Douglas County News Press 071323

County to hold town hall on PrideFest, fairgrounds policy

Event set for July 26

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As emotions continue to swirl around the ability of audiences of all ages to watch drag performances at the Douglas County fairgrounds, the county’s elected leaders have decided to hold a town hall discussion on July 26.

“Few things are as buzzy and relevant statewide and nationally than this particular conversation,” Commission Chair Abe Laydon said at a July 3 meeting with county o cials. “And for us to be a largely conservative county, wrestling with issues of pride and drag queens, we’re actually right at the epicenter of it.”

Some area residents have expressed concern with last August’s drag show event at the annual Douglas County PrideFest. During that event at the county fairgrounds in Castle Rock, a performer’s breast plate and false nipple were temporarily exposed.  Videos of the performance had circulated on social media, where some commenters expressed frustration with the exposure at an event not designated for adults only. Organizers had sent out an apology, saying it was not a planned part of the performance.

But the backlash continues even months later, ahead of this year’s

planned PrideFest event.

e board of county commissioners decided they will hold a town hall discussion about the issue before PrideFest takes place, hoping to clarify for the public what regulations apply to the fairgrounds.

During the meeting to schedule that town hall, Laydon said there are drag performers that are “family friendly.”

“Who would have thought?” Laydon said. “I think there is a segment of our community that has no idea that that even exists.”

‘Healthy conversation’

While discussing whether to hold a town hall, Commissioner Lora omas

questioned whether Douglas County is the “right convener” for a conversation surrounding the type of activities that occur at PrideFest.

“I don’t want Douglas County to host something that was similar to what I saw at the Castle Rock Town Council,”

omas said, referring to a recent meeting of the town’s leaders. She added: “It was just a lot of people on both sides venting.”

Castle Rock Councilmember Tim Dietz had revived conversations about pushing to restrict Douglas County PrideFest to people 18 or older in a contentious meeting on June 6 that drew a crowd.

Dietz motioned to send a letter on behalf of the town to the Douglas County commissioners — who control the fairgrounds where PrideFest takes place — asking them to place age restrictions at PrideFest.

e motion at Castle Rock’s council meeting failed 5-2, with Dietz and Councilmember Laura Cavey voting in favor of the letter. Dietz then motioned to continue the discussion about age restrictions on June 20, a request that failed 4-3, with Dietz, Cavey and Councilmember Max Brooks voting in favor.

At the July 3 meeting of county ofcials, Wendy Holmes, the county’s communications director, wondered whether a county-hosted conversation about PrideFest would be constructive.

“We have what’s going on with the libraries, what’s going on with the schools, what’s going on at Castle Rock,” Holmes said.

e Douglas County school board recently passed changes to what’s known as the school district’s parent engagement policy, which will now allow misgendering of trans or nonbinary students and sta . “Misgendering” is when a person addresses another individual using the pronouns that do not re ect their identity, such as not using they/them when a person asks for those pronouns speci cally.

And some area residents have pushed for restricting access to certain LGBTQ books during Douglas County Libraries district board meetings in recent months, Colorado Newsline reported.

“I’ve not seen our community have a healthy conversation about this. And I think conversations are important, but is this tool the one to do it?” Holmes said during July 3 meeting. Her thoughts came, she said, “as I think about the county’s reputation and what this community may or may not be ready for.”

Laydon agreed that reputation is important to the county, adding: “I think if we are not very careful and thoughtful about this, it can completely go o the rails. What happened in Castle Rock should not happen here.”

Laydon hoped the county can organize a panel that is “really healthy, and where it’s not healthy, we can manage for that,” he said.

He added he wants to hear from people about “the issues on all sides.”

Commissioner George Teal pushed back on the opinion that the discussion

at the Castle Rock meeting was objectionable.

“I would correct my colleagues: Nothing happened in Castle Rock,” Teal said. “Castle Rock had a community discussion like they do often. Believe me — I was there.”

County changed fairgrounds policy

Teal spoke further in favor of the county hosting a discussion, arguing that the conversation is happening in the community already.

“We can have it here, or we can just let it keep going on out there, and it will get here eventually,” Teal said.

He added: “And there is education to occur in terms of what is and what is not viable and feasible. ere is still a great deal of confusion about our regulations for the fairgrounds despite our attempt to communicate them far and wide.” County sta had recently proposed changes to the county’s fairgrounds facilities policies, including an updated mission statement to state that all events are to be “family friendly.”

Another proposed change outlined that event holders agree “not to operate anything similar to a sexually oriented business” as de ned in the county’s zoning regulations, according to the document of fairgrounds policies. e commissioners voted 3-0 to approve the fairgrounds policy updates on May 9.

At that meeting, Art Kerkezian, cochair with the Douglas County PrideFest, said the event last summer doesn’t represent the values of the Castle Rock Pride group and the PrideFest.

“We have put in safeguards,” Kerkezian said, adding that the group has a clause in its policies that prevents nudity at PrideFest.

omas has noted that PrideFest is not part of the county fair.

Castle Rock Pride is a nonpro t “building a supportive community in the Castle Rock and greater Douglas County areas for LGBTQ+ residents,” the organization’s website says. e nonpro t o ers community events and resources including monthly support groups, family meetups, educational opportunities and the annual PrideFest, its website says.

Set for Aug. 26 at the county fairgrounds, the Douglas County PrideFest includes local LGBTQIA+ supporting exhibitors, food and beverage vendors, and live performances, according to the website.

Planning panelists

Laydon envisions having members of the faith-based community on the county’s town hall panel, along with potentially inviting members of Castle Rock Town Council.

“I also don’t mind members of the LGBTQ community and those that are involved in free speech and performances to be there,” Laydon said, referring to drag performers.

“A representative of a G-rated performance, which would be the opposite of what we had to go through last year,” Laydon said.

Douglas County commissioners George Teal, Lora Thomas and Abe Laydon.

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Wet weather brings uptick in ticks

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e wet weather this season means nature lovers should be on the lookout for ticks as they enjoy Colorado’s mountains, woods, parks and trails.

“ ere does seem to be a lot more ticks this year,” said Chris Roundy, a medical entomologist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “ ey do like wet weather, so our wet spring has certainly created ideal environments for them.”

Types of ticks and diseases

e two most common ticks in Colorado are the Rocky Mountain wood tick and the American dog tick, which can both carry diseases, Roundy said.

e likeliness of getting a disease from a tick bite in Colorado, however, is relatively low.

“ ough we are seeing an increase in ticks, that doesn’t necessarily mean an increase in tick-borne diseases,” Roundy said. “If you are bitten by a tick, there’s still a very slim chance that they will transmit anything.”

Luckily, ticks in Colorado do not carry Lyme disease, a sometimes serious and long-lasting disease carried by ticks in other parts of the country, according to the Colorado State Uni-

versity Extension o ce. ey can instead carry Colorado tick fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever or tularemia, depending on the type of tick.

e seriousness of these diseases can range from having u-like symptoms to life-threatening conditions, Roundy said, but the latter is very rare.

If a person is bitten by a tick in Colorado, Roundy said they should watch for a headache, fever or rash and seek medical attention if they develop any of these symptoms. Several of the diseases can be treated with antibiotics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Prevention and tick collection

To prevent ticks, Roundy said people should wear long pants tucked into socks, use insect repellent with DEET and consider treating their clothes with an insecticide called Permethrin if they will be outside for days at a time.

“If you’ve been spending signi cant time outside — always a good idea to check for ticks,” he added. “ ey like to hang out in areas where they’ve got something helping them hold on. is might be in our armpits, waistband, back of the knee, in your hair.”

If someone nds a tick on themselves, a pet or outside, they can

contributes the increase in tick submissions to both the expanded awareness of the program and the wet weather.

If a person nds a tick outside, Roundy said he does not recommend trying to capture it if it will put the person at risk of being bitten.

e Centers for Disease Control also warns people not to squeeze or remove a tick with their ngers. Instead, the CDC o ers the following tips:

1. Use clean, ne-tipped tweezers

to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.

2. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. ...

3. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.

4. Never crush a tick with your ngers.

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Trail areas in Douglas County being repaired after rainfall damage

Your Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is just around the corner

Looking for unique food options, star-studded country music and vintage cars all in the same place this summer? Visit the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo from July 28 to Aug. 6. To purchase tickets and view the schedule, visit FairandRodeoFun.com

STRIVE TO THRIVE

Resource & Service Fair

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

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

Lock it up - don’t be a victim

Douglas County is one of the safest places in the state, but a nightmare scenario that could have you scrambling to fix your car, cancel bank cards and chase down lost identification is possible no matter where you live. For more information, visit douglas.co.us and search One Simple Mistake

Living among wildlife in Douglas County

Living among wildlife means sometimes you’ll find one that’s dead or injured. Your Douglas County Health Department wants to make sure you know what to do:

• If you find a dead rodent or bird, don’t touch it. If it must be moved, use gloves and a long-handled shovel.

• If you find an injured animal, don’t approach it. Call Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 303-297-1192

For more information and an online reporting form, visit douglas.co.us and search for dead animal and disease.

Douglas County wants outdoor recreators to be aware of damage to several trail spots that are under repair after heavy rainfall in June.

Hidden Mesa Trail and Open Space — along state Highway 83 in the Franktown area — saw damage after water washed out parts of the trail amid heavy rainfall. Repairs are underway, the county said in a July 3 news release.

“For safety, the trailhead at Hidden Mesa is closed, starting Saturday, June 24,” the county’s website says, adding: “As crews work on repairs, the trail will remain closed until further notice.”

See the county’s website at tinyurl. com/HiddenMesa for current closure information.

Spots along the Cherry Creek from Castlewood Canyon to the area just south of the Town of Parker have also seen heavy weather impacts, according to the news release.

“Recent heavy rainfall has destroyed all bridge crossings over Cherry Creek in Castlewood Canyon State Park,” a June 27 news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. Castlewood Canyon State Park sits in the Franktown area in rural eastern Douglas County.

e state parks agency warned visitors that “there is no path to cross the creek in the park at this time.”

“Hikers should consider any loop trails to be out-and-backs. Creek Bottom Trail also su ered signi cant damage,” the agency’s news release said.

gust. Park sta cannot begin construction until water levels recede.

Along Cherry Creek Trail to the north of Castlewood Canyon — on portions of the trail maintained by Douglas County — several intersections are also closed intermittently due to water damage, according to the county.

From state Highway 86 north to Scott Avenue, the county advised traveling with caution along the trail.

“Standing water and erosion have been found on the trail under Highway 86, at Bayou Gulch Open Space Trail, just south of Scott Avenue and under Scott Avenue,” the county’s release said. “Crews are working to repair and maintain this trail and advise you to turn around if you encounter standing water.”

e impact of recent rainfall has been stark at Castlewood Canyon. Castlewood Canyon has received 14.01 inches of rain since Jan. 1, according to the National Weather Service, as cited by the state parks agency’s June 27 news release.

“Creek levels are two feet above normal operating levels. e high level mark was recorded last ursday at 9.5 feet, with normal creek levels considered to be between two to three feet,” the agency’s June 27 release said.

Updates on construction and trail conditions at Castlewood Canyon will be posted to the park’s Facebook page at facebook.com/CastlewoodCanyonPark and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast Region Twitter account at twitter.com/CPW_NE.

