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Schools’ proposed equity policy sparks ire, hope School board considering first-ever equity plan

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Keeping careers intact For single mom Deborah Freeman, there was no deciding who would stay home. The responsibility to take care of her three daughters was solely on her shoulders.

However, Freeman faced the added stress of maintaining a career and

When the Douglas County School Board debuted a proposed policy in February focused on equity in education — a first of its kind for Colorado’s third-largest school district — directors asked community members to read it and weigh in.

Public feedback so far shows the policy drew praise from some but caused a furor among many.

Roughly two-thirds of the dozens of comments submitted through March 8 expressed fierce opposition to the policy. Critics called it child abuse, leftist propaganda, political indoctrination and anti-white.

They wanted to know why the district would focus on “equity” rather than “equality,” chastised the document for framing meritocracy as a myth and questioned how the policy would affect transgender rights in Douglas County Schools. While equality focuses on ensuring each individual has the same tools and opportunities, equity takes into account barriers or needs that are unique to a person based on aspects of their identity,

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Shannon Eklund and her children found outdoor, safe activities to do during the pandemic as a way of getting out of the house.

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Moms take on challenges, set priorities on self-care Managing jobs, teaching children at home primarily fell to mothers as schools and programs shut down

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As schools transitioned to online learning due to the pandemic last March, adults in many households had to make tough choices quickly.

They had to decide who would stay home with the children. Who would oversee online learning and childcare, especially for children 12 and under?

COVID-19: ONE YEAR MARKER Part 1: In this report, mothers share how they navigated the past year during COVID-19 challenges and restrictions. In Part 2 next week, we will talk to students about how their routines with friends and schools changed drastically and how they adjusted.

Studies show most of that responsibility fell on moms. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women ages 25-44 were three times as likely as men to stop working during the pandemic to address childcare needs.

Kristin Orlowski, a UCHealth behavioral health expert in Highlands Ranch, said the data is not surprising. For moms, it is always

about the children and taking care of them, she said.

“Moms have been given the responsibility of handling the brunt of the work,” she said. “Dealing with that has been a real issue for a lot of moms this year. You have working moms and you have the single moms really taking on this heavy load.”

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Coloradans 50-plus, more frontline workers up for vaccine New phase began March 19; general public could be next in April

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As vaccination efforts ramp up in Colorado, state officials expect to open eligibility to the general public sometime in April.

The latest batch of age groups and industries to reach priority is Colorado’s “phase 1B.4,” which kicked off March 19 and includes people ages 50 and older, frontline workers in food and restaurants, manufacturing, and other occupations, and certain state and local government workers.

“More shots in arms means fewer lives lost to this terrible virus,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a March 12 news release. “Given our state’s strides in administering this life-saving vaccine, we are thrilled to be taking this next step and anticipate that we can open up eligibility to the general public next month.”

Changes leading up to now After Colorado received its first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 14 and health-care centers began giving shots to health-care workers — part of the state’s first phase of vaccinations — the gover-

nor announced that starting Dec. 30, people 70 and older were eligible for the vaccine.

By early January, some hospitals and other health-care providers in the Tri-County Health Department jurisdiction — Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties — began “phase 1B,” a stage that included people 70 and older and some healthcare workers and first responders.

On Jan. 29, Colorado had again updated its vaccine schedule, rebranding that stage as phase 1B.1 and laying out a 1B.2 and a 1B.3.

Phase 1B.2 kicked off on Feb. 8 and included Coloradans age 65 to 69 and school workers for grades pre-K through 12, among other groups.

At the time, the next step, 1B.3, was expected to include “frontline essential” workers in general, along with people age 16 to 64 with two or more high-risk health conditions.

Polis had announced that close to March 5, those groups would likely be eligible.

It was “also projected that Coloradans ages 60 and up will also be able to start receiving the vaccine around March 5,” a governor’s office news release said on Jan. 29.

Later, the newly updated schedule for phase 1B.3 officially included people age 60 to 64 and specifies agricultural and grocery store employees as the frontline workers with new priority. The phase includes people age 16 to 59 with two or more high-risk conditions. The change

was dated Feb. 26.

See the chart about halfway down the page at covid19.colorado.gov/ vaccine for a list of high-risk conditions. Phase 1B3 began as expected, time-wise, March 5.

Change in priority The latest schedule added phase 1B.4 that includes people age 50 and older — giving those Coloradans earlier priority than before — along with other frontline workers and people ages 16 to 49 with one higherrisk condition.

That includes frontline workers in the following fields: higher education staff in community colleges and colleges, food and restaurant services, manufacturing, the U.S. Postal Service, public transit and other transportation, governmental public health agencies, human services, faith leaders, direct care providers for Coloradans experiencing homelessness, and frontline journalists.

The phase somewhat mirrored the previously planned phase 2, which was set to begin in spring for Coloradans ages 60 to 64 and people with one high-risk condition.

There were no changes to the definitions of the state’s phases since Feb. 26, said Victoria Graham, a spokeswoman for the governor’s office.

The timing of Phase 1B.4 was moved up a couple of days from its original timing of March 21, Gra-

ham said.

Mass vaccination efforts Colorado was set to launch six state-run “community vaccination sites” across the state that will have the capacity to administer 6,000 shots per day, Polis’ office announced in the March 12 news release.

The state launched the first state community vaccination site at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs on March 17. The drivethru site was to start by providing 2,000 shots per day.

“The facility will be able to conduct 6,000 vaccinations per day once there is enough vaccine supply. All vaccines are free with no co-pay,” a March 17 news release from Polis’ office said.

Coloradans who are currently eligible for the vaccine but have not yet received it will still be able to get a vaccine appointment as the state moves forward with 1B.4. People in the previous phases — such as Coloradans 70 and up — remain eligible and will still be prioritized, according to Tri-County Health Department.

Once the vaccine opens to the general public, vaccine providers will still be able to prioritize those who are at risk due to their age, along with others with high-risk conditions who have not yet received the vaccine, according to the March 12 release.

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Castle Rock OKs water pipeline deal Council also gets update on Cobblestone Ranch Park plans

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Castle Rock Town Council has approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Park Water and Sanitation District for the $13.8 million design, construction and project management of a twomile pipeline.

The new pipeline project will help transport treated water supplies and water from Rueter-Hess Reservoir to Castle Rock.

During the March 16 council meeting, Water Director Mark Marlowe said the project is interesting because it is part of the larger WISE (Water, Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) program, which is a partnership between Castle Rock and several south metro water providers. The WISE program allows for cost sharing between the involved entities for water infrastructure projects and resources.

Marlowe said the current project involves construction of more than two miles of 42-inch pipeline and increasing pump-station capacity. He said the project, originally planned for 2027, will be moved up to the year 2023.

Marlowe said Castle Rock will initially fund the entire project, with Parker Water and Sanitation slated to pay its portion of the project, estimated at just over $7 million, in 2024.

Dominion Water and Sanitation is expected to come on as a third partner in the project but will require separate council approval at a later date.

In updating the council on public programs, Jeff Brauer, director of parks and recreation, presented designs for the first phase of construction at Cobblestone Ranch Park. The first phase, which will cost an estimated $5.3 million, will focus on 12 acres of the proposed 168-acre parcel.

Brauer said the town acquired the property, located near Cherry Creek Trails, through a publicland dedication. The town has been planning and designing the project since 2019, he said.

The first phase will include establishing primary infrastructure such as roadways and utili-

ties along with improving picnic pavilions, playgrounds, an asphalt pump track for biking, half-court basketball and fixing the concrete sidewalks and landscaping.

The Cobblestone project was a discussion matter only. The council is expected to approve the final contracts for the project by May, with actual construction slated to start early this summer.

Learn more about the Cobblestone project by visiting the website at CRgov.com/FutureParks.

Parks and Recreation staff also updated the council on projects planned for Mitchell Gulch, Butterfield Crossing and Plum Creek parks. According to staff, these projects will address outdated amenities and accessibility issues.

The design plans and construction costs for the projects will be presented for council approval later this year.

In other business, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement between the town and Crowfoot Valley Ranch Metropolitan Districts No. 1 and 2. The agreement focuses on the monitoring and enforcement of town conservation regulations.

Marlowe said the agreement is really a “cleanup” item. He said the town agreed in 2005 to provide water services to 968 single-family homes that are located outside town limits in Douglas County. He said the town was already providing water in 2020, and it just made sense to also include wastewater services.

A second intergovernmental agreement allows for charging fees and upholding town regulations, Marlowe said. The residents are subject to follow all the town’s water-conservation requirements and standards, he added.

In informational items, the council received an update on the ongoing feasibility study for a new indoor recreation facility.

Brauer said this is the beginning of a multi-year process, while noting that the new recreation center will be needed as the town’s population pushes past 76,000 residents to more than 100,000.

The study will assess details for the town’s next recreation center, including program options, development costs, operational needs and space and site requirements.

Currently, the town has two indoor recreation centers, the Miller Activity Center and the Castle Rock Community Recreation Center.

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The Tri-County Health Department is your source to determine when you may be eligible to receive the vaccine, how and where to get it. Visit tchd.org/ COVIDVaccine or call 303-220-9200.

Behind on your rent caused by COVID-19 impacts?

Douglas County residents, impacted by COVID-19, who are behind on their rent or utility payments may be eligible for assistance through the Douglas County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Review eligibility details and apply at douglas.co.us/rentassistance

Slash-mulch site opens April 3 The County’s main slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock opens April 3 and will remain open on Saturdays only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 30. For more information, directions and a list of acceptable items visit douglas.co.us and search for Slash Mulch.

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State to open bars in many counties, start rolling back COVID dial system ‘Dial 3.0’ to take effect March 24; state to make dial optional for counties by mid-April

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After six months living under the state’s “dial” system of restrictions, Coloradans will soon see individual counties making the calls on what coronavirus precautions to enforce.

On March 19, the state released a draft of the latest in a monthslong line of revisions to the COVID-19 dial. But this time, the state publichealth department announced its intention to retire the dial system:

By April 16, the dial will become guidance, rather than an order, that counties can choose to adopt or not.

The state’s color-coded COVID-19 dial is the set of restrictions counties must follow based on the local spread of the virus. The system affects capacity at restaurants, other businesses, indoor and outdoor events, and other settings. Colorado originally implemented the dial on Sept. 15.

Among the dial’s six levels, blue — the current level of many counties across the state — is the second-least restrictive. Purple, the most restrictive level, is a stay-at-

home order.

Nearly the whole state was operating under the blue or yellow levels as of mid-March. Some Denverarea counties had progressed to blue by then, but others were still in yellow.

The proposed changes — dubbed “dial 3.0” — were to take effect on March 24 and would make it easier for counties to move into level green, also called the “protect our neighbors” stage. That’s the dial’s least-restrictive level. The proposed changes would also remove many of the restrictions that apply at that level.

The update would also relax restrictions for certain businesses in level-blue counties. Among the most notable changes: Bars that do not have full-service kitchens would be able to open in blue.

Those bars have generally been closed for nearly the entire pandemic in Colorado.

State officials cited the increasing number of Coloradans who have received COVID-19 vaccine shots in announcing the proposed changes.

“Because of the commitment of all Coloradans, we are where we are now, able to be less restrictive and provide local communities and their public health agencies more control while still protecting the public’s health,” Jill Hunsaker Ryan, the state public-health department’s executive director, said in a news release.

Still, public health researchers urge the need for continued caution, pointing to COVID-19 variants and saying that protective behaviors — such as mask-wearing and physical distancing — are still necessary to keep the pandemic from rebounding.

“Rapid vaccine roll out and high vaccine uptake will be important for preventing deaths and increases in hospital demands if B.1.1.7 (the United Kingdom variant) and/ or other variants spread rapidly in Colorado,” a March 10 report by the Colorado School of Public Health says.

Coloradans were able to review the proposed changes to the dial system at tinyurl.com/ColoradoDialDraft and submit feedback at tinyurl.com/DialDraftFeedback by noon March 22. The state planned to make updates based on feedback, the news release said.

Here’s a breakdown of the proposed changes.

Bars open after long haul The anticipated opening of bars in level-blue counties comes after nearly a year straight of remaining closed for in-person service.

Bars that function with a full-service kitchen or provide food from a licensed retail food establishment, such as a neighboring restaurant or food truck, were able to open along with restaurants as of May 27, according to a state fact sheet.

But others remained closed to the

public.

On June 18, the state announced bars could open at 25% occupancy or 50 patrons, whichever is less.

That change also included other drinking establishments, such as breweries, distillery pubs and clubs.

What followed was a quick reversal: Just 12 days after allowing bars and nightclubs to open in-person service, a concerning uptick in COVID-19 cases fueled by young Coloradans prompted state officials to close the establishments again.

Now, under the March 19 proposed changes, bars could open in level blue at 25% capacity or 75 people, whichever is fewer. Most counties are in blue, including some in the Denver metro area.

For a map that shows each county’s dial level and what restrictions apply to each level, see covid19. colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dialdashboard.

See a chart of the proposed restrictions at tinyurl.com/NewColoradoDialRestrictions.

The opening of bars and other relaxations of the dial restrictions come at a time when COVID-19 hospitalizations appear to have plateaued — and possibly begun to rise — after months of decline.

COVID-19 test-positivity rates also recently ticked up after months of general decline.

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1March 25, 2021

Castle Rock council debates downtown site decision process Design Review Board’s powers come under question

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Members of the Castle Rock Town Council continue to debate whether an unelected, appointed board, such as the Design Review Board (DRB), should be making final decisions regarding downtown development and growth.

During the council’s March 16 meeting, Councilmember Caryn Johnson brought up the issue again. Since 2019, Johnson has said multiple times that there is a need for more discussion and change. Johnson said an unelected board should not be deciding major town issues. The councilmember said she has suggested multiple times that anything over 10,000 square feet should fall to the elected Town Council to discuss and approve. She said she is even willing to compromise up to 20,000 square feet.

In a 4-3 vote on Feb. 2, the council voted to keep the Design Review Board in place, as is.

Voting with Johnson were Councilmembers Laura Cavey and Tim Dietz. The remaining members, including Mayor Jason Gray and Councilmembers Ryan Hollings-

head, Desiree LaFleur and Kevin Bracken, voted with the majority.

“If it is not broke, don’t fix it,” Hollingshead said. “This is an appointed board that is laser-focused on revitalizing downtown.

They work with town staff and developers to do what is best for us. They go above and beyond. The board is doing what it is intended to do.”

Gray said he does appreciate the continued debate, noting that all councilmembers just want a process that works for the entire town.

“This is just an issue we have some differences on,” he said.

“We want less government and not more. I understand people both love and hate growth. This is definitely an important dialogue.”

Town Attorney Michael Hyman said a prior town council created the Design Review Board in 2010, putting in place the seven-mem-

ber board’s power to review and have the “final” say for projects located within the downtown district.

When asked about the Design Review Board’s authority, Town Manager David Corliss provided the following email statement, “Pursuant to Town Code, the Design Review Board makes the final decision on site development plans in the downtown overlay district.”

Johnson said she does not understand giving the board that much Jason Gray, authority when other comCastle Rock mayor all missions and boards provide recommendations to the council but do not have a final say.

Dietz, Cavey and Johnson have stressed they are not anti-business or growth as some have suggested but do believe major development projects downtown need more discussion regarding traffic and

‘This is just an issue we have some differences on. We want less government and not more. I understand people both love and hate growth. This is definitely an important dialogue.’

impact to infrastructure. The three argued that elected officials should be making final decisions because they are the ones held accountable by taxpayers.

Hyman said the current ordinances establishing Design Review Board powers can be amended, but for now, the process to approve downtown projects is considered “legal.”

“But it is up to the council on if this is the process the current council wants to use,” he added.

In recent years, the Design Review Board has made final decisions for some of the following projects: Encore — 465,500 square feet Riverwalk South — 221,360 feet Riverwalk North — 171.206 square feet The View — 88,000 square feet The Move office — 72,800 The town council only votes on financial aspects of a project.

