Douglas County News Press 081723

55-year-old Castle Rock pitcher finally gets shot at pro baseball

Dan Clemens’ dream was decades in the making

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From all-state high school baseball pitcher to pro decades – yes, decades – later, Dan Clemens of Castle Rock is looking back in amazement. As generations have come and gone, at 55 years old, he’s still standing on the mound, which is exactly where he wants to be.

“We shouldn’t let age get in the way,” Clemens said.

He’s now in the ninth inning of his career. Here’s his story, inning by inning.

Inning 1: A promising start

When Clemens was a sophomore at Douglas County High School in the mid 1980s, he wasn’t even on the varsity baseball team. He played JV, and wasn’t exactly an All-American.

Two years later, after being given a chance by a beloved coach, Clemens realized and rose to his potential. He became a decorated all-state pitcher (twice), with a scholarship

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DCSD asks for mill levy again P7

COMMISSIONERS DRAMA

Thomas newsletter at issue P2

CRITICAL ISSUES

DCSD eyes school budget P7

Dan Clemens became the oldest player in Pecos League history to record a win on the mound at age 55. The pitcher from Castle Rock was all-state at Douglas County High School before injuries derailed his career. COURTESY OF KLAUDIA ROSE

Laydon criticizes Thomas during public meeting regarding newsletter

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One of Douglas County’s elected leaders criticized his colleague for writing about a funding advisory board in a way he compared to “doxing” after a disagreement about how arts and culture money should be spent.

“We had our SCFD (Scienti c and Culture Facilities District) board show up with their hair on re because you had released information about them, attacked them in a newsletter apparently and said things that really made them not want to work with us,” Commissioner Abe Laydon said to Commissioner Lora omas during an Aug. 8 meeting of county o cials.

e Scienti c and Cultural Facilities District is a government body that includes seven counties in the Denver metro area. One penny on every $10 in sales and use tax collected goes to the district to fund organizations that provide arts or science programs, the district’s website says.

e metro area’s largest cultural organizations — such as the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo — receive speci c amounts of funding.

But counties also make decisions about how the tax revenue is spent. Each county receives a share of the tax collected, and then county cultural councils review applications from organizations and make

recommendations on their county’s funding priorities, the district’s website says.

ose recommendations are then reviewed and approved by the county commissioners or a city council and the SCFD board of directors.

omas’ email newsletter took issue with the actions of the Douglas County Cultural Council.

“ is year there was more funding available for distribution than there were requests, but (Douglas County) commissioners did not learn about this windfall until after the council had made recommendations,”

omas wrote in an Aug. 6 newsletter.

Organizations outside of Douglas County that can prove that they provide services to county residents are eligible for funding, according to omas’ newsletter. For example, Dinosaur Ridge in Je erson County has received funding from Douglas County in the past because it can show Douglas County residents visit that venue, she wrote.

But “I felt strongly that after all of the requests for funding had been ful lled, that the Cultural Council should disperse the additional $500,000 only to organizations located in Douglas County, such as the Highlands Ranch Cultural A airs, the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, the Performing Arts Academy and the Cherokee Ranch and Castle,” omas wrote.

“Laydon agreed with me, and the commissioners sent an email to the cultural council requesting that it meet to reconsider its recommendations and only provide the windfall funds to Douglas County-based organizations,” she continued.

e county Cultural Council recently met, and the request to keep the dollars in Douglas County failed on a 5-2 vote, according to omas’ newsletter.

omas’ newsletter criticized the decision and said: “I would like to give credit and applaud the courage of Cultural Council members Ann Speer and Sid Simonson who voted in the minority to respect Douglas County taxpayers and organizations.” e newsletter then included a link that read: “Click here for a roster of the cultural council members.” It led to a page on the county’s website that describes the cultural council and lists its members.

“I call it doxing,” Laydon said at the Aug. 8 meeting of commissioners and other county o cials.

e Merriam-Webster website denes “doxing” as “to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge.”

But whatever a person calls it, “I don’t think that’s productive, and I don’t think that’s respectful,” Laydon said.

omas responded that she shared the names of two individuals who voted on the cultural council for the distributions to be “done the way you and I had requested.” She added that the link to all the board members’ names is public information on the county’s website.

Said Laydon: “ e way in which you characterize our volunteers can be negative even when it is true ... e credibility of what we do as a county is undermined when we’re attacking volunteers.”

omas said the volunteers agreed to serve on a board that distributes large amounts of money.

“I know from working with you, Lora, that you are deeply committed to the service of our citizens. You’re punctual, organized and you want to do what’s right. And you’re committed to the truth, and I get that, and I respect that, and I respect your service,” Laydon said. “But I think the way you go about approaching it is often very detrimental to your interests and the county’s.”

omas’ newsletter said a recommendation is due to SCFD for funding by Aug. 11. at is after Colorado Community Media’s deadline for this story.

For updated informaiton, visit douglascountynewspress.net.

Douglas County commissioners George Teal, left, Chairman Abe Laydon and Lora Thomas. FILE PHOTO

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Turning the page to our next chapter

BY LINDA SHAPLEY LSHAPLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dear readers and supporters: Today begins a new chapter for this newspaper and Colorado Community Media, and we’re excited to share updates on our move to a new printing facility, why that matters and news of the upcoming launch of a revamped website.

In June, we learned that the facility that prints our portfolio of two dozen weekly newspapers and magazines would be closing this month. At the time, we pledged to nd a solution that would ensure little to no disruption to our printing and distribution schedule. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of options, aiming to keep costs down and changes as minimal as possible while understanding that Colorado’s Front Range has limited printing facilities avail-

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We’re pleased to share that we identi ed a nearby printer that is capable of taking on our products and began printing there this week. While the move won’t cause signi cant changes to our newspapers, you’ll likely notice a few di erences. e most notable change is the size of our newspapers. Moving to a di erent press, regardless of which option we landed on, necessitated altering the page size. at means a slightly smaller page. Despite the change, you can still expect the same volume of local news stories, advertisements and other features we’re

committed to providing to you.

We also had to make tweaks to some delivery times, as well as more closely aligning some of our publications geographically. As a subscriber, you may not even notice these changes; the goal was to streamline our work behind the scenes to keep production and delivery as consistent as possible.

Our newspapers, printed and delivered to driveways and mailboxes, remain an important platform for getting you local news. Even as we evolve digitally, we know many of our subscribers appreciate the experience of a newspaper, and we’re continuing to explore longer-term options for consistent printing in the years to come.

In terms of our digital evolution, we’re extremely excited to soon be launching a new website that will allow us to publish more quickly. I’ll

dedicate an upcoming column to these improvements, but will share a few speci cs here, too:

— Our publications will soon be under one umbrella, meaning you can easily shift from one local news source to another to learn more about communities across the region.

— With more multimedia elements, including audio and videos, we’re making our stories more inclusive.

— e website will be easier to navigate and update as news happens. ere’s much more to come on that front, and I look forward to sharing additional details soon. In the meantime, thank you for your support of local journalism –– we couldn’t do this without our members, advertisers and readers.

Linda Shapley is the publisher of Colorado Community Media.

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Castle Pines seeks public’s input on large, upcoming new park

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADO.COMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A growing area will soon be home to a new park — located in the east part of Castle Pines — and the city is seeking input on what the public wants the park to look like.

Plus, an existing park on the other side of town is set to expand.

“Based on past resident input, including community-wide surveys, parks and recreation opportunities remain important to Castle Pines residents,” said Camden Bender, spokesperson for the city. As “Castle Pines continues to grow, we expect to see an (increased) demand for additional parks and recreation amenities throughout the city.”

e new spot, Soaring Hawk Park, will sit southeast of Interstate 25 and Hess Road, south of the Rueter-Hess Reservoir. e land is located in e Canyons, a large housing development.

Soaring Hawk Park will be 74 acres. For context, a football eld is about 1 and a third acres.

e park will sit on land that was dedicated to the city by a developer, Bender said.

Castle Pines started on the path to creating the new park in May when it put out a call for proposals for a company to help begin the planning and design process for Soaring Hawk Park and for the expansion of the existing Coyote Ridge Park, Bender said.

Coyote Ridge Park, spanning about 41 acres, sits on the other side of the

city, west of I-25. It’s in northwest Castle Pines, near Monarch and Hidden Point boulevards.

“As part of ongoing e orts to enhance the park’s connectivity and accessibility, we are excited to announce an expansion plan that will incorporate approximately 11 acres of available land located southwest of the current site,” the city’s website says about Coyote Ridge Park.

e city hasn’t yet identi ed a timeline for how long it will take to build Soaring Hawk Park, Bender said.

But the city wants your input on what features the new park should have. You can take a short survey by visiting CastlePinesCO.gov/ParkPlanning and scrolling down a bit and clicking “complete the survey.” e survey is anonymous and will remain open until Aug. 25.

e survey seeks input from community members and visitors to help the city plan for the existing Coyote Ridge Park and the new Soaring Hawk Park. It asks people to pick di erent amenities that they wish Castle Pines parks could have. Some options given in the survey include a plaza or gathering space, sand volleyball, a community garden, a swimming pool, or an amphitheater, among many others.

Coyote Ridge Park currently o ers a range of facilities such as a ball eld, multi-use eld, pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, shade structures and a network of trails, the city website says.

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Registration is available online through Sept. 15 by visiting douglas.co.us and searching for Vintage & Vibrant

What’s happening with your County government?

Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view public meeting agendas, participate in-person or remotely, or watch select meetings, visit douglas.co.us and search for Business Meetings.

Older Adults: Tell us what you need

If you are approaching retirement age, living in retirement or know and care about an aging adult in Douglas County, we want to hear from you. Join your Board of Douglas County Commissioners at several listening sessions in July and August to help inform services and policies for older adults in Douglas County. For dates, times and locations, visit douglas.co.us and search “Older Adult Initiative”

A map shows the location of the future Soaring Hawk Park, at bottom right, and the site of the existing Coyote Ridge Park, at upper left. The gray line down the middle denotes Interstate 25, and the gray line winding east to west is Hess Road and Castle Pines Parkway. SCREENSHOT OF CITY OF CASTLE PINES MAP

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School district seeks $66M mill levy override, $484M bond

Voters decide Nov. 7

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County voters will be asked in November to approve a $66 million mill levy override and $484 million bond for the school district to invest in increasing sta pay and building three new schools.

During the Aug. 8 meeting, the school board voted unanimously to approve ballot language for the bond and mill levy override, as well as a bond plan and salary schedule, which outlines how all of the money will be spent.

