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BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At a town hall meeting, a woman told Douglas County’s top election official she doesn’t feel confident that elections will turn out fair. “People lie. People cheat,” she said, adding: “I just feel that it’s very sad to see that there is no way we can guarantee fair elections.” The woman wasn’t the only one who expressed doubts about the possibility of voter fraud at the event where the county took questions in person and by phone. Others worried that fraudsters could vote more than once, that they could turn in ballots for dead people, that voting machines aren’t secure and more. But Sheri Davis, the Douglas County clerk and recorder who oversees elections, sought to ease those fears, saying that safeguards are in place locally. “We do go through so many processes to update our voter registration database,” Davis said at the event in February, just days before ballots for the 2024 presidential primary election started hitting mailboxes. Lora Thomas, one of the county’s three elected leaders, told listeners she has taken tours of the elections office. “I’ve known Clerk Sheri Davis for decades,” said Thomas, a Republican who represents a largely conservative county. Jack Twite, another high-level county election official, told the crowd that the elections office has a “dedicated batch of election professionals serving you in Douglas SEE SECURITY, P8

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A ballot drop box sits Feb. 14 in Highlands Ranch outside Douglas County’s parks and trails administration building. PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD

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Family protests schools’ ongoing ‘silence’ on group chat BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Exactly one year after Black students at Castle Rock Middle School were targeted in a racist chat group, Jeramiah Ganzy and his family took to the front lawn of the Douglas County School District building in protest. The family said they are disappointed that the district has not created anti-hate policies that would protect marginalized students from harassment in the future. The Ganzys are one of three families suing the district over its handling of Snapchat group messages where Black students were called slurs, threatened and harassed. The suit was filed in August 2023. “I believe that our protesting and everything we’re doing out here can’t go unnoticed forever,” Jerami-

ah said. “School is a place for every person, every race, to learn and we should not feel oppressed in a place of learning.” Lacey Ganzy, Jeramiah’s mom, said she is coming to the district building every day throughout this month for an hour of silence and planned rallies at the start and end of the month. The Ganzys chose February because the group chat was created last year to denigrate Black History Month. “We’re standing in silence because we’ve heard nothing but silence from the school district,” Lacey said. Ganzy said she hopes the efforts to bring awareness back to the topic of discrimination in schools will stir the school board to create a policy on hate crimes and hire a student advocate for students who report

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Jeramiah Ganzy, a former Castle Rock Middle School student, speaks about his experiences with racism at the school at a rally on Feb. 1 at the Douglas County School District building. The Ganzys, one of three families suing the district over its handling of racist harassment, plan to rally outside of the district building every week day during Black History Month to encourage action from the school board. PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD

them. “I think it’s not a lot to ask for and I think they’re completely capable of doing it,” she said. More than 25 others from around the metro area joined the Ganzys in solidarity during a gathering on Feb. 1, carrying posters and standing for a moment of silence while Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech played over speakers. Community members are also leaving blue flowers at the district building to show support for the Ganzys. Jeramiah said he is thankful for those standing with him and hopeful for change. “It feels great to know that people support our message and we’re not completely alone,” he said. Jeramiah first reported the Snapchat messages in March of 2023 through an online feedback form, but the Ganzys say the district didn’t respond until they spoke publicly about the racism at an April 2023 school board meeting. During the meeting, Superintendent Erin Kane denounced the behavior. “I want to make it really really clear

that racial slurs are not OK,” Kane said. In a statement, the district’s public information officer, Paula Hans, said the district takes racial discrimination very seriously and encourages students to report discrimination to the school administration or the district’s Compliance Office. District policies prohibit bullying, discrimination and harassment by students and staff. “Our focus is on taking care of each and every one of our students in the Douglas County School District,” Hans said. “Racial slurs and discrimination are absolutely unacceptable in our district.” The Ganzys feel the policies don’t go far enough in differentiating between bullying and racism and lack protection for students who report discrimination. Hans said that district policies don’t define crimes, which is the responsibility of the Colorado Criminal Code. “We take every concern very seriously as we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our students experience a welcoming and caring environment in our schools,” she said.

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Douglas County School Board President Christy Williams appointed Tim Moore to replace Mike Peterson in a special meeting on Feb. 13. Moore’s term ends in 2025. PHOTO BY MCKENNA HARFORD

Moore joins Douglas County School Board BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County school board President Christy Williams has appointed Tim Moore to the board, replacing Mike Peterson, who resigned in December. In a special meeting on Feb. 13, Moore took the oath of office, stepping in for Peterson, who stepped down because he was planning to move out of state. Williams appointed Moore after the board hit a stalemate in a vote between Moore and another finalist, Sandra Brownrigg. Brownrigg later withdrew her name from consideration. Williams said she thinks Moore’s three decades of service to the community will provide a beneficial skill set to the school district. “When I think about a new member, it’s that they can provide something different than any of the six of us,” she said. In his first comments as a board member, Moore said he was honored to be appointed. “It means a lot to me to contribute

and serve with such a strong board with diverse people of strong backgrounds and good character,” he said. “It’s really for one of the most exceptional causes of volunteer work, which is doing something for the success and livelihood of children.” Moore worked for the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office as a deputy and media relations officer and previously oversaw the district’s school resource officer program. Moore was asked to resign from the sheriff ’s office in 2021 after an internal investigation over political endorsements for the 2022 election. Moore has also served on the boards of the Crisis Center, a domestic violence nonprofit, and Developmental Pathways, a nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities. Moore’s term ends in 2025. Peterson ensured Williams would have the power to pick his predecessor before he left the board by being the decisive vote to name her president. By policy, the president gets to appoint a new board member if no candidates get a majority vote.

