Douglas County News Press December 12, 2024

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Castle Rock officials vote to declare their support for Trump’s deportation plans

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Each of the trees is decorated based on local history and various book themes such as “Harry Potter,” “Bluey,” “Charlie Brown” and more.

Castle Rock is seeking to declare itself an ally to President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy by directing its police department to participate in future federal efforts on deportation.

The Castle Rock Town Council unanimously approved a motion by Councilmember Max Brooks on Dec. 3 to declare support for future immigration policies and efforts to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally.

An actual declaration will be brought to the council at a future meeting.

Brooks said his motion was prompted by recent comments from Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who said the city’s police department and residents would fight federal deportation efforts, and compared such proposed deportation efforts to what happened at Tiananmen Square in Beijing in 1989.

Brooks, who’s headed to the statehouse to represent House District 45, admonished Johnston and called the comments “insurrectionist rhetoric.”

“You stab law enforcement in the back and then expect them to stand behind your insurrectionist movement,” Brooks said, referencing recent cuts to the Denver Police Department’s budget. “And then further, to mention that you would be willing to put 50,000 of your residents at risk and be on the county line to fight against the federal effort to remove those who are here illegally? Shame on you.”

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Take a tour through the Forest of Stories Douglas County Libraries’ indoor attraction will remain in place for visitors through Jan. 4

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If you’re like Buddy the Elf from the 2003 holiday film “Elf” and are enamored with the twinkly lights and grand ornaments on Christmas trees, you can now take your own magical journey, thanks to the Douglas County Libraries’ Forest of Stories.

With numerous holiday attractions and events taking place outdoors across the county at this time of the year, the Douglas County Libraries is bringing its attraction in-

side. Forest of Stories is part of the library’s Booked for the Holidays event offerings and provides tree-peeping and kid-friendly entertainment opportunities.

“This is my favorite event of the year,” said Elaine McCain, chair of the Douglas County Libraries Foundation. “It’s accessible to all throughout the holidays, rather than just happening on one day or evening.”

Forest of Stories features more than 170 trees on display across seven library locations. Each tree is deco-

rated with an elaborate book theme that offers various reading suggestions. From favorite children’s tales to classic literature to mysteries, there is a tree for everyone to enjoy and find details. Just a few examples are Harry Potter, Bluey and even Dolly Parton.

“More trees than ever are on display this year,” said McCain. “Whatever your favorite theme is, you are sure to find it in our forest.”

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LIBRARY LOCATIONS FOR FOREST OF STORIES • Castle Pines: 360 Village Square Lane • Castle Rock: 110 S. Wilcox St. • Highlands Ranch: 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.

• Lone Tree: 10055 Library Way • Louviers: 7885 Louviers Blvd.

• Parker: 20105 East Mainstreet • Roxborough: 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd. #200 The library operating hours for each location can be found on the Douglas County Libraries website at dcl.org/locations/.

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Sterling Ranch uses surprisingly little water Douglas County subdivision residences use about 30% less water than most urban homes

BY JERD SMITH THE COLORADO SUN

Douglas County is adding new homes like crazy. Some of its communities plan to double in size in the next 30 years, but these new homes use shockingly little water, blowing up traditional water planning rules and raising questions about how much water Colorado communities need to grow.

Sterling Ranch, for instance, has more than 10 years of data showing that the master-planned community of 3,400 residences just off U.S. 85 uses just 0.18 acrefoot of water for each single family home, about 30% less than most urban homes, where 0.25 to 0.50 acre-foot per home is the norm. An acre-foot equals 326,000 gallons.

The community conserves by requiring water-wise lawns, using super-efficient showers and toilets, and installing separate meters for indoor and outdoor use. It also uses recycled water for its parks.

In response, Douglas County has allowed Sterling Ranch to adopt much lower water standards for the thousands more new homes it plans to build. The community will hold 12,500 homes when it is fully built.

Since 2013, Douglas County commissioners have twice allowed the community to dedicate less water to new homes, agreeing to a reduced standard of 0.40 acre-feet, from 0.75 in 2013 and to 0.24 in 2021. Sterling Ranch and its water district, Dominion Water and Sanitation, are asking the county for the authority to set the standards in the future as it sees fit, without county review, something that incorporated municipalities, such as Parker and Castle Rock do now.

Lindsay Rogers, a municipal water conservation analyst with Western Resource Advocates, said the lowering of water demand standards is welcome news.

“The new standard is a good approach,” she said, and very different from traditional planning efforts in Colorado, where cities routinely ask for much more water than is actually needed, placing higher demands on rivers and underground supplies and raising the cost of water service, a major contributor to higher home prices.

“We want to see counties, cities, and water providers setting a water dedication that is as closely aligned as possible with the water use on site,” she said.

“Sterling Ranch is a great example who has done this well, and has proven savings, and should be rewarded for its efforts,” she said.

More and more homes

Like other arid Western states being blistered by drought, warming temperatures, and lower stream flows, Colorado’s water future is not assured. The Colorado Water Plan predicts that the state could need up to 740,000 acre-feet of new water supplies by 2050 under the most dire planning scenarios, where the climate warms intensely and growth surges.

Cities are looking to add tens of thousands of homes to put roofs over the heads of new residents. Some estimates indicate as many as 325,000 new homes will be needed.

The Sterling Ranch community of new homes in Douglas County on Nov. 21.

New homes in the Sterling Ranch community in Douglas County on Nov. 21.

But if new homes can operate with 30% less water than they once did, would that lessen future shortages and provide the state some breathing room? Possibly.

But it’s not likely to do much, according to Kat Weismiller, acting head of the water supply planning section at the Colorado Water Conservation Board, because the scale of development is small.

“We look at a range of drivers, including social values, around water conservation and development to understand

future water demands. While the new development at Sterling Ranch is innovative and sets an important example for how we can develop new communities in a water-efficient way, at this time, the scale of this type of development is fairly limited and it would be unlikely to meaningfully shift the way we forecast water needs at the state level or entirely close the gap,” she said.

Ultra-water efficient homes

The trend toward ultra-water efficient

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homes appears to be on an upward trajectory.

Another large Douglas County development under consideration, the Pine Canyon Ranch on Castle Rock’s border, asked for and has been given preliminary approval by the Douglas County Planning Commission to build 800 new homes and 1,000 townhomes and apartments with just 0.27 acre-feet of water per home.

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Media Coverage of Denver’s Real Estate Market Can Be Confusing or Even Misleading

About this time each month, the media updates readers and viewers on Denver’s real estate market, based on the “market trends” report released by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), based on data from REcolorado, our local MLS. The headline last Friday in the Denver Post was, “Metro Denver home sales tumble in November, taking prices down with them.”

When I worked for daily newspapers, the reporters did not write their own headlines. That was left to the copy desk, which I also worked on for awhile. So, remember to read the whole article and not just the headline!

However, headlines are what most people rely on, leading to a “conventional wisdom” about any given topic.

There are two problems with that headline. First, you need to know that the statistical report for “metro Denver” is based on statistics for an area that is more rural than urban or metropolitan, as I explain

below. Second, the statistics are based on month-to-month movement, which is not seasonally adjusted like other statistics.

So, look at the two charts I printed at right to correct for those two flaws in the coverage.

Year-over-year, the number of sales is way up, and although the median closed price for detached single-family homes is down a little from October, it’s actually up fractionally from the prior November. The median closed price for the attached homes is actually up significantly from a year ago and up slightly from October.

DMAR’s statistics for condos and townhomes in its 11-county area were way off from the statistics based on a 25mile radius of downtown Denver. DMAR reported that the median price of attached listings was down 1.2% from November 2023, but you can see that it’s actually up quite a bit — 15.4%. The number of closings was up 51.4%.

According to DMAR, the number of

What’s the Statistical Definition of ‘Metro Denver’?

People often want to know, “How’s the real estate market?” That question is answered each month by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors using data from the Denver MLS, which is REcolorado. But they define “metro Denver” as the 11 counties that touch on the metro area. That map is at left. It would be just as easy to gather statistics (as I do) based on a 25-mile radius of downtown Denver, shown at right.

The yellow circle on the left map approximates the 25-mile radius that I use.

Median Closed Price

Median Closed Price

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Single-Family Detached Homes Nov. 2023 to Nov. 2024 (within 25 miles of Downtown Denver)

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Condos and Townhomes Nov. 2023 to Nov. 2024

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active listings was up 39.3% from Octo- ples of how much stats can vary based on ber 2023. In the 25-mile radius, they were the urban/rural mix of DMAR versus up only 30%. These are just some exam- looking at a 25-mile radius of Denver.

Understanding Your Home’s Exterior Last week’s newsletter from our friends at Alpine Building Performance was on this topic, and some of the descriptions below are from them, but I have added my own content and edited theirs.

Brick or Stone Veneer - It has been decades since builders actually built brick or stone structural walls. Nowadays, homes are almost always wood frame with only a veneer of brick or stone.

And that “stone” is usually “cultured stone” (example at right), which is made from concrete with additives to create the look of real stone and molded into different shapes. It’s fun to look at a wall and see if you can find where different shapes are repeated.

Composite Decking - Trex was probably the original brand name for this product, which is a mostly petroleum product. Its first version over 25 years ago was gray and not very wood-like in appearance. It also was prone to sagging if your joists were more than 12 inches apart. Now Trex and its several competitors make versions which look quite wood-like. I like TimberTech’s line.

Balcony vs. Deck - A balcony is technically a structure that does not have exterior stairs to the ground level and can only be accessed from the interior.

Fiber Cement Siding - If you own a tract home built since, say, 1990, and you think you have wood siding, you quite likely have fiber cement siding that looks like wood.

James Hardie® dominates this product line with their “HardieBoard.” This exterior cladding is made from a mixture of cement, sand, water, and cellulose fibers. In addition to wood, it often mimics stucco or masonry, offering superior resistance to moisture, pests, fire, and weather. Fiber cement is a popular siding choice due to its affordability and benefits.

Flatwork - Refers to horizontal surfaces made from materials like concrete or pavers, including sidewalks, driveways, patios, and slabs, providing functional and decorative flat surfaces in outdoor spaces. It is not structural! It is slab-on-gravel, and if the earth under it is not properly prepared, it is prone to settling, which is fixed by “mudjacking,” a process in which a concrete slurry is pumped through 4-inch holes in the concrete to raise it. Your basement and garage floors are probably slabs on gravel. I am particularly fond of “stamped concrete,” which is typically colored and can resemble flagstone.

EIFS - (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) is also know as “artificial stucco.”

It’s a multi-layered exterior wall cladding that provides insulation, waterproofing, and a customizable finish. It typically consists of an insulation board, base coat with fiberglass mesh, and a decorative finish coat often referred to as synthetic stucco. While EIFS has a bad reputation for moisture issues, it can be a great product IF it is installed properly.

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More than 170 Christmas trees are on display in each of the seven Douglas County Libraries as PHOTO BY HALEY LENA part of its Forest of Stories attraction.