Superintendent Erin Kane said the district needs the funding to o er competitive pay and address the need for new schools and building maintenance. Since the bond and mill levy questions failed last November, Kane said the district’s situation has gotten more dire.

“In 2022, it was urgent and we have de nitely reached critical,” she said, pointing to the district’s move to rolling cancellations for bus routes and numerous vacant positions, including 52 teachers, 155 educational assistants and 104 bus drivers.

e $66 million mill levy override would be used exclusively for sta pay and bene ts and school security sta , while the $484 million bond would go to the district’s capital needs.

If the mill levy override were to

pass, teachers would get an average 9% raise, classi ed sta would see a 9% raise and other sta would receive a 7% raise. e increase would make Douglas County’s starting pay $50,182, which is more comparable to surrounding districts. e current starting pay is $45,209.

e mill levy override ask includes $6 million to fund additional school resource o cers and school security specialists.

A majority of the bond, $226 million, would be dedicated to building elementary schools in Sterling Ranch, the Canyons and Crystal Valley. e bond would also fund security updates, building maintenance, career and technical education, special education and athletics and activities.

If both the bond and mill levy override pass, taxpayers would see a $20 increase per $100,000 of their residential property value. For example, a $1 million home would pay $200 per year.

School board members were united in their support for the funding measures.

“When I look at the consequences of not putting these measures on the ballot, I simply cannot look the other direction,” said Vice President Christy Williams . “Our teachers are doing more for less, but that is only realistic for so long.”

Several community members, students and district sta also urged the board to support the bond and mill levy override.

Olivia Abeyta, Kennedy Lay eld and Kaitlin Anderson, seniors at Chaparral High School, said they’ve experienced how a lack of funding impacts their school, including seeing teachers leave, learning in leaky classrooms and using old technology.

“Funding is truly the most important thing to ensure that future students experience what we did growing up,” Lay eld said. “With all of the wonderful opportunities DCSD has given students, why stop now?”

A few speakers questioned the timing of asking for more funding during a year where property taxes will increase. e Douglas County GOP issued a statement opposing the bond and mill levy override because of the tax increase.

However, none of the speakers denied Douglas County’s funding needs.

Christa Gilstrap, campaign manager for Invest in DCSD, the political issue committee supporting the funding questions, said she’s feeling optimistic as more people than last year are already donating and volunteering.

“I’m happy to report that this year not only did we not lose momentum, but we have gained it,” Gilstrap said. “We’re seeing the community come together to support our schools. We’ve already raised almost as much as money this year as we did the entire campaign last year.”

Invest in DCSD is hosting a campaign launch party from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 13 at Rhyolite Park in Crystal Valley.

Douglas County School District grapples with sta shortages

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County School District is starting the school year down hundreds of sta , from teachers to bus drivers, because of a lack of competitive pay.

Compared to surrounding districts of similar size, Douglas County o ers some of the lowest salaries and hourly wages for teachers, education assistants and bus drivers, though not for a lack of appreciation.

School districts received an 8% funding increase from the state for the 2023-24 school year, but Douglas County lags behind in o ering competitive salaries and wages because of di erences in locally provided funding, Superintendent Erin Kane said.

“Over time, as our neighbors have passed mill levy override after mill levy override, their funding per student continues to increase,” Kane said.

Douglas County receives $1,167 per student through mill levy overrides,

which is less than Denver Public Schools ($3,308 per student), Littleton Public Schools ($3,240 per student), Cherry Creek School District ($3,239 per student) and Je erCo School District ($1,910 per student). is year, by drawing down district reserves, Douglas County was able to raise starting teacher salaries from $43,680 to $45,209. However, other districts also raised their starting salaries.

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Cherry Creek School District starts teachers at $57,000; Denver Public Schools starts at $54,141; Je Co School District o ers $50,000; and Littleton Public Schools’ teachers start at $51,274.

One Legend High School teacher left the district on the rst day of school for a job in Cherry Creek, his colleague told the school board at the Aug. 8 meeting.

Several district sta voiced concern about the impacts of the sta shortages that night. Julie Crawford, a principal at Eldorado Elementary, said hiring over the summer was a struggle for schools.

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pool and the scarcity of qualied candidates have been deeply concerning,” she said. “Simply put, it is not that we have unquali ed applicants, it’s that we have zero

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Douglas County has 52 teacher openings currently, which is similar to the number of openings last year, 59, but has had fewer applicants for the openings compared to last year, Kane said. Kane added that more candidates are declining job o ers than last year.

Other positions have seen a more signi cant increase in openings. Last year, the district started with 75 open bus driver positions and 98 open education assistant roles. is year, the district is short 104 bus drivers and 155 education assistants.

Kane said the shortages mean the district has had to rely more on substitute teachers, contracting with third-parties for transportation for special education students and instituting rolling cancellations of bus routes.

“It means an increased work load for our employees because when you’re down a teacher, all the other teachers are trying to pick up the slack left behind,” she said.

In an e ort to address hiring and sta retention, the school board approved ballot language for a $66 million mill levy override at the Aug. 8 meeting. e money would go to increasing pay and bene ts, as well as adding security sta .

Douglas County School District started the school year on Aug. 8 missing hundreds of sta , from teachers to bus drivers. District administrators, teachers and principals rang alarm bells at the Aug. 8 school board meeting.

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Douglas County wants to hear about needs of older adults

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If you’re an older adult who feels like you don’t have a voice, now is your chance to tell your county government about your needs.

Douglas County’s elected leaders and other local o cials want to hear from you at “listening sessions” taking place around the county.

“Your feedback is vital to helping (the county commissioners) build policies and plan services around your needs so you can continue to live in Douglas County well into retirement,” Commissioner George Teal said in a news release. “We hope you’ll make time to join us at these listening sessions.”

During a Douglas County town hall event in March about aging well, participants identi ed the following three issues as important: resource navigation, particularly regarding property taxes; the need for a ordable housing; and increased safety and security, according to the county’s website.

(“Resource navigation” is a term that means helping people connect with certain resources that are right for them. To that end, the county supports Douglas County First Call, an information and referral program with trained sta and volunteers to help people access resources throughout Douglas County. First Call can be reached at 303-660-7519.)

If you want to talk to county leaders about any issues, many opportunities to speak your mind are coming up.

e county’s 2023 Older Adult Initiative includes the “listening” events and a resident survey and will culminate in a county commissioners town hall in late fall.

e feedback “will help inform decision-making of programs and services to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of our residents,” a statement from county sta said.

e remaining listening sessions take place at the following times and locations:

• 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at SECOR Cares, located at 17151 Pine Lane in Parker

• 9-10 a.m. on Aug. 16 at Parker Library, located at 20105 Mainstreet in Parker

• 1-2 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Castle Pines Library, located at 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines

• 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Oakwood Apartments, located at 559 Oakwood Drive in Castle Rock

• 2-3 p.m. on Aug. 31 at e Audrey Apartments, located at 9350 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch

• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Roxborough Library, located at 8357 N. Rampart Range Road in the Roxborough area south of Chat eld State Park

If you need help with directions, call the county at 303-660-7400.

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Initiative kicked o with the county commissioners’ town hall on aging well in March. e program aims to identify the needs, challenges and opportunities faced by the county’s aging population and is supported by the county commissioners and led by Teal, according to county sta .

e executive committee consists of members from across county gov-

ernment and includes the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce, the Douglas County Housing Partnership, community organizations and nonpro t committee members.

To get emails from the county relevant to older adults — or about resources for the aging population — you can sign up at tinyurl.com/ DouglasCountyOlderAdults.

Yoga in the Park

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

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

Guided Nature Hikes

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

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

Wednesday, August 30th, 7-8:30pm – Blue Moon

Saturday, September 2nd, 7:30-9pm – Snacks Under the Stars

Friday, September 8th, 5:30-7pm – Reptiles in the Region

Friday, September 29th, 6:30-8pm – Harvest Moon

Sunday, October 8th, 4-5:30pm – Amazing Corvids

Friday, October 20th - 5-6:30pm – Stories from the Heart

Saturday, October 28th, 5:30-7pm – Hunter’s Moon

Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch

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

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

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

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

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Saturday, September 23rd, 6-7:30pm – Natural Heritage Walking Tours with SSPRD (Urban Coyotes)

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Five new pickleball courts open in Castle Pines

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e wave of pickleball popularity has reached Castle Pines, where ve public pickleball courts o cially opened in late July.

“Since we formally have opened it and in the leadup to the grand opening, we’ve heard a lot of positive reactions,” said Camden Bender, spokesperson for Castle Pines. e courts are all part of the same facility in Coyote Ridge Park in northwest Castle Pines, near Monarch and Hidden Point boulevards. ey o cially opened on July 24. And in the city’s eyes, it’s a big deal: Castle Pines city o cials marked the opening of the courts at an event with a demonstration from “highly decorated and nationally renowned pickleball player Scott Moore,” ac-

cording to the city’s website.

e ve courts may be the rst public pickleball courts that have been built in Castle Pines. Bender was not aware of any other public spaces that would have had pickleball courts in the past.

e sport — played with paddles on a surface similar to a tennis court — has become known for spurring complaints about noise due to the popping sound it makes.

In the nearby suburb of Centennial, concerns over noise made pickleball a high priority for action by city o cials. In March, the Centennial City Council passed a six-month moratorium, or temporary ban, on new applications or approvals for outdoor pickleball courts within 500 feet of residential uses.

A noise consultant recently turned in a study on the issue to Centennial

o cials. e study noted that loweramplitude sound can have “adverse long term physiological e ects.”

Asked whether the City of Castle Pines has received any emails, phone calls or other messages complaining about noise from pickleball courts, Bender said the city has not received complaints.

He also noted that people had been playing for a couple weeks before the courts’ o cial opening, but there had been no noise complaints in that time.

Coyote Ridge Park “is a fairly large park, so they’re not particularly close to any homes,” Bender said, adding that the city hopes that mitigates noise concerns.

A government body called the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District initially constructed the courts. But the City of Castle Pines took over and maintains and operates the courts, Bender said.

e courts sit on land that used to be a skate park, Bender said.

Nathan Travis, the metro district manager, called the pickleball courts “a tangible result of the cooperation

of our two organizations.”

Allowing the metro district to focus solely on water and wastewater needs — and leaving the parks, trails, open space and stormwater service to the city “as they are better equipped to provide these services” — is “a huge win for our community,” Travis said.

Pickleball at Coyote Ridge Park “will be free and will not require reservations,” the city’s website says. For more information, the public can call the city at 303-705-0200 or email information@castlepinesco.gov.

