Lone Tree Voice November 16, 2023 by Colorado Community Media

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Douglas County school board incumbent Susan Meek and candidates Valerie Thompson and Brad Geiger celebrate early results showing they were elected to the school board at Fiction Brewing in Parker.

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Douglas County leaders remember Roger Partridge BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A longtime county official known for his kindness has died, leaving other Douglas County leaders to recall the mark he made. Former Commissioner Roger Partridge died in late October in his mid-60s. Voters elected Partridge in 2012 and reelected him in 2016 to serve four more years in office, a tenure that took him through historic challenges such as the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting. In his day-to-day work as a commissioner, Partridge focused primarily on transportation, open space, wildfire prevention and water conservation. In a statement, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office said it was “deeply saddened” by the news that Partridge passed away. “Commissioner Partridge was a kind and honorable man. He set the example for what an elected official

should be,” Sheriff Darren Weekly said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “He was a good friend and a tremendous supporter of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, as well as the Office of Emergency Management. His loss is personally devastating, and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family.” Commissioner Abe Laydon, one of the county’s three current elected leaders, called Partridge “a true gentleman cowboy who served his county with great faith, commitment and dedication.” As chair of the Douglas commissioners, Partridge “kept meetings light and positive, even when agitators abounded. During the height of his cancer battle, he took negativity from persistent detractors in stride and kept his focus on our governance role,” Laydon said. “Roger never succumbed to pettiness even when it would have been easy to, and always took the high road.” Making an impact

Partridge was raised in a small

Former Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge was elected in 2012 and was reelected in 2016 for an additional four years in office. Partridge passed away near COURTESY OF DOUGLAS COUNTY the end of October.

town in Indiana and received a bachelor’s degree in health and safety education from Purdue University and double master’s degrees in athletic training and physical therapy from West Virginia University and Arcadia University, respectively, according to biographical information from Douglas County. Prior to settling in Colorado, he

worked as an athletic trainer for the New York Jets and at three universities, according to the county. He started his physical therapy practice in Castle Rock in 1987 while living in Littleton and moved to Douglas County in 1994 to be closer to his practice. SEE PARTRIDGE, P22

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Wind Crest opens 4 new pickleball courts BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Pickle-flavored food and drinks were served and staff at Wind Crest, the senior living community in Highlands Ranch, dressed up in pickle costumes for the grand opening of four outdoor pickleball courts. As pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., the idea of courts of their own has been on some residents and staff ’s radar for some time and on Oct. 27, it became a reality. Years ago, Wind Crest staff had chosen a potential location for the new pickleball courts, but it was too close to some of the buildings and some residents raised concerns about the noise and echo. Looking elsewhere, they ended up designing courts near the front entrance of Wind Crest, which is located at 3235 Mill Vista Rd. “We did the initial design and presented it to the pickleball club,” said Craig Erickson, executive director at SEE PICKLEBALL, P5

George Rasmussen (left) and Fred Clift (right) cut the ribbon to four new pickleball courts at Wind Crest senior living community. COURTESY OF COURTNEY BENHOFF The two men lead the community’s pickleball club.

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County Offices Closed Nov. 23 & 24 Douglas County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Wind Crest residents enjoy the community’s new pickleball courts within the front COURTESY OF COURTNEY BENHOFF entrance of the campus.

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Wind Crest. “They said, ‘no, no, no’, the courts are facing the wrong way.” After the team resubmitted a design with a north-south orientation, four courts were constructed, opened and had residents playing immediately. Just within the front entrance of the campus, the courts are about 170 feet from the edge of the court to the apartments, said Erickson. Typically, the pickleball club at Wind Crest has reserved time and plays outdoors at Clement Park in Littleton and indoors at Arapahoe Community College. Therefore, the accessibility of having four courts on site, available for any of the residents to play and learn is an accomplishment for Wind Crest. Wind Crest residents enjoy the community’s new pickleball courts within the front entrance of the campus. “It’s a game changer,” said Fred Clift, who leads the community’s pickleball club. “Because now we can walk to our courts.” Although many residents walk and ride their bikes to the court, there is a campus shuttle that takes residents back and forth from the courts. Both Erickson and Clift do not believe the noise is going to be an issue as there are some noise barriers, such as the courts being near the front road, covered parking and trees to help mitigate the sound. They also noted that there are no resident balconies facing the courts. There may have been initial con-

cerns about the noise, but Clift said there have been no complaints thus far. Additionally, the club is excited to have their own courts as they have seen courts being closed at Congress Park and Eisenhower Park in Denver due to the noise complaints. The courts are strictly for residents. However, guests are allowed to play when invited by a resident. As it is not as intense as tennis, Erickson said pickleball is creating physical activity for residents and is also a very social sport. “You have these points that go back and forth,” said Erickson. “And most any game, people are laughing, and you know, having fun and talking about things.” Clift is a former tennis player and began playing pickleball about 10 years ago. He said what he likes most about the sport is that it’s very good for fitness and cardio. Currently, club members play from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They also host beginner and education courses that teach people about technique and how to score. Having played himself, Erickson said it’s pretty easy to mix in more advanced players with beginners and still have a good time. Wind Crest also purchased a bunch of paddles and balls so that any resident who wants to try, can try before investing. Looking forward to the spring, the club is looking to have a membership along with social events, tournaments and a mentor committee that will help new players start and improve on new skills. “As we age, it’s really good for people to keep moving and this will get you moving on the court,” said Clift.

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Questions about snow removal in unincorporated Douglas County? Do you ever wonder how county roads are prioritized for snow removal? Questions about citizen snow removal responsibilities? Answers to these questions and more can be found by visiting douglas.co.us/snow.

There’s art in every corner of Douglas County. Vote for your favorite. Douglas County ArtEncounters installed over 30 art pieces in public places throughout Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Roxborough Visit the sculptures and then vote for your favorite by Jan. 31, 2024. For art locations, voting online and more, visit artencounters.douglas.co.us

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Centennial Water proposes rate increases for Highlands Ranch BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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The Centennial Water and Sanitation District’s 2024 proposed budget is available for review as the district is proposing a rate increase for next year. The water district is proposing an average 6% rate increase and a new infrastructure investment fee of $7.50 per month. With new rates typically going into effect in the first billing period after Jan. 1, a public hearing will be held during the regular board meeting on Monday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m.. The public is invited to the meet-

ing, which will be held at 62 Plaza Drive in Highlands Ranch. Prior to the meeting, an agenda and an optional Zoom link will be posted to the district’s website Wednesday, Nov. 22 at centennialwater.org. Centennial Water’s General Manager Sam Calkins said the district makes efforts to balance affordability with the need to protect public health and water quality. “Over the last several decades, the district has successfully navigated challenges without significant rate increases,” said Calkins in a press release statement. “We are at a time where we need to make a financial investment in aging infrastructure

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and that can’t be done without increasing rates.” Centennial Water does not collect property taxes and is mostly funded by water rates. Established by the district’s board of directors, rates are based on the cost to deliver water to customers and taking the water to be treated when customers are done using it. Additionally, rates recover the cost of maintenance and operations such as cost for staff, treatment chemicals, utilities, ongoing repairs and capital investments, water acquisition and debt service. As inflation and construction costs increase, Zach Cartaya, director of finance and administration for the district, said in the press release that increasing rates is a necessity at the moment. “These are increasing our operational and capital costs,” said Carta-

ya. “Without the increased revenue coming in from rates, crucial upgrades to our system won’t be possible.” On the district’s website at centennialwater.org/proposedbudget, the budget document shows Centennial Water’s expenditure plan for the ensuing year. It identifies the resources and revenues available to fund it. The website also includes a summary fact sheet that shows the rate comparison of other local water providers such as Parker Water and Sterling Ranch. The estimated annual water and wastewater bill for a typical single family residence is just over $1,300, according to the summary fact sheet. According to the district, the rate increase is necessary to enable Centennial Water to continue to deliver efficient operations and investment for today and for the future.

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County names members of new water commission BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Months of discussion on who will help decide the future of water supply in Douglas County have come to an end now that county leaders have chosen 11 members of a new volunteer board, including a name that one county leader especially objected to. “I still have concerns with Sean Tonner” being placed on the board, said Commissioner Lora Thomas. Thomas has pointed to Tonner’s connection to a proposed plan to pump water to Douglas County from Southern Colorado. The forming of the new volunteer board — the Douglas County Water Commission — comes against the SEE WATER BOARD, P25

One of the large bodies of water in Douglas County, pictured from near Havana Street and Castle Pines Parkway in August. The Rueter-Hess Reservoir is a drinking-water storage facility owned and operated by the Parker Water and Sanitation District, the PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD entity that provides drinking water to much of Parker and some nearby areas.

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School board candidate Davon Williams turns himself in Englewood Police Sgt. Ed Disner leave.” quest for comment from the Herald Englewood man bonds out confi rmed in a Nov. 7 email to the NCIC is the National Crime Infor- on Nov. 6. BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After weeks of community concern culminating in active searches by the Englewood Police Department, unopposed school board candidate Davon Williams turned himself in on an outstanding warrant Nov. 6. Glendale police confirmed that he turned himself in at their facility on the morning of Nov. 6 and was processed and released around 9 a.m. Englewood police also said Williams had bond paperwork on Nov. 6, and Lexis CourtLink, a court records database, shows an entry on Nov. 6 saying “Release Warrant on Bond.”

Englewood Herald that the department’s Impact Team went looking for Williams on Nov. 6 in connection with an arrest warrant stemming from an accusation of car theft that occurred in Adams County in 2019. A search of Colorado court dockets shows no pending court dates in the case as of Nov. 7. “They ran his name through NCIC prior to attempting to pick him up on his warrant and the warrant was still active at that time,” Disner said. “They were able to talk to him as he was leaving his residence a few hours later and he had bond paperwork from Adams County Courts from earlier in the day. His warrant was no longer in the NCIC system at that time, so he was allowed to

mation Center, a computerized index of criminal justice information based at FBI headquarters. The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office Warrant Section confirmed and a search on the agency’s warrant database no longer shows a warrant for Williams. Sgt. Adam Sherman, Adams County Sheriff ’s Office public information officer, confirmed that if there is no longer a warrant in their system, then Williams was processed. He noted that the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office did not take Williams into custody, and the Adams County Detention Center has no record of Williams being detained there. Williams did not respond to a re-

On Nov. 2, the Englewood Police Department confirmed that they were trying to locate Williams to arrest him for the Adams County arrest warrant, which court records showed had been active since January 2020. The incident that led to the filing of Adams County car-theft charges occurred in 2019 when Williams was 29 years old. He was convicted in earlier car-theft and theft felonies that occurred in 2012 and 2013. In a Nov. 2 email to the Englewood Herald, Williams said, “I have counsel dealing with this. No comment.” Running unooposed, Williams remains set to join the Englewood School Board with the swearing in ceremony set for Dec. 5.

