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One of the county’s elected leaders told a small crowd about the concept of “getting to the balcony of your life” — the idea of thinking about who you are and how other people perceive you in order to get the correct view. “It’s very easy to get stuck in your own head and your role,” said Abe Laydon, chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. He asked Dan Dertz, a longtime Douglas County staff member, about who he really is. “Well, he’s really good looking, first of all,” Dertz said, to laughs from the crowd. Laydon asked him: What might others see in you that you don’t? “I think I don’t give myself enough credit sometimes. I think there’s some affirmations that I see in others that I don’t see in myself,” Dertz said. SEE CONFERENCE, P2

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Commissioner Abe Laydon, one of Douglas County’s elected leaders, gives a “Harvard for a Nickel” talk on Oct. 26 at the county commissioners’ headquarters in Castle Rock to teach a crowd what he learned about leadership. Laydon recently attended the Harvard Kennedy School’s PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD Senior Executives in State and Local Government program.

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After attending a three-week public policy and leadership program at Harvard University, Laydon, one of Douglas County’s three elected leaders, offered what the county called a “Harvard for a Nickel” talk on Oct. 26 for free, where he passed on lessons he had learned. Don’t have ‘inherent power’

Humility is “very important in my role on a day-to-day basis,” Laydon said. “I don’t believe I have inherent power. I have power that is given to me by the people,” Laydon said. In public life, he gets “dragged and praised every day” on Twitter, he said. “If I really thought about all those public perceptions, it would be

A crowd largely made up of county staff sits at Douglas County Commissioner Abe PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD Laydon’s “Harvard for a Nickel” talk on Oct. 26.

hard to go to sleep at night,” but he tries to separate from his ego, “put it in this jar,” and let people say what they say, he said. “I know they’re not coming at me

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Laydon participated in the leadership program — formally called the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government program — in June. Douglas County over the past two decades has sent three senior staff members to the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program, according to the county. “The county has a long history of paying for continuing education,”

Laydon has said. But a statement from the county in May said Laydon would reimburse the county government for the cost of attending the program. Months later, Laydon did not appear to be standing by that plan. The county’s statement to Colorado Community Media said the county would pay the upfront cost of $17,400 for Laydon to attend. “Commissioner Laydon is applying for grants and scholarships to offset the cost of participation and reimburse the county. What is not covered by grants or scholarships, he will pay the remaining cost personally,” the statement said. Asked whether he still plans to reimburse the county for the $17,400 cost of attending the program, Laydon had said: “On your question I found that most of the entities that provide reimbursement for the program represent special interest groups and agendas that I don’t wish to be beholden to. Although the county already fully approved the entire tuition, I am also personally reimbursing every citizen who wants it the entire cost to them for me to attend. I am also offering a free experiential course for them to attend and personally get the benefit of what I learned.” Laydon has said it cost members of the public roughly a nickel for him “to go to the world’s foremost public policy institute to improve my leadership as chairman of our board” of county commissioners. Nickels were on hand at the event for anyone who wanted to take one. Benjamin Lyng, who watched Laydon’s presentation and says he lives in Castle Pines Village, said afterward: “Laydon’s response to people who disagree with his decision to go back on his word about reimbursing the county — offering them five cents — shows contempt for the tax paying citizens of Douglas County.” In a news release ahead of the event, Laydon said: “The immersive experience at the Harvard Kennedy School gave me new skills and insights that I use every day in my role as an elected leader. I learned from the world’s top local government and leadership experts, and I’m excited to share a few nuggets with you.” You can see the recording of the talk on YouTube at tinyurl.com/ LaydonHarvardTalk.

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Castle Rock introduces conservative budget BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Expecting less revenue in sales taxes and construction in the coming year, the Town of Castle Rock is putting forth a more conservative budget for fiscal year 2024, totaling around $337 million. The town’s 2024 budget includes $117.9 million for capital improvements, $183.7 million for operations, with $15.1 million for annual pavement maintenance, and $35.7 million for debt, loans and transfers. Town officials estimate sales tax revenue will increase 3% over 2023, which is a half of the increase it estimated between 2022 and 2023. The town anticipates around 400 single-family residential units in 2024, down from 900 units in 2023. Revenue is predicted to be $282.4 million and the town will spend $54.9 million of its reserves. Next year’s operating budget is 1% smaller than in 2023 because of the estimated changes to sales

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tax revenue, Town Manager David Corliss said. Corliss said the pavement maintenance program saw the biggest cuts. SEE BUDGET, P5

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“Our pavement maintenance program reflects that we’re having to take money out of there and put it in public safety, but we’re still going to have a good program,” Corliss said, noting the maintenance will focus on the west Meadows area next year. For property taxes, Castle Rock is reducing its mill levy because the town’s charter limits property tax growth to 5.5% annually. “The property tax revenue growth limit is probably one of the cleanest ways to achieve, quite frankly, some sanity to property tax issues,” Corliss said, referencing the jump in assessed values and corresponding tax assessments. Castle Rock Water will increase user rates 4% next year and raise system development fees. Major projects in 2024 include the expansion of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility and rehabilitating sewer and storm water pipes in Sellars Gulch and the Young American neighborhood. Due to a 2021 voter-approved tax measure, the town can keep

surplus TABOR revenue for public safety and transportation expenses. In 2024, $2.2 million will go to police and fire services, $2.7 million will go to road projects and $5.2 million will help fund the ongoing Crystal Valley Interchange reconstruction project. The budget also adds three new police personnel and three additional firefighters, as well as dedicates $1.5 million for designing a new fire station and $2.5 million for a new radio system for the police and fire departments. Police and fire employees will see an average of 7.5% meritbased increase in pay. Other Castle Rock employees will receive an average 4.5% merit-based increase. The town is looking to add employees in the parks and water departments. For parks and open space, the town is budgeting $10 million for the potential down payment on a future sports and recreation center and $4.75 million for open space acquisition. Town council unanimously approved the first reading of the budget, along with the property tax rate and water rates for 2024, at the Oct. 17 meeting. Council will vote on a second reading of the budget and rates at the Nov. 7 meeting.

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School board candidates in 3 districts use same campaign manager, Holly Osborne Horn BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From fundraising to door-knocking and from branding to creating yard signs, running a campaign is no easy feat. In this year’s board of education elections in Arapahoe and Douglas counties, six candidates in three districts have hired the same company to help them get elected. Decisive Victory Group is a political consulting and campaign man-

agement company founded and run by Holly Osborne Horn, a Castle Rock resident. With the help of two employees, Horn advises candidates on strategy and assists them with door-knocking, social media, email, digital marketing and mass text messaging. With experience working on political campaigns for candidates including Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO 4th District) and gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl, Horn is now applying her skills to get candidates

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elected in Cherry Creek School District, Littleton Public Schools and Douglas County School District. She is managing campaigns for Scott Graves and Steve McKenna in Cherry Creek, Brian Macaulay in Littleton and the Best DCSD slate of candidates in the Douglas County School District. This slate includes Jason Page, Maria Sumnicht and Andy Jones. In 2021, Horn was the campaign manager for Kids First DCSD, the slate of candidates that included the current Douglas County School District board majority of Mike Peterson, Christy Williams, Kaylee Winegar and Becky Myers. Across districts and between years, Horn has built a name for herself as a committed campaign manager who attracts the business of conservative-leaning candidates.

COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Horn said she started to get fed up with the Douglas County School Board at that time, largely because her son was quarantined seven different times in one school year and was on a hybrid schedule. “He actually only attended 31 days of school his entire eighth grade year,” she said. “His mental health was really struggling.” Horn said she showed up to speak at a board meeting and ended up getting involved in the recall effort of four school board members in 2021. The recall did not happen. Horn said she met Peterson and Williams through this experience, and the Kids First DCSD slate asked her to manage their campaign. Despite not planning to do campaign management again, Horn said she agreed. The 2021 Douglas County school board election made national news for its intensity. The Kids for DCSD campaign brought in over $300,000 and was backed by the local and state GOP, as well as national groups like the 1776 Project PAC, a group that opposes Critical Race Theory, as reported by NBC News. After that, Horn managed the campaign of Deborah Flora, a conservative radio host who lost the race for a Colorado seat in the U.S. Senate to Michael Bennett in 2022. Horn worked on a successful campaign for Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO 4th District) in 2022. Horn assisted with campaigns for gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl and Colorado House of Representatives District 43 candidate Kurt Huffman.

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Horn said she was first exposed to politics as a child because her mother was an “isses-based” activist. At age 16, Horn managed her first campaign for a candidate running for state legislator, and it was successful. After that, she continued working on campaigns for U.S. senate candidates, gubernatorial candidates and spent some time working on Capitol Hill. When she got married and had her first child, Horn took a break from professional political work. For over 10 years, she was a stay-athome mother but volunteered for some campaigns, she said. She and her husband moved to Castle Rock in 2017, where she was pulled back into politics when the

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She also managed the campaign for Attorney General candidate John Kellner, who now serves the 18th Judicial District. Although these candidates did not win their races, Horn’s reputation among conservative candidates seemed to grow from her work. Leadership Institute

In addition to running Decisive Victory Group, Horn works as the Colorado Deputy Director of Grassroots at the Leadership Institute. She started the position in June. The Leadership Institute is a nonprofit group that “teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government and the media,” according to its website. It offers training ranging from campaign management workshops to fundraising and grant writing workshops to a class called “Conservatism 101.” The institute recently launched a new program called “How to run for school board and win.” “With this vital new program, the Leadership Institute will now prepare conservatives all across America to challenge the left’s control over the nation’s locally elected school boards,” the group’s president, Morton Blackwell, wrote on the institute’s website. When asked if she has this same goal in her campaign management, Horn said no. She said she is not involved with school board-focused work at the Leadership Institute or the division that teaches that class. Her work with the institute is more generally focused on campaign strategy, she said. “What we do is more general campaign stuff – how to manage your social media, how to target voters, meaning looking at the voter data and seeing what it tells us about each person,” she said. Blackwell, the Leadership Institute’s president and founder, serves as Virginia’s national committeeman on the Republican National Committee. Even though the Leadership Institute was founded by Blackwell and its website states it “actively supports the entire conservative movement,” Horn said it is nonpartisan. Horn said the Leadership Institute is not affiliated with the Republican or Democratic party and its training is

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open to anyone, regardless of political identity or beliefs. “Conservatives are the primary ones that we train, as our founder is a conservative, but it is open to all,” she said. She said her work with the institute is not related to her work with Decisive Victory Group. She added that she started her company before she worked with the institute. “The two are very separate,” she said. “As far as my work on campaigns go, I am literally a mom who was worried about her son and his mental health during the COVID shutdowns and it inspired me to get involved … This is not a part of any kind of national organization, or narrative or agenda.” Who to work with?