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The first Forest of Stories opened to the public in November 2022 with only 120 trees. Now with more than 170 trees, it’s a year-long process to bring it all together, said Melissa Anciaux, a library staff writer and editor.

To make these trees, every department at the libraries contribute to the event. The themes and decor are voted

on, and then the trees are decorated by library staff and volunteers.

Forest of Stories isn’t just about looking at the displays. This year, the library is also partnering with local radio station Mix 100 for special in-library events, such as live readings from radio personalities, and contests or drawings that people can enter to win prizes and giveaways.

The exhibit is presented by the Douglas County Libraries Foundation, which is a nonprofit aimed to fund programs for families. It is free and open during library operating hours through Jan. 4.

The Douglas County Library Archives decorated a tree with Douglas County street signs, old PHOTO BY HALEY LENA photographs and letters.

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First class seating on Frontier Airlines? Here it comes

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Frontier Airlines is making a play for luxury travelers.

The Denver-based budget carrier is introducing first-class seating as part of its effort to revamp its operations and reach new customers. The new seating will roll out next year along with free seat upgrades and unlimited free companion seating for the most frequent fliers, Frontier said in a statement.

“Travelers should expect more from their airline and, in 2025, Frontier will deliver as we continue our transformation into the most rewarding airline in the sky,” said Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines, in the statement. “We’ve listened to customers, and they want more — more premium options, like first-class seating, attainable seat upgrades, more free travel

for their companions, and the ability to use miles on more than just airfare.”

The changes are a departure for an airline that is known for its rock-bottom fares and no-frills service. Frontier, along with other budget carriers, is struggling to compete with big airlines, leading to the changes in its formula.

Frontier had a reputation for nickeland-diming customers with fees that added substantial costs to the fares advertised. Last year, a class action lawsuit filed in Florida alleged Frontier gate attendants earned bonuses for charging people additional baggage fees at the gate, among other things. Frontier has since added multiple pricing tiers that included things like checked bags.

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Castle Rock seats its new town council

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Following the November election, Castle Rock seated its new council for the 2024-2026 term, swearing in four members.

Voters reelected council members Ryan Hollingshead in District 1, Laura Cavey in District 2 and Tim Dietz in District 6 to second terms; and elected Mark Davis to District 4 for a first term. Davis replaces Mayor Pro-Tem Desiree LaFleur, who lost her bid for reelection.

Hollingshead, Cavey, Dietz and Davis were sworn in at the Dec. 3 meeting and will serve four-year terms.

The newly sworn in council voted 4-3 to elect Cavey as the new mayor pro-tem over Councilmember Kevin Bracken.

The votes were anonymous.

The council and town staff also honored LaFleur for her commitment to the

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Council members, including Brooks and Mayor Jason Gray, said the declaration will focus on immigrants who are here illegally, not legal immigrants.

Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead supported the declaration, but suggested it should not prioritize deportation efforts over other public safety concerns.

“It’s unfortunate that we have to have a declaration because Denver does its

town and time on the council. LaFleur participated in numerous community organizations, including the AdventHealth Hospital Board, the Downtown Merchants Association, the Design Review Board, the board for the Castle Rock Chamber and the Castle Rock Police Youth Academy.

“I’m so grateful for the opportunities this gave me,” LaFleur said. “I’m excited for this new chapter and the endeavors coming all of our way. I love this town so much and from the bottom of my heart, it’s been a true pleasure.”

Town staff gifted LaFleur a plaque honoring her time on the council and an engraved clock.

District 1 represents western parts of Castle Rock and the Meadows neighborhood. District 2 covers northeast Castle Rock. District 4 is made up of downtown and the north-central part of town. District 6 represents southern Castle Rock.

own thing, that we need to declare that we’re going to follow the law,” Hollingshead said. “Let’s make sure to word that … to prioritize things in the correct manner so this doesn’t become the be all, end all when other emergencies happen in town.”

Brooks said the intent of the declaration is to distance Castle Rock from Denver policies and reinforce support for law enforcement.

“My job is to take the concerns that I’m hearing and make sure that they’re being represented and last night at town council, I represented a concern of public safety that I’ve been hearing from

Castle Rock Town Council swore in Ryan Hollingshead in District 1, Laura Cavey in District 2 and Tim Dietz in District 6 and Mark Davis in District 4 at the Dec. 3 meeting. The new council PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD elected Cavey as mayor pro-tem.

constituents,” Brooks said. “The impact is simply just to show that we’re drawing a very clear separation between the decision-making of Denver and our decisions. We will follow the rule of law as it is prescribed.”

Previously, Brooks led the council to look into legal action against Denver for its sanctuary policies for immigrants, which is ongoing.

As a member of the state legislature, Brooks said he is also hoping to help support a bill to repeal the existing state prohibition concerning law enforcement working with federal immigration agencies.

Castle Rock is planning to pass a declaration of support for President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation plans and immigration policy. The town is also seeking to take legal action against Denver for its sanctuary policies. PHOTO BY ARIA MARIZZA

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Aerospace industry makes its way to Parker Polis announces expansion by Safran Electronics and Defense

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As Colorado continues to be a leader in the aerospace industry, an industrial area near Chamber Road and Compark Boulevard in Parker will be the new home for a sector of Safran Electronics & Defense, a global equipment supplier for defense and space.

“I am thrilled to welcome Safran to the Town of Parker,” said Weldy Feazell, Parker’s director of economic development. “Parker is committed to fostering innovation and growth in our dynamic aerospace community.”

Gov. Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced Dec. 3 that Safran Electronics and Defense has selected Colorado for expansion.

Joe Bogosian, president and CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. said Colorado is strategically located and is home to an “aerospace ecosystem” that will help advance its commitment to investing in the country and provide capabilities to meet the needs of the U.S. space market.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Safran Defense & Space Inc. is a leading provider of solutions designed to address challenges of advanced space missions and national defense. It operates through specialized business units in areas such as space solutions, geospatial artificial intelligence and more.

Douglas County worked with partners such as the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the Metro Denver’s Economic Development Commission Colorado Space Coalition to bring the aerospace industry to Parker.

“It was kind of a perfect storm for us,” Parker Mayor Jeff Toborg said, adding that Parker had the land and it is in close proximity to Lockheed Martin south of Littleton.

Safran aims to open a manufacturing facility in Parker that will deliver electric propulsion thrusters and host Safran’s U.S. team for satellite communications, and space and ground domain awareness, among other services.

Referring to the site as a “keystone” project, Parker mayor-elect Joshua Rivero told the

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Parker Chronicle that he is proud to have Safran’s manufacturing operations come to the community.

“The Town of Parker and Douglas County have identified aerospace as one of our key areas of focus for future workforce development,” said Rivero.

The site is also anticipated to create 20 primary jobs in the aerospace industry. These positions include engineers, technicians and operators.

“Safran not only brings experienced professionals to our region, but it also opens new avenues for collaboration and development in aerospace technology,” said Feazell. “Their presence will create exciting opportunities for both residents and businesses.”

Aerospace in Colorado

Safran stated it chose Colorado for its “world class” aerospace ecosystem, workforce and supply chain.

With companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Boeing concentrated in the state, Colorado has the nation’s sec-

ond-largest aerospace economy, according to Metro Denver Aerospace Industry.

“Over the last five years, Colorado’s aerospace industry has seen 30% growth and now employs over 240,000 workers,” Eve Lieberman, executive director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade said in a statement.

This is further emphasized by a November report from the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. It stated, within the past two decades, Colorado’s aerospace industry grew by nearly 88%, demonstrating how prevalent the aerospace industry is in the state.

In addition to Colorado Springs being the home to the U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command, there are about 200 Colorado companies – 65 in Denver – that are participating in NASA’s Artemis program that plans to return Americans to the moon.

Colorado brought $22.8 billion in federal aerospace funding to companies headquartered in the state, according to the November report.

Douglas County School Board plans for redistricting

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County School District is looking to redistrict its school board districts to maintain equal representation for residents.

School boards that have directors voted in by district, as opposed to at-large directors, must reevaluate districts every four years to make sure they have equal populations.

“Every four years, (school) districts are required to analyze director districts to evaluate if they are balanced and, if not, to reapportion them,” explained Chief Operating Officer Rich Cosgrove of Douglas County schools.

Since 2020, Douglas County School District has added about 36,400 people, leading the districts to need to reapportionment.

Douglas County has seven director districts that must be roughly equal in size, with a 3% deviation from the average population allowed.

District A covers the western half of Highlands Ranch; District B covers most of the western side of the county outside of High-

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lands Ranch, including Sterling Ranch and Roxborough; District C covers the eastern half of Highlands Ranch; District D covers the southeastern parts of the county, including some of Castle Rock and Franktown; District E covers the north-central part of the county, including Castle Pines; District F covers part of Parker, the Pinery and a portion of Elbert County; and District G covers the remaining areas in Parker and Elbert County.

Population has declined in districts A, C, E and F, while districts B, D and G have increased in population. District C saw the biggest decline with more than 8,000 people leaving, and District G had the biggest increase with more than 12,700 people moving to the district.

“In general we saw growth in population in District G, as well as B, and then a decline in the Highlands Ranch districts,” Shavon Caldwell, planning manager for the district, said.

Staff presented three proposals for redistricting on Nov. 19, none of which would unseat current board directors. All three scenarios shrink District G, relocate District E and grow

Districts A and C, which Caldwell said helps account for the respective population changes.

Board directors were mostly in favor of the third scenario where the Solstice, Sterling Ranch and Roxborough areas are split between Districts A and B, with some parts of Highlands Ranch moving to District B, while leaving the portion of the district in Elbert County split between Districts G and F. The other scenarios that were less favored moved all of Elbert County into District G or combined the Sterling Ranch and Solstice neighborhoods with District A. Shannon Bingham, of Western Demographics, which put together the redistricting options, said he preferred the same scenario that most of the board voiced support for because he said it best preserved the previous representation of the districts.

“What I try to do is preserve that historic pattern of representation so individual board members’ style and the style of the board in general, as far as how they represent their stakeholders, is not unduly disrupted by reapportionment,” Bingham said.

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CCM owner starts printing press operations in Colorado National Trust for Local News facility hopes to offer affordable option for other newspapers STAFF REPORT

Colorado Community Media’s 25 weekly and monthly newspapers are now being printed at The Trust Press, a commercial printing facility in northeast Denver launched by the National Trust for Local News to address the skyrocketing costs of producing local news in Colorado.

Printing costs for CCM’s newspapers have risen more than 60% in the past two years. After the Gannett-owned printer in Pueblo closed in the summer of 2023, the nonprofit National Trust for Local News — which owns Colorado Community Media — began looking for more long-term and affordable solutions.

The project to stand up a new printing facility, named The Trust Press, spanned nearly a year.

“We’re excited that this path-breaking idea is finally a reality in Colorado,” said Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of the National Trust. “Print newspapers are still valued, particularly in rural and underrepresented communities. We are proud to launch this affordable and sustainable printing solution that will strengthen local and ethnic news organizations across Colorado.”