However, Dietz said the process is so far along by then, he feels the council’s hands are tied, and they have been told rejecting plans could result in a lawsuit from developers.

Dietz said major projects, including Encore and the recently proposed View project, which calls for a three-block, six-story mixeduse complex, should be reviewed and approved or rejected only by “elected representation.”

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paying bills while making sure her daughters were meeting academic standards along with providing emotional support as needed.

Freeman is the owner of the Just Between Friends (JBF) children’s consignment franchise in Douglas County. She holds two major sales events a year at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, which accounts for most of her annual income. After a divorce, Freeman invested in the franchise to make a living and be at home as much as possible with her children.

With the spring show canceled in early April last year, Freeman said she was in limbo for weeks while seeking a center to accommodate the size of her event. She found a place in Lone Tree and moved the show to June.

She made less money, had fewer consignors and fewer shoppers.

“It was a real struggle because during a pandemic there is no way to understand consumer behavior,” Freeman said. “There was no information or data. You just had to rely on relationships you have formed over the past years.”

Eight weeks later, Freeman hosted another sale, but like the last one, the revenue was down.

Freeman said she is more optimistic about 2021 but still faces an uphill battle.

She has scheduled another show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds this spring, but due to limited open dates, it falls on Easter weekend. Like 2020, Freeman said there is no way to predict consumer behavior.

Serving on the board at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Freeman also hosts the annual Bumps and Babies event for expecting moms, which was canceled in 2020.

Shannon Eklund, an executive assistant for the Town of Castle Rock, said she is proud of the career she built and did not want to consider giving it up.

Knowing that more than a million moms had to leave careers and jobs in 2020 to take care of children is “heartbreaking,” she said.

“It is interesting how much really falls on moms,” said the mother of three. “I worked so hard for so long on my career.

I am just glad to have had the support system around me that allowed me to keep going. Being a role model for my kids is super important.”

The Eklund children, Ylina, Nani and Quentin, sport masks while practicing safety protocols during the pandemic.

college-aged daughters, said she had to put her children to work to make sure the business survived through the first year of the pandemic.

Nats said the need to keep the business running kept the family together and gave them all something to do.

Deborah Freeman and her three daughters took the pandemic day by day, dealing with issues as they came up and found new, positive ways to bond.

Parker mom Jenna Jackson was nursing a brandnew, in-home fashion boutique business when the pandemic hit. The Parker resident said she did not want to give up the work she had been doing for more than two years, but started asking herself if she should continue.

“I remember last March when everything was so scary,” said the mother of four. “I didn’t want to show clothes to people because I felt like there was way more important things happening in the world. I was trying to be respectful

to people and deal with my family and home.”

Eventually, Jackson said she found out her online women’s fashion and accessories boutique was an outlet for other moms.

“They wanted a distraction,” she said, “they wanted to shop while the kids ran around the house going crazy.”

For Susan Nats in Highlands Ranch, she and her husband Tim had just opened a Tropical Smoothie franchise one week before the major shutdown.

Nats, a mother of two high-school sons and two

Home-school challenges If anyone was prepared for the challenges of homeschooling, it was Eklund.

Her two teenage daughters and preschool son were in good hands as Eklund was homeschooled he entire childhood.

“I grew up in the woodburning heat of the mountains in Montana,” she said.

“When the kids came home, I thought, ‘I got this.’ I am blessed to have good, patient, understanding kids.”

From the start, Eklund said it was all about setting priorities, having structure and understanding boundaries. However, she joked there were still days where she was in a Zoom meeting while her 5-year-old son practiced ninja kicks loudly in the background.

“With my preschooler, it was not about preparing him for Harvard,” Eklund said. “We made play dough, worked on the ABCs and numbers. With my daughters, we found hobbies and stayed focused on structure. I had been pushing for more autonomy with my kids anyway. This really helped that.”

While her daughters adapted well to online learning, Freeman said there were still moments of depression, anxiety and stress for each of them, which range in age between 11 and 14.

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“For us, it was very much a one day at a time situation,” she said. “We had some missed milestones and missed moments. We just had to find a way to continue.”

Jackson said last spring when schools were canceled, the teachers tried their best, but virtual learning was not organized well for all her children, which range in age between 7 and 16.

“I essentially had a kindergarten dropout,” Jackson joked. “At 6 years old, he was just too little.

My kids struggled online.

They made it through, but a lot of (the curriculum) was thrown together.”

Jackson said in the fall, teachers had more time and virtual learning went a lot smoother.

In organizing regular school days, Jackson said she created a program that became known as the “Lunch Lady,” posting videos of her cooking lunch each day on social media.

The series became popular with family and friends as her kids started participating, creating meal lists and rating the homemade dishes.

Jackson said she did a 40-day series of homemade lunches that pushed her family to eat together every day.

“No matter what everybody was doing, they knew that noon every day was lunch time,” she said.

A focus on self-care As the pandemic restrictions stayed intact through the summer, several moms said they started realizing the importance of self-care.

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Douglas County approves C-PACE financing program, again Commissioners vote on matter for third time since 2019

want to be in the middle of two business entities.”

Two county residents spoke against the program and two spoke for it.

“Are you for limited government or not?” said David DiCarlo, a Highlands Ranch resident. “Because I’ve got mailers from you guys saying and promising us limited, conservative government and this just isn’t.”

Several commenters speaking against the program pointed to a C-PACE project in Fremont County that has defaulted. Supporters responded by saying out of the program’s more than 2,500 loans across the country, only two have defaulted.

“I can’t look at the one isolated percent of a percent example to inform our decision here and stand in the way of millions of dollars coming into our economy and thousands of jobs,” Laydon said.

One county project that will benefit from this passage is the Miller’s Landing multi-use development in Castle Rock, which will now be able to use C-PACE loans for financing.

“To me this is a conservation tool,” said Shawn Temple, managing director of P3 Advisors, the master developer of Miller’s Landing “We’re conserving energy, we’re conserving water. To me those are noble goals.”

The project, currently in design, is expected to be completed in three to five years, Temple said.

Temple hopes to help educate other local businesses and landlords on the program and its benefits, he said.

“By updating their existing energy plan or their ventilation plan, they can help their properties save money in operating costs,” he said.

The program has been approved in 35 Colorado counties.

“The annual energy cost savings will, in most cases, exceed the annual assessment payment,” according to C-PACE.

the time.

Commissioner Abe Laydon, who Partridge went on to say he voted to approve the program.

“Participation will help us accom- would reconsider supporting the program if the Colorado New Enplish some wonderful economic ergy Improvement District board, development goals and I don’t which runs the program, would want to be on the side against our agree to certain assurances fureconomy and against our economther minimizing the county’s risk ic recovery and against our busiBY ELLIOTT WENZLER from involvement in the loans. ness community that has begged EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM During the March meeting, us to institute this program.”

George Teal, the newest commisThis was the third time since After going back and forth on sioner, swung the board again 2019 that the county has looked at the matter for several years now, toward approvthis issue. In the Douglas County commissional by voting in November 2019, ers voted 2-1 on March 9 to refavor.

Laydon and forapprove a new financing program “(It’s) essenmer Commisfor commercial properties. tially a means sioner Roger During the meeting, the debate of diffusing Partridge voted on the issue between commissionrisk through to approve ers, business owners and resithe power dents delved into the very purpose moving forof the state. ward with the of government.

That’s really all program with Commercial Property Assessed it is,” he said.

Commissioner Clean Energy, or C-PACE, is a tool “To say that Lora Thomas providing up to 100% financing there’s no role voting against for new or existing commercial for government it. However in properties that are seeking to in the purpose June 2020, Parmake clean energy improvements of using the to their building. That could mean tridge changed his vote on the updates or construction on many Lora Thomas, power of the state to diffuse matter and elements, including windows, Douglas County commissioner risk … most of voted to rescind roofs and heating systems. government extheir earlier C-PACE connects building ownists in order to approval. ers with private lenders for the do something “We know loans, which are then repaid with to diffuse risk.” there’s a risk in a lot of things the county’s property tax assessThomas and others who spoke we do as commissioners, and we ment process. The county then against the program voiced contake calculated risks with the receives up to 1% in collection cern about its impact on increasdecisions we make … but when fees based on the assessment for we have a risk that’s brought to us ing the scope of government. the life of the loan.

“I do not feel it is the role of that’s very evident, it’s our job too “I think there are a lot of bengovernment to be smack dab in to minimize that risk,” he said at efits to doing this program,” said the middle between a commercial building owner and a commercial bank,” she said. “That’s not what government is supposed to be for.

Government is supposed to be for protecting our individual rights.”

The county’s treasurer and assessor also voiced opposition to the program during the meeting.

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sions,” she said. “It’s about having more heads come together. This is all legal. These business owners have more skin in the game FROM PAGE 5 and have a vested interest in what happens.”

None of the Design Review LaFleur said the members of the Board members takes an official oath of office. They are appointed Design Review Board are not all business owners, noting that sevthrough a full council vote held eral, including Chairman Stuart annually and bi-annually. ProButler, are property owners. spective members submit an When asked who the volunteer application, participate in an board answers to, Mayor Pro Tem interview process and must be Bracken said the town council. recommended by the council He stressed that councilmembers liaison to the board. The current council liaison is Councilmember follow all development proposed from start to finish, noting that Cavey. when an issue comes before the As per Town code, the Design council, they Review Board are prepared. is required to “We know have: this board is • One member making good from the Plandecisions on ning Commisbehalf of the sion town,” he said.

• Two mem“They are bers from the doing a good Downtown job. There is Development no reason to Authority change it.”

• Two memGray said bers from the he and other Historic Presercouncilvation Board members • Two propKevin Bracken, are comforterty owners Castle Rock mayor pro tem able with the within the board makeup Downtown because the Development board members Authority are citizens who are stakeholdboundary ers in what happens downtown Johnson said the “prescriptive” and will do what is best to have a way the board is set up creates a thriving community. stacked deck, meaning four down“The conflict-of-interest debate town business owners are serving is not an issue,” he said. “We want on the board at any given time.

They have a vested interest in con- input from those vested interests to do what will benefit downtinued growth, she said. Johnson town.” questioned if those standing to Gray also stressed that while the benefit from growth can be imparDesign Review Board is comprised tial. of all volunteers, they are still LaFleur disagreed, saying it is required to follow all public-meetimportant to have those who are ing laws and procedures, which directly impacted by growth or means posting agendas, acceptlack of growth have a voice by participating on the town’s boards ing public comments, and hosting public hearings for proposed and committees. development.

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Shop’s first year was not-so-smoothie Pair struggle to keep new Tropical Smoothie location going through pandemic

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On March 8 last year, Susan and Tim Nats celebrated the opening of Tropical Smoothie in Highlands Ranch. A week later, they were furloughing employees and worrying whether the new business venture would survive the first year.

“Things happen and you expect delays, but we have had one thing after another,” Susan said.

The longtime Highlands Ranch couple said as their four children have grown older, they wanted something different, which led to them investing in a franchise.

With athletic children, the couple said they were always getting smoothies after competition. One day it was jokingly put out to buy a smoothie franchise, which led to them discovering Tropical Smoothie.

The franchise, located near UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital at 1485 Park Central Drive, was supposed to open in the summer of 2019. However, some construction delays pushed grand-opening plans to the spring of 2020.

With opening plans on track in

Ben Roth, 18, has been a member of the Tropical Smoothie Café team for a full year. It is an accomplishment given most of the 30-member staff were laid off in 2020 because of the pandemic.

February 2020, Tim said they had hired and trained 30 employees.

They were excited, he said. The store opened with a sigh of relief on March 8. Susan noted that it was exactly one week before the State of Colorado ordered strict shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We watched neighboring businesses close down,” Tim said. “We watched this center turn into a ghost town. Luckily, we had a business that was all about cook, serve and take out.”

Susan said they had employees who feared working because news of the pandemic had them and their parents concerned about being in public. Before long, the couple had to cut most of the staff, cut hours of operation and rely on their four

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Tim and Susan Nats opened Tropical Smoothie Café on March 8, 2020. A week later the COVID pandemic hit, making the first year of operation tough. The couple hopes PHOTOS BY THELMA GRIMES 2021 will bring better luck.

children to pitch in and help.

One employee who made it the entire year is 18-year-old Ben Roth.

Roth said at the beginning he had to take a month off but was glad to get back to work.

“Everyone here has been great,” he said. “I have really learned how to prioritize better and improve my social skills in talking to people during all of this. I definitely got a different perspective working behind the counter during a year of a pandemic.”

Susan said with two children in high school and two in college, all of them shifted to remote learning, which allowed them to work.

The family of six started working as a team, which Susan said gave all of them a sense of purpose.

“You can only watch so many movies and play so many video games,” she said. “It felt good to just be a place to provide people with a break and a choice to come in and get some healthy options.”

On days where the business earned $500, Susan said she breathed a sigh of relief just to know they broke even that day.

Tim said as the pandemic restrictions continued, they started working to just stay open.

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celebration,” he said. “We didn’t get to do any of the early marketing to promote our new business.”

He added that they promoted menu items for their healthy qualities.

Tim said to get some word-ofmouth advertising going, they started donating samples to Highlands Ranch Hospital, schools, police and community programs that were still operational.

With a background in computer software, Tim said he knew opening the franchise would be a leap, but with in the unforeseen challenges in 2020, it has been a tough year.

Business is starting to increase, Susan said, noting they feel like the worst is behind them.

“But we are still stunted, and it is going to take some time,” she added.

“Our goal in 2021 is to see explosive growth.”

The menu at Tropical Smoothie features a variety of fruit smoothies and healthy lunch options, including flatbreads, quesadillas and salads. Tim said one of the most popular menu items is the Dragon Fruit Smoothie.

To learn more about the Tropical Smoothie location in Highlands Ranch, visit the website at locations. tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/co/highlands-ranch/1485-park-central-drive.

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Freeman said one day she got up and realized she had gained weight, rarely put on nice clothes and was hardly ever wearing makeup anymore. With a focus on herself, she began putting more effort into her appearance and lost 30 pounds.

“I decided it was important to do something every day for myself,” she said. “I wanted to get more sleep. I wanted to get the energy to continue taking on whatever comes. I became very cognizant that just because my kids were home, I did not have to do everything. I knew I couldn’t fall into the trap of always trying to be super mom.”

Jackson said it was all about alone time. She realized months into the pandemic that it was OK to make dad cook dinner while she spent hours relaxing in a warm bath.

Orlowski said while 2020 posed a lot of mental-health challenges for all family members, she is not surprised moms figured out how much their own care mattered in a year that posed a lot of challenges.

“This year changed a lot of our lives and mothers started realizing that self-care matters,” she said.

“Without self-care, moms can’t take care of all of those around them. Without true self-care, especially in a pandemic, it can lead to serious burn out.”

By mid-summer, Eklund said she became very aware that self-isolation can be a good thing. With a sister nearby, Eklund co-isolated with her, providing breaks and relieving each other when needed.

“I realized it is important to put a priority on myself,” she said. “The cards for me were stacked nicely.

Not for a lack of trying — that’s for darn sure.”

Positives in a year of negatives In the end, Jackson said she loved having her family home every day. She loved the closeness the year brought with family nights, cooking lunches and being together. She also loved the slowdown.

“Before we had the shutdown, we were constantly going,” she said.

“We were driving kids to school, taking them to athletics. I really did enjoy the break from all of it.”

Orlinski said it is important for moms to take away the good parts of the year. It is also good to learn some of those lessons and instead of just forgetting them and going back to old habits, to consider carrying some of those new routines forward.

Freeman said she did more projects with her daughters, noting that a lot of it involved painting the bathroom three or more times, or designing a mural on the glass doors.

Together time became important during the pandemic. Freeman said she got back to having family dinners to talk about the day, laugh and enjoy each other’s company.