All bridges at Castlewood Canyon State Park have been washed out from heavy rainfall. Pictured is the bridge on the Inner Canyon Trail, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. COURTESY OF COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE NORTHEAST REGION VIA TWITTER

Authorities field hundreds of calls over fireworks

Two homes lost in Parker

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s common knowledge that some reworks are illegal, but even legal reworks can pose a danger. Over the last few weeks, ahead of and after the Fourth of July holiday, authorties have elded hundreds of related calls.

Two homes were destroyed by a re caused by legal reworks on July 4 in Parker, according to the local re rescue agency.

At one home in Arapahoe County, reworks caused minor damage to a garage.

South Metro Fire Rescue also responded to two medical aid calls related to reworks.

at’s a look at the consequences reworks caused between June 26 and July 4 this year, according to South Metro Fire.

But the impact of reworks goes beyond damage. Calls to authorities about reworks also expand the workload for law enforcement around the Fourth of July. From June 30 through July 4, Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce received more than 500 calls for service related to reworks.

e sheri ’s o ce didn’t issue any citations, but it has one open case related to the use of reworks on July 2 that involves juveniles, a sheri ’s o ce spokesperson said on July 7.

It’s worth taking a look at what kinds of reworks are legal — and how to stay safe if you choose to use them.

What fireworks are legal?

Fireworks that leave the ground and explode — typically bought out of state — are not legal, according to Deputy Cocha Heyden, spokesperson for the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce.

According to state law, Heyden said, the types of reworks permissible in Colorado include:

• Fountains

• Ground spinners

• Illuminating torches

• Dipped sticks and sparklers

• Toy propellants

• Trick noise makers

• And tube devices.

Fireworks that are always illegal to use in Colorado, except for public and professional displays, according

to the sheri ’s o ce, include:

• Firecrackers

• Rockets, including bottle rockets

• And Roman candles, cherry bombs, mortars and similar items, such as M-80s.

Permissible reworks may not contain more than 50 milligrams of explosive composition, according to the sheri ’s o ce.

Some municipalities may put further restrictions on rework use. For example, Castle Rock’s website says: “Only reworks purchased at stands in Castle Rock are legal, and only on July 4 between 8 a.m and 10 p.m.”

e legality of reworks can change if a local re ban is in e ect. You can check local government websites to determine when such bans are issued.

Keep first responders in mind

From June 30 through July 4, the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce received 520 “actual” calls for service regarding reworks, 14 calls for service for tra c hazards due to roads being blocked for reworks, and 10 calls for service for noise complaints due to loud parties with reworks, according to the sheri ’s o ce.

About 340 reworks calls came on the Fourth of July itself, according to the o ce.

“Every year our dispatch center is inundated with calls from citizens reporting that they hear reworks going o somewhere in their neighborhood,” the sheri ’s o ce said in a news release. “ is severely

impacts our call system and could a ect our response to other calls for service.”

People should only call the sheri ’s o ce about reworks if they see someone use illegal reworks or they see re or there is injury, Heyden said.

Fireworks can cause tragedy

e two homes that became uninhabitable due to a re caused by legal reworks on July 4 were located in Parker’s Clarke Farms neighborhood, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.

In the incident, one re ghter was transported to the hospital with a minor burn injury.

Fire ghters prevented the re from spreading to three neighboring homes, according to a tweet from South Metro Fire.

“Fire investigators determined that improper disposal of legal reworks in a plastic bin outside the garage caused this re,” the agency tweeted. “Both homes were destroyed and the families are displaced.”

If you do use reworks, here are some safety tips from the sheri ’s o ce and South Metro Fire:

• Never allow children to play with or ignite reworks.

• Always check with your city and/or county to ensure what types of reworks are permitted and when and where they can be used.

• Never use reworks under or near any combustible materials such as trees, fences and dry grasses. Make sure they’re directed away from homes and anything potentially ammable.

• Make sure to use reworks on a at, stable surface on the ground to avoid them tipping over when lit.

• Always keep a hose and a re extinguisher nearby, and never try to relight or pick up a rework if it doesn’t light the rst time.

• Light reworks one at a time, then move back fast.

• Do not point or throw reworks at anyone.

Here are some tips on how to safely dispose of reworks:

• Soak them in a non-combustible container full of water overnight. Place the container of water and used reworks on a cement or rock surface away from anything that can burn.

• Once the reworks have been submerged overnight and are fully soaked, dump all the contents into “double trash bags” for disposal in the garbage.

South Metro Fire Rescue covers many cities, towns and unincorporated portions of Arapahoe, Je erson, and Douglas counties.

Fire rescue personnel stand at the scene where two homes burned on Kimball Street on July 4 in Parker. Fire investigators determined that improper disposal of legal fireworks caused the fire. COURTESY OF SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE VIA TWITTER

Tuskegee ‘Top Gun’ James Harvey turns 100

BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY DGRIGSBY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

James Harvey remembers when there were two Air Forces.

“One comprised us, and the other was for the whites,” explained the soonto-be centenarian from his home in Lakewood, Colorado.

Harvey knows this as fact because he’s one of just a handful of remaining Tuskegee Airmen, a group of Black military pilots and airmen who fought not only against enemy aircraft but against overt racism in the same Air Force they pledged to serve.

Born July 13, 1923, in Montclair, New Jersey, James H. Harvey III was the oldest of four children born to James and Cornelia Harvey. He attended high school in Pennsylvania, where he was an outstanding student, the captain of the basketball team, class president, and graduated as valedictorian.

Harvey said he never encountered much racism until he raised his right hand, swore an oath to serve and protect his country — and entered the segregated U.S. Army.

Drafted in 1943, he was soon reassigned to the Army Air Corps, the predecessor of today’s modern U.S. Air Force.

Harvey will tell you in great detail that things in the military were di erent back then.

Very di erent — especially if you were a Black man.

“You just go with the ow,” said Harvey of how he coped. “You just go with the ow or something happens — something mysteriously happens. So, I just went with the ow.”

When asked why he did, he replied, “Because I wanted to live.”

Harvey settled into military service, classi ed as an engineer. As the war in the Paci c raged, engineers were needed to build and maintain the many makeshift jungle runways used by American forces. But Harvey was more interested in ying planes than building places for them to land. So, he applied to the Aviation Cadet Training Program in hopes of being accepted into the Tuskegee Flight Training Program in Alabama, a separate school designated for Black pilots.

In 1925 the U.S. Army War College released called “ e Use of Negro Manpower in War.” Many say this report “set the overall tone” for how the military viewed Black men.

e report stated they “lacked intelligence and were cowardly under combat conditions” and lacked the “ability

to operate complex machinery.”

To prove this, the U.S. Army set up an “experiment” in 1941 to prove the ndings of the War College Report.

Tuskegee was an experiment that was designed to fail — to prove that Black men didn’t have the capacity to y.

But instead, the program produced some of the nation’s most pro cient ghter pilots.

“I applied. I was accepted,” said Harvey. “However, I had to take an examination rst, and there were 10 of us that reported to Bolling Field to take this test — nine whites and myself.”

Both Black and white candidates took the same preliminary tests to get into the Aviation Cadet Program. Black pilots, however, would be trained at a segregated eld in Alabama.

Testing for this program was known among servicemembers to be notoriously rigorous and particularly unforgiving.

“Well, we took the examination, did everything they wanted us to do, and when the dust cleared, there were only two of us standing — this white guy and myself,” Harvey said.

Long were the hours and challenging were the tasks for Harvey, a selfdescribed perfectionist.

“If everything is perfect, there’s no challenge after that,” he said. “I never dreamed or thought about washing out in ying school. I knew I was gonna make it because I did everything right.” Because, as a Black man, he had to.

“You only had so many hours or days to learn something and if you didn’t, you were out. It’s that simple,” Harvey said. “You only had a certain amount of time to learn something and if you exceeded that time, you were gone.”

When asked if he’s still a perfectionist, he grins.

“Well, I’m back at it,” he laughs. “I got married, so that was kind of the end of the perfectionism, but my wife passed, so I’m back at it again.”

Perfectionism.

“I’ve always been that way,” Harvey said. “Like Disney, when I was growing up… the Disney characters, I’d sit down and draw them — they were better than what Disney put out!”

His favorite?

“Mickey Mouse, of course… I don’t think Minnie was on the scene yet.”

So, what should we call you?

Harvey earned his wings at Tuskegee Army Air Field on Oct. 16, 1944, near the end of the war. A graduate of Class

You’ll rarely find Tuskegee “Top Gun” James Harvey III without his wings, trademark red coat and “Top Gun” hat. The hat and the coat not only represent his incredible accomplishments in a once-segregated military but an invitation to talk about — and with — history.

PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA

Former fighter pilot who served in the once-segregated U.S. military talks missions, a missing trophy and which ‘Top Gun’ movie he prefers

Retired Lt. Col. James Harvey III looks forward to his big birthday bash to celebrate his 100th year. The former fighter pilot and Tuskegee “Top Gun” says when it comes to the Tom Cruise “Top Gun” movies, “I liked the first one better.”

PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA

The 1949 Air Force Annual “Top Gun” Weapons Meet winners pose for an o cial photo with the competition trophy. This would be the last time they would see the trophy — until more than 50 years later. (Left to right) 1st Lt. Halbert Alexander, 1st Lt. James Harvey III, Capt. Alva Temple and 1st Lt. Harry Stewart Jr. COURTESY OF U.S. AIR FORCE

TOP GUN

44-4, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant and began his career as a ghter pilot.

While many Tuskegee Airmen were already ying in Europe, protecting heavy bomber aircraft on their way to strategic targets, Harvey did not get that opportunity.

“ at’s because Hitler knew I was coming and he gave up the following month,” he joked. “I was supposed to ship in April 1945. And I had my bags packed, ready to catch the train, and I got a message the war was over and they expected the wind-up of the whole European theater.”

On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, creating the President’s Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services and banning segregation in the Armed Forces.

Harvey says the order was a step in the right direction, but it also meant his unit would be disbanded and its personnel integrated into other units that would “have” them.

Harvey explains how that became complicated for Black pilots.

Prior to his departure, he, and another Tuskegee Airman, Eddie Drummond, were to be transferred from Lockbourne Air Force Base in Ohio to a base in Japan. However, before they arrived, their personnel les — which included their o cial photos — were forwarded to the gaining military unit.

“So, you see, the wing commander had our picture,” Harvey said. “So, Eddie and I report to Misawa, Japan, and before we got there, he had all the pilots report to the base theater and he told them, ‘We have these two Negro pilots coming in and they will be assigned to one of the squadrons.’ e pilots said, ‘No way are we going to y with them. No way.’”

Harvey said he and Drummond were told about the meeting by the pilots themselves.

Regardless of the sentiment, Harvey and Drummond were there to stay and were assigned to a unit ying the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star.

As they wrapped up their initial meeting, Harvey said the man who would be their new wing commander casually asked, “So, what do you want us to call you?”

An uncomfortable moment of silence ensued.

“I said, ‘Well, I’m a rst lieutenant and Eddie Drummond is a second lieutenant… how about lieutenants Harvey and Drummond?’”