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Castle Rock bans marijuana deliveries BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock has decided to ban marijuana deliveries within town limits, an issue that arose after businesses inquired about obtaining delivery licenses. Marijuana deliveries are legal in municipalities that opt-in, otherwise they’re prohibited. The town’s council decided to take the additional step of passing an ordinance that outlaws delivery in Castle Rock. That will allow local police to fine people who break the law. Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley said at a town council meeting last month that without the ordinance, officers are only able to inform people that marijuana delivery is prohibited in town. “This is simply one more tool that we can use to keep our community safe,” he said. It’s unclear whether marijuana deliveries have been happening in Castle Rock.

Only two other municipalities have specific restrictions for marijuana delivery, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Marijuana delivery is allowed in Denver, Aurora, Thornton, Superior, Boulder and Broomfield. Town council member Tim Dietz said he wanted to see Castle Rock set a precedent for outlawing marijuana delivery. He suggested a $5,000 fine to “make it hurt.” “I definitely think this is needed,” he said. “Don’t bring that crap to our town.” A town attorney told the council that the ordinance would include a fine for violators and could result in the person losing their license to sell marijuana. Violations of Castle Rock’s town ordinances can result in a fine up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail. The ordinance bans commercial services from delivering medical or recreational marijuana within town boundaries. The council went on to unanimously support the ordinance.

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High school juniors can learn about civics American Legion program is now accepting applications BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORACOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The American Legion is seeking high school juniors for an immersive learning experience about political parties and their role in shaping Colorado government. The American Legion Colorado Boys State is a six-day long program in which young men learn about city, county and state government by creating their own party platform, conduct party conventions, campaign, nominate and elect officials. There is also a Colorado Girls State that offers the same.

This year, the boys’ program will take place at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado June 2-8. And the girls’ program, offered by the legion’s auxiliary, takes place at the college June 10-15. Marine veteran Homar Alvarado learned about the program through the Highlands Ranch American Legion Post. He is encouraging students to apply. “I’m just an advocate for young people’s development,” said Alvarado. “I see the impact of this program.” In addition to having the opportunity to interact with various state delegates, the program involves civics, political science and students learn about the structure of the government. In this, they must figure out how to govern one another. By walking through the democratic process, they will learn how to elect

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County.” “They’re your neighbors, they’re your friends, they’re the people you’re in line next to at the grocery store,” Twite said. Here’s a look at what officials said about election security in Douglas County. Barring ‘dead’ voters

One man wondered how the county ensures that only current registered voters receive ballots. Several mechanisms are at play — from cross-checking death records to updating addresses. If a voter on the rolls dies, officials receive information from the state’s Department of Public Health and Environment and the Social Security Death Index. “That results in an inactivation of a (voter) record,” Twite said. His office also gets notices from the state Department of Corrections for people who are imprisoned because of a felony conviction. In Colorado, it’s illegal to register to vote or to cast one while in prison on a sentence for a felony. Moving to a new home can also trigger changes to voter registration. When “you update through the National Change of Address registry to the U.S. Postal Service, we receive that information,” Twite said. “In addition, any undeliverable official election mail that is returned to us will result in an update to the voter’s registration as well. We inactivate that registration.” And a trip to get a new driver’s license — or to update an address on a driver’s license — will result in an update to election officials, too. “Ultimately though, it is your civic responsibility as a voter and a citizen to maintain your record,” Twite said, pointing people to www.DouglasVotes.com, the county webpage where voters can update registration or register. Davis, the head elections official, spoke to fears about votes counted under the names of people who have died. Sometimes the votes of people who died are counted, but timing is everything. “There are situations where someone will receive a ballot, they will vote their ballot, and then return it, and before Election Day, they pass away,” Davis said. “And that is still a legal vote.” Ballot-stuffing worries

Another question to the panel: If someone stuffs a bunch of ballots into a drop box, do those count? Fraudulent ballots would come up invalid, Twite said, because of how they’re tracked.