“It may not have been a perfect dinner, but it was perfect as long as we were having dinner together,” she said. “I worked on being present. It is still a struggle. Really, it

How the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 may affect you Now that President Biden has signed off on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), let’s review where its $1.9 trillion in spending is expected to go.

Additional Unemployment Benefits: Supplementing state unemployment benefits, unemployed workers will receive an additional $300 weekly in Federal funds through September 6, 2021. The first $10,200 will be tax-free for households with annual income under $150,000.

Recovery Rebates: Households under prescribed income levels can expect direct $1,400 stimulus payments for each eligible individual in the household. This includes the taxpayer; their spouse (if they are filing jointly); and any dependents they are claiming, regardless of age. However, the rebates start phasing out for single filers reporting $75,000 in annual income, disappearing entirely at $80,000. They phase out for joint filers at $150,000, disappearing at $160,000.

Jenna Jackson is surrounded by her four children and husband. The group grew closer COURTESY PHOTOS over the last year, quarantining together during COVID, Jackson said.

Child Tax Credit (CTC): The CTC was $2,000 annually for children up to age 16. For 2021 only (so far), it’s increased to $3,000 for children aged 6–17, and $3,600 for children younger than six. To qualify, AGI can’t exceed $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers. Partial advance payments will start later this year, at 50% of what the IRS estimates it will “owe” each eligible family from July–December.

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit: For 2021 only (so far), eligible expenses increased to $8,000 for one child (from $3,000), and to $16,000 for two children (from $6,000). Also, there are fewer hurdles limiting eligibility for claiming available credits.

Student Loan Debt: If any student loan debt is forgiven, it will be income-taxfree.

Affordable Care Act Credits: Increased income limits make it easier to qualify for increased benefits.

Federal Rental Assistance: Rental assistance is available to families affected by COVID-19.

With the 2021 ARPA, plus five major relief bills passed in 2020, Congress has now injected a total $5.3 trillion into the economy—even as COVID cases are down, vaccine rates are up, and the economy is beginning to improve. Will this last influx help more or hurt more in the long run?

Time will tell.

As a fun project to do as a family, Jenna Jackson became known as the ‘Lunch Lady,’ producing a daily video on social media highlighting the homemade meals she made for 40 consecutive days for her family.

was a struggle as a single mom even before COVID. On any given day, you feel like one of your kids is getting the short end of the stick.”

Eklund said she was already close with her son and daughters and the pandemic helped that continue.

“We have always been able to just find a way,” she said. “What works for one may not work for the other. I have been lucky all around. If it seemed like we needed to just get out of the house, I grabbed my computer, and we went to the park. It was super fun.”

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Documentarians are manic about Titanic

he Titanic is a sunken scab that keeps getting picked on.

There’s a new Titanic documentary. There will be a new one next year and the year after that and the year after that.

I wish they would let her rest in peace, QUIET like Ethel Merman.

New technologies DESPERATION explain how they continue to make new documentaries.

Explaining why is different.

In the first place, there has to be an audience. I guess there is. Apparently Craig Marshall there’s still enough Smith of a mystery about it, and everyone loves a mystery.

One of the newer documentaries showed the ocean emptied like a bathtub, leaving the Titanic’s carcass easier to see like the desert bones of a goat.

I wish I had millions to throw away at a sunken ocean liner.

It was foggy. The captain refused

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to slow down. There were icebergs.

The invincible Titanic sunk. There were reasonable and conclusive explanations.

Weren’t there? Apparently not.

One documentary was titled “The Titanic’s Final Mystery.” If only it were.

What more can we learn?

Tons, apparently.

The scenes I like best are the ones in the control rooms when men and women sit around pensively while very expensive deep water diving subs and cameras plunge into the darkness to see what really happened to this unsinkable ship that sank.

Look: Those bolts weren’t fastened properly.

Look: The speedometer wasn’t working.

Look: Someone forgot to turn on the iceberg detector.

What do you get when you cross the Atlantic on the Titanic? About halfway.

What kind of lettuce did they serve on the Titanic. Iceberg.

Of the estimated 2,224 passengers on board, more than 1,500 died. One who survived, Molly Brown, and her

wealthy husband James, moved from Leadville into a $30,000 mansion on Pennsylvania Street in Denver.

It’s now a museum.

An abysmal movie, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” starring Debbie Reynolds, was released in 1964.

It’s a musical, if that helps.

Another documentary? Oh, why not? Men, and women, with money have to spend it on something. It might as well be on a sunken ship instead of college scholarships.

If only the Titanic could talk and put an end to all of this.

I think it would say two words, “Slow down.”

Other ships in the area sat for the night. But Captain Smith was intent.

He said, “Nothing can catch her, nothing can touch my 409.”

Trouble is, the ship’s iceberg scanning technology consisted of two young men without binoculars.

One, Frederick Fleet, 25, survived.

He died at the age of 77 (cause of death: suicide by hanging).

Fleet testified, “We could have seen it a bit sooner” if they had been issued binoculars.

Incomprehensible, isn’t it?

The largest ship afloat relied on two lookouts keeping their eyes peeled.

The Titanic was almost the length of three football fields.

Binoculars, good ones, are $19.99.

In 1912? Half that.

Sometimes it takes a disaster for improvements to be made. Improvements in ocean crossing liner safety measures were instituted.

If only Smitty had said, “Slow down. Let’s wait until morning, men.”

If Fleet had been issued binoculars.

If either or both had happened, the Titanic might be sitting pretty in Long Beach near the Queen Mary, open for tourists, serving high tea.

If, if, if.

Captain Smith’s last words: “Where’s all this water coming from?”

Now, let that last joke sink in.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

You are tremendously amazing — and you should know it

ne of the things that I have learned many years ago is that we should never assume, that at any given moment, the person we are speaking with or communicating with does not need a word of encouragement or appreciaWINNING tion. And whether we are in the same WORDS boat or not, receiving a little positive feedback never hurt any of us, has it?

Just imagine for a moment that someone we work with, maybe a customer, or even a close friend whom we Michael Norton know and trust said to us, “I think that you are tremendously amazing.” My guess is that it would probably feel pretty good.

That one statement, said in less than two seconds, could be a gamechanger to anyone who receives such an impactful message.

Just like offering kindness, giving a well-deserved compliment costs us absolutely nothing. As a matter of fact, most times provid-

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ing sincere praise provides a huge return of appreciation, loyalty and trust. Notice the word sincere.

When we share with someone our gratitude for their friendship, guidance, service or presence in our lives, it must be because we are truly grateful and because they are tremendously amazing.

Try it. Send someone a text, an email, or even give them a call and just say something like, “I really am so grateful for you, and I just wanted to tell you that I think you are tremendously amazing.”

The next time a server or anyone providing a service does an outstanding job, try sharing the same thing, “Thank you for your help, I think you are tremendously amazing.” Again, it only takes a few seconds and costs nothing. This is also something to absolutely share with a customer. Letting customers know that they are appreciated is always a best practice. And when customers are made to feel valued as individuals, loyalty will likely follow.

It is estimated that 690 million people go to bed on an empty stomach, hungry each night. This is a

very sad statistic and something that many people and organizations are trying to do something about. Ending hunger is an awesome cause and an incredible opportunity for even more of us to help the fight against hunger if we can.

Here’s the thing, it has also been said that as many people that there are in the world who go to bed hungry each night for something to eat, there are more than twice that number who go to bed each night hungry for a word of hope and encouragement. The solution to that problem seems so much easier to solve, doesn’t it? Just tell someone close to you that they are tremendously amazing.

And if saying tremendously amazing still seem a little long, try doing what we do in our business, we tell our team, our customers, and our partners that they are “Tramazing.” We have fun as it becomes contagious, and everyone jumps in to let those they work with that they are “Tramazing.”

Maybe giving kudos and acknowledging appreciation is something that is already happening

and being done consistently in our personal and professional lives. If so, that is wonderful, and you are already tremendously amazing, or “Tramazing.” However, if a demonstration of gratitude, respect and love can be achieved through just a few spoken or written words, why wouldn’t we say or write something that could bring another person the feeling that what they do and who they are is so very much appreciated?

How about you? Are there people in your life who are going to bed hungry for a word of hope and encouragement? Or are you already lifting up those around you and letting them know how special and appreciated they are? Either way, I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we can let others around us know that they are tremendously amazing, or “Tramazing,” it really will be a better than good year.

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A new position created in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is “a direct response” to calls for social justice and criminal justice reform seen throughout the nation in 2020, DA John Kellner says.

Kellner hired Aurora Ogg as the new district’s new community engagement director. She most recently worked as an assistant to Mayor Mike Coffman in Aurora and previously directed community outreach for Coffman when he served in Congress. Ogg started in February.

“What I learned, especially last

summer, is people want transparency,” Kellner said. “Especially when it comes to policing and prosecution.”

While campaigning, the first-term DA promised audits of the Ogg district, more publicly available data, and community town halls to address social issues in the district.

The community engagement director will be responsible for identifying “groups that may have been underserved in the past,” and getting office staff into the community, he said.

Part of the focus will be educating people on what happens in

the courtroom, but “part of it is listening and trying to learn what are the issues that we are directly impacting in a particular community.”

Ogg will also organize community advisory groups the office plans to launch. Those committees might focus on issues including juvenile criminal justice, immigration and a general citizens group.

“I think we have an obligation to connect with the community,” Kellner said. “Even outside times of crisis. Too often the community’s connection with the DA is on somebody’s absolute worst day.”

Ogg answered questions by email. She said stepping into the new role feels like a natural transi-

tion with her past experience at the federal and municipal level.

Ogg said her career working outside the justice system will help her understand perspectives of people unfamiliar with the role of a district attorney and how it affects their daily life.

“I think the voices we heard loud and clear last summer have always been there, they just didn’t have the same momentum and they weren’t always heard,” she said.

“It’s never going to be easy to fashion a criminal justice system that everyone is satisfied with. I feel like part of my job is to make sure that DA Kellner’s constituents are at the table when those conversations are taking place.”

the healthiest County in Colorado for the past four consecutive years … data demonstrates that Douglas County’s public health needs are very different from the other two Counties served by the Tri-County Health Department.” We’re doing great!

Why would the county commit additional resources to replicate what we already have? While not privy to the “data,” I’m confident DougCo health needs aren’t much different than residents of other counties.

Second: The county commissioners decided “… to evaluate and seek a different solution to public health services delivery for a County this size….” DougCo is the smallest of the TCHD collective with 23% of the combined 1.5M population. Our $2.5M share of the $11M county contributions funds disease control and prevention, environmental monitoring, health inspections, emergency preparedness and other services.

A cut-and-run, strike-out-on-ourown approach is hardly efficient or good management of tax dollars. Our commissioners should abandon this exercise and not make government duplicative and larger than necessary.

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counterparts, have been in-person the majority of the school year. A better comparison is to look at what other major metro school districts are doing and that shows they are all offering very similar neighborhood high school options.

If Douglas County desires highquality public schools that attract

and retain the best teachers and staff, we must stop the divisive attacks on school board members who are dedicated, unpaid volunteers. Fortunately, Mr. Ormond’s $262,000 investment in his failed recall attempt did not pay off.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR American Rescue Plan needed The American Rescue Plan is big.

Real big. $1.9 trillion. With millions of people unemployed or underemployed, schools trying to reopen safely, and lines for food banks extending around blocks, this is a time for big solutions to big challenges.

America’s challenges will not resolve through inaction, especially when a thousand people a day are dying from COVID-19.

The American Rescue Plan includes billions of dollars to administer and distribute vaccines, diagnose infections, and purchase testing supplies and protective equipment.

There are also funds for hospitals, public health agencies, and biomedical research. During a global pandemic, our communities and healthcare workers need resources.

The American Rescue Plan also aggressively targets the economic crisis resulting from the pandemic.

Families and individuals will get help through direct payments, as will those who remain unemployed.

Small business loans, emergency rental assistance, and grants for restaurants are included to boost the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) resources. An expansion of the child tax credit will lift tens of millions of children out of poverty. Emergency health coverage will be given to those who have slipped through the cracks of a system badly in need of repair.

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and congressional leadership has developed an ambitious piece of legislation. It’s big. It’s comprehensive. It responds to a crisis. This is the kind of action we need to deliver relief for working people.

Erik Clarke Denver Health plan is ill-advised What a year it’s been, and those pesky masks have been the root of so much conflict.

July’s Tri-County Health mask mandate provoked Douglas County commissioners to initiate withdrawal from TCHD and pursue the county’s own health agency. Recent actions continue the county’s relationship with TCHD through 2022 while a review of independent options occurs. Two statements in the 1/25/2021 DougCo website post on this issue are worthy of comment.

First: DougCo has “… been named

Recall full of misleading claims Claims that it was the failed recall that opened DCSD secondary doors for full in-person learning are completely false. They, along with comments comparing neighborhood secondary schools to private and charter schools, were made with little to no understanding of how the district operates.

Nate Ormond clearly never understood the district’s goal to return secondary students to full-time, in-person learning as soon as it was safe to do so. This goal, first stated back in August, is now planned for March, as a result of the successful vaccination of teachers and staff, not because of Mr. Ormond’s recall.

Comparing neighborhood schools to private and charter schools is disingenuous. Private and charter schools can control their enrollment and class sizes, while neighborhood schools cannot. It is much easier to socially distance students at Valor where the student-to-teacher ratio is half of nearby Mountain Vista. Mr. Ormond conveniently forgot to give credit to neighborhood elementary schools which, like their charter

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A GUIDE TO SAFE SPRING OUTINGS Seizing better weather with friends, family while minding virus

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ne year after Colorado’s governor announced a stayat-home order and drastically changed life throughout the state, the coronavirus still dictates the way Coloradans approach having fun and spending time with loved ones.

But as COVID-19 restrictions continue to loosen in parts of the Denver metro area and beyond — and as more Coloradans line up for vaccine shots — the natural question residents may ask is: What’s still off limits? What can be done safely?

One year after a spring unlike any other, many Coloradans may be raring to turn the page and make new memories. Here’s a look at how to take part in common spring pastimes with an eye toward keeping yourself and those near you safe.

Road trips Colorado’s vast expanse and varied scenery lend themselves to few things better than taking road trips.

In the pandemic’s early stages in Colorado, state officials recommended that travel for recreation be limited to a person’s own community, such as their county of residence, or traveling no more than about 10 miles.

The state public-health department isn’t urging that guidance now, but it advises being mindful of the restrictions in different areas.

“We know Coloradans love the outdoors, and we encourage them to enjoy what the state has to offer,” the Colorado State Joint Information Center, which takes questions for the health department, said in a statement. “Coloradans should check with the restrictions in the counties they are visiting to ensure they are in compliance during their stay.”

Checking the county government’s website for the area you’re visiting can be a quick, informative step. The state also maintains a map showing each county’s COVID19 restriction status, along with a chart of what each status means, at covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19-dial-dashboard.

Traveling in cars with nonhousehold members can increase your risk of contracting COVID-19, a page on the state’s COVID-19 page from June says.

Yard, house parties Colorado’s guidance on backyard or indoor parties differs based on whether people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

“For those who have completed their vaccination, the (federal) CDC has provided guidance on what activities are acceptable,” the state information center said in the

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statement. “Individuals who are not vaccinated should limit gatherings, follow local recommendations, wear masks and physically distance.”

The federal guidance is located at tinyurl.com/CDCvaccinatedguid-

ance.

A less-talked-about aspect of Colorado’s COVID-19 restrictions lately was the limit on personal gatherings.

The state’s COVID-19 dial is the set of restrictions counties must

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follow based on the local spread of the virus. The system also affects capacity at restaurants, other businesses, indoor and outdoor events, and other settings.

Among the dial’s six levels, blue is the second-least restrictive.

Purple, the most restrictive level, is a stay-at-home order.

Nearly the whole state was operating under the blue or yellow levels as of mid-March. Some Denverarea counties had progressed to blue by then, but others were still in yellow.