The new press plans to begin printing dozens of other local and ethnic newspapers in the new year. The Trust Press is estimated to save local publishers at least $500,000 in 2025 compared to existing printing options, according to the National Trust.

The centerpiece of the Trust Press, located in northeast Denver, is a four-tower DGM 430 Press LINDA SHAPLEY purpose-built for smaller print runs.

The Trust Press was made possible by philanthropic support from the Colorado Media Project, Bohemian Foundation, Gates Family Foundation and The Colorado Trust. The National Trust is continuing to fundraise to support the Trust Press, with roughly $700,000 remaining to reach the project’s overall

goal of $1.7 million.

“Gates Family Foundation is grateful for the partners that rallied to make this new printing solution possible,” said Thomas A. Gougeon, president of Gates Family Foundation. “While the future of news is digital, a local and affordable way to support print publications is an essen-

tial bridge to that future. We hope that this press will support smaller, local publishers on the Front Range in a way that is more affordable, more mission aligned, and more supportive of the local news ecosystem in Colorado.”

The centerpiece of the Trust Press is a four-tower DGM 430 Press purpose-built for the smaller print runs that most local independent publishers now demand.

The printing facility has already created five full-time jobs, with more expected in 2025.

“We have heard from so many local publishers here in Colorado who are struggling to find an affordable printing solution, and I am excited to serve them at the Trust Press,” said Kevin Smalley, director of the Trust Press. “We have a great team and first-rate facility in place.

We’re already printing 100,000 copies per week and will soon offer affordable printing services that support a wide range of publications and the communities they serve.”

Smalley, previously vice president of operations for The Daily Gazette in Schenectady, New York, joined CCM earlier this year to oversee the stand-up of the new press facility. Publishers or commercial printing customers interested in the Trust Press are encouraged to email printing@coloradocommunitymedia. com for more information.

Colorado Community Media, the nonprofit affiliate of the National Trust for Local News, operates two dozen weekly and monthly publications in and around the Denver metro area. The National Trust, founded in 2021 in Colorado, owns and operates more than 60 newspapers across Maine, Colorado and Georgia — critical sources of community news that serve nearly 40 counties and some five million people.

Xcel Energy wants to charge more for electricity later in the evening

BY SAM BRASCH CPR NEWS

Millions of Colorado residents could soon pay more to use electricity later in the evening under a proposal from provider Xcel Energy.

The state’s largest utility filed to change time-of-use rates in early September. If state regulators approve the proposal, customers will pay the most for power from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on non-holiday weekdays during the summer and from

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the winter.

The current “on-peak” hours currently stretch from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. year-round.

The company also charges slightly higher rates during “mid-peak” hours from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., which would be eliminated under the new proposal.

State utility regulators expect to reach a final decision in February 2025, and the company could begin implementing the updated rate schedule as soon as May 2025.

The Colorado Public Utilities Com-

mission recently encouraged residents to participate in a public hearing on the proposal on December 17. Xcel Energy customers can also provide written feedback to the commission through an online form.

Xcel Energy started moving its Colorado customers to time-of-use rates in 2022. The pricing plans are meant to nudge customers to use energy during periods of lower demand and higher renewable energy production. Wind energy, for example, often goes to waste at

night, so a utility can operate more efficiently by encouraging customers to run dishwashers or charge electric cars later in the evening.

The company says the latest proposal isn’t only easier to understand. By setting higher rates for customers in the evening, the utility hopes to discourage energy usage at a time of day when solar energy production tends to drop — along with the sun.

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State to enforce Express Lane violations Roadside detection system will flag those crossing solid lines

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Colorado Department of Transportation is cracking down on drivers that cross the solid lines of Colorado’s Express Lanes ahead of the new year, as penalties for breaking Express Lanes rules will soon take effect on the I-25 South Gap, I-70 and U.S. 36 corridors.

Douglas County recently shared that the Express Lanes Safety and Toll Enforcement Program — which is managed by a government-owned business within CDOT — will be implementing advanced roadway technology to identify drivers entering and exiting Express Lanes outside of designated areas.

The roadside detection system pinpoints vehicles weaving over solid white lines in Express Lanes using sensors, cameras and software.

The system was first introduced in Colorado last year on the I-70 Mountain Express Lane corridor and has since expanded to the C-470 and North I-25 Express Lanes.

“This technology has already reduced violations by 80% in the corridors where we’ve developed it,” Tim Hoover, a CDOT

I-25 toll lane sign. Penalties for breaking Express Lane rules will soon take effect on the I-25 COURTESY OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION South Gap, I-70 and U.S. 36 corridors.

spokesperson, said in a statement. “This means accidents avoided and lives saved.”

A warning period began on Dec. 1. This means drivers on the I-25 South Gap from south Castle Rock to Monument, on I-70 between I-25 and Chambers Road, and on U.S. 36 between Federal Boule-

vard and Table Mesa Drive will receive a warning for entering or exiting the Express Lanes outside of designated areas.

This enforcement will start with a 30day grace period, during which warnings will be mailed to the registered address of the vehicle.

The warning period will end on Jan

1, which is when violators will receive fines known as civil penalties. According to the state, civil penalties for violating the Express Lane rules will start at $75 if paid within 20 days. If the fine is not paid within 20 days, the fine increases to $150.

Over the years, CDOT has seen that weaving over the solid lines between Express Lanes and the general purpose lanes cause crashes as drivers may not anticipate other vehicles to suddenly cross over the lines in front of them, forcing them to react quickly, according to CDOT. The release from CDOT said that this behavior “significantly increases crash risks due to the speed differential between vehicles in the Express Lanes and those in the general purpose lanes.”

Vehicles should only enter or exit Express Lanes at clearly marked points where there is signage and dashed lines.

According to CDOT’s website, a dashed line may be paired with a solid white line on some Express Lane corridors.

In those cases, the driver can only enter the Express Lanes if they are closest to the dashed line. If the solid line is on the driver’s side, they cannot cross.

“More than 90% of drivers using Express Lanes follow the rules and don’t cross the solid lines,” Hoover said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the small percentage that do weave endanger themselves and everyone else.”

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Finishing strong and starting stronger

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s the year draws to a close, it’s natural to reflect on how we’ve spent the past months and prepare for what lies ahead. This time of year holds a unique rhythm, one that challenges us to finish strong while simultaneously setting the stage to start the new year even stronger. In my career, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside individuals who exemplify an unwavering work ethic. Their example serves as a reminder that the choices we make in these critical weeks can set the tone for short- and long-term success.

When it comes to year-end productivity, people tend to fall into three categories. First are the “hibernating bears,” who mentally check out, believing the end of the year is a time to coast.

They avoid new challenges, choosing to “wake up” in January, often starting from scratch.

At the other end of the spectrum are the “eager beavers” who work tirelessly, maximizing every moment. These individuals are determined to squeeze every bit of opportunity out of the year while positioning themselves for a solid start to the next.

Somewhere in between are those who find balance, resting and recharging while also seizing pockets of productivity. They understand the value of entering the new year refreshed yet prepared, blending thoughtful reflection with strategic action.

How often do we set resolutions in January, particularly around fitness, only to face the harsh reality of starting cold? Imagine if we began today, taking small steps toward our goals and gradu-

ally building strength and endurance. By January’s arrival, the initial hurdles are behind us, and we’re miles ahead of where we would have been.

This principle applies equally to professional endeavors. For those in sales, the last month of the year is a critical period, yet it’s often underesMichael Norton timated. The hibernating salesperson may believe their prospects are too busy or disinterested during the holidays. But this mindset ignores a key truth: when we snooze, we lose.

On the other hand, the eager beaver salesperson sees the holiday season as an opportunity. They know that creativity and persistence can turn December into a month of significant wins. Whether it’s closing deals, setting up January meetings, or identifying personal and professional growth areas, they stay proactive while others are idle.

Here are some practical strategies to finish strong: Focus on Follow-Up: Revisit leads and opportunities that may have gone quiet earlier in the year. The end of the year often brings a sense of urgency for decision-makers trying to finalize budgets or achieve annual goals.

Get Creative with Outreach: Use the holiday season to connect personally.

Sending thoughtful messages or small tokens of appreciation can keep you top of mind and build goodwill.

Set the Table for January: Book meet-

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ings now for the start of the new year.

Prospects and clients often plan ahead, and securing time on their calendars ensures you hit the ground running.

Reflect and Plan: Take stock of your wins and lessons from the past year.

Identify areas for growth and create a roadmap for development in 2025.

Maintain Balance: Rest and recharge when needed. Burnout won’t serve you well in the long term, so find moments to relax and refocus while staying productive.

The way you finish this year directly impacts how you begin the next. Just as athletes maintain conditioning during the offseason, professionals who stay engaged in December enter January with momentum. They’ve already overcome the inertia

New council terms begin

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astle Rock Town Council generally meets twice a month to make decisions that impact the community. Whether it’s a road project, construction contract or budget amendment, the council works to represent the Castle Rock community.

On Dec. 3, one newly elected councilmember and three returning members were sworn in. Reelected were Ryan Hollingshead for District 1, which includes western portions of The Meadows; Laura Cavey to represent District 2, which includes northeast Castle Rock; and Tim Dietz to represent District 6, which includes southern Castle Rock. Mark Davis was elected to represent District 4 in north-central and downtown Castle Rock.

These members joined current members Mayor Jason Gray, representing the entire Town; Kevin Bracken for District 3, which includes eastern portions of The Meadows, Castle Highlands, Red Hawk and the Wolfensberger Road corridor west of Prairie Hawk Drive; and Max Brooks for District 5, which includes southeastern Castle Rock.

Also at the Dec. 3 meeting, the council elected Laura Cavey as mayor pro tem.

The mayor pro tem fills in for the mayor in his absence.

Learn more about the councilmembers by viewing their TOWN bios at CRgov.com/ TALK MeetCouncil. Find out which member represents you at CRgov. com/ElectionDistricts.

Agendas for council meetings — held at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month — can be viewed at CRgov.com/ David L. Corliss Agendas.

Meetings take place at Town Hall Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St. For those who can’t attend in person, details for watching meetings live or viewing recordings can be found at CRgov.com/ WatchCouncil.

Information about upcoming council meetings, and outcomes of council decisions, will be delivered to your email inbox if you sign up for council updates at CRgov.com/NotifyMe. Also on that webpage, you can sign up for many other town email and alert lists to stay up to date on what’s happening around Castle Rock. Get the latest news by selecting the News and Announcements sign-up or the monthly Your Town

Talk newsletter list. You can opt in to receive notices of upcoming town events, meetings and public notices by signing up for calendar notifications. Additionally, there are lists for roadwork projects, Parks and Recreation programming, trail closure alerts and Castle Rock Water updates. For information about what is being built near you, subscribe to the Development Highlights newsletter.

