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Water board commission interviews take place BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The man in the spotlight spoke publicly about how he would handle any potential conflicts of interest if selected to serve on a new arm of Douglas County’s government that is expected to help shape the future of water supply in the continually growing county. “We have received emails, calls, text messages from citizens saying, ‘How can you put Sean Tonner on this water commission’ — it’s a clear conflict of interest” given Tonner’s connection to a proposed plan to pump water to Douglas County from Southern Colorado, said Lora Thomas, one of the county’s elected leaders. Thomas’ comments came dur-

ing the county’s second batch of interviews of applicants who want to serve on the Douglas County Water Commission, a new entity that is expected to help create a plan regarding water supply and conservation, among other aspects of water in the county. It’ll consist of unpaid volunteers, according to the county’s leaders. The forming of the new body comes against the backdrop of a controversial proposal to pump about 22,000 acre-feet of water per year to Douglas County from the San Luis Valley in the southern part of the state. An acre-foot is the equivalent of a one-foot-deep pool about the size of a football field. Renewable Water Resources is the private company that proposed the project.

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

Last year, county leaders Abe Laydon and Thomas joined together in deciding not to move forward with that project, while county leader George Teal has continued to support it. Tonner, one of the principals of Renewable Water Resources, attracted news media attention for throwing his hat in the ring to serve on the water commission. Laydon and Teal have expressed support for appointing Tonner, who appeared for a public interview Oct. 13 via videoconferencing. “RWR has no project in front of the county at this time, and the commission doesn’t exist (yet), so obviously we don’t have anything in front of the commission,” Tonner said in response to Thomas. He also said he would recuse himself — or remove himself from participation — if any plans were to be pushed regarding RWR. Tonner argued there are pros and cons to different proposals, including a project “that is near and dear to my heart, RWR.”

Here’s a look at more of what Tonner and other applicants had to say during their interviews. Tonner’s thoughts

Tonner said he worked for former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole and served under Colorado Gov. Bill Owens, saying he is well positioned to understand water issues. “If water’s not coming out of the tap at your home, you can’t sell your home,” Tonner said. “I’m not saying that’s happening tomorrow. But if we do nothing and we don’t start working as a team as a county, that day will come. Because we are overdependent on a nonrenewable source of water.” Laydon expressed concern about “manufactured outrage for political benefit,” adding that “much has been made about the RWR application.” Tonner, who said he has lived in Douglas County for more than 20 years, said “manufactured outrage” benefits certain players. SEE INTERVIEW, P63

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Castle Rock changes policies for public indecency BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock Town Council approved changes to the town code that add municipal offenses related to public indecency and adjusts council meeting protocol. The council approved the two code changes on a second reading during the Oct. 17 meeting. Adding municipal offenses for things like public indecency and nudity allows the town to prosecute crimes in the municipal court. Previously, anyone charged with public indecency or indecent exposure was prosecuted at the county or district level. The town adopted the same language as the state statute for public indecency, which prohibits sex, exposing genitals, and other sexual behaviors in public places or places that are visible to the public. Similarly for indecent exposure language, Castle Rock copied the state statute, which defines the offense as exposing genitals or masturbating in front of a noncon-

An aerial view of Castle Rock with its signature holiday-season star standing atop SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE the geographic feature that gives the town its name.

senting person, both in public and private spaces. State statute makes indecent exposure involving a child under 15-years-old a felony. Since felonies cannot be prosecuted at the

municipal level, Castle Rock did not adopt that part of the statute in its town code. The state does not have a statute outlawing public nudity, but some municipalities do, including Lone

Tree and Parker. Caste Rock’s new town code prohibits people over the age of 10 from intentionally exposing their genitals or butt, or simulated genitals, while in public or in certain places visible to the public. Exceptions would include things like receiving treatment during a medical emergency, being in a bathroom, locker room or changing room, or if the nudity is part of a performance or religious activity within an enclosed space, like a church or theater. According to records requested from the Castle Rock Police Department, there have been four summons and one arrest for public indecency or indecent exposure since 2020. None have occurred this year. The other change made to the town code allows for town council to extend meetings past 9:30 p.m. with a single majority vote. Previously, the code required a majority vote to extend the meeting from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and then a second unanimous vote to extend the meeting past 10 p.m.

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Douglas County School Board candidate Q&A How would you balance the interests of parents, teachers/staff and students?

AndyJones What challenges or topics would you like to see the district prioritize?

Safety, competitive pay and real parent engagement would be my top three, but with safety, my initial focus would be on learning more from our dedicated security staff where they would recommend that we focus our efforts. You see, I speak the language of safety and security, and our community is seeking a higher sense of urgency when it comes to addressing critical security needs. I certainly have ideas from 30 years of military and over 26 years of airline safety experience, but I will take the hours, weeks and months necessary to learn more about our districts strengths and weaknesses and help create the positive culture and climate necessary for a safe and caring environment. I have developed safety plans that help protect military base schools, shopping facilities and housing. I have trained and led units that were responsible for the safety of our bases in the United States in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. I have trained with multiple agencies utilizing the National Incident Management System (NIMS). We will consider existing and new policies and practices in a measured, thoughtful way, ensuring that meaningful conversations with impacted stakeholders take place.

Truly engaged parents don’t just serve on Board (District Accountability, Fiscal Oversight, Long Range Planning) or School Committees, Parent Teacher groups or charter governing boards, but are woven into each day’s events for a child. Parents serve in carpool lines, cut shapes for a teacher, walk the school perimeter as a “Watchdog” dad, help the coach of a team, sew costumes for the school plays, and so many other ways. Studies show that there is a direct correlation between parent involvement in the child’s education and successful outcomes. In and out of school, mental health, confidence and performance are all areas that are directly impacted in a child’s day when they see moms and dads, especially their mom or dad, involved with their education. In other words, the most effective school-family-community partnerships—i.e., those that have the greatest positive influence on a student’s social, cognitive, emotional, educational development and thriving— recognize that the three primary “spheres” of influence do not operate independently of one another, but are mutually reinforcing—or mutually undermining. In the balance of parent, teacher and district “interests”, the parents form a contract with the teacher and district to provide a quality educational service for their child. At no point does the district or staff have an overriding interest in the child unless suspected abuse is taking place. Therefore, the district and staff are in a mutually supporting role and the educational, medical and mental health decisions must be coordinated and supported by the parents first.

Are you looking for a mental health check-up for your child?

How should the district address equity? What are your thoughts on the district’s current policies?

For additional resources in and around Douglas County, visit: douglas.co.us and search for mental health resources.

DCSD is affirmatively addressing educational equity by both board policy guidance and the superintendent’s implementation policy. Recently, policy ADB was revised SEE CANDIDATES, P6

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after over a year of obtaining input from stakeholders in the community. The board majority rejected calls by some in the community to tear it up and start over. After the revision, “The policy’s updated purpose includes “maximiz(ing) student academic growth and achievement” and “develop(ing) student critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential for postsecondary success” — both among the top goals that stakeholders reported they want the policy to achieve,” wrote a local new reporter. As a community member who complained when the policy was originally written, that not all voices were included, I was glad that my input as well as so many others were finally listened to. The board’s current policy ADB addresses all elements of a diverse population and the equitable access of every student to allow them to achieve their maximum potential. The effort to provide equitable education services will never be perfectly delivered, but with constant oversight, the board of education can strive to ensure that all students are treated fairly and with every tool available to succeed.

October 26, 2023 we carry as citizens of this county, state, and nation. Bonds and Mill levy overrides are what we have under the school finance act to fund items such as building new schools, maintaining current facilities, and giving the district the ability to pay our teachers a competitive salary to not only attract the best teachers, but to keep the great ones we have as well. These decisions cannot be made in the vacuum of what is happening today, but what the county will look like 10-20 years down the road. It was short-sighted thinking that put us in the position we are in and we cannot continue this path. The district runs with some of the lowest administrative overhead in the state and we’ve done “more with less” for almost 15 years. We are at a tipping point of not being able to do any more with much less. There is a national teacher shortage. There is a bus driver shortage. The burden for taxpayers is between $10-$20 a month for houses between $500k-$1M. It is a worthy investment in our children, the teachers (a large majority of whom live in Douglas County), and our community. And as a conservative, I will ensure the money will be spent as documented and will also look to continually examine the operating budget and call out anything that seems out of scope for our school district to be paying for. What challenges or topics would you like to see the district prioritize?

Jason Page Do you support putting a bond and mill levy override on the ballot to increase school funding? Why/ why not?

As a fiscal conservative, I am always conscious of the tax burden

1) I will help champion a power down policy for cell phones in all our schools to keep social media use and texting out of the hallways and classrooms of our schools so that students can concentrate on learning and building positive relationships with their peers. This needs to be a priority. Students staring at screens all day is having a dramatic negative effect on mental health and setting boundaries at school will hopefully spur action to curb its use even outside of school as well. 2) I would also like to see the district continue to enhance our special needs program, with an eye on deeper parent involvement in the programmatic and therapeutic needs of these wonderful students. The district spends a tremendous number of resources, including financial, on these students and

I would like to see the parents of these students better able to guide the care and instruction their children get while in our district. And in cases where outside resources are being paid for by the district, parents should have a choice in where that therapy or outside resource comes from. How would you balance the interests of parents, teachers/staff and students?

I want to pay teachers a competitive salary to teach students the subjects they have trained to teach while having policies in place which keep order in the classroom through straight forward discipline policies. That should take care of most teacher/staff interests. The same goes for the students. As a board, we should have simple to follow policies the superintendent can action on in a clear manner that is understood by all stakeholders, to include students, parents, and teachers. This should ultimately satisfy the interests of parents, as they desire transparency and accountability and to be recognized and treated as the students’ primary teachers, caregivers, and decision-makers. How should the district address equity? What are your thoughts on the district’s current policies?

I think the district’s current policy on equity does a good job of ensuring the equity of opportunity of all students. This is how the district should address the issue of equity. For students who have mild learning challenges, we create IEPs (Individual Education Plans) to ensure they receive focused attention on areas where they may be struggling. For our special needs students, we spend many thousands more per pupil to not only get them to school with special transportation options as needed, but provide avenues for specialized therapies, instructional aides, and custom-tailored curriculum for an equitable opportunity at a future that may possibly include independent living. And for those students who accel at some or all things mechanical, technical, or skill-wise, we offer one of the top career and technical programs in the nation. This is how we address equity in Douglas County schools and I believe we are doing well, but always have room to improve.

Susan Meek What challenges or topics would you like to see the district prioritize?

Our District is currently struggling with . several critical challenges that require the board’s prioritization. Firstly, there is a pressing concern regarding the perception of the board as overly political and wasting taxpayer resources due to poor decision making. Recent polling highlights this as the top community concern, necessitating a concerted effort to restore confidence and trust in the Board’s actions. Secondly, the District faces an ongoing struggle to offer competitive compensation packages to attract and retain highly qualified educators. This issue has its roots in past board leadership from 2009 through 2017 that failed to advocate for local school funding, which subsequently hindered the district’s ability to maintain competitive pay for teachers. Addressing this challenge is crucial to ensure the recruitment and retention of skilled educators. Lastly, the District must grapple with addressing societal challenges and impediments that adversely affect its capacity to create inclusive and welcoming environments for all students. Tackling the issues that prevent every student from feeling safe, valued, and supported within our schools will benefit all of our students and prepare them for their future. The Board’s top priorities should revolve around rebuilding community trust, addressing teacher compensation challenges, and actively creating a safe and welcoming school environment, one where students can thrive, and the academic achievement and well-being of every student is prioritized. SEE CANDIDATES, P7

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How would you balance the interests of parents, teachers/staff and students?

Public schools operate most effectively when there exists a robust and trusting partnership among parents, teachers/staff, and students. Achieving a balance among these stakeholders necessitates continuous dedication to collaboration, empathy, and fairness. The ultimate objective is to establish an educational setting that places the academic achievement and well-being of every student at the forefront, while concurrently valuing the viewpoints and contributions of students, parents, teachers/staff, and the wider school community. Among my key priorities is the establishment of safe and welcoming schools. This entails working closely with parents, teachers, and students to continually review and refine all school policies. The voice of each stakeholder group is essential to maintain balance and each of these stakeholders have rights that help provide a roadmap for charting the course forward. Another top priority is the cultivation of a culture characterized by trust, transparency, and accountability. This requires the establishment of transparent lines of communication with parents, teachers, and students to actively seek their input and provide regular updates on board decisions and ongoing initiatives. Ultimately, attaining this equilibrium among the interests of parents, teachers/staff, and students hinges on a steadfast commitment to shared values and objectives. By placing a safe, welcoming environment, stable teaching and learning environments, equal opportunities for every student, and a culture of trust at the forefront, the board can foster an environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute to the success of our great school district. How should the district address equity? What are your thoughts on the district’s current policies?