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Meek, Geiger, Thompson elected to school board 3 defeat conservatives BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A high voter turnout in Douglas County boosted school board candidates Susan Meek, Brad Geiger and Valerie Thompson over a more conservative slate of candidates, upsetting the Republican status quo for the school board. With over 143,000 ballots counted as of 4:23 p.m. Nov. 8, Meek, Geiger and Thompson have comfortable leads over candidates Andy Jones, David DiCarlo, Jason Page and Maria Sumnicht. Meek, Geiger and Thompson ran as the Community Choice, Community Voice coalition with a platform of retaining and attracting teachers, restoring community trust and ensuring safe and welcoming schools for all students. Jones, Page and Sumnicht ran as the Best DCSD slate, a conservative campaign with a platform of school safety, academic excellence, parents’ rights and expanding career and technical education. Despite Jones, Page and Sumnicht running as conservatives, only DiCarlo was endorsed by the Douglas County GOP. DiCarlo was the only conservative candidate who opposed ballot measures 5A and 5B, which aimed to increase school funding through tax dollars. About 92,000 people voted in the 2019 Douglas County school board race and more than 118,000 voters participated in 2021, when the current board majority was elected. That election was seen as a mandate from voters pushing back against covid pandemic restrictions. So far, more than 124,000 voters participated in the school board election this year, the highest turnout in recent school board elections. Meek, who was first elected to the board in 2019, has now seen overwhelming voter support for two elections in a row. In 2019, Meek beat Jones by more than 2,200 votes and this year, that margin widened to more than 7,300 votes. On election night, Meek said she feels that along with Geiger and Thompson, they will represent the majority of Douglas County. “I think the majority aligns with what we’ve said about student-centered decision making and ensuring we’re tack-

Douglas County school board candidates Brad Geiger, Susan Meek and Valerie Thompson canvas for their slate, the Community Voice, Community Choice coalition, in Douglas County. Geiger, Meek and Thompson are running on a platform of ensuring a safe, welcoming culture, supporting staff and restoring community trust. PHOTO COURTESY COMMUNITY VOICE

ling local issues, not national agendas,” Meek said. “One of our community’s top concerns is a loss of trust in our board, so that was central for us and our campaigns.” Geiger echoed Meek in his comments on election night, saying voters showed their support for strong public education. Geiger received 48% of the vote. Geiger ran against Page and DiCarlo who split the Republican vote. Page had 29% of the votes while DiCarlo had 23%, according to the latest election numbers. “If you look at the voter demographics, we could not have the majority we have without Republicans and unaffiliated voters saying that competence matters and worrying about what’s best for the district, not national issues, is the most important thing,” Geiger said. Douglas County voters are 33% Republican, 18% Democrat and 47% unaffiliated, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. A statement from Best DCSD said the candidates are grateful for the voters and their supporters, as well as congratulated Meek, Geiger and Thompson. “We are grateful to all the members of the Douglas County community we were able to meet throughout our campaign who trusted us with their vote,” the statement said. “We are also appreciative of those who worked so hard to help us on our campaign journey. We’d

like to congratulate Susan, Valerie and Brad on their victory and hope they will seek academic excellence, safety and security, and parent, teacher and community partnerships in Douglas County Schools.” DiCarlo said in a statement that he was thankful for the support he received and lamented the split vote in his race. “The school board leadership and my opponent’s campaign manager set up an unfortunate three-way race when they appointed and ran a pro-tax candidate to challenge me,” he said. “Though we had hoped for a better outcome, we all knew it was going to be difficult when it became clear they were willing to sacrifice three board seats for a tax increase. I am thankful for the outpouring of support I received throughout the campaign and I’m confident conservative candidates will be able to build on what we accomplished and do better in future elections.” In a statement from the Douglas County GOP Chair Steve Peck, Peck called Page a “spoiler candidate.” “Based on the preliminary results, a majority of voters were clearly seeking a conservative representative of the district, and that was Mr. DiCarlo, who earned more than 75 percent support from the party in May 2023,” Peck said. “I hope Republicans learn a important lesson from this cycle that ignoring and shunning the Republican Party will always be a recipe for disaster.”

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Wil Crossley works on a laptop at the checkout counter of Modern Vintage Marketplace in Highlands Ranch on it’s opening day, Nov. 1. Crossley co-owns the new store PHOTO BY RACHEL LORENZ with his wife Kelly Crossley, who runs the business.

Modern Vintage Marketplace opens in Highlands Ranch BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A year after her exit from corporate America, Kelly Crossley has taken a leap and launched a store in Highlands Ranch full of pieces she loves. Modern Vintage Marketplace, which opened on Nov. 1, carries home decor, collectibles, men’s and women’s clothing, and hundreds of other items that have caught the first-time business owner’s admiring eye. “Each piece is uniquely picked by mostly me,” said Crossley, who pre-

viously worked in information technology and employee engagement. Some products are selected by Wil Crossley, her husband and partner in the new endeavor. Long before she started her adventure in retail, Crossley said she had curated a collection of items from her own life that were beautiful or well-made or held special meaning. A fan of vintage glassware and handbags, she enjoys searching estate sales, thrift stores and the internet for SEE MODERN VINTAGE, P24

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Authorities chase, apprehend suspected car thief BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office arrested Armon Chism, of Denver, after responding to a report of a vehicle theft, which led to a short on-foot pursuit in a Highlands Ranch community. On Nov. 6, patrol deputies responded to a report of an in-progress vehicle theft on Mill Vista Road. Authorities immediately established a perimeter. According to Douglas County officials, as deputies searched the area, the vehicle was located with an occupant in a parking garage on Mill Vista Road. According to a press release from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, the suspect vehicle allegedly

attempted to back out of a parking space and as the deputy activated the patrol vehicle’s emergency lights and pulled forward towards the suspect he accelerated the vehicle to move forward. The suspect vehicle scraped and collided with the front passenger side push bumper of the patrol vehicle, then allegedly proceeded to run a stop sign and sped away. Following a short pursuit, the suspect vehicle spun out of control and rolled backwards into a metal railing where it was then pinned in place by deputies. A short foot pursuit followed along with a taser deployment, with police tracking down Chism and placing him under arrest. Through an investigation, deputies established probable cause

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Two Douglas County Sheriff’s Office vehicles block a stolen vehicle following a short pursuit. Suspect of the vehicle theft has been arrested. COURTESY OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

that Chism was a suspect in an earlier vehicle pursuit of a stolen Hyundai Tucson at the Colorado Boulevard and County Line Road intersection as he was allegedly found in possession of the stolen ignition key. The Hyundai vehicle was recovered nearby, according to the sheriff ’s office. In the press release, Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said they will not allow criminals to vic-

timize citizens. Chism was booked into the Douglas County Jail for suspected motor vehicle theft, vehicular eluding, obstructing a peace officer, protection order violation, possession of a controlled substance – fentanyl – and criminal impersonation. “We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community and will continue to work tirelessly to protect our residents and their property,” said Weekly. CLOG-FREE GUTTERS

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Find a property tax solution but keep it simple in new session

or the upcoming legislative special session to address property taxes, I urge my colleagues to follow a basic military principle: KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid). Special sessions are truncated. They are neither the time nor the place for a grandiose reworking of tax law or addressing multiple issues that are not central to easing the shock of 40-100% property tax increases. If this is a legislative fire emergency warranting a special session, we need to focus on the fire. Particularly when this is an “emergency” of our own making. After being elected, I repeatedly inquired into what was being done about property taxes. It was the Titanic of issues for which no one seemed concerned. If no one was addressing the issue, as a newly elected member assigned to the Finance Committee, I was willing to make the effort to do so. But I was repeatedly told that the

governor’s office was working on a plan and to leave the issue alone. By March, however, I still had heard nothing. So, in the spirit of “a good plan now is better than a perfect one later,” when a GOP colleague brought forward a bill to limit property tax rises to 5%/year for three years, I was willing to cosponsor that effort. That did not mean we had to leave the issue alone for three years or that 5% would have been the cap signed into law. A short-term band-aide, however, would have bought time to sort out a long-term solution. A solution that could have been socialized, publicized and, in the parlance of the state house, “stake-holded”. I was warned that the Governor’s office was working on a plan and that the legislature needed to wait.

GUEST COLUMN Robert Marshall

But when the GOP bill came to the Finance Committee, I broke ranks to vote for this “time out” bill, which was defeated 5-6. When the governor’s plan was finally presented in the last days of the session, I could not receive a straight answer to basic questions regarding how the law would impact local governments in my district. And when I finally insisted on simple declarative answers, the answers were wrong. With more concerns regarding process rather than substance, I was one of seven Democrats to vote against the referred referendum that became Prop. HH. And I have no doubt that the process and complexity behind Prop HH is what led to its decisive rejection by nuanced swing voters who are not swayed by political slogans or rigid ideology. So as we head into this special session, I urge colleagues to keep in mind

past mistakes and not create a rushed Wile E. Coyote ACME contraption of a solution that will not restore the trust and confidence of Colorado’s voters. With only a few days in a special session, we should focus on a shortterm stop-gap solution to buy time to create a long-term, transparent, and easily understood solution in open session. Given that we have had a national core inflation rate of 13% over the past two years, a stop-gap along the lines of a 15-20% cap for property tax rises due to reassessments (without improvements) or a property tax exemption of a baseline amount that would reflect a statewide rise of 15-20% (e.g., the first $100K of value), would likely be the ideal “emergency” solution for an “emergency” special session. Robert Marshall is the House Rep. for District 43, which primarily covers Highlands Ranch in Dougals County.

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e celebrated Veterans Day over the last week, and I love it when the community FROM THE does special things to EDITOR honor these men and women who have served in our armed forces. For me, one ceremony was more emotional Thelma Grimes than I had expected. At Indian Ridge Elementary School in Centennial, my sons asked me all week to bring my dad to their special assembly. They asked more than once and were excited to show some pride in their grandpa. On a funny side note , we have had to explain to my 7-year-old more than once that Papa is not old enough to have served in World War II. We explained instead that Papa was in Vietnam and served with honor. During the short assembly, the school’s principal, Matt McDonald, said something I absolutely loved hearing to all the students between preschool and fifth grades. Mr. McDonald told the students that the assembly is not the only time to thank a veteran. He told the students when they see a veteran wearing a hat or shirt in the community to say thank you then as well. He told them it’s important to tell these men and women that we appreciate their service anytime. This is a great lesson to teach our youth. It teaches them that it’s not just about honoring people for one day, but instead as a matter of routine. As for my dad — I have written regularly about him having a rough year and nearly

dying twice. He is better now. Back on track but still not overly energetic and doesn’t get out a lot. I asked him to go with me to the school. He was a bit confused at first as we sat among 200 kids in a noisy gymnasium. As the assembly went on the choir performed a thank you song, all of the kids sang each of the songs in honor of each branch of the military, and every veteran attending the event was asked to stand up. After the ceremony, all of the kids lined the elementary school hallways, and each veteran was asked to walk along the route. Every single student participated in clapping and saying thank you to every veteran. As we were walking out, Mr. McDonald also shook my dad’s hand. Several of the teachers and staff who have come to know our family this year — and know what my dad has been through — took moments to hug him. My dad quietly told me — “This made me cry.” My dad is Mr. Rough and Tough. Having him say he was brought to tears says a lot. For me, having so many in those hallways shows support not just my dad but for our family, and is part of the reason I love community schools where parents, teachers, and students are a part of our family. While I love what Douglas and Arapahoe counties did with the Operation Green Light program, and I love other ceremonies held throughout the community — this one at the school ,with young students truly showing appreciation, will now hold a place in my heart forever. Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank you, Sonya

For 25 years, I’ve enjoyed reading Sonya Ellingboe’s column, first in the Littleton Independent and now in the Centennial Citizen. Ms. Ellingboe didn’t just list events around town; her articles were so knowledgeable and informative that I was often inspired to attend things I might otherwise have missed. Best wishes to her in retirement! I hope you can find a reporter to continue her work. Lynn Cleveland Centennial Have faith in the future

Most parents have concerns about their child becoming an adult and think they face an increasingly tough world, a concern throughout time. Every generation has had its challenges and advantages. My parents faced fighting in WW2 with limited food, gas, tires, sugar, jobs and other hardships. Yet, they survived and raised a wonderful and creative family with enough food on the table and at least one pair of shoes each. When I became an adult, every male faced the Vietnam draft. “Have you fulfilled your military obligations?” was the 1st question on a job application. Interest rates for a home were 7.5%+++ and there was an electricity shortage nation-

wide. Granted, home prices were much less but so equally were wages. We found jobs, ways to afford a home and raise a family, though not always easy. Our children became adults at a time of extreme interest rates and economic hardships. They found a way to find success, friends and raise a family. Our granddaughter found ways to get thru college, find love, marry, begin saving for a home and is looking forward to starting a family. Our grandsons are getting through college, studying and working hard toward their 2nd graduation in May and ready to “fly” where ever the world takes them. My mother told me “I’m sorry to leave this world to you.” Generation to generation to generation to generation, every parent is concerned for their children to become adults, just part of being a parent. If we have taught them perseverance, there should be no hand-wringing, only hope for the future. Every generation has faced its challenges and through perseverance has thrived. The next generations can and will do the same. Leanna Palmer Castle Rock SEE LETTERS, P15

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Wrong priorities

Colorado is facing a perfect storm of challenges that require clear-eyed, sober-minded leadership from our elected leaders at the state and federal level. Unfortunately, it appears our public officials are distracted pursuing personal vendettas instead of addressing the issues affecting everyday Coloradans. Inflation is a prime example. Our state is not only home to the worst restaurant price inflation; the Denver Metro has the worst inflation problem of any metro area in the United States. These seemingly unstoppable price increases are cutting into our wages and making it harder to put on the table for our families. Inflation is not the only surge we have seen in our state that our government has failed to take action against. Reports from this spring found our state to have the highest rate of violent crime victimizations among the 22 most populous states in the country, with rates soaring to more than double the national average. These are the problems that Colorado residents really care about, and they deserve adequate attention and action from our elected leaders. Instead, the Biden administration and