Be sure to also follow the Town’s Facebook, Instagram, X, Nextdoor, LinkedIn and YouTube social media channels (@ CRgov) for information and updates. The Castle Rock Police Department also has Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Nextdoor channels (@CRpoliceCO). The Castle Rock Fire Department is on Facebook as @CRfireCO and the Parks and Recreation Department shares programming updates on Instagram (@CRparksRec).

There are many ways to stay informed on all that’s happening in the Town of Castle Rock. I hope you’ll connect with the town and stay in touch as we head into a new year!

This guest column was written by David L. Corliss, the town manager of Castle Rock.

that plagues those who wait until the clock strikes midnight to get started.

Let’s commit to finishing this year with intention and enthusiasm. Let’s maximize every opportunity, nurture every relationship, and embrace the chance to improve.

And when the new year arrives, let’s start stronger. I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we finish strong and start even stronger, it really will be a better than good life.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hypocrisy by commissioners

Hypocrisy abounds in the actions of the Douglas County commissioners. Disrespecting their sworn oaths as government officials to uphold the Constitution and be good stewards of tax money are the minimal obligations to represent us. Failure to respect and enforce constitutional law is a slippery slope. A few alarming examples of the local slippery slope are the attack on the wall of separation between church and state (religious slogans in government chambers), the obligation to provide citizens equal protections (LGBTQ+ community), and the establishment of a quasi-governmental body (Economic Development Council) which is hypocritical, but only if you believe in the rule of law established by the Constitution.

Katie Barrett, Castle Rock Disrespectful behavior by official

As a concerned resident of Douglas County, I recently attended the Highlands Ranch Metro District (HRMD) board meeting on November 26th, where I was surprised by the prepared remarks from state Rep. Bob Marshall (HD43). During the public comment period, he criticized HRMD for not inviting him to the Veterans Day event at the Highlands Ranch SEE LETTERS, P11

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hile I just recently read about this concept, physicists and neuroscientists discovered long ago that when we look at something, technically, what we see is the past. Studying the speed of light and the human brain, scientists learned that for us to identify an object, light must hit the object, bounce off, and move to our eyes where our brains process the image. These steps take time; ultimately, while it is only a fraction of a second, it is the past that we are seeing.

The James Webb Space Telescope, looking deep into space, provides a clear example of this concept. Because of the strength and location of that telescope, we can observe images of events that took place 13 billion years ago. The light has taken that long to reach us.

The idea that what we “see” is in the past is thought provoking.

When we look at our struggles, it is easy to get stuck viewing the past. Pondering an illness or some other difficulty can leave our minds focused on what we are not able to do or what we do not have. There are traps in that perspective. Yes, there are things that we can gain from looking at the past, but we must understand that it can be inaccurate, less than a full picture.

Do we have the ability to see more than the past?

When we look with our hearts, we see more.

Looking with our heart comes with opening ourselves up to feeling all the emotions that surround our existence.

When we look with our heart, we see the kind things people are doing for us, as well as the opportunity to help those around us. When we look with our heart, we understand the value of moments with others. There is a purity of emotion in that

view, joy, elation, appreciation. Looking with our heart allows us to see the abundance that surrounds us.

Don’t get me wrong, our eyes are incredibly important to “seeing the situation.” But when we only look with our eyes, we are Jim Roome limiting ourselves.

Seeing everything that surrounds us, the support, the care, the love is only possible when we look with our hearts. Our hearts show us encouragement and hope.

My hope for you is that this week you will sit and gaze with awe and wonder at what your heart shows you and that as you look with your heart, you will see, with great clarity, the past, present, and future.

Additionally, I hope the view will remind you of all the other hearts that stand side by side with you.

I would appreciate hearing from you as you find helpful morsels in these columns. This week I would especially love to hear about the things that you see when you look with your heart. I can be contacted at jim.roome@gmail.com

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organization, staff and the volunteers who work tirelessly to make these ceremonies meaningful.

What troubled me further was a recent letter to the editor criticizing HRMD for what the writer called a “disrespectful snub.” In my view, the real issue is that Rep. Marshall seems to be seeking special treatment. His tone at the board meeting was overly aggressive, and his immediate exit after reading his prepared statement was not only disrespectful but unbecoming of a retired Marine officer and an elected official. Public servants, especially those with military backgrounds, should demonstrate emotional control and respect for the institutions they engage with.

Instead of focusing on a perceived slight, it is crucial that we all honor the work of local organizations like HRMD, which consistently supports and honors veterans in our community.

While I respect Rep. Marshall’s service, I believe his actions in this instance were misdirected. Rather than attacking HRMD, he should recognize the importance of these events and the dedication of the volunteers, staff and board members who make them possible.

Richard Bell, Chatfield East

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Library on November 11th, and secondly for asking about his stance on property tax legislation during last year’s legislative session. He apparently was invited to attend a board meeting during last year’s legislative session, and he appeared upset that board members dared to ask him his views on the property tax legislation and whether he would stand up for Highlands Ranch residents to combat the rising property tax rates. I am sorry, isn’t that his job?

After the meeting, I reached out to HRMD staff and was told that no elected officials from Douglas County were sent invitations to the highly published event, which drew nearly 100 residents and veterans, including Rep. Marshall, who were honored at a very meaningful ceremony.

HRMD hosts these events twice a year, and two of the board members are distinguished veterans: one, a former Army officer and the other, a 30-year combat veteran of the Navy. To suggest that HRMD does not show respect for veterans is not only inaccurate, but deeply unfair to the

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences.

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nthony Dominguez and Nate Harner have worked plenty of jobs and some have been fulfilling.

Dominguez was a medical caregiver and Harner is a musician in Fort Collins.

But both men were caught a little off guard by the accolades heaped on them after they started installing Christmas lights this fall for Humbug Holiday Lighting. The north metro company’s motto is “All The Magic Without The Hassle” and people are more than joyful to let Humbug take the complicated and sometimes dangerous task of hanging Christmas lights out of their hands.

“People are just so happy to see us,” said Dominguez, who recently carefully lined up a string of colorful lights outside a home in north Broomfield. “They are so grateful ... it just seems what we do makes people smile.”

“One customer was so happy for what we did for them, she baked us a plate of cookies,” Harner said. “I have never seen that before.”

This is Humbug’s first year in the Christmas lighting business, and owner Brad Goins said he is still dealing with the joy he is spreading.

“I’ve enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would,” Goins said. “They are all just so incredibly excited to see us. It’s just something super special for them.”

As of late November, Humbug had serviced 60 homes. Most are in the north Denver metro area, but Goins thinks the company’s reach will soon stretch further south and beyond.

“This business is going to grow. There is such a demand,” he said.

Natalie — the Broomfield homeowner — said she and her family have hung Christmas lights for the past 15 years. This year, her husband announced he no longer wanted to take the risk.

“He’s afraid of heights, and he didn’t want to do it anymore,” she said.

Natalie, who asked that her last name not be used, contacted Humbug, which relies on online marketing as well as signs planted on the side of roadways to advertise their services.

“This is so great. You guys are great,” Natalie told the Humbug crew. “...The best part is that no one has to be hurt.”

Goins said worries over safety usually prompt people to call for his company’s services. It has led to the overall growth of the Christmas light industry in Colorado and elsewhere, Goins said.

“People call and say, ‘You really do this?’”

Goins said. “A lot of people still don’t realize we’re out there.”

A typical installation may take up to four hours and the price tag to let professionals handle the work also widely varies, according to Goins and other light installers contacted by Colorado Community Media.

A two-story home may cost about $500 to decorate, especially if it has been fitted for lights before. Some larger and more elaborate homes may cost a few thousand to fit.

But many homeowners and businesses are more willing to pay for the installation just so they can forgo the hassles of hanging their own lights.

“When we do it, that means for homeowners there is no more climbing ladders or untangling lights. Who wants to do that during the holidays?” Goins said.

Most of the people who call for professional light installers are wives who no longer want their husbands climbing ladders and potentially hurting themselves, said Chris Rhodes, co-owner of Window Genie, which hangs Christmas lights in Arvada, Brighton, Denver, Eastlake and Wheat Ridge.

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Brad Goins of Humbug Christmas Lights uses a pole to decorate a tree with Christmas lights. PHOTO BY MONTE WHALEY

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Anthony Dominguez of Humbug Christmas Lighting helps put up a string of holiday lights.

PHOTO BY MONTE WHALEY

The Humbug Holiday Lighting crew of Nate Harner, owner Brad Goins and Anthony Dominguez pose before starting work on a house in PHOTO BY MONTE WHALEY Broomfield.

The company just finished decorating a home in Greenwood Village for “a few thousand dollars,” Rhodes said.

“A lot of guys say ‘Oh no, I can do it. I can do it,’” Rhodes said. “The wives are saying ‘Well, let’s get someone else to do it.’”

A generational shift is also fueling the growth of professional Christmas cheer installers, Goins said.

Baby boomers are aging out of stringing lights, especially for homes that are more than one story, he said.

“The generations after baby boomers are more than willing to let someone else do it for them,” Goins said. “Plus, they want to do something elaborate, something they can be proud of.”

Humbug professionals consult with homeowners before they start work on a home, Goins said.

“Professionals create a stunning and customized lighting design tailored to your home’s unique architecture,” states the Humbug website.

Humbug workers do the installation, takedown and storage.

“Licensed, insured, and OSHA-certified technicians ensure the job is done safely, reducing the risk of accidents,” according to the Humbug website.

“The company uses commercialgrade lights and materials that are more durable and brighter than standard store-bought lights,” Goins said.

Some homeowners bring out their own lights and offer to let Humbug use those instead, Goins said.

“We always say no,” he said. “They almost always have some lights that are broken and need to be replaced.”

Humbug will also adjust or repair their display as needed to keep their house displays looking ideal, he said.

“We take a lot of pride in what we do and we want to make our customers happy,” Goins said.

Many of Window Genie’s 100 or so Christmas light customers are those who already use the company’s window cleaning services, Rhodes said.

Christmas light installation is the second most lucrative part of the business, said Rhodes, adding that by Thanksgiving the company is done with Yuletide services.

“It’s become a big part of our business,” Rhodes said. “We get customers coming back every year, wanting the whole Christmas treatment.”

Window Genie — based out of Thornton — installs LED lights, programmable RGB lights and remote-controlled lights, Rhodes said.

The company also offers a three-year, no-worries warranty on all maintenance and storage of customer lights.

Window Genie’s methods are more meticulous than the typical “Uncle Bob” approach of just wrapping up lights in a haphazard manner and tossing them into a corner of the basement or work shed, Rhodes said.

Each customer’s strand is carefully wrapped up and includes a small map that informs installers where each light goes next year, Rhodes said.

Window Genie also carefully screens employees for their ladder skills, he said.

“If we see someone white knuckle a ladder, we won’t use them,” Rhodes said.

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Nursing home industry wants Trump to rescind staffing mandate

BY JORDAN RAU KFF HEALTH NEWS

Covid’s rampage through the country’s nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and spurred the biggest industry reform in decades: a mandate that homes employ a minimum number of nurses.

