upper a(NT) ruling thatAquifer, grants and the 7.6Last Publication: March 24, 2022 from the Upper Dawson Aquifer is not-nontributary as described in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7). The source of grants such other and further relief as the Court deems appropriate.

Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres determination of groundwater rights requested herein for the nontributary Denver, Upper Arapahoe, and Denver (NT) 23.0 groundwater to be withdrawn from the Denver, Upper Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifers is nontributary Laramie-Fox Aquifers and the Upper Dawson Aquifer,INand grants such other and as defined in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.5).6. Estimated Amounts and Rates of Withdrawal. The wells will withdraw THE WATER Hills RIGHTS CLAIMED BY not-nontributary THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT Public Notice Arapahoe (NT) PRIORITY ANY WATER 18.3 further relief as theOR Court deems appropriate. the groundwater at rates of flow necessary to efficiently withdraw the entire decreed amounts. Applicants will RIGHTS CLAIMED HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION Hills AND OWNERS OF AFFECT- 13.0 Laramie-Fox (NT) withdraw the subject groundwater through wells to be located at any location on the Property, and Applicant ED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER NOTICE OF CANCELLATION THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY waives any 600-foot spacing rule as described in C.R.S. § 37-90-137(2)(b)(I)(B) for wells located on the Property. BARRED. and 93CW113 Decreed Uses: Used and reused, used, and after use leased, sold or otherwise The estimated average annual amounts of withdrawal available from the subject aquifers as indicated below are WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS successively DIVISION AND based upon the Denver Basin Rules, 2 C.C.R. § 402-6. Applicants, based on the Colorado Division of Water YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIEDRIGHTS that any party whoAPPEAR wishes oppose an application, an amended application, commercial, disposed of fortoTO municipal, domestic, industrial, agricultural, irrigation, stock watering, §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. OWNERS OF AFFECTED MUST OBJECT WITHINorTHE TIME PROVIDED Resources online aquifer determination tool, estimate the following annual amounts of nontributary and not- may file with the OR Water P. O. Box 2038, Greeley,fish CO and 80632, a verified Opposition,storage, setting and augmentation. Case No. 1994CW061: recreational, wildlife, fire Statement protection,ofexchange,

BY STATUTE BEClerk, FOREVER BARRED. nontributary underlie the Property: forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain NOTICE IS HEREBY by the Parker The decree in Case No. 1994CW061 (the “94CW61 Decree”) quantified the following amountsGIVEN underlying conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of APRIL 30, 2022 (forms available on Homestead Metropolitan District, Douglas County, the thebe E1/2 the SW1/4, 16, $192.00 Township 6 South, 65 Westthat of the 6th P.M., YOU ARE HEREBY orNOTIFIED thatoffice), anyW1/2 party who wishes application, or an filing amended www.courts.state.co.us in the Clerk’s and of must filedofasto anoppose OriginalanSection and include fee. Range Colorado, at the close Douglas of business on the application, may file withofthe Water Clerk, P. O.beBox 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of County: A copy of each Statement Opposition must also served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an sixty-third day before the election, there were not Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted more candidates for director than offices to be Legal Notice No.: 941722 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 including candidates filing affidavits of intent only in part or on certain conditions.

Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of APRIL AquiferCounty News-Press Annual Amount filled, (acre-feet) First Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas be write-in candidates; therefore, the election 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in theLower Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Dawson (NT) 7.4to to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon 23.3 Denver (NT) the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed Arapahoe (NT) 18.2 with the Water Clerk.

Laramie-Fox Hills (NT) 13.1 Public Notice <<<------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------>>> DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO 94CW61 Decreed Uses: Used and reused, successively used, and after use leased, sold or otherwise FEBRUARY PUBLICATION 2022CW3028 RICHARD B GREEN LIVING TRUST, ATTN: Richard B. Green, Trustee, 11245 E2022 WATER RESUME of for municipal, domestic, industrial, Parker Rd, Parker, CO, 80138.

APPLICATION UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS AND TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTEDdisposed IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1agricultural, commercial, irrigation, stock watering, FEBRUARY 2022 WATERFOR RESUME PUBLICATION recreational, fish and wildlife, fire protection, storage, and augmentation. Estimated Amounts: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. that the following is a resume of all waterexchange, right applications APPROVAL TO: OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION IN APPLICATIONS DOUGLAS COUNTY. Subject Property: 2 37-92-302, you are notified Applicant estimates theduring following annual of Upper Dawson Aquifer groundwater may be available certain filed in the Office of the Water Clerk the month of amount FEBRUARY 2022 for contiguous parcels totaling 79.101 acres generally located in the E1/2 of the W1/2, and theand W1/2 of amendments the for withdrawal: each County affected.

E1/2, 37-92-302, of the SW1/4, Section 6 South, Range 65water Westright of applications the 6th P.M., CO, 80104, Pursuant to C.R.S. you are notified16, thatTownship the following is a resume of all andParker, certain amendments filed in the County, State of Colorado, as shown oneach Exhibit Aaffected. (“Subject Property”). Applicant is the sole Office of the Douglas Water Clerk during the month of FEBRUARY 2022 for County

Aquifer Upper Dawson (NNT)*

owner of the Subject Property and has provided notice to all mortgage and lien holders as required under

2022CW3028 RICHARD B GREEN LIVING TRUST, ATTN: Richard B. Green, 11245 E Parker Parker, 80138. APPLIC.R.S. § 37-92-302(2)(b).

Well Permits: There is currently oneTrustee, Lower Dawson AquiferRd, well on theCO, Subject CATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS AND OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION IN DOUGLAS Property operating under Well Permit No.APPROVAL 42729-F, which will continue to operate under its existingCOUNTY. permit. Subject Property: 2 contiguous parcels totaling 79.101 acres generally located in the E1/2 of the W1/2, and the W1/2 of the E1/2, of the SW1/4, Additional, well Range permits for prior toCO, construction of wells.

Source Water Rights: Theon Exhibit A Section 16, Township 6 South, 65will Westbeof applied the 6th P.M., Parker, 80104, Douglas County, State of of Colorado, as shown Upper Dawson is not-nontributary as defined C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7), and the Lower (“Subject Property”).

ApplicantAquifer is the sole owner of the Subject Propertyin and has provided notice to all mortgage and lienDawson, holders as required under C.R.S.Denver, § 37-92-302(2)(b).

There is currently one are Lower Dawson Aquifer well onin theC.R.S. Subject operating under Well Arapahoe,Well andPermits: Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers nontributary as defined § Property 37-90-103(10.5).

Permit No. 42729-F, which will continue to operate its existing permit.