“We use that barcode that’s on your return envelope — it’s one per voter per election and never repeated,” Twite said. He added: “And if somebody made copies of those envelopes and tried to put them back, if we receive two, only one gets counted.” If officials collect multiple envelopes for an individual, criminal charges could follow. “The very first thing we do is engage our district attorney’s office and have an investigation launched,” Twite added. On top of that, video cameras are in the mix. “We’re under 24/7 video surveillance when we’re in the office. Our voter ballot drop-off locations are also under surveillance,” Davis said. Signed and sealed

Voters’ signatures on ballot envelopes also act as a layer of security. Those signatures are compared to the signature the voter has on file in the voter registration database. “If it doesn’t match, we send out a letter asking, ‘Did you vote this ballot?’ … And they have to provide ID and affirm that that was their ballot,” Davis said. “If we receive nothing back, those automatically go to the district attorney, again, for investigation.” Officials have seen just a handful of cases that have gone forward into the court system over the last 20 years, Davis said. “They actually will go and contact the voter, and the voter many times will say, ‘Yeah, I was just in a hurry and I wrote my signature — it’s not my regular signature because I was signing it on the steering wheel as I was driving up to the ballot box,’” Davis added. Elections officials also track changes in voters’ signatures, which morph “quite a bit as they age,” Twite said. He pointed to the example of someone who develops a shake in how they write. Election judges will be “able to see the evolution in my signature,” Twite added. But big deviations can cause problems. A listener during the town hall recounted how the elections system flagged their ballot after a broken wrist altered their signature. “It was immediately rejected,” the person said. Dominion on the mind

One woman asked whether Douglas County uses voting machines from Dominion, the Denver-based company that found itself at the center offalse claims after the 2020 presidential election and continues to pop up in the news. Douglas County uses a system called Clear Ballot, said Twite, the county’s deputy of elections. “Although I will say that both Dominion Voting Systems as well as Clear Ballot follow the same process and essentially func-

tion in the same way,” undergoing cybersecurity certification or assessment with the federal and state governments before they’re allowed to be deployed, Twite said. He also pushed back on the idea that the voting machines could be hacked. “In Colorado, we don’t have … machines that could be hacked anyway because everything does print a paper ballot and can be verified by the voter before they submit it. In addition, in our count room, where our tabulation equipment exists, it is a completely closed network: There’s no wireless capability in that room, so nobody could get in and hack the systems,” Twite said. The county’s computers are marked with “serial number seals,” or stickers, over parts like USB ports that must be validated by election judges prior to every work session, Twite said. “If a seal ever were to be peeled off, that machine would be immediately taken out of commission for the cycle of the election. The DA would be notified, and I’m sure people would be looking for fingerprints,” Twite said. Citizenship and voting

Another question: How does the government ensure only U.S. citizens register to vote? In person, prospective voters must have a valid form of ID, and when officials receive an online voter registration request, information is bounced against the Social Security database for the U.S. government, Twite said. And if they use a driver’s license number, that number must be validated through the state before the registration can be processed, he added. Put to the test

The elections system also gets “audited,” or tested. “The audit process is when we will compare the physical ballot to the digital image to ensure that the machine has counted properly and we have a perfect match,” Twite said. Behind the curtain

Those who want to get involved in conducting elections can become election judges, who come “right here from our own community” and from different political backgrounds, Davis said. With people from opposing political affiliations checking each other, “they’re not going to let anyone get away with anything,” said Laura Skirde, a spokesperson for the clerk’s office. “Occasionally, we do tours of our location, so you can see all of the accesses that are restricted — you can see all the cameras,” Davis said. The public can email elections@douglas. co.us with questions about elections. The county’s elections phone number is 303660-7444.

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A rise in colorectal cancer among younger patients A Parker doctor is tracking the trend BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.

When Cynthia Delgado Rojas noticed blood after using the restroom, she didn’t imagine that she would undergo surgery to remove a tumor and months of chemotherapy. Initially, Rojas’ primary doctor told her she was most likely suffering from internal hemorrhoids. But as months went by and she saw blood in her stool more often, doctors did more testing. They ruled out any autoimmune disease such as Crohn’s. It wasn’t until eight months later, when she had a colonoscopy in late 2023, that doctors discovered a tumor in her sigmoid colon. She was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer and less than two weeks later, Rojas had a minimally invasive surgery to remove the tumor and had to start chemotherapy. Though not a public person, she decided to share her story in the instance it can help one person. “The opportunity to help one person piqued my interest,” said Cynthia. “Because it’s not something you want to see anyone else go

through. If I can help one person not go through this, then that’s worth it.” At 41 years old, having recently completed treatment, Rojas medical journey still has not ended. She is one of many younger patients to face colorectal cancer in recent years. New findings from the American Cancer Society indicate that colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in younger adults. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Brandon Chapman at AdventHealth Parker Hospital has noticed the rise first-hand. In general, older patients have had a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, said Chapman, primarily related to increased screening guidelines. The medical field noticed since the early 1990s that the incidence in people under the age of 50 has increased. “It’s still a smaller amount than the older population, but it’s increasing,” said Chapman. Studies have found that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and is the second leading for women younger than 50, just after breast cancer. “Similar to Cynthia’s story is that they are young, healthy people and were not supposed to have cancers,” said Chapman. “Symptoms may get overlooked for a longer period of time.”