But with President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the industry is ramping up pressure to kill that requirement before it takes effect, leaving thousands of residents in homes too short-staffed to provide proper care.

The nursing home industry has been marshaling opposition for months among congressional Republicans — and some Democrats — to overrule the Biden administration’s mandate. Two industry groups, the American Health Care Association and LeadingAge, have sued to overturn the regulation, and 20 Republican state attorneys general have filed their own challenge.

Consumer advocates, industry officials and independent researchers agree that the incoming administration is likely to rescind the rule, given the first Trump administration’s “patients over paperwork” campaign to remove “unnecessary, obsolete, or excessively burdensome health regulations on hospitals and other healthcare providers.” Among other things, Trump aided the industry by easing fines against homes that had been cited for poor care.

“The Trump administration has proven itself really eager to reverse overreaching regulations,” said Linda Couch, senior vice president for policy and advocacy at LeadingAge, which represents nonprofit elder care providers. “We think it’s got a pretty good chance of being repealed, and hope so.”

Issued in April, the staffing regulation requires nursing homes to have registered nurses on-site around the clock — something that the industry has endorsed — and to maintain minimum numbers of nurses and aides. Four in 5 homes would have to increase staffing.

The requirements would be phased in, starting in May 2026.

Even before the election, many experts and activists had doubts that the rule would be effectively enforced, given the poor results in states that have imposed their own minimums. In New York, California, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts — states with the most robust requirements — many homes remain below the legal staffing levels. Governors have given many homes reprieves, and other

“We’re hoping the president-elect will come in and take a look at the science and data behind it and see this really is a modest reform.”

Sam Brooks, director for public policy for the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.

Consumer advocates, industry officials and independent researchers agree that the incoming administration is likely to rescind the rule, given the first Trump administration’s “patients over paperwork” campaign to remove “unnecessary, obsolete, or excessively burdensome SHUTTERSTOCK health regulations on hospitals and other healthcare providers.”

homes have found that paying penalties costs less than the increase in payroll for additional staff.

The federal government estimates the average annual cost over a decade to meet the Biden mandate would be $4.3 billion a year, a 2% increase in expenses, though the changes do not include increases in federal Medicare or Medicaid payments.

“Staffing is everything in terms of nursing-home quality,” said R. Tamara Konetzka, a professor of public health sciences at the University of Chicago.

While the rule’s effectiveness was uncertain, she worried that repealing it would send the wrong message. “We would be losing that signal that nursing homes should try really hard to improve their staffing,” she said.

Advocate groups for nursing home residents, who had criticized the Biden administration rule for not requiring even higher staffing levels, have since pivoted and are trying to protect it.

“We’re hoping the president-elect will come in and take a look at the science and data behind it and see this really is

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a modest reform,” said Sam Brooks, the director for public policy for the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit. “We’d be devastated to see it fall.”

The Trump transition team did not respond to a request for comment. The Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to requests for comment, but in a court filing it argued that nursing homes should be able to reach the required staffing levels.

“There is more than enough time to identify, train and hire additional staff,” the Biden administration wrote.

The quality of care in the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes and the lack of adequate staffing for their 1.2 million residents has been a concern for decades. Inspection reports continue to find homes leaving residents lying in their own feces, suffering severe bedsores and falls, contracting infections, choking on food while unattended, or ending up back in a hospital for preventable reasons. Some nursing homes overuse psychotropic medications to pacify residents because they do not have enough workers to attend to them.

Leslie Frane, executive vice president of the SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which represents health care workers, said in a statement that “far too many nursing home owners will not do the right thing and invest in workers without oversight and binding regulation.”

The nursing home industry says many homes cannot afford to increase their workforces, and that, even if they could, there is a scarcity of trained nurses, and not enough people willing to work as aides for an average $19 an hour. A registered nurse earns $40 an hour on average in a nursing home, less than what they could make at a hospital, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Biden administration noted in its court filing it was planning to spend $75 million to recruit and train more workers, and that there were more than 100,000 workers who left nursing homes

during the pandemic and could be lured back if salaries and working conditions were better.

How many nursing homes could afford the increased cost remains a mystery because of weaknesses in the government’s requirements for financial transparency.

About half of homes lose money, according to their reports to Medicare, but some nursing home owners grow rich through clandestine maneuvers to siphon profits into their own pockets.

Last month, owners of Centers Health Care, one of New York state’s largest nursing home chains, agreed topay $45 millionto settle allegations by Attorney General Letitia James that they diverted $83 million intended for resident care to themselves during the pandemic.

Maryellen Mooney, a spokesperson for the Centers Health Care chain, which denied the allegations, said in a statement that Centers was “committed to fully implementing the settlement terms, including a significant investment in resident care.”

About three-quarters of nursing homes are for-profit. The industry, though, highlights the most sympathetic examples: rural nonprofit nursing homes like Kimball County Manor & Assisted Living in Kimball, Nebraska. Its staffing levels for registered nurses are 40% below what the new rule would require, federal data shows.

Sarah Stull, Kimball’s administrator, said recruitment had always been challenging and that temporary nursing staffing agencies charged more than double what she paid her own staff.

“We had to pay $65 for a nurse aide during covid, and that’s insane,” she said.

The government estimated that about a fourth of the nation’s nursing homes would be eligible to apply for hardship exemptions if there were a documented shortage of nurses and aides in their communities compared with the national average.

But Nate Schema, the chief executive of the Good Samaritan Society, which runs 133 nonprofit homes mainly in the rural Midwest, estimated that only seven would be likely to qualify for a hardship waiver.

“Philosophically, they sound great,” he said. “But in practicality and how they’re put together, they won’t do much for us.”

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NEWS BRIEFS Hop on and see the sights in downtown Castle Rock

In the downtown Castle Rock area, catch free trolley rides and enjoy the Castle Rock holiday lights.

The trolley will run a continuous loop starting at the Encore public parking garage entrance on South Street between Wilcox and Perry streets, drive north on Wilcox Street to 6th Street and stop at the entrance to the Douglas County School District parking lot on 6th Street between Wilcox and Perry streets.

The full loop from either stop back to the same stop takes about 10 minutes, and half of the loop just to the other stop takes about five minutes.

The free rides run from 5-7 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday evening until Dec. 30. (Note: No rides Dec. 24).

For more information, see downtowncastlerock.com/holiday-trolley-rides.

Get outside in the holiday season

Join a South Platte Park naturalist on a guided walk on New Year’s Day. The event will take you on a relaxing nature walk where you can enjoy scenic river views and look for wildlife.

Meet on the west deck of Carson Nature Center at 3000 W. Carson Drive in Littleton. The event runs from 9-10:30 a.m.

Cost is $10 and the walk is about 1.5 miles. Dress for the forecast, and binoculars or cameras are suggested. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. No pets, please.

Call 303-798-5131 or see tinyurl.com/ NatureWalkSouthSuburban for registration information.

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“We found that we use the most fossilfuel generation after the sun sets when solar generation is low, but customer usage remains relatively high,” said Tyler Bryant, an Xcel Energy spokesperson.

Customers, however, are already blasting the proposal. In written comments submitted to regulators, residents and business owners say it’s inconvenient to cook or run a dishwasher after 9 p.m.

If using energy during cheaper periods doesn’t make practical sense, multiple customers said the proposed time-of-

eracy while enchanting the whole family with dogs, ants and the Christmas chicken. Rodolfo must coax his dog to kiss him three times!

The event is for families with children of all ages and will run from 11-11:45 a.m on Dec. 27 at Bemis Public Library in Littleton.

Come Sit N’ Knit in Englewood

Whether you’re an expert or don’t know how to cast on knitting stitches, this group could be just what you’re looking for, an event listing for Englewood Public Library says.

Come to the library to build your skills, share your knowledge and make new friends.

The event runs from 6-7 p.m. Dec. 18.

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tual field trip to History Colorado Center in Denver.

Colorado Foundation for Agriculture is a nonprofit and serves prekindergarten through 12th grade formal and informal education across Colorado.

For details about the different kits available, visit colorado.agclassroom. org/teaching/literacy. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 20 or until kit requests are maxed out.

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Students across Colorado have the opportunity to learn about the profound impact that agricultural figure Dr. John Matsushima has had on modern farming and ranching practices through the new book “Cattle, Corn and Courage.”

Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual literacy project is offering classrooms statewide a free kit filled with interactive activities and corresponding educational resources to teach students about Colorado agriculture.

For 2025, two class kits will be available — one for elementary-level students and one for middle and high school students.

The kits will include a variety of interactive activities; beef-tasting experience and lesson in beef nutrition; a whole dent corn and steam-flaked corn sensory activity; a corn seed germination experiment; access to videos and a vir-

The Lone Tree Arts Center is putting on several upcoming events. Here’s a sampling. For registration, see the links below or call 720-509-1000.

• Dec. 17 — 6:30 p.m. — Experience the Inspire Music Art’s children’s choir and orchestra in their Christmas Celebration. They are showcasing the talents of the many students as they grow in their musical journey. To register, visit tinyurl. com/ChildrensChoirLoneTree.

• Dec. 18 — 1:30 p.m. — Denver Brass Holiday brings their trumpets, horns and tubas for a resounding celebration of the holiday season. This concert will feature favorite holiday tunes, from the warm and nostalgic to the bright and joyous, including Denver Brass’ brand new arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.” To reserve tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ BrassHolidayLoneTree.

• Dec. 19 — 7:30 p.m. — Symphony of the Rockies presents Soundtracks of the Season, a holiday film score spectacular.

The evening will be filled with favorite holiday film scores, from the melodies of “Home Alone” to the whimsical tunes of the “Polar Express.” To reserve tickets, see tinyurl.com/MovieSymphonyLoneTree.

• Dec. 20 — 7:30 p.m. — Eva Noblezada from the Broadway stage comes to put on a festive show celebrating the holiday season. She is currently starring on Broadway as Daisy in “The Great Gatsby.”

use rates amount to a “money grab” amid rising energy prices.

Bryant told CPR News the proposed changes would not allow the company to collect more revenue from energy users. It would, however, cut the cost of operating the electricity grid.

Meanwhile, ratepayer advocates agree Xcel’s proposal doesn’t offer residents a reasonable way to save money.

“You can’t expect a customer to hold off cooking on their electric stove until after 9 p.m. Maybe dishes or laundry, but it all becomes highly inconvenient,” said Joe Pereira, the deputy director for the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate.

Pereira’s office has also proposed an

alternative rate plan. To incentivize customers to use surplus renewable energy, the plan would maintain the current time-of-use schedule, but add a “super off-peak” period with discounted electricity rates from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the summer and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the rest of the year. “Customers prefer cheap energy over expensive sticks,” Pereira said.