Additional, permitsArapahoe will be applied prior to Fox construction of Amounts Decreed in Prior Cases: under The water in the Lower Dawson,well Denver, and for Laramie wells. Source of Water Rights: The Upper Dawson Aquifer is not-nontributary as defined in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7), and the Lower Hills aquifers underlying the Subject Property was quantified in the following prior cases: Case No. Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary as defined in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.5). Amounts Decreed in Prior Cases: TheDenver, decreeArapahoe in Case and No.Laramie 1993CW113 (the “93CW113 Decree”) quantified The water in1993CW113: the Lower Dawson, Fox Hills aquifers underlying the Subject Propertythe wasfollowing quantified in the folamounts underlying the E1/2 The of the W1/2 theNo. SW1/4, Section(the 16,“93CW113 TownshipDecree”) 6 South,quantified Range 65 of amounts lowing prior cases: Case No. 1993CW113: decree in of Case 1993CW113 theWest following underlying the the W1/2 of theCounty: SW1/4, Section 16, Township 6 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Douglas County: theE1/2 6thofP.M., Douglas

Aquifer Lower Dawson (NT) Denver (NT) Arapahoe (NT) Laramie-Fox Hills (NT)

Annual Amount (acre-feet) 7.6 23.0 18.3 13.0

93CW113 Decreed Uses: Used and reused, successively used, and after use leased, sold or otherwise disposed of for municipal, domestic, industrial, agricultural, commercial, irrigation, stock watering, recreational, fish and wildlife, fire protection, exchange, storage, and augmentation. Case No. 1994CW061: The decree in Case No. 1994CW061 (the “94CW61 Decree”) quantified the following amounts underlying the W1/2 of the E1/2 of the SW1/4, Section 16, Township 6 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Douglas County: Aquifer Lower Dawson (NT) Denver (NT) Arapahoe (NT) Laramie-Fox Hills (NT)

Annual Amount (acre-feet) 7.4 23.3 18.2 13.1

94CW61 Decreed Uses: Used and reused, successively used, and after use leased, sold or otherwise

Annual Amount (acre-feet) 14.3

10 of Upper *The total estimated amount Dawson AquiferDawson groundwater is 18.3 acre-feet per year. acre-feet The amount this application is reduced by *The total estimated amount of Upper Aquifer groundwater is 18.3 per inyear.

The amount 4 acre-feet annually and reserved for any exempt purposes.

Proposed Use for andany reuse, successive use, and after use leased, sold or in this application is reduced by 4 acre-feet annually andUses: reserved exempt purposes.

Proposed Uses: otherwise disposed of for domestic, industrial, agricultural, commercial, irrigation, stock watering, recreational, fish and wildlife, fire protection, Use andand reuse, successiveJurisdiction: use, and after sold or otherwise disposed ofoffor exchange, storage, augmentation.

The use Courtleased, has jurisdiction over the subject matter thisdomestic, applicationindustrial, pursuant to C.R.S. §§ agricultural, commercial, stock watering, recreational, fish toand wildlife, fire protection,10 acre-feet 37-90-137(6), 37-92-203(1), 37-92-302(2).irrigation, Summary of Plan for Augmentation: Groundwater be Augmented: Approximately per year for 100 years of Upper Dawson Aquifer groundwater, as follows: 0.3 acre-feet per year for in-house use in 1 single-family residence, 0.2 acre-feet per year for watering of up to 16 large domestic animals, and 9.5 acre-feet per year for up to 4.3 acres of irrigation of home lawn, 11 garden, trees, hay, and pasture. Water Rights to be Used for Augmentation: Return flows from the use of not nontributary and nontributary groundwater and direct discharge of nontributary groundwater. Statement of Plan for Augmentation: The Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater will be used for domestic purposes, including in-house use, irrigation, stockwatering, and fire protection, through one or more wells, both on and off the Subject Property. Applicant reserves the right to amend the amount and uses without amending the application or republishing the same. Sewage treatment for in-house use will be provided by non-evaporative septic systems. Return flows from in-house use will be approximately 90% of that use, and return flows from irrigation use will be approximately 15% of that use. During pumping Applicant will replace actual depletions pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5). Depletions occur to the Cherry Creek stream system and return flows accrue to that creek system and are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicant will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Applicant requests the Court approve the above underground water rights and augmentation plan, find that Applicant has complied with C.R.S. § 37-90-137(4) and water is legally available for withdrawal, find there will be no material injury to the owners of or persons entitled to use water under any vested water right or decreed conditional water right, and grant such other and further relief as is appropriate. 5 Pages.

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of APRIL 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No.: 941723 First Publication: March 24, 2022

Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Public Notices pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: James E. Marshall: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Thomas J. Brinkman: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Lisa S. Brinkman: Next Regular Election, May 2023 Vacant: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Vacant: Next Regular Election, May 2023 /s/ Ann Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No. 941707 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS THE VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for The Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 9 (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled.

The following offices remain vacant: VACANT: Until May 2025 VACANT: Until May 2025 /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Jennifer Gruber Tanaka WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Legal Notice No. 941714 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hunting Hill Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixtythird day before the election to be conducted on May 3, 2022, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: David F. Hoffman: Three (3) year term Jayne Veeder: Three (3) year term Howard R. Tallman: Three (3) year term Vacant: One (1) year term By:/s/ Megan M. Liesmaki Designated Election Official Hunting Hill Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. 941730 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION

BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE THUNDERBIRD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Thunderbird Water and Sanitation District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Bruce Boydstun: Three -Year Term Barry Gager: Three-Year Term THUNDERBIRD WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT By:/s/ Peggy Rupp Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 941716 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Castlewood Ranch Metropolitan District, Douglas County,

Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Caryn Johnson; Second Regular Election, May 2025 Steven G. Peterson; Second Regular Election, May 2025 David Mulay: Next Regular Election, May 2023 Vacant: Next Regular Election, May 2023 Vacant: Next Regular Election, May 2023 /s/ David Solin (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: David Solin Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: dsolin@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No. 941704 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE WEST DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the West Douglas County Fire Protection District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Jeff Gregory: Three-Year Term to 2025 John M. Krey: Three-Year Term to 2025 Mark H. Adams: Three-Year Term to 2025 Whitney Vincent: One-Year Term to 2023 WEST DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By:/s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 941749 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled for each District, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 3, 2022, are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for each District: Vacant: until the next regular election (May 2, 2023) Darryl Jones: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) Elizabeth Matthews: until the second regular election (May 6, 2025) DATED: March 7, 2022 /s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official for the Rampart Range Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Legal Notice No. 941725 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Jordan Crossing Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Vacant: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Vacant: Second Regular Election, May 2025 Vacant: Second Regular Election, May 2025 /s/ Ann Finn (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Ann Finn Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835

Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: afinn@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No. 941706 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL TALLMAN GULCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Tallman Gulch Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled pursuant to 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation: Stephanie Stewart 3-Year Term, Until May, 2025 Andrew Stewart 3-Year Term, Until May, 2025 By: /s/ Dianne Miller Designated Election Official Tallman Gulch Metropolitan District Legal Notice No. 941713 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Owner 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Sealed BIDS for the 2022 Parkway Landscape Conversion Project consisting of replacement of bluegrass with native type grass species at 3 locations along parkways within Highlands Ranch will be received by: Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Until 2:00 p.m., (Local Time), April 14, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2022 at the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO. A Bid Opening is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 14, 2022, at 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Electronic copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained after 10:00 a.m. on March 31, 2022 by contacting Emmalyn White at ewhite@highlandsranch.org.