A group plays on a pickleball court in Castle Pines. Five courts recently opened in the city. COURTESY OF CITY OF CASTLE PINES

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Elections that matter

While national politics tend to get more of our attention — just read last week’s column — I have to say as a journalist, I have always loved covering the local elections. Decades ago as a young journalist, I started covering school boards, town councils and county commissions.

e education was invaluable because it did not take a lot of time for me to realize that while national political topics are talked about, griped about and get the mainstream media’s main attention — It’s the local races that mean more to our daily lives.

What does that mean?

For starters, once we became homeowners, my husband and I got a crash course in where property taxes go. Why our assessed value means anything — especially this year in Colorado.

When we started having children and growing our family — we quickly learned why the quality in a local school district matters and why we should be concerned about what teachers are paid.

At the city council level — it’s not just about taxes. ese elected boards have a hand in our everyday lives. What speed limit should you be traveling on that street? Well — it’s your local elected leaders who get to decide.

Which roadways are in shambles and should be repaired? Well — it’s that local elected board who hears from sta and decides whether or not to pay millions toward xing it.

Should that massive mulitiuse development be built on neighboring land? Again, it is the local elected board that decides to give it a thumbs up or a thumbs down. Although, personal interjection here, from Arizona to Colorado I have always been a bit surprised on how easily most of these projects get a thumbs up even

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when there is not enough water to support such a plan, but that’s a column for another day.

Our school boards are becoming more and more political with each election cycle. ese are the elected boards where I am the most concerned. As politics seeps into our classrooms and we start wondering why. Again, it’s that local elected board setting the tone and establishing policy.

Most of the school districts have candidates running in the November election in Douglas and Arapahoe counties. Even if you do not have children — you should be paying attention to who is running and who are the most reasonable candidates.

e o -year elections are the ones where we are not deciding who gets to be president, we are deciding who gets to set tone, pace and cost of our everyday lives. Voter turnout for elections such as the one coming up on Nov. 7 should get way more turnout than they tend to get.

Besides electing who will represent us — we often are asked to consider tax increases. Douglas County School District has approved asking again this November for more money. More may do so.

In Parker — residents will be asked to make changes to the town charter. While that may seem vague — these are governing policies that residents have an o cial say in. A resident’s vote does matter.

ese are the elections that matter and need our attention — I would say now more than ever.

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

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Not so sure about override e mill levy override proposed by Dougco Schools Superintendent Erin Kane is not about teacher salaries but to mask the real reason why Dougco teachers are reportedly leaving in droves. e Dougco political climate has not been teacher-friendly for years. is feud came to a head during the 2020 COVID pandemic with teachers and medical professionals being portrayed as the bad guys over masking, vaccinating students and many other community health concerns. One prominent Republican politician from Parker went as far as doxxing the names and addresses of employees of Tri-County Health which may have contributed to the ring of Tri-County by Dougco commissioners.

I have paid Dougco property taxes for 47 years without having a student in the district and have always supported our schools. With a 50% property tax increase in 2024, and the “double whammy” mill levy override proposed by Superintendent Kane, I may be forced to vote against the override which would be a rst for me. e mill levy override and my $1,669.85 property tax contribution to Dougco schools would be better spent on a recall petition of the entire Dougco school board.

Roy Legg Highlands Ranch

Look at charter facts

e article by the superintendent of Douglas County Schools revealed the problems of funding our schools and how Douglas County falls short of other districts. One factor that was omitted from her point of view was how our local money is funding out-of-district students in our schools, especially charter schools. Charters enroll over 70% of out-of-district students who receive our local funds and at times trump our students from enrolling into a charter. What is the total costs that Douglas County taxpayers are giving these out-of-district students? If these students are coming from districts that have more MLO money, maybe one solution is to have them bring their MLO funds with them, freeing up our local money to improve our local schools. Maybe another solution is to prioritize our students rst in enrolling into a charter school and not let a sibling of a current enrolled out-ofdistrict student trump our student. I believe School of Choice Laws state if room is available and not for outof-district students over in-district students. How many Douglas County parents attempted to enroll their child into a charter and were denied due to lack of room?

Dave Usechek

Parker

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The real us vs. the online us

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could live our social media life all the time?

I mean we post beautiful and happy pictures of ourselves, our family and our friends. We post our smiles and celebrations. We post pictures of oceans, mountains, sunrises, sunsets, boats and our favorite vacation spots. We post pictures of our delicious meals at home or in restaurants and sometimes include our frosty beverage or share the bottle of wine we just ordered. We love to post pictures of our children and grandchildren, our dogs, our cats, horses, turtles and any other pet we own. I don’t know about you, but I want to live in that world of love, happiness and beauty all of the time.

ere are some folks out there who prefer to post negative thoughts. ey go on toxic rants and, well, just post some not-sonice things. e good news is that we can choose to unfriend them or mute them for a while. ere is just too much goodness in the world that we don’t need to get mired in the yuck and muck of life.

What would it look like for us to be more consistent, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow? What would it look like for us to be so consistent in our actions, thoughts, words and posts? What would it look like and feel like if we were the same happy, cheerful, thoughtful, fun and loving person that people see on social media?

I guess the hard question we must ask ourselves is this, “Why am I not the same person that I want others to see in me?” What is driving my inconsistency? Am I faking it? Am I faking it just so others don’t see the real me or the other side of me? Or that they won’t see the di culties in my life or my moments of being fragile?

ere is that joke about a police o cer pulling over a car. ere was a woman showing animated signs of being angry and upset, waving her arms around, screaming and demonstrating all kinds of road rage. When the o cer pulled her over, she asked why she was being pulled over. e o cer replied that he thought the car may have been stolen. Confused, the woman asked why. e o cer said because he saw the Jesus bumper sticker and

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the sh emblem on the back of the car and then saw the anger and road rage going on so he simply assumed that the car must have been stolen.

How many times have we argued with our spouse or children and then when a friend shows up, we put on our best smile, happy face, and kindest appearance? We have all done it and have done it more times than we care to remember. We have all done it, and all the while knowing we were faking it or being disingenuous.

What if our good, kind, cheerful, thoughtful, fun and loving social media self became our everyday self? It would be wonderful, wouldn’t it? However, we know that life happens, and yes there is the muck and yuck of life that happens. We have seasons that are more difcult than others and most of the time, that is when we look for quiet solitude and when we allow our emotions to be expressed. It’s OK to feel hurt, angry and upset when necessary, its natural. I am talking more about the everyday attitude we walk around with most of the time.

We have been so blessed, there is no reason to walk around looking like the picture on our driver’s license. Or like we have been weaned on a pickle. In our most di cult days, we have to channel our better self, showing up with grace regardless of the circumstance.

Do you share the bright, happy, cheerful, and loving moments of your life on social media? Would it be fantastic if most of our days we showed up to life like that? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can work toward consistency whether we are on social media or not, 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.

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Katherine B. Zahorik

November 25, 1935 - August, 1, 2023

Kathie Zahorik, a beacon of love, wisdom, and strength, peacefully passed on August 1, 2023, at the age of 87. She leaves behind a profound legacy of family, community service, and professional accomplishments that will be etched in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on November 25, 1935, to Casimir and Clara Blonski, Kathie radiated warmth and kindness. Growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, her compassionate nature and dedication to family would be the hallmarks of her life.

While studying physical therapy, she met the love of her life, Donald Zahorik, at Marquette University. eir rst date was a movie, “Around the World in 80 Days” which would introduce their shared passion for travel. ey shared a deep connection and, on September 27, 1958, they exchanged vows and embarked on a journey of devotion and mutual support.

rough the many moves required by Donald’s work, she never forgot her Wisconsin roots and family, but cherished the relationships created and fostered during her 50+ years in Colorado.

As a mother, Kathie was a pillar of strength and unwavering commitment to her six children Pamela (Elton), Steve (Lynn), Scott (Paige), Mike (Jiawen), Mark (Kimberly), and Matthew (Amy). Kathie’s love extended beyond her immediate children to include her sixteen grandchildren Kadyn, Abigail, Zachary, Lucas, Claire, Kathryn, Madison, Joseph, Gri n, Casey, Jacob, Victoria, Colton, Parker, Nicole, Sydney, and great-

grandchild, Tate (ALL of whom she proudly claimed and actively advocated as “pure geniuses”). She embraced each with open arms and reveled in the joy of being surrounded by family (all while feeding us with endless Qdoba!) Kathie’s passion for education led her to serve as President of the Douglas County School Board. In this role, she worked tirelessly to improve the educational landscape and enrich the lives of countless students and educators. As a Realtor, her dedication to excellence brought her national acclaim as she was routinely recognized as a top-tier performer in the industry.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kathie was known for her commitment to her Catholic faith and dedication to its services.

Kathie’s legacy of love, compassion, and leadership will live on through her family, friends, and all those she has in uenced. Her memory will serve as a guiding light for those who knew her and loved her.

Kathie was preceded in death by Donald on May 14, 2004.

In lieu of owers, you may make a donation in honor of Kathie Zahorik to St Francis of Assisi church, Castle Rock Colorado https:// www.stfranciscr.org/donate-now or e Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, https://www. birdconservancy.org/

Kathie’s Celebration of Life will be held at 10am on December 27th at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Castle Rock.

earning about history is more fun when you experience it.

at’s why the metro area has a wide range of places to experience Colorado’s history rsthand. Museums, tourist attractions and more provide venues for adults and children to get hands-on learning about Colorado history from the Jurrasic age to the 1900s.

From dinosaurs to mining and railroad history to early home and school life — the metro area has plenty of locations where families can have fun and learn a bit in the process.

Living history museums enable visitors to experience the everyday home life of ordinary people who toiled on Colorado’s farms, ranches, factories, mines, smelters and more, according to Kevin Rucker, a senior lecturer in MSU Denver’s history department.

For example, “visitors are able to visualize and empathize with what it took for women to take care of a household and raise families,” he said.

Rucker pointed to the Four-Mile House, Golden Prospect Park, Littleton Heritage Museum, Black Western History Museum, Molly Brown House as a starting point for all of the living history locations in the area. Colorado Community Media takes a look at some of the places in the metro area that provide hands-on history.

Who doesn’t love dinosaurs?

Morrison is home to two spots where families can learn about dinosaurs — Dinosaur Ridge and the Morrison Natural History Museum.

logic and paleontological features. Visitors can check out the area themselves or with volunteers and geologists to learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the area. ere’s a museum and gift shop at C-470 and Alameda Parkway, and Dinosaur Ridge has Dinosaur Days throughout the year.

