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WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2024

VOLUME 122 | ISSUE 9

Douglas County’s steps to lower property taxes

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As homeowners around the Denver metro area face steep hikes in their property tax bills, officials in Douglas County are working to give back some of the money they expect to collect. “We are saying: ‘We are not asking you to give us a windfall,’” Commissioner Lora Thomas told Colorado Community Media. Local taxes are in the spotlight after homeowners around the Denver area saw their home values jumped by shocking amounts. In Douglas County, residential properties faced increases

between 30% and 60%. With values surging, property taxes across the metro area are expected to do the same. Douglas County’s commissioners, all Republicans, have been looking for ways to ease the burden on taxpayers. They have decided to refund some of what they collect, sending homeowners $190 back on average. A homeowner’s property tax bill in Douglas County can be several thousand dollars. So, the county’s relief on its own may not make a huge dent for some homeowners. But the county’s leaders felt that the government’s budget didn’t need the

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boost. “We have tightened our belt as tight as we can without reducing services to the residents, and keeping them safe,” Thomas said. Douglas County’s tax action comes after a flurry of initiatives, from Proposition HH, which voters killed, to a plan from lawmakers to revive some elements of HH in a special session at the state Capitol last year, to other decisions that affected the tax landscape – and a lawsuit in the mix to add another potential challenge. Here’s a look at how it all adds up for homeowners.

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How the tax spike changed

Some homeowners may wonderwhy their property values jumped so high. It’s because properties get revalued every two years in Colorado — and because the data lags behind. The property valuation that homeowners received from county assessors around early May is based on data as of June 2022, near the recent peak in the real-estate market. Property taxes partly fund county governments, but they also fund school districts, fire and library districts, and many other local entities. Homeowners can blame the realestate market, but what they ultimately owe in taxes depends on state policy too. In Douglas County, the median increase in residential property values compared to the prior year was about 47%, said Toby Damisch, who heads Douglas’ property valuation office. Another piece of the property tax equation, along with a home’s value and the local government tax rate, is a number called the “assessment rate.” Colorado lawmakers come into the picture with state Senate Bill 22238, a law that effectively adjusted

January 25, 2024Jan home values and reduced the assessment rate, Damisch said. That knocked the estimated tax increase for a typical Douglas County home down to around 42% compared to what homeowners paid last year. State officials enacted further tax relief with state Senate Bill 23B-001, passed in November during the special session at the state Capitol. That bill increases the home value adjustment and further reduced the assessment rate, adding up to another roughly 5% reduction in estimated tax increase for the typical Douglas County home, Damisch said. Then comes Douglas County’s local action. The tax refund should mean a 4% average property tax reduction for homeowners. “All of these things combined will reduce the estimated tax on that typical property from a 47% increase to a 30-35% increase,” Damisch said. Amid all the changes, Proposition HH — the controversial effort from Colorado Democrats to offer property tax relief on the November ballot while affecting the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights policy, or TABOR — met a sound defeat from voters. Douglas County’s action is a cut to its “mill levy,” the official term for a property tax rate. What’s left to understand are the remaining “mill levies” from fire districts, library districts and other entities, Damisch said.

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“We have received those levies from each of the respective responsible boards and are beginning to process them. Final estimated tax for property owners will be known and published online around Jan. 24,” Damisch said. “Tax bills are expected to be mailed a week later, by Feb. 1.” How tax relief compares

Homeowners write their tax payment check to Douglas County, but the county government only keeps about 15% of the average homeowner’s property tax bill, according to the county. The rest of the money goes to the school district, firefighting districts, libraries and other local government entities. You can see a breakdown of how much of your taxes go to each local entity by typing in your address in the “property search” bar at douglas.co.us/assessor. The refund to taxpayers — approved as part of the county’s budget at the Jan. 9 commissioners meeting and formally confirmed at a Jan. 17 meeting — amounts to the county giving back $38 million in property tax revenue. How does that number compare to the county’s overall spending? For context, Douglas County’s expenditures in its 2023 budget totaled $580 million, according to the budget document. In technical terms, the county’s refund this year is a county tax rate reduction of 3.679 “mills,” or about 19% of the county mill levy. The county commissioners in recent years also acted to give property tax discounts. The county leaders did that through what’s called a “temporary mill levy credit.” The county has authorized such credits in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, effectively lowering county revenue by $30 million. This year’s refund, at $38 million, is larger than those five credits combined, county officials said. County sues state over relief

Homeowners who have followed the news about property tax policy may remember that the Douglas commissioners took another action for tax relief several months ago. They voted in September to cut the increase in residential property values by around 4 percentage points across the board. The move was expected to provide an average

of $223 in estimated property tax relief for owners of single-family homes, townhomes or condominiums. On why the cut wasn’t larger, Damisch, the assessor, said at the time: “There’s a really important statute in Colorado law which says when an assessor performs a (revaluation), they must be within 5% of market value.” Generally, because the newly calculated property values in Douglas County started out essentially on the nose, a 4% change around the county was as large as Damisch felt he could propose while staying within the 5% boundary. But a unanimous action by the five-person State Board of Equalization — which includes three Democrats and two Republicans, according to one member — rejected Douglas’ action. State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Democrat who also sits on the equalization board, said the question about Douglas County’s action was: “Is this fair and just across the state?” The board decided it wasn’t, he said. “Imagine you live on County Line Road,” Hansen said. On the north side, in Arapahoe County, people would end up effectively paying a higher tax rate than those to the south in Douglas County — even though they may live in the same firefighting district. Now, the county has sued the state board, calling its decision “administrative overreach.” “After a hearing where the (state board) spent the majority of their time discussing topics outside of their jurisdiction, the SBOE arbitrarily overturned the (county) decision,” the complaint in the lawsuit says. On how long the process to appeal the state’s decision will take, Douglas County Attorney Jeff Garcia has said the county is “probably looking at a resolution in several months.” Even if the county wins its lawsuit, the outcome won’t affect the 2024 tax bills that are being sent out around early February, a county spokesperson said. Asked whether a win in the lawsuit would mean the 4% home value adjustment would get refunded to homeowners in 2025, spokesperson Wendy Holmes said: “That could be an outcome, but it is far too soon to speculate. Ultimately that would be up to judge or jury.”

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January 25, 2024

NAR Releases Profile of Denver Metro Area Buyers and Sellers

Last week I reported on the real estate market in metro Denver. This week, I’m providing information from a National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey of buyers and sellers that was released in December. NAR did a national survey but provided data from the 169 Denver area respondents who had purchased a home in the 12-month period from July 2022 through June 2023. The buyers were identified from public records of transactions, not from MLS data. Those buyers who had also sold a home constituted the database for the survey of sellers. The survey was limited to buyers of primary residences, not investment properties. Here’s my editing of the report released for Denver via the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

Characteristics of Home Buyers • In Denver, the median age of recent home buyers was 43 years old, compared to 49 nationally. The largest share of home buyers in Denver this year were in the 25 to 34 years age group (27 percent) and the 35 to 44 years age group (25 percent). This graph shows both the Denver and national breakdowns:

• 82 percent of buyers were White/ Caucasian, 9 percent were Hispanic/ Latino, 2 percent were Black/African American, 8 percent were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 3 percent identified as other.

Financing the Home Purchase • For 42 percent of buyers, the source of the downpayment was their savings, and 35% of buyers cited using the proceeds from the sale of a primary residence for their downpayment. 10% used gifts from friends or relatives. • The median percent financed for first-time buyers was 91 percent compared to 75 percent for repeat buyers. • Buyers continue to see purchasing a home as a good financial investment. 82 percent reported they view a home purchase as a good investment.

home was the desire to move closer to friends and family (17 percent), the prior neighborhood had become less desirable (9 percent), or they moved due to retirement (8 percent). • Sellers typically lived in their home for 10 years before selling.

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man for our clients.) Beyond the above advice, I tell my sellers to be strategic about major issues which they know need to be done. If these are likely to become inspection issues, don’t fix them prior to listing your home if they’re not the kind of eyesore which would deter a buyer from making an offer. For example, I had a listing with damage to the concrete driveway. The seller was thinking he should repair it before putting the home on the market. We knew it would be an inspection issue, but by leaving it undone we could use it as a bargaining chip. Sure enough, we got under contract and the inspection demands included repairing the driveway. Since it was the most expensive item on a long list of repairs, we said we’d repair that but nothing else, and the buyer accepted it.