Addressing equity in our district is deeply personal for me due to my experience as a first-generation college student. Navigating the complex college admissions and financial aid processes independently while working to support myself through college was a challenging journey. The financial strain and a sense of not fitting in took a toll on my physical and mental health, under-

scoring the urgent need for educational equity. To promote equity, we must move beyond mere equality and offer additional support tailored to individual students’ needs. This could involve providing mentors or advisors to assist with processes like college applications and financial aid, recognizing that students require diverse resources to overcome obstacles and achieve their educational goals. Equity should also encompass granting students access to opportunities they may not be aware of, broadening their horizons through diverse extracurricular activities, advanced coursework, and career readiness programs, ensuring an equal playing field for all. Regarding current district policies, it’s crucial to evaluate their alignment with equity principles. Are these policies effectively addressing students’ unique challenges and disparities in access and outcomes? Continuous policy assessment and improvement are essential to uphold our commitment to equity. While it’s heartening that equity is a cornerstone of our district’s vision and mission statements, we must ensure these principles translate into concrete actions. The district must actively implement policies and practices that benefit all students, irrespective of their backgrounds, turning our commitment to equity into a reality.

applicant pool for filling positions is small and sometimes nonexistent. The district has many open positions across staff that are negatively impacting our students. The bond will help us keep up with the muchneeded maintenance of our current buildings and allow us to build and expand to address growth in new areas of our district. The cost to help sustain our district is around $200/ year for a million-dollar home. The ask is reasonable. A healthy and wellfunded school district benefits the entire community. Many of us moved to Douglas County specifically for the schools; our responsibility as members of this community is to maintain that. What challenges or topics would you like to see the district prioritize?

Areas I would like the district to continue to focus on include literacy, special education services (SPED), mental health, and continued advancements in CTE. Literacy work, for example, must continue to advance to address better the specific learning needs of our students with dyslexia. We can continue to improve SPED services through work on consistency of services, improving relationships with families, and providing equitable opportunities to our students. The district has advanced CTE opportunities, and I would love for this to expand better to our SPED students. Additionally, the district must continue supporting our teachers and staff through resource allocation, climate and culture, professional development, and celebration. I want the board of education to focus on meaningful stakeholder engagement and collaborative decision-making. How would you balance the interests of parents, teachers/staff and students?

Valerie Thompson Do you support putting a bond and mill levy override on the ballot to increase school funding? Why/ why not?

Yes, and I fully support the current funding measures on the ballot this November. The MLO will help lessen the pay gap between our district and all of our neighboring districts. Our schools are losing staff at high rates, with a 23.2% turnover rate, and the

First and foremost, we need to ensure we have methods in place to engage meaningfully with those served by our district. Meaningful engagement includes two-way dialogue. As a parent serving on board committees, I have felt frustrated with feedback opportunities that have not included two-way communication. It is challenging to share interests or feedback when you feel uninformed. Additionally, we need to identify accessible solutions to communicate; that way, we will hear more representative feedback. SEE CANDIDATES, P8

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How should the district address equity? What are your thoughts on the district’s current policies?

Equitable access to education is an absolute necessity. Considering all student groups should be the focus of all decision-making. Our district’s mission states, “The mission of the Douglas County School District is to provide an educational foundation that allows each student to reach his or her individual potential.” This mission can only be fulfilled with equity of access at the forefront. As for the current policy, I was disheartened with the changes and the process used to make those changes.

Brad Geiger What challenges or topics would you like to see the district prioritize?

DCSD fortunately has strong test scores but continued work on literacy and math is needed to be sure all students are being served. Our career and technical education have been strengthened but it needs to be expanded to other parts of the district. School safety is a current priority, and that coordination should continue. There are areas of rapidly increasing enrollment in the district as well as areas where enrollment is declining. How to balance those issues will require engagement with the affected schools and the broader community. Additional resources and focus need to be on dealing with mental health chal-

October 26, 2023 lenges of our students and to have an effective transparent procedure to deal with bullying and discrimination. Finally, our leadership on the Board must focus on transparency and trust. Before enacting policies, the Board must put aside the national political agendas the current leadership promotes. The district needs to consult meaningfully with all those involved in our schools and to focus on the children in our schools. All decisions need to be made in an open collaborative environment rather than in backroom discussions kept from the public. It should go without saying that the Board should comply with the laws and avoid litigation that drains school budgets.

stand that each student has different needs and challenges and that those must be evaluated and addressed to help those children. The reality of our nation is that some groups remain subject to discrimination due to their status or even perceived status. Our children are telling us this still happens and we need to address it through education of students and teachers, discipline where necessary and an abiding commitment to a safe and welcoming environment. We cannot guarantee a result for every student, but we can adjust our systems to address actual obstacles.

How would you balance the interests of parents, teachers/staff and students?

Those interests almost always align, and it is a false dichotomy to assert otherwise. Children do best when educators collaborate with parents (and guardians and other caregivers) and when the opinions of the child are given due consideration. When it appears, those interests diverge communication is then almost always the best solution to reach a conclusion. These are complex issues that need to be dealt with on individual cases not with broad, poorly worded policies that ignore nuance in favor of getting headlines and money from national donors. DCSD is looking to increase the number of school resource officers in the district. What are your thoughts on DCSD’s approach to school security? DCSD has generally done a good job on school security based on a broad-based approach where law enforcement works hand in hand with building administrators and educators. School Resource officers need to be focused on safety and not involved in discipline processes which are the job of educators. School security is done best when threats are identified before they can turn into dangerous actions. How should the district address equity? What are your thoughts on the district’s current policies?

This is an area filled with much misinformation, much of it spread by national groups with agendas that do not help kids in DCSD. Equity means simply that we under-

of cyber security experts and was responsible for the cyber security posture of all Internet of Things (IoT) being procured by New York City, including the City’s Board of Education. I have written policy for physical security measures as well as cybersecurity measures for over 30 years. My breadth and depth in this field I believe can be a valuable contribution to the DCSD Board. Educating our children without the influence of a political agenda should be the primary focus of our education system. I will work diligently to assure that DCSD has a solid foundational core curriculum focused on reading, writing, mathematics, sciences, American History, Civics, Economics as well as the arts, languages and music. How would you balance the interests of parents, teachers/staff and students?

Maria Sumnicht What challenges or topics would you like to see the district prioritize?

1. Competitive pay for teacher and supporting staff. 2. School Safety. 3. Educational excellence with the focus on solid foundational core curriculum focused on reading & mathematics at grade level, writing, spelling, sciences, American History, Civics, Economics as well as the arts and music, while also offering alternative paths to success in a life career. (Legacy Campus & VALE). Our teachers and staff need competitive pay. We need to realize that in order to educate our children with a quality education, it all starts with attracting and retaining excellent teachers and staff. I will work towards supporting this effort if elected. I have performed security assessments, designed, implemented and managed large scale security systems for cities and schools; including America’s largest city, New York City, as well as many school districts in California. I led a staff

I would work with the current majority board members, staff and parents to be transparent, encourage dialog regarding the education of their children, the curriculum and the services provided by the district. Parent involvement is key in the mental health, confidence and performance of children. It directly impacts a child’s learning and social skills. When children see their parents take an interest in their achievements there is nothing more satisfying to a child than to see their parents cheering them on. A child’s self-esteem comes from their parents from the age of one to eleven, as they age it moves to their peers. If that foundational parent involvement is not initially there during a child’s younger years, the transition can be extremely challenging and detrimental to a child’s well-being. A child’s self-esteem is directly tied to how well they learn. Encouraging parents or guardians to get involved and stay involved is crucial to the success of every child. I would promote for school-hall meetings, invite parents, teachers and the superintendent staff to share news around the district. I would encourage for Press Releases, a monthly District Newsletter that would highlight the many different ways a parent can participate in their children’s schools. Many parents cannot work in the classroom, but many can volunteer for after work activities, SEE CANDIDATES, P9

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score keepers at sporting games or a judge at the science fair. There are many opportunities to engage, sometimes all you need to do is to establish a consistent communication method with them. How should the district address equity? What are your thoughts on the district’s current policies?

The recently, updated policy, ADB, was revised after over a year ago with stakeholders’ participation. The revisions, includes “maximizing student academic growth and achievement” and “developing student critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for postsecondary success,” top goals that stakeholders reported they want the policy to achieve.”. As a minority, woman and legal immigrant, what I want EQUALITY “not” equity. I wanted the bar to remain “high” and not be lowered. I wanted to strive to meet and exceed the challenges before me. I want a playing field that with hard work, perseverance and determination, I person can achieve their dreams and earn a seat at the table and not because I was a token minority but because I worked hard and deserved a place at the table. DEI and CRT are against ‘everything’ I stand for. DEI and CRT are ideologies that promote a victim mentality and cause reverse racial tension and discrimination. They destroy the fabric of this wonderfully diverse nation. As a minority I would never support ideologies that lower the bar just so I can be ‘included.’ As a minority I want to always know that I achieved

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a place at the table because of my hard work and meeting and/or exceeding the requirements and not by being a ‘token’ minority at the table. In my humble opinion the board’s current policy ADB addresses all elements of a diverse population with “equal” access for every student to allow them to achieve their maximum potential. David Dicarlo What challenges or topics would you like to see the district prioritize?

My first priority is making the district accountable to the taxpayer and the parents. The district needs to respect the taxpayer by living within its means, just like we do. But unlike most of us, the district’s revenue has already been increasing by twice the rate of inflation for at least the last five years. There is plenty of revenue, the district just needs to prioritize the spending on things like teacher pay and school security. The district also needs to put the parents and students first. They are the parents’ chil-

dren, not the district’s children. The parents know what’s best for their children and the district should be in a supporting role to help the parents educate the children with the basics: Reading, writing, arithmetic, and accurate history. Propaganda, skewed history, and undermining students’ religious upbringing have no part in public education. How would you balance the interests of parents, teachers/staff and students?

The most important interest—and, indeed, the purpose of the school district—is to address the needs and interests of the parents and their children. The district can, in first instance, address the interests of the parents by making sure they don’t price their families out of their homes with tax hikes. Beyond that, the district provides a service to the parents to educate their children in the basics: Reading, writing, arithmetic, and accurate history. Political ideology and propaganda that parents later need to correct is not in the interest of parents or students and has no place in public education. The overriding interest is to provide educational services to the students in support of the parents. Presumably the teacher/staff ’s interests are the same. How should the district address equity? What are your thoughts on the district’s current policies?

I believe that all students and staff should follow the golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” All students are entitled to the same opportunities and education and all students should be treated the same as every other student. I believe the district’s current policies needlessly complicate the golden rule.

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Pay gap between DSCD, other districts is festering issue BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The distance between Aurora and Castle Rock is about 30 miles. However, the annual cost to a teacher driving to a job in the Douglas County School District is between $15,000 and $20,000. That is not measured in gasoline but instead is the salary difference between districts in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. As the Douglas County School District tries for a second time in a one-year span to get voters to approve a mill levy and bond —

known as measures 5A and 5B on the fall ballot — with most of the funds slated to go toward salaries, teachers and administrators are speaking up about the reality of a competitive market. Susan Fairchild has been teaching third grade at Sage Canyon Elementary School in Castle Rock since 2009. She was there the day the school opened its doors. With the pride only a teacher can have, Fairchild talked about the joy of being part of a brand-new school. She talks about how great it is that she now teaches students who are the siblings of the elemenDouglas County students typically perform well on the state’s standardized test. SHUTTERSTOCK

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tary school’s first classes. However, while she loves her job, making that trek into Castle Rock each weekday is disheartening. She lives in Aurora because that is where she can afford to live. Like many teachers who work in Douglas County schools, she cannot afford to live where she works, and she works extra jobs to make ends meet. The Colorado Department of Education reports that the statewide average teacher salary for teachers of all experience levels is $63,235. The Douglas County School District average is somewhat lower at $61,448. However, when compared to neighboring districts in the costly Denver metro area, Douglas County’s numbers fall short. In Cherry Creek, the average teacher salary is $80,221. Littleton Public Schools pays an average of $75,434 and Englewood averages about $66,500. Josh Miller, the principal of Parker’s Cherokee Trail Elementary School, said that pay discrepancy hurts Douglas County in what he called the “sweet spot,” which is having a high number of teachers with experience ranging from second or third year up through teachers who are near retirement. However, to get and keep those teachers, a district must compete in pay, which Douglas County is not doing. “You get to a recruiting event, and

you say we have great kids, great parents and a great community,” Miller said. “But once you get to the question of pay, they say they will get back to you. It’s about the kids. Our kids deserve the best, and right now you can’t put the best in place for our kids.” But the test scores are good

Opponents of measures 5A and 5B point to a district already thriving, saying student test scores are higher than neighboring districts such as Cherry Creek. Miller said he agrees that Douglas County students are performing well, due in part to great teaching. However, he said, the problem if 5A and 5B do not pass is the future. When the “sweet spot” teachers decide to call it quits and retire, Douglas County does not have a cache of quality teachers to take their place. That has a lot to do with the ability to recruit first-year teachers. While Douglas County is the ninth richest county in the U.S., a starting teacher’s salary does not keep up with the cost of living. With the median household income being about $127,000 in Douglas County, a brand-new teacher is making about $45,000. The Cherry Creek School District pays its teachers about $57,000 to start. Westminster leads the region, paying $61,000. SEE PAY GAP, P11

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Douglas County also falls behind Denver Public Schools, which shows a new teacher salary scale of around $53,000. “First-time teachers do not even want to start with (the Douglas County School District),” Miller said. “With student loans, the cost of living — this is not the first job they are looking for.” If this trend continues, Miller said test scores will fall because the pool of quality teachers will continue to decrease, meaning the district will hire more mediocre teachers or professionals who are looking for a second career where money is not as much of a driving factor. The message to teachers

Miller said he understands how his staff and teachers are feeling as the rest of the metro area is competing and trying to pay better. The message, he said, is: Douglas County does not care as much. “There are consequences here that people just don’t think about,” Miller said. For Miller, the situation is difficult when he has a teacher with a master’s degree who is single and driving for Uber Eats at night to keep up with the cost of inflation. Another teacher, who is married with two children, gets help from a local backpack program that provides food, so the family has enough to eat over the weekend. Miller estimated that out of a staff of about 75 at Cherokee Trail, only a handful can afford to live in Douglas County. “They live outside of the district because they cannot afford to live here,” he said. “Teachers tell me they are driving from Littleton where they can work near their house and make a lot more money. Serving us right now are veteran teachers, good kids, and good families.” For Fairchild, she thinks about exactly what Miller is describing. Every morning during the week, she drives 40 to 50 minutes, with most of her commute going through Cherry Creek School District, where on average, a teacher can make up to $20,000 more a year.