Close by is the Morrison Natural History Museum on Highway 8 just south of downtown Morrison, where families can learn more about dinosaurs. e museum is also a research center, so in addition to visiting the museum, people can take archeological trips.

Stegosaurus Day is always fun for kids as they try their hands at peeling away rocks to nd fossils.

Gold rush

Clear Creek County has several locations to learn more about Colorado’s mining history. At the Phoenix Gold Mine southwest of Idaho Springs, history comes alive as visitors go underground in a gold mine, pan for gold to try to strike it rich themselves and more.

Mine owner Dave Mosch, whose family has lived in Colorado since the 1860s,

called the Phoenix Gold Mine fascinating for those who haven’t seen up close what mining was like, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He noted that the mining-support industry also brought people to Colorado — building houses, operating shops and providing personal aspects of life to miners.

“Colorado is a beautiful place, but what originally brought people here was the gold,” Mosch said. “ e more you understand mining, the more you understand the growth of our state.”

He and all of Clear Creek County are proud that the Colorado gold rush began in 1859 in the county.

Trains and more trains

e founder of the Colorado Railroad Museum understood how big the railroads were to settling Colorado.

“Bob Richardson (the founder of the museum) realized that people needed to know how it all got started, how people traveled to Colorado and how hard it was,” Roni Kramer, director of education for the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, explained. “It is important to see every aspect of people’s beginnings and how they got here on the train. Honestly, it’s such an interesting story.”

While adults may be more interested in historical tidbits, children have the opportunity to check out all areas of di erent train cars. ey ring bells, move through

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Dinosaur Ridge has interpretive signs along two miles of trails that explain the local geology, fossils, and many other geo- Halloween fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum includes a zombie train ride.

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kitchen and bunk cars to see how people traveling by train ate and slept, and more. And who wouldn’t love to have a birthday party in a caboose?

e railroad museum continues to get more interactive, Kramer said, with train rides, turntable demonstrations, art activities, a locomotive simulator and more — everything to please train lovers and train novices alike.

A farming life

Daily life on the plains in Colorado evolved between the 1860s and the 1890s, and the Littleton Museum has two working historical farms for visitors to learn about what life was like then. Historic interpreters in period clothing are happy to explain trades and skills of the time, plus they maintain the gardens, pumpkin elds and livestock.

According to the Littleton Museum, great care has been taken to ensure that plants and animals are historically accurate for the time period they represent.

e 1860s farm is a pioneer homestead during Littleton’s settlement period, a time before train travel, when oxen-drawn wagons were the main source of transportation. e schoolhouse at the farm, the rst in Littleton, showed how residents were moving forward to establish a formal township. e 1860s farm also has an ice house, sheep shed and barn.

e 1890s farm, which has a barn, tool shed, and privy, also has a working blacksmith shop, which was important to farm communities.

e shop depicts blacksmithing in 1903, when electricity reached Littleton.

The importance of history

“History is important,” Kramer said, explaining that people need to learn to appreciate how difcult it was to settle Colorado.

Rucker added that farmers in the early settlement days of Colorado worked from dawn to dusk just to survive. In addition to farming and raising animals, families tended gardens, and women taught school, did laundry, took in boarders, and sewed and mended clothes to make extra money to buy necessities. It was a di cult way of life, something people should understand and appreciate.

“It was just the reality of the time,” Rucker said.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Dinosaur Ridge

Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison Dinoridge.org

Morrison Natural History Museum

Opens at 10 a.m. daily

501 Highway 8, Morrison www.morrisonco.us/335/Morrison-Natural-History-Museum

Colorado Railroad Museum

17155 W 44th Ave, Golden Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily coloradorailroadmuseum.org

Phoenix Gold Mine

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 800 Trail Creek Road, Idaho Springs Phoenixgoldmine.com

Littleton Museum

10 am and 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton www.museum.littletonco.gov

Visitors wait to take a tour at the Phoenix Gold Mine near Idaho Springs. The mine is one of several spots in the county to experience what mining was like after the gold rush started in Colorado in 1859. Clear Creek County was the location of the start of the state’s gold rush.

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Denver writer’s new book has unusual approach

‘A Bakery in Paris’ is fiction plus recipes

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Blend historic ction and culinary tidbits and enjoy “A Bakery in Paris,” a new book by a Denver writer, Aimie K. Runyan, which strikes me as a spot-on choice for laid-back summer reading ...

Opening up in 1870, this story follows members of a family — two women in particular — and the family bakery in Montmarte until the 20th century, though it is no longer open now ...

Included in the latter part of this book are a number of recipes, including Madelines Au Citron, Brioche and more, with bits of lore on preparation and garnishing ... One can almost smell the oven’s current product on a given day!

e bakery was located on the Place Royale and the family who

operated it — and lived above it — await invasion by the Prussians as the story begins in September 1870, with older sister Lisette ... It continues to alternate a storyline between Lisette in 1870 and her descendent Micheline in 1946, through several generations of the family of owners and the history that accompanies them through the years, with small details about clothing and bakery products, ongoing accounts of the looks and aromas of bakery products — plus local history and stories about Paris through the years, including various invasions by Germans ... And then, there are those recipes ...

Interesting structure for this novel ... It relates to other titles I have read over the years that deal with the same history ... familiar names and places ...

It is February 1946 and Papa had died during the war. Maman had more recently just walked away and never returned, leaving her daughters to run the bakery and care for each other.

But the book starts with Sept 7, 1870 ... Lisette rushes into the kitchen with items from the market. A guest was expected for dinner and the father of the house is insistent about prompt dinner service ... Tarts are still needed for dessert and Lisette quickly gets to work on them.

Gadspard d’ Amboise, a prospective suitor for Lisette, is expected and she rushes to get dressed up, with help from the maid, Marie. By the end of the evening, Papa has o ered her hand in marriage to the young man, who accepted ... and the parents discuss wedding plans without including their daughter ...

By December 1870, there was a food shortage and it was di cult to nd our for the bakery’s use. People, such as the neighbor Monsieur DuQuay, were slowly starving.

Micheline was able to attend a baking school, due to another neighbor’s generosity and her love, Laurent, also attended, where they learned skills that really helped with operating the bakery.

As one reaches later chapters, there are recipes and instructions for items such as pu pastry and a reader thinks she might actually be capable of creating such a delight.

ose later chapters are interspersed with instructions for baking fancy recipes: Mille-Feulle A L’

Ancienne (pu pastry), for example. (Colorado bakers would have to calculate altitude adjustments ...) But, as a longtime recipe reader, I found pleasure in just learning how it is done, with no inclination to really try!

“A Bakery in Paris” by Aimie K. Runyan is available in paperback from Morrow — $18.99.

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Parade of Homes runs through late August

The annual Denver Parade of Homes is open through Aug. 27, with 55 new models of custom homes across metro Denver. Ninety- ve new models are open. See paradeofhomesdenver. com.

Movie at Hudson Gardens

e “Super Mario Brothers” movie shows on Aug. 30 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center, presented by South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Tickets cost $10, which covers up to 6 family members. Concessions available. No outside alcohol allowed. Opens at 5:30 p.m. Movie at 7 p.m. See ssprd. org and hudsongardens.org.

Miners Alley

“Avenue Q” is performed from Aug. 11 through Sept. 17 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Tickets: $44 to$56. See minersalley.com or call 303-9353044.

Little Golden Books

“Golden Legacy: Original Art from the Little Golden Books Series” is featured at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., from Oct. 15 through Feb. 18, 2024. Included with gardens’ general admission. See botanicgardens.org.

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Children’s books

A “Booker’s Dozen” titles of new children’s books are announced, from which the 2023 Booker Prize will be selected by this year’s judges. See thebookerprizes. com.

Colorado author

Colorado author Mary Taylor Young will appear at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the new Castle Rock Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., to talk about her new book, “Bluebird Seasons,” based on her chronicling seasonal cycles of nature and habitats in Colorado. Register at dcl.org/featured-events.

New book on Amazon

New listing on Amazon: “ e Blue McKellogg” by Craig Marshall Smith. (Story of a sad blue-haired lesbian soccer player, who misses a penalty kick, succumbs to a vegemite sandwich addiction and doubles in size — or something like that.)

History group

Reminder: Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents “Life Upon the Wicked Stage” by Veda Rodgers

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at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Southridge Auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. See thehrhs.org.

Curtis Center rough Aug. 26: e Annual All Colorado Art Show at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, Monday to Friday: 8:30-4:30; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 303-797-1779.

Arvada Center

Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., presents: “Carole King: Beautiful” Sept. 8 through Oct. 15. Tickets start at $56. See arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200. ASL accessible performance: Sept. 21 and 24.

Depot Art Gallery

“Best of Colorado” art exhibit is at the Depot Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. through Sept. 10. See depotartgallery.org.

Curious Theatre

Curious eatre Company presents “ e Minutes” by Tracy Letts, with an 11-member company cast, directed by Christy Montour-Larson, on Sept. 7-Oct. 14. Tickets 303-6230524, curioustheatre.org.

Lakewood shows Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now present: “Seussical,” “Newsies,” “ e Music Man” and “Pirates of Penzance” this season. See lakewood.org.

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to Colorado State University. He left high school with all the glittering dreams of a potential pro.

His future was shaping up just as he imagined. But a curveball would throw him o his trajectory.

Inning 2: A rough setback at CSU

Injuries would derail his hopes at CSU. Clemens su ered a torn labrum and underwent three shoulder surgeries, which is a potential nail in the co n for a still-developing pitcher. It seemed his eld of dreams was turning into a nightmare. e injuries were bad. Clemens wouldn’t be able to play and he eventually learned that he could never return to the game in college.

“ is set o what I call a ‘dysfunctional relationship with the game,’” Clemens said. “I couldn’t be close to it because it reminded me of what I lost, but I couldn’t be away from the game I love either.”

In short, Clemens’ college career was over before it began.

Inning 3: After decades, a spark of inspiration, then hope

So, Clemens went on with life –and without high-level baseball. He said he stayed away for a while, struggling with what the game had taken away from him.

e years passed until he irted with playing again. He joined what

he calls “old man leagues,” such as the National Adult Baseball Association and the Men’s Senior Baseball League, where he played for more than 20 years recreationally. It was good to be back on the eld, but it wasn’t the same.

en, an unexpected opportunity came. One of his friends and teammates, Bill Rogan (a longtime Denver-area sportscaster), was hired as a manager in the Pecos League, a 16-team league for smaller cities that do not have MLB teams.

at’s how, in 2019, at the age of 51, Clemens’ forgotten baseball dream was revived. But when he got the call, he wasn’t sure what to think.