As the incidence in younger patients has increased, the screening guidelines went from age 50 to 45 a couple of years ago. Chapman believes that was part of the problem in Cynthia’s case. She didn’t meet the criteria. Medical professionals commonly classify colorectal cancer together in statistics, but are treated separately. Cancers in both the colon and rectum develop from polyps that left over time, and remain in place, can eventually develop into cancer. “When they’re younger, they tend to happen more on the left side of the colon and near the rectum,” said Chapman. Chapman said that’s why they recommend a colonoscopy to catch them before they turn into cancer. In Rojas’ case, through imaging, doctors found that the cancer did not spread to organs outside of the area. With colon cancer, the next treatment is surgery, said Chapman, in which they take all of the tumor out and the lymph nodes surrounding that area. Whether those lymph nodes are positive or not, will determine whether the patient undergoes chemotherapy. On the other hand, the treatment approach for rectal cancer is more with up front radiation and chemotherapy.

While the cause of why colorectal cancer is becoming more common, Chapman said it’s most likely a combination of a lot of factors, such as environmental changes, dietary changes and family history. “You can’t control your family history or genetics,” said Chapman. “But just being aware that if you have a family history and you have symptoms, that should be even more reason.” Other contributing risks can include alcohol, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity, said Chapman. But ways he suggested people could try and prevent colorectal cancer is living a healthy lifestyle, staying physically active and eating lots of fruits and vegetables as well as avoiding processed foods. Chapman added that bringing attention to both patients and providers that there needs to be more increased awareness is critical because the longer people wait, the longer the cancer has to progress. Common symptoms include unexplained abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, anemia, changes in bowel habits like diarrhea or constipation and unintentional weight loss. “It’s just being aware of symptoms that may be related to common conditions, but can also be cancer,” said Chapman.

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Red and gold lanterns hung from the ceiling. The sweet smell of cotton candy welcomed guests. Performers of all ages rang in the New Year with traditional folk music, Chinese dragon and lion dances, and martial arts demonstrations. Chinese culture came to the community at Southridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch for the celebration, including shopping, fresh food, boba tea, and arts and crafts for kids. The holiday marks the end of the coldest days of the year, with an eye to spring and what the season offers. A big part of the festival’s tradition are the performances with live instruments, singing and dancing. The Highlands Ranch Cultural Af-

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Associated with good fortune, wisdom and success, those born in the year of the dragon, tend to be full of vitality, are energetic, goal oriented, idealistic and a leader among many characteristics, according to legend. Dragons are also strong and independent but often yearn for love and support. The academy invited master calligrapher and President of the Rocky Mountain Chinese Calligraphy Association Harrison Xinshi Tu on stage to write five dragon characters. Using a soft brush and black ink, Tu exhibited the unique art, which is often regarded as one of the oldest arts in China. Celebrations of the new year last up to 15 days and ends with a Lantern Festival on Feb. 24. For Cheng, the event is a way to celebrate and appreciate harmony. State Rep. Robert Marshall awarded Cheng and the academy with a letter of appreciation, thanking them for bringing important events such as this to the community. “We can celebrate the culture here in America,” said Cheng. “We appreciate the environment that we have and everybody appreciate each other’s culture and heritage.”

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ecurrent cycles of failure often drain our reservoir of courage. But cultivating gritty resilience, the ability to rebound after defeat, makes all the difference. When we know our worth remains unchanged, confidence strengthens. And confident courage steps forward boldly, determined to learn from failure rather than retreat in shame. Two weeks ago, this column visited what it means to be consistently confident and courageous. Last week we tackled the benefits of living with an abundance mentality as opposed to one of scarcity. Now, we let’s talk about the type confident courage that is driven by abundant resilience. Today’s leadership often wrestles with the lack of resilience of their younger team members. The first hints of a struggle or a project that is too difficult seems to shut people down. The younger sales professional who cannot deal with rejection is chipping away at the character and foundation of grittiness and resilience that had made their company famous and successful. This is a societal issue just as much as it is a corporate problem. Resilience is built through small daily choices to show up again after setbacks. We reframe failures as lessons that equip us for next victory. We silence cruel inner voices taunting our missteps. We affirm that

within and around us lies power to press on. Resilience believes better timing is coming. Resilience believes that for every no that a salesperson receives, there is a yes just around the corner. As resilient confidence grows through Michael Norton repeatedly getting back up, courage is ignited. We no longer fear the failure itself but rather squandering the growth opportunity it presents. Courage says, “Though I may stumble again, I know it will strengthen me, so I will keep pursuing my purpose.” The courage fueled by resilience also drives innovation. In genius lies countless bad ideas. But the resilient genius tries new combinations while learning from each. They fail small and move quickly to succeed bigger. Confident they’ll eventually win, they persevere until the breakthrough. Of course, acknowledging real suffering matters deeply. Some defeats deliver blows that do require grieving. Resilience is not dismissing agony but insisting present pain will not have the final say. Light still flickers in the darkness if we have eyes to see.