Attorney General Phil Weiser are busy trying to dismantle American tech companies at the request of their billionaire competitors, draining precious time and resources from our top law enforcement agencies in the process. It’s time for our leaders to set aside these distractions and start taking on the issues impacting Coloradans. Ellen Graham Parker Salute to Sonya

Sonya Ellingboe earned your twopage tribute with years of insightful commentaries about the local art scene, that never — not once — included a negative word about an artist or their art, something that is unheard of in the art world where snarky opinions often shine a light on the author rather than on the individual she or he is writing about. Sonya and I have had numerous interactions; all favorable; all jovial. I dedicated a painting of mine to her in 2018; I remember she blushed when she saw her name on the museum label. A true Soldier of Art, Sonya trooped on even as her physical ability to do so was in decline. And her ever-present smile is something I will always remember about her. Continued trooping, Sonya. Craig Marshall Smith Highlands Ranch

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LIFE Local artists express themselves through forms of metal, precious gems, unique designs BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The heat of the torch, the smell of pickling solution, the sound of metal on a mandrel and the look of a completed piece are common aspects silversmiths and jewelers in the Denver metro area enjoy about their craft. Sarah DeAngelo Jewelry: “Southwest, feminine, natural and detailed”

For Englewood business owner and professional jeweler Sarah DeAngelo, these aspects of the silversmithing system are elements she loves, but they come secondary in her personal process. “I am obsessed with stones and the history of how a stone is formed and how it’s literally the only one in the world like it,” DeAngelo said. She said taking a unique “peace of the Earth” and “turning it into this beautiful treasured something that makes somebody feel more beautiful” is her favorite part of the craft. Originally from Los Angeles, DeAngelo began her career in 1997 after a terrible encounter with a rude customer. DeAngelo said she quit her job and the very next day began selling her pieces door-to-door at different businesses. “I walked out the door and then the next morning I went around

with my little trays of jewelry to a bunch of stores and I got two retail stores that first morning and that sent me on a totally different path,” DeAngelo said. DeAngelo currently has a retail store and studio at 16 E. Girard Ave. in Englewood. She describes her styles as “Southwest, feminine, natural and detailed.” “I make mostly sterling silver. They’re usually hand stamped using Navajo stamps that I buy from the Navajo artists themselves and then (I use) unique gemstones that I literally search the world for,” DeAngelo said. DeAngelo moved into her current location after outgrowing her last studio and while she wasn’t looking for retail, she’s happy she found it and she loves the connections she forms with people. DeAngelo is an established artisan in the industry and she said she was featured in the Sundance Catalog. She said that was a dream goal for her and her work is sold in about 50 stores across the country. She said the jewelry-making community is vast in Colorado because in her experience people seem to appreciate and value homemade items. DeAngelo makes all sorts of pieces including rings, earrings and necklaces but she loves making earrings the most because they’re her favorite type of jewelry to wear. DeAngelo said making a delicate piece can be very meticulous and detail-oriented. “It’s harder than it looks…and it’s very exact,” DeAngelo said. SEE JEWELRY, P17

Metalsmith Sarah DeAngelo works on a piece at her bench in her studio. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

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Velvet Moss Magic: “Edgy, kinky and biker babe”

Artist and metalsmith Katie White works in her chaotic home studio on her next COURTESY OF KATIE WHITE creation.

Jeweler benches sit in the Denver Jewelry Studio for jewelry makers to utilize. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Fellow silversmith and production assistant of DeAngelo’s, Katie White is also enjoying the process of building her own business and finding a balance between her two worlds. White said her specialties in jewelry making are stone setting and intricate stamping work and making things that “excite people and offend them too.” Originally from New Jersey, White moved to Colorado about seven years ago and is now based in Boulder. White sells her pieces in Denver at markets and in galleries. White said she was “stone obsessed” as a teenager. “I was collecting raw stones and I actually started wire wrapping and making mainly pendants and rings out of copper and brass,” White said. During her senior year in high school, White said she was supporting herself, and while she enjoyed making her pieces, she was also selling them as a means of survival. For White, the best aspect of jewelry making, which she has been doing for about nine years, is that it’s a three-dimensional art form. “I really love that metal feels like a resource that I can time and time again manipulate,” White said. “It feels like it can be recycled and repurposed. It feels like there is always a story to any jewelry pieces and anything metal-related.” When she makes a piece, White said she notices a correlation between her mental state and the process. The silversmith said she will start her process off with a “ceremony” whether it’s making a cup of coffee, smoking herbs or cannabis or saying a prayer. “Jewelry making is like putting a little piece of my soul and body energetics into something that someone’s going to wear forever,” White said. White describes her jewelry as different, unique and bold. “I would say my jewelry has a core theme of being alternative,” White said. “I definitely dabble in everything from being edgy punk to almost like biker babe to boho flowy (and) gem-centered.”

White said people enjoy her jewelry which she sells through Instagram, on her website and in five stores in Denver and two in New Jersey. White joined DeAngelo’s studio about three months ago and enjoys executing DeAngelo’s style of wire wrapping and knotting. “What’s cool is I feel like I am honing a lot of my more nitty gritty skills,” White said. “Just making my things look nicer, cleaner, production style and mass quantity.” In her home studio of organized chaos, however, with her own production assistant and canine companion Dobby, White said she’s a “one-man show.” “I move all over the place. I change things. I do have a tendency to go in between projects,” White said. White said she believes she’s “creating magic” in her studio. “I feel like I am working with my hands and get to view magic by the end. I feel like I am an alchemist. I feel like I am connecting to the Earth,” White said. Michelene Berkey: “Not for everyone”

Michelene Berkey is a metalsmith who has made jewelry for a large portion of her life and works from her home studio. Based in Evergreen, Berkey said she designs and makes silver jewelry with high-carat gold accents, gemstones and different kinds of pearls. Originally from New York, the 73-year-old said she has had an interest in jewelry making since she was child. “My grandfather would go to the jewelry exchange in New York and bring home things wrapped up in little pieces of tissue paper and rubber bands,” Berkey said. “I remember standing at the table watching him unwrap these things and just being fascinated with jewelry.” She attended California State of Long Beach, learned her techniques and “never stopped making (jewelry) and designing it.” When she was in California, Berkey said she worked in various jewelry shops in the late 1970s and then she moved to Colorado. She said she didn’t have any jewelry connections and took a break from the craft profession to own and operate her own wallpaper and paint business. Berkey said she returned to full time metalsmithing in 2000. SEE JEWELRY, P18

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“The jewelry that I make is not traditional jewelry. It’s more what they call art jewelry,” Berkey said. “I know how to make traditional jewelry…That’s what I was trained to do but the jewelry that I am making now is made from little sections of cottonwood twigs and just natural things that I find.” Berkey said the traditional process consists of a metalsmith making a piece out of wax, plastering it and then placing it in a “burnout” kiln where the wax is melted away. “What’s left is the void of that particular piece that you’re making and then when you’re ready to actually do the casting you melt your metal and you pour it in and it fills in all of those places where the wax had been originally,” Berkey said. She siad she wants her pieces to have a lot of texture. “It’s an interesting process. The casting is the same as manufacturers would use to make anybody’s traditional wedding ring,” Berkey said. “In my case I am actually burning away the twigs because they burn away just the same as a wax.” Berkey said her work is “not for everyone” but those who love it have responded well to her creations. “The more people have seen it and understood that it’s silver and it’s made from the twigs they’re really fascinated with that,” Berkey said. Berkey sells her work in galleries and she attends various shows throughout Colorado and other states. Denver Jewelry Studio: A place to learn

Berkey is always willing to learn, and said she has attended the Denver Jewelry Studio in Littleton and taken classes in different techniques. The studio has various levels of classes taught by many different instructors and managed carefully by studio owner Judy Brown. “Our studio we call it a maker space. It’s basically for people who have no experience at all in metal smithing or they’re professionals and they’re looking to learn a new technique,” Brown said. Located at 8392 South Conti-

Pieces made by teacher and jewelry maker Judy Brown, who owns the Denver Jewelry Studio.

Artist and jewelry maker Sara DeAngelo stamps a piece at her bench in her PHOTOS BY ELISABETH SLAY studio in Englewood.

nental Divide Road, Unit 104 in Littleton, Brown said Denver Jewelry Studio is open daily, except on Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are four total employees including Brown and 30 contract instructors who travel from all over the country to hold classes. Brown said she purchased the studio from the previous owners in 2018 after teaching there. “I am a retired state auditor for the state of Texas and Colorado and I needed a creative outlet,” Brown said. Brown loves “the endless learning” of metalsmithing. Brown said her style of jewelry is more natural, which was what she was interested in exploring. “For somebody that’s a numbers cruncher I found that I gravitate to the organic because it gave me so much more freedom and a lot of times it mimics nature,” Brown said. “I am always fascinated with not only textures but colors that we find in natural rocks and tree bark.” Brown said her primary technique to do and teach is cuttlebone casting. “It’s a very old technique. They use the cuttlefish. I learned that one in 2007 and I just gravitated to it because I love the texture that you find in that,” Brown said. Brown said she was developing her own style to the technique by making the casting thinner which wasn’t common. This she said is how she also entered the world of teaching. “I love teaching because I love to see people learning to be creative.

ing,” Miro said. Located at 6750 S. Emporia St. in Centennial, Miro said the family opened their retail space 15 years ago. Miro said both her father and her brother are jewelers and the family owns a factory in Lebanon, which is where the business began. The family opened their current location in 2017 and Miro said her father attended college in Colorado and wanted to return. For Miro, the best aspects of what she does are the custom pieces the business creates and seeing it journey over the last several years. “It’s just the custom part of it and being able to take something that has been in our family for a long time and evolve it over time,” she said. Miro explained the business has evolved from bench jewelry to manufacturing and retail. She said they make everything from wedding bands to engagement rings to necklaces to earrings. “The nice thing about custom is you can work with any style because you’re creating it all,” she said. “It’s not like you’re a brand that you have specific styles that you’re working around.” While versatile in design, Miro said she would describe the company’s pieces as classic and trendy. Miro said she is not a jeweler but she works on the back end of the business in purchasing and finance. “I like that it’s a family business that we’ve grown over the generations and we will have for future generations too,” she said.

I think being creative feeds our souls,” Brown said. “All of us need that in our lives in whatever form we have whether it’s cooking or painting.” Brown said for those looking to venture into metal smithing the studio recommends that they take the 30-hour Metalsmithing course and then go from there. She said information on classes can be found on the studio’s website. She said people will learn the basics including sawing techniques, filing, hammering and setting stones. “For us teaching the beginning students all of these techniques they don’t have to buy a lot of equipment to get started at home and they can really express their creativity,” Brown said. Denver Jewelry Studio also offers Open Studio where artisans can pay a monthly fee to utilize its tools. New Denver resident and jewelry maker Jenny Foulkes said she recently moved to Colorado and found the studio. “I needed bench space because my studio is not set up in my home and (Brown) has all the tools, all the solder stations and they’re open all day,” Foulkes said. “I like the warm welcoming atmosphere.” Miro Jewelers: A family-owned business

Maira Miro, marketing and supplies of Miro Jewelers, said her family has been in the jewelry-making business for four generations. “We’re a custom fine jewelry store. We do retail and manufactur-

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Pay tribute to 10th Mountain Division at History Colorado

here are all kinds of stories that get forgotten in the fog of war, stories that need to be retold to give those who served the respect they deserve. That’s the ethos behind Winter Warriors, the History Colorado Center’s,1200 Broadway in Denver, latest exhibition, which is a tribute to World War II’s 10th Mountain Division — the first American troops specifically trained for mountain warfare. “Winter Warriors isn’t just about combat in World War II, it’s also a story of creativity, resilience, ingenuity and the human condition,” said Dr. Chris Juergens, Head of Curatorial Services and Anschutz Curator of Military History at History Colorado, in a provided statement. “This exhibition puts a human face on the inhumanity of war, and highlights the price of freedom that US servicemen and women continue to be willing to pay on behalf of their fellow citizens.” The exhibit opened on Veterans Day and truly takes an expansive and intimate look at the division, from their training at Camp Hale in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains through their breakthrough against the Nazi German Army in the mountains of Italy. The division paid the ultimate price during its time in the fight — about one-third of its members were wounded or killed. According to provided information, the exhibit relied on resourc-

es from the 10th tion,” Juergens stated. “Even those people behind. COMING Mountain Division familiar with the story of these The City of Northglenn aims to ATTRACTIONS Resource Cen- famed Winter Warriors will be cap- present a different picture of the reter — a collection largely donated by veterans of the unit and maintained by History Colorado and the Denver Public Library — and features some never-before-seen items.