‘First-time teachers do not even want to start with (the Douglas County School District). With student loans, the cost of living — this is not the first job they are looking for.’ Josh Miller, the principal of Douglas County’s Cherokee Trail Elementary School, located in Parker

“It is disheartening,” she said. “I live in Cherry Creek, so yeah, I don’t have another way to say it. People who are coming and wanting to be teachers are not even considering Douglas County. For sure (pay rates compared to other districts) is a problem.” Beyond teacher salaries

Besides the ballot measures going toward funding teacher salaries, Fairchild said the measures need to pass for another important issue that directly affects kids — building maintenance and management. If ballot measure 5A is approved the district will get $66 million in the mill levy override, which will specifically go toward teacher salaries. If Measure 5B passes, the district will get a $484 million bond, which will go toward building new schools and maintaining buildings. At Sage Canyon Elementary School, Fairchild said there will be funding to upgrade control panels and the fire alarm system. Miller said buildings are aging, and funding to improve them is badly needed. (Editor’s Note: The teachers and administrators who participated in this story were interviewed in the late evening away from any Douglas County School District properties.)

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Ode to tax increasers

credit card debt and increasing small business bankruptcies? Dear tax increasers, your enthusiasm for parting ways with our money is truly inspiring. Your colorful cars and unwavering belief in the magic of tax increases have me spellbound. Who needs personal responsibility when we can rely on the government to solve our problems? I eagerly await the day when you don “Tax Me More” tattoos to show us how committed you are to this cause. So, an ode to more taxes, more colorful cars, and more empty wallets. Because why should we let economic common sense stand in the way of “progress”? Stephen Collier Highlands Ranch

Ah, the fall. The changes of weather, of clothes and the color of leaves. Guess what doesn’t change? The annual tradition of tax increase demands. It’s the time of year when some in Douglas County have decided our pockets are just too heavy, and they’ve stepped up to help lighten the load. How thoughtful of them — especially in these times of economic uncertainty! You see, nothing says “community spirit” like reaching into your neighbor’s wallet and helping yourself. It’s as if we’re all part of one big, happy Robin Hoodthemed party — robbing from the rich to give to ... well, the government, mostly. But wait, there’s more! These tax proponents, whether Proposition HH or Ballot Issues 5A and 5B, are so convinced our wallets need a good diet they’ve taken to the streets, or rather, their driveways. Yes, the annual tradition of colorful car-based craft paints obstructing back windows overshadows the need for a savings account. It’s remarkable how some believe now is the time to siphon away more money from hard-working citizens. The economy might be on edge, but hey, who needs financial stability with rising mortgage defaults, unreplenishable Douglas County food banks, unsustainable

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Two years ago the Douglas County community voted by a significant margin for four school board candidates who campaigned on the following: remove requirements around masking; stop the encroachment of an illiberal, regressive ideology that was making its way into the schools via an Educational Equity policy; and reinstate the voice of the parent. The new school board has delivered on these promises, and three school board candidates — Brad Geiger, Susan Meek, and Valerie Thompson — have made it clear that they

would reverse the progress made with respect to meeting the needs of individual students (versus the collective needs of identity groups) and affirming parental rights. Colorado Community Media shared their Q&A with all school board candidates, and here is how the three aforementioned candidates responded. With respect to addressing equity, Ms. Thompson stated “Considering all student groups should be the focus of all decision-making.” Director Meek spoke of the importance of teachers focusing “solely on the education, wellbeing, and success of all students,” which is counter to her comments during a May 8 school board meeting. When a discussion ensued about expanding the definition of Diversity in the Equity policy to go beyond identity groups, Director Meek said “We are diluting diversity by adding other areas. I’m not saying they’re not important but they’re not as important. And we have limited time and resources.” Director Meek suggests that the most convenient way to identify the unique needs of students is based on what identity group they fall into. Mr. Geiger’s response to the question about the Educational Equity policy is “This is an area filled with much misinformation, much of it spread by national groups with agendas that do not help kids in DCSD.”

None of these three candidates believe that a school has an obligation to tell parents of a student who is exploring their gender identity. Mr. Geiger states “this is an almost nonexistent `problem’ promoted by national groups to attack public schools.” It’s very worrisome when an individual seeking an elected office disregards concerns of parents, while the other candidates disavow the fundamental right of parents and guardians to raise their children in accordance with their own personal beliefs and convictions. For the sake of our students and families, I implore Douglas County citizens to vote for BEST DCSD candidates who will continue the work that started almost two years ago. Allyson Rydwell Parker Choose Meek, Geiger, Thompson

When I was five, my parents moved our family from a house in Lakewood that they had quite literally built with their own hands to a new Shea-built property in Highlands Ranch. Though they were sad they wouldn’t raise their children in the home they had poured so much love into, Mom and Dad knew they were making the right choice — they valued education more than anything, and Douglas SEE LETTERS, P13

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County School District offered the best. As a child, I didn’t know about the reputation of the schools I attended. However, I knew that my teachers inspired a passion for learning while making me feel safe and cared for. I knew that when I graduated from ThunderRidge High School I would be prepared for life beyond the classroom. And I knew that when it was time for me to raise my own family, I wanted to do it in Douglas County. I now have a son who will soon attend the neighborhood school where we own our home in Parker. I am deeply concerned that his experience in DCSD will be very different from mine. Many amazing teachers have left our school district in recent years

after trust in the school board was broken. The brave teachers, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers that have stayed make a significantly lower salary than in neighboring counties. Many students go to school each day not feeling welcomed, supported, or even safe in their community. We have the opportunity to turn the tide back in DCSD’s favor this November by voting Susan Meek, Brad Geiger, and Valerie Thompson onto the school board. Each of these candidates is prepared to prioritize teacher and staff compensation to create a stable environment for our children. They will work to create a safe and inclusive culture where all students feel comfortable. Their leadership will also benefit the community beyond schools’ walls, as rising academic excellence ensures we end up with a productive citizenry. Our children deserve a school board that will fight for them to

make schools safe and welcoming to all. Our teachers deserve a school board that will fight for their support and respect. Our community deserves a school board that will fight to regain the title of one of the best districts in the nation, as it was when I was a student not too long ago. Please vote Meek, Geiger, and Thompson for DCSD. Alex McCall Parker Biden’s disasters

I was wrong. Joe Biden isn’t just interested in shaping America, he is also interested in shaping the world. He is ambitious, and I didn’t think he could accomplish both, but gee whiz, he has a hand in every major disaster domestically and internationally. Lets look at Sleepy Joe’s accomplishments. He halted the Keystone pipeline, which then contributed to

higher gas prices. That translated to higher transportation cost for domestic products which again were passed on to us the consumers. The disaster at the border, all done by reversing proven working policies, has overwhelmed this country’s ability to take care of their own, while allowing who knows how many terrorists to enter the U.S. Here are some of Joe’s international accomplishments that has helped shape the world. Joe waived sanctions on Russia on the Nord Stream 2 project. I wonder if the financial flexibility Russian gained allowed for the invasion of Ukraine? How about giving Iran billions and then seeing a funding of Hamas to target Israel. Good job Joe. And his most historic accomplishment, creating 13 gold star families with his horrific withdraw from Afghanistan. SEE LETTERS, P14

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October 26, 2023

VOICES

An open mind for tax questions

t’s a tough year for entities looking to increase taxes in any way, shape for form. I feel for school districts and cities that must go to voters this year to ask for FROM THE more money. I feel for them beEDITOR cause, let’s face it, voters are feeling in a little saucy about dishing out more tax dollars in a year where we are facing major property tax increases with no real solution coming from our state legisThelma Grimes lature. Nonetheless, business is business, and school districts and our local municipalities have to make important ones as budgets are balanced and future plans are made. Let’s start with the Douglas County School District. Ballot measures 5A and 5B are back on the ballot and some are questioning whether or not the school board understood the “no” vote handed down last year. There is validity to the argument that the voters spoke and in 2022 they said no to the same measures. However, one might argue that it’s clearly an important issue if the school board is immediately heading back to the ballot box and asking. If you look at true data — it’s not hard to see why they are asking. The pay gap between Douglas County and Arapahoe County teachers is a lot and it is going to be a problem. Voting against this ballot measure will continue to criple the district’s ability to recruit good teachers, which means once the current good teachers shuffle out — test scores and school quality will suffer the consequences. Am I endorsing the ballot measures? Not necessarily. I understand that people are tired of being asked for more in a year when property taxes are ridiculous. However, when it comes to school district needs — I rarely vote against these measures on my own ballots because I know our schools are not always the priority they should be at the state level, and I see firsthand how much our teachers

put up with, manage and deal with — and that’s not even when they are actually teaching. The Englewood School District is asking a similar question. Teacher pay, operations, maintenance and technology are important and, as I say often, these schools are teaching our future generations. In Littleton, it was interesting to watch the city council this year. They started with the prospect of a marijuana tax. Probably would have passed. However, they moved on to asking something more important, which is to keep extraTABOR funds generated from the approved 2021 3A ballot measure. Ballot measure 3K asks voters to allow Littleton to retain about $6 million of extra revenue generated by the 3A sales tax and other city revenue sources in 2022. Given the pandemic and the economy’s constant ups and downs - I can see how the officials may have underestimated total revenue amounts. I can also understand the obstacles local municipalities have to work around due to TABOR. A few years ago, Castle Rock went to voters to pause TABOR refunds to work on issues related to growth, especially the Crystal Valley Interchange. TABOR has its benefits — believe me, I like that refund check just as much as anybody. However, when I covered the Castle Rock election and truly gained some understanding of how the rules of TABOR can be an obstacle for cities trying to fund important projects – I understood why there are benefits to giving funds back to our municipalities. For Littleton, they are just correcting some math with 3K and it is likely a good thing for citizens. In the end, as voters, while we may be angry about our property tax situation – as I read through my ballot this week, I thought about the importance of not carrying that anger on to other ballot measures that will affect our cities, towns and school districts. Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

LETTERS FROM PAGE 13

All of the above doesn’t even touch on the pride all Americans have when POTUS shows obvious physical and mental deterioration, such as searching for a dead congress person in the crowd, or falling asleep at a meeting, or tripping while walking. Gosh remember when he said “if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black’. So proud. If you want to read about more exciting accomplishments that this limited space does not allow for, read Alex Marlow’s Breaking Biden. It helps highlight the nearly half century of corruption by our puppet president. John Salanitro Highlands Ranch Not feeling hopeful

High hopes. Low expectations. I still can’t understand why Superintendent Kane and the DCSD would place two (albeit important) measures on the ballot this fall. What’s changed since last election when both similar measures tanked? Although I personally support both, I don’t expect a majority of voters to approve two separate tax increases on the same ballot especially after property taxes have gone through the roof. Who is advising these

school district leaders? The school board and Superintendent Kane are either naive or lack the political experience to understand the old adage of what constitutes insanity, “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Yes, it’s rather insane that Douglas County pays its teachers so much less than surrounding school districts. The backlog of infrastructure work is also insane. Education funding is too important to fail, but why place two costly measures on the same ballot ... again? Why not space them out: One ballot measure this fall, and the other measure next election. Well, I hope they both pass but my expectations are low, even lower than per pupil spending in Douglas County. Nate Kaplan Highland Ranch Nope on HH

Thanks to Jay Reichel of Highlands Ranch. His letter to the editor on why to vote no on HH was clear, concise and understandable. We need more letters like this so we will vote to protect TABOR by voting against HH. Encourage one or two more people to vote against this sneaky bill to raise our homeowner taxes and even take money away from renters. No, no, no. Just say no. Mary Ann McCoy Lone Tree SEE LETTERS, P15

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Parker Symphony marks anniversary

he Parker Symphony, conducted by Rene Knetsch, celebrates its 30th anniversary this season, beginning with a concert on Oct. 20 SONYA’S at the PACE Center titled, “Destination: SAMPLER Europe.” The Program will include Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Enesco’s “Rumanian Rhapsody,” Gliere’s Russian Sailor’s Dance;” and Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto,” Sonya Ellingboe performed by Yumi