But the personal gatherings restriction had been the same across blue, yellow and orange — the middle levels. The state had allowed up to 10 people from no more than two households, although it’s the type of regulation where officials generally must rely on voluntary compliance.

On March 19, Colorado released a draft of the latest revisions to the COVID-19 dial, which included changes that would do away with the limit on personal gatherings.

The proposed update — dubbed “dial 3.0” — was to take effect on March 24.

“There is no longer a state limit on personal gathering sizes,” the state public-health department said in a news release announcing the update. “The state will follow (federal) CDC’s guidance on personal gatherings. The CDC still strongly recommends avoiding larger gatherings and crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

Prom The end of the school year means prom, a topic that comes with added anticipation after a spring of online-only schooling last year.

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Colorado’s public-health department offers painstakingly detailed guidance for prom, saying the rite should follow the state’s indoor and outdoor events restrictions.

For counties in level yellow, for indoor unseated events, the COVID-19 dial restrictions allow 50% capacity or 50 people without using the state’s social distancing space calculator (or up to 100 with the calculator), whichever is fewer. See the calculator at covid19.colorado.gov/distancingcalculator.

For outdoor unseated events in yellow counties, the dial allows 50% capacity or 175 people, whichever is fewer.

See restrictions for other settings and other levels at covid19. colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dialdashboard. A public health order formally outlines how the dial system works. See that at tinyurl. com/DialPublicHealthOrder.

“All in-person events are required to follow capacity limits guidance for indoor and outdoor events; however, we highly recommend that schools consider hosting these events outdoors when possible,” the state’s prom guidance document says.

The prom-specific guidance adds: “Consider two or more timed events to allow greater spacing while still allowing full participation.”

It also suggests assigning students to groups, or “pods,” of no more than 10.

“While at prom, attendees are allowed to be less than 6 feet from members within their designated pod but must remain at least 6 feet away from separate pods,” the guidance says.

Asked whether the prom guidance carries the force of a public

health order, the state information center said: “Schools organizing proms must follow indoor and outdoor event guidance, as well as restaurant guidance if food is served, and those parameters are outlined in public health orders.

Other portions of the guidance are not outlined in a public health order but are highly recommended.”

See the prom document at tinyurl. com/ColoradoPromGuidance.

Air travel, public transit Colorado listed airline travel as having “medium to higher” risk in a page of guidance online from June.

“Check airlines and airports for their policies and procedures about COVID-19,” the state’s page reads.

“Check restrictions in the place you are traveling to.”

The page also suggests bringing hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes and says to “consider what you would do if you became ill while you are away.”

“The risk may increase as more people become comfortable traveling,” the page adds.

The site also recommends checking policies about canceling due to crowded flights where social distancing is not possible.

Visit the CDC’s travel website for more information at tinyurl.com/ CDCtravelguidance.

“Public transit can put you in close contact with others and increase your risk,” the state’s page says.

Swimming In settings for swimming, “it’s not the water; it’s the other people” that bring the risk, the state’s page says.

“It may be hard to maintain distance in common areas; it may be challenging for other swimmers to wear masks even when out of the water,” the page adds.

The page suggests strategizing

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ways to avoid common areas and maintain distance, along with wearing a face mask when possible and bringing an extra mask in case one gets wet.

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This Christopher Dresser five-legged chair will be exhibited when the Kirkland Museum COURTESY PHOTO reopens soon.

ruth, Beauty and Power: Christopher Dresser and the Aesthetic Movement” will open soon at the Kirkland Museum — opening delayed by a burst water valve. SONYA’S In the meantime, a SAMPLER virtual “360 Degree Tour” is available.

The website will advise when open.

The museum’s collection includes a five-legged Dresser chair assembled by founding director Hugh Grant. The Sonya Ellingboe Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art is at 1201 Bannock St. in downtown Denver, with parking just west of the building. kirklandmuseum.org.

Hudson Gardens “Native Bee Hotels: Make Your Own” will be a virtual class by CSU Horticulture Agent Lisa Mason on March 31. Register at HudsonGardens.org ($30 member) and a Zoom link will be sent by email. Supplies will be available at Hudson Gardens’ shop a week before the class. Class will cover biology of native nesting bees, maintenance tips to keep bees happy and healthy and other ideas to create pollinator habitats in your landscape.

Weather delay The Athena Project art installation “Women in Their Infinite Forms” and its opening Art Strut in Denver’s Dairy Block were delayed a week when the skies opened up with heavy snowfall on March 14-15.

‘World of Color’ “World of Color” by Littleton Fine Arts Guild members, is open at Stanton Gallery, Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton (and online). Open during box office hours and during performances, which start this week with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” See townhallartscenter.org.

Painting workshop Heritage Fine Arts Guild presents a painting workshop covering two half-days, “Loosen Up” with artist Bob Burridge, from 9 a.m. to noon on April 30 and May 1, via Zoom.

Cost: $100 for HFAG members and $130 for non-members. Details and registration: heritage-guild.com, select current workshops. Additional information: Mary kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net. A Zoom link will be provided prior to the workshop.

Lone Tree Arts Center The annual Commissioner’s Choice Exhibit, juried by Colleen Fanning, called “Into the Rearview Mirror: A Look Back at 2020,” will be on display through May 23. A virtual opening reception was held March 17. Artists will appear in person during the exhibit, times TBA. Gallery open during center hours: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Young writers!

The 57th Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum Annual Creative Writing Contest is underway for grades 1-12, closing at midnight March 27. Judges will be Arapahoe Community College English Faculty members. Visit friendslittleton.org for entry details.

Open at the Denver Art Museum: “From Paris to Hollywood: The Fashion and Influence of Veronique and Gregory Peck,” featuring Veronique’s haute couture fashions, sketches, photographs, film clips — more than 100 ensembles. Through July 18. Advance tickets: 720-8655000, denverartmuseum.org.

Dance in Lakewood The David Taylor Dance Ensemble will perform “Lifting the Veil” at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Way, Lakewood at 7:30 p.m.

April 17 and 2 p.m. April 18. Tickets: lakewood.org/tickets or 303-987-7845.

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Personal gatherings A less-talked-about aspect of Colorado’s COVID-19 restrictions lately is the limit on personal gatherings.

The restriction is the same across blue, yellow and orange — the dial’s middle levels. The state allows up to 10 people from no more than two households, although it’s the type of regulation where officials generally must rely on voluntary compliance.

The dial 3.0 changes would do away with that limit.

“There is no longer a state limit on personal gathering sizes,” the state public-health department said in the news release. “The state will follow (federal) CDC’s guidance on personal gatherings. The CDC still strongly recommends avoiding larger gatherings and crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

Changes to level blue Retail, offices and “noncritical” manufacturing in level blue could open to 75% capacity, up from 50% previously.

Outdoor events in levels green and blue would no longer have capacity restrictions. Counties may choose to implement restrictions on outdoor events at the local level, the news release said.

Under the “dial 2.0” changes to Colorado’s restrictions on Feb. 6, the state public-health department drastically eased the limits on incidence rates — rates of new cases — that allow counties to remain in certain levels of the dial. The arrival of the “dial 2.0” system had moved Denver metro counties down to level yellow from level orange.

As of the Feb. 6 changes, counties qualify for level blue, in part, when they maintain enough days below 100 new cases per 100,000 people.

A county’s number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people within one week is known as its incidence rate.

The state announced even further changes on March 8 that included adding a new “disease incidence metric buffer.” The “buffer” change allowed counties to

exceed their dial level’s incidence rate limit and still remain in the same level as long as counties do not exceed the minimum of the next dial level’s incidence rate by more than 15% for five consecutive days, according to a news release.

COVID-19 safety protocols, generally letting businesses follow restrictions that are one level lower on the dial than they otherwise would be able to without certification.

Read more about the program at tinyurl.com/ Colorado5StarBusinessProgram.

Businesses with 5-Star certification may not operate in the next lowest level below blue — level green — unless the county is formally in that level.

‘Because of the commitment of all Coloradans, we are where we are now, able to be less restrictive and provide local communities and their public health agencies more control while still protecting the public’s health.’

5-Star business update Under the dial 3.0 changes, 5-Star businesses in level blue could operate up to 60% capacity — not to exceed 50 people above the caps for restaurants and indoor Level green events and 25 looser, easier to people above the cap for Jill Hunsaker Ryan, attain The dial 3.0 gyms. state public-health department update would Colorado’s executive director change the 5-Star State virus-spread Certificametrics that tion Program counties allows busineed to meet to enter level green, nesses to operate with expanded making it easier for counties to capacity if they follow stepped-up

achieve.

The level a county qualifies for on the dial generally depends on the county’s rate of new cases, its percentage of COVID-19 tests that come back positive, and whether hospitalizations are increasing, stable or declining.

Now, counties could apply for that “protect our neighbors” level if they have an incidence rate up to 35 cases per 100,000 people — up from 15 previously.

Most restrictions in level green would be removed. Bars, gyms and indoor events would still need to adhere to a 50% capacity limit or a 500-person cap, whichever is fewer.

Further opening in April The dial 3.0 changes may only matter for a few weeks — by mid-April, the state public-health department intends to “move to a more local model, allowing local public health agencies to assume more control over capacity restrictions that are currently determined by the dial,” the news release said.

On April 16, the dial would become guidance that counties can choose whether to adopt, according to the draft policy. Currently, the dial system is backed by the dial public health order.

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The draft policy mentions a statewide public health order that would take effect to continue limits on indoor unseated mass gatherings.

It would “maintain public health guidelines for indoor, high-risk environments,” possibly at a limit of “50% (capacity) not to exceed 500 people,” the draft policy says. It appears that limit would apply to indoor events and last until at least mid-May,

according to the policy.

The draft also mentions a “snap back” for counties if local hospital capacity is threatened, suggesting state-imposed restrictions could return.

“This is the plan today assuming nothing changes with the variants to cause a rapid increase in cases,” the draft says.

Previously, the state had said dial 3.0 would occur in the spring and that a final update to the dial was expected in early summer. It was not immediately clear if another update would occur given the newly announced April change.

Alongside the March 19 announcement of “dial 3.0” policies, the state also aired plans to modify its mask-wearing order.

That appeared to include intent to change the mask order on April 4 to consist of two levels.

For counties in level green — the state COVID-19 dial’s least-restrictive level — the mask order would apply in schools for students ages 11 to 18 through the end of the school year, among “congregate care” visitors and in other high-risk settings, according to a draft policy document.

For counties in level blue and above, the mask order would apply in schools for students ages 11 to 18 through the end of the school year. It would also apply where there are 10 or more unrelated people indoors in public settings.

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To paraphrase a line from the Army, the Colorado High School Activities Association and the state’s high school soccer officials organization are looking for a few good soccer referees who happen to play the sport.

Colorado High School Soccer Officials President Ken Hehr outlined his goals before a Zoom meeting of CHSAA’s soccer committee earlier this month.

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The discussion was part of a larger talk about how to find enough officials to cover high-school soccer games through June. Most teams want to play Tuesday and Thursdays. Hehr said that represented eight times as many games as were set for Mondays and Wednesdays.

“Our goal is to cover every game,” Hehr said. “The reality is, we’re going to have shortfalls.”

One solution is for double- and tripleheaders at single game sites.

Hehr said he was able to schedule the same crews to work multiple games at the same stadium.

“We could link the same crew but flip the center (the head referee) for the second game,” Hehr said.

“But, each crew needs to have two officials who are capable of working the center.”

Hehr didn’t start officiating until he was in his 40s.

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George Gwozdecky has been coaching hockey for over 40 years including the past six at Valor Christian.

He knows what it takes to win a game.

On March 18 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Gwozdecky knew the Eagles had to shoot the puck at the net and force Fort Collins goalie Sam Simon to make saves.

Valor did just that, holding a 49-19 advantage in shots on goal, and won its second straight Class 5A CHSAA state hockey championship with a 4-3 win over the previously undefeated Lambkins.

The Eagles got three of their four goals from defensemen with Ryan Kayser scoring twice and Jameson Charles getting the game-winner with 2:36 remaining in the contest.

Valor captured the state title last year with a five overtime, 1-0 win over Fort Collins that saw Simon tie a national record with 84 saves in the setback.

“We needed our defensemen to be aggressive,” said Gwozdecky.

“One of the things we knew we needed to do is get pucks to the net because of Simon. We had to create second chance opportunities.

Fortunately some good shots went by him.

“It was just one of those crazy nights. It was like the last shot wins. It certainly was an interesting game. I’m proud of these guys.

Anytime you can win your last game of the season it’s a heck of an accomplishment. Considering they were defending the championship, that’s even tougher to do.”

Fort Collins took a 1-0 lead in the first minute of the second period but the two goals by Kayser and one by Evan Pahos helped create a 3-3 tie which Charles ended with his hard shot off an assist from Ryder Price at the 14:34 mark.

“We have kind of been in that position all year,” explained Kayser. “We give up the first goal but we know we are a better team deep down and we have more depth.

“Our defensemen don’t really score that much but sometimes when you need it, you get three out of the four goals. Not bad. Two for me and my D partner got the gamewinner. There is nothing better than that.”

Valor, which has gone 85-17-3 over the past five seasons, finished with a 12-2 record in this COVID 19 shortened season.

“The school made a real strong commitment to the hockey program about getting ice time and being serious about hockey,” said Gwozdecky who was head coach at the University of Denver for 19 seasons. “I noticed that and that’s what intrigued me about the position. The first couple years were building years.”

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Valor defenseman Ryan Kayser (4) scored two goals in the 4-3 state championship win over Fort Collins on March 18.

Valor defenseman Jameson Charles (12) got the winning goal with 2:36 remaining in the game as the Eagles won back-toback state championships after a 4-3 victory over Fort Collins on March 18.

the 2021 title game-winning shot with 4:32 remaining in the game but the goal was waved off.

“I thought we had the winner a

few minutes earlier where kind of everybody in the building realized it was a goal but the guys that mattered waved it off,” added Gwozdecky.

“The official told me the puck hit the cross bar post and came out. Then I asked him why did you blow the whistle and stop play?

The puck is live on the ice. I got no

answer. He just skated away.”

Pahos did get the game winner in overtime as Valor downed Regis Jesuit, 3-2, in one of the semifinal games played March 16.

Fort Collins went three overtimes before Nolan Williamson scored 27 seconds into the third extra session in a 3-2 semifinal victory over Chaparral.

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A water provider for Northwest Douglas County has been recognized by a statewide organization for excellence in engineering, according to a news release.

Dominion Water & Sanitation District — a wholesale water, wastewater and stormwater provider — won the accolade for their Eastern Regional Pipeline Project from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0001 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/19/2021 11:56:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: GINESSA RHUE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CSMC 2018-RPL3 TRUST Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/29/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 7/6/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010041549 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $157,362.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $150,147.40 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: UNIT 201, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 2, CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED JUNE 21, 2005 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2005055822, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2005016274, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8467 Canyon Rim Circle #201, Englewood, CO 80112 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 3/18/2021 Last Publication: 4/15/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/19/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008453789 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0001 First Publication: 3/18/2021 Last Publication: 4/15/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch

NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0004 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/13/2021 12:40:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JOSHUA P WESSLER AND DESRI WESSLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TOWD POINT MASTER FUNDING TRUST 2018-PM16 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/7/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 9/16/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008063242 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $55,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $55,642.49 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 258, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2347 Gold Dust Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 3/11/2021 Last Publication: 4/8/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009103144 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal No. 2021-0004 First Publication: 3/11/2021 Last Publication: 4/8/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Sedalia NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0005 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2021 11:53:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: KENNETH BROWN AND JENNIE L. BROWN Original Beneficiary: DOUGLAS R. KINGMAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DOUGLAS R. KINGMAN Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/24/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 1/30/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014004977 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt:

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$140,165.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $93,644.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: THE FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON SAID INDEBTEDNESS WHEN THE SAME WERE DUE AND OWING. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: PARCEL A: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER TO BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 217.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 172.20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 217.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 300.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 217.80 FEET TO SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 600.26 FEET TO THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1353.11 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1276.89 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1342.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. PARCEL B: A PERPETUAL EASEMENT OVER THE EXISTING ROAD THROUGH THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, AND THROUGH THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST AS DISCLOSED IN DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 11, 1987 IN BOOK 765 AT PAGE 797.