Characteristics of Homes Purchased Home Selling and Real Estate Professionals • 16 percent of buyers pur• Nationally, 85% of sellers reported chased a new home, and 84 perthat their agent provided a broad range cent of buyers purchased a preof services and management of most viously-owned home. aspects of the home sale. In Denver, 80 • Detached single-family homes percent said that their agent provided a continued to be the most common home type for recent buyers at 79 Home Sellers and Their Selling Expe- broad range of services. • 67 percent said that they would defpercent, followed by townhouses at 11 rience • For Denver sellers, the most com- initely or probably (19 percent) recompercent. 7% purchased units in multifamily buildings, including half-duplex- monly cited reason for selling their mend their agent for future services. es, etc. • 68% of all buyers purchased in a Consider These Tasks to Make Your Home Market Ready First, only make improvements that (It’s true that red doors sell homes…) suburb/subdivision, 20% purchased in Do have someone with “fresh eyes” an urban area/center city, and 11 percent eliminate a defect or an issue which might turn off a prospective buyer. I call walk through your house and identify in a rural area or small town. • When it came to sustainability fea- these “eyesores,” things that stand out like other turn-offs. (Our free staging consulttures, windows, doors and siding were a sore thumb, and not things that are simp- ant performs that function.) Do not replace undamaged countertops “very important” to 34% of Denver buy- ly “dated” or out of style. Here are some examples: or bathroom fixtures just because they are ers. Coming in second was energyDo refinish hardwood floors that are “dated” — even those pastel colored bathefficient lighting at 28%, heating and seriously and obviously in need of refin- tubs and sinks. (I tell buyers “You can’t cooling costs at 27%, with solar panels ishing. buy those anymore!”) The exception being “very important” to only 9% of Do replace carpeting that is seriously would be the toilets. A white chair height buyers. (Nationally, solar panels were old, such as 1970s shag carpeting, or car- low-flow toilet can be replaced for a couonly very important to peting that is seriously worn or stained. ple hundred dollars and installed by any 6% of buyers.) (Again, think “eyesore.”) handyman. (We have a $25/hour handy-

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January 25, 2024Jan

Fewer students enrolled in Colorado schools again this year BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

The number of students in Colorado schools continues to drop and is now lower than it was after the large decrease in enrollment at the start of the pandemic. In October 2023, 881,464 students were enrolled in public schools, down 1,800, or 0.2%, from October 2022, according to official enrollment counts released by the Colorado Department of Education in January. Before the pandemic, enrollment numbers in Colorado had been increasing every year since the 1980s. But in fall of 2020, after months of mostly remote learning, enrollment sank by about 30,000 students from the previous year. In fall of 2021, enrollment went up slightly, but has

been falling again since. State Demographer Elizabeth Garner told the State Board of Education that the decline in enrollment is due partly to decreasing birth rates, but also to a slowdown in migration and mobility. “We are forecasting that total school-age population to decline basically through 2028-2029, then start to increase, but not get back to levels that we saw in 2019 until about 2035,” Garner said. She said the trend is statewide. “Forty-three of the 64 counties had an absolute decline in the under-18 population over the last decade,” Garner said. “It doesn’t matter where you were — Eastern Plains, San Luis Valley, West Slope, Denver metro.” In a statement, Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Cór-

dova noted concern about the drop in enrollment among the youngest students. “We know that pre-kindergarten and kindergarten are where students build critical foundations for life-long academic success including language development, early literacy, and social skills,” she said. Still, she said, “we are encouraged by the state’s commitment to early learning through the Colorado Universal Preschool Program.” The universal preschool program provides free preschool to all Colorado 4-year-olds and some 3-yearolds. This year, about 50,000 students are enrolled in various types of public and private preschools across the state. Public school districts’ pre-K programs have 32,060 students, slightly fewer than a year earlier.

First grade and kindergarten saw some of the largest decreases in enrollment this year. First grade enrollment declined by 3.91%, or 2,478 students, compared with the first grader group of 2022. Kindergarten had 1,068 fewer students, a 1.79% drop. Eighth grade and ninth grade also had large enrollment declines. Only five grade levels saw an increase in students compared with last year. The largest increase was among second graders, up by 5%, or more than 3,000 students. Other segments that grew included those who are home-schooled, and those who are enrolled in online programs. Enrollment in charter schools decreased by 1.8% to 135,223. SEE ENROLLMENT, P5

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The number of students identified as experiencing homelessness statewide went up by 1,570 compared with last year. Last school year only one district in Colorado, Adams 12, had more than 1,000 students identified as needing services related to homelessness. This year, there were four such districts — Aurora, Adams 12, Jeffco, and Poudre. By percentage, the tiny district of Sheridan continues to have the highest proportion of its students experiencing homelessness in the metro area, but the number has dropped over the years. This school year, 149 Sheridan students, or 14.1%, are experiencing homelessness, down from 205, or 18.2%, last year. Broken down by race, white students had the largest decreases in enrollment, while Hispanic or Latino students had the largest increases. Schools counted 312,687 Hispanic or Latino students in October 2023, up from 308,739 the year before. By percentage, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students had the largest enrollment jump: 9.18%

more than last year. These students make up a tiny proportion of all Colorado students. Among the state’s largest districts, just a handful recorded more students than last year. They include Aurora Public Schools, which had a slight increase, and Denver Public Schools, which gained 371 students. Denver has attributed the increase to an influx of migrant students, many from Venezuela. Among the metro-area districts, School District 27J in Brighton had the largest growth in enrollment. It gained more students than Denver, Aurora, or any of the large districts. Meanwhile, Sheridan, Westminster, and Adams 14 had the largest decreases in the metro area. The state’s data reflect official student counts in October, and those are the counts typically used to determine funding levels. But the state’s release acknowledged that several districts have seen a large number of students who are new to the country arriving throughout the school year. “CDE is committed to working with districts and school teams to ensure they are supported in serving these multilingual learners,” the department’s statement notes. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools.

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January 25, 2024Jan

Son held on murder accusation in dad’s death reports of gunshots and Sean Gipson had history multiple found the deceased victim and his injured son, who had been shot of alleged threats, had multiple times, in the living room been placed on probation ofThtheoseresidence. details and others are BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A man has been arrested in the killing of his father in a Highlands Ranch home and is facing a murder charge. Court documents say that police noted multiple stab wounds to the victim in the Jan. 7 incident, who sometimes carried a gun out of fear of his son. Sean Gipson, 33, is being held in connection with the killing of his father, 73-year-old Billy Gipson, who died in his residence on Elmhurst Drive. Police received

contained in an arrest affidavit obtained by Colorado Community Media. Sean Gipson was conscious when deputies arrived at the home and was transported to AdventHealth Littleton for treatment. The deputies located a semiautomatic handgun and a folding pocket knife at the home. As of press time, county jail records show Gipson is in custody on $2 million bond, with the charge listed as first-degree murder after deliberation. SEE ACCUSATION, P8

Douglas County investigators at a Highlands Ranch home that was the scene of a killing on Jan. 7. Sean Gipson, 33, is being held in the county’s jail on a murder charge in the COURTESY DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE death of his father.

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January 25, 2024

Castle Rock says no to T-Mobile tower

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Opponents said location was too close to homes BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock Town Council denied an application to build a cell tower in Bison Park that faced overwhelming opposition from neighbors. At the council’s Jan. 16 meeting, several homeowners spoke against a plan from T-Mobile to construct a cell tower less than 100 feet from homes. In addition to public commenters, the council received 106 pages of comments submitted virtually. T-Mobile requested approval of a land lease and special use agreement

for a 450-square-foot structure up to 35 feet tall including a cell tower, a bathroom facility and equipment storage on Clear Sky Way in Bison Park. The tower would improve cellular service in the area and emergency service access. The neighbors who spoke in opposition to the tower raised concerns about the impact to property values, the view obstruction and the effect on neighborhood character. “It’s not a structure, it’s a monstrosity that would shatter the majestic views our community prides itself on,” a speaker said. “This isn’t about one building — it’s about preserving the character and beauty of our neighborhood.” Multiple speakers cited the planning commission’s recommendation to

deny the application when urging the council to oppose the project. One homeowner on Clear Sky Way, who lives 86 feet from the tower’s proposed location, said the plan for the tower was poorly thought-out and would have tangible negative impacts. “Truly it feels like T-Mobile is trying to place this tower in my front yard,” she said. A representative of T-Mobile told the council that the restricted skylines and lack of commercial zoning in the area made it tricky to find a location for the tower. “This was not a one-sided decision of where to locate it,” he said. “We originally worked with the town to figure out where the zoning code would allow it.” The council unanimously rejected the application.

Douglas County graduates 90% of students Douglas County School District saw a 90.8% graduation rate in the 2022-23 school year, one of the highest rates in the Front Range. Data from the Colorado Department of Education shows the district is also doing significantly better than the state average of 83.1%. The district’s class of 2023 received almost $118 million in scholarships and saved an estimated $4.5 million in high-

er education costs through concurrent enrollment, according to the district. Douglas County’s graduation rate ranks above Cherry Creek School District, JeffCo Schools and Denver Public Schools. The district still has graduation gaps between student groups, particularly students with economic challenges and students of color. White students graduated at a rate

of 93%, while Hispanic and Latino students’rate was 81% and Black students 83%. Economically disadvantaged students graduated at a rate of 72%. Unhoused students had a rate of 56% and foster students a rate of 50%. English learners graduated at a rate of 75% and students with disabilities at a rate of 81%. The overall graduation rate has climbed since 2010, when it was 83%.