LETTERS FROM PAGE 14

Go with Meek, Geiger, Thompson

At a school board candidate forum Oct. 5, candidate Andy Jones responded to the assertion that Jones’ slate was friendly with the current board majority by confirming it, saying “You don’t have any idea of the discussions I have behind the scenes with any of the board members to offer them input.” I have to wonder about which topics Jones provided input to the directors. As has been previously reported by Colorado Community Media, we have seen the board majority make some questionable and even unlawful decisions, so it is troubling that a candidate would tell the public he’s been influencing elected officials “behind the scenes.” The community has realized that the directors elected in 2021 are not what they seemed during their campaign. It’s no wonder the three candidates aligned with them have rebranded themselves for this year’s election. We cannot shift control of the board this year, because those four seats are not up, but we can retain some balance and accountability by electing Meek, Geiger, and Thompson. Susan Meek is the incumbent who excels at holding the majority accountable. An accredited Gover-

Hwang-Williams, concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony. The PACE Center is at 20000 E. Pike’s Peak Ave. For information, call 303-805-6800 or visit the website at parkerarts.org/. Tickets are $32. Study Abroad

Lisbon., Seville, Madrid, Barcelona are included in the next Arapahoe Community College Study Abroad Program. Participants will travel between May 27 to June 7, 2024. For information, contact Trish Sangelo at trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu. It could be the ultimate holiday gift. SEE SONYA, P45

nance Systems Professional, she is hired by other boards to assist them with training on governance — the work of school boards. Susan has a remarkable ability to tackle difficult subjects calmly and professionally, maintaining decorum even during the hardest conversations. Brad Geiger is a father and an attorney focused on local solutions, who tells it like it is when others use national agendas to try to divide our community. During his nine years on the Long Range Planning Committee (including two terms as chair) he has worked alongside and advised multiple school boards and superintendents with varying perspectives and ideals, always able to put aside differences to work for the good of our students. Valerie Thompson is the mother of two young children attending a DCSD neighborhood school and a member of the District Accountability Committee and Mill Bond Exploratory Committee. Her professional experience with positive youth development and youth violence prevention combined with her current coursework towards her PhD in behavioral psychology will be a valuable resource as the district navigates issues pertaining to student mental health. Please join me in voting for Meek, Geiger, and Thompson for balance and accountability. Connie Davison Highlands Ranch

OBITUARIES JACOB

Leonard Jacob

June 2, 1941 - October 6, 2023

After graduating college with a degree in accounting, he joined Kraft Foods as an internal auditor in 1962. His job took him all over the country, including a brief stay in Denver, Colorado, where he met his loving wife, Janet Schmidt of Hays, Kansas. Len and Janet were married in Denver in 1964.

After retiring, Len and Janet returned to Denver and settled in the Village at Castle Pines. He was passionately dedicated to his community and served the Village as a volunteer for 23 continuous years. At the Village, he served on the Emergency Services Committee, started the Finance and Long-Range Planning Committee, created the Capital Reporting Process, and maintained the system while still serving on the Finance Committee until his passing. In Addition, Len served several terms on the Board, including the presidency. He was instrumental in approving the Marketing Committee’s formation and the Village’s rebranding.

Len’s skills in finance and his fascination with technology drove his early adoption of computers for business applications and led him to pursue a career in information technology. He earned an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1980. His career included several executive positions, culminating as Chief Information Officer for Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Len was fortunate to retire from Miller in 1999.

Len was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Erma, and siblings Corwin and Kathleen

Leonard “Len” Jacob, 82, passed away on October 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of charitable service, dedication to helping others and love for his community. Len was born on June 2, 1941, to Irma and Leo Jacob in Peoria, Illinois. He spent his formative years in Peoria, where he attended East Peoria Community High School and Bradley University.

Beyond his distinguished career and dedication to his community, Len’s true passion was his family. He shared a joyful 59-year marriage with his beloved wife, Janet, and lovingly devoted much of his life to his children, Suzanne, Jeffrey, and Jennifer. He adored his grandchildren, Robert, Calvin, Christian, Lexi, and Evan.

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PRIMARILY PUMPKIN

PERCEPTI The orange gourd has moved from inauspicious beginnings to being an autumn staple

it, the seeds were tasty. The hard fruit was scraped out to use for bowls and cups. Through years of seed cultivation and seed trading, pumpkins became larger and oranger, and then other modifications were bred into them. Current pumpkins

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ou could call pumpkins an important symbol of autumn. The minute September rolls around, pumpkin appears in every food imaginable from pumpkin-spice lattes to soups to pumpkin cereal. Huge cartons of pumpkins arrive in stores as we prepare for fall holidays. But what do we know about pumpkins? How long have they been growing? Do they have other uses than decorations and pie? Why are some pumpkins different from the orange pumpkins we carved as children? Here’s your chance to learn more about the orange — and sometimes white and even teal — gourds. Bitter beginnings

The pumpkin began as a tiny fruit — yes, pumpkins are fruits — as long as 7,500 to 10,000 years ago in Mexico and Central America, according to Jennifer Ackerfield, head curator of natural history collections at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The original fruit from the Cucurbita family, which is Latin for gourd, was tiny, hard and round, nothing like today’s pumpkins, and the plants were stinky. Historians hypothesize that the fruits were eaten by woolly mammoths, Ackerfield said, and there were six indigenous species, with one species growing now in the Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street location. While the plant was gross, as Ackerfield put

Halloween pumpkins are specifically bred for size, shape and the pumpkin-wall thickness, so they make better jack-o’-lanterns, according to Eric Hammond, CSU Extension director for Adams County. “Recently there has been a lot more interest in unique shapes, sizes and textures, even those with warty textures,” Hammond said. “Interestingly, the funky varieties are old-time varieties. We wouldn’t call them heirloom pumpkins, but it’s in a similar vein.” He said pumpkins, like many fruits and vegetables, have a wide genetic diversity, and some plant breeders look for that. “Sometimes they find wild varieties that are attractive, and they cross-breed them to get desirable traits,” Hammond said. He said nowadays, people are looking for unusual-looking pumpkins, and growers are happy to take advantage of the demand for them. “Unusual-looking pumpkins have always been there,” he said. “It’s just there wasn’t a demand for them until recently.” If you want your pumpkins to last a lot longer and you are not carving them into jack-o’-lanterns, wipe them with a diluted bleach solution, which kills microbes, and the pumpkins will last a lot longer, Hammond said. He advised people to compost their pumpkins after they have outlived their decorative purpose rather than throwing them away, so they don’t add to landfill waste. Who knew?

• The largest pumpkin ever grown in Colorado

weighed 1,729 pounds, and earlier this month, a pumpkin named Michael Jordan was crowned at the 50th World Championship Pumpkin WeighOff in California as the largest pumpkin ever grown, weighing 2,749 pounds. • The Pumpkin Capital of the World is Morton, Illinois, which is the home of Libby’s pumpkin industry. About 12,300 acres of pumpkins are grown yearly in Illinois, the most of any state, and more than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are grown yearly in the United States, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. • Pumpkins were once considered a remedy for freckles and snakebites, the almanac said, and settlers cut the flesh into strips, dried them and used them to weave mats. • Native Americans grew and ate pumpkins and their seeds long before the Pilgrims reached North America. Pilgrims learned how to grow and prepare pumpkins from the Native Americans. Pumpkin was most likely served at the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, the almanac said. • The earliest pumpkin pie made in America was different from today’s pumpkin pie. Pilgrims and early settlers made pumpkin pie by hollowing out a pumpkin, filling the shell with milk, honey and spices, and baking it, the almanac said. • Each pumpkin has about 500 seeds, and there are 45 varieties of pumpkins, according to Good Housekeeping magazine. • The first jack-o’-lanterns weren’t made from pumpkins. Instead, the Irish carved faces in turnips, and Ackerfield called them very scary looking. When Irish immigrants moved to America, they found pumpkins more suitable. • Christopher Columbus brought pumpkin seeds, along with corn and potatoes, back to Europe, the almanac said. SEE PUMPKINS, P17

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TOP RIGHT: Jennifer Ackerfield, head curator of natural history collections at the Denver Botanic Gardens, holds the pressed pumpkin plant that grew in Mexico thousands of years ago. The round portion with seeds toward the bottom right is what the original pumpkins looked like.

Traditional pumpkins of all shapes and sizes await selection by jack-o’-lantern carvers at the Conifer Fall Festival.

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Guinness World Records lists 73 pumpkin records. Here are a few: • The largest pumpkin pie weighing 3,699 pounds was made by New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers in New Bremen, Ohio, in 2010. The diameter of the pie was 20 feet. The crust was made of 440 sheets of dough. • Steve Clarke is the world’s fastest pumpkin carver. The teacher in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, holds the record for fastest pumpkin carving at just over 16 seconds. • Trevor Hunt holds the record for most pumpkins carved in an hour. He carved 109 pumpkins in 60 minutes or 33 seconds per pumpkin. • The longest journey by paddling in a pumpkin boat is 37.5 miles achieved by Duane Hansen in Nebraska City, Nebraska, in 2022.

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Flamenco Denver brought its “Raices” performance to Newman Center at the University of Denver on Oct. 13. COURTESY OF FLAMENCO DENVER

began his career at age nine, dancing with the “Campanas Flamencas” show, directed by Paco Sanchez, founder of the company “Cumbre Flamenca:” He has collaborated with various performing artists, including Paul Simon, relating to his “Stranger to Stranger” album. Amparo Heredia, a flamenco singer with gypsy origins, began singing in Miami at age 16 and has since toured many flamenco tablaos (an intimate space where Flamenco is performed) in the U. S. She joined the Carlota Santano Company, working for several years at the symphony space in New York and has traveled through Spain. On the 50th anniversary of Christian Dior, she performed in the Garden at Versailles with Manuel Lombo. Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco, described as “Cantor y Cajon” was born in Barcelona and introduced to flamenco rhythms at an early age by his father, a flamenco singer. SEE FLAMENCO, P20

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skill. He currently lives in Miami and performs at Tablao Cava. Diego “El Negro” Alvarez ia a master cajon player, born in Venezuela. He has lived in Spain for 16 years, where he developed his career with several prestigious flamenco dance teachers and companies. He is the winner of a Latin Grammy in 2010 for best Rock album of the year for “Sera” by La Vida Boheme and has more than 12 other Latin Grammy nominations to his credit, promoting the cajon as a universal instrument. (drum)demonstrating its foundations in flamenco and the music of Peru. He lives in Los Angeles. Dancer Erika Sandre is Canadian, has toured through Canada and

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He began professional performances at age 12 and at 17, he was performing as a percussionist. he has toured extensively with flamenco dancers and other performers. Jose Manuel Alconchel Ortega, guitarist, was born in Jerez de La Frontera in 1980 and introduced to music by his well-known singer/ father, Pepe Alconchel, at age nine. From age 12, he began accompanying singers, while continuing his studies. He toured in Europe withSymphonic orchestras and ballet companies , winning awards for his

was Director of the Alaska Dance Theatre and was an adjunct professor. She has relocated to Denver, where she continues her flamenco studies with Maria Veasquwz and as a faculty member with Colorado Ballet. Carmen S. Diaz was born in Maracay, Venezuela, and started traditional Venezuelan dancing at age 5.When she moved to Caracas at age 19 to study engineering, flamenco caught he attention and she started dance instruction as well. In 2015, she moved to Pittsburgh, PA to pursue a Master’s Degree in and continued her dance studies. In 2017, she moved to Denver where she has evolved to soloist roles. Natalia Garayoa de la Maza was

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0148 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/21/2023 11:56:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Christopher Gene Wright aka Chris Wright Original Beneficiary: Citizens Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Citizens Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/30/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 8/5/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020071570 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $146,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $140,762.91 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: The following real property in the County of Douglas, and State of Colorado, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT 4J, BUILDING #4, THE RANCH AT COTTONWOOD, BUILDING #4 CONDOMINIUM MAP, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2002 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2002096343, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DESCRIBED AND DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED JANUARY 31, 1985 IN BOOK 587 AT PAGE 140, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 18088 Becket Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to

a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/22/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22172 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0148 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0140 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/4/2023 3:00:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Louis E. Mitchell and Katie A. Mitchell Original Beneficiary: Washington Mutual Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-10, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-10 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/23/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 11/9/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006096795 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $319,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $305,867.53 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 13, Block 6, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 68A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 9410 Yale Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on

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the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

of trust.