Inning 4: Returning to the mound

“It was kind of out of the blue,” Clemens said. “I actually kind of thought I was getting punked, and a couple of buddies of mine would be in on the call. Once I realized it was actually for real, I was like, ‘Well, gosh we’re 30 years too late on this.’”

After some research on the league and not being able to deny his interest, Clemens knew he had to go for it.

When he showed up, he said he couldn’t help but feel out of place among players in their 20s. ey were young, in their primes and raising the eyebrows at their new, older teammate.

“When I got there and saw the size

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and speed and skill of my teammates and opponents, that’s when reality kind of started to sink in, like ‘Oh my gosh, what have I gotten myself into?’” Clemens said. “My teammates were very supportive, but I think they were also skeptical. Like, ‘I know we’re hurting for pitching, but I guess this is what the bottom of the barrel looks like.’ I had to very quickly earn some respect.”

Inning 5: Something to prove

So Clemens got to work on the mound, trying to forget everything, especially his age. He strived to focus solely on his mechanics and his craft. e pitches zinged over the plate, and Clemens said he was surprised at the shape he was in.

“I had struck out their numberthree hitter for the second time in the game,” Clemens recalled. “It ended the third inning. And as I walked o the mound the stud in our dugout yelled to our team, ‘ e dude is legit!’ And that really was, ‘OK, I think I’ve been accepted and I’m now one of them.’” is lifted a longtime weight o

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Clemens’ shoulders and allowed him to focus on his game. Getting lost in the competitive energy of a high-level baseball game, it became addicting once more.

Inning 6: Turning a corner Clemens pitched four games in

2019 before the league was shut down due to the COVID-19 for two seasons. He returned in 2021 to pitch one game and pitched two games earlier this year before the Drakes’ season ended.

Last month, at age 55, Clemens became the oldest player in Pecos League history to record a win on the mound.In seven innings, Clemens scattered 12 hits and gave up only 4 runs in the victory.

e week after, Clemens started again and recorded a second win.

Inning 7: A full-circle journey

At that moment, Clemens’ baseball journey had come full circle. No, he would never know if he truly was good enough to be a pro in his heyday. No, he’ll never stop asking himself “What if?”

But in a small way, it was enough of an answer to bring back his joy and rediscover his true love of the game.

“When you’re out there playing, there’s a little bit of a di erent look in people’s eyes when they’re like, ‘You’re with us and we hope you do well’ versus ‘You’re one of us, and we’ve got your back,’” Clemens said. “I feel I had labored for 30 years and loved the game, and this was one small way it showed me it loved me back.”

Inning 8: Sharing the love of the game

As Clemens began to tell his story to friends and family, he was met with several di erent comments like “Wow! at should be a movie!” or “Wow! You should write a book.”

He was hesitant at rst, but after some thinking, he set out to do just that. He and his sister began speaking about possibilities, as she had worked on movie scripts in the past. Together, they wrote a movie script entitled “ e Dude is Legit,” following his story from beginning to end.  He believes it could be the next great baseball movie, adding there hasn’t been one since “Moneyball” was released in 2011.

“A lot of the really good sports movies you think of, like ‘Hoosiers’ and ‘Rudy,’ and some of those, they’re not so much about the sports action,” Clemens said. “ ey’re really more about, what does the sport tell us about being human? How we can learn, grow, develop and understand ourselves a little bit better.”

Inning 9: A movie script ending  e plot tackles nostalgic baseball tropes like the ever-present “base-

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ball gods” that award or take away success from players on the eld, while telling the true story of Clemens’ journey on the diamond — from su ering injuries to overcoming perceived roadblocks like age and destiny.

e script has since won four di erent awards from di erent lm festivals and awards ceremonies. While currently in the fundraising stage, Clemens said he’s hopeful for pre-production to begin in the spring.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0105

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/2/2023 8:58:00

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: ASHLEY A. EDDY AND KENNETH W. EDDY

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CHANGE LENDING, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CHANGE LENDING, LLC

DBA CHANGE HOME MORTGAGE

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/26/2022

Recording Date of DOT: 8/31/2022

Reception No. of DOT: 2022058419

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,123,502.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,121,094.19

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 74, STONE CREEK RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 4, 2017 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2017081539,

Which has the address of: 5743 Cadara 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, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/2/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RANDALL CHIN

Colorado Registration #: 31149 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009819236

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0105

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0095

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/24/2023 1:42:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JOHN JOSEPH FRANKS

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/10/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 11/15/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021127389

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 76, STONEGATE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 8A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

15754 Greenstone Circle, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/24/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID R DOUGHTY

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

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-030063

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0095

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0100

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/30/2023 10:34:00

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

Original Grantor: JEAN L HALE, AKA JEAN LOUISE HALE

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/30/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 5/7/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020037533

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $255,290.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $245,670.58

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: Exhibit A, in its entirety, documents the legal description of the land referenced in the document. The legal description may extend to multiple pages. The land referred to in this document is situated in the State of Colorado, County of Douglas, and is described as follows: CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL UNIT 29303, IRONSTONE CONDOMINIUMS AT STROH RANCH, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF IRONSTONE CONDOMINIUMS AT STROH RANCH RECORDED MAY 6, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004046471 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF

Douglas County Warrants

COLORADO AND AS FURTHER DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAT FOR IRONSTONE CONDOMINIUMS AT STROH RANCH RECORDED APRIL 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004041009 AND AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED MAY 6, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004046470, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 12922 Ironstone Way Building 303, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 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: 7/27/2023

Last Publication: 8/24/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/30/2023

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 #: 23-030082

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0100

First Publication: 7/27/2023

Last Publication: 8/24/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/20/2023 12:22:00

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: Daniel Lee Moffett Jr. and Wendi Renee Moffett

Original Beneficiary:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for American Financing Corporation, 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): 1/19/2017

Recording Date of DOT: 1/26/2017

Reception No. of DOT: 2017006173

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $169,200.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $158,406.13

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 16, BLOCK 3, PULTE HOMES AT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9828 Fairwood Street, 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, October 11, 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: 8/17/2023

Last Publication: 9/14/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/20/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

HOLLY SHILLIDAY

Colorado Registration #: 24423

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

Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO-23-957025-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0117

First Publication: 8/17/2023

Last Publication: 9/14/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0110

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/2/2023 1:58:00 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: Kristen Martin

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for KBHS Home Loans, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

7/15/2022

Recording Date of DOT: 7/19/2022

Reception No. of DOT: 2022049878

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $636,133.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $634,312.79

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 13, BLOCK 3, OF TRAILS AT CROWFOOT FILING NO. 14, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 17574 Rose Heath 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, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/2/2023

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 #: CO21835

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0110

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/30/2023 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 WEBB

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/26/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 3/1/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021026326

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $405,813.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $400,310.28

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 21, FOUNDERS VILLAGE, FILING NO. 21, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 5395 Canyon View Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80104

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 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: 7/27/2023

Last Publication: 8/24/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/30/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID R DOUGHTY

Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-030123

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0099

First Publication: 7/27/2023

Last Publication: 8/24/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0119

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/20/2023 4:08:00

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

Original Grantor: VICTOR AVERSA, II

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/22/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 11/30/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021132649

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $412,392.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $403,805.63

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 92, PLUM CREEK FAIRWAY 13 SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1401 Turnberry Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80104

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 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: 8/17/2023

Last Publication: 9/14/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/21/2023

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 #: 23-030282

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0119

First Publication: 8/17/2023

Last Publication: 9/14/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II)

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0027

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/9/2023 8:09:00

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: Kevin Tibbetts

Original Beneficiary: First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of IN

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Trust, National Association, As Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., As Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-FF12

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/12/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 9/14/2005

Reception No. of DOT: 2005087572

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $276,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $310,153.88

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 Home Affordable Modification Agreement effective December 1, 2015.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 1, STROH RANCH FILING NO 2C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 12688 South Creekside Ct, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/9/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

AMANDA FERGUSON

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

Phone #: (303) 274-0155

Fax #:

Attorney File #: CO10198

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

Legal Notice No. 2021-0027

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Public Notices

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0102

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/1/2023 11:14:00

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: PETER BROWN AND ANGELA BROWN

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/3/2021

Recording Date of DOT: 9/29/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021111812

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $419,175.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $411,606.96

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: 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 35, BLOCK 23, MEADOWS FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 3211 Blue Grass Cir, Castle Rock, CO 80109

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 5/17/2023, Reception number 2023020790. Reason modified and any other modifications: L egal Description.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/1/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

N. APRIL WINECKI

Colorado Registration #: 34861

9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112

Phone #: (303) 706-9990

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 22-028664

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0102

First Publication: 8/3/2023

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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/2/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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: 8/17/2023

Last Publication: 9/14/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/15/2023

DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

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

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/26/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

To

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: Craig L. Phelps

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for American Advisors Group, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/18/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 8/4/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020071022

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

$825,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $190,453.54

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay the debt in full following the death of the Borrower.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

ALL THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 NORTH

1/2 SOUTH 1/2 NORTH 1/4 AND THE SOUTH

1/2 SOUTH 1/2 NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION

7, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST,

2299.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES

54 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 490.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG BEFORE DESCRIBED LINE 486.05 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 NORTH 1/2 SOUTH

1/2 NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; 438.41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 19 MINUTES

55 SECONDS WEST, 486.44 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 435.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

2456 N State Highway 67, Sedalia, CO 80135

The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 5/16/2023, Reception number 2023020514. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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

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 #: CO21802

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0104

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0115

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/15/2023 12:39:00 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: Emma C. Bradshaw

Original Beneficiary: First Franklin, a Division of National City Bank of Indiana

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Arch Mortgage Assurance Company

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/22/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2005

Reception No. of DOT: 2005068167

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $39,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $35,688.00

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 payments pursuant to the terms of a Promissory Note

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 2, Block 4, Founders Village Filing No. 3, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 4946 E. Barrington Avenue, 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, October 11, 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

HARRY L. SIMON

Colorado Registration #: 7942 10200 EAST GIRARD AVENUE BUILDING B, SUITE 120, DENVER, COLORADO 80231

Phone #: (303) 758-6601

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 4946BRAD

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0115

First Publication: 8/17/2023

Last Publication: 9/14/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0098

To Whom It May Concern: On 5/26/2023 12:08:00

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

Original Grantor: WILLIAM ARVIDSSON AND ANN MARIE ARVIDSSON

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

MIDFIRST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/22/2019

Recording Date of DOT: 11/19/2019

Reception No. of DOT: 2019078925

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 440, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

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

ALISON L. BERRY

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

Fax #: (303) 706-9994

Attorney File #: 23-030075

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0098

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0093

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

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

Original Grantor: CARLOS ENCINIAS

Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

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

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

Recording Date of DOT: 6/20/2013

Reception No. of DOT: 2013051483

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $211,715.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $167,655.19

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 6, THE MEADOW, FILLING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN JULY 29, 1987 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 8721780 AND REPLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 1987 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 8733897, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of

Public Notices

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

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/23/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RYAN BOURGEOIS

Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009811258

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0093

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

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

Original Grantor: Alice Keshmeshian

Original Beneficiary:

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc.