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January 25, 2024Jan

Douglas County to step in and make roadway expansion in Parker BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

High traffic roadways, including Dransfeldt as well as Hilltop near Legend High School, will see updates in the coming years. Parker Town Council has approved a plan to subdivide and transfer a right-of-way portion for Hilltop Road, which is currently two lanes, to Douglas County. The county has been talking about widening Hilltop Road for about 10 years, said Chris Hudson, deputy director of engineering. The county approached town staff in 2022 with plans to widen the road to four lanes east of the Hilltop Road and Legend High School intersection through to the Village Road and Crest View intersection. The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners review of the intergovernmental agreement is scheduled for Jan. 23. It is set to establish that the county will be re-

ACCUSATION FROM PAGE 6

The arrest affidavit for the case says Gipson’s mother told detectives that her son had been diag-

sponsible for roadway maintenance and will have governmental authority over nearly a mile of road. “[It] includes snow plowing, signage, pavement markings, pavement maintenance,” said Hudson. Hudson added that the county will fund the project and start construction in 2025. “Anytime that we can find a way to make it better for our citizens and also not cost them more money, I’m all about [it],” said Councilmember Brandi Wilks. The Parker Town Council has also approved a $21 million contract with SEMA Construction Inc. for the Dransfeldt Road Extension project. Hudson said the town has been contemplating this project for well over a decade and that it is an important component to Parker’s long term roadway transportation plan. The project consists of the extension of Dransfeldt Road south through the Flat Acres development from south of the Twenty Mile Road

intersection, crossing Cherry Creek with a new bridge and connecting to Motsenbocker Road at the proposed Salisbury North Park property. Additionally, it will include reconstruction and realignment of Motsenbocker Road between Todd Drive and Longland Parkway (the Salisbury Heights subdivision) and will include storm drainage improvements to the KOA Tributary and new connections to the Cherry Creek Trail. Funding for the project is included as part of the already-approved 2023 Capital Improvement Fund, however, additional funding is required. “There is a budget shortfall with this project,” said Hudson. The 2023 budget for this project was based on a process estimate from about two years ago, according to documents provided to the town. Since then, there has been “significant construction inflation.” “This level of inflation is some-

thing that I have never seen,” said Hudson. “These are unprecedented times that we have experienced in the last two years.” Funding for this project includes: - $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds - $8 million from Douglas County per an intergovernmental agreement made in the summer of 2023 - A supplemental budget request will be required at about $4.5 million, transferred from the general fund and is anticipated to occur in the spring. The document also states that the town will assume the longterm maintenance of the roadway and bridge, “which will require additional annual funding in future years for maintenance supplies and operation costs.” “This road is a very important connection that has been dreamed about and worked on for a number of years and it needs to get done,” said Councilmember John Diak.

nosed with schizophrenia in 2018 and was off his medication. The morning of the shooting, Gipson’s mother said she and her husband had a conversation with Sean about their desire that he take his prescribed medication, the affidavit says. She told law enforce-

ment that during the conversation, Gipson closed the window drapes in the living room and approached his father. She left the residence and then heard multiple gunshots, she told police. According to the affidavit, she stated that her husband occasionally armed himself with a handgun at home, “due to his fear of Sean,” as Gipson had allegedly made threats toward family members. Gipson had made threats in the past, according to court records. In 2022, he was convicted in both state and federal courts for making telephone threats in 2019 against the Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health agency, where Gipson was a past client. Court documents from 2019 state that Gipson left threatening voice-

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The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been anything but smooth. Technology issues have frustrated families since the federal government’s Dec. 31 soft launch of the FAFSA, which is usually available in October. The Better FAFSA, as the new form is known, has been redesigned to include fewer questions. The federal government intends it to be faster for students to fill out, leading to higher completion rates. But there have been technical difficulties. “The form is simpler,” said MorraLee Keller, senior director of strategic programming at the National College Attainment Network, a nonprofit focused on increasing college access and attainment, especially among students of color and those from lowincome backgrounds. “I think the user experience of getting into the form is maybe the tougher hurdle.” Issues have included the new application only being available for limited hours. Families and students have gotten stuck waiting for screens to load and have reported difficulty submitting the form. It’s left families anxious after months of waiting for the form, because the FAFSA is a crucial part of the college-going pro-

Should families wait to fill out the form?

This depends on who you ask. While the U.S. Department of Education has said families have plenty of time, Keller said families should do it as soon as possible. About half of all families who fill out the FAFSA typically do so from October to December, and the delay means less time with counselors who can help with the logistics. Although colleges won’t get students’ FAFSA information until February, many students need the FAFSA for other scholarships and free financial aid opportunities. “You need to attempt to get your FAFSA completed as quickly as possible,” Keller said. Families should ready their documents

Despite the rocky start, the federal government announced over one million students have filled out the form since its launch. Families and students who plan to fill out the form should be ready. Families should gather student and parent Social Security or A-numbers and financial documents such as bank and savings accounts or investment information. Need help? Check with a counselor

Many schools will begin holding FAFSA nights in the coming weeks. If you’re in the Denver area, Natasha

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When it comes time for our own reboot

ow many times over the past few years have we found ourselves calling customer service or support because WINNING we were having an issue with a WORDS phone, device, or laptop? How many times have we had to get in touch with our help desk at our company to try and help us troubleshoot a Michael Norton problem? And it doesn’t matter if we find ourselves interacting with a chat bot that guides us through the potential fix or if we are lucky enough to speak with a live person, the first question they ask is this, “Did you try turning your device off and then on again?” Or “Have you tried to reboot your system?” For most of us my guess is that the answer is yes, we have tried restarting our phone or computer. But then the agent trying to assist says, “Well let’s just try it one more time while I have you on the phone.” Frustrated, we do as instructed, and after a few minutes of the phone or device rebooting, the problem still exists. Luckily, sooner or later our technology is back up and running and we are happily back in business. Again, for most of us this has become common sense. If we are experiencing troubles, just simply reboot, stop and restart the technology as the first step in self-serving the problem. Now here’s another question, why don’t we know enough to take the same action when something is going on with us personally? When upset, frustrated, angry, disappointed, or just plain tired, why don’t we simply reboot ourselves? Hit the stop button for a little bit and then restart.

It doesn’t always work with technology, and it won’t always work with us as humans. But what if we started there? Giving ourselves a break from the action and the crazy and hectic pace of the race. Taking a pause, giving ourselves and others a period of grace, or maybe just choosing to walk away for a few minutes to see if we can gain a little clarity. With technology sometimes the machine gets overheated, or has too many functions, applications, or windows running at the same time. Or maybe the device has been corrupted in some way by being hacked. Well, sometimes as people we get overheated, we are doing too many things at once, or maybe we let someone else’s opinion corrupt our beliefs about ourselves, they have figured out how to hack into our psyche. As much as it frustrates me when someone asks me if I have tried rebooting my device before I made the call, I also recognize that sometimes it is the simplest things that we miss or overlook. So, if we find ourselves running hard, multi-tasking more than we ever have, upset at a situation or other people, or just flat out exhausted, give yourself permission to reboot your system, shutting it down for a little bit before restarting. Although some of us workaholics refuse to take vacations or personal days off, there are plenty of good and healthy reasons that we should. We can all benefit from recharging our batteries, taking a rest, and taking time for self-care, rebooting if you will. Believe it or not, our emails will all still be there when we get back, the projects we left behind will be waiting for us upon our return, and the world as we know it will not have blown up. SEE NORTON, P13

Prismajic casts a spell at Colorado Mills

etting lost in a work of art is an experience that has been happening to people for centuries, and artists are always looking for new ways to get the public invested COMING in their work. ATTRACTIONS The creatives behind Prismajic have taken this urge and supersized it in its new location in Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax, Suite 359, in Lakewood. “Prismajic is an immersive adventure that marries art and cutting-edge technology Clarke Reader to transport visitors to the enchanting and surreal forest inhabited by Shiki, a mystical yeti and leader of the Spirits of the Forest,” wrote Lisa Fox, marketing manager, in an email interview. Co-founded by Eric Jaenike and Jennifer Mosquera, the organization has been around since 2013, but the Lakewood location is its first permanent home. According to provided information, Prismajic started building immersive experiences for corporate clients in 2013 under the name Artistry Events & Design. Even while doing that work, the aim was to open true mesmerizing experiences that could be enjoyed by everyone. They got closer to that goal with the

2019 opening of Natura Obscura, their first immersive experience, and afterward, Shiki Dreams came into existence. It began as a small pop-up and was named the 4th Best Immersive Experience in the country by USA Today in 2021. Since opening at Colorado Mills, the experience has been upgraded and reimagined to be even more unforgettable for visitors — more than 35 artists worked on the project. “Prismajic was recruited by the 40 West Arts District and City of Lakewood to be an anchor for the Colfax Creative Corridor. We loved the concept and wanted to be part of it,” Fox wrote. “The location provides us not only with proximity to the 40 West Arts District but also offers convenient access to metro Denver, Boulder, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs and the mountain communities.” Getting lost in a world isn’t just something Prismajic is interested in offering in exhibit form — there’s also The Night Owls, which is a bit like a cocktail bar and a bit like one of the group’s installations. Sure, there are curated craft cocktails, mocktails, and light bites, but that’s not all. With a theme of European alleyways, nature and mystical owls, there’s also a stage for music, cocktail classes, poetry readings and other special events. SEE READER, P13

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The aim of Prismajic is to delight its visitors and help them get out of the real world for a while. “People love being part of this adventure of discovery,” Fox wrote. “We’ve dedicated a lot of thought and energy into making the experience both fun and exciting while also relaxing and calming. Ultimately, our goal is to have people walk out feeling better than when they walked in.” All the information you need and tickets can be found at www.prismajic.com. Virtuosic organ music comes to Lakewood

You See It, Now You Don’t,” masquerade-themed murder mystery dinner event. The party will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26. Attendees will be treated to a fourcourse prix-fixe meal featuring menu favorites and as to the mystery portion of the evening, it centers on the Stomach of the Ocean Diamond, which has somehow gone missing. It’s up to the diners and a detective to find the vanished gem before it’s too late. Masquerade masks will be available at check-in. Details and tickets can be found at www.eventbrite.com/e/murdermystery-now-you-see-it-now-youdont-tickets. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Isaiah Rashad: Cilvia Demo 10 Year Anniversary Tour at the Fillmore

You might think you know what you’ll get with organ music, but whatever you’re expecting, it’s not how Cameron Carpenter does it. The world-renowned virtuoso composer and performer is bringing his unique approach to the instrument to the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2. A graduate of New York’s famous Julliard School, Carpenter has spent nearly two decades mesmerizing audiences with his uniquely contemporary style of playing such a traditional instrument. For his Lakewood performance, Carpenter will be drawing from the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Find information and tickets at www.Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.