First ‘Top Gun’

In January 1949, the newly-recognized Air Force, thanks to the National Security Act of 1947, issued a directive to all ghter squadrons about an intramural weapons competition.

Each unit was to select its top three pilots to represent their ghter group at the rst-ever aerial gunnery meet

to be held at Las Vegas Air Force Base, Nevada.

It was o cially called the United States Continental Gunnery Meet, which would later evolve into the USAF William Tell Competition. Other derivatives would include Gunsmoke and Red Flag.

Harvey’s unit, the 332nd Fighter Group, selected 1st Lt. Harvey III, 1st Lt. Harry Stewart Jr., and Capt. Alva Temple. ey were all Black pilots, including the alternate pilot, 1st Lt. Halbert Alexander.

“We met with Col. Davis (Col. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.), prior to leaving for the competition,” Harvey said. “We chit-chatted, and his nal remark was, ‘If you don’t win, don’t come back.’ And with those words of encouragement, o we went.”

It was May 1949.

e competition for “Top Gun” would prove formidable in the conventional piston category, ying the North American P-51 Mustang and the North American F-82 Twin Mustang.

ese were some of the best pilots and aircraft maintenance teams in the country ying some of the most advanced aircraft in inventory.

“And we’re ying the obsolete P-47 underbolt,” Harvey said “It was big, clumsy — and heavy.”

e lineup consisted of two missions of aerial gunnery at 12,000 feet, two missions of aerial gunnery at 20,000 feet, two dive-bombing missions, three skip-bombing missions, and a panel-stra ng mission.

“Well, we won the meet,” said Harvey. “Our closest competitor was the P-51 out t… they were only 515,000 points behind us.”

They were the winners, but…

Each year, the Air Force Association publishes an almanac citing overall force strength, statistics and such — including all winners of the weapons meet from 1949 through the present day.

“But, each year when that almanac came out, the winner of the 1949 weapons meet was mysteriously listed as ‘unknown,’” Harvey points out.

“We didn’t nd out, we, meaning us, the Tuskegee Airmen, didn’t nd out about this magazine until 1995.”

It was only by chance Harvey’s group commander stumbled across an almanac and noticed the winner of the 1949 U.S. Air Force Weapons Meet was “unknown.”

e almanac was corrected in April 1995 to show the 332nd Fighter Group as the o cial winners of the 1949 weapons meet.

ough the records were xed, one more mystery would remain.

‘That trophy will never be on display’

As winners of the rst Air Force “Top Gun” competition in the pistonengine division, Harvey and his team were brought into a hotel ballroom where the almost 3-foot-tall stainless steel victory cup sat on a table. at was in 1949.

ey had a photo made with the trophy and it was the last day any of

them would see it until more than half a century later.

In 1999, Zellie Rainey-Orr got involved with the Tuskegee Airmen as the result of a Tuskegee Airman pilot from her Mississippi hometown who died in combat — 1st Lt. Quitman Walker.

Rainey-Orr confesses, until that day, she never knew much about the Tuskegee Airmen.

She was about to get a rsthand lesson from the men who were there.

“I thought I was just gonna go and put a ower on the grave of Quitman Walker,” she said. “I assumed he was buried here in Indianola, Mississippi and that’s when I would learn that no one knew where he was buried.”

Rainey-Orr reached out to the Walker family in an attempt to help locate the airman’s remains. rough her quest to help, she would eventually meet Alva Temple, the captain of the 1949 “Top Gun” team at a 2004 event to award Walker’s medals posthumously, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

It was there that she learned of the missing trophy.

“I just felt a connection,” Rainey-Orr said.

Unable to resist, she began a quest to locate it.

Not knowing what the trophy looked like, and with Temple, at that time, in failing health, she reached out to the family in hopes of nding more details.

Someone in Temple’s family mentioned that there was a newspaper story covering the event, dated May 12, 1949, on a bedroom dresser. at clipping provided Rainey-Orr with enough information to start contacting military bases and museums.

Within a week, she received a response from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, in Dayton, Ohio.

“ ey said they had the trophy and attached a photo,” she said.

Rainey-Orr called Temple’s family on Sunday, Aug. 29 to share the good news, but was told Temple had passed the day before.

“It was almost like his spirit guided me,” she said. “I didn’t know the story or the impact. I was just looking for a trophy.”

Oddly, while it took Rainey-Orr less than a week to locate a trophy that had been missing for more than 50 years, it would take her much longer to get the U.S. Air Force to agree to bring it out of mothballs.

“I was talking to the historian at the Air Force Museum, the one who sent the photo, and I said I’d love to come see it,” she recalled. “And he (the historian) said, ‘It’s not on display — and it will never be on display.’”

Rainey-Orr was confused.

She thought that this was an important piece of Air Force history, it was the rst nationwide gunnery competition since the end of the war and it was the rst time that Black pilots had participated.

Why wouldn’t they want the trophy displayed?

After a lot of back-and-forth negotia-

tions, the Air Force agreed to let the trophy be shown.

In December of the same year, Air Force Museum representatives took the trophy out of storage and delivered it to Detroit, Michigan, the home of another Tuskegee Top Gun, Harry Stewart, for its rst unveiling at the National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen’s annual banquet.

After the banquet, the trophy was returned to the museum where it went on permanent display in early 2006.

Harvey was unable to attend the 2004 banquet in Detroit, but RaineyOrr, who is now an author and Tuskegee Airman historian, prompted him to make the journey to Ohio in 2006.

When asked how he felt upon seeing the trophy on display, Harvey smiled and said, “Feels good. Feels very good — very, very good. Mission accomplished.”

About that 100th birthday

Harvey plans to celebrate his 100th birthday with true ghter pilot air.

He says close to 270 friends, family and guests from around the country, many of them “military brass,” will join him for a private gala celebration in Centennial, Colorado. ere will be three birthday cakes, one fashioned into the shape of a Corvair F-102 Delta Dagger — “made of gluten-free marble and cappuccino,” of course.

What does one hope for after blowing out all of those candles?

“Continued good health,” he said. “Continued excellent health.”

And what does 100 years feel like?

Harvey will tell you.

“It doesn’t feel any di erent than the rst year,” he joked. “ Actually, I don’t remember the rst year, but I do remember the second — that’s when I got measles.”

His secret to longevity?

“I try to be a nice person to everybody — until they prove otherwise,” he said. “Just be nice to people. My motto has always been, ‘Do unto others as you have them do unto you.’ I live by that one and it works.”

Rainey-Orr agrees, and describes Harvey, whom she rst met in 2005 as “caring and compassionate.”

“I just like to say he is a real example of what we sow, we get to reap,” she said. “He is a rst in many areas, including becoming the rst Black pilot to y jets in Korea — and often unless he told the stories, they were forgotten.”

While saddened that she’ll miss Harvey’s birthday bash, Rainey-Orr is happy for her friend.

“I’m just so happy he got to live long enough to see the day, and to understand that people really do appreciate his sacri ces in the service of our country,” she said, “because he had comrades who did not. ey survived the war, but didn’t get to see the respect.”

But the big question is, what does the rst “Top Gun” think of the new “Top Gun: Maverick” movie?

“I liked the rst one better,” Harvey said.

County fairs coming to Arapahoe and Douglas counties

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rodeos, carnival rides, live music, barbecue and more are in store for families this summer as two jam-packed fairs approach in the south metro region.

Arapahoe County Fair

e Arapahoe County Fair is returning for its 117th year, boasting a schedule of many long-time favorite events.

“It’s fun for the whole family,” said county spokesperson Anders Nelson. “Whatever you can imagine, the fair has this year.”

e event will run from July 27 to July 30 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, located at 25690 E. Quincy Ave. in Aurora.

Tickets, which cost $25 per day, include unlimited carnival rides, stunt dog shows, live music on the main stage, reworks, rodeos, tractor pulls, a petting farm, 4-H shows, art exhibitions and more.

Admission is free for children under three feet tall.

In addition to the shows and rides, there will be hands-on activities and demonstrations about western history at “Heritage Hall.” Families can learn about bee keeping, meet alpacas, weave baskets and more. ere will also be contests, including a “longest potato peel” and jigsaw puzzle competitions.

New to the fair this year, a ying acrobatics show called Cirque Adventure will have performances throughout the weekend, Nelson said.

e mutton busting event, in which children ride sheep, is free to watch and costs $15 to participate in.

On ursday, the Arapahoe County Commis-

sioners will kick o the weekend with a Western dinner full of food, music and networking, called “Boots Not Suits.” Tickets will be $50 per person and include general fair admission for ursday.

On Friday, adults can enjoy craft beer samples at the Pours on the Plains event from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., which will also include axe throwing, lawn games and live music. is event is not included in fair admission.

Saturday and Sunday will feature Colorado Pro Rodeo Association events, which will be included in general admission.

Tickets include free parking. e fair will happen rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

Further south, the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo will start just a day after its neighboring fair begins, with events running from July 28 until Aug. 6.

e series of events will take place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, located at 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock.

Ticket prices vary based on speci c events, with general fair admissions at $16 on Aug. 4 and 5, the days with the most events.

During other days, admissions to the grounds are free and hours and events vary. A full schedule is available at https://www.douglascountyfairandrodeo. com/p/schedule/schedule1.

Highlights include rodeo events from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association on Aug. 4, 5, and 6, as well as a free hometown rodeo with local contestants of all ages on July 29.

e 2023 county fair and rodeo royalty will also be crowned at the hometown rodeo event.

Llamas, dogs, horses, pigs and poultry will show o their skills and beauty at various livestock and other animal shows over the course of the fair.

Other competitions will also take place, including quilting, baking, agriculture and oriculture, 4-H and more.

On July 28, Randy Houser and Chase Bryant will perform at the outdoor arena, with general admission tickets costing $25.

On July 30, the Farm to Table event will o er a lunch bu et with locally and organically sourced ingredients and the opportunity to meet the chef and local farmers. e event is ticketed separately and will cost $70 for general tickets and $35 for kids ages two to 10. ere will also be a carnival, petting zoo, a car show, mutton busting and a parade.

A sheep takes o in the wrong direction during the mutton bustin’ event.

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Zipline employee healing after a collision in Castle Rock

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e family of a man injured in a zipline collision in Castle Rock started a GoFundMe account to help cover expenses while he is healing.

Jonathan Schiller, 21, was working at e EDGE Ziplines and Adventures on June 25 at Phillip S Miller Park when the collision occurred. According to Schiller’s GoFundMe, a child was stuck on the zipline and Schiller was in the process of responding when a second child came down the zipline. e three, including Schiller and two children, collided.

Adam White, manager for e EDGE, said a miscommunication between employees over walkie-talkies led to the crash.

e Castle Rock Fire Department transported Schiller, a 10-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old boy to Sky Ridge Medical Center with blunt-force trauma injuries.

Schiller’s GoFundMe says he su ered a concussion, as well as injuries to his limbs. While healing, Schiller is unable to work. rough the GoFundMe account, the community has donated more than $3,000, nearing the $5,000

goal.

Jonathan Schiller, 21, was injured in a zipline collision on June 25 at The Edge Ziplines and Adventures in Castle Rock. His family started a GoFundMe to help cover expenses.