First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Dated: 8/4/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21186 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0140 First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0136 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/1/2023 8:33:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Michael J. Frasco and Leigh Ann Frasco Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Citibank, N.A., as trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/8/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 3/14/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006020813 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $196,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $181,323.76 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 13, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 243 Saddlewood Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

First Publication: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/1/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-961952-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0136 First Publication: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0147 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/21/2023 1:09:00 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: James A. Barron and Roberta K. Barron Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/27/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 10/18/2021

Reception No. of DOT: 2021117889 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $422,485.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $408,546.56 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 23, Block 3, Villages of Parker Filing No. 8A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 23820 Broadmoor Dr, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/22/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22206 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ legal Notice No. 2023-0147 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0154

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To Whom It May Concern: On 9/1/2023 11:53:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: TIMOTHY FRANCIS SAVOY AND DONNA MECHE SAVOY Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2002-NC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02052403 Book 2339 Page 2256 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $295,950.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $172,924.01 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16243 Creekview Drive, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/5/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-024676 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0154 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Highlands Ranch

NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0298 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/19/2015 3:33:00 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: CHUCK O. EGBUNE Original Beneficiary: ALWAYS ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA, A-1 BAIL BONDS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ALWAYS ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA, A-1 BAIL BONDS Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/5/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 10/15/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009079768 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $35,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $15,025.00 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: Not paid as due. 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 233, #122Q 0.163 AM/L HIGHLANDS RANCH, THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO Which has the address of: 4694 Briarglen Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 10/26/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/9/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LARRY A. HENNING Colorado Registration #: 13274 1800 GAYLORD , DENVER, COLORADO 80206 Phone #: (303) 333-9800 Fax #: (303) 322-9546 Attorney File #: A1530 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2015-0298 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 10/26/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0149 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2023 8:59:00

AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Moveability, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company Original Beneficiary: Pinetree Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Pinetree Financial Corporation Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 12/22/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022078141 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $250,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $250,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 132, Cottonwood Subdivision Filing No. 3, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 8524 Wheatgrass Circle, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/24/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ROBERT GRAHAM Colorado Registration #: 26809 360 S GARFIELD STREET, 6TH FLOOR , DENVER, COLORADO 80209 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 27372.0005 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0149 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Sedalia NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0142 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/7/2023 12:15:00 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: Jan C. Schultz and Anna M. Schultz Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/22/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 12/29/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011082472 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $817,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $466,618.88 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: Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, death of all named mortgagors under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the current holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness. 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 5, BLOCK 15, PERRY PINES FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3435 West Dawson 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, December 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/8/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-963184-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0142 First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0139 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/3/2023 9:56:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the

Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: John W Burke and Kathleen A Burke Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-BC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/18/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 12/29/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003181846 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $488,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $374,414.62 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 44, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10105 Charissglen Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/3/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-20-885106-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0139 First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0138

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To Whom It May Concern: On 8/2/2023 4:21:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: RICHARD M SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/20/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 12/27/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010091954 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $207,765.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $156,223.07 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 144, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 69 Dianna Dr, Littleton, CO 80124-2805 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/3/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. APRIL WINECKI Colorado Registration #: 34861 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 22-028356 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0138 First Publication: 10/5/2023 Last Publication: 11/2/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0145 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/16/2023 3:24:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the

Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Ruth Limited, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary: PB&T Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PB&T Bank Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 2/4/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020008033 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $951,150.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $516,432.66 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Condominium Unit No. C5, The Premises Warehouse Center Highlands Ranch, According to the Condominium Map of the Premises Warehouse Center Highlands Ranch, Recorded on September 4, 2007 under Reception No. 2007070562, and as defined by the Condominium Declaration of the Premises Warehouse Center Highlands Ranch, Recorded on July 10, 2006, as Reception No. 2006058495 and Amendment recorded September 4, 2007 under Reception No. 2007070561 and Second Amendment recorded May 12, 2008 under Reception No. 2008033385, and subject to and including that undivided interest in the Ground Lease recorded on July 10, 2006 as Reception No. 2006058494, as set forth in said declaration, all recorded in the office of the Clerk and recorder, Douglas County, Colorado. Which has the address of: 9337 Commerce City Street, Unit C5, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/16/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ROBERT GRAHAM Colorado Registration #: 26809 360 S GARFIELD STREET, 6TH FLOOR , DENVER, COLORADO 80209 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 4109.0077 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2023-0145 First Publication: 10/12/2023 Last Publication: 11/9/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0152 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 8:18:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Ladd Hubka AND Christy L. Hubka Original Beneficiary: National City Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/7/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 7/15/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003105518 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $60,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $11,166.09 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust. 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 67, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 113C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9872 S Sylvestor Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO G. ROJAS Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO230065 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0152 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0146 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/21/2023 11:58:00 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: Helen O Duran Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Movement Mortgage, LLC, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/21/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 9/22/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015068634 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $446,850.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $288,099.45 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: death of all named mortgagors under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH NO. 28A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11 Shetland Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/22/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-964085-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0146 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE

Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0150 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 8:12:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Drusilla M. Morrison Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for New Day Financial, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: New Day Financial, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/20/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 11/29/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021131884 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $393,299.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $383,620.77 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15, BLOCK 3, FOUNDER'S VILLAGE FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 105 North Bedford Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104-8972 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22194 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0150 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch

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To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 9:28:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Stephanie P. Retureta Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 2/7/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006010941 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $172,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $99,010.38 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 179, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1450 Braewood Ave., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22240 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0153 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will conduct a VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Please go to the following link to attend this virtual meeting: https://centennialairport.com/ virtual-boardroom The agenda will include a Public Hearing on an application under Centennial Airport’s Development Policy and Application Procedures for Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Land Use (“Development Procedures”) from CREO Capital Partners Development Plan. Information concerning these items may be reviewed at the Airport Authority offices by appointment at 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. To schedule an appointment please call 303-790-0598. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Legal Notice No. 946206 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town of Parker Town Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget revision for 2023 and receive public comment pursuant to Section 9.3 of the Town of Parker Home Rule Charter. A copy of the proposed budget revision for 2023 is available for public inspection at the Parker Town Hall, Town Clerk Department, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. The public hearing for Town Council will be held on November 20, 2023, at 7:00 pm, or as soon as possible thereafter. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers of the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. Further information is available through the Town of Parker Finance Department at 303.841.0353. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. Legal Notice No. 946186 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Ordinance No. 23-11, and any changes thereto, shall be considered on second reading for adoption at a public meeting of the City Council to be held at 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124 on November 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE Series of 2023 Ordinance No. 23-11 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO AND AMENDING THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (“SWEETWATER PARK ZONING”) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO: ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY 1. Chapter 16, Article XXV of the Lone Tree Municipal Code, as amended, (“Code”) governs the process for approving rezoning applications, to include initial zoning of property following annexation of property to the City. ARTICLE 2 – FINDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL 1. On June 20, 2023, the City Council approved on second reading Ordinance No. 23-05 to annex the property commonly known as Sweetwater Park to the City of Lone Tree (“Annexation Ordinance”). 2. The property annexed to the City by Ordi-

nance No. 23-05 is more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Ordinance (“Property”). 3. The Property is currently zoned as “SR – Suburban Residential” under the Douglas County Zoning Resolution adopted by Douglas County on March 10, 1999, as amended.

LISHED THIS 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2023, UPON A MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. EXHIBIT A Legal Description of Property

4. As required by C.R.S. § 31-12-115(2), property annexed to the City must be zoned pursuant to the City’s zoning regulations within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Annexation Ordinance.

TRACT E, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 6, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 186569 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

5. On August 30, 2023, the owner of the Property filed an application for initial zoning of the Property (“Zoning Application”) pursuant to Article XXV, Chapter 16 of the City’s Municipal Code (“Code”).

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6. The Zoning Application requests that City Council approve the zoning of the Property as Parks and Open Space District (“P&OS”) under Article XVI, Chapter 16 of the Code. 7. The public hearing notice requirements of Sec. 16-25-100 have been duly given as required thereunder for both the Planning Commission public hearing and the City Council public hearing on the Rezoning Application. 8. The City’s Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing as required by the Code. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Zoning Application. 9. The City Council has considered the standards for approval of zoning as set forth in Chapter 16, Article XV of the Code, and based upon the evidence, testimony, and staff report, finds that the standards of approval of said Article have been satisfied. 10. The City Council finds that the proposed zoning is in conformity with the Lone Tree Comprehensive Plan. 11. The City Council hereby determines that the proposed zoning of the Property from SR – Suburban Residential” under the Douglas County Zoning Resolution to City zoning district P&OS should be approved and the City’s official zoning map (“Zoning Map”) should be updated. ARTICLE 3 - APPROVAL OF ZONING REQUEST 1. The Zoning Application is hereby approved, and the Property is hereby zoned as Parks and Open Space District under Article XVI of Chapter 16 of the Code, as amended, and the City’s Zoning Map. ARTICLE 4 – AMENDMENT OF ZONING MAP 1. The Zoning Map of the City is hereby amended to reflect the zoning of the Property. City staff is directed to amend the Zoning Map to implement the zone boundary changes approved by this Ordinance, pursuant to Section 16-2-20 of the Code. ARTICLE 5 – SEVERABILITY 1. 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 1. 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 – EFFECTIVE DATE 1. 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. ARTICLE 8 – RECORDING OF ORDINANCE 1. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to have recorded a copy of this Ordinance in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder for the County of Douglas, Colorado. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUB-

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Parker Authority for Reinvestment Board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2024 and receive public comment pursuant to C.R.S. §29-1-106. A copy of the proposed budget for 2024 is available for public inspection at the Parker Town Hall, Town Clerk Department, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. The public hearing for the Parker Authority for Reinvestment Board will be held on December 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. Further information is available through the Town of Parker Finance Department at 303-841-0353. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. Legal Notice No. 946191 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting which begins at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will hold a Public Hearing at which all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning an Application Under Centennial Airport’s Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities from Direct MX Aviation, LLC to conduct Mobile Aircraft Maintenance as described under Part 3 Section (11). The hearing will be conducted as a Virtual Public Meeting via GoTo Meeting, in order to view the board meeting or participate in the public hearing visit the following link and follow the instructions to join the meeting: https://centennialairport.com/ virtual-boardroom. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Legal Notice No. 946198 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town of Parker Town Council shall hold public hearings on the projected budget for 2024 and receive public comment pursuant to Section 9.3 of the Town of Parker Home Rule Charter. Copies of the projected budget for 2024 are available to the public at the Parker Town Hall, Town Clerk Department, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138 and online at https://www. parkeronline.org/243/Budget-Finance The public hearings for Town Council will be held on November 6, 2023, and November 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm, or as soon as possible thereafter. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers of the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. Further information is available through the Town of Parker Finance Department at (303) 841-0353.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. Legal Notice No. 946187 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: LOS DOS POTRILLOS CASTLE ROCK LLC d/b/a LOS DOS POTRILLOS CASTLE ROCK has requested the Liquor Licensing Authority of the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado to grant a BREWPUB License, as provided by law, at the premises located at: 6372 PROMENADE PARKWAY, Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 A Public Hearing on this application will be held before the Liquor Licensing Authority at the hour of 10 AM or as soon thereafter as possible, on NOVEMBER 7, 2023 either at the Town of Castle Rock Offices, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, Colorado, or if circumstances require, via Webex by accessing the agenda with instructions at castlerock-co.legistar.com/Calendar. At said time and place, any interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the granting of said license. The completed application and supporting documentation was received, and reviewed for filing, on OCTOBER 4, 2023. LOS DOS POTRILLOS CASTLE ROCK LLC has listed the following officers: MARTINA RAMIREZ AND JOSE LUIS RAMIREZ LOPEZ. Legal Notice No. 946177 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK PROGRAM YEAR 2022 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) NOTICE IS GIVEN that a draft of the Program Year (PY) 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Town of Castle Rock has been completed and will be available for a 15-day public review period. Notice is also given that there will be a public hearing to discuss the draft CAPER. The CAPER reports on accomplishments and expenditures for the Town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the 2022 program year from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. In PY 2022, the resources made available for the CDBG program were $244,728. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Citizens can review and make comments on the draft CAPER. The draft will be available for a public comment review period of (15) fifteen days from November 14, 2023 to November 29, 2023. The draft CAPER will be available for review and download on the Town webpage: https://CRgov.com/cdbg. Hard copies of the proposed CAPER will also be available for review at Town Hall, located at 100 N. Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, and Douglas County Public Library, located at 100 S. Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Public comments may be sent in writing to the Town of Castle Rock CDBG Program, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO, 80104 or via email to BBland@ crgov.com. PUBLIC HEARING: The Town will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the draft 2022 CAPER. The public hearing will be held on November 13, 2023, at 4:30 PM at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 in Council Chambers. This meeting is open to the public and all persons are welcome. Accessibility: In accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and all federal regulations, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that all residents have access to public hearings and all publications. With at least two business days advanced notice, Spanish translators will be provided at public meetings. Translation services will also be