No musician can know when (or if) their breakthrough moment will happen. For Chattanooga, Tennessee, rapper Isaiah Rashad, his moment came with the release of his debut Top Dog Entertainment project, “Cilvia Demo.” The artist joined labelmates like Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and SZA as a talent to watch, and in the ensuing years he’s absolutely lived up to the EP’s potential. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the release, Rashad will be stopping by the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St. in Denver, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. This is an opportunity to hear one of rap’s strongest and most slept-on voices. I recommend you take it. Get tickets at www.livenation.com.

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

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Have you tried turning off your system for a few minutes and then turning it back on? If so, did you come back refreshed? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can learn to reboot when we need to, we will see that everything seems a little brighter and that will lead us to a better than good life.

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But our patience levels will have been restored, our outlook will have improved, and maybe, everyone around us seems better than they were before we left. Whether it’s walking away in the moment to take a pause when things seem out of sorts, catching our breath for a moment, or finally taking a day or two or a week or more off, there is always tremendous value in rebooting our own system when necessary.

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

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dedicated service. In her spare time, she always enjoyed reading a good book and solving crossword puzzles. Judy attended Providence Presbyterian Church in Parker and continued her love for teaching through teaching Sunday School.

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A funeral service for Judy was held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel, Castle Rock. Interment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Diabetes Foundation.

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Volunteers say community orchestras create more connected, well-rounded society BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

n a cold January night in a Wheat Ridge church, a large group of people traveled back in time to the 1800s — not by using new technology, but rather musical instruments. Brows furrowed and fingers fluttered as the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, made up of roughly 70 volunteer musicians, perform a composition from an 1800s opera, “Carmen.” The community orchestra is one of many in the metro Denver region that offer people an opportunity to bring their musical talents and passions to life regardless of their profession, age or background. Despite the time and work it takes to execute exceptional performances, volunteer musicians through-

out the metro region say the effort is worth it, highlighting the value of music for themselves and their communities. Chris Loring, principal violist of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, said the orchestra brings together people who share the same passion that they’ve all had since first picking up their instruments. “And now, here we are. We have this talent that we can share with each other, and that’s really fulfilling just to put it all together and be artistic and have fun,” she said. “It’s a great sense of community.” In the southern metro region of Denver, the Littleton Symphony Orchestra shares a similar goal of upholding community, said Bill Mesa, an assistant principal percussionist in the symphony. “With any community orchestra, they want to be a part of the commu-

nity,” Mesa said. “Not just in it.” Compared to an organization like the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, which dates back to the 1950s, a relatively newer community orchestra in the metro region is the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, founded in 2000. Katie Smith, principal oboe of the Lone Tree symphony, underlined the importance of having an orchestra in any community, whether it be Jefferson County, Littleton or Lone Tree. “Having arts organizations provides a more well-rounded community as a whole,” Smith said. “It creates a more pleasant community to live in when you have more opportunities for the arts.” The start of lifelong musical careers

For both Loring and Smith, their musical careers started at a young age with playing the piano.

Loring, a 42-year-old pet photographer and private music teacher who lives in Jefferson County, said that in sixth grade, she joined the student orchestra. Out of the roughly 25 students there, no one had signed up to play viola, a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin and has a deeper sound. The teacher asked who in the room wanted to play viola, leading to an awkward silence, Loring recalled. “This cute boy next to me grabbed my hand, raised it up in the air, and the rest is history,” she said. “From that point forward, I really fell in love with the instrument.” She went on to the University of Northern Colorado and studied viola performance, and today, she helps teach young musicians. SEE MUSIC, P15

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“I love teaching for a couple of reasons. No. 1, I can have a hand in developing musicians that are going to come behind me,” Loring said. “These orchestras don’t fill up unless we have students that are learning and growing and developing a passion for something that some people might consider dorky or weird — but these kids are really, really excited about it.” Smith, a 50-year-old Highlands Ranch resident who does project work with Cigna Healthcare as her day job, said her mom was a church musician. “She started me on piano at 5 (years old) and then I apparently kept asking … what instrument I should play if I wanted to play in church,” Smith said. “She said, ‘Please play the oboe.’” Playing the oboe, a woodwind instrument, as a young child would have been a tall task, Smith said, so she initially started by playing the flute. By the end of fifth grade, however, she started the oboe. “I took to the oboe like a duck to water,” she said. Smith got her undergraduate degree in music from the University of Denver, she said. Although she had always intended to be a professional musician, when she got into college, she was encouraged to double major “so that I would at least have something to eat,” she said with a laugh. She got a minor in business and realized she did not want to pursue a professional music career, she said. “I think since I don’t do it as my primary profession, I get more enjoyment out of it as an avocation than a vocation,” Smith said. For Mesa, a 57-year-old Centennial resident, his music career started as a young boy playing drums on coffee cans that his mom discarded, he said. He recalled listening to his dad’s vinyl records that featured lots of

percussion, drawing him to the drums. “The clincher is when I first saw ‘Star Wars,’ and the music just blew me away,” Mesa said. “I thought, ‘Wow. Hear all those drums.’” Eventually, he picked up drums through public schooling and performed through college. However, he did not major in music performance. Rather, he found an interest in accounting and is now an accounting professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Highlighting the ability of community orchestras to connect people, he said some of his former students will attend the Littleton Symphony Orchestra’s concerts and come up to him afterward to catch up. “Those are all community factors. There doesn’t have to be anonymity,” he said about local performances. Discovering community orchestras

From seeing an advertisement to getting a phone call about an opening, the process of getting involved in a community orchestra can look different for everyone. Loring said she first learned about the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra when she moved to Golden around 2008, saying she saw an advertisement for it. She had been looking for an orchestra to join and had heard great things about it, she said. “It’s been around for decades, and many of the people who play in this orchestra have been here for decades,” she said. “When I joined, this was known as one of … the premier orchestras in terms of community orchestras for this area.” The orchestra, which musicians have to audition to get into, is made up of roughly 70 people ranging from college-age to post-retirement age, she said. “It’s a really great orchestra full of some insanely talented musicians. We have played repertoire that you hear from the professional symphony,” she said. SEE MUSIC, P16

Left: The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra is made up of roughly 70 volunteer musicians.

Arturo Gonz√°lez, music director and conductor of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, giving directions to musicians on Jan. 8, 2024, at the Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church.

Musician in the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra plays their string instrument during a PHOTOS BY TAYLER SHAW Jan. 8, 2024, rehearsal.

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Smith got involved in the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra around 2006 after hearing about it through a friend. When she started playing with the orchestra, they performed in a church, she recalled. Now, they perform in the Lone Tree Arts Center, which she said is an amazing opportunity that not every community orchestra has. She estimated roughly 60 musicians are in the orchestra, which requires an audition to join. “We provide excellent entertainment for the community and it’s done in a manner where it isn’t haughty,” she said. “It’s presented in a way that people really feel encouraged to go and I think they really enjoy the opportunity and they enjoy the performance.” Smith described making music with others in the symphony as both beautiful and challenging, especially if the musicians have different skill sets. “You have to be patient,” she said. Mesa got connected to the Littleton Symphony Orchestra when he got a phone call from the thenprincipal percussionist asking if he would be interested in filling in because the orchestra needed an extra person. Some time afterward, Mesa auditioned and became a regular member of the symphony about 17 years ago. “It challenged me more. It upped my game and playing because the players in the orchestra are remarkable, high caliber,” he said. “You can get some exceptional performances from the community orchestras in the Denver metro area that you live by, and you’re supporting the community.” The vision of the Littleton Symphony Orchestra, which is made up of about 50 musicians ranging in age from early 20s to upper 70s, is to provide performances that elevate the human spirit, Mesa said. “We pursue that relentlessly, knowing it’s something we’ll never accomplish,” he said. “That’s what drew me into the orchestra.” The value of music and community

Although volunteering in the symphony orchestra requires hours of practice and rehearsal, one of the most rewarding factors is making music with friends, Mesa said.

Violinists in the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra rehearsing on Jan. 8, 2024.

“There’s nothing quite like that type of effort when you have this number of people and when (a) performance pops and it sparks. And you can feel that from the audience because there is some communication between the orchestra and the audience,” he said. “It’s the best. You can’t replace it.” Community orchestras are valuable because they provide a music outlet for residents who may not have the budget to pay the higherpriced tickets to see a professional orchestra, Mesa said. “Just give the orchestra a chance,” he said. “It’s fun, and it’s live music … something we’re, I think, missing nowadays.” Smith said the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra is fortunate because it has had the support of the city since the very beginning. Similar to Mesa, Smith said being a part of any orchestra is a unique, special experience. “I think the most rewarding part of any performance is knowing that you’ve provided not only (an) escape in what you’re doing and what you’re creating — you’re also creating an experience for somebody else,” Smith said. “I think the most important thing for folks to know is that we’re here,” she added. “You don’t necessarily have to go downtown to hear the symphony.” The most challenging part about being in a community orchestra is that the volunteer musicians have

Music stands were placed throughout the Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church as PHOTOS BY TAYLER SHAW the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra rehearsed on Jan. 8, 2024.

busy lives, Loring said. Yet, the time and effort is worth it. “As a musician, the thing that I love about working in a group like this and performing is that this is the only way we get to bring to life some of the art that’s been given to this world,” Loring said. “With classical music, we have composers who wrote these incredible manuscripts, and they wrote these ideas and these concepts and these stories in notes. “And it’s up to us to translate that, and to create a story and to tell that through our music using our talents. And that, to me, is the coolest part,” she added.