Western Resource Advocates, a climate advocacy group, submitted a similar alternative schedule to regulators. While the nonprofit agrees with the company about shifting the on-peak period from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., it would add a “super offpeak” period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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She won a Grammy and was nominated for a Tony for her role as Eurydice in “Hadestown,” according to the Lone Tree Arts Center website. To reserve tickets, see tinyurl.com/BroadwayEvaLoneTree.

‘Sparkle and Stroll’ in downtown Littleton

Come to downtown Littleton for a season filled with festive events and sparkling lights.

And brighten your holiday season — one stamp at a time. Shop, dine and collect stamps on a Sparkle and Stroll card by purchasing from local merchants.

You’ll be entered to win prizes when you turn in your stamped card by Dec. 31.

Handbell ensemble to play holiday favorites in Littleton

Nothing heralds the holiday season quite like music from favorites like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from the “Nutcracker” ballet.

Listen to the Smithtonians Handbell Ensemble play these and other favorites, such as Mel Torme’s “The Christmas Song,” Christmas Eve in Sarajevo, and “Silent Night,” played on a new five-octave set of hand chimes.

The event runs from 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 14 at Bemis Public Library.

New Year’s Eve in Lone Tree

Ring in the new year at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel.

Doors open at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31, and live music from 70s tribute band Boogie Machine starts at 9 p.m.

Tickets include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary champagne toast. The location is 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.

Reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/LoneTreeNewYearsEve. For questions, contact Jennifer Kuhl at jkuhl@ssprd.org or call 303-586-5895.

regulators, Clare Valentine, a senior policy advisor for WRA, said the proposal would help cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions. An Xcel Energy study found the utility will generate the most excess energy in the morning and early afternoon by 2031. The “super off-peak” period would align around the same time of day.

“This period would indicate the preferred time for customers to use energy — when it is cheapest and cleanest,” Valentine said.

This story is from CPR News, a nonprofit public broadcaster serving Colorado.

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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On September 13, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240165 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Glenn S. Dooley Original Beneficiary(ies) Ent Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ent Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust April 11, 2022 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 18, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022027624 Original Principal Amount $260,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $259,650.86 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 1, Block 3, Stonegate Filing Number 5C, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Purported common address: 10685 Cottoneaster Way, Parker, CO 80134.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press 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; DATE: 09/13/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Peter M. Susemihl #494 Susemihl, McDermott & Downie, P.C 660 Southpointe Court, Suite 210, C olorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 579-6500 Attorney File # Dooley The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240165 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240160

Original Grantor(s) TIMOTHY S EMERY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MIDWEST LOAN SOLUTIONS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SELENE FINANCE LP Date of Deed of Trust January 29, 2020 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 30, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020006683 Original Principal Amount $422,211.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $354,227.66 Pursuant to CRS §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. LOT 189, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-R, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 10672 BRASELTON ST, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press 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; DATE: 09/13/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-033020 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240160 First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240162 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election

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and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Kyle Claar and Kristina Claar Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NQM1 Date of Deed of Trust July 28, 2022 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 04, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022053336 Original Principal Amount $750,001.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $743,764.98 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, VILLAGE PINES, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 8956 Village Pines Cir, Franktown, CO 80116.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication : 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press 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; DATE: 09/13/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-23-970009-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240162 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication : 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0156 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/5/2024 9:09:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Richard Schreck and Lisa A Hall Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERs") as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/21/2024 Recording Date of DOT: 3/23/2024 Reception No. of DOT: 2022020775 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $405,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $402,409.46 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 26, 2ND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8334 Stonybridge Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 20126 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, January 8, 2025, 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: 11/14/2024 Last Publication: 12/12/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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, January 8, 2025, 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: 11/14/2024 Last Publication: 12/12/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/5/2024 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS A. BUDA Colorado Registration #: 55727 1700 FARNMA ST, SUITE 1500, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68102 Phone #: 402-636-8330 Fax #: Attorney File #: 6464915.1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2024-0155 First Publication: 11/14/2024 Last Publication: 12/12/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240175

Dated: 9/5/2024 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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

On October 4, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-24-995854-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2024-0156 First Publication: 11/14/2024 Last Publication: 12/12/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0155 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/5/2024 9:21:00 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: Hayes and Bigbee, LLC Original Beneficiary: First Financial Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: First Financial Bank Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/8/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 2/23/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021022484 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $617,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $471,957.29 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: failure to make payments when due to First Financial Bank pursuant to the terms of the Loans 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: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Which has the address of: 10225 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

Original Grantor(s) Leif K. Remley and Simone P. Remley Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Megastar Financial Corp., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2016 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 31, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016018889 Original Principal Amount $363,199.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $304,150.22 Pursuant to CRS §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. Lot 18, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 78-B, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 3633 Rosewalk Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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; DATE: 10/04/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23705 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240175 First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240164 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Terrance D Shumpert, Dequita Shumpert Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWMBS INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2006-OA5, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA5 Date of Deed of Trust January 25, 2006 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 10, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006011954 Original Principal Amount $617,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $886,291.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 62, THE FAIRWAYS FILING NO 1-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Purported common address: 8432 Fairview Court, Lone Tree, CO 80124.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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PUBLIC NOTICES First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press 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; DATE: 09/13/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-996382-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240164 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2024-0158 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/5/2024 9:10:00 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: Hayes and Bigbee, LLC Original Beneficiary: First Financial Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: First Financial Bank Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/30/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 4/1/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021043385 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,334,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $1,272,622.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments when due to First Financial Bank pursuant to the terms of the Loans.

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: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Which has the address of: 10225 S. Parker Road, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 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: 11/14/2024 Last Publication: 12/12/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/5/2024 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS A. BUDA Colorado Registration #: 55727 1700 FARNMA ST, SUITE 1500 , OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68102 Phone #: 402-636-8330 Fax #: Attorney File #: 6472688.2 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2024-0158 First Publication: 11/14/2024 Last Publication: 12/12/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240169 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is

December 18, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006108070 Original Principal Amount $429,267.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $264,310.56

LOT 301, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-R, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 222913416009

Original Grantor(s) Suzanne Sperry aka Suzanne M. Sperry Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for First National Financing Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust October 30, 2017 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017074095 Original Principal Amount $380,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $336,775.48

Pursuant to CRS §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Pursuant to CRS §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

NOTICE OF SALE

given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 1, Block 2, Bradbury Ranch Subdivision Filing No. 6A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 16797 Firebrick Dr, Parker, CO 80134.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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; DATE: 09/24/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23340 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240169 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240161 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) AMY L. GILPIN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Date of Deed of Trust December 13, 2006 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust

LOT 9, BLOCK 1, REATA NORTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 12164 S HIDDEN TRAIL CT, PARKER, CO 80138.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press 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; DATE: 09/13/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 19-023454 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240161 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240163 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) CHRISTOPHER J. LEISGE AND AMBER M. LEISGE Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., SUBSIDIARY OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-FFH2 Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2003-FFH2 Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2003 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2003145552 Original Principal Amount $221,150.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $212,168.55 Pursuant to CRS §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.

Purported common address: 10683 TORRINGTON LANE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press 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; DATE: 09/13/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez

bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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; DATE: 09/24/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO23709 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240172 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240178

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032973

On October 4, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Original Grantor(s) Carl Dean Amann II and Alicyn M. Amann Original Beneficiary(ies) FirsTier Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FirsTier Bank Date of Deed of Trust September 06, 2022 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 07, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022059729 Original Principal Amount $1,113,637.50 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,103,637.50

Legal Notice NO. 240163 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News-Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240172 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) James Henry Raeder and Kelly Kela Ruff Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Lennar Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust May 15, 2023 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 16, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2023020517 Original Principal Amount $481,074.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $476,164.32 Pursuant to CRS §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. Lot 191, STERLING RANCH FILING NO. 3B, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 8182 Mt Princeton Street, Littleton, CO 80125.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: in payment on all its obligations and indebtedness to Lender under multiple loan documents, has permitted mechanic’s liens to enter on Lender’s security interests in property, and has advised Lender and others that it has ceased business, will not pay on any of obligations or indebtedness to Lender and will not finish any of the construction projects in which Lender has a security interest.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Parcel 5, Keene Ranch Filing No. 4, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 2480 Castle Butte Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80109.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIC JONSEN #15076 ALLEN VELLONE WOLF HELFRICH & FACTOR, PC 1600 STOUT STREET, SUITE 1900, DENVER, CO 80202 Attorney File # 21208 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240178 First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240166 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Adamo Building Company, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) The Central Trust Bank d/b/a Bank Central Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Central Trust Bank Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2023 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 27, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2023032180 Original Principal Amount $2,125,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,275,195.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Grantor has failed to adequately protect the Property; Grantor has failed to pay taxes, assessments and impositions levied against the Property; Grantor has failed to keep the Property free of liens for services rendered or materials furnished to the Property; and Grantor has breached certain agreements with the Holder which constitutes a defualt under the Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, Legends Club Subdivision, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

APN: 223336102003 and together with: all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures, all easements, rights-of-way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including, without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters; and all equipment, fixtures, and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Grantor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the Property; together with all accessions, parts and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any of such property; and together with all proceeds (including, without limitation, all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or other disposition of the foregoing property.

Purported common address: 8630 Legends Club Point, Parker, CO 80134.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/5/2024 Last Publication 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

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;

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;

DATE: 10/04/2024

DATE: 09/24/2024

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PUBLIC NOTICES David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joe Price #37924 Husch Blackwell LLP 1801 Wewatta Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 749-7200 Attorney File # 411688-15 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240166 First Publication 11/21/2024 Last Publication 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240167 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) JOHAN LINDSTROM AND LAURA IONESCU Original Beneficiary(ies) BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BELLCO CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust June 28, 2022 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022048079 Original Principal Amount $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $250,175.00 Pursuant to CRS §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. LOT 269, SIERRA RIDGE - FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 14801 KONSTANZ AVENUE, PARKER, CO 80134.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/15/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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; DATE: 09/24/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Chief Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 MAROON CIRCLE, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032645 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240167 First Publication: 11/21/2024 Last Publication: 12/19/2024

Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240177 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Carl Dean Amann II and Alicyn M. Amann Original Beneficiary(ies) FirsTier Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FirsTier Bank Date of Deed of Trust February 03, 2022 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 08, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022009751 Original Principal Amount $350,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $322,100.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: in payment on all its obligations and indebtedness to Lender under multiple loan documents, has permitted mechanic’s liens to enter on Lender’s security interests in property, and has advised Lender and others that it has ceased business, will not pay on any of obligations or indebtedness to Lender and will not finish any of the construction projects in which Lender has a security interest.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 6, Plum Creek Ridge at Castle Rock, Amendment No. 2, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 1025 S. Gilbert Street, Unit A, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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; DATE: 10/04/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Liz Tinney The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIC JONSEN #15076 ALLEN VELLONE WOLF HELFRICH & FACTOR, PC 1600 STOUT STREET, SUITE 1900, DENVER, CO 80202 Attorney File # 21182 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240177 First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240176 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) Sean C Dailey, Amy Lynne Dailey Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. Bank National Association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust November 01, 2021 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021127069 Original Principal Amount $316,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $265,955.32 Pursuant to CRS §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 required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SITUATED IN THE CITY OF PARKER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS LOT 69, PINERY WEST FILING NO. 1-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 6095 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO 80134.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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; DATE: 10/04/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-24-998248-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240176 First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 240174 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Douglas records.