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When confident courage is driven by gritty, hard-won resilience, we become unstoppable forces for good. Failures remain inevitable but can no longer chain us. We rise stronger, bolder and wiser. Life often delivers unexpected blows that tempt us to retreat in selfpity. But adopting an abundance mentality while embracing opportunities in life despite real limitations empowers relentless resilience. Believing we already have more than enough fortifies us to endure seasons of scarcity and keep pursuing purpose. Resilience is the ability to rebound after adversity, to bend but not break. Resilient people grieve loss genuinely while insisting present turmoil will not dictate the future. Progress may require a circuitous route, but they keep marching forward. Abundance thinking provides the mental framework and spiritual strength to persevere. Despite current shortfalls, it recalls times of surplus, remembering that seasons change. Abundance acknowledges “enough” looks different across life’s terrain. Where abundant resilience abounds, hope is instilled. An abundance mentality also combats victim mindsets that paralyze resilience. Scarcity thinking fixates on how life has damaged us. But abundance declares we possess ev-

erything needed, however hidden or dormant, to recover and thrive again. It empowers personal responsibility amid hardship, it fuels resilience. Of course, positive thinking alone cannot erase real suffering or constraints. But abundance provides perspective that setbacks are often setups for greater impact. With this long-view lens, we turn stumbling blocks into steppingstones. Our trajectory trends upward even while sometimes moving sideways. Abundance thinking combined with bold faith and courageous action transforms us from victims into victors. We become forces for revival, equipped to lead others from dormancy to destiny. In a world where many focus on the barriers to success and the negative forces of life that seem to surround them, there are many who look for the opportunity amid the challenge. Which one are you? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can live our lives with confident courage driven by abundant resilience, it really will be a better than good life. Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

Centennial Water plans for future

entennial Water and Sanitation District has a 40-year history of providing safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services to the community of Highlands Ranch. We’re proud of the great service our employees provide day in and day out to more than 100,000 outstanding customers. As we all saw over the last two years, the community’s water needs can change drastically from one year to the next. In 2022, we experienced one of the driest and hottest years on record. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Highlands Ranch was in drought conditions most of the year. We asked custom-

ers to cut back watering by 15%-20% and to limit outdoor watering to two days per week. And you responded! What followed in 2023 was another unprecedented summer irrigation season — but it went in the opposite diSam Calkins rection. We experienced record rainfall in May, which kept sprinkler systems turned off. And because of all the rain, we were able to capture more water than we ever had. Our surface water reservoirs filled to

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capacity, and for the first time we were able to store water at Chatfield Reservoir. Achieving that milestone positioned us well as we tackled the remainder of the hot summer months, with irrigation systems operating at maximum capacity. As a provider of vital services to the community, we at Centennial Water need to plan and prepare for whatever may be on the horizon knowing how quickly things can change. The extremes we experienced in 2022 and 2023 vividly illustrate the critical need to focus on the future while remaining agile in the short term, enabling us to anticipate new opportunities from all angles.

One critical way we can be sure we’ll be prepared for extremes is to invest in our infrastructure and improve its flexibility and reliability. This winter we are in the second year of a multi-year upgrade to the Joseph B. Blake Water Treatment Plant. We are expanding the capacity of the plant to be able to treat up to 40 million gallons of water per day (mgd). Currently the plant has a capacity to treat 26 mgd, but during the peak of the summer, water demand can reach up to 36 mgd. If you do the math, you’ll see that we currently don’t have the capacity to treat enough water at our surface SEE CALKINS, P15

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water plant during peak summer demand. To make up the difference, we supplement the surface water supply with groundwater from wells drilled into the aquifers of the Denver formation. A logical question is this: if we can meet demand with a combination of surface water and groundwater, why do we need to upgrade our plant to 40 mgd? The answer is that we’re committed to a safe, reliable and sustainable water supply for the next 40 years and beyond. Groundwater is nonrenewable. Once we pump it out of the aquifer, it won’t be replenished within our lifetimes. Surface water, on the other hand, is renewable. We receive significant snowfall in the South Platte River basin just about every year, and melting snow replenishes the surface water supply in our reservoirs. By increasing our treatment capacity to 40 mgd, we can reduce reliance on groundwater. In drought years, when snowfall doesn’t meet our surface water needs, we will be able to rely on the groundwater in our aquifers. Drought and a changing climate are risks that we have to be ready to confront. While we’re doing everything we can to be ready, we also need your help. Water conservation is becoming more important for Centennial Water and all water districts across the western United States. In addition to infrastructure upgrades, partnering with customers to implement efficient water conservation practices will continue to be one of our top priorities. Whether it’s installing water-efficient appliances, removing lowwater grass for ColoradoScape, or shortening our showers, there are

steps all of us can take to conserve water. If we work together, we can reduce water use and help ensure we’ll be able to meet our community’s needs no matter what Mother Nature sends our way. You may know that our Douglas County commissioners recently formed a Water Commission, and that 11-member advisory board is tasked with creating a 2050 Comprehensive Douglas County Water Plan. The leadership and staff at Centennial Water have been planning for that horizon and beyond. The project to increase capacity at our plant to 40 mgd and our programs to encourage water conservation are both part of that effort. We hope that all of our customers will make water conservation part of their daily routine, and we’ll continue our diligent work to make sure the water is always there when you need it. This is a team sport — a collective effort where each team member plays a crucial role getting the ball across the goal line. Working together, Centennial Water staff, our board of directors, customers, and local and regional partners can guarantee the reliability of our long-term water supply. In my role with Centennial Water, I am here to serve our customers. I welcome anyone with inquiries or an interest in learning more about conservation, our water supply, or our future objectives to connect with us. You can visit our website at centennialwater.org or subscribe to our monthly eNewsletter by sending an email to info@centennialwater.org for the latest updates. I encourage you to become involved and expand your knowledge of the water issues facing our community. Sam Calkins is the general manager of Centennial Water and Sanitation District, which serves Highlands Ranch.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Laydon’s character lacking