Community orchestras are important to the local community for a number of reasons, Loring said. One of them is that the orchestras provide activities for residents to enjoy. Another is the opportunity the orchestra provides to the volunteers, giving musicians a chance to continue to play their instrument when maybe they otherwise would not have. “How many people stop playing because they don’t have those opportunities?” Loring said. “Orchestras, like the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, give that to people. And that’s really, really important for the community.”

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Tips to driving in snowy and icy conditions in Colorado BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ing to call for assistance in dangerous conditions,” McKinley said.

With colder temperatures comes snow blanketing the streets. The roads can be slippery and dangerous for Colorado drivers – new and native to the state. Experts say it’s important to be prepared for the difficult task of driving in the winter. Colorado AAA says following a few tips can help keep drivers safe when traveling in the harsh winter climate. “The first sustained, major weather event is always a useful reminder to Coloradans, regardless of whether you grew up here or if you’re new to town, to brush up on winter driving fundamentals: Slow down, don’t tailgate, and don’t slam on the gas or brakes,” Skyler McKinley, regional director of public affairs, said.

Driving on icy roads

Prepare the vehicle

Colorado AAA encourages drivers to test their batteries and electrical systems, check all fluid levels, including antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid and engine oil and make sure all lights operate properly. Additionally, AAA advises people to inspect their tires, brakes, windshields and windshield wiper fluid. “Remember, too, that four-wheel drive does not mean four-wheel stop. We’ve had to winch out many top-of-the-line trucks and SUVs, many equipped with winter tires, simply because their drivers were going too fast for the conditions,” McKinley said. “Still, as with any

Driving in the snow can be scary if drivers don’t take precautions. Colorado AAA offers a lot of tips to keep all drivers safe in and out of the mountains. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

storm, the majority of our calls were related to dead batteries, flat tires and engine operability, and most of those were from folks who were already safe at home.” Keep an emergency kit

For those unlucky enough to end up stranded, whether by sliding off the road or getting stuck in traffic during a closure, Colorado AAA encourages drivers to keep an emergency kit in their cars. “Keep an emergency kit in your car with tire chains, abrasive material such as sand or kitty litter, small shovel, flashlight with extra batteries, ice scraper, rags or paper towels, flares or other warning devices, booster cables and a first aid kit,” Colorado AAA said. Drivers should bring blankets,

jackets, hats and gloves for themselves and passengers. People should also pack water and snacks, such as energy bars, and bring pet food if they’re traveling with fourlegged friends. “Finally, remember that an ounce of preparation is worth a pound of cure. Your battery likely tried to warn you it wasn’t up to the task of starting your engine in sub-zero temperatures, likely through dimming headlights or sluggish starts in warmer weather,” McKinley said. McKinley said by addressing issues drivers will be more prepared for the conditions and any emergency situations they may accrue. “By addressing all those issues when they first come up, you can help make our roads safer, and significantly reduce your odds of need-

When driving on icy roads, Colorado AAA advises that people slow down and be careful when accelerating, turning or braking, doing all gradually. “Adjust your speed to the road conditions and leave yourself ample room to stop. Allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you,” the company advises. People also shouldn’t tailgate, they need to watch the traffic ahead of them, avoid unnecessarily changing lanes and use extreme caution on bridges and overpasses. “Black ice typically forms first in shaded areas of the roadway and on bridges and overpasses that freeze first and melt last,” McKinley said. “Although the road leading up to a bridge may be fine, the bridge itself could be a sheet of ice.” Crystal Essman, a crime prevention specialist for Englewood Police Department, said it’s important for people to make sure they slow down and increase their distance from other cars. “Increase your following distance enough so that you’ll have plenty of time to stop for vehicles ahead of you,” Essman said. “Don’t crowd a snowplow. Snow plows travel slowly, make wide turns, stop often, overlap lanes and exit the road frequently.” She also encourages people to make sure their children are secure in the proper car seat and that those seats are installed correctly.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0197 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:26:00 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 L. Davalos Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Sovereign Lending Group Incorporated, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/12/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 11/19/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021129594 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $681,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $673,167.90 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 150, CHATFIELD FARMS FILING NO. 1-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10515 Cross Country Ln, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 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: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22528 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0197 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0188 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/31/2023 10:31:00 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 A. PRIEGO AND VERONICA HERNANDEZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/8/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006038373 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $303,160.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $237,567.29 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 7, BLOCK 6, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 4498 Applecrest Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street,

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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: 1/4/2024 Last Publication: 2/1/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

AUGUST 24, 1967, IN BOOK 178 AT PAGE 261, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1818 Haystack Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104-9724

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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.

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-030742

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 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.

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

First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 2023-0188 First Publication: 1/4/2024 Last Publication: 2/1/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 10/31/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0192 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:04:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Erik Taylor, Amberlee Taylor Original Beneficiary: Premier Members CU Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Premier Members Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/19/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 10/28/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021122613 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,162.17 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 installment payments of principal, interest, taxes and/or insurance as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Credit Agreement. 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: PARCEL A: LOT 2, BLACKSHERE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL B: THOSE EASEMENT RIGHTS CREATED BY AN INSTRUMENT RECORDED

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 name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: IMAN TEHRANI Colorado Registration #: 44076 514 KIMBARK STREET: P.O. BOX 298, LONGMONT, COLORADO 80502-0298 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: Taylor *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee Legal Notice No. 2023-0192 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0194 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:24:00 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: DONALD R ERMEL Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/27/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 5/28/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015034703 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $152,280.45

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 33A-C, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-B, 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 1235 Carlyle Park Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-5668 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, March 20, 2024, 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: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-031247 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0194 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0196 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:47:00 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.

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Original Grantor: Ken Turnbull Original Beneficiary: KeyBank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KeyBank National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/31/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 6/10/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022041454 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $379,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $87,000.00 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 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 a portion of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 1 BLOCK 5, BEVERLY HILLS ESTATES FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7651 Carolyn Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 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: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22353 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0196 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0193 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:05:00 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: NADIA E. ALONSO Original Beneficiary: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BELLCO CREDIT UNION

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/17/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 9/23/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021109370 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $76,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $77,379.43 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 290, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10334 Hunterwood Way, 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, March 20, 2024, 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.

$195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $195,252.62

$515,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $514,436.31

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 installment payments of principal, interest, taxes and/or insurance as provided for in the Revolving Credit Deed of Trust and Credit Agreement.

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 177, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 122-G, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 4575 Hunterwood Drive, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 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: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-030797 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0193 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0198 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:26:00 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: Ha Nguyen and Nang Long Original Beneficiary: Credit Union of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Credit Union of Colorado Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 6/13/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022041713 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0198 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0189 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/31/2023 10:31:00 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: MARCOS VIRAMONTES AND MEGAN GOULDING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR M2 LENDING SOLUTIONS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/9/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 11/14/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022072098 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

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 3, BLOCK 1, MAHER RANCH - FILING NO. 1, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7447 Soapstone Way, Castle Rock, CO 80108-3095 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, March 20, 2024, 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: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 1/4/2024 Last Publication: 2/1/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 10/31/2023 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-23-969973-LL

DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-031127

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

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0189 First Publication: 1/4/2024 Last Publication: 2/1/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0195 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:24:00 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: Teresa J Miller Chipps Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 5/31/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019030400 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $306,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $283,541.10 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of

Legal Notice No. 2023-0195 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0200 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 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. Original Grantor: KENNETH NEAL PAULICK AND CONNIE J PAINE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/25/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 7/2/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019039010 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $418,599.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $390,763.48 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are

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hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 9C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12649 Buckhorn Creek St, 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, March 20, 2024, 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: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RYAN BOURGEOIS Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009905324 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0200 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1.596 A Bill for an Ordinance to Release the Slope Easement for Spirit Trail Boulevard Associated with Tracts F and G, Looking Glass Filing No. 1 The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on January 16, 2024. 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. 946713 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO

SHERI DAVIS, CLERK AND RECORDER

In compliance with the provisions of Colorado Revised Statute 1-5-205(1) notice is hereby given that a Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors beginning on February 12, 2024. Voters who do not receive a ballot by February 21, 2024, may request a ballot from the Douglas County Elections Office, located at 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock, CO 80109, or by calling 303-660-7444. Completed ballots may be returned by U.S. MAIL or hand delivered to a Douglas County BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATION or VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTER. If you choose to return a completed ballot by mail, you must affix adequate postage to the OFFICIAL BALLOT RETURN ENVELOPE before mailing. Ballots must be received by the Douglas County Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on March 5, 2024. Postmarks do not count as a received date. 24-HOUR BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS: These locations are available 24 hours a day beginning Monday, February 12, 2024, until 7:00 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Castle Pines Library 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines Crystal Valley Ranch Recreation Center 2160 Fox Haven Drive, Castle Rock Douglas County Elections Office 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock Douglas County Off-Leash Area 1100 Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock Douglas County Office Building 100 Third Street, Castle Rock The Grange 3692 Meadows Boulevard, Castle Rock The Ridge House 4501 Enderud Boulevard, Castle Rock Douglas County Parks and Trails Division 9651 S. Quebec Street, Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch Motor Vehicle 2223 Wildcat Reserve Parkway Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch Sheriff Substation 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch Redstone Park Service Center 3280 Redstone Park Circle Highlands Ranch Larkspur Town Hall 8720 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur Roxborough Marketplace 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton South Suburban Sports Complex 4810 E. County Line Road, Littleton Sterling Ranch Civic Center 8155 Piney River Avenue, Littleton Lone Tree Municipal Building 9220 Kimmer Drive, Lone Tree Lone Tree Motor Vehicle 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, Lone Tree Douglas County Facilities Building 9040 Tammy Lane, Parker EchoPark Stadium 11901 Newlin Gulch Boulevard, Parker Parker Police Department 18600 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker Parker Town Hall 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTER LOCATIONS AND HOURS: Voter Service and Polling Centers offer the following voter services: register to vote, update voter registration, replace a ballot, drop off a voted mail ballot, vote in person, use ADA-accessible voting equipment. These locations are available Monday - Friday, February 26 – March 4, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Election Day, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Douglas County Kirk Hall 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock Northridge Recreation Center 8800 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch Douglas County Parks and Trails Division 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch Parker Library 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker Voters will be MAILED a ballot that contains only those races and/or measures on which the voter is eligible to vote. Please contact the Douglas County Elections Office at 303-660-7444 or visit

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B. The Petition is signed by persons: (i) comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the landowners of the Property and (ii) owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the Property;

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 9.363 A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Town of Parker and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County Regarding Responsibilities for and Maintenance of Hilltop Road The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on January 16, 2024. 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. 946714 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Ridgeview Town Center Annexation Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado will hold a public hearing regarding the RidgeView Town Center annexation on February 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Town of Castle Rock Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. The purpose of the public hearing is to determine if the property described in the following Petition for Annexation complies with Article II, Section 30 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado and meets the applicable requirements of §31-12-104, §31-12-105, and §31-12-108 C.R.S., and is considered eligible for annexation. The Town Council Substantial Compliance Resolution No. 2023-108 and the Petition for Annexation read as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 150 A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY GEORGE MATTIONE IS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE II, SECTION 30(1)(B) OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND SECTION 31-12-107(1), C.R.S.; AND SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING PRESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 31-12-108, C.R.S. TO DETERMINE IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ELIGIBLE FOR ANNEXATION UNDER ARTICLE II, SECTION 30 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND SECTIONS 31-12-104 AND 31-12-105, C.R.S. (RidgeView Town Center Annexation) WHEREAS, George Mattione (the “Petitioner”) has filed a petition (the “Petition”) with the Town of Castle Rock (the “Town”) to annex two parcels of land located at 895 Ridge Road and totaling 10.54295 acres in size (the “Property”), all as more particularly described in the Petition attached as Exhibit A and the map attached as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, the Petition: (i) formally requests that the Property be annexed to the Town; (ii) states that it is signed by the Petitioner as the sole owner of the Property, and (iii) is, in fact, signed by the Petitioner, all as required by Article II, Section 30(1)(b) of the Colorado Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31-12-107(1)(f), C.R.S., the Town Council, without undue delay, is required to determine if the Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements set forth in Article II, Section 30(1)(b) of the Colorado Constitution and Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S.; and WHEREAS, upon such determination, the Town Council is required to set a date, time, and place for a hearing to determine whether the Property is eligible for annexation to the Town in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 31-12104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

C. The Petition substantially complies with the requirements of Section 30(1)(b) of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and Section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S; D. The Petition is accompanied by a map containing the information required by Section 31-12-107(1)(d), C.R.S.; and E. No signature on the Petition is dated more than 180 days prior to the date of filing of the Petition with the Town Clerk. Section 2 Public Hearing. Pursuant to Section 31-12-108, C.R.S., a public hearing is scheduled before the Town Council on February 6, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., at the Castle Rock Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, for the purpose of enabling the Town Council to determine whether: A. The Property is eligible for annexation to the Town in accordance with the requirements of Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S.; B. Whether an election of the landowners and registered electors in the area to be annexed is required under Article II, Section 30(1)(a) of the Colorado Constitution and Section 31-12-107(2), C.R.S.; and C. Whether additional terms and conditions are to be imposed upon the proposed annexation. Section 3. Notice of Hearing. The Town Clerk shall give notice of said hearing in the manner prescribed by Section 31-12-108(2), C.R.S. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective on the date and at the time of its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2023, by the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado on first and final reading by a vote of 6 (six) for and 0 (zero) against. ATTEST: Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK Jason Gray, Mayor

31-12-105 are applicable and the requirements of the statute have been met because of the following: a. The annexation of the Property will not result in the Property being divided into separate parts or parcels under identical ownership. b. No land area within the Property held in identical ownership, whether consisting of one tract or parcel of real estate or two or more contiguous tracts or parcels of real estate comprising 20 acres or more, which together with the buildings and improvements situated thereon, has an assessed value in excess of $200,000 for an ad valorem tax purpose for the year preceding the annexation is included within the Property proposed to be annexed, without the written consent of the landowner or landowners thereof. c. No annexation proceedings have been commenced for annexation of any part of the Property by any other municipality. d. The annexation of the Property will not result in the detachment of any area from any school district or the attachment of same to another school district. e. The annexation of the Property will not have the effect of extending a boundary of the Town more than three miles in any direction from any point of the Town boundary in the past 12 months. f. The entire width of all streets or alleys within the area to be annexed are included in the annexation. g. Annexation by the Town of the Property will not have the effect of, and will not result in, the denial of reasonable access to landowners, owners of an easement, or owners of a franchise adjoining a platted street or alley in the unincorporated area adjacent to the Property. 6) The signer(s) of the Petition comprise(s) one-hundred percent (100%) of the landowners in the area and own one hundred percent (100%) of the Property included in the area proposed to be annexed, exclusive of streets and alleys, and of any land owned by the annexing municipality. The legal description of the land owned by each signer of this petition is shown on Exhibit A. 7) The landowners request that the Town of Castle Rock approve the annexation of the property. 8) This Petition is accompanied by four (4) copies of an annexation boundary map in the form required by C.R.S. 31-12-101(1)(d) and attached Exhibit B.

Approved as to form:

LANDOWNERS: George Mattione 895 N. Ridge Road Castle Rock, CO 80104

Michael J. Hyman, Town Attorney Approved as to Content: Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO RidgeView Town Center The undersigned, being “Landowners” as defined in the C.R.S. § 31-12-103(6), hereby petition the Town of Castle Rock for annexation to the Town of Castle Rock of the following described unincorporated Property located in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, and further state: 1) The legal description of the land which Landowners request to be annexed to the municipality is attached hereto as Exhibit A, hereinafter referred to as the “Property”. 2) It is desirable and necessary that the abovedescribed Property be annexed to the Town of Castle Rock for the following: 3) The requirements of Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution have been met. 4) The following requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12104 exist or have been met: a) Not less than one-sixth (1/6) of the perimeter of the area proposed to be annexed is contiguous with the Town of Castle Rock.

Section 1. Findings. The Town Council finds and determines that:

b) A community of interest exists between the Property proposed to be annexed and Town of Castle Rock. The Property to be annexed is urban or will be urbanized soon; and the Property proposed to be annexed is integrated or is capable of being integrated with the Town of Castle Rock.

A. The Petition requests that the Town annex the

5) None of the limitations provided in C.R.S. §

Legal Description for the RidgeView Town Center Annexation Map A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED PARTLY IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST AND PARTLY IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 7 TO BEAR SOUTH 01°58'20" WEST WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 37°57'05" EAST, 589.47 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF K.M. LUDVIGSEN PROPERTY AND TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 39°08'58" EAST A DISTANCE OF 992.65 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF THE JONES PARCEL (RECEPTION NO. 9507389); THENCE SOUTH 49°50'30" WEST ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE JONES PARCEL A DISTANCE OF 244.14 FEET TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK AS SHOWN ON THE ANNEXATION MAP FILED AT (RECEPTION NO. 361801); THENCE NORTH 51°44'42" WEST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 1472.90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86°59'44" EAST ALONG SAID

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BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 237.11 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE LUDVIGSEN PROPERTY (RECEPTION NO. 99091492); THENCE NORTH 89°39'30" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE (AND THE EASTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF) A DISTANCE OF 479.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Legal Notice No. 946615 First Publication: January 4, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT City of Castle Pines Pavement Rehabilitation Street Improvement Program 2023-PW-002 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to and in accordance with the requirements of Sections 24-91103(1)(b) and 38-26-107(1), C.R.S., that the City of Castle Pines, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment on February 7, 2024, (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Schmidt Construction Company 1101 Topeka Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”), for and on account of all work completed on the Pavement Rehabilitation – Street Improvement Program (the “Project”) under the agreement between the Contractor and the City dated March 31, 2023. The Project was completed on December 7, 2023, within the boundaries of the City, whose business address is 7437 Village Square Drive Suite #200, Castle Pines, Colorado 80108, in Douglas County, Colorado. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of the Project, may at any time prior to the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 7437 Village Square Drive Suite #200, Castle Pines, Colorado 80108 prior to the Final Settlement Date. Verified statements of claim filed with the City Clerk shall include a signed, notarized letter from the claimant describing the claim and invoices supporting the claim. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to the Final Settlement Date shall release the City, its City Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim(s). BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE PINES: By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 946663 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Second Publication: January 25, 2024 Published: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT City of Castle Pines Castle Pines Parkway Reconstruction Yorkshire Drive to Village Square Drive and Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road Intersection Widening 2022-PW-001 and 2022-PW-002 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to and in accordance with the requirements of Sections 24-91103(1)(b) and 38-26-107(1), C.R.S., that the City of Castle Pines, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment on February 9, 2024, (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Villalobos Concrete, Inc. 5472 Lincoln Street Denver, CO 80216 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”), for and on account

of all work completed on the Pavement Rehabilitation – Street Improvement Program (the “Project”) under the agreement between the Contractor and the City dated March 15, 2022.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS as laid out in RFP.