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

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

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

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

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale

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

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 5/23/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DEANNE R. STODDEN

Colorado Registration #: 33214 1550 WEWATTA STREET SUITE 710, DENVER, COLORADO 80202

Phone #: (303) 623-1800

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 8021.0046

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0091

First Publication: 7/20/2023

Last Publication: 8/17/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0112

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/8/2023 10:49:00 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: James Brett Walton and Jennifer Lee Walton

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC

Recording Date of DOT: 4/22/2022

Reception No. of DOT: 2022029191

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,450,400.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,440,062.07

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 11, THE PINERY, FILING NO. 23B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE PINERY, FILING NO. 23B, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, ON JULY 28, 1999, AT RECEPTION NO. 99066248 AND RE-RECORDED AUGUST 31, 1999, AT RECEPTION NO. 99075454, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 8422 Gopher Court, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/8/2023

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 #: CO21838

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0112

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0103

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/2/2023 8:48:00 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: JAMES A HERBERTSON

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-FM1

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/2/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005013225 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $263,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $166,074.79

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 37, BLOCK 1, CLARKE FARMS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

10703 Jordan Ct, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/2/2023

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 #: 00000009784455

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0103

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0113

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/12/2023 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: Marilyn S. Whitcomb

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation dba Liberty Reverse Mortgage, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PHH Mortgage Corporation

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/24/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 12/28/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020128952

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $837,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $387,244.37

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: death of all named mortgagors 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 12, BLOCK 2, THE PINERY FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 8746 Sunridge Hollow Road, 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, October 4, 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: 8/10/2023

Last Publication: 9/7/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/13/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

HOLLY SHILLIDAY

Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122

Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-956767-LL

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0113

First Publication: 8/10/2023

Last Publication: 9/7/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0106

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/2/2023 9:30:00

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

Original Grantor: CARL D. GRANT AND SHERIANNE V. GRANT

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

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2005-4, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2005

Recording Date of DOT: 11/2/2005

Reception No. of DOT: 2005105932

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $311,920.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $325,960.93

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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 333, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10125 Spring Water Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/2/2023

DAVID GILL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

RANDALL CHIN

Colorado Registration #: 31149

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204

Phone #: (303) 350-3711

Fax #:

Attorney File #: 00000009686460

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0106

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aurora NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0107

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/2/2023 1:59:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: ANDREW M. BREZOFF AND AMANDA BREZOFF

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: loanDepot.com, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/22/2020

Recording Date of DOT: 5/27/2020

Reception No. of DOT: 2020044400

DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $510,581.00

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $385,578.65

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property:

LOT 10, BLOCK 2, ROCKINGHORSE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of:

23910 E. Minnow Drive, Aurora, CO 80016

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/2/2023

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 #: 00000009822164

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0107

First Publication: 8/3/2023

Last Publication: 8/31/2023

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

ORDINANCE NO. 9.357

A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Town of Parker and the Board of the County Commissioners of Douglas County Regarding Cost Sharing for the Construction of the Dransfeldt Road Extension Project

The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on August 7, 2023.

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

Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945841

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

“Pursuant to § 39-8-104, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that beginning September 1, 2023, the Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the County as prepared by the County Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor.”

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

Kristin Randlett, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. 945835

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ORGANIZATION

PETITION FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CHAMBERS COMMERCIAL CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF PARKER, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ORGANIZING THE CHAMBERS COMMERCIAL CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTORS THEREOF, AND APPROVING THE INITIAL OPERATING PLAN AND PRELIMINARY 2023 - 2024 BUDGET THEREFOR

Public notice is hereby given that there was filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Parker, Colorado a Petition for the Organization of the Chambers Commercial Center Business Improvement District (“Proposed District”) in accordance with the provisions of the Business Improvement District Act, Part 12 of Article 25 of Title 31, C.R.S. Said Petition is pending the hearing on the sufficiency of said Petition and action on an ordinance to organize the Proposed District by the Town Council as the governing body of the Town of Parker, Colorado (the “Town”).

Said Petition states, among other things:

(a)A description of the boundaries and service area of the Proposed District, as follows and incorporated herein by reference: the property generally located northeast of the intersection of S. Chambers Road and Hess Road in the Town of Parker, Colorado. The legal description is available from the office of Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80203.

(b) The Proposed District shall be empowered to provide all or part of the services and improvements allowed under Colorado law for business improvement districts, including “Improvements” as that term is defined in Section 31-25-1203(5), C.R.S., services as described in Section 31-251212(1)(f), C.R.S., and other powers granted to such districts under Section 31-25-1212, C.R.S., to the extent set forth in its Operating Plan.

(c)That a five (5) member Board of Directors of the Proposed District will be elected at an election to be held on November 7, 2023 pursuant to Section 31-25-1209(1)(d), C.R.S.

(d)That the area be designated, after public notice and hearing, as a location for new business or commercial development.

The petition is on file at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Parker, Colorado, and is available for public inspection.

Notice is further given that by order of the Clerk to the Town Council, a public hearing on said Petition shall be held at the hour of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, at which time and place any interested party may appear and be heard on the sufficiency of the Petition.

Notice is further given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, at the conclusion of said hearing, if it determines that the Petition satisfies the requirements of the Business Improvement District Act, will consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance creating and establishing the Chambers Commercial Center Business Improvement District, providing for the election of Board members of the District, and approving the Initial Operating Plan and preliminary 2023 - 2024 budget therefor.

Chris Vanderpool, Town Clerk Town of Parker, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 945843

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

A Bill for an Ordinance Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder and the Town of Parker Regarding the Conduct and Administration of the November 7, 2023, Coordinated Election

The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on August 7, 2023.

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

Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945842

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PROPOSED KIME RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the proposed Kime Ranch Metropolitan District of the Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that it is anticipated that an organizational election for the creation of the proposed District will occur on November 7, 2023. Any eligible elector of the proposed District interested in serving on the board of directors should file a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form with the Designated Election Official of the proposed District no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on September 1, 2023, at the address below.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available and can be obtained from Andrew M. Bryant, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380, email: abryant@specialdistrictlaw.com.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Andrew M. Bryant, the Designated Election Official of the proposed District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, October 31, 2023).

PROPOSED KIME RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Andrew M. Bryant

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 945837

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 6 (“District”), located in Douglas County, Colorado, a petition requesting the Board adopt a resolution approving the inclusion of certain property into the boundaries of such District (“Petition”).

1.The name and address of the Petitioners and a general description of the property that is the subject of such Petition is as follows:

Petitioner:

RidgeGate Investments, Inc. 70 E 55th Street, 11th Floor New York, New York 10022

Description: Approximately 30 acres of land generally located: east of I-25, south of Ridgegate Parkway, west of S. Chambers Road and north of Hess Road in the City of Lone Tree, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

2.Accordingly, pursuant to Section 32-1-401(1)

(b), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public meeting to hear the Petition on . All interested persons shall appear at such meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. All protests and objections shall be deemed to be waived unless submitted in writing to the District (c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203) at or prior to the hearing or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

To attend via Microsoft Teams, use this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_Mzc2OTdlYjQtMDhkNy00 YjlmLTg5MjQtMzAxY2U2Nzk2MzZk%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa4 68e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d

To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: Phone Conference ID: 320 053 615#

RAMPART RANGE

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

By:/s/ Jon Hoistad

Attorney for the District

Legal Notice No. 945844

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING CONCERNING INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 8 (“District”), located in Douglas County, Colorado, a petition requesting the Board adopt a resolution approving the inclusion of certain property into the boundaries of such District (“Petition”).

1.The name and address of the Petitioners and a general description of the property that is the subject of such Petition is as follows:

Petitioner: RidgeGate Investments, Inc. 70 E 55th Street, 11th Floor New York, New York 10022

Description: Approximately 3 acres of land generally located: east of I-25, south of Ridgegate Parkway, west of S. Chambers Road and north of Hess Road in the City of Lone Tree, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

2.Accordingly, pursuant to Section 32-1-401(1) (b), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the District shall hold a public meeting to hear the Petition on August 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams, PLEASE SEE ACCESS INFORMATION BELOW. All interested persons shall appear at such meeting and show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted. All protests and objections shall be deemed to be waived unless submitted in writing to the District (c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203) at or prior to the hearing or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

To attend via Microsoft Teams, use this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_Mzc2OTdlYjQtMDhkNy00 YjlmLTg5MjQtMzAxY2U2Nzk2MzZk%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa4 68e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5-980c8ff3dcc70755%22%7d

To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: Phone Conference ID: 320 053 615#

RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 8

By:/s/ Jon Hoistad Attorney for the District

Legal Notice No. 945845

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Public Notices

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF VACANCY

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of the Robinson Ranch Metropolitan District, Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that four (4) vacancies have occurred on the Board of Directors of the District (the “Board”). Four (4) directors may be appointed by the Board to serve until the next regular election of the District in May 2025.

Any eligible elector of the District may submit a letter of interest to the offices of the District’s legal counsel, Miller Law pllc, 1555 California Street No. 505, Denver, CO 80202. Letters of interest meeting the requirements of § 32-1-808, C.R.S., must be returned within ten (10) days of the publication of this Notice, which date is Sunday, August 27, 2023.

ROBINSON RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ MILLER LAW PLLC

Legal Notice No. 945854

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SERVICE PLAN OF SPECIAL DISTRICT

IN RE THE SERVICE PLAN FOR SCOTT

GULCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Service Plan for Scott Gulch Metropolitan District (the “Service Plan”) has been filed with Douglas County, Colorado, for Scott Gulch Metropolitan District (the “District”). The Service Plan is available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Douglas County, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing on the Service Plan will be held by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the Board of Commissioners may hear such matter, at the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the Service Plan and to form a basis for adopting a resolution approving, conditionally approving or disapproving the Service Plan. All protests and objections must be submitted in writing to the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners at or prior to the public hearing or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered.

The property within the boundaries of the District is generally located in Section 10, Township 7 south, Range 66 west of the 6th P.M. of the County of Douglas, Colorado. The District is located west of State Highway 83 and east of Crowfoot Valley Road. The District is located north of Scott Avenue.