Mr. Laydon’s behavior after a 2019 hit-and-run accident in a county car calls into question the quality of his character. The community deserves better than an attorney who skirts and verbally dismisses leaving the scene of an accident as minor. He did plead guilty to an accusation of careless driving before the charge was dis-

missed. In a recent news article, Laydon downplayed his role in leaving the parking-lot accident scene. He instead wanted to discuss his accomplishments. Laydon’s lack of character overshadows his accomplishments. His character and civility are called into question by sevSEE LETTERS, P21

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As winter’s cold permeates throughout Colorado, folks may find themselves craving the warm comfort of soup. Luckily for those of us in the Denver metro area, local eateries are serving up delicious bowls of soups from around the world right here in the Centennial State. From Mexican Pozole to Polish Orgórkowa, here are seven cozy soups made by small businesses that can take you on a culinary journey without ever leaving town. Pho Khang — Centennial — 20 Pho Varieties (Vietnamese Soup)

8283 S Akron St. Suite 140, Centennial, CO 80112 | (303)-792-2200 | skiplinow.com/shop/Hgs5lGL-3/site Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Pho Khang Manager Henri Ly said the secret to his restaurant’s pho — served alongside Banh Mi and other Vietnamese staples at the family-owned eatery — is using fresh ingredients and going slow. “We do not use powder at all,” Ly said. “We use all beef bone and slow simmer for 16 hours. We have six pots in the back. That’s what we’re known for — the broth. It’s a family-owned business; everyone that works here is mom, dad, aunt, grandma.” Pho Khang also serves lobster pho and vegetarian varieties, along with over a dozen other pho options.

Pho Khang, a Vietnamese restaurant in Centennial, has 20 varietCOURTESY OF PHO KHANG ies of Pho, including this lobster special Pho.

Mi Tierra Caliente — Arvada — Pozole (Michoacán style pork and hominy stew)

5350 W 64th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003 | (720)-968-4634 | Mitierracaliente.net Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Mi Tierra Caliente owner Ayax Silva said Pozole is a centuriesold soup that’s been made in his native Michoacán, Mexico for hundreds of years. “It’s a soup that’s been made in Mexico for centuries by the native people,” Silva said. “Tamales were also made by Mexican natives before the Spaniards came to Mexico. A lot of the traditional dishes have been served in Mexico for centuries. “Every region of the country gives these dishes their own touch, and it changes from family to family,” Silva continued. “With Pozole there are different kinds; red Pozole — which we serve — there’s also white, cream, chicken Pozole. We use dried chili guajillo, made with pork and white hominy in Michoacán style. We serve it with radishes, cabbages, lime and pork chunks.” Silva said Pozole is such a tradition in some Mexican states that restaurants serving it only operate on Thursdays and going to eat the dish is a family activity. Luckily for those of us in the Denver metro area,Mi Tierra Caliente serves Pozole every day. Croc Soup Company — Golden — Broccoli Gruyere Soup

16950 W Colfax Ave., Golden, CO 80401 | (303)-216-2566 | crocsoupcompanymenu.com Open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday (Closed weekends) SEE WARM THE HEART, P17

Mi Tierra Caliente serves up authentic Michoacán-style COURTESY OF MI TIERRA CALIENTE Pozole every day in Arvada.

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While broccoli and cheese soups — especially broccoli cheddar — abound in the metro area, Croc Coup Company takes that idea up a notch with its broccoli gruyere soup. Made from scratch with fresh ingredients, this soup is sure to keep you warm through the chilly foothill winters. African Grill and Bar — Lakewood — Palm Nut Soup

955 S Kipling Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 | (303)-985-4497 | Africangrilllakewood.com 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday (Closed Sunday) African Grill and Bar in Lakewood offers a sampling of African cuisine spanning the entire continent, according to owners Sylvester and Theodora Osei-fordwuo. The restaurant features over a dozen soup varieties including palm nut soup, which originates in west Africa. “Palm nut soup, also known as banga soup, is made out of the fruit from the palm tree plus other vegetables like onions, ginger and tomatoes added to it preparation,” Theodora said.

In Westminster, Polish Restaurant Cracovia serves Orgórkowa COURTESY OF CRACOVIA — pickle soup — made from scratch.