White said this collision was the rst since e EDGE facility opened in 2015. He said they worked with the state’s Division of Oil and Public Safety, which oversees amusement parks and rides, to investigate what went wrong and how to prevent future collisions.

“ ere were no recommended changes besides retraining all of our guides so there’s no ambiguity about our communications system,” he said, adding the park was cleared to operate. “Hopefully, we’ll never see another (collision).”

White said the Fourth of July holiday was busy and without incident.

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Chatfield Farms to hold Lavender Festival

More than 2,000 lavender plants will perfume the air at Chat eld Farms’ Lavender Festival on July 15 and 16. is Littleton-area portion of the Denver Botanic Gardens is located at 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road. Admission is free for members and $10/$7 for non-members. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., it also displays a large number of native plants. No pets allowed at this 700- acre native plant refuge. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

Curious Theatre

Curious eatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, announces its next season, with single tickets on sale after July 1. Jada Suzanne Dixon is now artistic director and Jeannene Bragg is managing director. “ e Minutes” by Tracy Letts will start the season on Sept. 9-Oct. 14. It’s described as

“a hilarious Broadway hit featuring 11 Curious Artistic Company members.” Five more plays will follow under this new management. See curioustheatre. org, 303-623-0524.

Music and ice cream e Highlands Ranch Concert Band and Swing Shift will perform at the Highlands Ranch Ice Cream Social at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd. (Cash only.) Pre-packaged ice cream treats will be available for $2. Proceeds will bene t a local nonpro t. 303-791-0430.

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wood Parkway, has a busy summer schedule: Legos on Friday afternoons at 2 p.m.; Monday movies in the children’s area; programs at 2 p.m. in the community room on level two: July 17, “Peanuts”; July 24, “Big Hero Six”; July 31, “Trolls.” ere is a series of Stories in the Park — at di erent parks — see tinyurl.com/englewoodlib.

Museum of Outdoor Arts

e Museum of Outdoor Arts, which has moved to Marjorie Park and Fiddler’s Green, has a group of new murals to show o . Free entry to Marjorie Park on the ird Monday of the month, through October. MOA members are admitted free and tickets for non-members cost $10; $5 for ages 5 to 20. Tours of the collection are available. SCFD free days will not take place if there is a Fiddler’s Green concert scheduled. Marjorie Park is at 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle in Greenwood Village.

Parade of Homes

e Denver 2023 Parade of Homes, presented by Aurora Highlands Aug. 10-27, will showcase two communities, more than 50 homes throughout metro Denver on ursdays to Sundays. More information soon.

Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms is holding its Lavender Festival July 15-16. SHUTTERSTOCK

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Local animal shelters full of dogs, cats

Cost of living, pandemic create issues

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Over 40 cats and 20 dogs are currently up for adoption at Castle Rock’s Buddy Center, a Dumb Friends League animal shelter, which is nearing its capacity as adoptions have slowed down.

Adrianne Glazer, a content and communications specialist for the Dumb Friends League, said the shelter has seen declining adoption numbers for the past three years since the start of the pandemic.

Glazer pointed to the pandemic’s impact on housing. Landlords increased pet rent fees and added more breed restrictions. The economy and rising pet-care costs have also resulted in fewer pet adoptions since 2020.

“Life is expensive, not only are housing costs and costs of living going up, but so is the cost of care,”

Glazer said. “Providing basic care for pets is becoming less and less attainable for some people.”

ose same conditions, along with more people returning to work in an o ce, have also led to more animals being surrendered to local shelters, Glazer said.

e shelter’s current longest stay, a 6-year-old lab named Apollo, was surrendered to the shelter in April.

“Ultimately, the challenge is that our intakes are surpassing our adoptions,” Glazer said.

With fewer adoptions, the average amount of time a dog stays in the shelter’s care have doubled from 6 days in 2019 to 12 days in 2023. While the shelter provides a safe and caring environment for its animals, Glazer said it’s best for pets to have homes and families.

“ e shelter environment, even though they’re well taken care of, is not ideal long-term,” Glazer said.

“As much as we get attached, there’s nothing like seeing them be adopted.”

To be able to continue to help stray or surrendered animals, Glazer said adoption is key.

“In order to take care of more animals, we, at the Dumb Friends League and shelters all over, need to nd homes for the animals we do have,” she said.

To help facilitate successful adoptions, not only do sta at the Buddy Center help pair animals and potential adopters, but the shelter also o ers a behavior hotline for questions, a complimentary vet visit, and a month of pet insurance.

Cats and dogs at the shelter are also spayed or neutered and microchipped before being adopted out. Glazer said adoption trends have switched recently, with cats becoming more popular than dogs.

“We’re here to make those matches and keep people and their animals together,” Glazer said. “Our animals have so many unique attributes and they need homes.”

With lots of animals at the shelter, Glazer said the Buddy Center also needs volunteers and fosters.

To learn more about adoption, volunteering, fostering, or donating to the Buddy Center, go to www.ddfl.org/locations/buddycenter.

The Buddy Center animal shelter in Castle Rock, run by the Denver Dumb Friends League, is near capacity with adoptable pets. Apollo, a 6-year-old Lab, has been at the shelter since April and is the shelter’s current longest stay.

PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD

Not seeing it

Since the Colorado General Assembly wrapped up the 2023 session with a bang, I’m still feeling uninformed.

By bang, I am referring to the Democrats passing the bill that will put Proposition HH on the ballot for us to decide in November.

For one — the majority party released this important piece of legislation seemingly at the last minute. OK, it was literally. It takes three days to pass a bill — they did it just in the nick of time. Hard to believe they did not have it planned until three days before.

Nonetheless, what’s done is done. Now, it’s up to voters to decide on whether to pass this proposition that we are being told will help homeowners deal with the major property tax increases.

Before getting too deep into the measure — I will agree that Colorado does have some of the lower property taxes in the nation. However, given the cost of living and struggles families are going through — we did not deserve to play catch-up on the national level all in one year. Instead, we are seeing 30%, 40%, and, in some areas, 60% increases. While I have not yet seen the numbers, this is just a guess, but I doubt that many of the tens of thousands of property valuation appeals are going to make a big di erence.

So, that leaves us with Proposition HH, where we are being told to approve it and we will get some property tax relief. However, in reading multiple stories about the measure and trying to understand it — I, as a property owner, am just not seeing how this is going to help me and my family.

I do, however, see how it is going to help the state get more

money. After all, lawmakers have been trying to nd a way around TABOR for quite some time.

Again, not making the connection on how I am going to see a true bene t by voting yes.

I wouldn’t say I am against the measure completely. I’d just like to really understand why I should vote yes.

Several articles recently came out about how families could get higher TABOR refunds this year.

at sounds good, since I am about to be paying a lot more in property taxes.

Tell me now — if I say go ahead and keep those TABOR funds — how do I come out ahead? e math is not adding up here.

As information trickles in about what happens with the proposition, especially if the Colorado Supreme Court rejects current challenges, there is still no answer.

In one article, I read that if voters do indeed vote on the measure in November, property owners will not have an idea of what they will pay in property taxes until long after the election. Given the state is asking me to vote yes on the measure — I’d like a rm answer before I vote.

To complicate the issue further, local government and taxing districts that rely on property taxes are also playing a guessing game for what it means to them. Will sta cuts be needed?

Commissioner Lora omas in Douglas County says it’s a possibility.

Larimer County imposed a hiring freeze due to the unknown.

To conclude — the question remains — how is giving you my TABOR refund going to result in a property tax break for me? How will this bene t our school district and our counties where this is the primary source of revenue?

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

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When I relocated from New Jersey to Colorado, I had made the drive ahead of the moving truck. Crossing through Kansas and into the eastern plains of Colorado on Highway 70, I still couldn’t quite make out the mountains in the distance. However, the further into Colorado I drove, the purple mountains’ majesties began to appear in the distance. And even though it was July, I could still make out the snow-capped peaks standing tall against the

At the time I wasn’t familiar with Longs Peak, Mount Evans or Pikes Peak, just a few of the 14ers in the beautiful state of Colorful Colorado, but I still could see these massive mountain structures in the distance. ey were awe-inspiring for sure, but from a distance seemed much too difcult to think about trying to hike or climb them. And as my family and I settled into the foothills, the views of the mountains in the distance at both sunrise and sunset amazed us, as coming from New Jersey we were familiar with the oceans and hills of the east coast, but nothing compared to the grandeur of what now stood before us.

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only exceeded by their ominous features. I remember my family thinking that maybe we should turn back. And we are all glad we did not turn back, we kept going and nally stopped in Beaver Creek. After leaving the exit, and making our way toward the mountain, we could still not quite see the top, and again from far away it looked like that day’s hike might be more di cult than we had anticipated.

Beaver Creek isn’t even a 14er (a mountain that is at least 14,000 feet in elevation), yet it seemed gigantic to us, almost unmanageable for rookies to the area. But as we got closer, we realized we could no longer see the top, as a matter of fact the closer we got to that mountain, the smaller it became. And when we looked at the trail map and out at the winding trail ahead of us, we realized that what was right in front of us was more than manageable for sure, so we readied ourselves and took o up the mountain.

What mountain are you looking at right now? Does it look ominous and frightening from where you are currently standing? Maybe it’s a new cancer diagnosis, a personal battle with addiction, or a family member or friend ghting addiction. Perhaps it’s a relationship challenge at home. You may be facing a nancial burden that seems to be getting bigger by the day. Your mountain could be a problem with your business or your team. If you are in sales and you are now halfway through the year and your numbers are way o , the chasm between your quota and where you cur-

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Managing what appears to be unmanageable

Castle Rock Town Talk - Projects to expand park and recreation options move forward

Providing park and recreation amenities was one of the top priorities residents identi ed in the 2023 community survey. e Town of Castle Rock continues to look for opportunities to bring more of these options to the community.

In June, Butter eld Crossing Park reopened following extensive renovations. When you visit the updated park, you will nd new basketball and pickleball courts, enhanced gathering spaces and shade structures, improved accessibility and lighting, new walking paths and trail connections, an outdoor tness course and the fully inclusive Possibilities Playground.

Renovations are underway at Mitchell Gulch Park in the Founders Village area and are expected to be completed in late 2023. New amenities will include a dedicated parking lot, new playgrounds, tness elements, a pavilion, an all-season restroom, six new tennis courts, a bike pump track and a permanent cornhole

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Response to column

I am an avid reader of your editorial pieces and this one caused me pause. I can imagine if you have a safe, loving home in which your child is free to be who they are and discover themselves without judgment, I can understand the “keeping parents in the loop”. For many of our youth, home isn’t a safe space. We know the data on suicide amongst our LGBTQ+ youth and how they are some of the most at risk of ending their lives. Is this forced “outing”; 1. Necessary and 2. Best for our youth? Sometimes we look at policies through our own lens and forget that there are other lenses out there and protecting our most marginalized students is the best way forward.

What I believe would be a better approach is for our school mental health professionals to be working with these youth in telling their parents if it’s safe to do so. We have professionals in the building that could help facilitate these conversations between parents and students so that the best outcomes for our students are put rst.

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rently are regarding your year-to-date sales seem like a much higher climb than you can conceivably make up in the next six months.