The District is proposed metropolitan district to be organized under the provisions of Title 32, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of the District is to finance, construct, acquire, own, operate and maintain public improvements such as water infrastructure, storm sewer, sanitation and wastewater treatment infrastructure, street improvements, traffic safety protection, parks and recreation, covenant enforcement and design review and other improvements and services within the District’s boundaries authorized by Title 32, Colorado Revised Statutes, and subject to the limitations of the District’s Service Plan. Pursuant to the Service Plan the maximum total mill levy the District may impose for debt service and operations and maintenance is 60 mills, subject to adjustment as set forth in the Service Plan.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., any person owning property in the District may request that such property be excluded from the District by submitting such request to the Board of County Commissioners no later than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. The Board of County Commissioners shall not be limited in its action with respect to

exclusion of territory based upon such request. Any request for exclusion shall be acted upon before final action of the Board of County Commissioners under § 32-1-205, C.R.S.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Legal Notice No. 945834

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

Call for Nominations for School Board Directors Douglas County School District RE-1 Douglas County, Colorado

The Douglas County School District RE-1 in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school board directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

At this election three (3) directors will be elected representing the following director districts: A, C and F for a term of office of four (4) years.

To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election and a resident of the director district which will be represented. A person is ineligible to run for school board director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child.

A person who desires to be a candidate for school board director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 50 eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election.

Nomination petitions may be obtained at Douglas County School District, Wilcox Building, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Completed petitions shall be submitted to Ronnae Brockman, Designated Election Official, Douglas County School District, Wilcox Building, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 1, 2023.

Legal Notice No. 945779

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on the 29th day of August, 2023 final settlement with Chavez Services, LLC will be made by the HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for construction of the 2023 Northridge Baseball Field Trail Completion Project, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

All such claims shall be filed with HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129, with a copy forwarded to Tim Flynn, Attorney at Law, Collins Cockrel & Cole, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80228-1556. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such a verified statement or claim prior to such final settlement will release said HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, its’ officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment for the

said Contractor.

HIGHLANDS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 945824

First Published: August 10, 2023

Last Published: August 17, 2023

Published in the Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Date: August 8, 2023

Project Title:

2021 Police Department Parking Lot Improvement Project Town of Castle Rock

Contractor: 53 Corporation.

316 Malibu Street Castle Rock, CO 80109

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on September 4, 2023, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before September 4, 2023.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK

By: Frank Castillo, Project Manager

Legal Notice No. 945840

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Joint Service Center

Parking Lot Drainage

Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on August 28, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with KECI Civil, Inc. for the Joint Service Center Parking Lot Drainage project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by KECI Civil, Inc., any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before August 28, 2023.

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

Dated: August 1, 2023

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1

Ronnae Brockman

Secretary Board of Education

Legal Notice No. 945817

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Cherry Creek Project Water Authority (the “Authority”) will receive sealed Bids for the Walker Reservoir Wells Project (the “Project”) until 2:00 PM local time September 18, 2023 (the “Bid Opening”) at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134. At said time and place, all Bids that have been timely received in compliance with the requirements of this Invitation to Bid and the applicable contract documents (the “Contract Documents”), will be publicly opened

Bids may be submitted to Richard Krulish, Engineering Project Manager, electronic PDF on USB flash drive, and hard copy must be delivered to the District office located at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134.

The work to be bid consists of construction of pipelines, meter vaults, and appurtenant, electrical, instrumentation, erosion control, seeding, and restoration work, generally located northwest of the intersection of Parker Road and Highway 86 in Douglas County, Colorado. The successful bidder will be responsible for construction of the Project, including providing for all aspects of the construction of the improvements for the Project and as may be required by the Authority. All work is to be performed by the Authority’s standards and specifications.

The Contract Documents will be available to prospective bidders on August 17, 2023 and may be obtained via email request to RKrulish@ pinerywater.com. Contract Documents shall not be redistributed to preserve integrity of Owner’s list for updates and changes.

Bidders may request interpretations or clarifications of the Contract Documents from the Owner by electronic mail. The Owner will not be bound or responsible for any explanations or interpretations other than those given in writing by the Owner. No oral interpretations shall be binding on the Owner. Bidders may request interpretations or clarifications from the Owner through the following contact: Richard Krulish Phone: 720-751-2635 email: RKrulish@pinerywater.com.

The deadline for requesting interpretations or clarifications from the Owner is 3:00 pm on September 11, 2023.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Authority and shall be endorsed with the name of the bidder. A bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount will be required. The bid bond will be retained by Authority as liquidated damages should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract with the Authority in accordance with the bid. Bidders must supply a list of subcontractors providing $10,000 or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

Attention is called to the fact that bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the contract documents. The successful bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond in the full amount of the contract price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised that the Authority reserves the right to not award a contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids, and bidders expressly agree to keep their bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate bids, to negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder, to require statements or evidence of bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Authority in its best interest. The Authority also reserves the right to extend the bidding period by addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Legal Notice No. 945846

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice

SECTION 0650 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that at the close of business (4:00 p.m.) on the 28th day of August, 2023, final settlement will be made by Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, a quasimunicipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (the “District”), with Glacier Construction Co., Inc., a Colorado corporation, (the “Contractor”), for and on account of the contract for the construction of the 2022 Reservoir 8B Project (the “Work”), subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said Work by the District.

ANY PERSON, AS DEFINED IN SECTION

2-4-401(8), C.R.S., THAT HAS FURNISHED LABOR, MATERIALS, SUSTENANCE, OR OTHER SUPPLIES USED OR CONSUMED BY A CONTRACTOR OR HIS OR HER SUBCONTRACTOR IN OR ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK CONTRACTED TO BE DONE OR THAT SUPPLIED LABORERS, RENTAL MACHINERY, TOOLS, OR EQUIPMENT TO THE EXTENT USED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK WHOSE CLAIM THEREFOR HAS NOT BEEN PAID BY THE CONTRACTOR OR THE SUBCONTRACTOR MAY, AT ANY TIME UP TO AND INCLUDING THE TIME OF FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR THE WORK CONTRACTED TO BE DONE, FILE WITH THE DISTRICT’S BOARD A VERIFIED STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT DUE AND UNPAID ON ACCOUNT OF THE CLAIM.

All verified statements shall be filed: (i) by handdelivery to the District Manager at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134, or (ii) mailed to Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, Attn.: District Manager, 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134. Such verified statements must be received by the District prior to the time of final settlement.

Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement within the time frame provided for herein will release Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, its officers, directors, managers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim and for making payment to the Contractor or any of its subcontractors.

DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, D/B/A PINERY WATER AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT

By: /s/ Walter Partridge

Walter Partridge , President

Legal Notice No. 945818

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Published in: Douglas County News Press Public Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #038-23 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Department of Administration, Mental Health Initiative, of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests responses from responsible and highlyqualified individuals/companies for community mental health center case management services.

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 #038-23, Community Mental Health Center Case Management 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 Thursday, August 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 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 945855

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Public Notices

CASTLE PINES NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT C/O KENNEDY JENKS CONSULTANTS

165 S. Union Blvd, Suite 570 Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone 303-985-3636 Fax 303-985-3800

INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that Castle Pines North Metropolitan District will accept sealed bid proposals for the CPN WTP Tank Rehabilitation project in Castle Pines, CO. The project is located within the City of Castle Pines, Colorado and includes, but is not limited to: Rehabilitation of the coating systems inside two (2) below grade concrete tanks and one (1) above grade steel storage tank. Scope also includes the replacement of tank inlet piping, installation of coating systems in chemical containment areas, the replacement of two hatches, and the installation of new access ladders and fall arrest systems for the two (2) below grade concrete tanks.

A non-mandatory bid walk will occur at 11:00am, Wednesday August 9, 2023 at the Castle Pines North Water Treatment Plant, located at 7125 Monarch Blvd, Castle Pines, CO 80108. For additional direction support on the day of the bid walk please contact Alex Page at 916-612-1744.

Sealed Competitive Bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the District office, 7404 Yorkshire Dr., Castle Pines, CO 80108. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CASTLE PINES NORTH METRO DISTRICT: WTP TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT”. Any bids received after 2:00pm shall remain unopened. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of twenty (20) days after said closing time.

Bid packages will be available electronically starting on July 31, 2023 at www.questcdn.com under Login for a $22.00 charge. The user will be directed to enter a project code of #8608955. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information.

The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish a “Performance and Payment” bond to the District. The “Performance and Payment” bond shall be furnished in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors.

No bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

END OF INVITATION TO BID

Legal Notice No. 945777

First Publication: August 3, 2023 and

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Not consecutive publications

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT

CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Special Use Permit Proposal

USDA Forest Service

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

South Platte Ranger District Park County, Colorado

The South Platte Ranger District, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands is seeking comments on a new proposal for a temporary Special Use Permit for CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

Issuing a temporary authorization would allow the

removal of the old powerlines, and the construction, use, and maintenance of approximately 2.63 miles of 12.47Y/7.2 kV, single-phase overhead distribution line as an underground distribution line. The proposed reconstruction is in Park County, 6 P.M., T7S, R72W, sec. 29, 30, 31, 32. This action is expected to be categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental impact statement (EIS) or an environmental assessment (EA). The applicable category of action is identified in agency procedures as 36 CFR 220.6 (e)(3) Approval, modification, or continuation of special uses that require less than 20 acres of NFS lands.

Comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days following publication of this notice in the Douglas County News-Press, the newspaper of record. Comments, including attachments, may be sent electronically to nathanael.berry@usda. gov. Alternatively, comments may be filed via mail, express delivery, or messenger to: Brian Banks, District Ranger, USDA Forest Service, South Platte Ranger District, 30403 Kings Valley Dr., STE 2-115, Conifer , CO 80433; Faxed to: 303-275-5642; or by hand delivery to the above address during normal business hours (Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays). For additional information, contact Nathanael Berry, Realty Specialist at nathanael.berry@usda.gov or 303-275-5645.

Legal Notice No. 945853

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT

Denver Board of Water Commissioners

Special Use Permit Proposal

USDA Forest Service

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

South Platte Ranger District Douglas County, Colorado

The South Platte Ranger District, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands is seeking comments on a new proposal for a Special Use Authorization for the Denver Board of Water Commissioners under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Issuing a temporary authorization would allow widening of an existing roadway and replacement of an existing train car bridge. The train car bridge is located within the existing roadway that allows Denver Water to access the top of the dam and entrance into the reservoir. The existing roadway is under an easement, and is located on US Forest Service (USFS) lands on the upstream side of the Strontia Springs Reservoir Dam. The project is needed to provide access to Denver Water so they can remove sedimentation behind the Strontia Springs Reservoir Dam and replace aging equipment within the dam. The proposed reconstruction is in Douglas County, 6th P.M., T7S, R69W, sec. 21 NW1/4NW1/4. This action is expected to be categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental impact statement (EIS) or an environmental assessment (EA).