The Project was completed on January 2, 2024, within the boundaries of the City, whose business address is 7437 Village Square Drive Suite #200, Castle Pines, Colorado 80108, in Douglas County, Colorado.

Elizabeth Hubbard, District Administrator

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of the Project, may at any time prior to the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 7437 Village Square Drive Suite #200, Castle Pines, Colorado 80108 prior to the Final Settlement Date. Verified statements of claim filed with the City Clerk shall include a signed, notarized letter from the claimant describing the claim and invoices supporting the claim. 3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to the Final Settlement Date shall release the City, its City Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim(s). BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF CASTLE PINES:

Sincerely, Park Meadows Business Improvement District

Legal Notice No. 946646 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: January 9, 2024 Project Title: EPC OS Well Facility Drilling Contractor: Hydro Resources Rocky Mt 13027 County Road 18, Unit C Ft Lupton, CO 80621 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on February 2, 2024, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Lauren Moore, Water Resources Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before February 1, 2024.

By: Tobi Duffey, MMC, City Clerk

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew J. Benak, P.E. Water Resources Manager

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Legal Notice No. 946673 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

RE: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OUTDOOR ACTIVITY ZONE AND PLAY STRUCTURE Park Meadows Lone Tree, CO 80124

Project: Chambers Dam and Reservoir Remediation Design Phase II Liner Procurement and Installation

All Bidders: The Park Meadows Business Improvement District invites you to submit a Proposal for the above referenced project that includes the construction of a new outdoor activity zone and play structure at Park Meadows. The scope of work has been identified on the proposal form and RFP. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to verify the conditions and specifications of the property as described in the RFP. Potential bidders are advised that demonstrated past performance on work similar in type to that defined in the proposal documents, proposal responsiveness, and financial capability to perform will be among the factors in bidder qualifications and the award of the contract. Proposals for consideration are to include the Proposal Form with price for services and form signed by authorized representative of the bidder. The District reserves the right to reject any bidder as not qualified, reject any and all proposals, waive irregularity in the proposals, or accept responsive and responsible proposals as the best interests of the District may be served, said determination to be made in the sole discretion of the District. Bidders shall have no right to hear or review competing proposals or the documentation or analysis thereof. If there are any questions regarding the project scope, please direct them to the Park Meadows Business Improvement District Administrator Elizabeth Hubbard, at elizabeth@mulhernmre.com. Questions will be received by January 30, 2024. Questions from any bidder with corresponding answers will be issued to all bidders by February 2, 2024. A Pre-proposal Conference will be held on January 23, 2024 at 11:00am local time to review pertinent details related to the submission of a price proposal for the work. The meeting will take place in the Park Meadows Management Office conference room. Each invited bidder is asked to attend. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on February 6th, 2024 at the Park Meadows Management Office. Responsive proposals must comply with the

ACWWA Project No. 20-002 Project Owner: Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA) Project Location: Douglas County, Colorado The Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA) plans to accept the above titled project as substantially completed and ready for Final Settlement by Raven CLI Construction, Inc. on November 4, 2020. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA) may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Raven CLI Construction, Inc., as necessary, to protect the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA) from loss on account of claims filed, and failure of Raven CLI Construction, Inc. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project subcontractors and suppliers of Raven CLI Construction, Inc. are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Kevin McBrien, PE Senior Project Manager ACWWA 13031 East Caley Ave Centennial, CO 80111 As soon as possible, but no later than January 26, 2024. Legal Notice No. 946655 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Final Publication: January 25, 2024 Newspaper: Douglas County News-Press Not consecutive publications Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT LITTLETON, CO Rampart Pump Station Relocation Roxborough Water and Sanitation District (Owner) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/ GC) organizations (Proposers) for the construction of the following Public Project, as defined by C.R.S Section 32-1-1803(7), and for related preconstruction services by the Integrated Delivery

Method for Special District Public Improvements Act, C.R.S. 32-1-1801.: Rampart Pump Station Relocation Owner will receive Statements of Qualifications demonstrating the Proposer’s qualifications and ability to provide CM/GC services and construct the Project by email sent to Kelli Kavinsky at KKavinsky@tstinfrastructure.com until Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM local time. After that time, Owner will no longer accept Statements of Qualifications. See Requests for Qualifications for details on preparing and submitting the Statement of Qualifications. The CM/GC Contract will include the following services and Work: Construction of a new facility that includes two new pumps, all necessary process piping, electrical equipment, and site improvements. The project includes installation of approximately 2,800 linear feet of 12-inch Non-Potable Waterline. Of that total, approximately 500 linear feet would be installed within the Pump Station Site and approximately 2,300 linear feet would be installed in the Right-Of-Way. Additionally, the project includes installation of approximately 2,400 linear feet of 12-inch Potable Water Line, all within the Right-Of-Way. The project also includes preconstruction services such as design workshops and meetings, development of construction cost estimates, scheduling/phasing plans, document/ constructability reviews, site visits and procurement services seeking qualified construction subcontractors for specified Work packages. Owner anticipates that the CM/GC’s Contract Price will be approximately $3,500,000.00. The CM/GC Contract has an expected start date in the second quarter of 2024. Obtaining the Proposal Documents Prospective proposers are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be considered. Project Information and Proposal Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Proposal Documents for the CM/GC Contract must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky at KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Project Documents, the Prospective Proposers will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Project Information and Proposal Documents. The Issuing Office for Proposal Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC 5655 South Yosemite Street, Suite 101 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Prospective Proposers may obtain the Proposal Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. Neither Owner, nor Engineer will be responsible for Proposal Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office indicated above. Information Conference An Information Conference regarding the CM/ GC Contract and CM/GC selection process will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM virtually via Microsoft Teams Link located in the Request for Qualifications. Attendance at the Information Conference is optional. Two-Step Selection Process Selection of the Construction Manager/General Contractor will be made using a two-step process. Step One: Owner will receive Statements of Qualification and evaluate these, along with other information, to develop a list of the most highly qualified Proposers. Selection criteria and scoring included in the Request for Qualifications. The District Board of Directors anticipates meeting February 21, 2024 during which the Board will consider a short list of one or more, but no more than five, qualified firms which the District believes to be the most qualified pursuant C.R.S. Section 32-1-1805(2). Step Two: The short list selections will receive a Request for Proposal and will submit a detailed Proposal for the CM/GC Contract for the Owner’s consideration. The Owner, at its discretion, may elect to conduct Interviews after receiving Proposals. Points previously awarded during step one and step two of the selection process may be adjusted based on information obtained during the Interview. Selection criteria and scoring included in the Request for Qualifications will be used to determine the final rankings of Proposers for award of the CM/GC Contract. The Owner will evaluate these rankings, along with other information, to select the most highly qualified Proposer.

Proposal Documents Details regarding the selection criteria and the selection process are included in the Request for Qualifications. Refer to the Proposal Documents for all further requirements regarding Statements of Qualifications, Proposals, CM/GC selection, and other Proposal submittals, qualifications, and procedures. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Roxborough Water and Sanitation District By:Mike Marcum Title: General Manager Date: January 18, 2024 Legal Notice No. 946687 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 25 January 2024 Project Title: Bell Mountain Ranch Water Connection 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 February 6, 2024, 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 February 5, 2024. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E. Project Manager Legal Notice No. 946704 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that at 3:00 p.m. on February 12, 2024 the RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5, of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment to; CTF Construction, LLC 11084 Leroy Drive Northglenn, CO 80233 for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction for work related to HAVANA STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP., 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim. RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 By:/s/ Denise Denslow, District Manager Legal Notice No. 946695 First Publication: January 25, 2024

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Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 720-437-6200 In re the Marriage of: MATTHEW FILIOS, Petitioner, and KARRIE FILIOS, Co-Petitioner Case No: 2008DR348: Division: 7 ORDER TO ISSUE ALIAS CITATION AND CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE This matter comes before this Court on the Co-Petitioner’s Verified Motion and Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court filed on September 6, 2023. The Court has reviewed the file and considered the Motion and any response filed. Dated: 12/21/23 District Court Magistrate CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE The Court has ordered you to appear before this Court at the place, date and time listed below to show cause, if any, for the failure and refusal to comply with the Orders of the Court entered on June 24, 2008 imposed. and to show cause why sanctions and/or imprisonment should not be You MATTHEW FILIOS are hereby ordered to appear at: Court Location: Douglas County District Court via WebEx (instruction attached) Division or Courtroom: Division 7 Date: February 9, 2024 Time: 8:45 am If you fail to appear in Court at the time, date and place specified, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest without further notice and you may be further sanctioned according to the laws for your failure to appear. Date: 12/21/23