Over the course of her career, Horn said she has never sought out a campaigning job. It tends to be a more organic, word-of-mouth process, she said. “Candidates contact me and I meet with them and I talk to them about, you know, one, what is their heart for this? Why do they want to run?” she said. “I want to make sure that they’re in it for the right reasons, and that is to do the right things for kids and teachers and staff and stakeholders.” Horn acknowledged that the school board candidates she works with tend to lean right in their beliefs, although their degrees of conservatism vary. When asked if she thinks it’s important to have more conservatives on school boards in the region, Horn said it’s important to have a voice for the parents on these boards. She said parents know and love their kids more than anyone else. “It’s not that we need conservatism on

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the board, it’s that we need the parent voice,” she said. “That is the beginning, middle and end, is making sure that there’s a voice for parents who are going to be sure that parents are notified and considered and involved in and have a seat at the table every step of the way.” She said some districts are moving away from parent notification on what’s going on with their kids at school. Creating systems that ensure communication and notification to parents is important, she said. She said she supports candidates who will ensure children are only provided age-appropriate material from their libraries. “That’s a totally different thing than saying things should be banned or outlawed or removed,” she said. “It is more about access in an age-appropriate way.” In addition, she supports those who say the harm to children by shutting down schools during the pandemic was a greater risk than the potential reward, once safety wasn’t as much of a concern. Decisive Victory Group has made over $25,000 from the races Horn is managing so far this election cycle, according to state filings. Horn said her work is not for the money. She said that adding a third employee to her team actually means she’s earning less this election than if she had worked on fewer races and not hired that extra person. “When it comes down to it, I was the worried mom,” she said. “And that’s still what I am, a worried mom. And I know there are a lot of us out there.” Horn’s children attend Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County.

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Mom hopes to make change after tragic loss BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A mother aims to turn a tragedy into change in honor of her son Remembering Brendan Lee DavisHulse Amy Hudnall will always remember the way her eldest son was soft spoken and chill, how he was willing to help anyone and be a friend to those alone, his faith and love for his family and his passion for football, filming and editing. Unfortunately, along with remembering all of his great qualities, she will also always have the memory of the night the police came to her door and told her that her son had died. When 21-year-old Brendan Lee Davis-Hulse was hit and killed by a vehicle on Parker Road and Main-

street while crossing the crosswalk the night of Aug. 12, so many lives were changed. His family, his girlfriend, Peter and Danielle, the off duty emergency room nurse, the driver of the vehicle, the numerous people standing by and more. That Saturday was a happy day for Brendan. He was wearing dark jeans with a red polo for his evening in Downtown Parker where he would enjoy a nice night with his girlfriend and meet her father for the first time. After going from place to place along Mainstreet, the two parted ways for the night. A few minutes before he called his parents, Brendan texted his girlfriend, “Have a great night.” SEE CHANGE, P22

Brendan Lee Davis-Hulse, a 21-year-old who lived in Parker, was hit by a car and killed in August. His mother, Amy Hudnall, is working to improve pedestrian safety. COURTESY OF AMY HUDNALL.

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DCSD candidate Jones faces finance report complaints BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Two campaign finance complaints have been filed against Douglas County school board candidate Andy Jones, alleging prohibited contributions to his campaign, while a complaint against candidate David DiCarlo that alleged improper disclosure was dismissed. Colorado’s campaign finance complaint database, called TRACER, shows complaints filed against Jones on Oct. 16 and Oct. 20, raising concerns about a contribution Jones received and expenditures for the Best DCSD slate. The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office has not yet responded to the complaints and Jones can appeal. The Oct. 16 complaint, filed by Robin Webb, questions an $882 donation from an organization called Our Families Our Future, which Webb said she couldn’t find listed as a Colorado business or nonprofit. Campaign finance laws prohibit anonymous donations and donations from corporations. Our Families Our Future was a political committee registered by Kurt Huffman, according to TRACER. The committee terminated on July 28, the same day it donated the remainder of its funds to Jones’ campaign.

The Oct. 20 complaint, filed by Benjamin Boaz, reports $3,000 and $930 were paid by Jones’ campaign to i360 and Bonfire, respectively, for a voter canvassing tool and data used by the Best DCSD slate. The slate is made up of Jones, and candidates Jason Page and Maria Sumnicht. Under campaign finance laws, candidates in a slate or committee have to proportionately share expenses for overhead costs. Boaz’s complaint alleges Page and Sumnicht have not paid their share of the i360 and Bonfire expenses. In September, the Secretary of State’s Office dismissed a complaint filed against DiCarlo after finding no violation of campaign finance laws. The Sept. 6 complaint, filed by Charles Lang, submitted a campaign email for DiCarlo that did not include a disclaimer about who paid for the email. However, disclaimers are only required on campaign material costing over $1,000 and that is distributed during election season. The Secretary of State’s Office found no evidence the email cost more than $1,000 and the email was sent outside of the election season. No other complaints have been filed against candidates for the Douglas County school board.

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Douglas County to participate in Operation Green Light Initiative will honor veterans Nov. 6-12

In addition to lighting county buildings, residents, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their home to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light that neighbors and passersby see or an interior light that sparks a conversation with family and friends. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. “As a board, we honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes,” said Commissioner George Teal. “We hope this effort both illuminates the immense pride we feel for our veterans and ignites the type of support they deserve. Please join us in this small token of appreciation for those who secure our freedoms throughout the year.” Douglas County is dedicated to the service and support of veterans and their family members through the Veterans Service Office. To learn more about benefits, mental health resources, emergency funds and other resources, visit DouglasVeterans.org or call 303-663-6200 to speak with a veterans service officer.

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Did you know Douglas County is home to more than 20,000 veterans? To honor the service and sacrifice of these men and women in advance of Veterans Day, Douglas County is taking part in Operation Green Light for Veterans, Nov. 6 through Nov. 12. Led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), Operation Green Light is an opportunity for communities to recognize the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families by illuminating public buildings in green from Nov. 6 through Nov. 12. The initiative also raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state and federal levels to assist veterans and their families. As part of Operation Green Light, Douglas County will illuminate three buildings in Castle Rock — the Philip. S Miller Building, Wilcox Street Building, and the Justice Center.

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Rotary Club raises $500,000 to help youth mental health BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Standing behind a large check, Debby Doig stood proud knowing that in just a year and a half, Rotary Clubs of Colorado raised a over $500,000to fund the Rotary Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health at Children’s Hospital Colorado. With a goal to recruit and train pediatric psychiatry providers, the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch partnered with Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute to fund the increased need for treating local youth. Through the Rotary Endowed Fellowship, a fellow will be chosen next spring and is anticipated to make on average more than 1,000 patient visits per year during the fellowship.

Martine Hyland, senior director for the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, worked with the Rotary Club to create the endowed fellowship. “Endowed fellowships enable Children’s Hospital Colorado to compete for the most promising medical talent and ensure that our community has a pool of accomplished caregivers to meet society’s increasingly complex healthcare needs,” said Hyland. It all started when Children’s Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for youth mental health in May of 2021. A few months later, in October, a national state of emergency was declared by the Children’s Hospital Association, the American Academy of SEE ROTARY, P23

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Annual fundraiser to benefit Backcountry Wilderness Area BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As Douglas County and Highlands Ranch quickly developed, the Backcountry Wilderness Area has become an oasis for wildlife and raising funds for their nonprofit is vital to conservation efforts. The Backcountry Wilderness Area will hold their annual end of the year fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Living the Dream Brewing from 6 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go towards the Backcountry Wilderness Area Fund. “It’s a fundraiser and it’s kind of a party in celebration of our mission in the community,” said Lindsey McKissick, Backcountry Wilderness Area communications manager and Backcountry Wilderness Area fund principal officer. Founded in 2017, the Backcoun-

try Wilderness Area Fund is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that prioritizes habitat improvements such as fire mitigation and weed species removal. The Backcountry also offers engaging and accessible environmental education and outdoor recreation opportunities. As the rest of the county develops, McKissick said anything that doesn’t have a conservation easement on it, the BackCountry Wilderness Area is able to provide wildlife with a sanctuary. The area includes 8,200 acres of conservation space and Highlands Ranch Community Association members can enjoy 26 miles of trails. The various habitat types and ecoregions provide a home to a multitude of animals and plants. “We don’t even know how important the Backcountry Wilderness

Area will be in 20 years,” said McKissick. “So the things that we’re doing now are kind of setting us up to have this very valuable property.” The fundraising event will include door prizes, giveaways with items such as a YETI cooler, a mountain bike and a camper van vacation. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a live animal meet and greet with some of their nature’s educators. “So it will be an event you can bring the whole family to,” said McKissick. Not only will the proceeds benefit the wildlife in the area, but it will also help grow the environmental education program for kids and provide them a place to learn without having to travel far. The fundraiser is open to the public as tickets are not required. The first 50 people that come in will be given a limited edition t-shirt made on-site.

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here has been a common conversation taking place around my house over the last few weeks about adultFROM THE hood. With EDITOR my daughter turning 18 this year, finishing high school, and looking to the future — I can say with confidence that I am terrified. Becoming Thelma Grimes what we in society deem to be “an official adult” today is so much harder today than it was in the late 1990s when I entered adulthood or further back when my parents became adults. Obviously, with my mom and dad, there is a huge difference in that many of them were getting married during or right after high school — that is, if they finished. For me, it was a drive to get to college, start a career, and be independent. I had it in my head that I would never get married or have kids, especially when I was 18. Things clearly changed. Now — there is my daughter. She has already had some obstacles in her life, from her biological parents starting her off on a rough path, to her overcoming learning disabilities and dealing with an attachment disorder. When I was her age, I started college living with my parents and paying a few bills. In all honesty, to this day I say it was one of the best decisions I made by not leaving home paying rent and getting overwhelmed in adulthood too fast. In today’s world for kids exiting high school — the issues they face are endless. The cost of college today is ridiculous. For my daughter, traditional college is likely not a real op-

tion. She has never done well in school. She wants to be a flight attendant. This fits who she is. However, with age and other requirements, that means sorting out what happens after she takes the graduation walk to finish high school in May. Beyond thinking about her future career — today’s world is filled with uncertainty, especially when it comes to the economy. My daughter recently moved down to our basement, making a comment that it felt like her own apartment. I saw her point to a degree and laughed a little because it’s also partly my office. As we talked, we got into a discussion about how much a room the size of what she has in my basement would cost in Denver. She was shocked when I explained how much rent for a small apartment or studio is in our community today. Again, that anxiety as a parent crept up. What is she going to do? She works with a local school but does not make enough right now to venture out and pay bills and live life right now. Part of me wonders when she could, given today’s cost of living. Will she be like many of our young people today and relocate to somewhere cheaper, where she can survive? Certainly, that is a possibility. The unknowns our young adults are facing today are a lot more serious than what I faced when I entered adulthood. For me, I am more afraid of her entering the adult world than I was as an 18-year-old coming from a small town and entering the real world. The fear today is a lot more serious and real. Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor of Colorado Community Media.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR False equivalency