For questions regarding this project, please contact the Project Manager, Dirk Ambrose at dambrose@highlandsranch.org.

Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District By: Tammy Tucker Date: March 31, 2022 Legal Notice No. 941762 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 3/8/22 Project Title: 2021 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement Project Town of Castle Rock Contractor: Chato’s Concrete LLC. 8326 Quivas 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 April 1, 2022, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock CO 80109-7886, on or before April 1, 2022.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Frank Castillo, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 941684 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS Separate sealed bids for the O’BRIEN PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS (CIP 22-024-CI) as described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, will be received by electronic bid through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker until 2:00 pm local time, April 20, 2022 and then publicly opened and read aloud via an online Zoom conference. The Zoom conference information will be added to BidNet via a Communication prior to the bid date.

Electronic construction plans, specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained on

Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www. bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker on or after 9:00 a.m. on March 23, 2022.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount of at least five percent (5%) of the Bid. The vendors can upload their bid bond when responding online. The bond will be retained by the Town as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into a Contract and Performance, Payment and Maintenance bond in accordance with his bid when notified of the award.

The Town shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes which impact the technical submission of Bids are required. Addenda will be posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www.bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker.

Plan Holders are responsible for either revisiting website prior to the due date to ensure that they have any addenda which may have been issued after the initial download.

The Plan Holder shall certify its acknowledgment of the addendum by signing the addendum and returning it with its Bid. In the event of conflict with the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior addenda only to the extent specified.

The extent of the work is approximately as follows: O’Brien Park is an existing park located off of MainStreet and Victorian Drive in Parker, CO. The improvements include removal of the existing playground, and replacement with a new inclusive playground. Site improvements include concrete paving, new playground equipment, shade structures, climbing wall, playground surfacing (artificial turf and poured-in-place), fencing, electrical, irrigation and landscaping.

DESCRIPTION Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the time fixed for closing them. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, to waive technical defects accordingly as the best interest of the Town may be served, may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the Owner.

All bidders questions and inquires shall be directed to the Town of Parker’s Project Manager, Brett Collins at bcollins@parkeronline.org on or before April 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

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. 941756 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website.

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #018-22, Grant Writing Services” prior to the due date and time.

Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 4:00 p.m., on Monday, April 18, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any responses so received will be returned unopened.

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

Please direct any questions concerning this RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 941757 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Notice of Final Payment/Final Settlement Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board Notice is hereby given that at 12:00 p.m. on April 18, 2022, the STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD shall make final payment and settlement to the following contractors in connection with all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the referenced project: 1. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., in the amount of $7,190.02, pursuant to the contract dated July 12, 2019 for work performed in Sterling Ranch Filing No. 2, Townhomes.

Any person, individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association or other legal entity 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 supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor may, at any lime and up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted ID be done, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim.

All such claims shall be filed with the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board, 8155 Piney River Ave., Suite 150, Littleton, CO 80125 on or before the above-mentioned dale and time of final settlement.

Failure on the part at a claimant to timely file a verified statement of the amount due shall relieve the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board from any and all liability for making payment to the claimant.

BY ORDER OF THE STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD

Public Notice Invitation to Bid Sealed Bids for construction of the Yosemite Street Waterline Replacement will be received

by SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT ("Owner", “District”) at the District’s office, 3722 East Orchard Road, Centennial, Colorado 80121, and publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on April 28, 2022.

The Work generally consists of furnishing, delivering, constructing, installing, connecting, and testing approximately 14,500-linear feet of 20-inch waterline (open cut and pipe burst), 3,500-linear feet of open cut 12-inch waterline, lateral connections, isolation valves, fire hydrants, blow-off assemblies, air release valves, and pressure regulating valves.

Existing pipe material includes cast iron. Work takes place within the jurisdictions of City of Centennial, City of Lone Tree, and SEMSWA. This project also includes extensive scheduling, permitting, and traffic control.

Contract Documents may be obtained electronically by emailing Kate Henske, PE (khenske@burnsmcd.com) and Mitchell Bailey (mabailey2@burnsmcd.com) with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company. A Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each Bid. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 1:30 p.m., April 7, 2022, at 3722 East Orchard Road, Littleton, Colorado 80121.

Legal Notice No. 941761 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ____________________________________ Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #018-22 GRANT WRITING SERVICES Douglas County Government respectfully requests information from experienced and qualified individuals and/or firms to provide professional grant writing services.

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

The RFQ documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and

Legal Notice No. 941759 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Published in: Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #017-22 PURCHASE & APPLICATION of DUST SUPPRESSANT The Department of Public Works Operations of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified companies for the provision of the Purchase and Application of Dust Suppressant, as specified.

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

IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website.

While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 017-22, Purchase & Application of Dust Suppressant” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00am on Friday, April 8, 2022 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

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

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Public Notices Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S. To Respondent Father, Adam Del Fair: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Stepparent Adoption and a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights has been filed by Richard Andrew Dunham concerning the minor child, Brielle Marie Olson, in Douglas County case 2021JA54. If you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of that Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.

A hearing on the adoption and termination of parental rights shall be set no earlier than 35 days from the date of this Notification. Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, may likely result in termination of your parental rights to the minor child.

Legal Notice No. 941747 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV30348, Division/ Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 22000247 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff: v.

JESSE A. TARIN et al., Defendant(s)

Case No. 22CV30029 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE: You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.

The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint in Foreclosure, and District Civil Case Cover Sheet DATE: January ___, 2022 TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: /s/* Richard W. Johnston *Original signature on file at the office of Tobey & Johnston, P.C. This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons.

This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on January 13, 2022, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately

Regarding: Lot 246, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 111-B, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Also known as: 2288 Gold Dust Trail, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129; also known as: 2288 Gold Dust Tr Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (the “Property”)

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day May 2022, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above- described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $10,795.48 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Wendy E. Weigler WINZENBURG LEFF PURVIS & PAYNE LLP 8020 SHAFFER PKWY SUITE 300 LITTLETON, CO 80127, 3038631870 Dated 3/10/2022, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 941560 First Publication: 3/10/2022 Last Publication: 4/7/2022 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff(s): THE TOWN HOMES AT RED HAWK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s): RENEE BROOKS; NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; CHRISTINE DUFFY, DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 56 Inverness Drive East, Suite 103 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Atty. Reg. #: 19823

Legal Notice No. 941597 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2021CV30680, Division/ Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 22000267 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Plaintiff: v.