Which has the address of: 3731 Hidden Valley Road, Sedalia, CO 80135 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 3/18/2021 Last Publication: 4/15/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/22/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JAIME L. STEWART Colorado Registration #: 034636 402 N. WILCOX STREET, SUITE 100 , CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104 Phone #: (303) 688-1655 Fax #: (303) 688-7511 Attorney File #: 20-036 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.

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Series of 2021 Ordinance No. 21-05

Legal Notice No. 2021-0005 First Publication: 3/18/2021 Last Publication: 4/15/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-8-40, SECTION 1-4-20, AND SECTION 1-4-30 OF THE LONE TREE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE LEGAL SALES AGE FOR TOBACCO AND UNDERAGE TOBACCO OFFENSES

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0003

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO:

To Whom It May Concern: On 1/13/2021 12:39:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY The City of Lone Tree (the “City”) is a home rule municipality operating under the Lone Tree Home Rule Charter (the “Charter”) adopted on May 5, 1998 and a Municipal Code (the “Code”), codified and adopted on December 7, 2004. Pursuant to the Charter, the Code and the authority given home rule cities, the City may adopt and amend Ordinances and adopt codes by reference.

Original Grantor: CHRISTIAN K GIBSON Original Beneficiary: PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CANVAS CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/10/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 3/27/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017020405 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $21,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $21,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 13, BLOCK 1, STROH RANCH, FILING NO. 9F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12511 Venable Creek Street, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 3/11/2021 Last Publication: 4/8/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/13/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-025302 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0003 First Publication: 3/11/2021 Last Publication: 4/8/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE This Ordinance and any changes thereto shall be considered on second reading for final adoption by the Lone Tree City Council at a public hearing located at the Lone Tree Arts Center Event Hall at 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124, at 7:00 p.m. on March 2, 2021. The Ordinance may also be postponed at said hearing.

The public hearing will be accessible to the public virtually via Microsoft Office Teams and accessed via the City Council website: cityoflonetree.civicweb.net/Portal ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE

ARTICLE 2 – DECLARATIONS OF POLICY A. On December 20, 2019, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was amended in order to raise the federal minimum purchase age for tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes to anyone under 21.

B. In addition, the Colorado legislature passed House Bill 20-1001, signed by Governor Polis on July 14, 2020, which raises the minimum legal sales age for all nicotine and tobacco products to 21 in the state and eliminates the state offense for underage possession of tobacco.

C. The City of Lone Tree has a substantial interest in promoting compliance with federal, state and local laws intended to regulate tobacco sales and use, discouraging the illegal sales of tobacco and nicotine products to underage persons, and promoting compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to underage persons.

For that reason, the City is currently considering the adoption of new tobacco retailer licensing regulations.

D. The City Council therefore desires to amend the applicable section of its General Offenses provisions in Section 10-8-40 and Section 1-4-20 of the Municipal Code to mirror the changes to legal sales age for tobacco products in conjunction with its adoption of new tobacco retailer licensing regulations, and City Council further desires to set a lower maximum fine for the offense of possession of tobacco products by a minor in Section 1-4-30.

ARTICLE 3 – SAFETY CLAUSE The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.

ARTICLE 4 – AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 1-4-20 AND 1-4-30 Section 1-4-20, titled “General penalty for violation,” and Section 1-4-30, titled “Application of penalties to juveniles,” of the Lone Tree Municipal Code are hereby amended to read in full as follows, with additions shown in bold, underlined text and deletions shown in strikethrough text: Sec. 1-4-20. – General penalty for violation. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this Code for which a different penalty is not specifically provided shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($2,650.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding one (1) year or by both such fine and imprisonment per violation or count, except as provided in Section 1-4-30. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. (b) Nothing in this Section shall prevent the court from imposing all costs, fines, surcharges and fees in any case. In addition to maximum penalties, the court may impose any other sentence conditions which the court deems appropriate. (c) The following Code violations shall be deemed petty offenses and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed four hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($499.00): Section 10-3-20, Littering; Section 10-4-10, Disturbing the Peace; Section 10-4-30, Urinating/Defecating in Public; Section 10-4-70, Obstruction of Roadways or Public Places; Section 10-4-80, Noise; Section 10-4-90, Construction Hours; Section 10-4-100, Fireworks; Section 10-6-20, Park Hours; Section 10-6-30, Unlawful Conduct in Parks or on Public Property; Section 10-6-40, Camping; Section 10-6-50, Median Safety; Section 10-8-40(b), Sale, Purchase and Possession of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products; Section 10-9-10, Open Containers; Section 10-9-20, Possession of Marijuana; Section 10-9-30, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Sec. 1-4-30.

– Application of penalties to juveniles. (a) Any juvenile who violates any provision of this Code who, at the time of commission of the offense, was at least ten (10) but not yet eighteen (18) years of age, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand six hundred and fifty dollars ($2,650.00) per violation or count. (b) Nothing in this Section shall prevent the court from imposing all costs, fines, surcharges and fees in any case. In addition to maximum penalties, the court may impose any other sentence conditions which the court deems appropriate.

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Public Notices (c) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit incarceration of a juvenile violating a traffic offense contained within the model traffic code or contempt of court. (d) In addition to the petty offenses set forth in Section 1-4-20, the following code violations shall be deemed petty offenses by juveniles and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed four hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($499.00): Section 10-8-10, Underage Possession, Consumption or Sale of Alcohol; Section 10-8-20, Underage Possession, Consumption of Marijuana; Section 10-8-30, Underage Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia; Section 10-8-50, Curfew; Section 10-8-60, Knowingly Allowing or Permitting Violation of Curfew. (e) In addition to the petty offenses set forth in Section 1-4-20 and Subsection 1-4-30(d), a violation of Section 10-8-40(c), Sale, Purchase and Possession of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products, shall be deemed a petty offense by juveniles and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

ARTICLE 5 – AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10-8-40 Section 10-8-40, titled “Sale of cigarettes and tobacco products,” of the Lone Tree Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in full as follows, with additions shown in bold, underlined text and deletions shown in strikethrough text: Sec. 10-8-40. – Sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and tobacco products. (a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly furnish to any person who is under twenty-one (21) years of age, by gift, sale or any other means, any cigarettes, tobacco or nicotine products. It shall be an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this Subsection that the person furnishing the cigarettes, tobacco or nicotine products were presented with and reasonably relied upon a document which identified the person receiving the cigarettes and/or tobacco product as being eighteen (18)twenty-one (21) years of age or older. (b) It is unlawful for any person who is under twenty-one (21) years of age to purchase or attempt to purchase any cigarettes, tobacco or nicotine products. (c) It is unlawful for any person who is under eighteen (18) years of age to possess any cigarettes, tobacco or nicotine products. (d) During any trial for a violation of this Section, any container, can or packaging with labeling indicating the contents of such container, can or packaging shall be admissible into evidence, and the information contained on any label on such container, can or other packaging shall be admissible into evidence and shall not constitute hearsay. A jury or a judge, whichever is appropriate, may consider the information upon such label to determine whether the contents of the container, can or other packaging were composed in whole or in part of tobacco or nicotine. A label which identifies the contents of any container, can or other packaging as "tobacco," "nicotine," shall constitute prima facie evidence that the contents of the container, can or other packaging was composed in whole or in part of tobacco or nicotine.

ARTICLE 6 – SEVERABILITY If any part or provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such part, provision, or application shall not affect any of the remaining parts, provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, part or application, and to this end the provisions and parts of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

ARTICLE 7 – CAUSES OF ACTION RETAINED Nothing in this Ordinance hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pendin g in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance.

ARTICLE 8 - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication after the first reading if no changes are made on second reading, or twenty (20) days after publication following second reading if changes are made upon second reading.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ON MARCH 16, 2021.

CITY OF LONE TREE: Jacqueline A. Millet, Mayor (SEAL) ATTEST: Jay Robb, City Clerk Legal Notice No.938920 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE The following Ordinance was introduced on first reading, where it was read and ordered published by the Lone Tree City Council on March 2, 2021, and published on March 11, 2021, Legal Notice No. 938877.

The Ordinance was then presented on second reading, for final adoption by the Lone Tree City Council at a public hearing on March 16, 2021, where the Ordinance was approved and adopted with changes.

Therefore, the amended Ordinance must be republished according to Article V, Section 7(D) of the City of Lone Tree Home Rule Charter.

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE Series of 2021 Ordinance No. 21-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE LONE TREE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V CONCERNING TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSING BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO:

ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY The City of Lone Tree (the “City”) is a home rule municipality operating under the Lone Tree Home Rule Charter (the “Charter”) adopted on May 5, 1998 and a Municipal Code (the “Code”), codified and adopted on December 7, 2004. Pursuant to the Charter, the Code and the authority given home rule cities, the City may adopt and amend Ordinances and adopt codes by reference.

ARTICLE 2 – DECLARATIONS OF POLICY A. The City does not currently require retailers who sell tobacco and nicotine products to obtain a license for the sale of such products within the City.

B. Although smoking rates have declined in the United States, in Colorado, like most other states, smoking is the number one cause of preventable deaths.

C. According to information from the Tri-County Health Department, most tobacco users begin using tobacco before they are legally old enough to purchase these products. National data shows that about ninety-five percent (95%) of adult smokers begin smoking before they turn twenty-one (21), but less than half of adult smokers become regular smokers before the age of eighteen (18).

D. Therefore, the eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21) age range is a time when many smokers transition to regular use of cigarettes, and one national survey shows that the prevalence of smoking among 18- to 20-year-olds is more than double that of 16- to 17-year-olds.

E. The Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) recommendations for best practices to effectively limit youth access to tobacco and prevent future regular use of cigarettes include stronger local laws directed at retailers, active enforcement of retailer sales laws, and retailer education with reinforcement.

F. Furthermore, on December 20, 2019, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was amended in order to raise the federal minimum purchase age for tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes to anyone under 21.

G. In addition, the Colorado legislature passed House Bill 20-1001, signed by Governor Polis on July 14, 2020, which raises the minimum legal sales age for all nicotine and tobacco products to 21 in the state.

H. The City of Lone Tree has a substantial interest in promoting compliance with federal, state and local laws intended to regulate tobacco sales and use, discouraging the illegal sales of tobacco and nicotine products to underage persons, and promoting compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to underage persons.

I. The City Council therefore desires to implement tobacco retailer licensing regulations that promote compliance with state and federal law and reflect the best practices set forth by the CDC and the Tri-County Health Department to reduce youth access to tobacco and prevent underage persons from becoming smokers.

ARTICLE 3 – SAFETY CLAUSE The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.

ARTICLE 4 – ADDITION OF NEW ARTICLE V A new Article V, titled “Tobacco Retailer Licensing,” is hereby added to Chapter 6 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code to read in full as follows: CHAPTER 6 - Business Licenses and Regulations ARTICLE V –Tobacco Retailer Licensing Sec. 6-5-10. Title and Scope.

This Article shall be known and cited as the Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance. This Article shall apply to all persons and businesses who sell cigarettes and tobacco products at retail within the City. Tobacco retailers shall be required to obtain a business license in accordance with Article III of Chapter 6 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code in addition to a tobacco retailer license under this Article V. Sec. 6-5-20. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply throughout this Article: Accessory means any product that is intended or reasonably expected to be used with or for the human consumption of a tobacco product; does not contain tobacco and is not made or derived from tobacco; and meets either of the following: (1) is not intended or reasonably expected to affect or alter the performance, composition, constituents, or characteristics of a tobacco product; or (2) is intended or reasonably expected to affect or maintain the performance, composition, constituents, or characteristics of a tobacco product but (a) solely controls moisture and/or temperature of a stored tobacco product; or (b) solely provides an external heat source to initiate but not maintain combustion of a tobacco product. Accessory includes, but is not limited to, carrying cases, lanyards and holsters.

Cigarette means any product that contains tobacco or nicotine, that is intended to be burned or heated under ordinary conditions of use, and consists of or contains: (a) Any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco; or (b) Tobacco in any form that is functional in the product, which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging or labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by consumers as a cigarette; or (c) Roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco that, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette described in subparagraph (a) above. (d) The term includes all "roll-your-own," i.e., any tobacco that, because of its appearance, type, packaging, or labeling, is suitable for use and likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making cigarettes.

Component or part means any software or assembly of materials intended or reasonably expected: (1) to alter or affect the tobacco product's performance, composition, constituents, or characteristics; or (2) to be used with or for

the human consumption of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device. Component or part excludes anything that is an accessory, and includes, but is not limited to e-liquids, cartridges, certain batteries, heating coils, programmable software and flavorings for electronic smoking device.

Electronic smoking device means any product containing or delivering nicotine or any other substance intended for human consumption that can be used by a person to simulate smoking in the delivery of nicotine or any other substance, even if marketed as nicotine-free, through inhalation of vapor from the product. Electronic smoking device includes any refill, cartridge or component part of a product, whether or not marketed or sold separately. Electronic smoking device does not include any product that has been approved or certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product, as a tobacco dependence product, or for other medical purposes, and is marketed and sold for such an approved purpose.

Legal sales age means twenty-one (21) years old.

Licensee means the owner or holder of a tobacco retailer license.

License means the tobacco retailer license.

License officer means the City Manager or his or her designee.

Licensed premises means any location where tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia are authorized to be sold or distributed to a consumer including, but not limited to, the grounds occupied by a licensee, and any store, outlet, location, vending machine or structure where tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia are sold, as designated in the approved license application.

Mobile retailer means any tobacco retailer who sells tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia at a mobile or non-fixed location. A mobile retailer includes but is not limited to any person or business who engages in tobacco product retailing on foot or from a vehicle.

School means a public, parochial, or nonpublic school that provides a basic academic education, as defined in and in compliance with school attendance laws, for students in grades one through twelve.

Self-service display means the open display or storage of tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia in a manner that is physically accessible in any way to the general public without assistance from the licensee or an employee of the licensee through a direct, person-to-person transfer between the recipient and the licensee or an employee of the licensee. A vending machine is a form of self-service display.

Tobacco paraphernalia means any item designed for the consumption, use, or preparation of tobacco products.

Tobacco product means and includes any product that is made or derived from tobacco or that contains nicotine or synthetic nicotine that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled or ingested by any other means including, but not limited to a cigarette, cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff or snus. Tobacco product also means any electronic smoking device, tobacco paraphernalia, and any component or part used in the consumption of a tobacco product(s) such as filters, rolling papers, pipes and liquids used in electronic smoking devices whether or not said product contains nicotine.

Tobacco product does not include drugs, devices or combination products authorized for sale as a tobacco cessation product by the United States Food and Drug Administration as the terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Tobacco retail location or retail location means any premises where tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia are sold or distributed to a consumer including, but not limited to, a hookah bar, lounge or cafe, any grounds occupied by a tobacco retailer, including a mobile retailer, any store, outlet, location, vending machine or structure where tobacco products are sold.

Tobacco retailer means any person who sells, offers for sale, or does or offers to exchange for any form of consideration, tobacco or nicotine products, or tobacco paraphernalia. "Tobacco retailing" shall mean the doing of any of these things. This definition is without regard to the quantity of tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange.

Tobacco product retailing means the selling, offering for sale, or exchanging for any form of consideration a tobacco product.

Vending machine shall mean any mechanical, electrical, or electronic self-service device which, upon insertion of money, tokens, or any other form of payment, dispenses a product.