Re: Editor Thelma Grimes’ column “A shift to center” from Oct. 19: I do understand your frustration with the state of politics in the country — we’re all pretty frustrated! And it’s at least a step in the right direction that you’re now pulling away from a party whose biggest priorities are eliminating the rights of women to make their own health-care decisions, banning books, and rewriting history, all while desperately searching for scapegoats around every corner to blame so we won’t notice their own lack of ideas to move the country forward. But now you want to say Democrats “are no better.” This is a surprising attitude coming from a former member of the former “party of personal responsibility.” Even with all the gerrymandering they did because they know people won’t otherwise elect members of a party with extremely unpopular ideas, Republicans were able to gain only the tiniest of majorities in the House in the last election. Please remember that it took 15 votes before Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House, and then it only took one man, extremely unpopular even within his own party, to undo that. During his term, McCarthy went back on every promise of compromise and time and again caved to the extremists, unable to bring his party together or lead in any way. Yet somehow

the Democrats are the ones to blame for all of it? Since the fall of McCarthy, the two nominees they’ve put forward so far are hard-right supporters of insurrection and opposition at all costs, unable to draw full support even from their own party. The Republicans have created a fine mess all on their own, but oh sure, it’s so much more convenient to say it’s the fault of the Democrats for not bailing them out of it — it couldn’t possibly be the Republicans’ own inability to nominate someone who isn’t an extremist, oh no. You say both sides are playing games, but this false equivalency is lazy thinking and serves only to perpetuate the problem. If you want to talk about taking the “adult approach,” a good beginning might be to stop blaming the wrong people. Deidre Adams, Highlands Ranch Ranked-choice is the way

In reponse to editor Thelma Grimes Oct. 19 column, “A shift to center”: Ms. Grimes, thank you for your editorial on being an unaffiliated voter. Many years ago I also became unaffiliated when I became disenchanted with the political gamesmanship being played by both parties with the first budget showdown in the House. You finish your column with “I am SEE LETTERS, P15

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hopeful that one day we do get to vote in the middle ...” Actually, a process already exists, but it is not often adopted because people do not understand how it works, and therefore fear it. You speaking about it, and even having a reporter write a story about it, it will carry more weight than me writing a letter. You missed a chance, which you can still remedy, to talk about “ranked choice voting.” I encourage you to Google the term and describe this process to the community so it can be seriously considered for adoption in local, if not state, elections. If it were used for federal positions, I don’t think we’d be in the red/blue situation we find ourselves in today, and our government would work more smoothly. Tom Fox, Highlands Ranch Beware both-sidesism

Regarding the Oct. 19 column “A shift to center” by editor Thelma Grimes: As a newspaper editor, I understand Thelma Grimes’ inclination to sound as centrist as possible. But in her opinion column about political dysfunction, the line “Democrats — they are no better” deserves a bit more thought. It’s understandable that people just think government is broken, but remember that the Republican Party has spent decades working to convince Americans that this indeed true, then blaming the Democrats (or immigrants, gays, trans teens, drag shows — pick your conservative bogeyman). The fact is the right side of our Congress is filled with people who still can’t accept the result of the 2020 election, and many in the House voted not to certify it. This party’s struggle to pick a speaker means they are literally incapable of governing. They haven’t passed any meaningful legislation that can get past the Senate, and their overall record of governance going back to the Reagan era runs the gamut from pathetic to cruel to crazy. House Democrats voted against McCarthy because A) Why should they when it’s the majority’s job to elect their own? and B) He refused to make a single concession for their votes and then blamed them for his own mess. I’m all for balanced government

with liberals, centrists and conservatives working out compromises for the betterment of all, but the only party willing to embrace reality and come to the table is the Democrats. I pity GOP voters who live in a Fox News-induced haze of disinformation that runs counter to their own best interests. Those who choose to be independents may think it insulates them from “politics,” but they still need to choose a side, and it ain’t Team Trump. Alex Miller, Highlands Ranch What the H?

Natural gas (methane) is dangerous, costly, and polluting. Why make it worse by adding hydrogen to it? Xcel wants to deliver natural gas with this additive to our homes via their pipelines. The so-called upgrade will be at our expense but with no benefits and with serious detriments. Xcel is seeking a Conditional Use Permit application in Adams County to do the hydrogen mixture, a ploy which Xcel falsely claims will help our climate problems. In the end, we will pay for their work to protect their gas delivery system. Launching such a system will cost us more than $6M for the pilot project in Adams County, affecting only 250 homes in the testing area and only for two years. That’s more than $24,000 a home. Guess who will eventually have to pony up the funds? Ratepayers. And we’ll also be putting our health on the line, as well. Independent testing has shown burning hydrogenblended gas releases up to six times the pollutants as our already bad natural gas, affecting our poor indoor air quality. Furthermore, 99% of the hydrogen produced in the U.S. comes from climate-killing fossil fuels. Hydrogen is four times more likely than gas to explode, using it as an additive in natural gas is very risky, indeed. We could even lose our warranties for our appliances. If we say no to Xcel’s hydrogen scheme, as voters did in New Mexico and Eugene, Oregon, we’ll be saying no to additional air pollution, utility bill rate increases, further climate change, and higher risks for deadly explosions. Say no to a hydrogen additive in our natural gas supply line and we’ll send Xcel’s hydrogenblending demo pilot plot in Adams County up in flames — and not our homes and businesses. And we won’t see escalating energy bills. Fran Scannell, Greenwood Village

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LIFE HOW COLORADO COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE DíA DE LOS MUERTOS BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One of the items on display at the Sheridan Library as part of Museo de las Americas’ traveling exhibition on Oct. 20. PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

As people enter The Center on Colfax in Denver, they are greeted by a colorful community altar featuring sugar skulls, flowers, skeleton figures and photos of people. The altar, called an “ofrenda” in Spanish, is part of the center’s celebration of Day of the Dead, or “Día de los Muertos” — a holiday where people honor dead loved ones. “A lot of it is about reconnecting with who we are as people and who has been here before us,” said Sandra Zapata, the director of youth services at The Center on Colfax. Day of the Dead is a pre-Hispanic celebration that predominantly occurs in Mexico on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, according to the center. On these days, spirits are believed to return home and spend time with their loved ones, according to The Mexican Museum. Families build altars with offerings to welcome the spirits. This year, communities throughout Colorado have planned events in honor of Day of the Dead, with hopes of bringing people together — both in person and in spirit. At the Sheridan Library in Denver, the community group Sheridan Rising Together for Equity planned to host a Day of the

Dead celebration on Nov. 1 featuring dance performances, food and an exhibition of an altar. From now until Nov. 5, the library is also hosting a traveling museum exhibition from Museo de las Américas about Day of the Dead, displaying artifacts that help share the history and meaning of the holiday. Museo de las Américas, a Latin American art museum within Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, has planned its own celebration in collaboration with other organizations at 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. In Thornton, the city’s arts and culture division will host the seventh annual Day of the Dead celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at McAllister Park Center. Zapata said it is really interesting to see how different communities celebrate Day of the Dead, whether it be hosting a parade, creating a communal ofrenda, or visiting the cemetery where a loved one is buried. “I want to be in those spaces and I want to reconnect to traditions with other folks who also celebrate Day of the Dead. Maybe it looks different from what I’m used to, and that’s going to be OK,” Zapata said. “You get to see what they look like outside of, you know, maybe your own experience — and that’s great.” The Center on Colfax’s ofrenda

The Center on Colfax, an LGBTQ+ community center based in Denver, has been creating ofrendas for Day of the Dead since about 2016, Zapata said. This year, the center invited the community to participate in building the ofrenda and bring photos of their loved ones.\ Zapata said people’s willingness to share was very touching. “For them to share very intimate details about their loved ones and why they meant so much to them, and maybe how tragically they lost them — I think it’s such an honor for folks to feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable in a public space with people that maybe they don’t know,” Zapata said. Zapata, whose pronouns are they/them, said they grew up in Mexico, and it was a tradition for schools to have an ofrenda every year. “You get to bring pictures of the folks that you want to remember and bring back on Day of the Dead,” they said. “It was always an activity that we did at school and at home and, kind of, honoring those folks and what they taught us.” At the age of 16, Zapata moved to Iowa. “It made me kind of cling on to those celebrations much more because I didn’t want to lose them,” Zapata said. “I wanted to continue to honor the traditions that I grew up with, regardless of where I was and whether or not folks around me were going to celebrate it in the same way. “I just wanted to make sure that I honored my culture and the things that I grew up with,” they continued. The ofrenda will be open until the first week of November, Zapata said. Creating it is a way for The Center on Colfax to recognize intersectionality within the community, they added. “Yes, being part of the LGBTQ+ community is important, but all of our other identities are just as important to us,” they said. Zapata explained being queer and Mexican comes hand-inhand. “For me to be able to celebrate that very specific space that I live in … It’s important to me that places, like my place of work, will celebrate it with the same enthusiasm, right, that any other celebration would (get),” they said. SEE DAY OF THE DEAD, P17

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Skeleton figures wearing fancy clothes that are on display at the Sheridan Library on Oct. 20. The items are PHOTOS BY TAYLER SHAW part of Museo de las Americas’ traveling exhibition for Day of the Dead.

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Thornton’s celebration aims for more than 1,000 attendees

Over the years, Thornton’s celebration of Day of the Dead has grown to the point of attracting hundreds of attendees. Alisa Zimmerman, the manager of the City of Thornton’s Arts and Culture Division, said the celebration started as a small gathering in the arts and culture center. This year, for the seventh annual celebration, the event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at McAllister Park Center, located at 750 W. 96th Ave. Zimmerman said it is important for any city to recognize the diversity and richness of its community. “There is a very large, robust Hispanic community in Thornton — in original Thornton, which is the southern part of Thornton,” Zimmerman said. By 2019, the event attracted a few hundred attendees, she said. To accommodate the bigger crowd, the celebration is now held at McAllister Park, which has a building on it that was previously a church. “That proved to be the perfect, you know, home for this event as it continues to grow, and it’s both an indoor and outdoor thing,” she said. “We love the fact that it’s still very near to our core community that loves to celebrate this event.” Last year, about 700 people attended, she said. The year before that, an estimated 1,000 people showed up. This year, the goal is to exceed 1,000 attendees, she said. Attendees this year can expect music and dance performances, as well as face painting, an art market and a costume contest. The celebration this year will also feature the Butterfly Pavilion. Zimmerman said the pavilion wanted to display its monarch butterfly exhibit because monarchs migrate to Mexico and some people believe that monarchs represent the dead coming back to visit the living. The Mexican Cultural Center will also create a beautiful ofrenda, Zimmerman said. People are able to bring photos to place on the ofrenda. “The wonderful part, for me, is it’s so multigenerational,” she said. “I think Day of the Dead represents a wonderful opportunity to gather people together.” When asked what advice she has for newcomers, Zimmerman said, “Come with a sense of discovery and curiosity about what this holiday is.”