Original Grantor(s) KRISHNA HOWARD-NAPOLEON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust April 21, 2023 County of Recording Douglas Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 24, 2023 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2023016785 Original Principal Amount $417,292.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $413,313.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of

Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. UNIT 4-207 IN BUILDING 4, THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS – BUILDING 4, RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 2022 AS RECEPTION NO. 2022078489, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MARCH 12, 2020 AS RECEPTION NO. 2020018177 IN SAID RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL LAND TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MARCH 15, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. 2023010719, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. AND THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT GARAGE 4-G IN BUILDING 4 AS DEPICTED AND DELINEATED ON THE PLAT OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS – BUILDING 4, RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 2022, AS RECEPTION NO. 2022078489, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED MARCH 12, 2020 AS RECEPTION NO. 2020018177 IN SAID RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL LAND RECORDED MARCH 15, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. 2023010719, IN SAID RECORDS, AND BY THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE TRAILS AT WESTCREEK CONDOMINIUMS (LCE GARAGE ALLOCATION) RECORDED APRIL 21, 2023 AS RECEPTION NO. 2023016692, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 9291 TWENTY MILE ROAD CONDO 207, PARKER, CO 80134.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/29/2025, at Douglas County PS Miller Bldg. Hearing Room, 100 Third St. Castle Rock, CO, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press 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;

Constructing and Improving Stroh Road Through the Utilization of the Town’s Power of Eminent Domain and Directing the Town’s Staff and Town Attorney to Notify All Persons Affected Thereby of the Above-Stated Intent of the Town, and Thereafter to Comply With All Pertinent Provisions of C.R.S. § 38-1-101, et seq., Relating to Good Faith Negotiations The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on December 2, 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. 948118 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press __________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 9.381 A Bill for an Ordinance to Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Parker and the Parker Water and Sanitation District Regarding the Conveyance of Woodman Drive The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on December 2, 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. 948119 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 4.53.9 A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10.09 of the Parker Municipal Code Concerning Public Rights-of-Way Construction, Excavation and Work The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on December 2, 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. 948121 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Pursuant to Section 7-3 of the Town of Castle Rock Home Rule Charter and 31-16-203 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that the Town Council will consider adoption of the following named and described ordinance during its Regular meetings on November 19, 2024 and January 7, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Town of Castle Rock, Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Title of Proposed Ordinance: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.48.010 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code for the Purpose of Adopting by Reference as a Primary Code the 2025 Town of Castle Rock Landscape and Irrigation Criteria Manual Subject Matter Summary: The proposed ordinance adopts by reference the Landscape and Irrigation Criteria Manual as primary code as defined in C.R.S. 31-16-202.

2025 Landscape and Irrigation Criteria Manual

DATE: 10/04/2024 David Gill, Public Trustee in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado By: Adele Martinez

Published by: Town of Castle Rock 100 N. Wilcox Street Castle rock, CO 80104

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Copies of the manual and the entire text of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection on the Town website at www.crgov. com/publicnotices, or at the office of the Town Clerk, 100 North Wilcox, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 during normal business hours, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Carly Imbrogno, Esq #59553 BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010250710 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. 240174 First Publication: 12/5/2024 Last Publication: 1/2/2025 Name of Publication: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 948096 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 4.40.6

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: AMERICAN MULTI-CINEMA, INC. d/b/a AMC CASTLE ROCK 12 has requested the Liquor Licensing Authority of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado to grant an ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY License, as provided by law, at the premises located at: 3960 LIMELIGHT AVENUE, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 A Public Hearing on this application will be held before the Liquor Licensing Authority at the hour of 10 AM or as soon thereafter as possible, on DECEMBER 23, 2024 either at the Town of Castle Rock Offices, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, Colorado, or if circumstances require, via Webex by accessing the agenda with instructions at castlerock-co.legistar.com/ Calendar. At said time and place, any interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the granting of said license.

The completed application and supporting documentation was received, and reviewed for filing, on NOVEMBER 11, 2024. AMERICAN MULTI-CINEMA, INC. has listed the following officers: AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC., ADAM AARON, DANIEL ELLIS, KEVIN CONNOR, SEAN GOODMAN. Legal Notice No. 948103 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County, Colorado, and Case No. 2308-0736P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/ BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 948086 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts PUBLIC NOTICE CHANGE OF NAME HIGHLANDS RANCH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by Order of the District Court, in and for the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, entered on the 27th day of November, 2024, the Douglas County District Court officially changed the name of the Centennial Water and Sanitation District to the Highlands Ranch Water and Sanitation District. As soon as practical, the Court Order will be recorded in the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County and filed with the Division of Local Government and County entities.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that effective immediately, the Centennial Water and Sanitation District will be now known as the Highlands Ranch Water and Sanitation District.

HIGHLANDS RANCH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By /s/ Tammy Essmeier, Chair Legal Notice No. 948123 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

A Bill for an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 11.10 of the Parker Municipal Code Concerning Grading and Earth Movement

Metro Districts

The Town of Parker Council adopted this Ordinance on December 2, 2024.

Budget Hearings

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.

ORDINANCE NO. 1.634

Chris Vanderpool, CMC, Town Clerk

A Bill for an Ordinance Stating the Intent of the Town of Parker to Acquire Certain Property Interests for the Purpose of

Legal Notice No. 948120 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2024 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the DOMINION WATER & SANITATION

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PUBLIC NOTICES DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing at 9250 E Costilla Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 and via teleconference on December 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2025 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2024 budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: Call-In: 872-242-7741; Conference ID: 642 321 445#

information:

The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 .

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC Attorneys for the District

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://www.dominionwsd.org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: DOMINION WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 948122 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice TWIN MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET December 12, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Twin Mesa Metropolitan District (the “District”), County of Douglas, State of Colorado, will hold a organizational meeting at 6:00 PM on December 12, 2024 (the “Board Meeting”) for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, this meeting will be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2024. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed with the Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, and is available for public inspection by contacting specialdistricts@mdavislawoffice.com.

During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed budget. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2025. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed with the Law Office of Michael E. Davis, LLC, and is available for public inspection by contacting specialdistricts@mdavislawoffice.com. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed budget. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget.

Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting may do so via teleconference by dialing (720) 707-2699 and entering Conference ID: 821 3866 6998 or videoconference on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82138666998.

This meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TWIN MESA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC Legal Notice No. 948116 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2025 budget has been submitted to the HAWKVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2025. A copy of such proposed budgets has been filed in the office of Erb Law, LLC, 8480 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3650, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Hawkview Metropolitan District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, via teleconference. If necessary, an amended 2024 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. Any interested elector of the Hawkview Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget.

To access the meeting, use the following

Join Teams Meeting https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting?rtc=1 Meeting ID: 235 623 236 30 Passcode: v577Ns2K

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HAWKVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 948097 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 948082 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Notice of upcoming Denver Basin aquifer drilling project. Parker Water and Sanitation District is seeking bids for the drilling and installation of two Denver Basin aquifer wells. All interested parties, please reach out to Lytle Water Solutions, LLC to request a bid packet at dan.rowe@mooreengineeringinc.com.

Legal Notice No. 948126 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 12/04/2024

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: 12/04/2024 Project Title: 2024 Bridge Maintenance Program Town of Castle Rock Contractor: Critical Pipeline Repair, LLP 6457 N Rector Rd Madison, IN 47250 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 30, 2024, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 30, 2024.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Jason Hauser, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 948128 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District Owner 62 Plaza Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Please email your request for plans for the Highlands Ranch Quebec Remediation Scope of work to include the renovation of landscaping on median on Quebec Street south of Glen Eagle Village Parkway. Removal of existing plant material and irrigation system, installation of concrete raised median, project includes new plant materials and irrigation system.

Electronic Copies of the contract documents will be available on December 9, 2024, at 12:00pm local time. Please send all email requests to Darlene Schow, dschow@highlandsranch.org.

Contractors must obtain Plans by December 18, 2024, at 1:00pm local time.

All questions must be submitted to Forrest Dykstra at fdykstra@highlandsranch. org by December 17, 2024, at 5:00pm local time.

Answers will be provided by December 19, 2024, by 1:00 pm local time Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid will be on December 12, 2024 at 2:00pn Local time, located at 62 Plaza Drive, Man Boardroom All bids must be provided through email by December 19, 2024 at 10:00am local time (email only)

Project Title: 2024 Town Facilities Parking Lot Improvement Project Town of Castle Rock Contractor: A-1 Chipseal Co. dba Rocky Mountain Pavement 2505 E 74th Avenue Denver, CO 80229 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 30, 2024, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 30, 2024.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Jason Hauser, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 948127 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2025 Guardrail Repair Project, CI 2025-002 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of repairing or replacing guardrail components within unincorporated Douglas County.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Keith Burke, Project Manager by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: •

The contract is 150 days with Liquidated damages set at $250 per day. Cost Estimate of $400,000

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For questions regarding this project, please contact the Project Manager, Forrest Dyskstra at fdykstra@highlandsranch.org.

Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District

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Ryan Edwards, Director Legal Notice No. 948106 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Date: November 20, 2024 Project Title: Wolfensberger Road and Park Street Intersection Improvement Project Town of Castle Rock Contractor: TechCon Infrastructure, LLC. 275 E. 64th Avenue Denver, CO 80221 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 23, 2024, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with the Public Works Director, Town of Castle Rock, 4175 North Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 23, 2024.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Ross Stanley, Project Manager

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6 each - Remove and Replace W-Beam Only 4 each - Remove and Replace Steel Posts 4 each - Remove and Replace Guardrails (Complete in Place) 200 lf – Install Guardrail (Complete in Place)

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

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

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

Legal Notice No. 948092 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Second Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 26th day of December 2024, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Vance Brothers, Inc., for the completion of 2024 Townwide Preservation Program (CIP 24-002) and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Vance Brothers, Inc., for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, prov-

ender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 26th day of December, 2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138.

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is William H. Eikenberry # 29565, JONES & KELLER PC, 1675 BROADWAY 26TH FLOOR DENVER, CO 80202, (303) 573-1600.

Legal Notice No. 948112 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Second Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 26th day of December 2024, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Norra Concrete Construction Corporation, for the completion of 2024 Townwide Concrete Replacement Program (CIP 24-003) and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Norra Concrete Construction Corporation, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 26th day of December, 2024, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

Legal Notice No. 948111 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Second Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice Justice Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2024CV30165, Division/Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 24001972 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KENT OAKES AND SUSAN OAKES Plaintiff: v.