MOHAMMAD R FALLAHI et al.

Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 44, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 67-B, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 6634 Laguna Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130; also known as: 6634 Laguna Cir Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on January 11, 2022, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day May 2022, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above- described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $11,042.00 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above- described lien is Wendy E. Weigler #28419 with WINZENBURG LEFF PURVIS & PAYNE LLP 8020 SHAFFER PKWY SUITE 300 LITTLETON, CO 80127, (303) 863-1870

Dated 3/10/2022, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 941592 First Publication: 3/10/2022 Last Publication: 4/7/2022 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV030131, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 22000292 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY JORDAN CROSSING HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff: v.

LYLE M. TATE; CAROLINE E. HERZL, et al.

Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 11, BLOCK 3, JORDAN CROSSING FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 17021 White Alba Lane, Parker, CO 80134 ("Property").; also known as: 17021 White Alba Ln Parker, CO 80134 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on May 26, 2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE - NAMED DEFENDANTS Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 12th day May 2022, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $7,460.55 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Kathryn Willard #50236 with VIALFOTHERINGHAM LAWYERS 12600 W Colfax Ave C200 Lakewood, CO 80215, 720-943-8811 Dated 3/24/2022, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

COMPANY A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION C/O COLORADO SHEA HOMES LP - KEVIN P MURPHY VICE PRESIDENT COLORADO DIVISION MISSION VIEJO COMPANY A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION C/O COLORADO SHEA HOMES LP - JAMES B BORGEL ASSISTANT SECRETARY MISSION VIEJO COMPANY A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION C/O COLORADO SHEA HOMES LP

By: /s/ Cheryl A. Layne Clerk of the Combined Court 4000 Justice Way Castle, Rock, Colorado 80109 Legal Notice No. 941596 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 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 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: KYLE DEAN COLLINSWORTH & JEANETTE NADINE COLLINSWORTH - OCCUPANT BUFFALO PLAINS 22 LLC - ANNE-MARIE FRISZELL & STEVEN J FRISZELL AKA STEVEN JAMES FRISZELL You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November 2017 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 18-A PERRY PARK 1 PER LLAC 2020072726 0.889 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of KYLE DEAN COLLINSWORTH & JEANETTE NADINE COLLINSWORTH for said year 2016 That on the 17th day of November 2021 said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to BUFFALO PLAINS 22 LLC. That said BUFFALO PLAINS 22 LLC on the 17th day of November 2021 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 30th day of June 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 17th day of March 2022 /s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer

Public Notice MARCH 1, 2022: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Members of the Homeowners Association of Players Club Villas Townhomes, Inc. have, following due Notice to all Members, at a meeting held on December 16, 2021 approved the following: THIRD AMENDED AND FIRST RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF PLAYERS CLUB VILLAS TOWNHOMES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS AMENDED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS

Legal Notice No. 941609 First Publication: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Published In: Douglas County News Press

(collectively the Association’s “Governing Documents”)

PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 Douglas/Elbert Combined Court Domestic Cases CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in the Court during the month of September, 2021 under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, C.R.S. 14-10-107(4) (a) has ordered five publications of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings: Case No.: 2021 DR1 Names of Parties: Estela L Melgar Versus: Juan Antonio Nature of Action: Dissolution of Marriage You are further notified that a copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by this notice if he or she fails to appear or file a response within thirty (30) days after the date of publication.

Dated this 14th Day of September, 2021

LOT 29 BLOCK 5 HIGHLANDS RANCH # 5 .094 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of NORMA A STALEY & TRENTON J STALEY for said year 2016 That on the 17th day of November 2021 said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to BUFFALO PLAINS 22 LLC. That said BUFFALO PLAINS 22 LLC on the 17th day of November 2021 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 30th day of June 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 17th day of March 2022 /s/ David Gill Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 941690 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Water Court Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO FEBRUARY 2022 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of FEBRUARY 2022 for each County affected.

Legal Notice No. 941651 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Misc. Private Legals

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of November 2017 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13, LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

The Association governs this common interest community as is described in the recorded Plat Maps and the following Reception Numbers: 305818-1983; 305819-1983; 318160-1983; 317035-1983; 317036-1983; 341581-1984; 360422-1985; 9466309-1994; and 9466310-1994 More specifically described at Exhibit “A” of the above-referenced Third Amended Declaration.

At least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the Owners of Lots or of the Association listed above have approved by vote taken at the December 16, 2021 meeting to the adoption, filing and recording of the above listed amended Governing Documents.

To obtain a copy of these Governing Documents, please contact: Howard J. Beck or Jennifer Urdiales; Beck, Payne, Frank & Piper, P.C.; 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 200; Aurora, CO 80014; Telephone: (303) 750-1567; Facsimile: (303) 7507530; Email: mail@beckpayne.com.

Legal Notice No. 941728 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 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 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: NORMA A STALEY & TRENTON J STALEY AKA TRENTON JAMES STALEY - OCCUPANT - BUFFALO PLAINS 22 LLC - MISSION VIEJO

***AMENDED***21CW3185, TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, Attn: Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, (720)733-6000, mmarlowe@crgov. com. Serve all pleadings on: Madoline WallaceGross and Anthony J. Basile, Lyons Gaddis, P.C., P.O. Box 978, Longmont, CO 80502-0978, (303)776-9900. mwg@lyonsgaddis.com; abasile@lyonsgaddis.com.

FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL WATER STORAGE RIGHTS AND FOR CONDITIONAL APPROPRIATIVE RIGHT OF EXCHANGE IN MORGAN, LOGAN, WASHINGTON, AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES. 2. Background. In the original application, Applicant sought a conditional water storage right in Prewitt Reservoir via the Prewitt Inlet Canal and a conditional water storage right in Fremont Butte Reservoir via a pump and pipeline from the Prewitt Reservoir. A delivery pipeline from Prewitt Reservoir to Fremont Butte Reservoir may be used to convey water to storage in Fremont Butte Reservoir and to deliver water back to Prewitt Reservoir or directly to a pipeline from or in the vicinity of Prewitt Reservoir to Rueter-Hess Reservoir for Applicant’s use. In this amended application, Applicant seeks an alternate point of diversion for the Prewitt Inlet Canal at the Bravo Ditch and an alternate point of storage for the Prewitt Reservoir in the Bravo Reservoir Complex for transportation to Fremont Butte Reservoir via a pump and pipeline. Applicant further seeks a conditional appropriative right of exchange between the Bravo Reservoir Complex and the Prewitt Inlet Canal for delivery to Fremont Butte Reservoir. Maps showing the location of the relevant structures and exchange points are attached hereto as EXHIBITS A, B, and C. Conditional Storage Rights 3. Name of Structures: TCR - Prewitt Reservoir and Bravo Reservoir Complex. A. Legal description of location of reservoirs: i. Original Point of Storage.