By: Clerk/Deputy Clerk

Douglas - Division 7 Virtual Courtroom Douglas County District Court All court hearings will be on the record. Except for the official court record, recording of any portion of a remote proceeding is strictly prohibited absent a court order granting permission. Any violation of this provision may result in the imposition of sanctions, including contempt of court. To appear from your mobile device, click on the QR Code below--then click on "Join Meeting". To appear from a computer: Click on "Join Meeting" below to access my WebEx Virtual Courtroom Meeting number (access code): 2590 613 3837 Join from a video conferencing system or application Or Click on: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/D18-DOUG-Div7 Join by phone Tap to call in from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-720-650-7664 Access code: 2590 613 3837 then press #, # ( no attendee ID is needed) Legal Notice No. 946669 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 15, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV30522, Division/ Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23002219 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE VILLAGES OF PARKER MASTER ASSOCIATION INC dba CANTERBERRY CROSSING MASTER, Plaintiff: v. JONATHAN D WALKER, Defendant(s)

Regarding: LOT 1 BLOCK 2, THE VILLAGES OF PARKER FILING 4A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO ALSO KNOWN BY STREET AND NUMBER AS 11082 CALLAWAY RD, PARKER 80138; also known as: 11082 CALLAWAY RD PARKER, CO 80138 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on October 27, 2022, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 22nd day February, 2024, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $6,748.63 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 Tyler D. Baker #56551, HALL & EVANS LLC, 1001 SEVENTEENTH ST SUITE 300 DENVER, CO 80202. Dated 12/28/2023, Castle Rock, CO Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 946547 First Publication: December 28, 2023 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Notice to Mortgagees of Residences Within the Pinery Filing 26 Homeowners Association, Inc., The Pinery Filing 27 Homeowners Association, Inc., and The Pinery Filing 28 Homeowners Association, Inc. RE: Original Notice Dated January 17, 2023 The Pinery Filing 26 Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Filing 26”), The Pinery Filing 27 Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Filing 27”), and The Pinery Filing 28 Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Filing 28”) hereby provide notice of the Consolidated, Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for The Pinery Filings Nos. 26/27/28 Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Amended and Restated Declaration”). In addition to mortgagee approval, Owners representing at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the total allocated votes in each of Filing 26, Filing 27, and Filing 28 must also consent to this Amended and Restated Declaration. Consistent with the requirement for mortgagee approval in the original declarations for Filing 26, Filing 27, and Filing 28 and with the procedures set forth in C.R.S. 38-33.3-217(1)(b), Filing 26, Filing 27, and Filing 28 request your approval of the Amended and Restated Declaration. A copy of

the Amended and Restated Declaration was sent to your attention with the original notice and may also be obtained by contacting Zachary Goldberg at the address provided below. Your approval of the Amended and Restated Declaration does not require any action or response and will be considered approved in the absence of a negative response delivered by you within sixty days after the date of the Original Notice. THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION DOES NOT AFFECT THE PRIORITY OR TERMS OF YOUR DEED OF TRUST. You may submit a response or obtain a copy of the Amended and Restated Declaration by writing to Zachary Goldberg, Esq., Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis and Payne, LLP, 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127. Legal Notice No. 946715 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice 1) 1997 FORD F150 VIN 1FTEX08L7VKC23681 2) 2011 GMC YUKON XL VIN 1GKS1HE01BR225415 Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456 Legal Notice No. 946716 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Westside Towing, 1040 Atchinson Ct Castle Rock, 80109 has the following for sale: 1) 2017 Nissan Rogue VIn. HP525972 2) 2005 Merc-Benz Class Vin. 5F634622 3) 2023 Merc-Benz EQE Vin. PF034345 Legal Notice No. 946702 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 1980 CADILLAC DEVILLE VIN 6B696A9220243 2) 2008 MERCEDES BENZ 350 VIN 4JGBB86E68A335477 3) 2012 SUBARU FORESTER VIN JF2SJGPC6EH415462 4) 2006 FORD F150 VIN 1FTPW14596FA37742 5) 2005 SATURN VUE VIN 5GZCZ63435S818126 6) 2010 BMW 328I VIN WBAWV5C56AP08202 REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139 Legal Notice No. 946717 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephen Morris Burns, a/k/a Stephen M. Burns, a/k/a Stephen Burns, a/k/a Steve Burns, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030562 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 May

25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Brian Michael Burns Personal Representative c/o Mollie B. Hawes, Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 946698 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joseph Luben Montano; a/k/a Joseph L. Montano; a/k/a Joseph Montano; a/k/a Joe Montano, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30497 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 May 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Myka M. Landry, Attorney at Law for Judith L. Montano, Personal Representative PO Box 2276 Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No. 946661 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lisa Marie Johnson, AKA Lisa M. Johnson, AKA Lisa Johnson, Deceased Case No. 2024PR30004 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 May 25, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael James Spivey, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30543 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 May 18, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred Debra Mayes Spivey Personal Representative 11092 Independence Circle E Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 946665 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael B. Dixon, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30548 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 May 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Krista Beauchamp, #47615 Attorney for Personal Representative Deborah E. McQueen Law Office of Alexandra White, P.C. 12625 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80111 (303) 500-1221 Legal Notice No. 946633 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MELVIN CHERNO, also known as MEL CHERNO, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030551

Zachry R. Johnson, Personal Representative c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC 650 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500 Legal Notice No. 946705 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brennan Douglas Martin, aka Brennan D. Martin, and Brennan Martin, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30529 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 May 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Karola Wigness, Personal Representative 95 Mabel Way, South Hero, VT 05486 Legal Notice No. 946635 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Connie J. Halldorson, a/k/a Connie Jean Halldorson, a/k/a Connie Halldorson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30465 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 May11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Tanya L. Hyden, Personal Representative 10362 Hyacinth Street Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Legal Notice No. 946630 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024

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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 May 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Steven P. Cherno, Personal Representative 27 Arabis Court Ladera Ranch, California 92694 Legal Notice No. 946653 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Benjamin Jacobson, a/k/a Mark B. Jacobson, and Mark Jacobson, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30546 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 May 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Keifer Jacobson, Personal Representative c/o Poskus & Klein, P.C. 303 East 17th Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No. 946686 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEPHEN CLARK THOMAS, aka STEPHEN C. THOMAS, aka STEPHEN THOMAS, aka STEVE THOMAS, aka STEVE C. THOMAS, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30524 All persons having claims against the above

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named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Rissa Thomas, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, PC 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 946700 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sally Chopin, Deceased Case Number: 23PR233 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 May 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Lisa Schmitz, Personal Representative 16918 Molina Place Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No. 946674 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dennis Mansfield, a/k/a Dennis K. Mansfield, a/k/a Dennis Keith Mansfield, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30448 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 May 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Christopher Mansfield Personal Representative 77 Prairie Ridge Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No. 946642 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephen Nicholas Barris, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30531 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Cheryl Grace Quinn

Personal Representative 13792 West Warren Drive Lakewood, Colorado, 80228 Legal Notice No. 946688 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Stanley Quintana II, aka Robert S. Quintana II, Deceased Case Number: 23PR237 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 May 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Robert S. Quintana I Personal Representative 2521 Craycroft Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Legal Notice No. 946699 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald J. Giovannetti, aka Don Giovannetti, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30563 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 May 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Kenneth Martin Giovannetti, aka Kenneth M. Giovannetti, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 946703 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Glen Owen Stocking III, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30539 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 May 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Aimee Brown, Personal Representative 5902 Desoto Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Legal Notice No. 946643 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Siddhesh Ramachandra Prabhu be changed to Siddhesh Ram Case No.: 23C746 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946644 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 13, 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 KIMBERLY SUE CASH be changed to KIMBERLY ILISE CASH Case No.: 2023C770 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946697 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 21, 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 Porshea Kaitlyn Bocim be changed to Porshea Kaitlyn Christopherson Case No.: 23C798 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946634 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Case No: 2023C034656

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: Judge Brian Fields

Public notice is given on December 21, 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 Eric Leslie Hawken be changed to Eric L Hawken Case No.: 23C809

Legal Notice No. 946668 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946637 First Publication: January 11, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, CO 80109

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 3, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Christian Edgardo Torres be changed to Christian Gean Case No.: 23CV111 By: Judge Benjamin Figa Legal Notice No. 946660 First Publication: January 18, 2024 Last Publication: February 1, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Petitioner: LYNDA MARIE PELTIER and Co-Petitioner: FLOYD GEORGE PELTIER, JR. FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER SMITH BALICKI FINN LARAWAY, LLC Kathlyn A. Laraway, #42480 7336 S. Yosemite Street, Suite 210 Centennial, CO 80112 Phone: 720-420-3610 E-mail: klaraway@sbfl-law.com Case Number: 2023 JA 30017 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S. To the Respondent, Jeffrey Boatright:

Public notice is given on January 2, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Aryia LaiLynn Laxson be changed to Aryia LaiLynn Jacobson Case No.: 23 C 827 By: JW, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 946696 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: February 8, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 8 , 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of MINH NGOC NGUYEN be changed to TOM JOSEPH WEIS

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you. Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00. Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child. Date: 1/12/24 Kathlyn A. Laraway, #42480 Counsel for Petitioner Legal Notice No. 946701 First Publication: January 25, 2024 Last Publication: January 25, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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