JAMES G. PARK; GORDON L. HIMELEIN AND VIRGINIA D. HIMELEIN Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 38, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 50-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO ALSO KNOWN AS: 38 FALCON HILLS DRIVE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126 also known as: 38 FALCON HILLS DR HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on May 21, 2024, 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 2nd day January 2025, 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 $324,951.40 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address

Dated 11/7/2024, Castle Rock, CO Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Kirk Ring, Deputy, Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 947857 First Publication: 11/14/2024 Last Publication: 12/12/2024 Published In: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice 1) 1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS VIN 3M47F9M531669 2) 2019 BMW M850I VIN WBABC4C59KBU96208 3) 2010 HONDA PILOT VIN 5FNYF4H51AB033844 4) 2019 JEEP COMPASS VIN 3C4NJDDB1KT795944 5) 1995 CHEVROLET GEO TRACKER VIN 2CNBJ1861S6931388 6) 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO VIN 1GCEK19T4YZ230344 7) 2016 DODGE RAM 4500 VIN 3C7WRKAJ7GG177334 8) 2008 FORD F250 VIN 1FTSW21R18ED82618 9) 2010 MAZDA MAZDA 6 VIN 1YVHZ8BH3A5M06346 10) 2006 ACURA TL VIN 19UUA66296A032038 11) 2018 JEEP RENEGADE VIN ZACCJBCB6JPG80985 REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139 Legal Notice No. 948125 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Westside Towing, 1040 Atchinson Ct Castle Rock, 80109 has the following for sale: 1) 2014 Nissan Rogue Vin. 790449 2) 2011 John Deere Exc Vin 807103 3) 2006 Jeep Commander Vin.289022 4) 2017 Jeep Gr.Chero.

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Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Dean Johnson, Deceased Case Number 24PR30503 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Walter Dean Johnson Personal Representative c/o Thomas A. Ramunda Jr. 19590 E Mainstreet, Ste. 103 Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 948066 First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dale Arthur Grinwis, a/k/a Dale A. Grinwis, a/k/a Dale Grinwis, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30518 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, located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon Fern Grinwis, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 948131 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEVEN JOSEPH ANDRUSZKA, A/K/A STEVEN J. ANDRUSZKA, A/K/A STEVEN ANDRUSZKA, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30498 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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jody Andruszka Personal Representatoive c/o Parker Law Group, LLC 19590 E. Mainstreet, Ste. 104 Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 948098 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry Richard Lautenbach, a/k/a H.R.Lautenbach. Deceased Case Number: 24 PR 30443 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of County Douglas, Colorado on or before April 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Fred Richard Lautenbach Personal Representative C/O Thomas A. Meyers 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 948090 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Amy Lynn Rasmussen; a/k/a Amy L. Rasmussen; a/k/a Amy Rasmussen; a/k/a Amii Rasmussen, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30527 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 April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Myka M. Landry, ATL for PR Christopher Lawrence Brady PO Box 2276 Elizabeth, CO 80107 Legal Notice No. 948113 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HARVEY WILLIAM BOLEJACK; A/K/A HARVEY W. BOLEJACK; A/K/A HARVEY BOLEJACK. Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30423 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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew Bolejack Personal Representative c/o Parker Law Group, LLC 19590 E. Mainstreet, Ste. 104 Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 948099 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles M. Lillis, a/k/a Charles Maurice Lillis, a/k/a Charles Lillis, a/k/a Chuck Lillis, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30453 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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be

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Kurt Walker owns Pine Canyon Ranch.

His family has been trying to annex into Castle Rock for 20 years. Tired of waiting for the city to act, the Walker family went to the county. Its plan calls for a sophisticated recycled water system and waterefficient homes.

The plan has drawn opposition from Castle Rock and others worried about the potential use of nonrenewable groundwater, and added traffic and congestion.

If the land is annexed into Castle Rock — talks are underway again — the town would likely supply the water, bringing the ranch’s groundwater into its own water system, which uses a combination of surface water, recycled water and groundwater. Castle Rock requires new homes to come with 1.1 acre-feet of water.

Walker said he believes a deal will eventually be reached with Castle Rock. But he defends his family’s use of the nonrenewable groundwater it owns. In Colorado, landowners typically own rights to the water contained in the aquifers beneath their land.

“If I really wanted to maximize the amount of houses on my property, I would not have reduced the water stan-

dard to 0.27. … Our plan would leave about 50% of our groundwater rights in the ground, untouched,” Walker said. “If I was in this just to put as many houses on this property as I could, I would have taken everything out of the aquifer that I could. That could have added 600 or 700 houses onto what we proposed. But we didn’t do that.”

A look into the past

There was plenty of that type of development in the 1970s as Douglas County began to boom. Developers tapped its groundwater repeatedly. The water was so pure, it needed little treatment. Other cities, such as Denver, brought water over mountains from miles away. But here, it could just be pulled up through a water well. This helped keep the cost of building homes low and lured developers who built Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Rock.

But those underground water supplies proved to be fragile. Some aquifers can be recharged from snowmelt and rain, but these, in the Denver Basin, are sealed in rock formations that recharge slowly. As pumping increased, the aquifers declined. Soon, wells began to fail and alarms began ringing.

The water picture today is much different. In 1985, state lawmakers forced well owners to limit their pumping by extract-

ing just 1% of available water supplies each year, in the hope of extending the aquifers’ life for 100 years.

Now, though the Denver Basin aquifers continue to supply millions of gallons of water to Douglas County communities, the declines have slowed, and water districts and municipalities have moved to develop and use renewable surface supplies from rivers, and from recycled water plants.

And the county itself is much more concerned about future water supplies today.

Though it does not own reservoirs and pipelines, it guides water use, as other counties do, by regulating how much water developers must bring to the table before they are approved to begin building.

This year it created its own Water Resources Commission and is creating a 25year water plan. The county has been criticized for not creating a longer-term plan, say 100 or 300 years, as nearby counties have done. But County Commissioner George Teal said the 25-year plan is only a first step.

“We plan on a 20-year horizon right now,” he said. “It doesn’t mean we won’t do a 100-year plan at some point.”

Some say it’s time to stop groundwater use entirely

Steve Boand, a former county commissioner and water consultant, has been

monitoring the health of the county’s groundwater supplies for decades.

He supports lower water requirements for new homes, but he wants the county to go further and outlaw building solely with nonrenewable groundwater, something he acknowledges isn’t on the county’s political radar right now.

“It’s up to community planners to figure out what the right balance is — 0.5 is OK, if a house only needs 0.3, and 0.2 can be allocated to other uses, like park land,” Boand said. “We have to try these things to see if they will work.”

Western Resource Advocates’ Rogers says she’s encouraged by the data, at Sterling Ranch and elsewhere, that shows new homes can be built with much lower water profiles. That they are also likely to encourage more growth is real but less concerning, she said.

“It’s possible that these new standards will mean more homes,” she said. “But growth is happening, and it is going to continue whether it is in Douglas County or other places in Colorado. The fact that the growth is happening in places like Sterling Ranch, where they have all of these efficiencies in place, is a good thing.”

This story was printed through a news sharing agreement with The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonprofit based in Denver that covers the state.

PUBLIC NOTICES forever barred.

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Persons Giving Notice: Gwendolyn H. Lillis 13 Castle Pines Dr. N Castle Rock, CO 80108 Legal Notice No. 948130 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bessie M. Christianson, aka Bessie Mae Christianson, Deceased Case Number 24PR30501 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nancy A. Rankin, Personal Representative c/o Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 103 4th Street, Suite 120 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 948050 First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Billye Joyce Regan, Deceased Case Number: 24PR199 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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

William Y Regan Personal Representative 2355 Outlook Trail Broomfield CO 80020

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wade I. Melton, aka Wade Inzer Melton, aka Wade Melton, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030458 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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

James W. Melton Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No. 948132 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press __________________________________

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on November 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

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 Monday, April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Messner, Personal Representative 5926 Side Saddle Lane Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No. 948107 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

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 April 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 948052 First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024

Legal Notice No. 948133 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carolyn Fitzner, aka Carolyn M. Fitzner, aka Carolyn Marie Fitzner, Deceased Case Number: 24PR201

Public Notice

Jonathan P. Shultz Attorney for Personal Representative 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 200 Parker, CO 80138

Michael Malone, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thanh Van Nguyen, Deceased Case Number 2024PR168

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 28, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before April 14, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Legal Notice No. 948109 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KIT CALVIN RICKETTS, AKA KIT RICKETTS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30402

Estate of Wayne J. Malone, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR108

/s/ Stacey B. Carpenter Stacey B. Carpenter, #42180 Zalessky Law Group, LLC Attorney for Personal Representative, Sunhee Jo Legal Notice No. 948100 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ___________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Petition requests that the name of Leisha Kaye Bicker be changed to Leisha Kaye Smith Case No.: 24C729 By: S Heth Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 948129 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 20, 2024, 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 Jodi Renee Nachtrieb be changed to Jodi Rae Nachtrieb Case No.: 24 C 732 By: S. Heth Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 948093 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 19, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Combined Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Junior Delroy Gill be changed to Delroy Gill Case No.: 24 C 786 By: S. Heth Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 948117 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80129 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: Jill Janz for Minor Child: Garrett Yamada to Change the Child’s Name to: Garrett Janz NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT

BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Kirk Yamada, non-custodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: February 4, 2025 Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: Douglas County District Court, Division 7 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 for the purpose of requesting a change of name for Garrett Hiro Yamada At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: 11/14/23

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The Petition requests that the name of Elizabeth Robinson Propp be changed to Elizabeth Robinson Poisson Case No.: 2024C35583 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 948065 First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on August 23, 2024, 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 Addisyn Harper Ledbetter be changed to Addisyn Parris Ledbetter Case No.: 24C512 By: S. Heth Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 948115 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Christopher A. Erskine, #40093 Erskine Family Law PLLC 300 Plaza Drive, Suite 200 Phone: 303-991-5213 Email: Chris@ErskineFamilyLaw.com

Public notice is given on November 20, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Legal Notice No. 948051 First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The Petition requests that the name of Lenore Anna Alvarez be changed to Lenore Mellissa Jackson Case No.: 24 C 730

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 11, 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 Madelynn Ruth King be changed to Madelynn Ruth Baltimore-King Case No.: 24 C 607

Case No.: 24 C 722 By: S/ Heath Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 948095 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 14, 2024, 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 Benjamin Allen Norred be changed to Benjamin Allen Night Case No.: 24 C 689 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 948089 First Publication: December 5, 2024 Last Publication: December 19, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 5, 2024, 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 Courtney Marie Gasperson be changed to Courtney Marie Cepak Case No.: 24 C 658 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 948053 First Publication: November 28, 2024 Last Publication: December 12, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: S. Heth Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on November 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Legal Notice No. 948094 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The Petition requests that the name of Nolan Jay Ochoa be changed to Nolan Kai Ochou Case No.: 2024 C 571

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

By: S. Heth Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on November 21, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Legal Notice No. 948108 First Publication: December 12, 2024 Last Publication: December 26, 2024

The Petition requests that the name of Camila Rose Kolega be changed to Camila Rose Kolega-Ojeda

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