Whatever your mountain is, get closer to it. Stop looking at it from miles away. Find a guide, a coach, a family member, or a friend who you trust to help you build your trail map. Get to the base of the mountain, identify the trailhead and execute your plan. e mountain isn’t going to climb itself, nor is it going to fall into the ocean and go away. You have more courage than you think, there is grit deep inside of you

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game area. e park will also be updated to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and the irrigation will be upgraded to improve water e ciency.

Plum Creek north park

Work is set to begin on the Plum Creek north neighborhood park at 2225 Emerald Drive, adjacent to the Plum Creek Golf Club. Public feedback to determine the design was completed in 2021, and Town Council recently approved a construction contract.

Planned amenities include a parking lot, half-court basketball, shade structure, four-season restroom, pickleball courts, plaza areas, seating, playgrounds serving youth 2 to 5 years old and 5 to 12 years old, a boulder play structure, yard games and bocce ball courts. is project is funded by impact fees charged to developers to ensure growth

ere are experts in this eld to lean on, best practices for safe adults to be helpful without “outing”.

Especially in middle and high school, our children are working on being independent and handling the consequences of their decisions, and as adults, it sure would be nice if we could embrace their choices and help facilitate positive adult and family interactions versus creating a power struggle between everyone. With two kids through high school and one in high school, nothing matters to me more than their safety, so if I don’t know something until a later date, but my not knowing kept my child safe, I welcome it. Mental health struggles in our youth are real and I think most parents underestimate its toll. I do trust the adults in my child’s school, but I also work my tail o to stay involved in their school so that I can then extend my trust.

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that needs to be surfaced to start the climb, and never underestimate your endurance to see it all through. Is it time for you to get closer to the base of the mountain instead of imaging how di cult the climb might be from afar? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can realize that what seems completely unmanageable from a distance can seem completely manageable the closer we get, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

helps pay for growth.

Watch for a groundbreaking celebration and an opportunity to provide input on the new park’s name later this summer. e park is anticipated to be completed in summer 2024.

Sports development center

More than 9,000 athletic, aquatics, youth camp and arts and enrichment program participants have been waitlisted since 2021 due to a lack of space at the Town’s current indoor recreation facilities.

Town Council in June approved an agreement to complete the design and construction documents for a proposed sports development center at the former Acme Brick facility on Prairie Hawk Drive, which would provide more capacity for athletics and programs.

e facility is anticipated to include competition and recreation gymnasiums, a competition natatorium, individual and group tness areas, an outdoor tness area, adventure and at tracks, a child watch area, an indoor playground, a gaming/esports room, and a multipurpose room with seating for up to 300. Details of the project and funding are still being nalized. Adding a third indoor recreation facility is included in the Parks and Recreation master and strategic plans. Expanding indoor recreation options also ranked highly within the 2023 community survey. Learn more about Parks and Recreation projects at CRgov.com/ProjectUpdates

David L. Corliss is the town manager of Castle Rock

A BIG PASSION FOR SMALL THINGS

Meet metro Denver’s active miniaturist community

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Several years ago, someone walking into Barbara Pontarelli’s home for the rst time may have gotten the feeling that they’d become a giant.

Hanging on the walls of her kitchen, small scenes exhibited the culinary décor of di erent eras. In one display box, tiny countertops of a retro 1950s kitchen popped with color. In another, little stainless steel appliances lled the space.

Miniature tables and chairs were laid out in parlor scenes in the house’s living room, and Pontarelli’s bathrooms were dentist-themed. Since her husband was a dentist, she honored his career with small recliners and minuscule toothbrushes on display.

“When I didn’t have enough space to display stu , I would empty closets,” said the Wheat Ridge resident, who now lives part-time in California.

Of the countless miniature scenes on display in her home, Pontarelli collected about a quarter of them.

e rest, she made herself.

“It’s, you know, how I express my artistic side,” she said. “I can’t explain the draw, but it’s de nitely a passion … I just nd this so satisfying — to produce something small to be as close as it can be to its full-size counterpart.”

Pontarelli is part of a passionate community of miniaturists, or people who enjoy the art, hobby or collection of miniature objects.

In the metro Denver area, it doesn’t take a magnifying glass to see that the miniaturist community is thriving — from meetup groups to classes, to a museum, the love of tiny things is big in the hearts of many.

A museum of tiny things

Pontarelli is a board member at the institution at the epicenter of the Denver metro miniaturist community: the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. In addition to its miniature collection, the museum displays and teaches visitors about antique toys and special dolls from over the decades.

e museum recently moved to 830 Kipling St. in Lakewood after spending almost 40 years in Denver’s City Park West neighborhood.

In its new location, Executive Director Wendy Littlepage said the museum welcomes about 5,000 visitors per year,

“( e museum) is so many di erent things to di erent people,” she said. “We have people that come in that love just the exactitude of the small scale, and then we have people that love the

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whimsy of the small scale. We have a lot of people that come for nostalgia … And then I think some people just like that it’s a bit of a mental break.”

One of her favorite things about miniatures is that they are for everyone. Some people come into the museum thinking that the collection, which includes several intricate dollhouses and other cases of miniature objects and artwork, is mainly for kids.

But the houses are full of detailed — and sometimes even functional — replicas of what one would see in a normal house, including cupboards, dressers, paintings, beds, sinks, animals and food.

Considering the familiarity and intricacies of the pieces, Littlepage said some of the collection’s biggest fans tend to be craftsmen.

“We had a nish carpenter come through, and he just said over and over, ‘ is is all insane! How did they get that nish?’” she said. “ ere’s one house where the plumbing is really exposed – and it’s not functional plumbing – but we had a plumber come through and he was just like, ‘ at’s what every house needs.’”

In one display case, tiny handmade food is almost microscopically detailed — including an orange that can be peeled to show the segments underneath and an onion with all of its layers. Other displays show miniature artwork by Indigenous artists that represent Indigenous homes.

For many miniature items, artists use the materials that the regular-sized objects would be made of, like wood and fabric. Paintings are painted, embroidered things are embroidered and knit clothing is knit with small thread.

But for other mini details, artists get more creative, using paper to make owers and polymer clay to construct food items.

While many miniatures are created by hobbyists and artisan creators, others are mass-produced. Just like with real furniture, Wendy said, collectors will determine which types to buy based on their speci c needs.

High-end artisan miniature pieces can sell for thousands of dollars, Littlepage said. e miniature art gallery in the museum was appraised at $18,000 about 15 years ago, so it’s likely worth even more now, she added.

Crafting classes

For those who like to make miniatures, there are clubs and classes to teach di erent skills. For a long time, Pontarelli was the president of one of these clubs, called Wee Wonders of Arvada.

e longstanding miniature group meets monthly at the museum to work on projects together or teach and learn new skills from each other, like how to make stained glass windows or create stucco.

“We have people at every level,” Pontarelli said. “I love getting together with these people and hearing what they’ve gured out and what they’re doing and always learning something new.”

In addition to crafting by hand, miniaturists also use new tools and technologies to create their artwork.

“I’ve noticed a change in the level of expertise over the years,” Pontarelli said. “Before, we used mini scroll saws and mini table saws and Dremel tools — we still use the Dremel quite a bit — but now that we can get laser-cut wood or 3D-printed items, it’s sort of changing the face of the miniature world.”

e museum also hosts classes for kids.

“ ere’s a whole in ux of young people into the hobby and for those of us who are in it, that’s kind of exciting, because, you know, we don’t want to

see it disappear,” Pontarelli said.

For her, miniatures are a great way for kids to explore their creativity.

“We’re just trying to nd any avenue to trigger their creativity, that’s really what it’s all about,” she said. “In this tech world, we need to foster any outside creativity activities that we can, because it’s really important that these kids exercise that part of their brain.”

To learn and wonder e dedication and ambition within the community of miniaturists is special, Littlepage said.

“My favorite thing about the miniature community is they’re such learners,” she said. “Like I have one of my volunteers who has been retired for a while … and she bought a laser cutter and has taught herself to program it.”

She said that problem-solving attitude, plus the childlike wonder of enjoying cute things, make miniaturists special.

Littlepage encouraged people to take a break from their busy lives to check out the museum, where tickets for adults are $5 and children and seniors are $4.

“It’s a great space because you have to slow down,” she said. “You come in fast, you miss a lot. So being able to come in, take a few breaths and just sort of nd the most ridiculous tiny thing you can nd.”

For those who have their interest piqued in the world of miniatures, Pontarelli said it’s never too late to start. Creating and collecting can be for anyone at any time and any age, she said.

And for those who don’t know where to begin, just remember — it’s OK to start small.

Wendy Littlepage shows the details of a miniature book titled “Trees of Minnesota,” which includes a hard cover and pages full of words.

A child points to a detail she found in a dollhouse as part of a scavenger hunt challenge at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. PHOTOS BY NINA JOSS

The collection at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys includes several large dollhouses full of miniatures.

95th Western Welcome Week coming soon

Littleton’s signature celebration returning for 10 days of fun

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mark your calendars — and check the Western Welcome Week Facebook and Instagram pages for late additions to the schedule as Littleton’s longstanding celebration of community returns for its 2023 run.

A crowd will gather at Sterne Park in Littleton on the evening of Aug. 11 for a concert and a new laser show from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Picnics are in order.

A new art show, “Home on the Range,” will be open at Town Hall’s Stanton Gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday and on Parade Day, August 19. Art will be presented by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, which will also present the annual “Best of Colorado” exhibit at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

On Aug. 12 the day will start with the 26th Gold Panning on the South Platte River, an event held at 9:30 a.m. at the Carson Nature Center at South Platte Park. e Littleton Elks will hold the Children’s Fishing Derby and in the evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sterne Park will be the site for Little Jam- e Petty Nicks Experience. Again, picnics are a nice addition for music lovers ...

On Aug. 13, the Annual Pancake Stampede 5K Fun Run and Walk starts at 8 a.m. at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. From 8 to 11 a.m., the 45th Pancake Breakfast will be held on the Geneva Lodge Lawn at the Littleton Center, which will also be near the location for the WWW Kids “Games of Old at Geneva Park” and the 27th Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede at Geneva Park.

e Littleton Elks Lodge will be the site for the 14th Littleton Elks Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 12, while Mother Nature is in charge of a Perseids Meteor Shower from 8 to 11:59 p.m., which can be viewed from Carson Nature Center’s Star Party on August 12. (It could run later — hard to be precise, but it should be beautiful!

On Aug. 15, from 6 to 7 p.m., Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park will be the place to enjoy HawkQuest’s 26th Family Night Out, with live hawks for an up-close and personal visit and some conversation about them by experts. A really special experience for budding nature lovers, as well as their parents! At RiverPointe Senior Living on the 15th, the 27th RiverPointe Swing Dance will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with Zing, the Great Big Band.

On Aug. 16, also at RiverPointe, Cycling Without Age Littleton-Rock and Roll Roundup will run from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Aug. 17 will bring one of Historic Littleton Inc.’s Downtown Historic District Walking Tours at 5 to 6 p.m. (Meet at the old courthouse on Littleton Boulevard.)

August 18 is the opening of the Annual Quilt Show and used book sale at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton as well as the Elks Hometown Pig Roast and Dance at the Elks Lodge.