Damascus Grill — Littleton — Lentil Soup

1399 W Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120 | (303)-797-6666 | facebook.com/DamascusGrillLittleton Open 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 11:30-7:40 p.m. Wednesday; 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday Damascus Grill’s lentil soup has a flavor that literally can’t be found anywhere else in the area. A family recipe, most of the spices used in the soup are imported directly from the Middle East. The soup calls for all fresh ingredients and is made fresh every morning, taking about three hours to prepare. The staff at Damascus said they were not at liberty to share which spices go into the lentil soup, calling them a “secret ingredient.” Pierogies Factory — Wheat Ridge, Littleton — Rosol (Polish Chicken Noodle Soup)

The Broccoli Gruyere Soup at Croc Soup Company in Golden. COURTESY OF CROC SOUP CO.

The beef bone pho at Pho Khang. COURTESY PHO KHANG

3795 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, CO, 80133 | (303)-425-7421 7961 South Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122 | (303)-797-3649 | pierogiesfactory.com Both Locations: Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. While the local favorite might be better known for their pierogies, kielbasa or schnitzel, the Polish eatery also serves up Rosol; a Polish chicken noodle soup served with egg noodles. Rosol is defined by its clear broth and is served at both Pierogies Factory locations, in Wheat Ridge and Littleton. Cracovia — Westminster — Zupa Orgórkowa

Palm Nut Soup from African Grill and Bar. COURTESY AFRICAN GRILL AND BAR

8121 W 94th Ave., Westminster, CO 80021 | (303)-484-9388 | Cracoviarestaurant.com 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday through Sunday Polish restaurant Cracovia’s pickle soup — or Zupa Orgórkowa — is a family recipe from owners Maria and Lester Rodzen’s home kitchen. Head Chef Jutta Dellert says Orgórkowa is “Everyone’s favorite” in the winter months and that to her knowledge, Cracovia is the only restaurant around that sells the traditional Polish soup. “We use homemade pickles and we grind them,” Dellert said. “We sauté carrots, parsnip, leeks, onions and celery, and add that to a vegetable broth with pickled, flavored with vegeta; a polish spice. Then we add heavy cream.” Dellert says the soup — along with everything else at Cracovia — is made from scratch. “Nobody cooks from scratch anymore, but that’s what we do here,” Dellert said. “We do sauerkraut from scratch, all out sauces and everything. That’s what I love about this restaurant. It takes me four hours to make the goulash.” Orgórkowa takes about an hour and a half to two hours to prepare, Dellert said — but that’s mostly thanks to chopping the vegetables.

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Seniors share love, advice on Valentine’s Day BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Valentine’s Day, three Highlands Ranch couples who have been married for decades shared their stories of love, along with a few grains of wisdom for those who want their relationships to stand the test of time. Spoiler alert: a sense of humor goes a long way. Even though Randy and Phoebe Vosbeck say it seems like they’ve known each other forever, they face some ups and downs. “You do have disagreements now and then,” said Randy. “So, what you’ve got to remember is, if you’re wrong, apologize. But if you’re right, shut up.” His joke triggered laughter from his wife and two other couples who live at Vi at Highlands Ranch, a senior living community. Vi aimed to spread love and joy on Valentine’s Day with an event that featured a cookie decorating station, photo booth, raffle, Hershey’s Kisses and handwritten notes. Black-and-white wedding photos were intertwined with red hearts in a shared living room. The couples were taken back in time and were reminded of their wedding cakes, lavish dresses and handsomely-

dressed grooms. The Vosbecks celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last summer and enjoyed a replica of their wedding cake. The couple met in high school and have stayed by each other’s sides. Randy was in the Marine Corps, had an architectural practice near Washington D.C. for some time before he and his wife moved to Vail to enjoy skiing. When thinking about their time together, Randy said the longer it goes, the easier it is to get along – and a sense of humor helps. That idea was echoed by the other couples. Mary Lou Laubach said she loves her husband Bruce’s sense of humor, and also his cooking. Another thing she loves about him is that he respects her. “He’s pushed and helped and supported every project that I’ve ever gotten into,” said Mary Lou. As for Bruce, he said that Mary Lou is everything to him. Asked what it was like to marry her, he said, “It is the greatest thing I ever did.” Bruce and Mary Lou attended Rice University in Texas. Bruce was a senior when he met Mary Lou, who was a freshman, and was her lab assistant in biology class. That’s where it started.

“It was pure love,” said Bruce. On Aug. 16, 1956, a photo captures Mary Lou in a layered wedding dress and Bruce in a white jacket and black bow tie. The two are coming out of the church arm in arm with big smiles. The couple has been married for 67 years, but Bruce said it feels like it’s been longer – in a good way. In that time, they grew their family, having daughters and grandchildren. Bruce was in the Air Force and moved around a lot, which made life fun. Following numerous visits to family who had moved to Colorado, Bruce and Mary Lou decided to make the state their home, too. Another couple, Dick and Judy Merkel say they have been on a blind date that’s lasted 35 years. Dick was a hockey player when one of his teammates said he knew a girl that he had to go out with. And, after putting it off for about two months, Dick finally called Judy. While on the phone, Judy asked if they could meet at a restaurant, but asked Dick how she would know it was him. He said he would be the goofy guy with the pink carnation on. But Dick ended up picking Judy up instead. They went to the former Tivoli Deer in Kittredge.