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• A fez taken from Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini’s Italian villa when it was occupied by American troops in 1945. • The bow and arrows used by one of the division’s archers. • The uniforms worn by soldiers in training and in combat — as well as those worn by the Women’s Army Corps at Camp Hale and Red Cross volunteers in Italy. • Pieces of art constructed, carved, and etched by soldiers at Camp Hale and on the front lines. The aim of the exhibit is visitors come away with a greater appreciation of a story they may have never heard before. “This is a chance for visitors to embark on a multi-sensory journey that explores the history of the 10th Mountain Division from its origins to its combat service in more detail than ever before seen in an exhibi-

tivated by new details, photographs and objects that bring this history to life.” Find full details atwww.historycolorado.org/exhibit/winter-warriors. Celebrate Thanksgiving with The Last Waltz

When we lost The Band singer/ songwriter Robbie Robertson in August of this year, we lost one of rock’s great troubadours. And that loss will make the annual Thanksgiving tribute to the music of The Band, The Last Waltz, even more special. The 19th annual Last Waltz Revisited will be held at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St. in Denver, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. For those unfamiliar, the concert is a recreation of The Band’s final group performance, which was immortalized by Martin Scorsese in a documentary of the same name. It’s a great communal opportunity to celebrate one of the best rock songbooks. Get tickets atwww.livenation.com. Get a closer look at the Middle East in Northglenn

It’s been difficult lately to turn on the news and not hear something about the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. But that kind of exposure often leaves the stories of the

gion with a screening of Rick Ray’s travel film, “The Promised Land, Adventures in the Middle East: Israel, Jordan and Turkey.” The film will be screened at the Parsons Theatre, 1 East Memorial Parkway, at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21. Visit https://northglennarts.org/for more information. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — St. Paul and the Broken Bones at Ellie Caulkins

Soul music is one of the most elastic music genres we have – there is room for all manner of approaches and subgenres. One of the best examples of this is Alabama’s St. Paul and The Broken Bones, a group that started out with a more traditional style and has evolved into a great purveyor of alternative soul. Their debut album is still one of my favorites, but this year’s “Angles in Science Fiction” is a solid and innovative exploration of the group’s sound. In support of the record, St. Paul and The Broken Bones will be stopping by the Ellie Caulkins Opera House,1400 Curtis St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. They’ll be joined by alt-singer/songwriter Maggie Rose, so make sure to get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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Before winning election to a county leader seat, Partridge served on the Douglas County Planning Commission, the group of residents who advise Douglas’ elected leaders on property development in the county. Once elected as an overall county commissioner, Partridge focused on several different areas of policy. In road projects, he helped oversee the completion of the E-470 highway; the expansion of the Interstate 25 and Lincoln Avenue corridor; the added capacity and safety improvements on an 18-mile stretch of I-25, known as the gap; and the continued expansion and improvements of Highway 85, among other projects. In 2017, Partridge, along with Commissioner Lora Thomas and then-Commissioner Dave Weaver, acquired Sandstone Ranch, the

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pieces. She has an appreciation for things that were made “back in the day” and has learned that others do, too. This realization led her to start buying and reselling unique and vintage goods on digital forums like Mercari and Poshmark. But shipping glass was a “nightmare” and eventually she decided she wanted a brick-and-mortar store. “You’re not paying shipping. You get to touch it, feel it,” Crossley said, describing to Colordado Community Media the in-person shopping experience she’s creating. “You get to try it on … if it doesn’t meet your

(expectation), you don’t have to deal with returning it. So I’m hoping that is a more attractive way to go.” Although about 75% of Modern Vintage Marketplace’s 2,000-pluspiece inventory has been previously owned, the Crossleys are reluctant to use words like used or thrift or resale. Instead, they use the term “rescued” to describe their not-new merchandise. It’s a nod to the idea that they’ve saved quality products from a sorry fate languishing unappreciated at a charity shop or, worse, in a landfill. Crossley said she put the 1,400-square-foot store together with shoppers in mind. She wanted the fitting room spacious and the restroom fun. (It’s tiki themed.) She picked a name for the place that

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The county asked for applications by Aug. 11 but later waived that deadline. The water commission is expected to help create a plan regarding water supply and conservation, among other aspects of water in the county. It’ll consist of unpaid volunteers, according to the county. The three elected county leaders planned to appoint three members per each “district,” or area, of the county, along with two selected “at large,” meaning from the county as a whole. (They later decided to allow people who aren’t residents or landowners in Douglas County to serve on the commission.) They also plan to appoint “alternates” to serve in place of any main members if needed. On top of that, the county plans to appoint a “technical advisory committee” of people with water expertise to help the water commission do its job. The main members of the water commission, named on Nov. 6, include the following. Representing District I, or northeast Douglas County:

• James Eklund, who had worked on the state’s water plan, according to county staff.(Removing the requirement for being a landowner or a resident of Douglas County allowed for choosing Eklund, who told county leaders he is “in the city and county of Denver.”) • Jack Hilbert, formerly one of Douglas County’s elected leaders. • Donald Langley, who serves on the Parker Water board.

• James Maras, a Perry Park Water and Sanitation District board member. • Roger Hudson, a Castle Pines city councilmember. Representing District III, or northwest Douglas County:

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the county as a whole, include Tonner and Tricia Bernhardt, who has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Colorado State University and a master’s degree in environmental policy and management from the University of Denver, according to a LinkedIn page. Details of votes

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Highlands Ranch proves to be dominant hub for boys cross country Rock Canyon, ThunderRidge make history at state BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Despite the residency that Highlands Ranch-based schools in Class 5A appear to hold atop the state cross country rankings, a few still managed to make history this year. Both Rock Canyon and ThunderRidge high schools finished higher than they ever have before, with the Jaguars winning their first state championship after a total score of 96, and the Grizzlies posting a score of 219, which earned them sixth place. But the schools have historically looked up to Mountain Vista, who is often the favorite to win it all each year. For Rock Canyon, finally best-

ing Vista was a milestone to remember. “I’m extremely proud of the boys. They’re a very dedicated group,” said Rock Canyon coach Dan Davies. “This all starts in the first week of June. We run twice a day, a few days a week, and they just were all bought in. They made the sacrifices they needed to.” Davies was named the 2023 Coach of the Year in Class 5A. Last year, the Jaguars left one box unchecked, Davies said, which would become a catalyst for a revenge tour in 2023. The team won their league, won regionals, but fell short at state after a less-than-stellar performance that resulted in a fifthplace finish. In 2022, Rock Canyon finished with a score of 189, two points shy of fourth-place Mountain Vista. “That was their motivation: we’re going to check the last box this year,” Davies said. “Another confidencebooster was we went out to Wood-

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bridge in Irvine, California for that meet because it has some of the best teams in the country. We placed seventh out there and beat some nationally-ranked teams … we just knew it was going to pay off because of their hard work.” The rivalry between Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon helps spur the region’s competition. Other schools like ThunderRidge are beginning to bridge the gap between some of the titans in the area, like Vista, Rock Canyon and Valor Christian. “That was really sweet,” Davis said of beating Mountain Vista. “(Mountain Vista coach) Jonathan Dalby and I are good friends. We go way back. And we’ve gotten the best of them once in a while in league and regional, but it’s been a while at state since we’ve beaten them.” But how deep do rivalries burn in Highlands Ranch? “It is a rivalry,” Davies said, who has been at Rock Canyon for 21 years. “We push each other, and we

know that the state championship is going to through teams like Mountain Vista and Valor who are right down the road, too. And ThunderRidge had a really good team this year. They ran well, and we all know each other, the coaches. It definitely motivates our kids.” Dalby said he can see every school in Highlands Ranch if he climbs to the top of Highlands Point Trail. He’s been the coach at Mountain Vista since 2007, and said he and other area coaches share information and pointers between one another. That fiery blend of competition and collaboration likely helped shift the balance of power from schools in Boulder and Fort Collins to the Highlands Ranch area over the years. They are rivals. But they’re also all good friends who want each other to succeed, he said. “You just kind of learn from each SEE CROSS COUNTRY, P27

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do well at the state meet, but I was just really happy for Dan and his coaching staff,” Dalby said. “We’ve had some close battles over the years at the state meet and it was our turn to take second to him. I know how hard he works for those kids and it was definitely well-deserved for him.” Looking at the all-state selections for 2023, several runners from Highlands Ranch were honored:

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other and share from each other. And the kids see it,” Dalby said. “When your next-door neighbor is having success, it’s probably pretty natural for teenage kids to want the same type of success. Our coaches are friends, but our kids hang out a lot, too. And success becomes contagious.” First Team Brian Kelly has been the head Mountain Vista junior Benjamin cross country coach at ThunderAnderson ThunderRidge senior Ridge for five years, but he’s been Owen Casselman Valor Christian coaching track and cross country at senior Dan Eike Rock Canyon juthe school for closer to 16 years. nior Owen Whitney Last season, the Grizzlies finished 11th at state with a score of 266, but Second Team made their huge jump to sixth place Valor Christian junior Kaeden at 219 this season. Dendorfer Rock Canyon senior “What we’ve been able to do the Rock Canyon’s boys cross country team made history in 2023, winning the Class 5A Brady Hill last few years is just kind of get an state championship for the first time. The Jaguars have historically finished behind amazing group of kids and an amaz- Mountain Vista, but this season they got the best of their close rival. COURTESY PHOTO Honorable Mentions ing community just able to buy in Mountain Vista freshman Benand commit to putting in the hard lands Ranch, students have the flex- willing to step up and take on the jamin Adams Valor Christian junior work in the summertime,” Kelly ibility to go to the school of their challenge,” Kelly said. Judah Crooks Rock Canyon junior said. “Just doing all those little, tiny choosing, which helps. For now, Dalby will let Davies Jack D’Souza Rock Canyon senior things they need to do and buying “I think what we’re starting to see have this one. And he knows Valor Jackson West into being a ThunderRidge athlete.” now is there’s more of a balance,” isn’t going anywhere and ThunderFor the full list of the boys cross While Kelly would like to take Kelly said. “You’re getting a ton of Ridge is coming. country 5A state results, visit credit for changing the culture at kids that start to see that you can go “Of course I want to see our kids CHSAANow.com. ThunderRidge, he said he’s really to any of these schools, and honestjust been blessed with stellar stu- ly have a good experience and really dent athletes. do well. And I think the competition “There’s just an abundance of tal- naturally breeds like, ‘Hey, we want ent in the area. There’s just a lot,” to keep up with them,’ and I think Kelly said. “I mean I’d like to say that’s really beneficial.” I have an impact, but realistically But it starts with doing the work in you’re really fortunate to have tal- the summer, both Kelly and Davies ented kids that come into the build- said. That means running multiple ing, and your job is to not screw it times a day, every day, when no up. If you see that you have the tal- one is watching or cares how hard ent, then what you do is you try to you’re working. foster it, and give kids every chance When you put that work in, the they can to be successful.” success comes and you’re not surFor years, Mountain Vista ran the prised. show in the area. It’s continued im“When you have so many kids that provement from schools like Thun- know they can run with each other, Presented by The Colorado Sun derRidge that helps tip the scales a then races, league championships, bit. all those become more important But Kelly explained that in High- and really matter. As long as they’re

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Mountain Vista wins second round, to face Cherry Creek BY JIM BENTON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Mountain Vista’s Jack Blais and his teammates took care of business against Castle View on Nov. 10. The win helps as the team prepares for a bigger challenge as the 5A state playoffs continue. Blais and the Golden Eagles rolled to a 52-20 second round playoff win over the Sabercats. Now - Mountain Vista will face four-time defending state champion Cherry Creek (11-0) in the quarterfinals on Nov. 17. Mountain Vista (9-2) grabbed a 20-6 halftime advantage and then

pulled away in the second half and had a 49-14 lead with 4:44 late in the third quarter. The Golden Eagles outscored the Castle View 32-13 in the final two quarters. “I thought we struggled early,” said Vista head coach Garrett Looney. “We had a pretty rough first half offensively but our defense played lights out. We made some adjustments at half and our kids responded and came out on fire in the second half.” Blais, a 5-foot-7, 150 pound junior, rushed for 138 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also caught five passes.