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provided for persons who may need assistance reviewing printed documents, reports and/or other related materials. Citizens may contact the Town of Castle Rock at 720-733-3552 at least two business days in advance to request such services. With at least two business days of advanced notice, the Town shall also provide assistance and special arrangements for those who are disabled in order to provide information and services concerning federally funded programs. Proposed plans are placed on the Town’s website at www.CRgov.com/cdbg. All visual aids used in the Town Council Chambers are displayed on large screens to help all sighted people to see them better. All public meetings are held in buildings which are accessible to the handicapped. Citizens may contact the Town at 720-733-3552 at least two business days in advance to request such services. Legal Notice No. 946027 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice Ordinance No. 23-12, and any changes thereto, shall be considered on second reading for adoption at a public meeting of the City Council to be held at 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124 on November 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE Series of 2023 Ordinance No. 23-12 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – GENERAL GROWTH- PARK MEADOWS AND CITY OF LONE TREE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE, COLORADO: ARTICLE 1 – AUTHORITY The City of Lone Tree (“City”) City Council has all the power of local self-government and home rule and all powers granted to home rule cities under the Constitution of the state of Colorado pursuant to Article I, Section 2 of the Home Rule Charter for the City. ARTICLE 2 – FINDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL 1. The City entered into that certain Annexation and Development Agreement – General Growth -Park Meadows dated April 11, 2006 with RousePark Meadows, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, and Four State Facility Corporation, a Delaware corporation, (“Original Agreement”), as amended by that certain First Amendment to Annexation and Development Agreement (“First Amendment”) dated November 27, 2006 (collectively, the “Agreement”). 2. The Agreement relates to property legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, commonly known as Park Meadows Retail Resort, generally bounded by County Line Road on the north, South Chester Street and South Yosemite Street on the west, and Park Meadows Drive on the south and east (the “Property”). 3. Park Meadows Mall, LLC (the “Owner”) desires to redevelop and replat a portion of the Property to include multi-family units with an associated parking structure, additional first floor retail, a public parking structure, and pedestrian plaza pursuant to a replat titled Park Meadows Center Filing No. 1_A, 7th Amendment Final Plat and a site improvement plan titled Park Meadows Center Filing No. 1-A, 7th Amendment, Lot 3, 4A-1, 4-B and 21, Park Meadows Planned Development, 2nd Amendment Site Improvement Plan, Case No. SP-22-114, approved by the City Council on September 19, 2023; and 4. Pursuant to the Agreement, the City agreed to share fifty percent (50%) of the sales tax revenue (“Sales Tax Shareback”) generated from any sales tax, lodging tax, admissions tax or use tax which is imposed by the City upon taxable transactions occurring with respect to, or the taxable exercise of any privilege on or with respect to the Property for a period of twenty-five (25) years (“Twenty-Five Year Term”) or up to thirty (30) years (“Five Year Extension”) if certain conditions are met (collectively, the Twenty-Five Year Term and Five Year Extension are the “Full Term”). 5. In order to help finance the public improve-

ments serving the Project, the Owner and Park Meadows Business Improvement District have requested that the Sales Tax Shareback be extended for the Full Term of thirty years in advance of the trigger for the Five Year Extension. 6. In consideration of the City’s agreement to authorize the extension of the Agreement for the Full Term of thirty years, the City and Owner have negotiated the terms of a second amendment to the Agreement, a copy of which is on file in the Lone Tree City Clerk’s office and is incorporated herein by reference. ARTICLE 3 - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT; INCORPORATION OF PREVIOUS AGREEMENTS 1. The Second Amendment to Annexation and Development Agreement – General Growth – Park Meadows and City of Lone Tree is hereby approved. 2. The Original Agreement and First Amendment are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. ARTICLE 4 – 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 5 – 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 6 – CREATION AND EXTENSION OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS The City previously approved and granted vested property rights associated with the Original Agreement for the Twenty-Five Year Term plus the Five-Year Extension. The City hereby ratifies and approves the application of such vested property rights for the Full Term to this Second Amendment in accordance with Article 68, Title 24, Colorado Revised Statutes. As required by C.R.S. § 24-68-103(1)(c), a notice stating that vested property rights have been created shall be published once by the City in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not more than 14 days after the final adoption of this Ordinance. ARTICLE 7 – 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. ARTICLE 8 – RECORDING OF ORDINANCE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS Immediately following the effective date of this Ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to have recorded the following documents in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder for the County of Douglas, Colorado in the order presented below: a) a copy of the Annexation and Development Agreement – General Growth -Park Meadows dated April 11, 2006 with Rouse-Park Meadows, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, and Four State Facility Corporation, a Delaware corporation; b) a copy of the First Amendment to Annexation and Development Agreement – General Growth – Park Meadows dated November 27, 2006; and c) a copy of this Ordinance No. 23-11; and d) a copy of the fully executed Second Amendment to Annexation and Development Agreement – General Growth – Park Meadows. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2023, UPON A MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. EXHIBIT A Legal Description of Property LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PARK MEADOWS MALL (INCLUDES DILLARD, J.C. PENNEY, MACY AND NORDSTROM PARCELS)

PARCEL 1: Tract D, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 1st Amendment recorded August 4, 1995 at Reception No. 9535841, County of Douglas, State of Colorado, except that portion contained in Amended Rule and Order recorded September 2, 2004 at Reception No. 2004092175. PARCEL 2: Tracts C and D, Lots 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 3rd Amendment recorded May 14, 1996 at Reception No. 9625832, except that portion of Tract C as conveyed in Special Warranty Deed recorded July 10, 2008 at Reception No. 2008048152. County of Douglas, State of Colorado. PARCEL 3: Lot 14A, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 3rd Amendment As Described On That Lot Line Adjustment Map Land Survey Plat recorded January 12, 2011 At Reception No. 2011003006, County Of Douglas, State Of Colorado. PARCEL 4: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 5th Amendment recorded April 16, 1999 at Reception No. 99033836, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. PARCEL 5: Lot 4A-1, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 6th Amendment As Described On That Lot Line Adjustment Map Land Survey Plat recorded January 12, 2011 At Reception No. 2011003006, County Of Douglas, State Of Colorado. PARCEL 6: Lot 4-B, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 6th Amendment recorded August 29, 2002 at Reception No. 2002087418, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. PARCEL 7: Lot 5A, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 5th Amendment As Described On That Lot Line Adjustment Map Land Survey Plat recorded January 12, 2011 At Reception No. 2011003006, County Of Douglas, State Of Colorado. PARCEL 8: Lot 4, Park Meadows Town Center Filing No. 1-A, 1st Amendment recorded August 4, 1995 at Reception No. 9535841, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Legal Notice No. 946221 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Parker Authority for Reinvestment Board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget revision for 2023 and receive public comment pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 29-1-109(2)(a). A copy of the proposed budget revision for 2023 is available for public inspection at the Parker Town Hall, Town Clerk Department, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. The public hearing for the Parker Authority for Reinvestment Board will be held on December 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council Chambers of the Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. Further information is available through the Town of Parker Finance Department at 303-841-0353. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND. Legal Notice No. 946190 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, in the City Council Hearing Room, 8527 Lone Tree Pkwy., City of Lone Tree, CO 80124 for a change in zoning from Douglas County Suburban Residential to City of Lone Tree’s zoning district Parks & Open Space. The

subject property is located near the cross streets of Maximus Drive and Mercury Drive, just west of the intersection of S. Yosemite St. and Maximus Drive. For more information, call the Community Development Department at 720-509-1180. File Name and Number: ZR23-0003; Zoning Designation for Sweetwater Park Legal Description: TRACT E, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 6 RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. 186569 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE Application Date: August 30, 2023 Legal Notice No. 946193 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Hilltop Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the Board determines via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 833 435 1820 and enter meeting ID: 161 512 8811 and passcode: 854727. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://www.hilltopmetrodistrict.com/ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons and Wheeler P.C. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. HILLTOP METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Derrick Myers, President Legal Notice No. 946176 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press _____________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE OF VACANCY PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on each of the Boards of Directors of Meadows Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 6. Any eligible elector of a District who is interested in appointment to the Board may contact Lisa K. Mayers via e-mail: lmayers@spencerfane.com. The Board of Directors may fill said vacancy 10 days after the date hereof. By: Lisa K. Mayers, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Meadows Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 6 Legal Notice No. 946213 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The District No. 4 Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at The Overlook located at 7853 Piney River Ave, Littleton, Colorado 80125; and The Subdistrict Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Overlook located at 7853 Piney River Ave, Littleton, Colorado 80125. 1. Adoption by the CAB of a resolution authorizing (a) the issuance of Limited Tax Supported and Special Revenue District No. 4 Subdistrict - A Refunding and Improvement Senior Bonds, Series 2023A, and Limited Tax Supported and Special Revenue District No. 4 Subdistrict - A Refunding and Improvement Subordinate Bonds, Series 2023B, pursuant to a Series 2023A Supplemental Trust Indenture and a Series 2023B Supplemental Trust Indenture (“Supplemental Indentures”) between the CAB and UMB Bank, n.a., as Trustee, in a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000, and (b) other documents related thereto 2. Adoption by the CAB of a resolution authorizing (a) the creation of Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board Special Improvement District No. 1; (b) the issuance of Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board Special Improvement District No. 1, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 pursuant to a Supplemental Trust Indenture between the CAB and BOKF, N.A. as Trustee in a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 and (c) other documents related thereto. 3. Approval by the CAB and District No.4 of an Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement between District No. 4 and the CAB, all to support debt to be issued over time by the CAB in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000,000 (the combined Service Plan debt issuance limit of each of the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-7 and the CAB). 4. Approval by the CAB and the Subdistrict of a Pledge Agreement between the Subdistrict and the CAB, all to support debt to be issued over time by the CAB in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000,000 (the combined Service Plan and debt issuance limit of each of the Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-7 and the CAB). The address of the office of the CAB/District No. 4/Subdistrict where the names and addresses of the CAB Members/District No. 4/Subdistrict Board of Directors and their officers, and the address, telephone number, fax number and email address of the CAB/District Nos. 1-7 and the Subdistrict may be obtained, is: c/o Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board located at 9350 Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, CO 80125. STERLING RANCH COMMUNITY AUTHORITY BOARD and STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 and STERLING RANCH COLORADO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 SUBDISTRICT A /s/ Gary Debus, General Manager Legal Notice No. 946225 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following actions by the Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board (“CAB”), Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 (“District No. 4”) and Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District No. 4 Subdistrict - A (“Subdistrict”) are contemplated to occur at public meetings of the following:

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the NEWLIN CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 1, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information:

The CAB Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 1:15 p.m. at The Overlook located at 7853 Piney River Ave, Littleton, Colorado 80125; and

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Call-in Number: 720-707-2699 The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112 Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://newlincrossingmetrodistrict.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: NEWLIN CROSSING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946194 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press _________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Cherry Creek Metropolitan District No. 1 ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 8:00 a.m. on November 15, 2023 at Creekside Recreation Center, 19301 J. Morgan Blvd., Parker, Colorado. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Spencer Fane, LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80203. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. CHERRY CREEK SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Dale Vieira, President Legal Notice No. 946217 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2023 BUDGET, IF NEEDED, OF THE SEDALIA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Sedalia Water and Sanitation District (the “District”) for the fiscal year 2024; that a copy of the proposed 2024 budget has been filed and is available for public inspection at the West Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Station, 4037 West Platte Avenue, Sedalia, CO 80135; and that the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at the West Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Station, 4037 West Platte Avenue, Sedalia, CO 80135, on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the District may inspect the proposed budget and file any objections to such budget at any time prior to its final adoption by the Board. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that, if needed, an amended budget for the fiscal year 2023 will be made available for public inspection at the West Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Station, 4037 West Platte Avenue, Sedalia, CO 80135; and that the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed amended budget, if needed,

at the West Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Station, 4037 West Platte Avenue, Sedalia, CO 80135, on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the District may inspect the proposed amended budget and file any objections to such budget at any time prior to its final adoption by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and any member of the public may address the Board. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SEDALIA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ Bryan Green Bryan Green, President Legal Notice No. 946216 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the South Metro WISE Authority (“Authority”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held via Zoom on November 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. To attend and participate by telephone, dial (720) 707-2699, enter meeting ID: 825 7654 3402 and passcode 398365. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior the meeting and public hearing online at www.southmetrowater.org or may be obtained by contacting Angie Grunder, by email at angiegrunder@southmetrowater.org or by telephone at (720) 338-0977. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the Authority may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of the Authority, 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 315, Greenwood Village, CO. Any interested elector within the Authority may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. SOUTH METRO WISE AUTHORITY By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, Legal Counsel Legal Notice No. 946203 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET HIGH PRAIRIE FARMS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the High Prairie Farms Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen at 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy, Suite 300, Greenwood Village CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on November 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., at 9140 Windhaven Drive, Parker, CO 80134 or by Microsoft Teams. To join the meeting, visit https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_OTYwYjg5YTQtYTYzNS 00YWNjLWIzM2ItZDUwMWE3MmU0YTJk%4 0thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2 24aaa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22 %2c%22Oid%22%3a%225b9f6fa2-e9dd-42ccbfd8-f7dd2ed196a6%22%7d or call 720-5475281 and enter Conference ID: 106 571 36#. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget, inspect the

2024 budget and 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. HIGH PRAIRIE FARMS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ Stephanie Odewumi Legal Notice No. 946219 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the MIRABELLE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-2 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., to consider adoption of the Districts’ proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_YWQxNjhjNDUtYmJhMC0 0Njc1LThlNmYtMTcwMmE2MDdlMTA5%40thre ad.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aa a468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c %22Oid%22%3a%227e78628f-89cd-4e97-af6c60df84b55ffe%22%7d Or call in by Phone: -720-547-5281 and enter the Phone Conference ID: 728 030 302# The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.mirabellemetrodistrict.com or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: MIRABELLE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-2, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946172 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING PINE BLUFFS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the PINE BLUFFS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Koelbel and Company, 5291 East Yale Avenue, Denver, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Pine Bluffs Metropolitan District to be held at 9:45 A.M., on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting will be held via video conference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84893519195?pwd=b HNOMDNSczlFcWt6eityMGh1VlcxUT09 and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-719-359-4580, Meeting ID: 848 9351 9195, Passcode: 841749. Any interested elector within the Pine Bluffs Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PINE BLUFFS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation

Legal Notice No. 946196 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2 and 3 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 2:30 P.M., to consider adoption of the District’s 2024 proposed budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). This public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86738769760?pwd=a GpmQXrTiYshM4b0o7YPbql3e1wo6w.1 Meeting ID: 867 3876 9760 Passcode: 711676 Phone number: 1-720-707-2699 The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.promenademetro.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: PROMENADE AT CASTLE ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2 & 3, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946105 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing at 1465 Autumn Sage St., Castle Rock, CO 80108 and via teleconference on November 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89622512181?pwd=a FlidGdaSUQ4NDJnTjd3M0daRnJxQT09 Meeting ID: 896 2251 2181 Passcode: 832933 Call-in Number: +1-720-707-2699 The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://castleoaksmetrodistrict.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE OAKS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946183 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority for the ensuing year of 2024. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Centennial Airport, where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered during the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority to be held at 7565 South Peoria Street on December 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

The budget hearing will be conducted as a Virtual Public Meeting via GoTo Meeting, in order to view the board meeting or participate in the public hearing visit the following link and follow the instructions to join the meeting: https://centennialairport.com/virtual-boardroom.