Which brings us to Aug. 19, and the 94th Western Welcome Week Grand Parade from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and the 63rd Craft and Home Improvement

Fair on Downtown Littleton’s Main Street and adjoining streets. A Day at the Elks Lodge is also included from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from noon to 4 p.m., e Honor Bell, a resounding tribute for Colorado’s heroes will be held downtown.

Sunday, Aug. 20, from noon to 2:30, will nd families cheering on rubber duckies along Little’s Creek, starting at the War Memorial Rose Garden (which is a mass of color and looking beautiful right now!).

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Don’t miss the big news

The Colorado Sun and other media are missing the big good news story out of Dougan County. Ready? Ta da!

They have solved the homeless problem in Douglas County! And, as their spokespeople will continually remind you, it is with choice and compassion.

So, how is this accomplished? First, you should know that their citizens do not like seeing homeless encampment. This is something I’m sure all other county commissioners and mayors did not know.

Second, the homeless should be told this new information, so a social worker is sent to meet them compassionately accompanied by an armed sheriff’s deputy. The social worker informs the homeless about addiction services, mental health care, and homeless shelters. All those choices! Soon they will also be compassionately given the choice of paying a $1,000 fine if they choose incorrectly.

So, the homeless will then, oh so kindly, be given a ride free of charge to take advantage of those wonderful services. The only teeny tiny glitch might be that those services will be many miles away.

Why is that, you may ask? Obviously, you have not been paying attention. The goal and effect is to reduce homelessness IN DOUGLAS COUNTY.

Dougco is not only one of the richest counties in Colorado, it’s one of the richest

in the world, but they won’t actually pay to house or help in their county. They will only pay to compassionately dump the problem on someone else’s doorstep.

See, they’ve made a choice, and unless you live and are safely housed there, screw you, but compassionately.

Roger Brisnehan  Westminster

Overlooking students without a supportive environment

I wanted to reach out regarding your “From the Editor; Staying in the Loop.” Although I believe your words come from a place of love and concern, I also believe that you are overlooking those students who do not have a supportive and loving environment at home.

For those students, school may be their only safe space as they try to navigate what must be confusing, especially when there is so much negative noise directed at the LGBTQ+ community. Imagine if you were a child in a very conservative family, or a family whose religion doesn’t acknowledge same-sex relationships, let alone the fact that there are some people who don’t feel comfortable in their own skin and yearn to physically become a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth. You’re told it’s unnatural, a sin, or that there is something wrong with you.

With this new policy, those kids will not be able to find refuge or support while at school. That is heartbreaking to me.

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

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

Original Grantor: KAITLIN HAMOR AND CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS

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

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

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

Recording Date of DOT: 10/9/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020098428

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $515,465.00

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 3, BLOCK 3, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 6B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

10621 Clarke Farms Drive, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/4/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531

9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-027329

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0085

First Publication: 6/29/2023

relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RONALD LEE DOOLEY AND JULIA DIANNE DOOLEY

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

Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

9/29/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021111732

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $604,362.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $590,388.76

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 70, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 4A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 2018 UNDER RECEPTION NO.

2018064726

Which has the address of: 8041 Adams Fork Avenue, Littleton, CO 80125

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/10/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

N. APRIL WINECKI Colorado Registration #: 34861 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-029580

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0067

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0081

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/28/2023 2:13:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JAMES S. CHAN AND JULIE A CHAN

Original Beneficiary:

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BROKER

SOLUTIONS, INC.DBA NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

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

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

Recording Date of DOT: 12/27/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013098644

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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

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

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

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

Which has the address of:

15635 Carob Circle, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/28/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ALISON L. BERRY

Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-027517

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0081

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Reception No. of DOT: 2022035337

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$351,920.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $379,920.00

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 2, RAINBOW FALLS PARK (NORTH), COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 7/6/2023

Last Publication: 8/3/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/11/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

CHRISTOPHER J CONANT Colorado Registration #: 40269 730 17TH STREET, SUITE 200, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 303-298-1800

Fax #:

Attorney File #: MarAlas/Veneer

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0086

First Publication: 7/6/2023

Last Publication: 8/3/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0087

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

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

Original Grantor: Julie Dao

Original Beneficiary: Red Rocks Credit Union

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Red Rocks Credit Union

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

Recording Date of DOT: 5/14/2021

No. of DOT: 2021062313

trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

Which has the address of: 4422 Whippoorwill Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/12/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DEANNE R. STODDEN

Colorado Registration #: 33214 1550 WEWATTA STREET SUITE 710, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 623-1800

Fax #: Attorney File #: 12126.0028

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0087

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Larkspur NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0003

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/6/2023 10:28:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Robert A Parker and Cynthia L Parker

Original Beneficiary: Compass Bank

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association

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

Recording Date of DOT: 7/9/2002

Reception No. of DOT: 02066933 Book 2366 Page 2048

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $52,600.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $34,065.93

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

Lot 5, Block 8, Valley Park Filing No. Three, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 1/6/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

MARCELLO G. ROJAS

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

Phone #: (303) 353-2965

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO220045

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0003

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2023 9:49:00

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

Original Grantor: Brian Leben

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2019-LTV2

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

Recording Date of DOT: 3/7/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019011761

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$652,500.00

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

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

Which has the address of:

8200 Superior Cir, Littleton, CO 80125

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale

and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/12/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

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

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21704

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

Attorney File #: 23-029841

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0080 First Publication: 6/29/2023 Last Publication: 7/27/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0082

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2023 11:38:00

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

Original Grantor: Rodolfo Gonzalez and Claire M Gonzalez

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Guild Mortgage Company LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/24/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 7/29/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020068256

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $327,360.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $312,909.40

Original Grantor: Mohsine Tazi and Ghita Bouanane Original Beneficiary:

Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Movement

Evidence of Debt: Movement Mortgage, LLC

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

Recording Date of DOT: 8/13/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020074765

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$408,500.00

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 26, BLOCK 5, FOUNDERS VILLAGE FILING NO. 18, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

376 Hampstead Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80104

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

It May

On

1:47:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PAUL F VATTIAT, III

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 50, CHALLENGER PARK TOWNHOMES, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

9576 Deerhorn Court 50 , Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/11/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

HEATHER DEERE

Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21448

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0068

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

Which has the address of: 6111 Ponderosa Way, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/27/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/1/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

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

Attorney File #: CO-23-956189-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0082

First Publication: June 29,

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/26/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

MARCELLO G. ROJAS

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

Phone #: (303) 353-2965

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO230014

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0078

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0068

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/11/2023 12:37:00

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

Original Grantor: Mason Barnett Cantar

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/4/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 12/11/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020122446

DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$463,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $452,804.32

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sedalia NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0071

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/13/2023 3:27:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Sarah Caroline Carter

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Franklin American Mortgage Company, A Tennessee Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/19/2016

Recording Date of DOT: 8/22/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016056482

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $215,650.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $188,050.49

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: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED PARTLY IN THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. AND PARTLY IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE ¼ CORNER COMMON TO SAID SECTION 25 AND 30; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30 A DISTANCE OF 430.69 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 129.32 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE NORTH AT RIGHT ANGLES A DISTANCE OF 360 FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST

LINE A DISTANCE OF 70.69 FEET; THENCE WEST ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 91° 26’ A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID LINE A DISTANCE OF 560 FEET; THENCE EAST ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 91°26’ A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

13645 South State Highway 67, Sedalia, CO 80135

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/14/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755

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

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-23-956665-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0071

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0077

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/25/2023 4:27:00

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

Original Grantor: TIMOTHY D MURRAY

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/13/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 1/31/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020007297

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$257,818.00

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 2404, LINCOLN SQUARE LOFTS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED ON OCTOBER 14, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005098823, AND THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON JUNE 17, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005054931 AS AMENDED IN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR LINCOLN SQUARE LOFTS RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005098822 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME INCLUDING THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE LCE PARKING SPACE NO(S). 2404, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED PURSUANT TO THE DECLARATION AND DEPICTED ON THE

CONDOMINIUM MAP, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of:

10176 Park Meadows Dr 2404, Lone Tree, CO 80124

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/26/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RYAN BOURGEOIS

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

Attorney File #: 00000009794157

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

FICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO AND CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED FEBRUARY 22, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO 2004020756 COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESERVATIONS, LEASES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, ALL ZONING, BUILDING AND OTHER LAWS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, ALL RIGHTS OF TENANTS IN POSSESSION, AND ALL REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS NOT YET DUE AND PAYABLE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 2016059390, PAGE , OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS.

Which has the address of:

10787 S Twenty Mile Rd. Unit 204 , Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/5/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

MARCELLO G. ROJAS

Colorado Registration #: 46396

3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237

Phone #: (303) 353-2965

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO230021

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0079

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/15/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO21661

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0089

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0066

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/10/2023 10:02:00

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

Original Grantor: Michael J. Gibson and John J. Gibson and Carol S. Gibson

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc., its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 Cottage-TT-V

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/22/2016

cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/10/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11861

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0066

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0084

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/3/2023 3:14:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JUSTIN MICHAEL SHUCK

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR MORRISON HOME FUNDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC

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

Recording Date of DOT: 6/29/2018

Reception No. of DOT: 2018039339

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

aka Isaac N Smith

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, TO-WIT: BUILDING 5 CONDOMINIUM UNIT 204, CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND OF EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF CREEK SIDE AT PARKER, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 21, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. 2003152877, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK & RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED FEBRUARY 22, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004020756. GARAGE BUILDING 5, GARAGE UNIT 49 CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CREEK SIDE AT PARKER CONDOMINIUMS AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATIONS OF CONDOMINIUM AND OF EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF CREEK SIDE AT

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

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/12/2023 2:31:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Brian C. Reseigh and Rebecca M. Reseigh

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Bell Bank

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/2/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 12/7/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020119935

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

Which has the address of: 10004 Heywood St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured

Recording Date of DOT: 2/29/2016

Reception No. of DOT: 2016011659

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $261,457.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $239,834.82

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST.**This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 11/1/2022 at Reception No. 2022070374 in the records of the Douglas county clerk and recorder, Colorado.**

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 20, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 12685 Leesburg Rd, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 1, CASTLE OAKS ESTATES FILING NO. 5, AMENDMENT NO. 1 PLAT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 998 Mcmurdo Circle , Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/3/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. APRIL WINECKI Colorado Registration #: 34861 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-029838

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0084

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0073

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/19/2023 10:40:00

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

Original Grantor: Nancy A Cox

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/17/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 6/24/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019036372

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$202,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $192,071.24

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 332, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10394 Ravenswood Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/19/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-23-955681-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0073

First Publication: 6/15/2023

Last Publication: 7/13/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Franktown

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0074

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

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

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

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

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

Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013088006

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $343,222.02

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/20/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

ILENE DELL'ACQUA

Colorado Registration #: 31755

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

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

#:

File #: CO-23-956638-LL

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

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

Which has the address of:

3028 West Valley Park Boulevard, Larkspur, CO 80118

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 1/9/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-029107

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0010

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0076

To Whom It May Concern: On 4/25/2023 7:29:00

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

Original Grantor: Jason Stobart

Original Beneficiary: FirstBank

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FirstBank

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/22/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 8/29/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019054324

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $35,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $34,989.30

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 by the Deed of Trust and related loan documents

of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 4/25/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

TREVOR G. BARTEL

Colorado Registration #: 40449 1601 19TH STREET, SUITE 1000, DENVER, COLORADO 80202

Phone #: (303) 623-9000

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 307913-00049

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0076

First Publication: 6/22/2023

Last Publication: 7/20/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

Legal Notice No. 945630

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following ordinance was adopted on the second and final reading at a regular public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas on June 27, 2023:

ORDINANCE NO. O-023-002

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

AN ORDINANCE FOR SAFE USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY TO LIMIT PUBLIC CAMPING AND PROHIBIT TEMPORARY STRUCTURES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

/s/ Roberta Nelson

Roberta Nelson, Deputy Clerk and Recorder

Legal Notice No. 945680

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION OF A SPECIAL DISTRICT

1,632.26 acres.