Jack Blais of Mountain Vista (6) ran for 138 yards and three TDs and caught five PHOTO BY JIM BENTON passes in Vista’s second-round playoff win over Castle View.

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T otal D esc rip tion $ 16,750.00 Due to 18th Judicial DistrictJUVENILE 3M COMPANY 5,156.23 Sign Parts & Supplies 53 CORPORATION LLC 34,946.00 Glendale Dog Park 53 CORPORATION LLC 9,737.91 Ridgeglen Way Emergency Repair A & J LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION 23,870.55 Irrigation Services A & M MECHANICAL LLC 3,100.00 Slope Repair ABBEY , EUNICE SANTOS 128.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees ABDULAZIZ, MOHYEDDIN QASIM 61.21 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS INC 2,303.06 Clothing & Uniforms ACADEMY SPORTS TURF LLC 213,465.00 Turf Replacement Highlands Ranch Stadium ACORN PETROLEUM INC 205,573.63 Fleet Tanks Fuel ACTON HYBRID ACADEMY OF CASTLE ROCK 200.00 Security Deposit Refund ADAMS, CHELSEA I 395.16 Travel Expense ADAPTIVE INTERVENTIONS 14,146.67 Mental Health Services ADOLFSON & PETERSON CONSTRUCTION 5,000.00 Escrow Payable ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT 31,647.80 Professional Services ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 4,620.00 Waste Bags ADVANCED TRAFFIC PRODUCTS INC 2,493.00 Traffic Signal Parts ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA 33,034.44 Professional Services AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 3,865.99 Bayou Gulch Road Project AGING RESOURCES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 165,019.00 Senior Services Grant ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC 3,324.20 Alcohol Monitoring Fees ALERT MEDIA INC 5,687.00 Purchased Services ALFRED BENESCH & COMPANY 19,230.71 Professional Services ALL COPY PRODUCTS 1,680.00 Mail Sorter Machine ALL METRO DOOR & DOCK SERVICES INC 159.90 Repair & Maintenance Service ALLEN, STEPHEN 68.40 Travel Expense ALLHEALTH NETWORK 9,501.61 Mental Health Services ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICE 78,618.59 Security Services ALPACA BREEDERS OF THE ROCKIES 100.00 Security Deposit Refund ALPINE APPRAISAL SERVICES 3,060.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees ALSTON, MARSHA 781.05 Travel Expense ALTITUDE SIGNAL LLC 98,452.53 Repair & Maintenance Supplies AM SIGNAL LLC 7,354.21 Traffic Signal Parts AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION 3,104.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent ANKENBRANDT, STEPHEN 64.62 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ANOTHER SCENE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 44,925.00 Wildfire Mitigation Project ANTIQUE BOTTLE COLLECTORS OF COLORADO 200.00 Security Deposit Refund AON CONSULTING INC 33,800.00 Consulting Fees APDC COLORADO LANGUAGE CONNECTION 1,446.75 Professional Services ARAPAHOE COUNTY 14,194.59 Software/Hardware Subscription, Support & Maintenance ARAPAHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES 5,754.84 Software/Hardware Subscription ARCHITERRA GROUP INC 6,487.55 Parks & Recreation Improvement ARGIS SOLUTIONS INC 21,900.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency ARMORED KNIGHTS INC 2,084.70 Armored Car Services AT&T MOBILITY 170.00 Professional Services ATKINS NORTH AMERICA 51,503.27 Yosemite C-470 Project & Bayou Gulch Road ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS LLC 2,897.58 Road Repair Services ATTWOOD PUBLIC AFFAIRS 6,250.00 Professional Services AUSTIN, SHANNA 92.95 Travel Expense AUTOMATED BUILDING SOLUTIONS 15,705.00 HVAC - Justice Center AUTOMATED LOGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES 2,063.75 Service Contracts AVERETT, ASHLEY 317.22 Travel Expense AVERY, DANIEL 293.72 Travel Expense AXIOM HUMAN RESOURCE SOLUTIONS 204.16 Computer Supplies AXON ENTERPRISE INC 1,403,771.05 Software/Hardware Subscription AZTEC CONSULTANTS INC 27,765.00 Property Monument Rehabilitation A TEC SURVEYING AND LOCATING 8,310.00 Traffic Signal Utilities BACH, ENGA 412.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees BACK 40 MOWING AND SEEDING LLC 8,470.00 Professional Services BARE, JEANETTE 75.33 Travel Expense BARNES, DENISE 17.49 Travel Expense BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC 450.00 Recruitment Costs BAUER, TROY ADAM 53.37 Fee Refunds Clerk & Recorder BCER ENGINEERING INC 1,953.75 Professional Services BEACON COMMUNICATIONS LLC 42,984.26 Audio and Video Room Upgrades BEACON COMMUNICATIONS LLC 64,356.49 Audio Visual Parts BEAR ELECTRIC INC 295.00 Professional Services BECKER-ROSSI, ASPEN 39.96 Travel Expense

BECKNER, ROGER KENDALL BEISSEL, GAVIN D BERGHAHN, MELVIN BERRY, DUNN, MCNEIL & PARKER LLC BETHLEHEM AFWORK EYOB BJORK, PATSY BLACK HILLS ENERGY BLACK, CARRIE BLUMENGOLD, CRAIG BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY

147.54 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 201.10 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 68.06 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 9,947.50 Technology Consulting 68.06 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 10.00 Travel Expense 32,955.85 Utilities/Gas 449.22 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 884.26 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 9,400.00 State-CDOT Supplemental Agreement BOBBITT, MICHAEL 122.11 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES 75.00 Fuel for Equipment Rental BOND, KEVIN 57.64 Travel Expense BOND, RUSSEL 94.61 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BOYD, KAREN & LANDON 47.78 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BRAINCODE CENTERS 90.00 Mental Health Services BRANNAN AGGREGATES 94,981.09 Aggregate Products BRAY, KEVIN SHELDON 1,324.93 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BRIDDLE, JAMEY 207.00 Travel Expense BRIDGEVIEW IT INC 8,195.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency BRITE, CHRISTINE 650.00 Tuition Reimbursement BROWNING, JIM 68.80 Travel Expense BRUMMETT , SHERYL 412.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees BUCKEYE CLEANING CENTER OF DENVER 9,966.19 Janitorial Supplies BURBACH MECHANICAL 679.11 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder BURNETT, CHRISTOPHER LEE 154.58 Travel Expense BURNS FIGA & WILL PC 4,285.50 Legal Services BURSELL, JEFFREY 37.06 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CAIRY, MICHAEL 150.05 Travel Expense CALDWELL EQUITY PARTNERS INC 1,000.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CALDWELL, KELLY 30.79 Travel Expense CAMERON JAMES COATES LLC 5,862.50 Contract Work/Temporary Agency CARAVEO, EMILY 120.52 Travel Expense CAREY, BRIAN SCOTT 627.22 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CARING COMMUNITIES OF COLORADO 110,270.00 Mental Health Services CARRAWAY, DAVID L 55.84 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CARTER, KATHERINE 193.02 Metro Area Meeting Expense CARTER, KATHERINE 211.20 Travel Expense CARTER, PRECIOUS CHERETTA 378.56 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CASI COLORADO ASPHALT SERVICES 3,214.60 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler CASTLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1,250.00 Leadership Tuition CASTLE ROCK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 6,846.07 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts CASTLE ROCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 3,982.20 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts CASTLE ROCK COMPOSTING 6,770.86 Waste Disposal Services CASTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET 75.00 Security Deposit Refund CASTLE ROCK FORD 4,545.97 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts CASTLE ROCK MICROWAVE LLC 66,315.56 Stone Canyon Project CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER 50,000.00 Transportation Services Grant CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CENTRAL COLORADO 5,675.00 Community Support CCMSI 23,140.31 Workers Compensation Claims CDIA-COLORADO DRUG INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION 4,000.00 Instructor Fees CELEBRITY CUSTOM HOMES 2,500.00 Escrow Payable CENTER COPY OULDER, INC. 7,750.35 Office Supplies CENTRAL SALT LLC 26,153.01 Salt & Other Ice Removal CENTURA HEALTH 600.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services CENTURY LINK 19,466.98 Telephone/Communications CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 37,437.75 Accounting & Financial Services CHARM-TEX INC 1,175.50 Prisoner Maintenance Supplies CHATEL, MEGAN 19.80 Travel Expense CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 31,988.25 Business Center Drive Project CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 15,750.00 Flagger Services CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 6,000.00 Justice Center Repairs CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 3,000.00 Parker Yard Repairs CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC 7,800.00 Sandstone Ranch Repairs CHEOL, SIM HYUN 175.53 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER AUTHORITY 4,395.60 Cherry Creek Basin Fees CHERRY VALLEY ELEMENTARY 200.00 Security Deposit Refund CHRISTENSEN, NEAL, CPA 220.00 Instructor Fees CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS 500.00 Temporary Construction License CHURCH OF THE ROCK 8,741.15 Emergency Rent Assistance Funding C-I LEASING COMPANY 43.54 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CINTAS CORPORATION 1,700.00 Service Contracts CISNEY, CRAIG E 300.00 Professional Services CITY OF AURORA 51,783.90 Due to Aurora - MV Sales Tax Fee CITY OF AURORA 2,331.74 Due to Aurora - R&B Property Tax CITY OF CASTLE PINES 262,488.88 Due to Castle Pines - MV Sales Tax Fee CITY OF CASTLE PINES 8,606.04 Due to Castle Pines - R&B Property Tax CITY OF LITTLETON 9,184.26 Due to Littleton - MV Sales Tax Fee

CITY OF LITTLETON CITY OF LONE TREE CITY OF LONE TREE

728.69 Due to Littleton R&B Property Tax 380,830.96 Due to Lone Tree MV Sales Tax Fee 29,031.69 Due to Lone Tree R&B Property Tax 15,979.16 Professional Services 14,923.55 Legal Services 743.34 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 1,500.00 Training Services 6,319.90 Travel Expense 274.00 Professional Services 5,118.75 Coroner CMS Implementation 18,450.00 Emergency Response Services 17.49 Travel Expense