The applicable category of action is identified in agency procedures as 36 CFR 220.6 (e)(3) Approval, modification, or continuation of special uses that require less than 20 acres of NFS lands.

Comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days following publication of this notice in the Douglas County News-Press, the newspaper of record. Comments, including attachments, may be sent electronically to nathanael.berry@usda. gov. Alternatively, comments may be filed via mail, express delivery, or messenger to: Brian Banks, District Ranger, USDA Forest Service, South Platte Ranger District, 30403 Kings Valley Dr., STE 2-115, Conifer , CO 80433; Faxed to: 303-275-5642; or by hand delivery to the above address during normal business hours (Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays). For additional information, contact Nathanael Berry, Realty Specialist at nathanael.berry@usda.gov or 303-275-5645.

Legal Notice No. 945852

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109

Plaintiff: Kari Vince

v.

Defendant: Jared O'Dell

Case Number: 2023CV29

DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: Jared O'Dell

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

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

Dated: March 10, 2023

/s/ Clerk of Court/Clerk

Kari Vince

Signature of Plaintiff

9191 Spruce Mountain Road Larkspur, Colorado 80 303-590-8074

Legal Notice No.945825

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: September 7, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

District Court County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109

In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Ashton Layne Hamilton and Respondent: Ashlee Martina Naranjo

Ashton Layne Hamilton 10794 Foxwood Court Parker, CO 80138 Case Number: 22DR559 Division: 3

SUMMONS FOR:

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the

Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are:

1.Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect;

2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;

3.Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and

4.Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

Date: 9/19/22

Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

Legal Notice No. 945801

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: September 7, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

OCCUPANT - HIGHLAND MEADOWS

PROPERTIES LLC - ALLEN H HEDRICK & WALTER A KOWALSKI - HIGHLAND

MEADOWS PROPERTIES LLC - HIGHLAND

MEADOW PROPERTIES LLC, WALTER A

KOWALSKI, KARREN E KOWALSKI - WAL-

TER A KOWALSKI PRESIDENT HIGHLAND

MEADOW PROPERTIES LLC - TRUSTEE

NATIONAL COVENANT DISBURSEMENT

LLC C/O RICHARD A SMITH ESQ TRUSTEE

- FREEHOLD LICENSING INC A NEVADA

CORP - JOHN STACY - ROBERT P WILSON

- ALLEN HEDRICK AKA ALLEN H HEDRICK

HUGO

- BRAD L. AVERILLALBERT MULLER III - LINDA S VELASQUEZ AKA LINDA SUE VELASQUEZ - LINDA S VELASQUEZ

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BRAD L. AVERILL the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

LOT 12 BLK 28 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 445-135 0.512 AM/L

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to BRAD L. AVERILL. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of HIGHLAND MEADOWS PROPERTIES LLC for said year 2010

That said BRAD L. AVERILL on the 8th day of September 2022 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 30th day of November 2023 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 17th day of August 2023

/s/ David Gill

County Treasurer of Douglas County

Legal Notice No. 945848

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT

CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Special Use Permit Proposal

USDA Forest Service

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands South Platte Ranger District Jefferson County, Colorado

The South Platte Ranger District, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands is seeking comments on a new proposal for a temporary Special Use Permit for CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Issuing a temporary authorization would allow the removal of the old powerlines, and the construction, use, and maintenance of approximately 3.14 miles of 12.47Y/7.2 kilovolt (kV), single-phase overhead distribution line as approximately 4.16 miles of underground and 0.20 mile of rebuilt overhead 12.47Y/7.2 kV single-phase distribution line along and near Eos Mill Road. The proposed reconstruction is in Jefferson County, 6 P.M. R72W, T8S, sec. 12 and 13; 6 P.M., R71W, T8S, sec. 5, 7, 8, and 18. This action is expected to be categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental impact statement (EIS) or an environmental assessment (EA). The applicable category of action is identified in agency procedures as 36 CFR 220.6 (e)(3) Approval, modification, or continuation of special uses that require less than 20 acres of NFS lands. Comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days following publication of this notice in the Douglas County News-Press, the newspaper of record. Comments, including attachments, may be sent electronically to nathanael.berry@usda. gov. Alternatively, comments may be filed via mail, express delivery, or messenger to: Brian Banks, District Ranger, USDA Forest Service, South Platte Ranger District, 30403 Kings Valley Dr., STE 2-115, Conifer , CO 80433; Faxed to: 303-275-5642; or by hand delivery to the above address during normal business hours (Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays). For

Public Notices

additional information, contact Nathanael Berry, Realty Specialist at nathanael.berry@usda.gov or 303-275-5645.

Legal Notice No. 945851

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

1) 1986 CHEVROLET G-SERIES VIN 2GBHG31M6G4155266

Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456

Legal Notice No. 945849

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 202

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

1) 2011 BMW X5 VIN 5YMGY0C54BLK26081

2) 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO VIN 1GCDS136X58102898

3) 2019 NISSAN SENTRA VIN 3N1AB7APXKY297518

4) 2020 JEEP RENEGADE

VIN ZACNJAB19LPK98719

5) 2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER VIN JT3GN86R220241876

6) 1976 MITCHELL INDUSTRIAL TIRE CO MOTORHOME VIN E37AHB56182

7) 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER VIN 1N6ED29Y32C371683

8) 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN 2C4RDGEG9KR568072

9) 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA VIN 5NPEB4ACXBH067565

10) 1986 TOYOTA DOLPHIN MOTORHOME VIN JT5RN75T1G0007386

11) FABRIQUE LOAD TRAIL VIN AZEFAZFF75996

12) 2010 GMC YUKON XL VIN 1GKUKKE37ZR272153

13) 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

VIN 1J8HR58205C645791

14) 2012 DODGE RAM 3500

VIN 3C63D3HL5CG153627

15) 1939 PACKARD COUPE VIN 198A REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139

Legal Notice No. 945850

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joel William Hicks, a/k/a Joel W. Hicks, a/k/a Joel Hicks, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30290

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 December 4, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vicki S. Hicks, Personal Representative

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185)

FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201

Arvada, CO 80003

Phone Number: 303-420-1234

Attorney for Vicki S. Hicks

Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 945771

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marie A. von Seekamm, aka Marie Alligood von Seekamm,

aka Georgie Marie von Seekamm, and Marie von Seekamm, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30326

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 December 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen M. von Seekamm, Personal Representative 5586 S. Urban St. Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 945839

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jeffrey Scott Longley, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR30319

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 December 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

William Longley, Personal Representative 8935 Outlook Drive Overland Park, Kansas, 66207

Legal Notice No. 945784

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert C. Strietelmeier, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30244

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 4, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sherry S. Hoerl, Co-Personal Representative 3266 Ptarmigan Dr., #2B Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Daniel R. Strietelmeier, Co-Personal Representative 1 Mountain Pine Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 945783

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KEITH LLOYD CAMP III, A/K/A KELLY L. CAMP III, A/K/A KEITH L. CAMP III, A/K/A KEITH KELLY CAMP, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30297

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 12/17/2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Monica Potts, Personal Representative

c/o Timothy J. Parks 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 945838

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Steven J. Golin, AKA Steve Golin, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30303

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 December 4, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paul Mason

Attorney to the Personal Representative

16055 Old Forest Point, Ste 301 Monument, CO 80132

Legal Notice No. 945797

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert John Burgess, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30168

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Special Administrator or to Douglas County District Court, Douglas County, Colorado on or before December 10, 2023or the claims may be forever barred.

Person Giving Notice:

Cyndi L. Lyden, 18th Judicial District Deputy Public Administrator and Special Administrator for the Estate of Robert John Burgess 1777 S. Harrison Street, Ste. 1250 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. 945832

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James Robert Campbell, Jr., aka James R. Campbell, Jr., aka James Campbell, Jr., aka James Robert Campbell, aka James R, Campbell, aka James Campbell, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30327

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 December 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Melanie Johnson, Personal Representative 1662 Gore St. Larkspur, CO 80118

Legal Notice No. 945826

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DALE EARNEST WOODS, a/k/a DALE E. WOODS, a/k/a DALE WOODS, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30322

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

Patricia Rankin, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative The Germany Law Firm, P.C. 600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 945806

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of DORIS HEADLEY, aka DORIS KATHARINE HEADLEY, aka DORIS K. HEADLEY, aka DORIS G. HEADLEY, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30293

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 December 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Victoria D. Williams

Personal Representative

Bar X Road

17535

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Legal Notice No. 945768

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kay Elizabeth McKelvey, aka Kay McKelvey, Deceased Case Number: 23PR134

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

Michele Hansen, Personal Representative 6946 Sunstrand Court Castle Pines, CO 80108

Legal Notice No. 945822

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert William Heidrick, a/k/a Bo Heidrick, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30331

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

Juan and/or Nina Samour

Co-Personal Representatives

7600 Landmark Way, Unit #1507 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 945805

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of CAROL YVONNE DENDORFER, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30318

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 December 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian S Dendorfer, Personal Representative 841 Huntington Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 81026

Legal Notice No. 945804

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BARBARA KAY KULLAS, a/k/a BARBARA K. KULLAS, a/k/a KAY KULLAS, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30298

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 December 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael G. Kullas, Personal Representative 6506 Warriors Run Littleton, CO 80125

Bette Heller, Esq.

Attorney to the Personal Representative 19671 E. Euclid Dr., Centennial, CO 80016 Phone Number: 303-690-7092

E-mail: bhelleresq@comcast.net

Legal Notice No. 945836

First Publication: August 17, 2023

Last Publication: August 31, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 24 , 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 Declan Brian Smith be changed to Declan Brian Coors. Case No.: 23C405

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 945800

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 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 Angela Danielle Barron be changed to Angela Danielle Augsbury Case No.: 2023C415

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945833

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 17, 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 Abigail Mary Van Matre be changed to Abigail Mary Daly Case No.: 23C376

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945774

First Publication: August 3, 2023

Last Publication: August 17, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 25, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Joshua Mark Miles be changed to Bowregard Wallace Horn Case No.: 23C448

By: Judge Brian Fields

Legal Notice No. 945813

First Publication: August 10, 2023

Last Publication: August 24, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ###

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