Storage space within the existing off-channel Prewitt Reservoir which is located in all or parts of Sections 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 in T.5N., R.54W. of the 6th P.M. and in parts of Sections 5, 6, and 7 in T.5N., R.53W. of the 6th P.M., in Washington County, Colorado and in part of Section 31, T.6N., R.53W. of the 6th P.M. and part of Section 36, T.6N., R.54W. of the 6th P.M. in Logan County, Colorado. The center of the outlet works in the dam of Prewitt Reservoir is located at: SE ¼ NE ¼ Section 2, T.5N., R.54W. of the 6th P.M. in Washington County, Colorado. ii. Alternate Points of Storage. Bravo Reservoir Complex will consist of any one or more of the following separate off-channel reservoirs as shown on EXHIBIT A attached hereto. a. Bravo Reservoir: to be located in all or parts of Sections 32 and 33 of T.9N., R.51W., 6th P.M., and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of T.8N., R.51W., 6th P.M. b. Talbott Reservoir: to be located in all or parts of Sections 22 and 27 of T.9N., R.51W., 6th P.M. c. Board Held Reservoir: to be located in all or parts of Section 6 of T.8N., R.51W., 6th P.M., and Section 1 of T.8N., R.52W., 6th P.M. d. Veeman Reservoir: to be located in all or parts of Sections 4, 5, and 8 of T8.N., R.51W., 6th P.M. B. Source: South Platte River. C. Name, capacity and point of diversion of ditch used to fill reservoir: i. Original Point of

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Public Notices Diversion. Prewitt Inlet Canal, which has an intake in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 24, T.5N., R.55W. of the 6th P.M. in Morgan County, Colorado, at a point approximately 1470 feet from the west line and 520 feet from the south line of said Section 24; the present capacity is estimated to be 695 cfs, but it may be capable of carrying 1,000 cfs. ii. Alternate Point of Diversion. Bravo Ditch diversion from the south side of the South Platte River in the SE/4 of Sec. 12, T.8N., R.52W. of the 6th P.M. in Logan County, at a point 1,710 feet from the south section line and 1,645 feet from the east section line. The decreed capacity of said ditch is a total of 60 cfs. D. Date of Appropriation: January 17, 2017. E. How appropriation was initiated: Applicant initiated this appropriation by: investigating junior storage opportunities on the lower South Platte River for its long term renewable water supply; discussing joint junior storage projects with Parker Water and Sanitation District (“Parker”); passing of Resolution No. 2017-012, by Town Council, which accepted the 2016 Water Resources Strategic Master Plan wherein the Town described this project with Parker; including the estimated cost of the project in capital planning and rates and fees studies conducted since 2017; conducting engineering studies to support the appropriation of new water supplies; passing a director’s resolution evidencing the appropriation; and approving and filing the application. F. Date water applied to beneficial use: Not applicable.

G. Volume claimed: 722 acre-feet, conditional cumulative with original point of storage at Prewitt Reservoir and alternate point of storage at Bravo Reservoir Complex, with the right to one refill, for storage and as a forebay for conveyance to and from storage in Fremont Butte Reservoir. H. Flow rate claimed: 111 cfs cumulative at the original point of diversion at Prewitt Inlet Canal and alternate point of diversion at the Bravo Ditch. I. Capacity and surface area of reservoirs: i.

Prewitt Reservoir. Surface area is 2321 acres.

Total storage of 32,300 acre-feet, with a current restriction of approximately 28,600 acre-feet. ii.

Bravo Reservoir Complex. Combined surface area of the Bravo Reservoir Complex is estimated to be up to 1,310 acres. Total cumulative storage 6,500 acre-feet. J. Proposed Uses: All municipal purposes including augmentation, replacement and exchange, with the right to use, reuse and successively use the return flows to extinction within Applicant’s service area boundaries by direct use, after storage and by exchange. K. Place of Use: Lands within Applicant’s water service area boundaries, as such boundaries currently exist or may exist in the future, and lands outside such boundaries by contract as of the filing of this application. A map of the Applicant’s current service area is attached hereto as EXHIBIT D. L. Reuse and Successive Use Operations: Applicant intends to fully consume water diverted pursuant to this storage right, and Applicant is appropriating the sewered and nonsewered return flows generated from the water right that accrues to Plum Creek and Cherry Creek and their respective tributaries.

Sewered effluent attributable to this water right will be discharged at the Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall located in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 21, T.7S., R.67W., 6th P.M., at a point 770 feet from the south section line and 100 feet from the west section line. The UTM coordinates are NAD 83, Zone 13, Easting 508185, Northing 4363729.

Sewered effluent attributable to this water right will also be discharged to Cherry Creek at the Pinery Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall, located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 10, T.7S., R.66W. of the 6th P.M. at a point 200 feet from the north section line and 1,440 feet from the west section line of said Section 10, or any location where the discharge may be relocated in the future. The sewered effluent and non-sewered return flows will be used, reused and successively used by direct use and exchange on Plum Creek and Cherry Creek. M. Operations: Water stored in Prewitt Reservoir or the Bravo Reservoir Complex will be released, delivered and/or transported via reservoirs (including Fremont Butte Reservoir), outlets, pumps and pipelines for ultimate delivery to storage in Rueter-Hess Reservoir, which intercepts Newlin Gulch at a point in the S1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 30, T.6S., R.66W., 6th PM in Douglas County Colorado. 4. Name of Structure: TCRFremont Butte Reservoir. A. Legal description of location of dam centerline: An on-channel reservoir where the dam axis crosses the thread of an unnamed draw at a point located in the NW 1/4, Section 35, T.4N., R.53W., 6th P.M. on the northern section line of Section 35 and is 885 feet from the west section line, in Washington County, Colorado. The western abutment will be in the SE 1/4, Section 27, T.4N., R.53W., 6th P.M., approximately 2,200 ft. from the east line and 200 ft. from the south line; the eastern abutment will be in the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 35, T.4N., R.53W., 6th P.M., approximately 800 ft. from the east line and 700 ft. from the north line. Applicant anticipates that Fremont Butte Reservoir will be located in all or parts of Sections 27, 33, 34, and 35, T.4N., R.53W., 6th P.M. and Sections 2, 3, 4, 10, and 11, T.3N., R.53W., 6th P.M. B. Source: South Platte River.