Sec. 6-5-30. License requirements and prohibitions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any tobacco retailer to sell tobacco products or engage in tobacco product retailing without a valid license obtained from the City pursuant to this Article. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this Article V, the requirements and prohibitions of Article 7 of Title 44 of the Colorado Revised Statutes apply to tobacco retailers licensed by the City and are enforceable by the City. (c) No license shall be issued to any person who is under the legal sales age. (d) No license shall be issued to a mobile retailer.

Only tobacco retailers with a fixed business location are eligible for a license. (e) Each license shall be prominently displayed in a publicly visible location at the licensed premises. (f) No tobacco retailer may sell tobacco products to any person who is under the legal sales age.

The legal sales age for purchasing tobacco products shall be displayed in a clearly visible location at the licensed premises. (g) Each license is separate and distinct and specific to a designated location. A tobacco retail location may have only one (1) active license at a time. All tobacco retailers must obtain a license for each location where tobacco products are offered for sale and must prominently display the license in a publicly visible location at the license

premises. (h) No license shall be issued to a location that is within five hundred (500) feet of a school, as determined by the license officer. This restriction shall not apply to a retail location within five hundred (500) feet of a school that existed as of the effective date of this Article. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the distance restriction set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to any public elementary school (grades kindergarten through sixth grade), but it shall apply to any school with students in grades seven (7) and above even if such school also includes elementary age students. The distance between the location of a tobacco retailer and a school is measured from the nearest property line of land used for school purposes to the nearest portion of the tobacco retailer’s building where tobacco or nicotine products will be sold using a route of direct pedestrian access.

Sec. 6-5-40. Operational requirements for licensed premises. (a) No employee of the tobacco retailer who is under the age of eighteen (18) shall sell, stock, retrieve, or otherwise handle tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia. (b) Licensees are prohibited from making tobacco products available through self-service displays, including vending machines, at the licensed premises. Licensees shall stock and display all tobacco products in a manner so as to make all such products inaccessible to customers without the assistance of a retail clerk, thereby requiring a direct face-to-face exchange of the tobacco products from an employee of the business to the customer and requiring all tobacco products to be in the control of the licensee or licensee’s employees who are the legal sales age or older until the customer’s age has been verified and the customer has purchased the tobacco products. (c) No licensee or employee of the licensee shall sell tobacco products without first examining the purchaser’s government-issued identification to confirm the purchaser is not under the legal sales age.

Sec. 6-5-50. License application requirements. (a) All applicants for a license shall file a completed application for such license with the City Clerk on forms provided and approved by the City.

The City Clerk may allow an applicant seeking to license multiple locations to use one application form. (b) The completed application shall be accompanied by payment in full of all applicable fees and shall contain the following information: (1) If the applicant is: (A) An individual, the individual shall state his or her legal name and any aliases and submit satisfactory proof that he or she is the legal sales age or older.

(B) A business entity, the applicant shall: 1. State the entity’s complete name; and 2. State the names of all its partners, managers, or officers and directors, as applicable; 3. Whether the business entity is in good standing under the statutes of Colorado or is authorized to do business in Colorado; 4. Submit satisfactory proof that each partner, manager, officer or director, as applicable, is the legal sales age or older; and 5. Submit the name of any registered agent and the agent’s address for service of process.

(2) State whether the applicant or any other individual listed pursuant to Subsection (1) above has had a previous license under this Article or from another jurisdiction denied, suspended, revoked or declared a public nuisance, including the name and location of the tobacco retailer for which the license was denied, suspended, revoked or declared a public nuisance, as well as the date of the denial, suspension, revocation or declaration as a public nuisance.

(3) Additionally, state whether the applicant or any other individual listed pursuant to Subsection (1) above has been a partner in a partnership, officer or director of a corporation or manager of a limited liability company of a tobacco retailer whose license has previously been denied, suspended, revoked or declared a public nuisance, including the name and location of the tobacco retailer for which the license was denied, suspended, revoked or declared a public nuisance, as well as the date of the denial, suspension, revocation or declaration as a public nuisance.

(4) State whether the applicant or any other individual listed pursuant to Subsection (1) above holds any other licenses under this Article or other similar tobacco retailer regulation from another jurisdiction and, if so, the names and locations of such other permitted businesses.

(5) State the location of the proposed tobacco retailer, including a legal description of the property, street address and telephone number, if any.

(6) Provide proof of the applicant's right to possession of the premises wherein the tobacco retailer will be located.

(7) State the applicant's mailing address, e-mail address if available, and residential address.

(8) State the applicant's social security number or federally issued tax identification number.

(9) Provide a verified affidavit of the applicant that the proposed tobacco retailer and its location comply with and conform to all requirements of this Article.

(10) Beginning on January 1, 2023, for all new license and renewal applications, provide proof that that all employees that handle tobacco products have completed a training course selected by the City.

Sec. 6-5-60. License issuance. (a) Upon receipt of a completed application that meets all requirements of Section 6-5-50 of this Article, the license officer shall review and begin processing a license application within thirty (30) days. Such review period may be extended for good cause, including but not limited to a request by the license officer for more information from the applicant. The license officer may approve an application only if it meets all of the following criteria: (1) The information presented is complete, accurate and true; (2) The applicant seeks authorization for a license at a location authorized by this Article; (3) The applicant seeks a license for a location that is appropriately zoned for the proposed use; (4) The applicant did not have a license, issued pursuant to this Article or a similar license issued in another jurisdiction, revoked in the last year; (5) The applicant is qualified to hold a license issued pursuant to the requirements of this Article; (6) The applicant or location proposed to be

licensed is in compliance with all applicable local, state, or federal laws; (7) The applicant is not indebted to or obligated in any manner to the City for unpaid taxes, liens or other monies; and (8) The applicant has paid all applicable fees in full. (b) The license officer shall deny an application that fails to meet any one or more of the criteria set forth in this Section. The license officer or his or her designee may attempt to work with the applicant to ensure that all of the above criteria are met before issuing a denial. (c) If the license officer denies an application for a license, the license officer shall notify the applicant in writing either by mail or, if an e-mail address is provided by applicant, electronic mail to the appropriate address listed on the application. The written notice shall set forth the reason for denial. Notice shall be deemed to have been given upon mailing. (d) When issuing a license, the license officer may impose reasonable conditions upon issuance of the license to ensure that the requirements of this Article are met. (e) It is the responsibility of each applicant or licensee to be informed regarding all laws applicable to tobacco product retailing, including those laws affecting the issuance of said license.

No applicant or licensee may rely on the issuance of a license as a determination by the City that the applicant or licensee has complied with all applicable tobacco product retailing laws.

Sec. 6-5-70. License fee, term, renewal, expiration and transferability. (a) The application fee, renewal fee, and any other fees for the issuance of a license or license renewal pursuant to this Article shall be set and may be changed from time to time by resolution of the City Council and shall be included in the City’s fee schedule. The fees shall be calculated to recover the direct and indirect costs of administration and enforcement of this Article, including but not limited to license issuance, retailer education and training, inspections, compliance checks, community outreach and education, and prosecution of violations. Such fees shall be separately accounted for and used to defray the costs of the local licensing program. Fees are nonrefundable except as may be required by law. (b) All licenses issued pursuant to this Article shall be valid for no longer than one (1) year. The term of each license shall be from the date of issuance until December 31st of the year issued. (c) A licensee may renew a license by submitting a renewal application on forms issued and approved by the City and paying the renewal fee by the December 1st prior to the expiration date of the license. If December 1st falls on a weekend or other non-business day of the City, renewals may be timely submitted the following business day. (d) The license officer shall not renew a license if the licensee does not meet the requirements of this Article or any other applicable law, ordinance or regulation at the time of renewal. (e) A license that is not timely renewed shall expire at the end of its term. If a licensee submits an application for renewal after December 1 and no later than December 31, then the City will process the renewal application upon the payment of a late fee. Such late fee shall be set by resolution of the City Council and included in the City’s fee schedule. The failure to submit a complete renewal application by December 31 requires licensee to submit a new application for a license.

No licensee shall sell any tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia after the license expiration date unless and until a new license is issued pursuant to the requirements of this Article. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a licensee submits a renewal application on or before December 31, the City shall extend the expiration date of licensee’s current license until the City approves or denies the licensee’s renewal application. (f) Licenses are non-transferable and cannot be transferred from one person, entity or location to another. When a license has been issued to a husband and wife or to general or limited partners, the death of a spouse or partner shall not require the surviving spouse or partner to obtain a new license for the remainder of the term of that license.

All rights and privileges granted under the original license shall continue in full force and effect as to such survivors for the balance of the term of the license.

Sec. 6-5-80. Compliance monitoring (a) The City shall monitor compliance with this Article through the Lone Tree Police Department or other authorized enforcement officer, and may inspect any tobacco retailer for compliance with this Article and any other applicable laws. (b) The City shall have discretion to consider previous compliance check history and prior violations of a licensee in determining how frequently to conduct compliance checks of the licensee.

Sec. 6-5-90. Suspension or revocation of license. (a) The City shall commence any suspension or revocation proceeding by setting a public hearing on the issue before the license officer. (b) In addition to any grounds for suspension or revocation of a license set forth in Article III of this Chapter, the following shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a license under this Article: (1) A violation by licensee or licensee’s officers, agents or employees of any provisions of this Article or any local, state, or federal laws relating to the sale of tobacco products; (2) Violations of any conditions imposed by the license officer or City Council in connection with the issuance or renewal of a license; (3) Failure to pay any state or local taxes related to the operation of the business associated with the license; (4) Licensee’s loss of the right to possession of the licensed premises; or (5) The City discovers that any statement contained in the original or renewal application for the license was fraudulent, false, or a misrepresentation of a material fact. (c) Any licensee whose license is suspended or revoked shall not be entitled to any refund of license fees paid by the licensee. (d) A tobacco retailer whose license has been suspended or revoked shall not display: (1) Tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia in public view during the timeframe in which the license is suspended or revoked; and (2) Advertisements relating to tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia that promote the sale

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Public Notices or distribution of such products from the location that could lead a reasonable person to believe that such products can be obtained from that location.

Sec. 6-5-100. Appeals. (a) An applicant or licensee may appeal a denial of his or her license application or renewal application, a suspension or revocation of a license, or any fine imposed pursuant to Section 6-5-110 of this Article to the Hearing Officer, established and appointed by resolution of City Council under Article I of Chapter 6 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code, and shall be entitled to a hearing before the Hearing Officer. The appeal shall be made in writing, stating the grounds for appeal, within five (5) working days of the date of the decision to deny. (b) The Hearing Officer shall have the power to administer oaths, issue subpoenas and, when necessary, grant continuances. Subpoenas may be issued to require the presence of persons and production of papers, books and records necessary for the determination of any hearing that the license officer conducts. It is unlawful for any person to fail to comply with any subpoena issued by the Hearing Officer. A subpoena shall be served in the same manner as a subpoena issued by the Municipal Court. (c) All hearings held before the Hearing Officer regarding denial of a license shall be recorded by electronic recording device. Any person requesting a transcript of such record shall post a deposit in the amount required by the City and shall pay all costs of preparing such record. (d) At the hearing, the Hearing Officer shall hear such statements and consider such evidence as is offered that is relevant to the grounds alleged for denial, suspension or revocation. The Hearing Officer shall make findings of fact from the statements and evidence offered as to whether such grounds exist. If the Hearing Officer determines by a preponderance of the evidence that cause for denial, suspension or revocation exists, the Hearing Officer shall issue a written order affirming the denial, suspension or revocation of the license within ten (10) days after the hearing is concluded, based on the findings of fact. If the Hearing Officer determines that cause for a denial, suspension or revocation does not exist, the Hearing Officer shall issue a written order within ten (10) business days of the hearing date directing the denial, suspension or revocation to be reversed and the license issued or reinstated. A copy of the order shall be mailed or, if an appellant's e-mail address has been provided to the City, sent by electronic mail to the applicant or licensee at the applicable address on the license or application. (e) The order of the Hearing Officer made pursuant to subsection (d) of this Section affirming the denial of an application or suspension or revocation of a license above shall be a final decision and may be appealed to the District Court in accordance with Rule 106(a)(4) of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Failure to appeal said order within ten (10) business days of the date of the order constitutes a waiver by the applicant or licensee of any right he or she may otherwise have to contest the denial of the license.

Sec. 6-5-110. Violations, penalties, and fines. (a) In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, and if the license officer determines based on a preponderance of the evidence presented at a properly noticed public hearing for the suspension or revocation of a license, that the licensee, or any of the licensee's agents or employees, has violated any of the requirements, conditions, or prohibitions of this Article, or has pleaded guilty, "no contest" or its equivalent, or admitted to a violation of any law relating to the sale of tobacco to underage persons including but not limited to C.R.S. §§ 18-13-121 and 44-7-103, the license officer may consider the following non-binding guidelines in determining the sanctions to be imposed upon a licensee as follows: (1) One violation within thirty-six (36) months: a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) or the suspension of the license for up to seven (7) days or both.

(2) Two violations within thirty-six (36) months: a fine of one thousand dollars ($1000) or the suspension of the license for up to thirty (30) days or both.

(3) Three (3) violations within thirty-six (36) months: a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500) or the revocation of the license for up to one (1) year or both. (b) The actual sanction imposed upon a licensee for any violation may vary from the above-stated guidelines when warranted by the specific facts and circumstances of the case. (c) It shall be unlawful for any tobacco retailer to sell a tobacco product or tobacco paraphernalia with a suspended or revoked license. (d) Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this Article shall cause the offender to be subject to the penalties set forth in this Article or in the general penalties section of this Code, as appropriate. (e) A licensee found to be in violation of this Article by a court of competent jurisdiction shall pay the City’s attorney fees in bringing any legal action to enforce this Article. (f) Any violation of this Article shall constitute a nuisance subject to the abatement provisions of Chapter 7 of the Lone Tree Municipal Code. (g) The remedies provided by this Article are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. In addition to the remedies provided by this Article or by other law, any violation of this Article may be remedied by a civil action brought by the City Attorney, including but not limited to an action for injunctive relief, in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Sec. 6-5-120. No rights in license.

Every license issued under this Article confers only a limited and conditional privilege subject to the requirements, conditions, limitations and qualifications of this Article. The license does not confer a property right of any kind. The license and privilege created by the license may be further regulated, limited or completely extinguished at the discretion of City Council or the electorate of the City without any compensation to the licensee.

Nothing contained in this Article grants to any licensee any vested right to continue operating under the provisions of this Article as they existed at the time the license was approved or issued, and every license shall be subject to any ordinance or prohibition adopted after the license was approved or issued.

Sec. 6-5-130. Compliance date.

All tobacco retailers shall be licensed pursuant to this Article on or before June 1, 2021.

ARTICLE 5 – SEVERABILITY If any part or provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such part, provision, or application shall not affect any of the remaining parts, provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision, part or application, and to this end the provisions and parts of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

ARTICLE 6 – CAUSES OF ACTION RETAINED Nothing in this Ordinance hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance.

ARTICLE 7 – DIRECTION TO STAFF City Council hereby determines that all tobacco retailer licenses issued pursuant to this Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance in 2021 shall expire on December 31, 2022. Thereafter, licenses shall conform to the annual term and renewal schedule set forth in this Ordinance. City Council further directs staff to take the actions necessary to implement and administer tobacco retailer licenses consistently with this determination.

ARTICLE 8 - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication after the first reading if no changes are made on second reading, or twenty (20) days after publication following second reading if changes are made upon second reading.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ON MARCH 2, 2021.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH CHANGES ON SECOND READING ON MARCH 16, 2021 TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON APRIL 14, 2021.

PUBLISHED IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS PRESS ON MARCH 11, 2021 (LEGAL NOTICE NO. 938877); AND MARCH 25, 2021; LEGAL NOTICE NO. 938921.

CITY OF LONE TREE: Jacqueline A. Millet, Mayor ATTEST: (SEAL) Jay Robb, City Clerk Legal Notice No.938921 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2021 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget has been submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Douglas County Libraries.