“I knew when I first saw her … I’m in trouble,” said Dick. The couple talked the entire evening, learning they were both previously divorced and that they only lived a couple blocks away from each other. They sat at their table for so long, that finally Dick got a tap on his shoulder. It was the owner of the restaurant, who said, “If I give you a bottle of wine, will you go home?” As Dick looked up, the restaurant had emptied and the staff were waiting to go home. The next morning they made plans to meet after work and from that moment on, they saw each other every night. That Christmas, Judy pulled out her son’s fourth grade yearbook. She asked him about a girl who wrote across an entire page. Turns out, the little girl was Dick’s daughter. “Our kids went to grade school together and knew each other,” said Judy. “But we never knew each other.” Each year on Sept. 1, the anniversary of their blind date, they go back to that restaurant. It’s now called the Black Hat Cattle Company and the owner plays a song for the couple: “A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)” by Marty Robbins.

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As 2023 came to a close, a new restaurant specializing in Peruvian cuisine opened its doors to Lone Tree and beyond. The Red Llama, which started as a small catering business in 2019, combines the co-owners Jhordano Vásquez and Marisol Armas’ culinary experience and their love of Peru. “Our purpose is getting a good image and a good representation of our country — how beautiful our country is and how really good and very tasteful and amazing Peruvian food is,” Armas told Colorado Community Media. Born in Lima, Peru, Vásquez studied culinary arts and became a chef while living there. Armas, who was born in Denver, grew up in the restaurant industry. She worked at the

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0194 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:24:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DONALD R ERMEL Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/27/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 5/28/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015034703 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $152,280.45 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 33A-C, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-B, 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 1235 Carlyle Park Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-5668 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-031247

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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: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 12/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Legal Notice No. 2023-0194 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0210 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/28/2023 8:25:00 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: TYLER WEAVER AND STEPHANIE WEAVER Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/26/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 11/13/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012086645 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $211,127.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $129,695.47 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, BLOCK 4, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 17, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1744 E Brookside Dr, Littleton, 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, April 17, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in

CARLY IMBROGNO Colorado Registration #: 59553 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009738550 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0210 First Publication: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0204 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/7/2023 8:16:00 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: WILLIAM LESLIE IV Original Beneficiary: ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A., dba VECTRA BANK COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A., dba VECTRA BANK COLORADO Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/27/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 10/11/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022066559 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $160,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $160,074.12 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 installments of principal and interest, together with 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 82, HIGHLANDS RANCH – FILING NO. 150, 4TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9600 Firenze Way, 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, April 3, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 2/8/2024 Last Publication: 3/7/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/7/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DOUGLAS W. BROWN Colorado Registration #: 10429 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 101E , GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: Attorney File #: 3230-157 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0204 First Publication: 2/8/2024 Last Publication: 3/7/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0198 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:26:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: Ha Nguyen and Nang Long Original Beneficiary: Credit Union of Colorado Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Credit Union of Colorado Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/7/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 6/13/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022041713 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $195,252.62 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 installment payments of principal, interest, taxes and/or insurance as provided for in the Revolving Credit Deed of Trust and Credit Agreement. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A

FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 177, Highlands Ranch Filing No. 122-G, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 4575 Hunterwood Drive, Littleton, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: IMAN TEHRANI Colorado Registration #: 44076 514 KIMBARK STREET: P.O. BOX 298 , LONGMONT, COLORADO 80502-0298 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: Long *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0198 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0205 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/19/2023 8:32:00 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: SEUL KI CHOI Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/22/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 12/23/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022078293

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DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $587,920.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $583,019.89 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or 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 Sixty-Eight (68) of Hunting Hill 1, 9th Amendment, recorded September 16, 2019 as Reception No. 2019060094 of the Official Record of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 2220 Santini Trl Unit A, 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, April 17, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/19/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ARICYN J. DALL Colorado Registration #: 51467 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 23CO00483-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2023-0205 First Publication: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0209 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/28/2023 8:22:00 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: LEE ANN KNUTSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONAL MORTGAGE CENTER DBA PRICELINEMORTGAGE, A FLORIDA CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2000 Recording Date of DOT: 6/7/2000 Reception No. of DOT: 00039182 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $163,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $91,876.64 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 101-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9778 S. Bucknell Way, 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, April 17, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to

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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: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

CARLY IMBROGNO Colorado Registration #: 59553 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009983420

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

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

Legal Notice No. 2023-0209 First Publication: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 12/28/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0193 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2023 9:05:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: NADIA E. ALONSO Original Beneficiary: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/17/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 9/23/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021109370 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $76,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $77,379.43 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 290, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10334 Hunterwood Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-030797 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0193 First Publication: 1/25/2024 Last Publication: 2/22/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0206 To Whom It May Concern: On 12/19/2023 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: NANG LONG AND HA NGUYEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/9/2017 Recording Date of DOT: 12/1/2017 Reception No. of DOT: 2017081305 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $364,265.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $329,640.78

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 177, HIGHLANDS RANCH 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4575 Hunterwood Drive , 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, April 17, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/19/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 23-030934 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0206 First Publication: 2/22/2024 Last Publication: 3/21/2024 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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