CL CLARKE INC CLERKIN, SINCLAIR & MAHFOUZ LLP CMF LEASING COMPANY CODE-4 COUNSELING COFFEE, RONALD COGNITIVVE NEUROFEEDBACK COHERO COLLINS ENGINEERS INC COLLITT, MATT COLORADO CC LLC D/B/A COLORADO CATERING 5,943.60 Senior Council Catering COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA 6,463.99 Newspaper Notices/Advertising COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 288.00 Professional Services COLORADO DEPARTMENT 1,110.00 Due to State-PH Marriage OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT License COLORADO DEPARTMENT 7,400.00 Due to State-HS Marriage OF HUMAN SERVICES License COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT 230.00 Professional Services COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1,140.00 Annual Fee Permit COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 88.00 Due to State-Lab Fee COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 4,235.00 Due to State-Vital Record Fee COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 3,465,085.96 Due to State - MV COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 7,498.57 Due to State - Sale Tax COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE 8,732.00 Due to State - eRecording COLORADO DOORWAYS INC 4,786.07 Repair & Maintenance Service COLORADO MASTICATION 6,300.00 Wildfire Mitigation Project COLORADO PRESERVATION INC 5,000.00 Professional Services COLORADO SADDLEMAKERS ASSOCIATION 5.00 Security Deposit Refund COLORADO STATE TREASURER 2,103.04 Unemployment Claims COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 85,841.54 3rd Quarter 2023 Services COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP LLC 13,648.70 Professional Services COMMUNIQUE CONSULTING, LLC 8,512.50 Professional Services COMMUNITY MEDIATION CONCEPTS 537.50 Professional Services 456.61 Telephone/Communications COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORPORATION COMPUTRONIX INC 13,110.00 Professional Services CONSOR ENGINEERS LLC 5,530.47 General Engineering Services CONTACT WIRELESS 2,010.27 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance CONTINENTAL PARTITION SYSTEMS LLC 9,250.00 Hearing Room Partition Walls CONTINUUM OF COLORADO 27,365.00 Professional Services COOK STREET CONSULTING INC 12,500.00 Professional Services COOKE, CHARLES P 10.00 Reimburse Overpayment COOKS CORRECTIONAL 1,024.19 Operating Supplies CORDANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS 526.40 Professional Services CORE & MAIN LP 17,525.28 Construction Materials for Ice Mitigation CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 163,451.95 Utilities/Electric CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND INC 2,300.00 Consulting Services COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION INC 7,703.31 Appraisal Software COURTNEY, PHILIP J 206.78 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder COWAN, CORYNNE 60.00 Professional Memberships CPI GUARDIAN - CLEARWATER PACKAGING INC 1,033.80 Operating Supplies CPS HR CONSULTING 7,000.00 Recruitment Costs CRISIS CENTER 37,430.76 Reimbursement for Community Services CSST SOFTWARE LLC 133.92 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance CUBA, NATHANIEL LOUIS 68.06 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder CUMMINGS, CURT & LORI 2,500.00 Escrow Payable DAIGLE LAW GROUP LLC 2,385.00 Instructor Fees D’AMBROSIO, JENNIFER 153.79 Travel Expense DAWSON, MICHAEL C 454.44 Travel Expense DAWSON, PATRICK KEVIN 63.62 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder DC GROUP INC 5,925.16 Service Contracts DEBORD, DOUG 298.50 Travel Expense DEER CREEK FORESTRY LLC 65,043.75 Wildfire Mitigation Project DEMKO DIJULIO , DEBORAH 396.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees DENVER AREA YOUTH FOR CHRIST 260.00 Professional Services DENVER DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 10.00 Human Services Refunds DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 1,360.00 Medical Services DENVER SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 88.25 Purchased Service DENVER SOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP 1,500.00 Community Programs & Sponsorships Continued to Next Page No. 946351

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Continued From Last Page: Page 2 of 3 Page No. 946351 DENVER TRAINING GROUP DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEPAUL INVERNESS LLC DERTZ, DAN DESIGN CONCEPTS CLA INC DESIGN CONCEPTS CLA INC DESIGN WORKSHOP INC DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC DISTRICT ATTORNEY, 18TH DISTRICT DLH ARCHITECTURE LLC DOKULIL, LYLE & HEIDI DOLAN CONSULTING GROUP DOOLEY ENTERPRISES INC DOUBLE R EXCAVATING DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DOVE CREEK FORESTRY INC DRAKE, BARBARA DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE DUPONT, CHRISTOPHER DWYER, ASHLEY DYCK, DAINNA J DYER-JONES, LARA E&G TERMINAL INC EAN SERVICES LLC EAST WEST ECONOMETRICS LLC EATON SALES AND SERVICE LLC EATON, CHAZITI ECO COUNTER INC EDWARDS, AMY EICHER, ABBEY ELLIOTT, MARY B EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER EMERGENCY SYSTEMS COMPLIANCE SERVICES EMK USE OF FORCE & TRAINING CONSULTATION EMPLOYMENT MATTERS LLC ENTRATTER, FELICE A ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC ENVISION IT PARTNERS

9,141.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees 548.66 Travel Expense 26,611.01 Building/Land Lease/Rent 129.80 Travel Expense 8,880.00 Douglas County Parks Data Analysis 1,896.15 Professional Services 6,038.00 Professional Services 11,917.56 Mill Levy Distribution 1,755,077.80 Legal Services 296.25 Professional Services 130.52 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 75.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees 47,423.16 Firearm Supplies 2,574.00 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler 20,169.00 Emergency Response Services 11,898.00 Purchased Services 10,000.00 Community Programs & Sponsorships 19,296.10 Travel Expense 45,850.00 Wildfire Mitigation Project 196.89 Travel Expense 11,521.00 Purchased Services 161.54 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 117.25 Travel Expense 22.31 Metro Area Meeting Expense 547.83 Travel Expense 4,625.00 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts 891.17 Facility Rental 1,750.00 Professional Services 1,079.20 Inspection Services 59.09 Travel Expense 420.00 Professional Services 494.26 Travel Expense 138.39 Travel Expense 642.79 Travel Expense 5,028.84 Facility Rental 2,121.40 Repair & Maintenance Service

3,120.00 Training Services 1,975.00 Training Services 60.00 Professional License Renewal 44,202.45 Dust Suppressant 17,016.66 Salt & Other Ice Removal 5,586.00 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION 10,452.36 Professional Services ESKER SOFTWARE INC 671.95 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance ESLI, LLC 280.00 Professional Services ESPOSO, JANELLE 544.86 Travel Expense ET TECHNOLOGIES INC 3,471.00 Professional Services ETTER, RON 35.82 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder EVILSIZER, TODD ERIC 120.02 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FAMILY TREE 20,675.00 Professional Services FARROW, ANDREA G 55.02 Travel Expense FEDEX 57.15 Postage & Delivery Service FEIERSTEIN, HILLARY 80.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG 106,739.74 Pine Drive & County Line Road Projects FIBER GUY LLC 3,000.00 Emergency Response Services FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY 44,559.00 Right-of-Way-Permanent FINLINSON, KATIE 1,697.15 Travel Expense FIRESIDE MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION 67,156.48 Repair & Maintenance Service FISHER, JENNIFER JEAN 207.21 Travel Expense FORMAN INSPECTION SERVICES LLC 900.00 Inspection Services FORVIS LLP 6,200.00 Accounting & Financial Services FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 109.15 Medical, Dental & Vet Services FREDERICKSEN, PAULA 22,500.00 Escrow Payable FRENCH, JA’DAE 150.00 Travel Expense FRONT RANGE AGILITY TEAM 279.00 Security Deposit Refund FRONTIER FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,987.79 Repair & Maintenance Supplies FRONTIER FIRE PROTECTION 15,830.00 Service Contracts GABEL, JACOB 98.38 Travel Expense GADES SALES COMPANY INC 6,409.17 Traffic Signal Parts GADZIALA, CAMILLE 75.96 Travel Expense GALLS LLC 22,743.01 Clothing & Uniforms GARBO, CJ 28.89 Travel Expense GAUCK, BRIAN Q 750.00 Professional Services GAUGHAN, JENNIFER 177.51 Travel Expense GEOCAL INC 11,410.00 Inspection Services GIANESSES, JEFFREY 30.00 Travel Expense GILL, DAVID M 412.00 Travel Expense GILLESPIE, CHRISTOPHER 200.07 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder GILMARTIN, JACK 63.09 Travel Expense GIS PEACE LLC 14,320.00 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance GLOBAL PAYMENTS DIRECT 2,228.98 Fair Merchant Fees GMCO CORPORATION 22,926.00 Dust Suppressant GOMES, MAUREEN 38.95 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder GOUDY, MALISA 493.50 Travel Expense GRAINGER 292.31 Operating Supplies GRANELLI’S PIZZERIA 2,200.00 Catered Meal Service GRANICUS LLC 17,437.50 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance GREINER ELECTRIC LLC 6,041.00 Escrow Payable

GRENZ, DAVID & KRISTY 45.13 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder GRIFFITH CENTER FOR CHILDREN 880.00 Professional Services GRIFFITH, JOHN 37.20 Travel Expense GRIMCO INC 864.66 Sign Parts & Supplies GROSS, JAMES M 883.67 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC 46,267.50 Construction Inspection Services GYSIN, CLAY 186.30 Travel Expense HANSON, DAN 79.62 Fleet Repairs HAPPEN VENTURES LLC 11,625.00 Waste Disposal Services HARDBEAUTY FOUNDATION 62.50 Security Deposit Refund HARTLEY, JOSEPH 2,192.11 Professional Services HARTNER, MAXWELL SMITH 72.44 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HBS 239.44 Waste Disposal Services HDR ENGINEERING INC 121,866.81 Hilltop Road Project HDR ENGINEERING INC 22,896.13 US 85 Highlands Ranch Project HEALTH ADVOCATE SOLUTIONS INC 6,499.80 Advocacy Fees HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES 10,882.50 Professional Services HEALTHCARE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES 107.80 Biohazard Waste Removal HEDGES, JOSEPH 106.14 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HEEMER, ALLISON 489.11 Travel Expense HELENA AGRI ENTERPRISES 42,707.50 Operating Supplies HENKEL, MINDY 57.57 Travel Expense HIGH PLAINS ACCESS CONTROLS LLC 2,225.00 Repair & Maintenance Service HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 72,707.00 Escrow Payable HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 4,200.50 Developmental Disabilities Grant HIGHLANDS RANCH METRO DISTRICTS 127,283.00 Repair Services HIRERIGHT LLC 3,477.01 Recruitment Costs HOFF’S LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS 14,880.00 Baldwin Project & Repair Services HOKE, SARAH E 587.14 Travel Expense HOLCIM-WCR INC 151,760.31 Aggregate Products HOLDEN, BRITTNI C 17.69 Travel Expense HONNEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 37,500.00 Equipment Rental HOPSKIPDRIVE INC 5,716.88 Student Transportation HR GREEN FIBER & BROADBAND LLC 3,980.00 Broadband Service HR GREEN INC 624.00 Professional Services HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 119,175.84 Inverness Drive Bridge to Bridge Repair HUFF, ALISSA 215.36 Travel Expense HUGHES, MATTHEW 250.81 Travel Expense HUHN, MICHAEL 106.64 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 40,225.00 Animal Control Services HURTADO, ZOE 353.05 Travel Expense HURTADO, ZOE 2,000.00 Tuition Reimbursement HW HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION LLC 28,804.00 Prairie Canyon Ranch Barn IC THREADS 2,450.00 County Fair Awards ICON ENGINEERING INC 21,684.33 Professional Services IMAGEFIRST 100.00 Professional Services INDERBITZEN, KIRK 129.80 Travel Expense INJURY CARE ASSOCIATES 12,225.00 Recruitment Costs INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC 26,522.36 Software/Hardware Subscription INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS CONSULTING CORPORATION 4,836.24 Professional Services INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY INC 417.31 Returned Check Fees INTERMOUNTAIN SALES OF DENVER INC 586.61 Repair Services J & A TRAFFIC PRODUCTS 1,618.20 Sign Parts & Supplies J P MORGAN CHASE BANK 904,514.94 PCard 09/06/23-10/04/23 JAY DEE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC 6,425.00 Service Contracts JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 7,492.76 Professional Services JIMENEZ, MARIBEL 200.00 Security Deposit Refund JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 523.32 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder JOHNSON, CLAUDIA MARTIN 114.67 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder JOHNSON, JESSE 100.00 Judges/Referees/Fair Show Management JOHNSON, TIMOTHY 108.44 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder JON P DICKEY LLC 67,450.00 Roofing Inspections JP NIXON CONSULTING 6,899.65 Instructor Fees KALIHER, MEGHAN 370.27 Travel Expense KAMERZELL BROS WELL & PUMP SERVICE 690.00 Repair & Maintenance Service KANE, MICHELLE 140.17 Travel Expense KASPEREK II, ROBERT AND GOMES, MAUREEN 626.96 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KEATING, NICHOLAS E 129.69 Travel Expense KENNEDY, JASON 158.00 Travel Expense KERRIDGE, NOELLE 435.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KESNER, LAURA 91.18 Travel Expense KHAN, BAKHT 100.00 Insurance Claims KHAN, BAKHT 47.00 Reimburse Overpayment KIDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF UTAH INC 2,698.00 Professional Services KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY 10,389.60 Aggregate Products KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY 1,018,392.95 Perry Park Rd Project KILTY AND COMPANY 6,500.00 Professional Services KIMBREL, TREVOR 360.41 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KIRCHNER, MITCH 20,018.00 Escrow Payable KNAPP, JAMES 2,500.00 Escrow Payable KNAUERT, LEIGH KETTLER 290.86 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KNECHT, ELIJAH 161.00 Travel Expense KNOTHEAD TREE AND LAWN CARE 22,080.00 Wildfire Mitigation Project KOLSTEDT, KRISTIN 50.99 Travel Expense KRAEMER NORTH AMERICA LLC 4,176,263.65 US 85 Project KRATVILLE, THOMAS ROBERT 784.99 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder KROL , KATHLEEN 64.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees KULA, DEBORAH E 60.00 Professional License Renewal KULA, DEBORAH E 138.48 Travel Expense LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA 268.00 Professional Services LADOWSKI, JANUS & LADOWSKA, SUSAN 620.08 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL 63.00 Recruitment Services LARSON, LAURA 146.07 Travel Expense LASER TECHNOLOGY INC 2,054.85 Insurance Claims LASER TECHNOLOGY INC 324.50 Repair Services LEACH, DOUGLAS ALLEN 332.66 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LEE, JINWOOK & IN SEOK 309.47 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LEE, MICHAEL 1,254.21 Travel Expense LENCKE, STEVEN 35.56 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS 6,822.81 Telephone/Communications LEWIS, ANDREW JAMES 3,531.83 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder

LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 161.70 Software/Hardware Subscription LIGHTHOUSE TRANSPORTATION GROUP 947.50 Emergency Response Services LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 23,832.86 Fleet Parts LILLY, DANISE M 192.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees LINDAHL, ZACHARY 155.64 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LITTLEHALE, JR, RONALD 720.66 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LIVING CENTER LLC 160.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services LO BASSO, LUIGI 334.80 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LOCLYZ MEDIA SERVICES 13,610.00 Digital Media Services LOGAN, DEANNA B 172.50 Travel Expense LOKAL TWO BRIDGES LLC 45.00 Landscape Surety LONGMIRE, JAY 114.30 Travel Expense LOPEZ, MELISSA 84.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LOUVIERS WATER & SANITATION 14,728.96 Water & Sewer LOVEGROVE, JESSE 31.17 Travel Expense LUCIDEA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 6,760.00 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance LUNCH WIRED 2,173.16 Catered Meal Service LUND, PAUL 36.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LYLES, CELESTENE (TENA) 10.00 Travel Expense LYTLE WATER SOLUTIONS LLC 13,758.25 Professional Services MACARAEG, EDEN-LE THI 80.57 Travel Expense MADSEN, CHRISTOPHER & LINDA 122.61 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MAES, KIRA 171.87 Travel Expense MAINTENANCE RESOURCES 113,762.06 Service Contracts MALIK, TARU 400.00 Security Deposit Refund MANNA RESOURCE CENTER 51,676.97 Reimbursement for Community Services MAPLE STAR COLORADO INC 5,467.50 Professional Services MARINER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 112.50 Repair & Maintenance Service MARK VII EQUIPMENT INC 4,272.55 Repair & Maintenance Service MARTIN GARAGE DOORS OF COLORADO, INC 289.00 Repair & Maintenance Service MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC 194,555.12 Asphalt Overlay MARTINEZ, FRANKISHA 391.11 Travel Expense MARX, CHELSEA BRANDON 1,340.34 Travel Expense MCKESSON, MIKE 123.15 Travel Expense MENDOZA, HOMERO 37.06 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MILDREN, JODI B 503.06 Travel Expense MILLER , KATHLEEN 128.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees MILLER & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS 14,870.00 Happy Canyon & Keene Ranch Studies MILLER WENHOLD CAPITOL 9,166.00 Lobbying Services MILLER, BARRETT 15.72 Travel Expense MINUTEMAN PRESS OF CASTLE ROCK 332.68 Printing Services MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT 467.00 Repair & Maintenance Supplies MIURA, RICHARD 132.82 Travel Expense MOAR, RYAN 197.10 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MOMENTUM TELECOM INC 771.12 Telephone/Communications MONTGOMERY, TIMOTHY P 357.68 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder MORNEAU, DEBORAH L 207.77 Fair Judges MORTENSEN MOUNTAIN LLC 600.00 Waste Disposal Services MOSS ADAMS LLP 3,950.00 Accounting & Financial Services MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 3,539.64 Communication Equipment MOYERS, ANN 102.18 Travel Expense MRC TOWERS INC 2,500.00 Escrow Payable MTM RECOGNITION 1,359.01 Recognition Programs MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 42,213.61 Broadway & Highlands Ranch Parkway Project MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 41,026.06 HRRR/Perry Park Curves Project MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 881.50 Quebec/Lincoln/University Project MYHRE, ABIGAYLE 217.33 Travel Expense NAHERNY, MICHELLE 45.12 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC 148.00 Professional Services NEWELL, JEAN 188.03 Travel Expense NORTHERN COLORADO EQUIPMENT 592.50 Fleet Parts NOTT, JEANNETTE E 100.00 Professional Services NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS 4,925.00 Operating Supplies OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SOUTHWEST 91.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services O’CONNELL, LETA 239.73 Travel Expense OLSON, AARON 195.92 Travel Expense OMALLEY, MELISSA 94.09 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder OPEX CORPORATION 8,214.48 Service Contracts ORACLE AMERICA INC 28,860.97 Service Contracts OUTPUT SERVICES INC 3,684.30 Service Contracts PACA BUDDIES AND FRIENDS 85.50 Security Deposit Refund PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC 7,079.28 Copier Charges PALMER, NICOLE E 236.59 Travel Expense PALMIERI, MICHELE 14.40 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PANORAMA WELLNESS AND SPORTS INSTITUTE 5,000.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 2,004.27 Water & Sewer PARRISH JR, ANTHONY 211.11 Travel Expense PARTYKA, BOGUSLAWA MARIA 191.11 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PASTORE, JONATHAN 157.00 Professional License Renewal PATRICK, LANCE 139.89 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PATTERSON TRANSCRIPTION COMPANY 66.00 Professional Services PAVLICEK, JUVAILA R 28.68 Travel Expense PAVLINEK, ERIC 48.96 Travel Expense PAWS 4 PRODUCTIVITY LLC 460.00 Purchased Services PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC 73,626.65 Furniture & Office Equipment PEARSON, DANIELLE 193.20 Travel Expense PEIFER COMPANIES LLC 523.20 Traffic Signal Parts PENO, JACOB T 461.84 Travel Expense PERRY PARK WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 2,862.50 Water & Sewer PETALAS, JASON 186.30 Travel Expense PETERSON, AUDRA 181.70 Travel Expense PETERSON, GREGORY DARREN 162.81 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PETTEYS, MARK 469.31 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PHILLIPS, SARAH 500.00 Professional Services Continued to Next Page No. 946351

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To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 9: 28: 00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Stephanie P. Retureta Original eneficiar Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as eneficiar , as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2006

Continued From Last Page: Page 3 of 3 No. 946351 PHYSICIANS MEDICAL IMAGING & SUPPLY PINERY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION PINERY WATER DISTRICT PINK, ARIANNE PINYON ENVIRONMENTAL INC PITONES, BIANCA PK ELECTRICAL INC PLANET TECHNOLOGIES INC PLANGEU, OLENA PM & PARTNER MARKETING CONSULTING GMBH PMAM CORPORATION POSTMORTEM PATHOLOGY SERVICES INC POURARFAIE, MITRA PRECISION DYNAMICS CORPORATION PRO COM - PRO COMPLIANCE PROVOKE SOLUTIONS LLC QP SERVICES LLC QUINN, TERENCE T QUINTERO, CAITLIN RAHN, PRISCILLA RAJEEV, GAYATHRY RANDA, ALLEN RAPID7 LLC RAPP, RONALD HERBERT RAYMOND, ALLEN REEDER, TRAVIS REPORTS NOW INC RESIDENCE INN DENVER SOUTH PARK MEADOWS RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES REVITAL COLORADO

Recording Date of DOT: 2/7/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006010941 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $ 172,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $ 99,010.38 Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101 (4) (i), you are ere notified t at t e co enants of t e 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. T H E

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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, as filed ritten election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Here Gi en t at on t e first possi le sale date unless t e sale is continued* ) at 10: 00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at t e Pu lic Trustee s office, P ilip 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),

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216.51 Operating Supplies 1,629.94 Professional Services 5,912.10 Water & Sewer 26.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 3,787.50 Professional Services 200.00 Security Deposit Refund 5,670.00 Improvements 5,075.00 Professional Services 307.40 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 19,166.67 Professional Services 2,524.90 Alarm Administration Expenses 17,310.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services 128.02 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 1,545.30 Operating Supplies 3,687.55 Medical, Dental & Vet Services 22,200.00 Software/Hardware Subscription 24,225.75 Sugar Creek Culvert Cleaning 211.20 Travel Expense 61.57 Travel Expense 76.00 Travel Expense 860.92 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 660.18 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 8,745.00 Software/Hardware Support 700.08 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 57.10 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 68.06 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 18,900.00 Software/Hardware Subscription

4,760.00 Student Travel 27,038.25 Inspection Services 6,580.00 Lowell Ranch Stream Design 2,444.39 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees REYNOLDS, JUSTIN 2,500.00 Escrow Payable RG LANDSCAPING SERVICES LLC 2,149.50 Emergency Response Services RHODES, EDWARD 41.41 Travel Expense RICHARDS, RUBY 35.70 Travel Expense RICHARDSON, BETH A 368.39 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder RIDGEWAY, BRANDI LANE 35.37 Travel Expense RIGHT ON LEARNING 24,245.00 Professional Services RK WATER LLC 1,780.00 Service Contracts RMS RECOVERY MONITORING SOLUTIONS 2,517.00 Professional Services ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS 621.44 Paint & Road Striping ROBENSTEIN, BRAD 215.89 Travel Expense ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 10,752.57 Professional Services ROBERTS, MATTHEW J 349.91 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROBINSON, ANGELA MARIE 1,122.45 Travel Expense ROCHAU, DEBBIE 53.40 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROCK PARTS COMPANY, THE 17,490.20 Operating Supplies ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP INC 312,735.71 US 85 Project ROGGEN FARMERS ELEVATOR 424.21 Utilities/Propane RONCAGLIA, KATHLEEN 305.89 Travel Expense ROUSSEAU, TRACY 456.75 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 449.60 Water & Sewer RUNBECK ELECTION SERVICES INC 20,500.00 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance RUSIN, CRAIG 494.41 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder RUSSELL, JOHN PAUL 46.52 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SACCO, DANIELLE 399.65 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SAFECO INSURANCE 1,687.45 Insurance Claims SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 1,646.95 Clothing & Uniforms SAMADI, MATTHEW 285.26 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SANDOVAL ELEVATOR COMPANY LLC 3,060.50 Service Contracts SAVIO HOUSE 19,783.00 Professional Services SCHATZ, DANIEL J 25.28 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SCHEUBER & DARDEN ARCHITECTS 5,063.24 Professional Services SCHUMACHER, CAROL 120.58 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SCHUSTER, RANA 34.34 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SCHWALM, DESIREE 906.19 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SCHWEIZER EMBLEM COMPANY 690.90 Clothing & Uniforms SCIORE, ALEXANDRA 286.17 Travel Expense SCOLLARD, ASHLEY L 521.67 Travel Expense S-COMM FIBER INC 10,400.00 Cabling - Health Department SCOTT, HEATHER C 87.06 Metro Area Meeting Expense SEDAM, PENNY 12,643.33 Professional Services SEMPERA 42,240.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency SENERGY PETROLEUM LLC 1,245.45 Fleet Tanks Fuel SENSER, ROBERT J 1,625.53 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES 29,790.00 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance SHADY TREE SERVICE LLC 2,185.00 Professional Services SHEARER , PAMELA 188.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees

SHELBOURN ENTERPRISES LLC SHEVERIA, MARYNA SHILOH HOUSE SHINE CHURCH SHOULTZ, STEVE SHUMS CODA ASSOCIATES SHUMS CODA ASSOCIATES SIMMONS, FALLON SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC SKAGGS COMPANIES INC SKYLINE STEEL SKYLINE STEEL SKYVIEW WEATHER SOURCE OFFICE & TECHNOLOGY SOURCENOW SOURCES INC SOUSA, ADRIENNE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC SPOK INC SPOTTING LIES INC SPRADLIN PRINTING INC SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP SRS TACTICAL ST. PETER, ALEXANDER STAAB, LEE STAHL, KELSEY STATE OF COLORADO STEADMAN GROUP LLC STENE, DANNY O STERICYCLE INC STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD STEWART, JOHN RHODES STIFEL, NICOLAUS AND COMPANY INC STOLFUS & ASSOCIATES STONEGATE VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT STRIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER SUMMIT PATHOLOGY SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC TAILOR STUDIO TAPCO TEAL, GEORGE TECHCON INFRASTRUCTURE LLC TECHNO RESCUE LLC TELLIGEN TEUBNER, MICHAEL RICHARD THELEN, TORI THOMAS, AMY THOMERSON, JULIE THOMSON REUTERS WEST THREE SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC TIGER CORRECTIONAL SERVICES TIMBERLINE LANDSCAPING INC T-MOBILE USA INC TO THE RESCUE TODD, ANNA TOLIN MECHANICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY TOP HAT TOWING SERVICES LLC TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF LARKSPUR TOWN OF LARKSPUR TOWN OF PARKER TOWN OF PARKER TPM STAFFING SERVICES TRAINING COLLABORATIVE LLC TRANS AERO LIMITED TRBOVICH, VIKTORIA TRS CORPORATION

5,000.00 Homestead Parcel Project 193.20 Travel Expense 133,169.25 Child Welfare Services 200.00 Security Deposit Refund 211.20 Travel Expense 2,800.00 Elevator Witness Test 12,150.00 Professional Services 438.19 Travel Expense 2,665.00 Parks & Recreation Improvement 142.00 Clothing & Uniforms 45,353.28 Culvert Stock 25,683.30 Ridge Road Project 6,037.50 Professional Services 740.88 Office Supplies 1,011.42 Computer Supplies 2,304.09 Clothing & Uniforms 50.95 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 601.52 Building/Land Lease/Rent 47,540.00 County Line Road/Colorado Boulevard Project 1,773.92 Operating Supplies 350.65 Pager & Wireless 7,000.00 Professional Services 1,662.60 County Fair Services/Fair Show Management 4,117.00 Legal Services 20,777.15 Communication Equipment 453.26 Travel Expense 53.48 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 249.90 Metro Area Meeting Expense 14,646.80 Postage & Delivery Service 3,300.00 Facilitation Services for Opioid Region 12 Council 253.52 Travel Expense 83.49 Professional Services 224,123.40 Escrow Payable 41.80 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 15,000.00 Scott Gulch Project 430.00 Professional Services

11,427.29 Water & Sewer 24,779.90 Professional Services 680.00 Forensic Testing 245.59 Construction/Maintenance Materials 206.00 Clothing & Uniforms 4,200.00 Sign Parts & Supplies 731.64 Travel Expense 121,660.87 Traffic Signal Fair ie & Grace Boulevard 11,145.87 Waste Disposal Services 4,685.26 Wellness Program 265.98 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 100.62 Metro Area Meeting Expense 433.94 Travel Expense 800.00 Legal Services 1,159.62 Software/Hardware Subscription 12,150.00 Professional Services 82,051.71 Inmate Meals 11,755.17 Repair & Maintenance Service 225.00 Professional Services 29,820.00 RTD Local Grant Transportation 858.03 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 585.00 Repair Services 556.94 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 1,761,909.72 Intergovernmental Town of Castle Rock - MV/Sales Tax 41,865.40 Intergovernmental Town of Castle Rock - R&B Tax 24,098.04 Intergovernmental-Castle Rock 30,916.22 Intergovernmental Town of Larkspur - MV/Sales Tax 399.54 Intergovernmental Town of Larkspur - R&B Tax 1,190,545.58 Intergovernmental Town of Parker - MV/Sales Tax 33,599.51 Intergovernmental Town of Parker - R&B Tax 426.88 Contract Work/Temporary Agency 1,000.00 Professional Services 340,531.00 Helicopter Services 58.20 Travel Expense 6,532.30 Road-Street Drainage

-Engineering 2,500.00 Escrow Payable 1,200.00 Road-Street Drainage -Engineering TUCKER, WILLIAM BRADLEY 108.87 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder TWISTED TIM ER 14,075.00 Wildfire Mitigation Project TYMCO INC 364,005.00 Street Sweeper Purchase UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 3.45 Operating Supplies UCHEALTH 1,190.39 Medical, Dental & Vet Services UMB BANK 489.75 Banking Service Fees URBANO, ALEXANDER ALMEIDA 159.26 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLORADO 2,155.59 Professional Services VAN DIEST SUPPLY COMPANY 1,686.27 Operating Supplies VAN WINKLE, CHERI A 405.22 Travel Expense VANCE BROTHERS INC 3,800.00 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler VANCE BROTHERS INC 160.00 Repair & Maintenance Supplies VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 168.30 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance VETERAN ENHANCED INC 22,400.00 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance VILLALOBOS CONCRETE INC 515,431.24 Quebec/Lincoln/University Project VISITING ANGELS 52,848.26 Senior Services Grant WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY 7,181.01 Equipment Rental WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY 30,505.89 Repairs-Equipment/ Heavy Equipment WAGNER, CLASSIC EMOGEN 350.34 Metro Area Meeting Expense WALSH, KATHLEEN 339.70 Travel Expense WALTERS, JOHNNIE WILDER 126.54 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WARREN , DIANA 412.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees WASHEE-FREELAND, CAROLYN 159.68 Travel Expense WASTE CONNECTIONS OF COLORADO INC 12,083.15 Emergency Response Services WASTE CONNECTIONS OF COLORADO INC 1,060.80 Waste Disposal Services WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO 13,800.00 Waste Disposal Services 3,600.00 Legal Services WAT LEGAL LLC WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC 17,943.75 Flood Warning Maintenance WATERS, EMILY AND THOMAS 139.52 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WATERS, VALERIE 117.08 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WATERWAY CARWASH 621.75 Fleet Outside Repairs WEBOLUTIONS INC 5,455.00 Software/Hardware Support & Maintenance WEEKLY, DARREN 181.70 Travel Expense WEIDENBACHER, KAYNE 32.75 Travel Expense WEIS, KEITH 18,428.33 Professional Services WEITKUNAT, CURT 212.09 Travel Expense WELLE, JILL 587.60 Travel Expense WELLPATH LLC 361,572.26 Medical, Dental & Vet Services WELLS ANDERSON & RACE LLC 722.00 Legal Services WELLS FARGO BANK 2,144.09 Banking Service Fees WEST FORK CONSTRUCTION LLC 28,250.00 Woodmoor Mountain Project WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 1,847.76 Facilities Use Fees WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS 8,138.36 Janitorial Supplies WESTON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN 2,500.00 Escrow Payable WESTON, GARY L 975.00 Professional Services WESTSIDE TOWING INC 1,380.03 Vehicle Tow Services WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC 1,672.78 Equipment Rental WILLIAMS, MATT 179.01 Travel Expense WINN-MARION BARBER LLC 4,287.74 Improvements WINSTON, CYNTHIA 46.88 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WINSTON, ISAAC 51.43 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WIZ-QUIZ DRUG SCREENING SERVICE 215.00 Purchased Services WIZ-QUIZ LAKEWOOD 80.00 Purchased Services WOODS, DUSTIN 175.24 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder WOODS, JEFF 47.94 Travel Expense WORRELL, MICHAEL 2,500.00 Escrow Payable WYATT, GARRETT 688.00 Travel Expense XCEL ENERGY 32,980.29 Utilities/Electric XCEL ENERGY 13,247.10 Utilities/Gas XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 692.37 Equipment Rental ZETTLER, JOHN G 333.33 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder TRUE NORTH BUILDERS TRUE NORTH SURVEYING & MAPPING

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“We can’t be too wrapped up in who we play next, and we just keep going”, said Blais. “They are good, but we can take them.” Looney has the same approach to the quarterfinal contest. “We know we are going to play a very good football team,” said Looney. “But the bottom line is we are in the final eight and we have a chance. We just have to go play and we’ll be just fine. We have to compete and in high school football, anything thing can happen.” Castle View junior Sam Henry was the only person that Mountain Vista had trouble containing. He caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Derek Gordon and also returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown. In other second round games involving South Metro schools, topseeded Cherry Creek whipped Legacy. Tenth-seeded Legend surprised perennial state contender Valor Christian, 20-13. It marks the first time a Valor team hasn’t been in the quarterfinals of the state football playoffs since 2008. Third-seeded Arapahoe dropped a 28-24 overtime decision to Chatfield. Ralston Valley rolled to a 42-14 win over Rock Canyon.

Castle View quarterback Derek Gordon (14) delivers a pass during the playoff game against Mountain Vista.

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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 t e purc aser a Certificate of Purc ase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, t e deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Pu lication 10 26 2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration # : 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone # : (303) 274-0155 Fa Attorne File CO22240 YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https: // www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0153 First Pu lication 10 26 2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Legal Notice No.: 946351 First Pu lication No em er 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press October warrants Pub l ic Notic e Notic e of Pub l ic H earing A public hearing will be held on M onday , D ec emb er 4, 20 23 at 6:0 0 P.M ., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on T uesday , D ec emb er 12, 20 23 at 2:30 P.M ., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO for a proposed amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution Section 23. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow limited use of detached accessory structures in residential zone districts with Class 1 Home Occupation. For more information c al l D ougl as County Pl anning at 30 3- 660 - 7 460 . Fil e Numb er: D R 20 23- 0 0 2. Legal Notice No. 946350 First Pu lication No em er 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Pub l ic Notic e NO T I CE O F PU B LI C H E A R I NG B E FO R E T H E PLA NNI NG CO M M I S S I O N A ND B O A R D O F CO U NT Y CO M M I S S I O NE R S A public hearing will be held before the Douglas County Planning Commission on M onday , D ec emb er 4, 20 23 at 6:0 0 P.M ., and b efore th e B oard of County Commissioners on T uesday , D ec emb er 12, 20 23 at 2:30 P.M ., in th e Commissioners’ H earing R oom, 10 0 T h ird S treet, Castl e R oc k , CO , for a proposed amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. The proposed amendment clarifies te t in t e Wildfire Hazard Overlay District in Section 17 and updates t e Wildfire Ha ard O erla District Map to re ect current jurisdictional boundaries. For more information call Douglas Count Planning at 303-660-7460. Fil e No. D R 20 22- 0 0 6 Legal Notic e No. 946339 First Pub l ic ation: Nov emb er 16, 20 23 Last Pub l ic ation: Nov emb er 16, 20 23 Pub l ish er: D ougl as County New s- Press

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Separate sealed bids for D C 10 5 ( Perry Park R oad) B ridge R ep air Proj ec t, Douglas County Project Number SP 2023-005, 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 T uesday , D ec emb er 5, 20 23, at 2:0 0 p .m. This project consists of rehabilitating approximately 153 feet of a bridge structure and roadway crossing Oakland School Gulch. The project also includes removal of portions of the present structure, asphalt milling, joint sealant, aterproofing mem rane, ot mi asphalt placement, concrete patching, erosion control, traffic control as ell as ot er items. The Contract Documents will be available after 10 :0 0 a.m. on M onday , Nov emb er 13, 20 23, 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 Count will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms. A PR E - B I D CO NFE R E NCE will be held at 9:0 0 a.m. on W ednesday , Nov emb er 22, 20 23, 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 Project Engineer by 5:0 0 p .m. on T uesday , Nov emb er 28 , 20 23. T h e B id O p ening will be conducted at 2:0 0 p .m. on T uesday , D ec emb er 5, 20 23, at the same address.

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

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1541 S Y R emov al of A sp h al t M at ( Pl aning) 20 2 S Y R emov al of Portions of Present S truc ture ( Cl ass 1, 2 and 3) 20 6 LF J oint S eal ant 17 1 T ons H ot M ix A sp h al t ( G rading S X ) ( 7 5) ( PG 64- 22) 411 SY Waterproofing (Membrane) 426 CF Conc rete ( Patc h ing) 20 0 LF E p oxy R esin ( I nj ec tion) 4 E A E mb ank ment Protec tor T y p e 5'

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 Neil S arno, Proj ec t E ngineer at 30 3.660 .7 490 . Pl an h ol der information, c an b e found on th e R oc k y M ountain E - Purc h asing S y stem W eb site. Legal Notice No. 946347 First Pu lication No em er 9, 2023 Second Publication: November 16, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

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