A copy of such amended budget has been filed in the administrative offices of the Douglas County Libraries, 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO where same is open for public inspection.

The proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Douglas County Libraries Board of Trustees to be held at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines, CO 80108 on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Any interested elector of the Douglas County Libraries may inspect the amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated: March 25, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES By: /s/ Robert Pasicznyuk Library Director Legal Notice No. 938911 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LONE TREE Notice Amending the City of Lone Tree Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget amendment has been submitted for the City of Lone Tree fiscal year 2021 budget. A copy of the amendment has been filed with the Office of the City Clerk, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 where the document is open for public inspection.

The proposed amendment will be considered at a Regular Meeting of the Lone Tree City Council to be held at the Lone Tree Arts Center Event Hall, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the City of Lone Tree may inspect the proposed amendment upon request, attend said hearing virtually, or register any objections in writing with the City Clerk at any time prior to final adoption of the amended City budget.

Legal Notice No.938919 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice TOWN OF LARKSPUR NOTICE OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 6, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Town of Larkspur will be holding a special municipal election on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, for the purpose of considering the recall of the Mayor and one Council member and the election of a successor candidate. The election will be conducted as a polling place election and the polling place will be at Town Hall.

To vote in this election, a person must be 18 years of age, a resident of Colorado for 22 days prior to the day of the election, a registered elector, and a resident of the Town of Larkspur on the day registered to vote. A voter may register up to and

on election day.

On election day, the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Covid-19 mask wearing, and social distancing protocols will be enforced. Persons who do not wish to vote in person may vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot application forms may be requested from the Town Clerk up to the end of business on Friday, April 2. In order to be counted, all absentee ballots must be received no later than 7:00 p.m. on election day. They may be returned by mail or by depositing them in person in the ballot box located inside Town Hall during regular business hours. Please note that postmarks do not count.

For further information, contact Sean Hogan, Town Clerk at (720 828-6210) or by e-mail at shogan@ townoflarkspur.org.

The ballot shall be as follows: TOWN OF LARKSPUR SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 6, 2021 OFFICIAL BALLOT Grounds for recall – Mayor Marvin Cardenas: Disregard for the will of the residents to have the right to vote on charter amendments, annexations, and multi-family zoning.

Blatant disrespect for staff and council members.

Disregard for town policies and procedures including motions and financial guidelines.

Residents’ lack of confidence regarding how town matters are handled.

Misrepresentation of Town expenditures and lack of transparency thereof.

Shall Marvin Cardenas be recalled from the office of Mayor?

Yes ______________ No ______________ Grounds for recall – Council Member Shannon Buss: Disregard for the will of the residents to have the right to vote on charter amendments, annexations, and multi-family zoning.

Blatant disrespect for staff and council members.

Disregard for town policies and procedures including motions and financial guidelines.

Residents’ lack of confidence regarding how town matters are handled.

Shall Shannon Buss be recalled from the office of Town Council Member?

Yes ______________ No ______________ Grounds for recall – Council Member Brian Cook: Blatant disrespect towards Town employees, council members, residents, and landowners.

Blatant disregard for existing Town rules, policies, and procedures.

Resident’s lack of confidence regarding how town matters are handled.

Grounds against recall – Council Member Brian Cook: The best interest for the Town of Larkspur and its residents is the goal. I am an advocate for transparency and change as far as the administration and leadership in Town. I am one of the whistleblowers on the current Mayor and his wife a Councilmember. This is what brought us to this.

Their threat, “support a recall on them and they will do the same to me”. I continued despite the threat as the Town residents deserved to know the truth.

Nepotism is not a law in Colorado as in many States, however our Town Council could invoke this law. Shannon once stated to an employee, you have no idea how much power Marvin’s got. After doing some research I found her to be correct, as our Charter is very Mayor heavy and gives the power more to the Mayor instead of the Council as a whole.

The Town residents desire to be more inclusive, this would require Charter changes that Marvin and Shannon will not support. The changes would spread the decisions to the whole Council rather than the Mayor and his Council followers that he’s openly bragged about having in his pocket. There was push back at every turn for change.

The current position I find myself, even though I filed an appeal in District court regarding the election Karen Goldman has made, to be put on the ballot for recall along with these two is troubling.

Guess that like saying I’m guilty until the court deems me innocent.

Ms. Goldman stated if the Court rules in my favor the votes will not be counted. What if they don’t rule until after the vote? Does that mean I take my Council seat back if I’m recalled? This could put the Town in a libel situation.

Shall Brian Cook be recalled from the office of Town Council Member?

Yes ______________ No ______________ Town Council Candidates (Vote for no more than two): Sherilyn West Lynn Pfaff Legal Notice No. 938932 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE LARKSPUR PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 20, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. via a Zoom meeting at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/84132785283 and the Town Council will conduct a public hearing on May 6, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. via a Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83661303840 or as soon as thereafter, or at such other time and place as these hearings may be adjourned, a public hearing will be held upon application on file with the Town of Larkspur, 8720 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, Colorado 80118, 720-828-6210,

by Railroad Spur Holdings, LLC for a change in zoning pursuant to the current Larkspur Zoning Ordinance. Said property is located at 8955 Spruce Mountain Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118 From: Business To: Mixed UseCommercial and Multi-Family Reason: Mixed use developmentwith multi-family residential and commercial.

Project Name: 8955 Spruce Mountain Road Legal Description: Lot 5 and portion of Lot 3, Block A, Donley’s Addition to Larkspur, Located in Section 27, T9S, R67W, 6th P.M., Town of Larkspur, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

1.26 Acres Legal Notice No. 938933 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

3) ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE LEFT AN ARC LENGTH OF 43.04 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 740.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°19'57", AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 02°53'30" WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 43.03 FEET; 4) NORTH 04°33'29" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 217.83 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; 5) ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC LENGTH OF 49.23 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 30.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 94°01'51", AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 42°27'27" EAST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 43.89 FEET; 6) NORTH 04°33'21" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 15.04 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 190,643 SQUARE FEET OR 4.38 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ASSUMED TO BEAR SOUTH 89°29'00" WEST. Legal Notice No.938576 First Publication: March 4, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL PARK PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado, has by resolution set a public hearing regarding the Lincoln Professional Park Property Annexation on April 5, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter can be heard, in the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker Colorado 80138. The purpose of the public hearing is to determine if the petition for annexation for the property described in this public notice complies with Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and meets the applicable requirements of C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105. The Town Council Resolution No. 21-008, Series of 2021, reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 21-008, Series of 2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF THE LINCOLN PROFESSIONAL PARK PROPERTY’S ANNEXATION PETITION WITH C.R.S. § 3112-107 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 5, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING SAID ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Petitioner owns certain real property in Douglas County commonly known as the Lincoln Professional Park Property, which is described on attached Exhibit A (the “Real Property”); WHEREAS, the Petitioner submitted to the Town a Petition for Annexation (the “Annexation Petition”) concerning the Real Property; WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, this Town Council, sitting as the governing body of the Town, shall determine whether the Annexation Petition is in substantial compliance with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1); and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Parker, Colorado (the “Town”), has satisfied itself concerning the compliance for the Annexation Petition with the requirements of C.R.S. § 3112-107(1) and must now proceed to consider the proposed annexation of the Real Property to and by the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Annexation Petition for the proposed annexation of the Real Property into the Town substantially complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-12-107(1).

Section 2. A public hearing on the eligibility of the Real Property to be annexed into the Town will be conducted on April 5, 2021, at the Town of Parker Town Hall, which is located at 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Town Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 16th day of February, 2021.

TOWN OF PARKER, COLORADO Jeff Toborg, Mayor ATTEST: Carol Baumgartner, Town Clerk EXHIBIT A Legal Description A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE SOUTH 83°44'03" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 846.76 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 89°29'00" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 371.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02°18'01" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 467.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1, E.T. TECHNOLOGIES INC., RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2002093991; THENCE SOUTH 84°51'34" WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 395.93 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DRANSFELDT ROAD DEEDED BY RECEPTION NO. 2002088425 AND A POINT OF NON-TANGENT CURVATURE; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) COURSES: 1) ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT AN ARC LENGTH OF 25.79 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 660.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°14'19", AND A CHORD WHICH BEARS NORTH 02°20'42" WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 25.79 FEET; 2) NORTH 01°13'32" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 165.71 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE;

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR INCLUSION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District of Douglas County, State of Colorado: NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a special mail ballot election of the Parker Water & Sanitation District will be held for voters within Castle Pines North Metropolitan District on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as an independent mail ballot election. Mail ballots are required to be mailed to eligible electors between 22 and 15 days prior to the election date.

At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for an inclusion question certified by the Parker Water & Sanitation District.

The address of the locations for return of mail ballots and the hours which the offices will be open: Seter & Vander Wall, P.C. 7400 East Orchard Rd., Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 (303) 770-2700 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Castle Pines North Community Center 7404 Yorkshire Drive Castle Pines, Colorado 80108 (303) 688-8550 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The address of the location for mail ballot applications and the hours which the office will be open: Seter & Vander Wall, P.C. 7400 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 (303) 770-2700 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The offices are open Monday through Friday, beginning at least 22 days prior to Election Day (April 12th), and from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day (May 4th).

Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Michele Barrasso Designated Election Official Phone Number: 303-770-2700 Legal Notice No. 938898 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITIONS FOR EXCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that Petitions for Exclusion of real property have been filed with the Board of Directors of the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District.

The Board of Directors has fixed Monday, the 5th day of April, 2021, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Centennial, Colorado, as the date, time and place of an open meeting at which such Petitions shall be heard. Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 and the benefits to the control of the spread of COVID-19 by limiting in-person contact, this public hearing may be held virtually.

Please visit our website for current information: https://www.southmetro.org/623/Board-Agendasand-Minutes.

Names and Addresses of Petitioners P r o p erty to be Excluded Jacob Jones and Kaitlyn Jones 24326 E. Canyon Drive Aurora, CO 80016 Lot 4, Block 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Timothy J. Meahl and Meaghan M. Meahl 24386 E. Canyon Drive Aurora, CO 80016 Lot 1, Block 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Jessica Heywood 7873 S. Elk Street Aurora, CO 80016 Lot 7, Block 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Anastasia Cordova-Melton and Brian Drake 7883 S. Elk St. Aurora, CO 80016 Lot 6, Block 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado

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Public Notices Steve and Michele Folan 7849 S. De Gaulle Ct. Aurora, CO 80016 Lot 12, Block 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado Francis and Shamira Joanna Acosta 7859 S. De Gaulle Ct. Aurora, CO 80016 Lot 11, Block 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petitions should not be granted.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Hank Eng, Secretary Legal Notice No. 938913 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: March 17, 2021 Project Title: Plum Creek Water Purification Facility Ammonia Conversion Project Contractor: Garney Construction 1700 Swift St. Kansas City, MO 64116 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on April 12, 2021, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Walt Schwarz, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before April 9, 2021.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Walt Schwarz, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 938916 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: March 17, 2021 Project Title: Plum Creek Water Purification Facility Advanced Treatment Project Contractor: Garney Construction 1700 Swift St. Kansas City, MO 64116 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on April 12, 2021, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Walt Schwarz, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before April 9, 2021.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Walt Schwarz, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 938917 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION TO BID THE CANYONS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7 (hereinafter the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Canyons 2021 Trails (the “Project”) at the office of Shea Canyons, LLC, 9380 Station Street, 6th Floor, Lone Tree, CO 80124, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Please note that a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted by Owner and Engineer at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 6th, 2021 at the office of Shea Canyons, LLC. A description of the Work to be performed, including all materials and labor necessary for completion of the Work, is construction of the public infrastructure including but not limited to: minor grading and construction of concrete trails throughout open space.

Bid packages will be available electronically after 8:00 a.m. on April 1, 2021. Send request for bid documents to Spencer Selva at Spencer.Selva@ sheahomes.com. Include company name, contact name and contact information in the request.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

Attention is called to the fact the Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish

a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

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

Any questions concerning this bid shall be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 14th, 2021 and must be directed in writing to: Spencer Selva at Spencer.Selva@sheahomes.com.

Legal Notice No. 938924 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lone Tree of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment at the offices of City of Lone Tree at or after four-o’clock (4:00) p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, to Chavez Construction Inc., for all work done by said CONTRACTOR for the 2020 Crooked Stick Traffic Signal Phase 1 Project.

The contract provided for the roadway, earthwork and subgrade prep, curb & gutter, asphalt pavement, pavement striping, installation of traffic signal facilities, signal poles, signal heads, mast arms, fiber optic installation, and other work associated with roadway and traffic signal construction.

All of said construction being within or near the boundaries of the City of Lone Tree, in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s), in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim, therefore, has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or his Subcontractor(s) at any time, up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City of Lone Tree, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Colorado 80124 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said City of Lone Tree, its City Council Members, officers, agents, consultants, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO By: Justin Schmitz, Director of Public Works and Mobility Legal Notice No. 938894 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

OF REAL PROPERTY CLARKE FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff: v.

CHERRITA WILLIAMS, Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 22, Block 9, Clarke Farms Subdivision Filing No. 3, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Also known and numbered as: 17057 E Carr Ave, Parker, CO 80134; also known as: 17057 E Carr Ave Parker, CO 80134 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on February 22, 2021, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 20th day May, 2021, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid.

Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $7,580.62 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 MARKET ST 350 PARKER, CO 80134, 7202219780 Dated 3/25/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 938879 First Publication: 3/25/2021 Last Publication: 4/22/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30450, Division/Courtroom # 6 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21000249 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Meridian Metropolitan District of the County of Douglas County, Colorado, will make final payment at the offices of the District, 8351 E. Belleview Avenue, Denver, CO 80237, at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, April 12, 2021, to DaVinci Sign Systems, Inc., 4496 Bents Drive, Unit A, Windsor, CO 80550, in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the Denver Technological Center Sign Project, all being within or adjacent to the boundaries of the District and in Douglas County, Colorado.

SAPPHIRE POINTE MASTER ASSOCIATION Plaintiff: v.

MUHAMMED HAZEM FETHALLAH MURIB et al., Defendant(s)

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. Said verified statement must be filed with the Meridian Metropolitan District, c/o Ken Lykens, District Secretary, at the above address and at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said Meridian Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

also known as: 1869 Aquamarine Ct Castle Rock, CO 80108 (the “Property”)

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MERIDIAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Matthew R. Dalton District Counsel to the Board Legal Notice No. 938925 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV030725, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21000294 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Regarding: LOT 52, BLOCK 1, MAHER RANCH - FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as 1869 Aquamarine Court, Castle Rock, CO 80108 (the "Property").;

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on December 3, 2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 29th day April, 2021, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $10,495.46 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff

at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is MOELLER GRAF ATTORNEYS AT LAW 385 INVERNESS PKWY 200 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, 7202792568 Dated 3/11/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice NO. 938787 First Publication: 3/11/2021 Last Publication: 4/8/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press

Public Notice District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30677, Division/ Courtroom # 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 21000104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CASTLEWOOD RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSN INC, Plaintiff: v.

KENNETH SORAK; AMY EDWARDS; et al.

Defendant(s) Regarding: Lot 13, Block 2, Castlewood Ranch Subdivision, Filing No. 2 Parcel 9, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. also known by street and number as 159 Peabody St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (the "Property).;

Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County, Colorado, Case No. 21-08-0166P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community.