Any interested elector of Arapahoe County or Douglas County may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto prior to the final adoption of the budget. Legal Notice No. 946188 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Hess Ranch Metropolitan District Nos. 4-8. (collectively, the "Districts"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 15, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the Board determines, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 833 568 8864 and enter meeting code: 833 568 8864 and passcode: 622380. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://hessranchmd4-8. colorado.gov/

HESS RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4-8 By: /s/ Donald Guerra, President Legal Notice No. 946175 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF 2024 BUDGET HEARING AND OF THE HEARING REQUIRED BY PROPOSITION HH IF IT PASSES CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §29-1106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of

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the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado (“Authority”), for calendar year 2024. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority will consider the adoption of its 2024 Budget after a public hearing on the proposed budget is conducted during a regular meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors to be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. that will be held at SEMSWA, 7437 S. Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. If Proposition HH passes, the Board of Directors of the Authority intends to levy a property tax mill levy that produces the maximum revenue the District may collect within the limits established by Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) and the 5.5% revenue limitation established pursuant to Section 29-1-301, C.R.S. It is estimated at this time that such mill levy will be 0.436 mills determined by applying a temporary mill levy reduction credit of 0.064 mills against the District’s permanent mill levy of 0.500 mills to produce estimated revenues of $3,044,313. Any interested elector of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority may inspect the proposed Budget for 2024 and proposed Amendment Budget for 2022 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budgets. Dated this 16th day of October, 2023. CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY By: /s/ John A. McCarty, Secretary/Treasurer Legal Notice No.946184 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publish in: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the South Metro Water Supply Authority (“Authority”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority to be held via Zoom on November 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. To attend and participate by telephone, dial (720) 707-2699, enter meeting ID: 825 7654 3402 and passcode 398365. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior the meeting and public hearing online at www.southmetrowater.org or may be obtained by contacting Angie Grunder, by email at angiegrunder@southmetrowater.org or by telephone at (720) 338-0977. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the Authority may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Authority. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of the Authority, 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Ste. 315, Greenwood Village, CO. Any interested elector within the Authority may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. SOUTH METRO WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, Legal Counsel Legal Notice No. 946204 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET CAROUSEL FARMS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Carousel Farms Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on November 7, 2023 at 12:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget or the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2024 budget and the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. You may also attend the Board Meeting in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via videoconference, email ashley. heidt@claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference. 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: a. Phone Conference ID: 114 637 755# CAROUSEL FARMS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ Elisabeth A. Cortese McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. 946214 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Antelope Heights Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023 via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter passcode 764 087 579#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing by contacting Sandy Brandenburger, by email at sandy.brandenburger@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. ANTELOPE HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Toni Serra, President Legal Notice No. 946111 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is

open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Highfield Metropolitan District to be held 11:00 A.M., on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The meeting will be held at 5050 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 785, Denver, Colorado; via video conference at https://us06web.zoom. us/j/87655390682?pwd=b3h4ZlU1ZWxhSzYwN1 I3U2NWK21Zdz09; and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 719-359-4580, Meeting ID: 876 5539 0682, Passcode: 381108. Any interested elector within the Highfield Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HIGHFIELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No. 946185 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Castleview Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons and Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on November 8, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. via Zoom videoconference. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget or the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2024 budget and the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. You may also attend the Board Meeting in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via videoconference, email amyers@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference. 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 and enter the following additional information: a. Meeting ID: 872 8250 6283 b. Passcode: 688864 CASTLEVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 /s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District Legal Notice No. 946215 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Concord Metropolitan District ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 12:00 p.m. on November 1, 2023 at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 or via teleconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter passcode 216 996 519#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www. concordmetropolitandistrict.com or by contacting Sandy Brandenburger, by email at sandy.brandenburger@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. CONCORD METROPOLITAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Jeff Evans, President Legal Notice No. 946116 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Foxhill Metropolitan District No. 1 ("District"). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Teleconference at the following link: https:// zoom.us/j/93708361733?pwd=M3ZxL2xERkp yWHhILzdEd3kyeDg4dz09 or by calling (719) 359-4580 and using Webinar ID: 937 0836 1733, Passcode: 867015. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Centennial Consulting Group, 2619 Canton Court, Ste. A, Fort Collins, CO. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. FOXHILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 946200 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2023 BUDGET SALISBURY HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Salisbury Heights Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2024. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2023 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on November 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. via videoconference. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget or the 2023 amended budget, inspect the 2024 budget and the 2023 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY WEBENABLED VIDEOCONFERENCE AND BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITHOUT ANY INDIVIDUALS (NEITHER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES NOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC) ATTENDING IN PERSON. You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via Microsoft Teams, e-mail Lisa. Johnson@claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-5475281, and enter the following additional information: Conference ID: 566 541 40 # SALISBURY HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT s/ Lisa Johnson CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Manager for the District Legal Notice No. 946195 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

The Douglas County Conservation District Draft 2024 Budget is available for public comment on December 11, 2023 at 6pm at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Please contact Heather Kelly, District Manager at Admin@DouglasConserves.org or at (303) 218 2622, with any comments/questions or to join the Regular Meeting. Legal Notice No. 946174 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing on the proposed 2024 Budget for the Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2023, at the Administration Building of the Authority at, 4255 North Highway 85, in Castle Rock, Colorado at which time and place the said Budget will be considered for adoption. Any interested elector of the Town of Castle Rock, Castle Pines Metropolitan District, or Castle Pines North Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed Budget at the above address and may file any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Dated: October 12, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLUM CREEK WATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY By: -s- Joshua Shackelford, President Legal Notice No. 946173 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meridian Metropolitan District will make final payment at their offices located at 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112, on or after November 14, 2023 to Hudick Excavating Inc. (dba HEI Civil) (Contractor) for all work done by said contractor on the WISE Vault & Golf Course Pipeline Project, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of Douglas County, Colorado. Any person co-partnership association of persons company or corporation that has furnished labor materials provisions or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to Meridian Metropolitan District 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the Meridian Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors, officer’s agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Meridian Metropolitan District. /s/ Ken Lykens, General Manager Legal Notice No. 946197 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023. Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice SECTION 001110 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT LITTLETON, COLORADO VALLEY VIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH WATERLINE Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the offices of TST Infrastructure, located at 5655 S. Yosemite St, Suite 101 Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until November 2, 2023, at 11:00 am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Construction of approximately 2200 feet of 8’’ PVC potable waterline, 42 feet of 6’’ DIP potable waterline, as well as other required appurtenances. The project is generally located at 11004 Wildfield Lane, Littleton, CO 80125. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC 5655 S. Yosemite St., Suite 101 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 799-5197 Bidding Documents will be available on October 12, 2023, and may be obtained from the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Prospective Bidders are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be eligible to bid. The Bidding Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Bidding Documents download information must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky, KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure. com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Bidding Documents, the Prospective Bidder will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions to download Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on October 24th, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District Water Treatment Plant, 8383 Waterton Road, Littleton, CO 80125. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened. The Owner reserves the right to award the contract by sections, or reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Owner: Roxborough Water and Sanitation District By: Barbara J. Biggs Title: General Manager Date: October 12, 2023 Legal Notice No. 946158 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 20th day of NOVEMBER 2023, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and ACADEMY SPORTS TURF, LLC for the HIGHLAND HERITAGE REGIONAL PARK SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD REPLACEMENT PROJECT, 9651 SOUTH QUEBEC STREET, LITTLETON, COLORADO 80130 (PO#2023656); and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said ACADEMY SPORTS TURF, LLC for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 20th day of NOVEMBER 2023, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails, & Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No. 946169 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice CASTLE PINES NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT C/O KENNEDY JENKS CONSULTANTS 215 S. Union Blvd, Suite 500 Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone 303-985-3636 Fax 303-985-3800 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that Castle Pines North Metropolitan District will accept sealed bid proposals for the CPN Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS) Improvements project in Castle Pines, CO. The project is located within the City of Castle Pines, Colorado and includes, but is not limited to: Relocation of the existing Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS) metering system including two (2) LAS metering pump skids. The scope includes selective demolition of existing facilities, construction of new structural concrete equipment pads, containment and access curbing, wall and floor penetrations, floor surfacing, and installation of a new wall mounted jib crane with electric hoist, two (2) new LAS storage tanks, a new wash down station, a new chemical fill station, and a floor drain system. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 am, Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Office, 7404 Yorkshire Dr., Castle Pines, Colorado 80108. Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Sealed Competitive Bids will be accepted until 10:00 am, Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Office, 7404 Yorkshire Dr., Castle Pines, Colorado 80108. Electronic (PDF) Bids will not be accepted. Any bids received after 10:00 am shall remain unopened. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CASTLE PINES NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT: CPN LAS IMPROVEMENTS”. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of twenty (20) days after said closing time. Bid packages will be available electronically starting on October 23, 2023 at www.questcdn.com

under Login for a $22.00 charge. The user will be directed to enter a project code of #8785299. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish a “Performance and Payment” bond to the District. The “Performance and Payment” bond shall be furnished in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors. No bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened. END OF INVITATION TO BID Legal Notice No. 946218 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Not consecutive publications Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #047-23 OFFICE SUPPLIES The Purchasing Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsive and responsible office supply companies for the provision of the purchase and delivery of Office Supplies for all County Departments, on an asneeded basis. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 047-23, Office Supplies” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Monday, November 20, 2023 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 048-23, Preferred Furniture Vendor” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Friday, November 17, 2023 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 946229 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF No. 946189 Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on November 6, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with Legacy Mechanical, Inc. for the Wilcox MAU Replacement project. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Legacy Mechanical, Inc., any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before November 5, 2023.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

FINAL SETTLEMENT will be authorized, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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Legal Notice No. 946189 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Dated: October 16, 2023

Ronnae Brockman Secretary Board of Education

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INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #048-23 PREFERRED FURNITURE VENDOR

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO

The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsive and responsible companies for the provision of the purchase and delivery of office furniture, as specified, on an as-needed basis.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 9th day of November, 2023, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Alpine Civil Construc-

tion, Inc., for the completion of Rowley Downs Trail (CIP 22-037-CI), and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Alpine Civil Construction, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 9th day of November, 2023, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works. Legal Notice NO. 946178 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Second Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County New Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: 10 October 2023 Project Title: Prestwick Water Rehab Contractor: RME Ltd, LLC d/b/a Elite Surface Infrastructure 115 Inverness Dr. East, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 Notice is hereby given that The Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on November 7, 2023, provided no claims are received. Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Matthew Hayes, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before November 6, 2023. TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matthew Hayes, P.E. Project Manager Legal Notice No. 946171 Legal Notice No. 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Rock Canyon High School RTU Replacement Notice is hereby given that the Douglas County School District Re. 1, in the Counties of Douglas and Elbert, State of Colorado, will on November 6, 2023, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. authorize final settlement with JCOR Mechanical, Inc. for the Rock Canyon High School RTU Replacement project. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, material, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by JCOR Mechanical, Inc., any other contractors or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim has not been paid may, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, file a Verified Statement of Claim with the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of Education of such School District at the school district’s Construction Department, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 on or before November 5, 2023. FINAL SETTLEMENT will be authorized, and verified claims must be timely filed with Douglas County School District Re. 1. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to or on the established date will relieve the School District from any and all liability for such claim. Dated: October 17, 2023 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. 1 Ronnae Brockman

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Secretary Board of Education Legal Notice No. 946209 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #045-23 COST ALLOCATION PLAN SERVICES The Finance Department in coordination with the Office of the County Manager of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified firms to perform a Cost Allocation Plan and indirect cost rates in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87, “Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments”, as specified. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses. RFP responses will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) original hard-copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #045-23, Cost Allocation Plan Services”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No. 946212 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #059-23 DOUGLAS COUNTY FLEET EMERGENCY LIGHTING and LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT UPFITTING SERVICES The Fleet Services Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and highly-qualified companies to provide emergency lighting components and upfitting services for our fleet of vehicles. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 059-23, Emergency Lighting and Law Enforcement Equipment Upfitting Services” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the

time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.946210 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 20th day of NOVEMBER 2023, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and ECI SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT for the CHERRY CREEK TRAIL PROJECT ~ INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #014-22 (PO#2022669); and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said ECI SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 20th day of NOVEMBER 2023, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails, & Building Grounds, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No. 946170 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #042-23 CAR WASH SYSTEMS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE and SERVICE The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified companies for the preventative maintenance and service of our car wash systems located at 3030 North Industrial Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, and 9040 Tammy Lane, Parker, Colorado 80134. Ideally, the County and other municipalities’ vehicles will use these locations; the average use cycles at each location are five hundred (500) vehicle visits per month. ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 @ 10:30A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATIONS – ALL ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION TO THE SITE LOCATIONS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM, 3026 NORTH INDUSTRIAL WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109 AND THEN PROCEED TO EACH CARWASH STARTING IN CASTLE ROCK AND THEN TO PARKER. PLEASE CALL 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE

PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.

est 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.