The Day of the Dead altar at The Center on Colfax features skeleton figures, flowers and photos of people.

Museo de las Américas to host a procession

Museo de las Américas is the premier Latin American art museum in the Rocky Mountain region, said Executive Director Claudia Moran. This year, Museo will host a Day of the Dead celebration starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at 861 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The free event will feature a community procession honoring loved ones from 6-7 p.m. This procession is a collaborative effort between Museo, the Art District on Santa Fe, Chicano Humanities and Arts Council, and the Office of Councilwoman Jamie Torres, according to a news release. The procession will commence in the parking lot of Su Teatro at 721 Santa Fe Drive around 5:45 p.m. and will head on a route that will conclude at Museo de las Américas. The celebration will feature an altar, a dance performance, local vendors, sugar skull decorating and a Catrina costume contest. Sheridan Library’s exhibition, community program

In addition to its community celebration, Museo de las Américas is recognizing Day of the Dead through its traveling exhibition that is on display at the Sheridan Library, located at 3425 W. Oxford Ave., until Nov. 5. “The purpose of the exhibit is to use art and artifacts to explain the history and meaning of Día (de) los Muertos (Day of the Dead),” said Laura Beacom, the curator of collections at Museo. Creating the Day of the Dead traveling exhibition was by demand, Beacom said. She started building it over the pandemic, and it was first displayed last year at a library in Wheat Ridge. The objects on display are something people would not normally be able to see if not for the traveling exhibition, she said. “It’s just really important for people to have artwork that reflects their own history and culture,” Beacom said. “And for people who don’t know anything about it, it’s important for them to be able to learn about it.” It is important that Sheridan Library celebrates Day of the Dead because the Sheridan community is diverse and strongly Latine, said Kathleen Robertson, supervisor at Sheridan Library. Latine is a gender-neutral form of the word Latino. “I think it’s important to hang on to cultural traditions,” Robertson said. This year will be the second that the community group Sheridan Rising Together for Equity will host a Day of the Dead celebration at Sheridan Library. SEE DAY OF THE DEAD, P18

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“We had never seen such a well-attended event at this library,” Robertson said about last year’s event. This year’s celebration will include performances by dance groups, an exhibition of the altar of the dead, a Catrinas costume contest, and bread and hot chocolate. The evolution of Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead has its origins in the rituals practiced by Indigenous peoples of the Americas, such as the Aztecs, according to The Mexican Museum. Museo de las Américas said the Aztecs used skeletons as a tribute to the deity Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of death. According to History.com, once the Spanish conquered the Aztec empire, the Catholic Church changed when the Indigenous celebrations honoring the dead occurred. This made the celebrations fall on the Catholic dates of Nov. 1, which is All Saints’ Day, and Nov. 2, which is All Souls’ Day. Claudia Moran, executive director at Museo, said that from her understanding, there are two primary areas in Mexico where Day of the Dead is celebrated in a very traditional way — Mexico City and the Mexican state of Michoacán. Moran, who is from Guadalajara, Mexico, said she has visited Pátzcuaro, a city in Michoacán, many times, as her aunt lives there. There is a lake in the area that has cemeteries around it, she said. People bring large amounts of flowers into the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried, creating beautiful displays. At night, people bring food and stay up late, sharing stories and reflecting. “It’s just a moment to remember your loved ones who have already passed. It’s a moment of reflection. It’s a moment of understanding,” Moran said. When Moran visited the area as a young girl, the celebrations were smaller, she said. “Now, it’s like you can barely get into the town,” she said, explaining tourists across the world come to see the celebration. Day of the Dead celebrations have become more popular in the last 10-15 years, she said. She thinks part of the reason is due to movies such as the 2015 James Bond movie, “Spectre,” and the 2017 Disney movie, “Coco.” She has even seen a change where she grew up in Guadalajara. “When I was (a) little girl, you wouldn’t see anything around anywhere in the city, in Guadalajara. Now, you could go to cemeteries in Guadalajara. Now, you can go to … all these celebrations in the little towns,” she said. “It’s a phenomenon.” Elements of an ofrenda

An altar and its offerings — called an “ofrenda” in Spanish — are an invitation to deceased loved ones “to be with us in spirit and to share what they liked in life,” according to The Center on Colfax. There are four basic elements needed in an ofrenda: earth, water, wind and fire. Earth is represented with food. Sandra Zapata, director of youth services at The Center on Colfax, said it has to be food that the loved one liked and would want to come back for. “Pan de muerto,” which means bread of the dead, is a sweet bread that often is part of an ofrenda, according to The Mexican Museum. In addition to food, there is often salt and water, Zapata said. “The nourishment itself — it’s because they’ve been through a long journey,” Zapata said. “We want them to feel celebrated and want (them) to be full.” Wind is represented by the movement of objects such as “papel picado,” which is colorful tissue paper cut into designs. “It’s very easy to break, and it’s a reminder that life itself is very easy to break and it’s very easy for us to lose it,” Zapata said about papel picado. “So, we have to be thankful and we have to be grateful that we are still here.” Candles represent fire, offering light that is believed by some to help spirits find their way to meet their family and friends, according to The Center on Colfax. Ofrendas also often have incense and an arch, representing the gateway be-

An altar, called an “ofrenda” in Spanish, located in The Center on Colfax in Denver on PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW Oct. 20. It was created in honor of Day of the Dead.

tween the two worlds, Zapata said. Sugar skulls symbolize loved ones who have passed away, according to The Mexican Museum. Sometimes, they have the name of the deceased person inscribed on the forehead. Flowers called “cempasúchil,” or marigolds, are always on ofrendas, Zapata said. “That’s a very big representation of this time of year when these flowers bloom and we can use them to bring beauty into the space,” they said. Photos of loved ones are also placed on ofrendas, Zapata said. Not a ‘Mexican Halloween’

For people interested in celebrating Day of the Dead for the first time, Zapata said it is important to look at the traditions and be mindful of honoring the holiday. “Sometimes, it gets almost, like, tangled in Halloween. And those two things are so different,” Zapata said. “I just want to make sure that folks are mindful of what our traditions are versus something like Halloween, which is not culturally relevant to Day of the Dead just because it’s a different tradition, and it’s a different type of celebration.” In the City of Thornton, Alisa Zimmerman said the city tries its best to make sure its event is not looked at as a Mexican Halloween. “We purposefully don’t schedule it on the same weekend or near Halloween,” Zimmerman said. “And that’s worked well for us because then people know that it’s actually focused strictly on this holiday — remembering people’s deceased friends and relatives.” Claudia Moran, of Museo de las Américas, said it is important that people research the holiday. “It is a very unique type of celebration,” she said. “You cannot compare it with anything else.” “It’s actually a culmination of a lot of traditions that have been combined going back hundreds of years,” Beacom said. Beacom said she likes that Day of the Dead reminds people that death is part of life. “It’s not to be feared,” she said. “The nature of love in our souls is eternal, and the material world and the spiritual world … exist at the same place, at the same time.” Zapata’s favorite part of Day of the Dead is hearing people’s stories about the people they have loved and lost. “There’s such a connection in telling stories and telling other people’s stories and making sure that the folks that maybe have passed are not forgotten,” Zapata said. “Passing those traditions of talking about the people that we love kind of keeps them around longer, even if other folks didn’t meet them. It’s about the history that we don’t want to forget about.”

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we generally only feel risk-averse when the very risk we expected and planned for actually materializes. This can make it difficult to plan around and achieve financial independence. There is research Patricia Kummer that shows the benefits of staying invested, even during perceived risky events such as market swings and volatility, although it is important to remember that past performance is no guarantee of future results. Based on my experience investors who get nervous and make emotional decisions during large declines in the market and withdraw investments or reallocate investments run the risk of underperforming the markets over the long-term. As an adviser, I wonder how many of those people would have told me to invest only in assets that

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Then at 9:24 p.m. Brendan called his parents while he was walking along Mainstreet headed towards Parker Road and asked them if they could order him a Lyft. “I never heard his voice ever again,” said Amy. For Amy, the next thing she heard sounded like a couple of women arguing and for her husband, Greg, it sounded like Brendan’s phone was tossed. Brendan’s parents were used to him putting his phone in his back pocket when crossing the street, but this time, he never came back to the phone. Couple, Peter and Danielle were in their vehicle coming to a stop at the intersection when they saw Brendan pass the first three lanes. As he got to the median, the light was about to change, so Brendan began to jog. Brendan was almost across the crosswalk when he was struck by a car on his right side. As Danielle pulled the car over,

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August throughout the town, totalling three since the beginning of the year. The report does not indicate if the pedestrian involved crashes were fatal. Additionally, there were 95 crashes in August, 91 in July and 72 in June across the community. The police department also posted on their social media that Parker Officers made 170 traffic stops and enforcements on Parker Road in August. Amy has thought about the possibility of asking the town to put in flashing lights along Mainstreet as there is a lot of nightlife activity and pedestrian traffic during the daytime. Parker Mayor Jeff Toborg said that as soon as the investigation concludes, the town will be able to know more and look at where modifications could be made. “We will be happy to review it with the Parker Police Department, Engineering and Public Works and likely need CDOT as the incident happened on Parker Road,” said Toborg. Amy is working on initiatives for the Colorado General Assembly and for the Town of Parker for better pedestrian laws, especially with the number of shops, bars and restaurants on Mainstreet.

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The time intervals for the average person to cross on Mainstreet has become an issue, said Amy, therefore, she would like the time to be reassessed to ensure there is enough time to cross safely. Amy would also like to see the crosswalk to not only have better lighting but to be lit 24/7, and to have designated spots for Ubers, Lyfts, friends and families to pick up people who need a ride, safely. “That way it’s possible to have a few safe spots for anyone at any time to get picked up and just avoid the crosswalk,” said Amy. Additionally, Amy would like to produce more jobs for driving schools, more laws, signs and a chance for someone like herself to produce a documentary — which she has started — on what happens when a driver is distracted, drinking and driving or can’t see. “I think it is my duty as a mom and to honor Brendan, to at least try to change something,” said Amy. Brendan qualifies for a memorial sign through the Colorado Department of Transportation. Amy said the sign will be a slow down sign in memory of her son. Based on text messages with his friends and seeing a photo of him from that night, Amy said she could tell that her son was happy in his last hours.

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Pediatrics and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Doig, the chair of the Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation, Shrin Murthy and Tamie Fennel looked at one another and knew they needed to make a change. As members of the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch have been impacted by mental health in their own lives, a small group began meeting to discuss the best way to make a positive impact on the urgent pediatric mental health crisis in the state. Together, they formed the Pediatric Mental Health Committee with a goal to implement impactful philanthropic partnerships with leading Colorado pediatric mental health service providers to help improve behavioral health services across the state. “We did some research,” said Doig. “We talked to nonprofits and for-profits, schools and providers and realized that one of the issues among many, is the lack of professionals in the field.” Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth starting at the age of 10 in Colorado, according to Children’s Hospital Colorado. Compared to 2019, there was a 72% increase in behavioral health emergency visits at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Doig said research also shows that unprecedented workforce turnover and providers resulted in inadequate mental health support and access to care to prevent children from escalating to crisis levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five children is living with a mental health disorder, but less than 50% will never receive appropriate treatment. After the committee spoke and collaborated with community leaders, mental health advocates and leading health providers in the area, they decided to focus their program on addressing access to care and provider shortages. There were many reasons why the committee chose to partner with Children’s Hospital Colorado as stated in the committee’s program narrative.