These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 938908 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

also known as: 159 Peabody St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on December 11, 2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 22nd day April, 2021, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-660-7527. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $8,937.96 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is ALCOCK LAW GROUP 19751 E MAINSTREET 210 Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400 Dated 2/25/2021, Castle Rock, CO Tony Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado

Public Notice 1) 2012 Ford E450 Econoline Bus Multicolor VIN 1FDFE4FS7BDB36516 REDLINE RECOVERY INC 6966 W MISSISSIPPI AVE LAKEWOOD, CO 80226 720-546-8397 Legal Notice No. 938912 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Kimsey, Deceased Case Number: 21PR27 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before August 1st 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lotus Fiduciary Services, Inc., Personal Representative PO Box 101775 Denver, CO 80250 Legal Notice No. 938929 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Erik Leon Fischer, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30038 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court Probate Division, Colorado on or before July 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tommy Barrella, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado

Rebekah Susan Fischer Personal Representative 3180 South Russellville Franktown, Colorado 80016

Legal Notice No. 938643 First Publication: 2/25/2021 Last Publication: 3/25/2021 Published In: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 938790 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice District Court, Douglas County, Colorado, 4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109, In Re Parental Responsibilities concerning D.A.D.M., Petitioner Janelle Conrad and Respondent Carl James Milner. Case Number 2021DR30128, Division 2, the Honorable Judge Baum, Notice of Initial Status Conference to: Carl James Milner pursuant to C.R.S. §14-10-107, you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court an Allocation for Parental Responsibilities. You are further notified that an Initial Status Conference is set for March 11, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. in the court location listed above via Webex. Please take notice that a copy of the petition and summons may be obtained from the clerk of the court during regular business hours. You are further notified that if you fail to file a response or appear before the court within thirty-five days from the date of this publication a default judgment may be entered against you.

Legal Notice No.: 938891 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Lee Neuens, aka David L. Neuens, aka David Neuens, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30105 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Corey Jacob Neuens, Personal Representative 168 Hampstead Avenue Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 938909 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edwin V. Post, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30036 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Douglas County District Court Probate Division, Colorado on or before July 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Public Notices Edwin V. Post Jr., Personal Representative 7044 W. 83rd Ave Arvada, CO 80003 Legal Notice No. 938789 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Leo Mac Cropsey, aka Leo M. Cropsey, aka Leo Cropsey, aka Mac Cropsey, aka L. Mac Cropsey, aka L.M. Cropsey, aka L. Cropsey, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 19, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shirley L. Perry, Personal Representative 1793 Brookside Drive Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126-3432 Legal Notice No. 938888 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Allan Titterington, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2020PR30479 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Walter J. Titterington Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Legal Notice No. 938799 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LOUISE H. HELLER, also known as LOUISE HELEN HELLER, and as LOUISE HELLER, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030113 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

David L. Heller, Personal Representative c/o M. Lisa Clore, Esq. Lisa Clore, LLC 5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 130 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 938892 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Soraya Shaydai Herrman, aka Soraya S. Herrman, aka Soraya Herrman, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030082 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 25th 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rose Mary Zapor, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative Lakewood Legal Center 7475 W 5th Ave. #202 Lakewood, CO 80026 Legal Notice No. 938915 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Martha Jane Musteen, a/k/a Martha J. Musteen and Martha Musteen, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30094 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barbara L. Batt, Co-Personal Representative 9445 Troon Village Way Lone Tree, CO 80124 Kellie Moser, Co-Personal Representative 1010 Iron Mountain Road Cheyenne, WY 82009 Legal Notice No. 938797 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ANNE HOWLAND KNUDSON, A/K/A ANNE H. KNUDSON, AND ANNE KNUDSON, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30099

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All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before July 16, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred.

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Anne Fitzpatrick, now known as Anne Knudson-Fitzpatrick Personal Representative 23682 Pondview Place Golden, CO 80401

The hearing will take approximately: days hours minutes.

Legal Notice No. 938803 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Tony Westall, a/ka/ Tony Westall, a/k/a Michael Westall, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30097 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jamey L. Moss, Personal Representative 11307 Bellcross Circle Parker, CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 938788 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Date: April 22, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: Douglas County Combined Courts, 4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Legal Notice No. 938874 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lois Petsch, aka Lois Madeline Petsch, aka Lois M. Petsch, aka Lois M. Caldwell, aka Lois Madeline Caldwell, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 23 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robin E. Krizan, Personal Representative 7422 S. Benton Court Littleton, Colorado 80128 Legal Notice No. 938796 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA MAY DONALDSON, also known as PATRICIA M. DONALDSON, PATRICIA DONALDSON, and PAT DONALDSON, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30052

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mildred Elizabeth Velvick, aka Mildred E. Velvick, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30056

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, County, Colorado on or before July 19, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

David John Donaldson Personal Representative 10316 Greatwood Pointe Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Jeraldine Beth Meacham aka Jeraldine B. Meacham and Jeri B. Meacham, Personal Representative C/O Gubbels Law Office, P.C. 402 N. Wilcox Street, Suite 100 Castle Rock, CO 80104

Legal Notice No. 938905 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 938801 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PEGGY ANN ORTH, a/k/a Peggy A. Orth, a/k/a Peggy Orth, a/k/a Peggy Bauer, and Peggy Jacobson, Deceased Case Number: 21PR30087

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Edward Tobiasson, aka Mike Tobiasson, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 30049

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Debra A. Conroy, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative KELLER LAW, LLC Attorneys for Personal Representative 584 Yampa Avenue Craig, CO 81625 Legal Notice No. 938577 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Norman A. Premo, a/k/a Norman Albert Premo, a/k/a Norman Premo, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30101 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 25, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Larry L. Scripter, Personal Representative 8423 N. 73rd Street Longmont, CO 80503 Legal Notice No. 938923 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice District Court, DOUGLAS County, Colorado DOUGLAS COUNTY COMBINED COURTS 4000 JUSTICE WAY STE. 2009 CASTLE ROCK, CO 80109 In the Matter of the Estate of: ROSALIE BELLINO, Deceased Attorney: Sanford Zisman #002355 Daniel C. Mong #38189 8480 E. Orchard Road, Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone Number: 303-320-0023 FAX Number: 303-320-0034 Case Number: 2021PR30120 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: All living heirs of Rosalie Bellino Last Known Address, if any: No known addresses A non-appearance hearing on Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative for determining the validity of the Will submitted to probate. will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bret Plue, Personal Representative 3651 South Newport Way Denver, Colorado 80237 Legal Notice No. 938918 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Olga Ferhmin Ashworth, A/K/A Olga Ashworth, A/K/A Olga F. Ashworth, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30098 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before July 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas Ashworth, Personal Representative 1842 South Peak View Drive Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 Legal Notice No. 938791 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes

In the Interest of: HARPER HALULA, D.O.B.: 05/01/2018; ALEXIS HALULA, D.O.B.: 03/26/2015; MELODY MOREIKO, D.O.B.: 06/27/2008; Children,

By: K.A.P. Cone Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938889 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

And concerning: DANIELLE HALULA, D.O.B.: 09/06/1991, Mother; NATHAN HALULA, D.O.B.: 11/27/1991, Father to Alexis and Harper; STEPHEN MOREIKO, D.O.B.: 05/14/1988, Father to Melody; Respondents,

Public notice is given on February 17, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

And Judy and Andrew Halula, Paternal Grandparents, Special Respondents.

The Petition requests that the name of Cathleen Peggy Mills be changed to Cathleen Peggy Stetson Case No.: 21 C 72

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Lori Kennedy, #53479 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lkennedy@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 20JV205 DIVISION 8

PUBLIC NOTICE

By: K.A. P. Cone Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938882 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 17, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Ayaan Bhayana be changed to Ayaan Sud Bhayana Case No.: 2020 C 33874 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938798 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public Notice is given on February 22, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Gwen Raygan Myers be changed to Gwendolyn Raygan Myers Case No.: 21C77 By: K.A. Cone, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938804 First publication: March 11, 2021 Last publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February 11, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Lisa Marie Sinnock be changed to Lisa Marie Crogan Case No.: 21 C 63

Legal Notice No. 938890 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on February15, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Katherine Marie Browning be changed to James Elijah Browning Case No.: 21 C 30686 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 938872 First Publication: March 11, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on March 1, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

Legal Notice No. 938910 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: April 8, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 1, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Sarah Jane Walther be changed to Sarah Jane Hagan Case No.: 21 C 85

The Petition requests that the name of Cynthia Sue Huddleston be changed to Cynthia Sue Callaway Case No.: 21 C 87

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship.

If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: March 18, 2021 /s/ Lori Kennedy Lori Kennedy, #53479 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 938926 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: JASHANI CLARK, D.O.B.: 12/20/2003; Child, And concerning: ASHLEY JONES, D.O.B.: 1/23/1986; Mother; JOHN DOE, Father; Respondents,

By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

GERMAINE JONES, D.O.B.: 2/18/1985; Step-Father, Special Respondent.

Legal Notice No. 938887 First Publication: March 18, 2021 Last Publication: April 1, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Adoption / Guardianship Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

BY: E. Lieth, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Return of Service, Adjudication for Respondent Father’s, and Permanency Planning Hearing have been set for March 29, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court. All parties shall participate by phone at 720-437-6180, extension 75591#, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate.

You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

By: E. Leith Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

The Petition requests that the name of Cameron Sidney Natanson be changed to Cameron Sidney Atlas Case No.: 21 C 81

TO: STEPHEN MOREIKO, D.O.B.: 05/14/1988 TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on March 24, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 21JV32 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and

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such as socioeconomic status or race.

Backers of the equity policy said it will improve how the district supports people of all backgrounds, and further promote diversity, inclusion and representation in the system.

One district employee wrote that the proposal made them feel safer and more included.

“And it makes me really happy for our students because they’ll benefit from all of us being more aware, more inclusive, and less accepting of bias, shame and discrimination,” said one writer.

The policy aims to ensure students and employees across identities — such as a person’s race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability — have what they need to attain or deliver education.

The proposal vows to create “a targeted system” to identify any inequities in the district in order to correct them. It says the district will not condone issues such as systemic racism, discrimination or the “myth of meritocracy.”

The district’s Equity Advisory Council, a group of staff, parents, students and community members, drafted the policy last year as antiracist and social justice protests flared throughout nation.

Locally, past and current Black students and employees have reported numerous instances of racism or racial insensitivity in schools, and a lack of inclusion in curriculum.

They also called on the district to foster better diversity among staff, particularly within leadership.

In recent school board meetings, parents of special education students have raised concerns about their children’s access to or quality of education in the district.

Then this month a Douglas County mother and the ACLU sued the district because school resource officers handcuffed and charged a boy with autism.

School board President David Ray was not immediately available for comment regarding next steps for the policy. He provided a statement through a spokeswoman in response to an interview request about public comment.

“It would be premature for me to react to public reaction until the collection of all comments has been completed (3/19/21),” Ray said. “The board is scheduled to have a work session on this topic at 5 p.m. prior to our regular meeting on March 23.”

Fears about reform Multiple people opposed to the equity policy rebuked it as racist toward white people or anti-white

and linked it to the movement called white privilege and gender fluidity.

“This so-called ‘equity’ policy adCritical Race Theory, a frequent dresses no real problem in DougCo source of contention among conserschools (one would think there must vatives. be a rampant racism, prejudice, in“This proposed new form of justice, etc., etc., etc., in our commuracism against whites should not nity to justify such a comprehensive be tolerated in DCSD or anywhere make-over of our school system),” else,” one writer stated. an individual said.

One person said schools should In the party’s blog post, Douglas not teach children to “mindlessly County Republicans called the blame a particular race for all of proposed policy “troubling,” along the ills of society. We should also with the district’s use of No Place teach our kids about all of AmeriFor Hate, an anti-bullying and antican history. Our country had some racism program offered by the Antiflaws, but also had some truly great Defamation League (ADL). moments (we ended slavery).”

Douglas County Republican A third person outlined ethnic Chairman Stu Parker could not be demographic data for the predomireached for comment. nantly white community and said “Douglas County residents agree the policy “should be focused on the that we want great, welcoming equity of the majority who pay the schools,” the post reads. “However, bills for education.” the Douglas County School District “While empathy and equality are is trying to achieve these goals in admirable traits, the school’s job misguided is to teach the ways.” subject matter The policy that benefits places too great the majority of an emphasis students,” the on people’s individual wrote. differences, Several people the post said, took exception to despite having the policy calling some “positive meritocracy a elements.” myth, something The policy, the the Douglas blog post said, County Repub“implies that lican Party also their identities described as dictate what disturbing in a they’re currentrecent blog post Ishmeet Kalra, ly capable of about the policy.

Meritocracy DCSD parent and volunteer for achieving, and reforming refers to people Equity Advisory Council that systems and achieving succurriculum cess through may need to their abilities occur to create and talents and ‘equity’ (which is different than not through their class, privilege or equality of opportunity).” wealth. Public commenters asked if the district would begin teaching Hope for a more supportive system students that hard work does not Grassroots groups and equity adhelp them reach goals. vocates see the policy differently.

“The only group that does not District parent Ishmeet Kalra benefit in that system are the lazy,” called the policy a “first step to fixa public commenter wrote. ing the system.”

Numerous people asked if the Kalra served as a volunteer for policy would affect which sports both the Equity Advisory Council, teams and restrooms transgender which drafted the policy, and work students can access. groups that helped write the dis“Will a transgender student be trict’s strategic plan, which brought required to register is (sic) a transforth initiatives like No Place For gender in order to enter bathrooms Hate. of their non-birth gender, or play She’s long wanted to see more sports in their non-gender sport,” equity for students who are not one person asked, “or can any the ethnic or racial majority in the student decide how they want to district, she said. identify on any given day?”

After George Floyd’s death, she In one critic’s words, the equity wrote then-superintendent Thomas policy is “a monumental waste of Tucker and board members to say time.” the predominantly white school They echoed fears expressed district “must do more.” throughout public comment — that “We need to go beyond condemnif adopted, the policy would result ing racism,” she said. in widespread restructuring or reThe two most common concerns form of education in DCSD, ushershe’s heard about the policy are its ing in curriculum about topics like

‘When we are debating “equality” versus “equity,” there is this fear, if we extend resources to these kids than my kids will have less.’

stance on meritocracy and a general opposition to education systems focusing on equity instead of equality, she said.

“When we are debating ‘equality’ versus ‘equity,’ there is this fear,” she said, “if we extend resources to these kids than my kids will have less.”

People customize homes, cars, bikes, so Kalra asks, why not customize education as well?

“That means that your kid is also getting that custom treatment,” she said.

Kalra also supports describing meritocracy a myth. The COVID-19 crisis provides a perfect analogy for how a lack of support for minority or underrepresented groups affects those students’ education, she said.

She urged people concerned by that line in the policy to consider how barriers to learning during the pandemic affected their children.

“How many of those parents have felt helpless? How many of those parents have felt anger and frustration? Now, how many of those parents are blaming their kids for not living up to their potential this year,” she said. “How many of them are telling their kids, ‘Just pull yourselves up by your bootstraps.’”

Another district parent, Nara Altmann, started a group called the Equity Growth Zone after Floyd’s death. The group has held nearly 40 weekly meetings to date, gathering at first to discuss advocating for racial equity in the community at large.

Focus shifted to supporting the district and advocating for equitable cultures in schools. Some members work for the district, and many others are district parents.

Her goal is that the Equity Growth Zone gets community members of all backgrounds talking about racial equity, something the nation’s political climate makes difficult, she said.

“Every time we try to tackle something like just having a conversation around race,” she said, “people perceive that immediately as polarization.”

In a virtual February meeting, group members including Kalra and Altmann urged people to voice their support for the equity policy at board meetings and through the district’s website.

One mother hoped it would boost cultural sensitivity among educators and counselors. Her daughter’s teacher “constantly confuses her with another Indian student,” she said, and as a student of color, she feels continual pressure to fit in.

In feedback submitted online, supporters said they were encouraged to see district leadership focusing on the issue.

“This policy isn’t about limiting, prohibiting, out (sic) encroaching on anyone’s beliefs,” one person wrote.

Public Notices Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Return of Service for Respondent Father and Pre-Trial Conference have been set for April 5,

2021 at 10:15 a.m. in Division 8 by phone: 720437-6180 + 75592#, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on

the termination of your parent-child relationship.

If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate.

You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2020, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: Angela Borkowski, #50088 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 938907 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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