C. Surface area of highwater line: 1,870 acres. D. Vertical height of dam: 105 feet. E. Length of dam: Approximately 7,000 feet. F. Total capacity of reservoir: 72,000 acrefeet. Active capacity: 72,000 acre-feet. Dead storage: none (0 acre-feet). G. Volume claimed: 8,000 acre-feet, conditional, with the right to one refill. H. Name, capacity and point of diversion of ditch used to fill reservoir: Prewitt Inlet Canal described in paragraph 3.C.i or the Bravo Ditch described in paragraph 3.C.ii. I. Flow Rate Claimed: 111 cfs. This flow rate is cumulative for diversion to storage in Prewitt Reservoir, the Bravo Reservoir Complex, and Fremont Butte Reservoir as further described in paragraph 3. J. Date of Appropriation: January 17, 2017. K. How appropriation was initiated: Applicant initiated this appropriation by: investigating junior storage opportunities on the lower South Platte River for its long term renewable water supply; discussing joint junior storage projects with Parker; passing of Resolution No. 2017-012, by Town Council, which accepted the 2016 Water Resources Strategic Master Plan wherein the Town described this project with Parker; including the estimated cost of the project in capital planning and rates and fees studies conducted since 2017; conducting engineering studies to support the appropriation of new water supplies; passing a director’s resolution evidencing the appropriation; and approving and filing the application. L. Date water applied to beneficial use: Not applicable. M. Proposed Uses: See paragraph 3.J. N. Place of Use: See paragraph 3.K. O. Reuse and Successive Use Operations: See paragraph 3.L. P. Operations: Water may be diverted at the Prewitt Inlet Canal

on the South Platte River, either directly or by utilizing the TCR-Bravo-Prewitt Exchange (as further set forth in paragraph 5 and its subparts), delivered into space in Prewitt Reservoir, pumped at a rate of up to 250 cfs from Prewitt Reservoir (at the Fremont Butte Pumping Works and Pipeline), and delivered via pipeline to Fremont Butte Reservoir. Water may also be diverted at the Bravo Ditch on the South Platte River, delivered into space in the Bravo Reservoir Complex, and delivered via pipeline to Fremont Butte Reservoir or exchanged to the Prewitt Inlet Canal utilizing the TCR-Bravo-Prewitt Exchange (as further set forth in paragraph 5 and its subparts) and delivered by pipeline to Fremont Butte Reservoir.

Conditional APPROPRIATIVE Right OF EXCHANGE 5. Name of Exchange: TCR Bravo – Prewitt Exchange A. Downstream Termini: i. a point in Section 36, T.9N., R.52W., 6th P.M., 0 feet for the north section line and 2,150 feet from the west section line. ii. a point in Section 16, T.9N., R.51W., 6th P.M., 500 feet from the south section line and 0 feet from the east section line. iii. a point in Section 1, T.8N., R.52W., 6th P.M., 0 feet from the north section line and 850 feet from the east section line. B. Upstream Terminus: Prewitt Inlet Canal, see paragraph 3.C.i. C. Source: South Platte River. D. Date of Appropriation: January 17, 2017. E. Applicant initiated this appropriation by: investigating junior storage opportunities on the lower South Platte River for its long term renewable water supply; discussing joint junior storage projects with Parker; passing of Resolution No. 2017-012, by Town Council, which accepted the 2016 Water Resources Strategic Master Plan wherein the Town described this project with Parker; including the estimated cost of the project in capital planning and rates and fees studies conducted since 2017; conducting engineering studies to support the appropriation of new water supplies; passing a director’s resolution evidencing the appropriation; and approving and filing the amended application. F. Date Water Applied to Beneficial Use: Not applicable.

G. Amount Claimed: 111 cfs, conditional. H. Use: See paragraph 3.J. I. Operation: Applicant will cause lawfully stored water to be exchanged from one or more of the downstream termini at the Bravo Reservoir Complex up the South Platte River to the Prewitt Inlet Canal for diversion and subsequent storage and conveyance consistent with the operations outlined in this Amended Application. 6. Integrated Water Supply Plan. The storage water rights described herein are components of Applicant’s integrated water supply system, which consists of underground water rights, storage water rights, appropriative rights of exchange, surface water rights, non-tributary groundwater rights and plans for augmentation.

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37- 92-301(4)(B), work on one feature of the integrated system shall be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown for all features of the integrated system. 7. Owners of land upon which structures are or will be located. Names and addresses of owners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool. A. Prewitt Inlet Canal and Diversion Structure. State of Colorado, Dept. of Natural Resources, 122 E. Edison St., Brush, CO 80723 and Dixie Water LLC, 400 Poydras St., Ste 2100, New Orleans, LA 70130.

B. Prewitt Reservoir. Prewitt Reservoir Land Co. and/or Logan Irr. Dist., Iliff Irr. Dist., and MorganPrewitt Res. Co., PO Box 333, Sterling, CO 80751; and Patrick J. and Luann August Gebauer, c/o Luann August, 15488 Co. Rd. 57, Hillrose, CO 80733; Brundage Family Limited; Partnership Rlllp, 7837 South Perry Park Road, Larkspur, CO 80118; Colorado Board of Land Commissioners, 1127 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203; Colorado Division Of Wildlife & Wildlife Commission, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216; DPG Farms, LLC, 3300 South Parker Road, Ste 300, Aurora, CO 80014; Fritzler Andrew S Sub Trust; Ua Dtd 2-5-16 Created Under Harold Fritzler Living Trust; 16126 County Road 59.5, Merino, CO 80741; Fritzler Brian Douglas Sub Trust; Ua Dtd 2-5-2016 Created Under Harold Fritzler Living Trust; 15998 County Road 59.5, Merino, CO 80741; Fritzler Donna, 43205 Co Rd AA, Akron, CO 80720; Gen3 Farms LLC, PO Box 178, Merino, CO 80741; Kaiser Hilde Gill &; Jerald R Kaiser, 11213 West Asbury Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80227; Thompson Jeanne Gill, 3623 East Geddes Drive, Centennial, CO 80122; and 22 Ranch, 15335 US Highway 6, Rt 1, Box 86G, Merino, CO 80741. C. Bravo Reservoir may be constructed on land owned by: Don Manuello, 18295 Co. Rd. 367, Sterling, CO 80751; Timothy Ramey, 16263 Co. Rd. 32, Sterling, CO 80751; Donna and Darrin Manuello, 26335 Co. Rd. 385, Sterling, CO 80751; Home Ranch of Wyoming, 136 Washington Rd., Wheatland, WY 82201; Veeman Dairy, P.O. Box 336640, Greeley, CO 80633; AgCountry Revocable Trust, 19495 Co. Rd., 72, Eaton, CO 80615; and Colorado State Land Board, 1127 Sherman St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80203. D. Talbott Reservoir may be constructed on land owned by: Talbott Ranch, LLC, 28651 Co. Rd. 385, lliff, CO 80736; Home Ranch of Wyoming, 136 Washington Rd., Wheatland, WY 82201; and Alan Gerk, 27256 Co. Rd. 285, Iliff, CO 80736. E. Board Held Reservoir may be constructed on land owned by: Colorado State Land Board, 1127 Sherman St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80203; Veeman Dairy, P.O. Box 336640, Greeley, CO 80633; John Held, P.O. Box 1321, Sterling, CO 80751; Sterling Investments, LLC, 2220 Downing St., Denver, CO 80205; and Colorado Division of Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216. F. Veeman Reservoir may be constructed on land owned by: Veeman Dairy, P.O. Box 336640, Greeley, Co 80633; and AgCountry Revocable Trust, 19495 Co. Rd. 72, Eaton, CO 80615. G. The diversion structure of the Bravo Ditch is on land owned by: The Bravo Ditch Company, 24833 CR 385, Sterling, CO 80751; and City of Sterling, P.O. Box 4000, Sterling, CO 80751. H. Fremont Butte Reservoir.