The District is proposed to be organized as a metropolitan district to provide for the operations and maintenance of existing public improvements within its boundaries and will have the authority to impose mill levies for repayment of debt and for limited administrative, operation and maintenance purposes and to finance or lease equipment needed for operations and maintenance of existing public improvements. For debt service, the maximum mill levy that may be imposed by the District upon taxable property within the District’s boundaries shall not exceed 15.000 mills. The maximum operation and maintenance mill levy that may be imposed by the District upon taxable property within the District’s boundaries shall not exceed 43.000 mills provided, however, that the combined mill levy for both debt service and operations and maintenance shall not exceed 43.000 mills. If the method of calculating assessed valuation is changed by law, the maximum mill levies may be increased or decreased to reflect such changes.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S. as amended, no later than ten days prior to the public hearing on the Service Plan, any owner of the real property within the proposed Twin Mesa Metropolitan District may file a petition with the Board of County Commissioners requesting that such real property be excluded from the District. The Board of County Commissioners shall not be limited in its action with respect to the exclusion of property based upon such request. Any request for exclusion shall be acted upon before final action of the Board of County Commissioners concerning approval of the Service Plan.

/s/ Sheri Davis

By: Sheri Davis, Clerk and Recorder Douglas County, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 945678

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT TO CANYONS SOUTH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD)

On July 28th, 2023 action will be taken on an administrative amendment to certain property with a westernmost boundary located approximately 0.45 miles east of the intersection of Crowfoot Valley Road and Founders Parkway in unincorporated Douglas County, to amend planning area densities with the Canyons South Planned Development, to sift acreages between Planning Areas, and to create additional open space through the allocation of acreage from certain Planning Areas, as well as the redesignation of the previously proposed golf course. Address all comments to Douglas County Planning Services, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

CANYONS SOUTH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) 8TH AMENDMENT: ZR2022-032

Legal Notice No. 945689

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

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

Original Grantor: ROBERT A PARKER AND CYNTHIA L PARKER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CAPITOL COMMERCE MORTGAGE CO., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

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 51, Block 3, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 14, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of:

1077 Appleblossom Dr, 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.

IN RE THE PROPOSED TWIN MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to § 32-1-204(1), C.R.S., a service plan (the “Service Plan”) for the proposed Twin Mesa Metropolitan District (the “District”) has been filed with the County of Douglas, Colorado (the “County”). The Service Plan is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk and Record of Douglas County.

Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners (the “Board of County Commissioners”) will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 to review the proposed Service Plan, and to form a basis for a resolution approving, disapproving or conditionally approving such Service Plan. This meeting will be conducted both remotely and in-person. Members of the public are invited to attend and may join in person or remotely by registering at: https://www.douglas.co.us/board-county-commissioners/meetings/business-meeting-publichearings/. The Board of County Commissioners may, in its own discretion, continue the hearing to a subsequent meeting.

This District is located entirely within Douglas County and generally located at Wolfensberger Rd. and S. Peak View Drive to Twin Oaks Rd and Territorial Rd, containing approximately

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION of INTEREST (RFEI) #028-23 COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM (CRT) PROGRAM Douglas County, Colorado (“County”) is seeking responses from responsible and highly-qualified companies/organizations (“Respondent”) that have an interest in partnering with the County to provide the clinical services for the county’s co-responder program called the Community Response Team (CRT) program. Douglas County’s leadership is strongly supportive of collaborating with a private provider to assure the smooth transition of the CRT program. There are nine CRT teams covering all the law enforcement jurisdictions in Douglas County. Two of the teams are Youth-CRTs responding to schools in Douglas County. The remaining teams are community based providing seven day a week coverage. The private provider would provide nine (9) clinicians, seven (7) resource specialists (case managers), one (1) Resource Specialist Supervisor, and two (2) working clinical supervisors that also serve on CRT teams or one clinical supervisor. Administrative and operational support and clinical oversight are also a part of the CRT program structure. The RFEI document may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the RFEI document is available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic RFEI responses. Please submit two (2) original paper copies (no less than 11-point font) and one (1) identical version of the paper copies on a new flash drive (not password protected) of your RFEI response in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked with the information described above. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFEI responses will be received until 4:00pm on Thursday, August 10, 2023 by the Douglas County Finance

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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.

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

Legal Notice No. 945694

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres

Public Notice

PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for 2023 Gravel Road Chip Seal Pilot Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2023-020, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. This project consists of the placement of approximately 74,688 square yards of double chip seal over existing gravel roads within the Black Forest Estates and Ponderosa East subdivisions of northeastern Douglas County. This process will create a hard travel surface that will assist with dust suppression and minimize road maintenance activities prior to the implementation of a future planned asphalt overlay project.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Brian Schultz, Project Manager by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

• 74,688 square yards of cover coat material (3/4” chip seal)

• 74,688 square yards of cover coat material (3/8” chip seal)

• 80,667 gallons of emulsified asphalt (chip seal)

• 11,318 gallons of emulsified asphalt (fog seal)

Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Brian Schultz, Project Manager at 303.660.7490.

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

Legal Notice No. 945671

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Second Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Account Number: 2734

Public Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #027-23

OPEN SPACE and NATURAL RESOURCES FOREST MANAGEMENT and WILDFIRE MITIGATION

The Department of Open Space and Natural Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests qualifications and pricing from responsible and highly-qualified contractors for the provision of Forest Management and Wildfire Mitigation, as specified.

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

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #027-23, Forest Management and Wildfire Mitigation” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses

will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Monday, July 31, 2023 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.

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 company.

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. 945693

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT

TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 27th day of July 2023, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Kolbe Striping, Inc. for the completion of 2022 Townwide Pavement Markings – Crosswalks/Symbols (CIP22-017) and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Kolbe Striping, Inc., for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 27th day of July, 2023, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

Legal Notice NO. 945692

First Publication: July 13th, 2023

Second Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, to Chavez Construction, Inc., for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2023 Lone Tree Municipal Building Park Lot Overlay Project.

The project provided for 64,000 Square Feet of 2-inch mill and overlay of parking lot asphalt including aggregate base repair and restriping, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

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

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

By: Justin Schmitz, Director of Public

Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible authorized distributors with highly-qualified, factory-trained service technicians and equipment trainers for a lease plus cost-per-copy (one amount for all black & white copies and a second amount for all color copies) for approximately one-hundred and ten (110) multi-functional devices (MFD) to replace the machines that are currently in place. The number of MFD’s may increase or decrease based upon final selections.

The award of this RFP will be implemented in two phases. Phase I is for approximately eight-seven (87)multi-functional devices located in a variety of county-wide buildings; the current lease agreement for these machines will expire on 12/31/23. Phase II is for approximately twenty-three (23) multi-functional devices that are located at several Sheriff’s Office locations; the current lease agreement for these machines will expire on 5/31/24.

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

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

RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #026-23, Copiers and Copier Maintenance”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

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

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

Legal Notice No. 945691

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

REQUEST

FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

#029-23

HUMAN SERVICES CLIENT and STAFF GOODS and SERVICES

The Department of Human Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests responses from responsible and highly-qualified individuals/companies for various goods and services for Human Services clients and staff.

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

RFQ responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #029-23, Human Services Client and Staff Goods and Services” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/ or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Friday, August 11, 2023 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.

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 company.

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. 945695

First Publication: July 13, 2023

be added to BidNet Direct via a Communication prior to the bid date.

Electronic construction plans, specifications and forms for preparing bids may be obtained on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System: www. bidnetdirect.com//town-of-parker on or after 10:00 a.m. on July 5. 2023

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

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

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

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

The extent of the work is approximately as follows:

DESCRIPTION

Construction of intersection improvements, roadway widening, new multi-use trail, and relocation and replacement of traffic signal infrastructure on Parker Road (State Highway 83)between E-470 and Parkglenn Way. Work includes, but is not limited to, approximately 1,020 SY of concrete pavement, 1,800 Tons of asphalt pavement, 3,200 SY of concrete sidewalk, 3,100 SF of precast retaining walls, various traffic signal improvements at 8 poles locations, and associated stormwater improvements, earthwork, erosion control, signage and striping, and traffic control.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) 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, Alex Mestdagh at amestdagh@parkeronline.org or (303) 840-9546. The last day for questions is July 20, 2023 at noon.

Tom Williams, PE, Engineering/ Public Works Director

This Notice to Bidders is not valid without the above signature.

Legal Notice No. 945682

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Owner 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

Sealed BIDS for the 2023 HRMD Green Ash Street Maintenance project consisting 200 linear feet of curb/gutter, removal and replacement of approximately 1,320 square feet of concrete crosswalk, mill 2-inch overlay, approximately 13, 500 square feet of asphalt surface, and full depth replacement of approximately 3,375 square feet of existing asphalt surface, including three (3) asphalt speed bumps and striping, will be received by:

Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129

Until 11:30 AM, (Local Time) July 25, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM, (Local Time) on July 20, 2023 at the Hendrick Office Building, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

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

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

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

Plaintiff:

v. BRIDGET BARTELDS et al.

Defendant(s)

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

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

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 2, 2023, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day September 2023 at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the abovedescribed real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $667,478.30

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is JANEWAY LAW FIRM #15592, 9540 MAROON CIR Suite 320 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, Phone: (855) 263-9295 Fax: (303) 706-9994 JLF No.: 19-022876

Dated 7/13/2023, Castle Rock, CO

Darren M. Weekly Sheriffof Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 945677

First Publication: 7/13/2023

Last Publication: 8/10/2023

Published In: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030420, Division/ Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23001115

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Works & Mobility

Legal Notice No. 945679

First Publication: July 13, 2023

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

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Separate sealed bids for the PARKER ROAD

(NORTH) OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

(CIP 22- 006) 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 p.m. MST on July 26, 2023, and then publicly opened and read aloud via an online Zoom conference. The Zoom conference information will

A Bid Opening is scheduled for 11:30 AM (Local Time)onJuly 25,2023attheHendrickOffice Building, 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Electronic copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained after 12:00 PM on July 13, 2023 by contacting Bobbi Lavoie at blavoie@ highlandsranch.org.

Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District

By: Jeffrey B. Case, Director

Date: July 13, 2023

Legal Notice No. 945690

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff: v. DANIELLE DEVAULT, Defendant(s)

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

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

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on May 17, 2023, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County

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public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day August 2023, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the abovedescribed real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded

Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $62,095.68

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is JANEWAY

LAW FIRM, P.C., Lynn M. Janeway #15592, 9540

MAROON CIR Suite 320 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, Phone: (855) 263-9295 Fax: (303) 7069994 JLF No.: 21-025424

Dated 6/29/2023, Castle Rock, CO

Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 945621

First Publication: 6/29/2023

Last Publication: 7/27/2023

Published In: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Town of Castle Rock and Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County, Colorado, Case No. 22-08-0671P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 945650

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

Elliott Orthodontics will be disposing of all orthodontic records for patients that are 7 years or more post treatment or seven years past the 18th birthday for pediatric patients . All records will be disposed of in a HIPAA compliant manner.

Legal Notice No. 945672

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: August 3, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF BAR DATE AND PROCEDURE FOR FILING CLAIMS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Receiver Cordes & Company, LLC (“Receiver”), in its capacity as the duly Court appointed receiver for Tri-County

Health Department (“TCHD”), has established a procedure for asserting claims against TCHD or the receivership estate of Tri-County Health Department (“Receivership Estate”).

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

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

Cordes & Company, LLC

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

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

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT ANY AND ALL OTHER PENDING SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS AGAINST TCHD OR THE RECEIVERSHIP ESTATE HAVE BEEN STAYED, AND YOU ARE PROHIBITED UNDER THE ORDER APPOINTING RECEIVER FROM PROCEEDING WITH OR COMMENCING ANY SUIT OR PROCEEDING IN ANOTHER FORUM WITHOUT THE RECEIVER'S PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OR LEAVE OF THIS COURT. SUBMISSION OF A CLAIM FORM IN THIS MATTER IS YOUR FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST TCHD OR THE RECEIVERSHIP ESTATE

Legal Notice No. 945660

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Telecommunications

Public Notice

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to extend an existing 35-foot monopole communications tower to 51 feet, including appurtenances, at the approx. vicinity of 6793A Scott Avenue, Parker, Douglas County, CO 80134 (Lat: 39-27-1.35, Long: -104-45-36). Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Yvelande Raymond, y.raymond@trileaf.com, 66 South Logan Street, Denver, CO 80209, 314-997-6111.

Legal Notice No. 945686

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

1) HH TRAILER VIN SL6245

2) 2004 DODGE NEON VIN 1B3ES26CX4D590110

3) 2011 KIA OPTIMA VIN KNAGM4A77B5183471

4)2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN VIN 3GNFK16Z54G112057

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Legal Notice No. 945673

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Legal Notice No. 945683

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JEFFREY MACK PARKER, a/k/a Jeffrey M. Parker, a/k/a Jeffrey Parker, a/k/a Jeff M. Parker, and Jeff Parker, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30288

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 NOVEMBER 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Andrea Parker, Personal Representative 9351 Dorchester Street #D Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Legal Notice No. 945687

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publication: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Maria R. Castro, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR109

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Legal Notice No. 945674

First Publication: July 13 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Parker Towing Inc 18800 E. Clarke Road, Parker, CO 80134 303-841-9161

Legal Notice No. 945696

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of STANLEY G. LUSH, A/K/A STANLEY GALE LUSH, A/K/ASTANLEY LUSH, A/K/A STAN G. LUSH, A/K/ASTAN LUSH, AND STAN GALE LUSH, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30249

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 November 9, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Peter W. Lush, Personal Representative

5980 E. Berry Avenue Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 945657

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Leslie R. Taylor, aka Leslie René Taylor, aka Leslie Taylor, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30270

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 November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alexa Taylor, Personal Representative c/o Little Law Office 15530 E. Broncos Parkway, Ste. 300 Centennial, CO 80112

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 October 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Arthur J. Castro Personal Representative 10400 Park Meadows Drive, Apt. 345 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Legal Notice No. 945625

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Christina Elizabeth Beumer, aka Christina E. Beumer, aka Christina Beumer, aka Christina Schutt Beumer, Deceased Case Numbe: 2023 PR 30245

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 November 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Willibrordus T. Beumer, Personal Representative

c/o Katz Look & Onorato P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street Suite 1100 Denver CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 945666

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Campbell, Gayle Estelle, a/k/a Gayle E. Campbell, a/k/a Gayle Estelle Trout, a/k/a Gayle E. Trout, a/k/a Gayle Estelle Ott, a/k/a Gayle E. Ott, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30250

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 October 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kimberly Condill, Personal Representative

c/o Marc E. Summers

McDonough Law Group 1635 Foxtrail Drive Loveland, Colorado 80538

Legal Notice No. 945632

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Second Publication: July 6, 2023

Third Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Janet Baker Angelico, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30240

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 November 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paul Angelico, Personal Representative 2316 Thistle Ridge Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Legal Notice No. 945652

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mark R. Godsey, a/k/a Mark Ryan Godsey, a/k/a Mark Godsey, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30267

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 October 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary K. Gay, Personal Representative c/o Woodson L. Herring, Esq. 5800 S. Nevada St., Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 945651

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of SUSAN H. FAILE, aka SUSAN HELEN FAILE, aka SUSAN G. FAILE, aka SUSAN M. FAILE, aka SUSAN FAILE, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30211

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 November 11, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

W. Douglas Hoak, Reg. # 43148

Attorney to the Personal Representative 8055 E. Tufts Ave., Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80237

Legal Notice No. 945642

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Beth Ellen Roberts, a/k/a Beth E. Roberts, a/k/a Beth Roberts, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30045

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 November 6, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel X. Gallegos, II, Personal Representative 16065 Good Ave. Ft. Lupton, CO 80621

Legal Notice No. 945663

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael E. Stefanski, aka Michael Edward Stefanski, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030266

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 November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael J. Stefanski, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No. 945676

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Iris Alma McCandless, a/k/a Iris A. McCandless, a/k/a Iris McCandless, Deceased Number 23PR30263

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 October 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nicole D'Arpa

Attorney to the Personal Representative 1880 Office Club Pointe, Suite 201 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920

Legal Notice No. 945626

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael J. Cook, a/k/a Michael John Cook, a/k/a Michael Cook, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30255

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 October 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christine J. Cook, Personal Representative

C/O Joyner & Fewson, P.C.

3100 Arapahoe Ave. Ste. 410 Boulder, CO 80303

Legal Notice No. 945635

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert White, Sr., Deceased

Case Number: 23PR113

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 November 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sandra White, Personal Representative

6989 S. Delaware Street Littleton, Colorado 80120

Legal Notice No. 945665

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ona Darlene Yattaw, aka Ona D. Yattaw, aka Ona Yattaw, aka Darlene Yattaw, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR30260

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before November 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carlli P. Caiozzi

Co-Personal Representative

1154 McMurdo Circle Castle Rock, CO 80108

Anthony J. Yattaw

Co-Personal Representative

6930 Hyland Hills St. Castle Pines, CO 80108-8736

Legal Notice No. 945681

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Alberta J. Schellhorn, Deceased

Case Number 2023PR30254

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 November 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP

2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. 945658

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lyle E. Wellnitz, a/k/a Lyle Ernst Wellnitz, a/k/a Lyle Wellnitz, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR30185

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 November 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Teresa Anne Walker

Personal Representative 10838 Hickory Ridge Street

Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Legal Notice No. 945654

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lawrence Benjamin Finnerty, a/k/a Lawrence B. Finnerty,

a/k/a Lawrence Finnerty,

a/k/a Benjamin Finnerty,

a/k/a Ben Finnerty, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30273

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 November 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lawrence Daniel Finnerty, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 945662

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Loyce Felton Orr Smith, Deceased Case Number: 23PR110

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 December 15, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah Lynn Smith Gager Personal Representative 10184 Park Meadows Drive, No. 1310 Lone Tree, Colorado 80124

Legal Notice No. 945697

First Publication: July 13, 2023

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Archuleta, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR000107

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 October 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

June Mulcare, Personal Representative P.O. Box 462574 Aurora, Colorado 80046-2574

Legal Notice No. 945627 First Publication: June 29, 2023 Last Publication: July 13, 2023

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 November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Wanda S. Birdwell, Personal Representative c/o Nicole Andrzejewski 5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 945688

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JENNIFER SUZANNE SCHAFER, Deceased

Case Number 23PR116

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 November 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Allison Schafer, Personal Representative 209 Homestead Drive Cary, NC 27513

Legal Notice No. 945670

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Barbara R. Albi, aka Barbara Albin, aka Barbara Ruth Albin Deceased

Case Number: 23 PR 30272

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 November 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Darren R. Swander c/o Silversmith Legal Attorney to the Personal Representative PO Box 263 Vail, CO 81658

Legal Notice No. 945675

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JEAN FRANCIS LEATHERWOOD, aka JEAN F. LEATHERWOOD, aka JEAN LEATHERWOOD, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30232

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 October 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rebecca Gail Leatherwood Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. 945641

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 7, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Zaiden Jahseh Bryant be changed to Zaiden Jahseh Tucker

Case No.: 23 CV 62

By: Judge H. Clay Hurst

Legal Notice No. 945656

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 8, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Lisa Anne Hardman be changed to Lisa Anne Hartwell

Case No.: 23C363

By: Stephanie Korbett Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945634

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 8, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Megan Mae Redman be changed to Megan Redman Hardesty Case No.: 23C357

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945638

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on May 11, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Julie Ann Taylor be changed to Julie Ann Tripp

Case No.: 23C294

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945619

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 20, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Kathryn Ann Hayes be changed to Cathryn Ann Hayes

Case No.: 23 C 313

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945655

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 6, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Teresa Xavier-Hoopes be changed to Tee Xavier Case No.: 23C358

By: Stephanie Korbett Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945633

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The Petition requests that the name of Edward Herman Konarske, IV be changed to Eddy Kona Hardesty Case No.: 23 C 356

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945685

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The Petition requests that the name of Eli James Jeter Reid be changed to Eli Zidan Reid Case No.:23C355

By: Kamy H. Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945612

First Publication: June 29, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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

The Petition requests that the name of Champaben Patel be changed to Champa Patel Case No.: 23C369

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

Legal Notice No. 945684

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 27, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice

NOTICE CONCERNING PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP AND PETITION FOR STEPPARENT ADOPTION Case No. 23JA22

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: ROGELIO LARA, PETITIONER, FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD AND CONCERNING BERNARD JAMES CLEMENTS, RESPONDENT.

TO: RESPONDENT, BERNARD JAMES CLEMENTS

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Stepparent Adoption and Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship have been filed in the Douglas County District Court, involving the child, Sebastian Robert James Clements, born February 24, 2010. If you wish to respond to the Petitions, you must file your Response with the Clerk of this Court within thirty-five (35) days after this Notice is published. Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00.

Unless within thirty-five (35) days after the publication of this Notice you file a response with the Court, or appear before the Court, your parental rights to the Child may likely be terminated. You have the right to waive your right to appear and contest, and your failure to appear and contest, either in person or by a representative, will result in the Court forever terminating your parent-child legal relationship and granting the requested adoption.

Dee

/s/ Ronald S.

Attorney for Petitioner

Atty. Reg. #17426

1901 W. Littleton Blvd., #216 Littleton, CO 80120

303-763-5286

Legal Notice No. 945581

First Publication: June 15, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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