Debby Doig, Shrin Murthey and Tamie Fennell stand together after receiving Children’s Hospital Colorado doctors’ jackets. The three attended a reception where they presented a check to Children’s Hospital Colorado to help youth have access to mental health COURTESY OF BECKY MILLER care.

One being the hospital is one of six hospitals that have a psychiatric and behavioral health program and they treat children from all 64 Colorado counties. The Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch started the project by donating $50,000 and more through individual donations. Doig and other rotary members drove across the Front Range and into Summit County, visiting numerous rotary clubs to deliver their message and ask for support. “These kids need help now,” said Doig. “Families need help now. And that’s why we went to the clubs and we say it’s not like (Children’sHospital Colorado) is putting a timeline on us, we’ve created our timeline because we need to be out on the forefront.” Over 40 clubs from across the state donated funds and international districts such as 5450, 5440 and 5470 provided support. The endowed fellowship

Doig, Murthy and Fennell attended a reception at the Anschutz campus in Aurora where they presented the $500,000 check to the Children’s Hospi-

tal on Oct. 3. The program also received two Rotary-affiliated grants: the 2023 Melly Kinnard Mental Health Award and the Hayes Family Mental Health Award. In addition, the Rotary Clubs of Colorado Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health will be recognized on the Donor Wall at the Children’s Hospital Colorado Anschutz campus. When asked if it had sunk in that Doig was able to raise that amount of money, she said it didn’t until that night. “I looked out and saw so many of the people that helped support us,” said Doig. The endowment’s investment will be used to support a Colorado Rotary Fellow and will exist in perpetuity. Every couple of years, a new Colorado Rotary Fellow will be named and overtime, will create a cohort of Colorado Rotary Fellows, adding to the state’s mental health workforce. Fellowships are generally three-year training programs for physicians who have completed their residencies in a particular specialty and funds from this endowed fellowship will be used to enhance fellows’ training, which involves mentorship, travel to academic conferences and research. “A pediatric mental health fellowship is a training program that exposes early-career doctors to clinical rotations across Children’s [hospital],” said Hyland. The training includes emergency psychiatry, consultation and integrated care with medical specialty teams, inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient psychotherapy as well as medication management. Pediatric mental health fellows are important because it helps increase access to care and they are actively involved in research, said Hyland. They improve treatments, evaluate screening tools, identify risk factors, build predictive models and discover novel therapies. Although the committee will not be part of the hiring process, they will have the chance to meet the chosen individuals. “What we’re trying to do is make conversation happen in a way that people feel open to not only talk about it but get help and not be so stigmatized,” said Doig.

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While most of the Douglas County School Board candidates at a recent forum appeared on the same page for several issues ranging from equity to the mill levy and bond issue on the ballot, David DiCarlo had differing opinions. When it comes to the school-funding ballot measures, known as 5A and 5B, DiCarlo said voters rejected the funding in 2022 and he is disappointed that the current school board decided to ask the same questions again this year. DiCarlo was one of five candidates to attend the Oct. 13 candidate forum at the Lone Tree Library. It was hosted by the League of Women Voters for Arapahoe and Douglas County and Colorado Community Media. Candidates Jason Page and Maria Sumnicht did not attend the forum, which drew an audience of about 45 people. When asked if the candidates would vote yes on the ballot measures, candidates Susan Meek, Brad Geiger, Valerie Thompson and Andy Jones all agreed the funding is needed to allow the Douglas County School District to become more competitive in offering better teacher salaries.

However, DiCarlo said part of why he is running for the school board is because of the ballot measures, emphasizing that the public already said no and the board chose to return to voters and ask again immediately. DiCarlo compared the situation to a child asking to go to McDonald’s when the parent had already said no more than once. For a solution, DiCarlo said more needs to be done at the state level, stressing that Douglas County should not be paying the most every year and getting back the least in state funding. If elected, DiCarlo said he would be fighting at the state level to improve the current public school funding formulas. DiCarlo was also alone in his views on school equity, stressing that districts are going too far in trying to protect the rights of kids’ identities and not doing enough to manage the entire student, saying the current policies and discussions are creating confusion and making things more complicated. “We are too focused on identity,” he said. “We need to look at people as people and stop putting layers on the onion.” Geiger, who is running against DiCarlo for the District C seat, adamantly disagreed, stating the school district is facing a federal lawsuit due to a racial issue an eighth-grade student faced this year when he claimed students were bullying him for being Black. Geiger said when the district

did not adequately respond to the problem, a lawsuit was filed. Geiger also claimed that another principal at a Castle Rock school says there is a white supremacy problem that requires attention now. “These divisions exist,” he said. Candidates were also asked about the final equity policy that was approved by the majority of the current school board. Meek, who is running for reelection in District A, said she is disappointed in the changes made to a policy that a previous board spent years working on, noting that the changes diluted it. Jones, who is running against Meek for the District A seat, said he approves of the changes made by the majority members, while noting that he felt the changes were only “additive” and he wished they had taken more language out. DiCarlo said he did not agree with the final policy approved by the board, saying he thought the equity policy should have been thrown out altogether. When asked how they feel about the current state of the Douglas County School District, several candidates agreed that they are happy with the test scores that are comparatively better than neighboring districts such as Cherry Creek. There were some differences in what the candidates currently dislike about the district. Meek said while test scores are good, the district is too political and

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is gaining too much negative attention in the Denver metro area because of it. Thompson and Geiger said teacher pay is a big issue that must be addressed now. Thompson said she is optimistic the community will come through by passing ballot measures 5A and 5B on Nov. 7. DiCarlo said elementary school test scores are good, but disagreed on how to pay teachers better, stressing the board should look at the broader picture to find a solution. Jones said the Douglas County School District has great parent and student engagement and has programs that are leading the way in the region such as robotics and aviation.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0153 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 9:28:00 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.

Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22240 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Original Grantor: Stephanie P. Retureta Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 2/7/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006010941 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $172,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $99,010.38

Legal Notice No. 2023-0153 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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.

Original Grantor: Ladd Hubka AND Christy L. Hubka Original Beneficiary: National City Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/7/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 7/15/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003105518 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $60,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $11,166.09

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0152 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 8:18:00 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.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 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: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 67, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 113C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9872 S Sylvestor Rd, 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, December 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

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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: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO G. ROJAS Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO230065 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0152 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0148 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/21/2023 11:56:00 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: Christopher Gene Wright aka Chris Wright Original Beneficiary: Citizens Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Citizens Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/30/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 8/5/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020071570 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $146,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $140,762.91 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: The following real property in the County of Douglas, and State of Colorado, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 4J, BUILDING #4, THE RANCH AT COTTONWOOD, BUILDING #4 CONDOMINIUM MAP, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2002 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2002096343, IN THE RECORDS OF THE

OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DESCRIBED AND DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JANUARY 31, 1985 IN BOOK 587 AT PAGE 140, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Recording Date of DOT: 12/29/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003181846 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $488,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $374,414.62

Which has the address of: 18088 Becket Drive, Parker, CO 80134

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.

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, December 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: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/22/2023 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 #: CO22172 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0148 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0139 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/3/2023 9:56:00 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: John W Burke and Kathleen A Burke Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-BC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/18/2003

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 44, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10105 Charissglen Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/3/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-20-885106-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0139 First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton

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To Whom It May Concern: On 8/2/2023 4:21:00 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: RICHARD M SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 12/27/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010091954 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $207,765.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $156,223.07 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: 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 144, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 69 Dianna Dr, Littleton, CO 80124-2805 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, November 29, 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: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/3/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. APRIL WINECKI Colorado Registration #: 34861 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-028356 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0138 First Publication: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0136

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/1/2023 8:33:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Michael J. Frasco and Leigh Ann Frasco Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Citibank, N.A., as trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/8/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006020813 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $196,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $181,323.76 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 13, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 243 Saddlewood Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 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: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/1/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-961952-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0136 First Publication: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0150

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 8:12:00 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: Drusilla M. Morrison Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for New Day Financial, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: New Day Financial, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/20/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 11/29/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021131884 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $393,299.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $383,620.77 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 15, BLOCK 3, FOUNDER'S VILLAGE FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 105 North Bedford Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104-8972 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, December 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: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22194 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0150 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0149 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2023 8:59:00

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: Moveability, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company Original Beneficiary: Pinetree Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Pinetree Financial Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 12/22/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022078141 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,000.00 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 pay monthly payments of principal and interest 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 132, Cottonwood Subdivision Filing No. 3, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 8524 Wheatgrass 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, December 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: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/24/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ROBERT GRAHAM Colorado Registration #: 26809 360 S GARFIELD STREET, 6TH FLOOR , DENVER, COLORADO 80209 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 27372.0005 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0149 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0140 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/4/2023 3:00:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded

in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Louis E. Mitchell and Katie A. Mitchell Original Beneficiary: Washington Mutual Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-10, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-10 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/23/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 11/9/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006096795 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $319,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $305,867.53 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 6, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 68A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 9410 Yale Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/4/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21186 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0140 First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0154 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/1/2023 11:53:00 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: TIMOTHY FRANCIS SAVOY