Gary R. & Judith A. Anderson, 20750 Co. Rd. 46, Akron, CO 80720; Michael P. & Kendra A. Anderson, 46043 Co. Rd. Y, Akron, CO 80720; Vickie L. Armstrong, 678 W. 11th St., Akron, CO 80720; Arthur D. Cline, 46667 Co. Rd. AA, Akron, CO 80720; Colorado State Land Board, Department of Natural Resources, 1313 Sherman St., Rm. 620, Denver, CO 80203; Phyllis E. Covey, 15267 S. Co. Rd. 212, Blair, OK 73526; Fincher Land Company LLC, 45997 Co. Rd. U, Akron, CO 80720; David E. Garcia, 309 Bocage Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82009; Kory A. & Shanan Nicole Kessinger, 21250 Co. Rd. 50, Akron, CO 80720; Lila L. Kessinger, PO Box 414, Akron, CO 80720; and Ellen W. Stratton, c/o Jill Dreher, PO Box 248,

Akron, CO 80720. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests the Court enter a decree approving Applicant’s conditional storage rights, alternate points of diversion and storage, and conditional appropriative right of exchange as amended and described herein. EXHIBIT LIST A. Map of Fremont Butte and Prewitt structures B. Map of Bravo Reservoir Complex and Exchange-from Points C. Map of Potential Pipeline Alignments and Exchange-to Point D. Town of Castle Rock service area. Number of pages in application: 10 pages, excluding exhibits.

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of APRIL 30, 2022 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. 941720 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice Westside Towing, 1040 Atchinson Ct Castle Rock 80109 has the following for sale: 1) 2003 Toyota Highlander: Vin 30099199 2) 2004 Honda Civic: Vin 4L013089 3) 2014 Hyundai Sonata: Vin EH846978 4) 2002 Honda Civic: Vin 2U300365 5) 2018 GMC Savana: Vin J1909058 6) 1999 Dodge Durango: Vin XF641616 Legal Notice No. 941754 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2014 Nissan Murano VIN JN8AZ1MW4EW513338 REDLINE RECOVERY INC 6966 W. MISSISSIPPI AVE LAKEWOOD, CO 80226 720-546-8397 Legal Notice No. 941737 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAMES WILLIAM HENRY, a/k/a J. WILLIAM HENRY, a/k/a BILL HENRY, Deceased Case Number: 2022-PR-30144 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Reagor, Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 941736 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dedra Marie King, a/k/a Dedra M. King, a/k/a Dedra King, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30020 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

William R. King, Personal Representative 4024 122nd Pl. SE Everette, WA 98208 Legal Notice No. 941591 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Gaston Thompson, AKA Robert G. Thompson, AKA Robert Thompson, AKA R. G. Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30124 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Day Thompson Personal Representative

10860 Longs Peak Lane Parker, CO 80138

Estate of Elizabeth Louise Erbe, aka Betty Erbe, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30122

Legal Notice No. 941679 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 17, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia M. Sundahl, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30110 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado or on or before July 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

David Sundahl, Co-Personal Representative 3059 Cherokee Lane Provo, UT 84604 Donald Eric Sundahl Co-Personal Representative 3118 Glenwood Drive Rapid City, SD 57702

John R. Lindner, Personal Representative c/o The Law Office of Dual C. Schneider, LLC 26267 Conifer Rd., Ste. 309 Conifer, CO 80433 Legal Notice No. 941673 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DONALD G. KRUEGER, (aka Donald Gene Krueger), Deceased Case Number. 22PR30059 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 941718 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Michele A. Swisher (nee Michele A. Krueger) Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Gregory Guinan, aka J. Gregory Guinan, aka Greg Guinan, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR030100

Castle Rock, CO 80104

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie A. Guinan, Personal Representative 3630 Morning Mist Court Suwanee, GA 30024 Legal Notice No. 941755 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Stephen Slavin, deceased Case Number: 22PR28 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sandra Slavin, Personal Representative 5505 Samuel Peak Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Legal Notice No.941709 First publication: March 24, 2022 Last publication: April 07, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marlene A. Ainsworth, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30156 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristin M. Radosevich Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 2708, Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No. 941738 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 941608 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Russell R. Martin, a/k/a Russell Ramsey Martin and Russell Martin, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30038, Div. C All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Personal Representative 370 17th Street, Floor 32 Denver, CO 80202-1370 Legal Notice No. 941683 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Lou H. Flater, a/k/a Mary Lou Flater, a/k/a Mary Louise Flater, a/k/a Mary Flater, a/k/a Louise Hackett and Louise Hackett Flater, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30160, Div. C All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jacqueline A. Wood Personal Representative 9056 Mandus Olson Road Bainbridge Island, WA 99110 Legal Notice No. 941760 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melva D. Burgess, Deceased Case Number: 22PR24

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Neil Edward Davis, aka Neil E. Davis, aka Neil Davis, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30043

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Davis, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 941743 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Williams, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Legal Notice No. 941617 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of IHN KIM MATSUNAGA, also known as KIM MATSUNAGA, and IHN MATSUNAGA, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30106

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Ann Wilson, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30143

Legal Notice No. 941744 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Ray W. Burgess, Jr. Personal Representative 5826 Criner Road Huntsville AL 35802

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly S. Ammons, Personal Representative 3247 E. Fremont Drive Centennial,. CO 80122 Legal Notice No. 941598 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty J. Goetzinger, aka Betty Goetzinger

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Electric bills to get 6.4% increase in April Customers to see $16.50 per month increase after PUC approval

BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

The average electric bill for Xcel Energy’s residential customers will go up $5.24 a month — a 6.4% increase — starting in April under a $182 million rate hike approved Wednesday by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

The PUC voted 3-0 to accept the increase, which was agreed upon in rate-case negotiations that included the Colorado Utility Consumer Advocate and Energy Outreach Colorado, a nonprofit advocacy organization that, among other things, helps

low-income households pay utility bills.