Please bring a business card, as sign-in sheets will not be passed around.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $15,303.67 All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-660-7527. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Gail R. Gudder, attorney Registration #17820, MOELLER GRAF ATTORNEYS AT LAW 385 INVERNESS PKWY SUITE 200 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, 7202792568 Dated 10/19/2023, Castle Rock, CO Darren M. Weekly Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado Kirk Ring, Deputy Douglas County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 946097 First Publication: 10/19/2023 Last Publication: 11/16/2023 Published In: Douglas County News Press

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

Summons and Sheriff Sale

SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

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

District Court, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV30191, Division/Courtroom # DIV 5 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 23001764 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THE MEADOWS NEIGHBORHOOD COMPANY, Plaintiff: v. JUILIA FRIEMAN et al., Defendant(s) Regarding: LOT 2, BLOCK 5, THE MEADOWS FILING NO. 11. PARCEL 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as 4666 Heartwood Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 (the "Property"); also known as: 4666 HEARTWOOD WY CASTLE ROCK, CO 80109 (the “Property”) Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 8, 2023, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Douglas County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above. 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 14th day December the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-660-7527 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The high-

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the Self Help/Forms tab. After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: 14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under 14-10-108, C.R.S.

1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner s or renter s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. Legal Notice No. 946077 First Publication: October 5, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice 1) 2008 SATURN ASTRA VIN W08AR671X85098201 2) 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA VIN 5NPE34AF7HH574486 3) 2017 HONDA CRV VIN 7FARW1H59HE044477 4) 1997 FORD RANGER VIN 1FTCR10A0VPB12894 5) 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN 4T1BE32K33U178648 6) 2021 HYUNDAI ACCENT VIN 3KPC24A69ME153233 7) 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU VIN 1G1ZD5EU2CF143952 8) 2004 HONDA CIVIC VIN 2HGES16585H586539 9) 2012 MAZDA 3 VIN JM1BL1UF3C1524486 10) 2001 FORD F150 VIN 1FTRW08L31KC32988 11) 2016 RAM PROMASTER VIN ZFBERFAT2G6895586 12) 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA VIN 1N4AL21EX7C131159 13) 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE VIN 1G1BE5SM5G7308766 14) 2017 SUBARU WRX VIN JF1VA1B62H9800273 15) 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA VIN 1N4AL21E49N454842 16) 1984 CHEVROLET G20 VAN VIN 2GBEG25H4E4157752 17) 2012 DODGE CHARGER VIN 2C3CDXBG2CH121704 REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139 Legal Notice No. 946227 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice 1) 2012 CADILLAC SRX VIN 3GYFNAE34CS592952 2) 2009 SATURN OUTLOOK VIN 5GZER23D49J171796 3) 1993 FORD ECONOLINE VIN 1FTEE14N8PHA38364 4) 2007 LEXUS RX350 VIN 2T2HK31U27C046084 Villalobos Towing LLC 5161 York Street, Denver, CO 80216 720-299-3456 Legal Notice No. 946226 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

We are community.

Automatic Temporary Injunction By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are:

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1) 1964 VOLKSWAGEN NOTCHBACK VIN 407254 Gotcha Recovery Services LLC P.O. Box 623, Parker, CO 80134 303-524-5419 Legal Notice No. 946228 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Louise Bisgard, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR 179 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Karla D'Ann Abell, Person Giving Notice 7302 Fairway Lane Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 946192 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Marie Feiler, aka Susan M. Feiler, aka Susan Feiler, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30354 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ NADYA VECCHIET-LAMBERT, ESQ. On behalf of John J. Feiler and Jessica R. Feiler, Personal Representatives 6855 South Havana Street, Suite #370 Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 734-7131 Legal Notice No. 946109 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry Schumacher, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30439 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before February 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Larry Schumacher, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law, LLC 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 946173 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kevin W. Smith, Deceased Case Number: 23PR95 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Melissa Smith, Personal Representative 5266 Gould Circle Castle Rock, Colorado 0109 Legal Notice No. 946179

First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM PAUL MARTIN, a/k/a WILLIAM P. MARTIN, a/k/a WILLIAM MARTIN, a/k/a BILL MARTIN, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30393 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Julianne Hoefs Martin, Personal Representative c/o 3i Law 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 946222 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Corinne Earle Lander, a/k/a Corinne E. Lander, a/k/a Corinne Lander, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30367 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, located at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Vivian Gail Tewalt, Personal Representative c/o Kathryn T. James, Esq. Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Legal Notice No. 946141 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Moiz U. Hussain, also known as Moiz Uddin Hussain, and Moiz Hussain, Deceased Case Number :2023PR30413 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Martha L. Hussain, Personal Representative 648 Hiddenbrook Court Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Legal Notice No. 946134 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennifer Rebecca Quint, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 030420 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas, County, Colorado on or before February 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. James T. Anest #16727 Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 E. Mainstreet Suite 365 Parker Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No. 946146 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eric Gaston Prusiewicz, a/k/a Eric G. Prusiewicz, a/k/a Eric Prusiewicz, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30404 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. Noemi Prusiewicz, Personal Representative 1246 Briarhollow way Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Legal Notice No. 946205 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randell Hilton Barnard, aka Randall H. Barnard, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 030411 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to presemt them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before February 23, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. James T. Anest #16727 Attorney to the Personal Representative Arant Law, LLC 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 365 Parker CO 80138 Legal Notice No. 946147 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 14, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Tyler Samuel Roberts be changed to Ty Samuel Roberts Case No.: 2023 C 435 By: K.A.P. Cone, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 946149 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on September 11, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The petition requests that the name of Morrigan Aletta McFain-Manadh be changed to Morrigan Aletta Caldwell-Manadh Case No.: 23 C 572 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. DCNP3011 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 9, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court. The Petition requests that the name of McKinley Autumn Pacey- Karpunin be changed to McKinley Autumn Pacey

Case No.: 23 CV 84 By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 946178 First Publication: October 19, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION District Court, Douglas County, Colorado * 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 In the Interests of: Ezra Duran Party Without Attorney: Joshua and Marisa Duran 5970 Jaguar Way, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 Phone Number: 303-929-5443 E-mail: jduran@flourishsupportiveliving.com Case Number: 23 PR 150 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: John Doe / Lianna Olson Last Known Address, if any: Unknown: 5970 Jaguar Way, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 A hearing on Guardianship for Ezra Duran will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: November 15, 2023: Time 8:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: 18th Judicial, Division C Address: Douglas County via Webex at: https://judicial.webex.com/meeting 018-Doug-DivC Meeting Access Code: 2592 910 3130 The Hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Legal Notice No. 946106 First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 (720) 437-6200 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BABY BOY LANDERS, D.O.B.: 11/14/2022 Child, And Concerning: XEA ELIZABETH MARIE LANDERS, A.K.A. XEA BERGFELD, A.K.A. XEA LANDERS-BERGFELD, Mother JOHN DOE, Possible Father Respondents. Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Amy Hendrickson, #32110 4400 Castleton Court Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone: (303) 814-5325 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us ahendrickson@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 22JV106 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 Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. TO: JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: Unknown 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 Amended Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Permanency Planning and Termination of Parental Rights Hearing have been set for November 6, 2023, commencing at 2:45 p.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court. All parties shall appear in person unless otherwise indicated by the Court.

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 child 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. 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: October 17, 2023 /s/ Amy Hendrickson______________________ Amy Hendrickson, #32110 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 946208 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 (720) 437-6200 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BABY BOY LANDERS, D.O.B.: 11/14/2022 Child, And Concerning: XEA ELIZABETH MARIE LANDERS, A.K.A. XEA BERGFELD, A.K.A. XEA LANDERS-BERGFELD, Mother JOHN DOE, Possible Father Respondents. Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Amy Hendrickson, #32110 4400 Castleton Court Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone: (303) 814-5325 Fax: (303) 479-9259 lreigrut@douglas.co.us ahendrickson@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 22JV106 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 Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. TO: XEA ELIZABETH MARIE LANDERS,

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“I think any project, whether it’s water, energy, transportation, you’re going to have people that are going to be impacted, and you’re going to have folks that are going to benefit financially” from outrage, Tonner said, adding “there are professional provocateurs.” “It doesn’t bother me,” Tonner said, arguing that any big proposal can attract backlash. Laydon said Tonner may be “at a very serious disadvantage from an RWR standpoint” if he is selected for the water commission because he would have to check conflicts “at the door” and work for the benefit of Douglas County in general. “Would you be able to do that?” Laydon asked. “100%, absolutely,” Tonner said. Makeup of commission

More than 50 people applied to serve on the

Douglas County Water Commission. Many are current or former public officials, including some who serve on local water providers like the Parker Water District. The county asked for applications by Aug. 11 but later waived that deadline. The three elected county leaders plan to appoint three members per each “district,” or area, of the county, along with two selected “at large,” meaning from the county as a whole. They also plan to appoint “alternates” to serve in place of any regular members if needed. On top of that, the county plans to appoint a “technical advisory committee” of those with water expertise to help the water commission do its job. What others said

Other than Tonner, four applicants on Oct. 13 underwent public interviews. One was James Maras, a Perry Park Water and Sanitation District board member, who said it’s important to plan for Douglas’ water supply down the road.

“I’m a firm believer we need to do something here to get kind of our future laid out. We’re (amid) two growing metropolitan areas, and we’re growing ourselves,” Maras said. Harold Smethills, a member of the Dominion Water and Sanitation District board and a developer of the Sterling Ranch area in northwest Douglas County, spoke of homes that have seen wells that failed. “Particularly the people on failing wells, I think that’s serious and that’s going to get worse. And I don’t (want) to have headlines in the paper” about that type of problem in Douglas County, Smethills said. Frank Johns, who said he has worked on various water plans for communities over the years, spoke about the tension between water needs and property development. “Everybody needs to get on the same page,” Johns said, adding: “You get all these development plans approved with no plans for water for their development.” SEE INTERVIEW, P64

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Public Notices A.K.A. XEA BERGFELD, A.K.A. XEA LANDERS-BERGFELD, D.O.B.: 11/13/1982 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 Amended Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. A Permanency Planning and Termination of Parental Rights Hearing have been set for November 6, 2023, commencing at 2:45 p.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court. All parties shall appear in person unless otherwise indicated by the Court.

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., 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.

Legal Notice No. 946207 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Dated: October 17, 2023 /s/ Amy Hendrickson Amy Hendrickson, #32110 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT,

STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 (720) 437-6200 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BRINNON WILLIS-SMITH, D.O.B.:10/14/2009 Child And Concerning: TARA SMITH, D.O.B.: 11/18/1982, Mother DESHUN WILLIS, D.O.B.: 01/01/1980, Father Respondents, And PATRICK SMITH, D.O.B.: 12/14/1957, Maternal Grandfather, VALERIE SMITH, D.O.B.: 12/21/1958, Maternal Grandmother, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Kathryn Cherry, #42682 4400 Castleton Court Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone: (303) 814-5325 lreigrut@douglas.co.us kcherry@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 23JV48

DIVISION C

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 Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. TO: Deshun Willis 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 and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father Deshun Willis has been set for November 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in Division C by phone: 720-437-6180 + 75553# 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 child 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. 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., 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: October 16, 2023. /s/ Kathryn Cherry Kathryn Cherry, #42682 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 946211 First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: October 26, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Donald Langley, who serves on the Parker Water board, said he would be willing to serve on the technical advisory committee if he isn’t selected for the water commission. ‘Finalists’ unclear

The matter of whether officials technically have selected finalists for who will serve on the water commission continued to hang over the county as of Oct. 13. While conducting an interview, county leader Teal said, “I don’t know if we’ve had a declaration that these are finalists,” regarding whom the county leaders have publicly identified as those they prefer to be water commission members. Colorado Community Media filed a publicrecords request in August for all of the applications from those who have applied to serve on the water commission.

The county did not release the applications, saying in response to the request: “Once the Board of County Commissioners (or county leaders) has formally selected Water Commission finalists we will release all of the applications per 24-72-204(3)(a)(XI), CRS,” referring to Colorado Revised Statutes, asserting that state law supports that policy. Colorado Community Media then filed a second request for all of the applications, in particular seeking the applications from the 12 people whom the county leaders identified on Sept. 26 as those they intend to interview. (The county plans to appoint 11 main members of the water commission, other than alternates.) The county also denied that request from CCM. But the county’s process of narrowing down candidates raised the question of when “finalists” will be named at all. While there apparently wasn’t a vote, the county leaders publicly identified their preferences when narrowing down a list of applicants to be interviewed. (Initially, about 30 applicants garnered some support from at least

one county leader at the Sept. 19 meeting, and they later whittled down the list further.) Earlier interviews

County officials began conducting interviews Oct. 2. County leaders’ shortlist of preferred applicants had included Roger Hudson, a Castle Pines city councilmember. Hudson was not interviewed Oct. 13, and it was unclear whether he was still in the running as a preferred potential main member of the water commission. A text message to Hudson seeking comment the afternoon of Oct. 13 was not returned. Those who were interviewed Oct. 2 included Merlin Klotz, who is a Parker Water board member; Evan Ela, a longtime water attorney; James Myers; Kurt Walker; Tricia Bernhardt, who has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Colorado State University and a master’s degree in environmental policy and management from the University of Denver, according to a LinkedIn page; and Clark Hammelman, a former Castle Rock town councilmember.

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