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AND DONNA MECHE SAVOY Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2002-NC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02052403 Book 2339 Page 2256 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $295,950.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $172,924.01 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 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16243 Creekview Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 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: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/5/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-024676 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0154 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0145 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/16/2023 3:24:00 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: Ruth Limited, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary: PB&T Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PB&T Bank Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 2/4/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020008033 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $951,150.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $516,432.66 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 monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Condominium Unit No. C5, The Premises Warehouse Center Highlands Ranch, According to the Condominium Map of the Premises Warehouse Center Highlands Ranch, Recorded on September 4, 2007 under Reception No. 2007070562, and as defined by the Condominium Declaration of the Premises Warehouse Center Highlands Ranch, Recorded on July 10, 2006, as Reception No. 2006058495 and Amendment recorded September 4, 2007 under Reception No. 2007070561 and Second Amendment recorded May 12, 2008 under Reception No. 2008033385, and subject to and including that undivided interest in the Ground Lease recorded on July 10, 2006 as Reception No. 2006058494, as set forth in said declaration, all recorded in the office of the Clerk and recorder, Douglas County, Colorado. Which has the address of: 9337 Commerce City Street, Unit C5, 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, December 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/16/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ROBERT GRAHAM Colorado Registration #: 26809 360 S GARFIELD STREET, 6TH FLOOR , DENVER, COLORADO 80209 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 4109.0077 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2023-0145 First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LONE TREE NOTICE AS TO THE PROPOSED 2024 CITY BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the City of LoneTree City Council for the ensuing year of 2024 (the “proposed City budget”). A copy of the proposed City budget has been filed with the Office of the City Clerk at 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 where the document is open for public inspection during normal hours of operation. This proposed budget is also available for inspectionat:cityoflonetree. com/departments/finance/budget/ A public hearing on the 2024 proposed City budget will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO80124. The 2024 proposed City budget will be considered for final adoption at a regular meeting of the Lone Tree City Council on December 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Any elector of the City of Lone Tree may register any objections at any time, prior to final adoption of the proposed City budget, to the Office of the City Clerk at 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100 or at: CityClerksOffice@cityoflonetree.com Legal Notice No. 946263 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will conduct a VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Please go to the following link to attend this virtual meeting: https://centennialairport.com/ virtual-boardroom The agenda will include a Public Hearing on an application under Centennial Airport’s Development Policy and Application Procedures for Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Land Use (“Development Procedures”) from CREO Capital Partners Development Plan. Information concerning these items may be reviewed at the Airport Authority offices by appointment at 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. To schedule an appointment please call 303-790-0598. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Legal Notice No. 946206 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice LONE TREE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE TREE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Lone Tree will conduct a public hearing on December 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers of the Lone Tree Civic Building, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124. The purpose of the hearing will be to consider approval of an urban renewal plan (“Urban Renewal Plan”) pursuant to the provisions of the Colorado Urban Renewal Law. The approximate boundaries of the urban renewal area covered by the proposed Urban Renewal Plan are: C-470 (north), Yosemite Street (west), Forsstrom/Kimmer/Park Meadows Drive (south), and the United Artists/Tru By Hilton property line (east) (“Urban Renewal Area”). The

Urban Renewal Area is illustrated in an exhibit that is available in the City Clerk’s Office, at 9220 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 and on the City’s website at https://cityoflonetree.com/.

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The purpose of the proposed Lone Tree Entertainment District Urban Renewal Plan is to eliminate and prevent the spread of deteriorating conditions in the subject area while implementing the goals and objectives of the Lone Tree Comprehensive Plan. The principal goals of the Urban Renewal Plan are to facilitate redevelopment in order to eliminate or prevent the spread of blighted or slum areas, address multiple commercial vacancies, attract private investment, and leverage public investment and funding mechanisms to provide necessary public infrastructure to serve the Lone Tree Entertainment District. The scope of the urban renewal plan and project is to provide opportunities for private redevelopment of underutilized properties in the Urban Renewal Area.

ORDINANCE NO. 1.592 A Bill for an Ordinance Stating the Intent of the Town of Parker to Acquire Certain Property Interests for the Purpose of Widening, Constructing, and Improving a Portion of Jordan Road, a Town Roadway, Through the Utilization of the Town's Power of Eminent Domain and Directing the Town's Staff and Town Attorney to Notify All Persons Affected Thereby of the Above-Stated Intent of the Town, and Thereafter to Comply with All Pertinent Provisions of C.R.S. § 38-1-101, et seq., Relating to Good Faith Negotiations

Copies of the Urban Renewal Plan are available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, at 9220 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 and on the City’s website at https://cityoflonetree.com/. Questions regarding the public hearing may be directed to: Jeff Holwell – Director of Economic Development and Public Affairs, 720-509-1276, or via email to: jeff.holwell@cityoflonetree.com. Any resident, taxpayer, owner or other interested person may appear at the public hearing and provide testimony or other evidence regarding the proposed Urban Renewal Plan. Legal Notice No. 946272 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its Regular meetings on November 7 and November 21, 2023 at 6 pm at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.12 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code, Adopting by Reference as a Primary Code the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code with Amendments; and Amending Chapter 15.28 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code, Adopting by Reference Miscellaneous Codes Relating to Conveyances and Accessible Buildings and Facilities Subject Matter Summary: The purpose of this Ordinance Amending Chapters 15.12 and 15.28 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code is to Comply with the State of Colorado Ad-opted Electrical Code and Comply with Adopted Conveyance Code of the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety Regulations. The entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 946282 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on November 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., and before the Board of County Commissioners on December 5, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for change in zoning from A1 to SR. The subject property is located in Douglas County approximately 1000 feet east of the intersection of S Pinery Parkway and Democrat Road. For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460. File #/Name: ZR2022-017/9511 Democrat Road

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The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on October 23, 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. 946270 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CASTLE ROCK DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2024 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the Castle Rock Downtown Development Authority shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2024 Budget on November 9, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., which public hearing shall be held at the Town Hall, Council Chambers, 100 N Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. A copy of such proposed budget is available at the Castle Rock Downtown Development Authority Office, located at 18 S. Wilcox Street, Ste. 202, Castle Rock, CO 80104, where the same is open for public inspection. Any interested citizen may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Respectfully Submitted, Kevin Tilson Castle Rock Downtown Development Authority Legal Notice No. 946117 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 5.28.33 A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Section 5.02.180 to Authorize the Administrative Approval of Retail Establishment Permits, and to Repeal Article V of Chapter 5.02 Regarding the Greater Downtown Special Private Art Permit The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on October 23, 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. 946269 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PETITION TO INCLUDE REAL PROPERTY INTO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7 DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 321-401, C.R.S., that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 7 (the “District”) and additionally sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 7 Subdistrict A (the “Subdistrict”) has received a petition for the inclusion of real property into the District and Subdistrict boundaries. The property owner and general location information of the properties proposed to be included is as follows: Owner: Sterling Ranch LLC 8155 Piney River Avenue, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80125 Location: Real property generally located within the West. ½ of Section 31 of Township 6 South, Range 68 West a of the 6th Prime Meridian, in the Sterling Ranch planned development. The Board will hear the petition and consider adopting a resolution including the defined parcels into the District and Subdistrict boundaries at a regular meeting of the Board to be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at The Overlook, 7853 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125. This meeting is open to the public. All persons interested shall appear at the designated time and place and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7 And STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7 SUBDISTRICT A /s/ Gary Debus General Manager, Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board On behalf of: Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 7 Board of Directors And Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 7 Subdistrict A Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 946281 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PETITION TO EXCLUDE REAL PROPERTY FROM THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §321-501, C.R.S., that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 (the “District”) and sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 Subdistrict A (the “Subdistrict”) has received a petition for the exclusion of real property from the District and Subdistrict boundaries. The property owner and general location information of the properties proposed to be excluded is as follows: Owner: Sterling Ranch LLC 8155 Piney River Avenue, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80125 Location: Real property generally located within the West. ½ of Section 31 of Township 6 South, Range 68 West and SW ¼ of Section 30 Township 6 South, Range 68 W of the 6th Prime Meridian, in the Sterling Ranch planned development. The Board will hear the petition and consider a resolution excluding the defined parcels from the District and Subdistrict boundaries at a regular meeting of the Board to be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at The Overlook, 7853 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125. This meeting is open to the public. All persons interested shall appear at the designated time and place and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 And STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 SUBDISTRICT A /s/ Gary Debus

General Manager, Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board On behalf of: Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 Board of Directors And Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 Subdistrict A Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 946280 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF STONE CANON RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Stone Canon Ranch Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 165 S. Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 14, 2023, at 7:15 p.m. This public hearing will be held at the Douglas County Library, Conference Room C, 100 S Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. STONE CANON RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Dave Goltermann, President Legal Notice No. 946250 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

THENCE N89°59'51"W A DISTANCE OF 444.37 FEET; 9.) THENCE N48°54'15"W A DISTANCE OF 163.19 FEET; 10.) THENCE S41°05'45"W A DISTANCE OF 112.51 FEET; 11.) THENCE S48°54'15"E A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; 12.) THENCE N41°05'45"E A DISTANCE OF 82.51 FEET; 13.) THENCE S48°54'15"E A DISTANCE OF 250.94 FEET; 14.) THENCE S89°59'51"E A DISTANCE OF 385.67 FEET; 15.) THENCE S00°53'59"E A DISTANCE OF 40.07 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22; THENCE S89°59'43"W ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 1343.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 38.602 ACRES MORE OR LESS. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, WHICH BEARS N00°13’15”W AND BEING MONUMENTED BY A FOUND 3 ¼” ALUMINUM CAP PLS # ILLEGIBLE IN RANGE BOX AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER AND A FOUND 3 ¼” ALUMINUM CAP PLS # 9133 AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER such property being generally located south of the intersection of Twenty Mile and Dransfeldt Roads in Douglas County, Colorado. In accordance with Section 32-1-401(1), Colorado Revised Statutes, the Board shall consider the petition at a public hearing scheduled to occur on or about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 18100 E. Woodman Drive, Parker, Colorado 80134. The meeting is open to the public. All interested persons shall appear at the time and place stated and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. Legal Notice No. 946259 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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FOR CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION FOR THE INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF TWENTY MILE AND DRANSFELDT ROADS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY WITHIN THE PARKER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Parker Water and Sanitation District (the "Board"), a Title 32 special district providing water and sanitation services, will consider whether to grant a petition filed by the Denver Pope Family Limited Partnership, with an address of 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker, Colorado 80134, seeking the inclusion of the following described area into the boundaries of the Parker Water and Sanitation District: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, STATE OF COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 22 SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00°07'48"W ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 22 A DISTANCE OF 1111.96 FEET; THENCE N89°48'03"E A DISTANCE OF 1090.40 FEET TO A POINT THE SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY OF 20 MILE ROAD AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1668, PAGE 50 AND BOOK 1653, PAGE 1126 AT THE OFFICE THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY; THENCE S77°23'50"E ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 466.68 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT B, FLATACRES MARKETCENTER RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. 2002112467; THENCE ALONG SAID TRACT B THE FOLLOWING FIFTEEN (15) CONSECUTIVE COURSES; 1.) S12°36'10"W A DISTANCE OF 141.39 FEET; 2.) THENCE S77°23'50"E A DISTANCE OF 103.64 FEET; 3.) THENCE S12°35'53"W A DISTANCE OF 190.51 FEET; 4.) THENCE S77°24'07"E A DISTANCE OF 59.58 FEET; 5.) THENCE S00°00'17"E A DISTANCE OF 554.32 FEET; 6.) THENCE N89°59'01"W A DISTANCE OF 188.02 FEET; 7.) THENCE N69°54'00"W A DISTANCE OF 116.48 FEET; 8.)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the PINERY COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 3, 2023 at 11:00 am, for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards including a public hearing on the 2024 proposed budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”). The necessity may also arise for an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81556526955; Meeting ID: 815 5652 6955; Call-In: 720-707-2699 A copy of the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.pinerycommercialmetrodistricts.com or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PINERY COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946242 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Southgate Water District and Southgate Sanitation District (collectively, the Districts). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, at the offices of the Districts, located at 3722 East Orchard Road, Centennial, Colorado 80121. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at th above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Districts, located at 3722 East Orchard Road, Centennial, Colorado 80121. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT AND SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel to the Districts Legal Notice No. 946241 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND HEARING LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget will be submitted to the LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the year of 2023. A copy of such proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at a hearing at the special meeting of the Lincoln Station Metropolitan District to be held at 11:00 A.M., on Monday November 13, 2023 The meeting will be held via video conference at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MDhmZTY4MGYtZjNiYy 00OTVmLThjN2EtNzI4YWQ1ODhiZTQ5%40t hread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22 4aaa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22 %2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e78628f-89cd-4e97af6c-60df84b55ffe%22%7d and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-720-547-5281, Conference ID: 397 078 182#. Any interested elector within Lincoln Station Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2023 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LINOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No. 946261 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 AMENDED BUDGETS AND THE 2024 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that amended 2023 and proposed 2024 budgets have been submitted to Founders Village Metropolitan District & Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 4. A copy of such proposed budgets has been filed at the offices of Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc., 550 West Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, Colorado 80537, where the same is open for public inspection. The Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the proposed budgets of the Districts at a Regular Meeting of the Founders Village Metropolitan

District & Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 4 to be held via Zoom on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6:30 pm and in person at the Ridge House (4501 Enderud Blvd, Castle Rock Colorado, 80104). Any interested elector of the Founders Village Metropolitan District and Villages at Castle Rock Metropolitan District No. 4 may inspect the proposed budgets at the offices of Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc., 550 West Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the budgets. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: FOUNDERS VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT & VILLAGES AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.4 By: /s/ Jordan Wood, District Administrator Legal Notice No. 940000 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET The Boards of Directors (the “Board”) of the REATA RIDGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-2 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM, to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83325154494?p wd=A0UPkB1oQkFzuIbhFxyRiVUiO7X3aq.1 Meeting ID: 833 2515 4494 Passcode: 692839 Call In Numbers: 1(719) 359-4580 or 1(720) 707-2699 The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112 Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://reataridgevillagemetro.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: REATA RIDGE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-2, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946287 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET UPPER CHERRY CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget was submitted to the Board of Directors of the Upper Cherry Creek Water Association on September 26, 2023 for the ensuring year of 2024; that copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the business office of the Association at 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, Colorado, 80112 where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Association to be held via Zoom Meeting, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The public can access the Zoom Meeting by going to www.zoom. us, use Meeting ID 826 9967 1136 and Passcode 584328. Any elector within the Association may,

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at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. Dated: November 2, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UPPER CHERRY CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION /s/ Becca Haines, Association Administrative Staff Legal Notice No. 946276 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF WEST DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of West Douglas County Fire Protection District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at Station 4, 4037 Platte Avenue, Sedalia, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at Station 4, 4037 Platte Avenue, Sedalia, Colorado on December 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. At such public hearing the Board of Directors of the District may certify a property tax levy of approximately 6.210 mills for operations, which may exceed the property tax limits set forth in Sections 29-1-306(2) and (3), C.R.S., and which property tax limitation would only be in effect if Proposition HH passes at the November 7, 2023 election. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. WEST DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By:/s/ Whitney Vincent, Treasurer Legal Notice No. 946256 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET ROCK CANYON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Rock Canyon Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:15 a.m. via video and telephone conference. The meeting will be open to the public. You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

/s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. 946267 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET CHATFIELD SOUTH WATER DISTRICT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Chatfield South Water District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Special District Solutions, Inc., 2370 Antelope Ridge Trail, Parker, CO 80138, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday – November 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, CO 80125 and virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5988306396 , Meeting ID: 598 830 6396, or via telephone at 720-707-2699, then dial 598 830 6396. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget or the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2024 budget and the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. CHATFIELD SOUTH WATER DISTRICT Kurt C. Schlegel, District Manager Legal Notice No. 946275 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CASTLE PINES COMMERICAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 3 for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered and final action taken at the special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No. 3 on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom Meeting. The meeting can be accessed by going to zoom.us and using meeting ID 837 0113 5785, passcode 568211 or calling (646) 931-3860. Any taxpayer or interested elector within the Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No. 3 may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his objections thereto. CASTLE PINES COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT No. 3 By:By: /s/Shawn Batterberry President, Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 946283 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

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NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Jackson 105 Fire Protection District for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 435 North Perry Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. The Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the proposed 2024 budget of the District at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 435 North Perry Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado on Tuesday, November 14,

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget or the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2024 budget and the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. ROCK CANYON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

2023, at 6:30 p.m. At such public hearing the Board of Directors of the District may certify a property tax levy of approximately 12.11 mills for operations, which may exceed the property tax limits set forth in Sections 29-1-306(2) and (3), C.R.S., and which property tax limitation would only be in effect if Proposition HH passes at the November 7, 2023 election. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. JACKSON 105 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By:Thomas Smith, Chair Legal Notice No.946237 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF REATA NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Reata North Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District’s accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., at 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 2:30 p.m. on November 15, 2023 via Zoom teleconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87499372525; Webinar ID: 874 9937 2525. At such public hearing the Board of Directors of the District may certify a property tax levy of approximately 0.600 mills for operations, which may exceed the property tax limits set forth in Sections 29-1-306(2) and (3), C.R.S., and which property tax limitation would only be in effect if Proposition HH passes at the November 7, 2023 election. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. REATA NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Donald Langley, Secretary Legal Notice No. 946278 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Miller’s Landing Business Improvement District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 2:30 p.m. on November 21, 2023 via telephone and videoconference. Information regarding public participation is available, if needed, by contacting Robin A. Navant, Paralegal, by email at rnavant@spencerfane.com. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. MILLER’S LANDING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/ Mitch Black, President Legal Notice No. 946245 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

THE OVERLOOK AT KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE CONCERNING 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend The Overlook at Kings Point South Metropolitan District 2023 Budget and that a proposed 2024 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of The Overlook at Kings Point South Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget and proposed 2024 Budget have been filed at the District's offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of the Resolutions Amending the 2023 Budget and Adopting the 2024 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom and can be joined through the directions below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5469119353?pwd =SmtlcHJETFhCQUZEcVBBOGZVU3Fqdz09 Meeting ID: 546 911 9353 Passcode: 912873 Dial In: 1-253-215-8782 Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2023 Budget and adopt the 2024 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. THE OVERLOOK AT KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By /s/ David Solin, District Manager Legal Notice No. 946264 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ______________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2023 AMENDED BUDGET OF LINCOLN MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given to all interested parties (1) that a proposed 2024 budget and a proposed 2023 amended budget have been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lincoln Meadows Metropolitan District (the “District”); (2) that copies of such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget, have been filed in the office of the District at 9068 Forsstrom Drive, #C-1, Lone Tree, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection and (3) that approval of a Resolution to Adopt Budget, Appropriate Funds and Set Mill Levy for 2024 and approval of a Resolution to Amend the 2023 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board to be held to be held via telephone conference: 1-800853-9595; access code: 303497, on November 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. At such public hearing the Board may certify a property tax levy of approximately 3.500 mills for operations, which may exceed the property tax limits set forth in Sections 29-1-306(2) and (3), C.R.S., and which property tax limitation would only be in effect if Proposition HH passes at the November 7, 2023 election. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution to Adopt Budget for 2024 and approval of the Resolution to Amend the 2023 Budget, inspect the budgets and file or register any objections thereto. LINCOLN MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Edmund Leo, Secretary Legal Notice No. 946240 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF DOUGLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Authority at the Douglas County Justice Center, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held in the Support Services Conference Room, DCSO, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Any member of the public may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and any registered elector of the Authority may file or register any objections thereto. DOUGLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY By: /s/ Deni Shinn, Secretary Legal Notice No. 946243 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the CIELO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82593710933?p wd=I3ardB2BADg2OFiKIw7uq0yb9nQvib.1 Call-in Number: 720-707-2699; Meeting ID: 825 9371 0933; Passcode: 255223 The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://cielometrodistrict.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CIELO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946271 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the CHEROKEE RIDGE ESTATES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, Novele Community Management, Inc., 5750 DTC Parkway, Suite 101 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Cherokee Ridge Estates Metropolitan District to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. If necessary, an amended 2023 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the regular meeting of the Board. The meeting will

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be held at 5660 Aspen Leaf Drive, Littleton, CO 80125. Any interested elector of the Cherokee Ridge Estates Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CHEROKEE RIDGE ESTATES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. 946232 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Foxhill Metropolitan District No. 2 ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at 6120 Bridle Path Lane Parker, CO 80134. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the proposed 2024 budget is available for public inspection at the offices of Centennial Consulting Group, 2619 Canton Court, Ste. A, Fort Collins, CO. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget, file or register any objections thereto. FOXHILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By: /s/ Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 946201 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Stone Canon Ranch Metropolitan District’s 2023 Budget; that a copy of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget has been filed at 165 S. Union Boulevard, Suite 785, Lakewood, Colorado or from the District’s Accountant at amanda.gildea@ coloradocpacompany.com, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of a Resolution to Amend the 2023 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 14, 2023, at 7:15 p.m. This public hearing will be held at the Douglas County Library, Conference Room C, 100 S Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution to Amend the 2023 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. STONE CANON RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Dave Goltermann, President Legal Notice No. 946254 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET, IF NEEDED, BY DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT d/b/a PINERY WATER AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Denver Southeast Suburban Water and Sanitation District, d/b/a Pinery Water and Wastewater District (the “District”), for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget is available for inspection by the public in the office of the District located at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134.