“Although a 6.42% rate is troubling to me, I find the settlement is just and reasonable,” Commissioner John Gavin said.

Rates for the average small commercial customer will also rise 6.2% or about $6.62 a month.

There will be more Xcel Energy electricity rate cases to come, said Ron Davis, the commission’s chief adviser. “The company will be back in for rate requests in the next 3 or 4 years at the outside.”

Utilities’ expenses and investments are recovered through rate cases. The PUC reviews those costs to assure they are appropriate and then sets an appropriate return on the investments the company has made. In this case, for example, Xcel Energy asked for a 10% return on investment and the settlement agreement reduced it to 9.3%.

In addition to the electricity rate

increase Xcel Energy also is asking for a temporary rate increase to recoup $550 million in extra electric and natural gas costs incurred as a result of a severe winter storm in February 2021, which led to a spike in natural gas prices.

The company, the state’s largest utility with more than 3 million electricity and natural gas customers, has also filed an overall natural gas rate case, seeking an $8.14 increase in the average bill over three years.

The three rate cases could raise the average Xcel Energy utility bill by $16.49 by the end of the year.

One element in the settlement agreement that the commission did not accept Wednesday was the method for recovering costs and the portion of the plant that still had not been amortized or paid off from the retirement of a coal-fired unit at the Craig Power Plant and two coalfired units at the Hayden Station.

Both coal-burning stations are to be shut down by 2028.

Xcel Energy has put the cost of decommissioning and amortizing the remaining value of the Craig unit at $27.4 million. The costs for the two Hayden units is $77.6 million.

Rather than settling on any cost recovery method right now, Gavin and Commissioner Megan Gilman said they wanted a full review of options, particularly the use of lowcost bonds known as securitization.

“It is important for us to consider all the options,” Gilman said. “We owe it to the ratepayers to understand all the options.”

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.

Public Notices and Betty Jane Goetzinger, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30145 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

William S. Scott (aka William Stanley Scott) and Jay S. Goetzinger, Co-Personal Representatives C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 941735 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHY DARLENE POPE, a/k/a DOROTHY D. POPE, Deceased Case Number: 2022-PR-30131 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 18, 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. 941685 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brenda Kaye Hill, Deceased Case Number: 22PR13 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dawn M. Cassidy, Personal Representative 931 Coral Court Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 941605 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kenneth John Schader, deceased Case Number: 22PR37 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Loretta Marie Malpocker Personal Representative 6868 Hillridge Place Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No. 941717 First publication: March 24, 2022 Last publication: April 07, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LARRY CLARK GIULIANI, a/k/a LARRY C. GIULIANI, a/k/a LARRY GIULIANI, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30094 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joel Christopher Giuliani, c/o Opfer Campbell Beck P.C. Personal Representative 19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215 Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 941600 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NANCY ANN COX, a/k/a NANCY A. COX, a/k/a NANCY COX, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30050 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert J. Cox, Jr., Personal Representative 10394 Ravenswood Lane Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Legal Notice No. 941593 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ______________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Glenn Miles, a/k/a John G. Miles, aka John Miles, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR176 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Moller Duncan, Atty. No. 33766 Attorney for Personal Representative Duncan Legal, PC 6436 S. Racine Circle, Suite 227 Centennial, Colorado 80111 Phone No: 303-394-2358 Legal Notice No. 941741 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 1, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Ashleigh Jenae Vanni be changed to Ashleigh Jenae Kerrigan Case No.: 22C92 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 941719 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 24, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Zannah Madalia Maaliki be changed to Zaynah Madalia Lee Gordon Case No.: 22 C 82 Andrea T, Clerk of Court By: Bridgett, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 941644 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 25, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Avery Marie Braum be changed to Avery Marie Sharp Case No.: 22C086 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 941752 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 25, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Malachi Marion Braum be changed to Malachi Marion Sharp Case No.: 22C085 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 941753 First Publication: March 24, 2022 Last Publication: April 7, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 23, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of River Paul Rann be changed to River Paul Rann-Anderson Case No.: 2022 C 73 By: K.A.P., Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 941594 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 16, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Abeson S Jijumon Fnu be changed to Jijumon S Abeson Case No.: 22 C 71

Jonathon Dayl White be changed to Jonathon David White Case No.: 22 CV11 By: Robert R. Lung District Court Judge Legal Notice No. 941628 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: NLN Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Children Services

Legal Notice No. 941676 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Public Notice

Public Notice is given on February 28, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109

The Petition requests that the name of Rae Daniel Martinez Tongco be changed to Rae Daniel Martinez Tongquez CASE NUMBER: 2022C30603

In the Interest of: Aubrey Gorman, Minor Co-Petitioners: Tammy Barbieri and Michael Barbieri The Law Offices of Mark Reider Mark Reider, Atty. Reg. # 40738 Counsel for Tammy and Michael Barbieri 831 Royal Gorge Blvd. #310 Canon City, CO 81212 Telephone: 970-310-6977 E-mail: allenreider@yahoo.com Case Number: 2021PR30601 Division: C

By: Bridgett Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 941647 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE OF HEARING TO INTERESTED PERSONS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on February 28, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Anna Carolina Marquez be changed to Anna Carolina Tongquez CASE NUMBER: 2022C30602

To Richard Gorman: A hearing on the Petition identified below will be held at the following date, time, and location.

Date: Friday, April 15, 2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. Division: C Via Webex [x] Petition for Appointment of Guardian (minor) Notice of hearing by publication pursuant to Section 15-10-401, CRS.

By: Bridgett Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the respondent’s right to make decisions about the respondent’s personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The respondent must appear in person unless excused by the court.

The petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to help the respondent attend the hearing.

Legal Notice No. 941619 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on March 3, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of My Ngoc Lam be changed to Mimi Ngoc Jan CASE NUMBER: 2022C30710 By: Bridgett Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 941639 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 24, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The respondent has the right to be represented by an attorney of the respondent’s choice at the respondent’s expense. If the respondent cannot afford an attorney, one may be appointed for the respondent at state expense. The respondent may request a professional evaluation. The respondent has the right to present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents; examine witnesses, including any court-appointed physician, psychologist, or other qualified individual providing evaluations, and the Court Visitor; and otherwise participate in the hearing. The respondent may ask that the hearing be held in a manner that reasonably accommodates the respondent. The respondent has the right to request that the hearing be closed, but the hearing may not be closed if the respondent objects.

Legal Notice No. 941626 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 24, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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