Such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing during the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held be held at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections thereto at any time prior to final adoption of the budget by the Board. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, if needed, a proposed amendment to the 2023 budget will be made available for inspection by the public at the District Office, and that adoption of any proposed amendment to the 2023 budget will be considered at a public hearing during the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at 5242 Old Schoolhouse Road, Parker, Colorado 80134, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6:00 p. m. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections thereto at any time prior to final adoption of the budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public. DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, D/B/A PINERY WATER AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ Walter E. Partridge, Chairman Legal Notice No. 946277 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDED 2023 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity may arise to amend the 2023 Budget, if necessary, and that a proposed Amended 2024 Budget, has been prepared. In accordance with State law, a proposed 2024 Budget has been prepared. The proposed Amended 2023 Budget and the proposed 2024 Budget have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Roxborough Village Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget and 2024 Budget have been filed at the District's offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same are open for public inspection; and that adoption of a Resolution approving the Amended 2023 Budget and adoption of a Resolution approving the 2024 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held via Zoom Meeting and can be joined through the directions below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643?pw d=V3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1VMWTJFZjFHdz09 Call in Number: 1 (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643 Passcode: 987572 Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to approve the proposed Amended 2023 Budget and the proposed 2024 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By /s/ Peggy Ripko District Manager/Secretary Legal Notice No. 946266 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Chambers Highpoint Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (collectively, the "District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on December 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 833 435 1820 and enter meeting ID: 160 352 2475 and

passcode: 617337. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://www.chambershighpointmd.com/ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons and Wheeler P.C. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. CHAMBERS HIGHPOINT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 By: /s/ Jeffrey Robinson, President Legal Notice No. 946265 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET OF FRANKTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given to all interested parties that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the District for the ensuing year of 2024; that a copy of the proposed 2024 Budget has been filed at the offices of the District at 1959 North Highway 83, Franktown, Colorado 80116, where the same is open for public inspection; and that proposed 2024 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 1959 North Highway 83, Franktown, Colorado, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolution for the 2024 Budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. FRANKTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By /s/ Kevin F. Collins, Chair Legal Notice No. 946260 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the special meeting of the Lincoln Station Metropolitan District to be held at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, November 13, 2023. The meeting will be held via video conference at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MDhmZTY4MGYtZjNiYy 00OTVmLThjN2EtNzI4YWQ1ODhiZTQ5%40t hread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2 24aaa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22 %2c%22Oid%22%3a%227e78628f-89cd-4e97af6c-60df84b55ffe%22%7d and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-720-547-5281, Conference ID: 397 078 182#. Any interested elector within the Lincoln Station Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LINCOLN STATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No. 946262 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Bella Mesa Metropolitan District to be held at 8:00 A.M., on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting will be held via video conference at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83613737345?p wd=cStyUkdzM3dPRGxNbHJWOGxwQTcz QT09, and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-346-248-7799, Meeting ID: 836 1373 7345, Passcode: 290602. Any interested elector within the Bella Mesa Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BELLA MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No. 946253 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PETITION TO INCLUDE REAL PROPERTY INTO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

Bids and Settlements PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 9th day of November, 2023, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Alpine Civil Construction, Inc., for the completion of Rowley Downs Trail (CIP 22-037-CI), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Alpine Civil Construction, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 9th day of November, 2023, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works. Legal Notice NO. 946178 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Second Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County New Press Public Notice Notice of Final Payment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 321-401, C.R.S., that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 (the “District”) and sitting as the ex officio Board of Directors of Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 Subdistrict A (the “Subdistrict”) has received a petition for the inclusion of real property into the District and Subdistrict boundaries. The property owner and general location information of the properties proposed to be included is as follows:

Notice is hereby given that the Southgate Water District (“District”), Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado, will make final payment at its office at 3722 E. Orchard Road, Centennial, Colorado on November 14, 2023 to Brannan Construction Company for all work done by said Contractor in construction work performed within the District on the following project:

Owner: Sterling Ranch LLC 8155 Piney River Avenue, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80125

Project Name: 2023 Waterline Replacement

Location: Real property generally located within the West. ½ of Section 31 of Township 6 South, Range 68 West and SW ¼ of Section 30 Township 6 South, Range 68 W of the 6th Prime Meridian, in the Sterling Ranch planned development. The Board will hear the petition and consider adopting a resolution including the defined parcels into the District and Subdistrict boundaries at a regular meeting of the Board to be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at The Overlook, 7853 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125. This meeting is open to the public. All persons interested shall appear at the designated time and place and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 And STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 SUBDISTRICT A /s/ Gary Debus General Manager, Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board On behalf of: Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 Board of Directors And Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 Subdistrict A Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 946279 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Project Contractor: Brannan Construction Company

Project Location: Arapahoe County, Colorado Work Area 1 is located within the City of Centennial, generally in the Walnut Hills Subdivision generally along S Uinta St, E Costilla Blvd, and S Quince St. Work Area 2 is located within the City of Greenwood Village, along E Orchard Rd on the east and west sides of Interstate 25. Any persons, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that furnished labor, materials, equipment rentals, sustenance or other supplies used or consumed by any contractor, in or about the performance of said work are hereby notified to file any claim on account of furnishing any of said items to the District, to the attention of David Irish, District Manager, at the above address on or before 4:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023. Failure on the part of such claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such deadline, will release the District, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT Legal Notice No. 946257 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CONSOLIDATED BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that the Consolidated Bell Mountain Ranch Metropolitan District (“District”) of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado,

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will make final payment at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. to A-1 ChipSeal Company (“Contractor”), for all work done by the Contractor for a construction project performed within the District and commonly known as the 2023 Chip Seal Paving Project. Any person, co-partnership, 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 its subcontractors, 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, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of claim setting forth the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District, whose address is c/o Sandy Brandenburger, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSOLIDATED BELL MOUNTAIN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ Russell Grant Russell Grant, President Legal Notice No. 946239 First Publication: November 2, 2023. Last Publication: November 9, 2023. Published in: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 10 October 2023 Project Title: Prestwick Water Rehab Contractor: RME Ltd, LLC d/b/a Elite Surface Infrastructure 115 Inverness Dr. East, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 7, 2023, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Matthew Hayes, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before November 6, 2023. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E. Project Manager Legal Notice No. 946171 First Publication. October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that at the close of business (4:00 p.m.) on the 20th day of November, 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 Well L Site Improvements 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. 946247 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Published in: The Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Highlands Ranch High School RTU-8 Replacement Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on November 13, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with JCOR Mechanical for the Highlands Ranch High School RTU-8 Replacement project. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by JCOR Mechanical, 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 November 13, 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: October 23, 2023 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Ronnae Brockman Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No. 946252 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meridian Metropolitan District will make final payment at their offices located at 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112, on or after November 14, 2023 to Hudick Excavating Inc. (dba HEI Civil) (Contractor) for all work done by said contractor on the WISE Vault & Golf Course Pipeline Project, all of said construction being within or

near the boundaries of Douglas County, Colorado. Any person co-partnership association of persons company or corporation that has furnished labor materials provisions or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to Meridian Metropolitan District 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the Meridian Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors, officer’s agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meridian Metropolitan District. /s/ Ken Lykens, General Manager Legal Notice No. 946197 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023. Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Gail R. Gudder, attorney Registration #17820, MOELLER GRAF ATTORNEYS AT LAW 385 INVERNESS PKWY SUITE 200 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, 7202792568 Dated 10/19/2023, Castle Rock, CO Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 946097 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Published In: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court Douglas County, CO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner:Maria Mellady (maria.mellady@yahoo.com) and Respondent: Jorge Ernesto Zorrilla Gavidia CASE NUMBER:2023DR30689

Summons and Sheriff Sale

SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

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

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV30191, Division/Courtroom # DIV 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23001764 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE MEADOWS NEIGHBORHOOD COMPANY, Plaintiff: v. JUILIA FRIEMAN et al., Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 2, BLOCK 5, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 11. PARCEL 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as 4666 Heartwood Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 (the "Property");

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 (JDF1103) 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.

also known as: 4666 HEARTWOOD WY CASTLE ROCK, CO 80109 (the “Property”)

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.

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 8, 2023, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

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.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

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 CoPetitioner, 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.

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day December the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $15,303.67 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is

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 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. Legal Notice No. 946077 First Publication: October 5, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice 1) 2004 LEXUS RX330 VIN JTJHA31U740058371 2) 2008 KIA SPORTAGE VIN KNDJE723087537752 3) 1998 TOYOTA T100 VIN JT4UN24DXW0052000 4) 1997 FORD RANGER VIN 1FTCR10A0VPB12894 5) 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA VIN JF1GPAA62D2820745 6) 2013 GMC SIERRA VIN 3GTP2WE2XDG125126 7) 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VIN 1J8HR58N46C172795 8) 2008 FORD ESCAPE VIN 1FMCU94128KA68370 REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139 Legal Notice No. 946286 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2000 HONDA CIVIC VIN JHMEJ6673YS009557 2) 1979 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN KE30540928 Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456 Legal Notice No. 946284 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2019 Hyundai Trailer White Vin# 3H3V532CXKR475807 2) 2010 Great Dane Refer Trailer White Vin# 1GRAA062XAW702518 Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623, Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419 Legal Notice No. 946274 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lois Jean Friesen, aka Lois J. Friesen, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30423 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. James A. Friesen, Personal Representative of the Estate Lois Jean Friesen 8537 Flying B Way, Apt. #2008 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Legal Notice No. 946236 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eric Gaston Prusiewicz, a/k/a Eric G. Prusiewicz,

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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 February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Noemi Prusiewicz, Personal Representative 1246 Briarhollow way Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Legal Notice No. 946205 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy D. Henderson, also known as Nancy Aline Davis Henderson, and Nancy Henderson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30441 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 March 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. The Bank of Commerce, c/o Timothy Sopalski, V.P. Person Giving Notice 375 Yellowstone Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83403 Legal Notice No. 946273 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Louise Bisgard, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR 179 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 February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Karla D'Ann Abell, Person Giving Notice 7302 Fairway Lane Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 946192 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon Kay Huntington, a/k/a Sharon K. Huntington, Deceased Case No. 2023PR30384

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court on or before March 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Marco D. Chayet Jennifer R. Oviatt Personal Representative 18th Judicial District Public Administrator’s Office P.O. Box 460749, Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8520 Legal Notice No. 946285 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Estate of Richard J. Mathis, Sr. a/k/a Richard Mathis, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30410 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Steven A. Mathis, Personal Representative c/o Carl H. Hutchins, Attorney 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 946235 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM PAUL MARTIN, a/k/a WILLIAM P. MARTIN, a/k/a WILLIAM MARTIN, a/k/a BILL MARTIN, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30393

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kevin W. Smith, Deceased Case Number: 23PR95

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 February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Julianne Hoefs Martin, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 946222 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ellen M. Armstrong, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030421 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Wil Armstrong, Personal Representative 5555 DTC Parkway, Suite 370 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 946251 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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 February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Melissa Smith, Personal Representative 5266 Gould Circle Castle Rock, Colorado 0109 Legal Notice No. 946179 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry Schumacher, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30439 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 February 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Larry Schumacher, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 946173 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christine Emily Tobey, aka Christine E. Tobey, aka Christine Tobey, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30369

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 March 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ. On behalf of Laurie Raeburn, Personal Representative 6855 South Havana Street, Suite #370 Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 734-7131 Legal Notice No. 946244 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Samuel Patin, a/k/a Charles S. Patin, a/k/a Charles Patin, a/k/a Charlie Patin, a/k/a Chuck Patin, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30445 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, located at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before March 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Hellen Patin Swanson, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 946268 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dean Edward Chairenza, also known as Dean E. Chairenza, also known as Dean Chairenza, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30428 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Carly J. Chairenza, Personal Representative 4178 S Crystal Court, Apt 1423 Aurora, CO 80014 Legal Notice No. 946233 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOLORES ELLEN CHERNO, also known as DOLORES E. CHERNO, also known as DOLORES CHERNO, Deceased Case Number, 2023PR30419 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 March 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Steven P. Cherno, Personal Representative 27 Arabis Court Ladera Ranch, California 92694 Legal Notice No. 946246 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 16, 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 Gabriel Louise Garcia be changed to Gabriela Louise Brown Case No.: 23 C 661 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 946258 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 9, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of McKinley Autumn Pacey- Karpunin be changed to McKinley Autumn Pacey Case No.: 23 CV 84 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 946178 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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