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Offering up a wealth of diversity Far East Center, located on the corner of Alameda and Federal, is a Denver landmark representing the diversity of the area. The center is set up like an outdoor mall and is home to many different establishments. One can go shopping for authentic Southeast Asian ingredients at Little Saigon Market or search for an idol or plant to bring peace to your home at Truong An Gifts. The center also features many restaurants for diners who are looking for a taste of home or something different for date night. Many of the establishments are familyowned with employees ready to help you pick the perfect item. “There’s so much to learn,” said Jacqueline Cuda, a Washington Park resident. PHOTOS BY IAN WARREN

Michael Ye, of Truong An Gifts, talks to customers about a prosperity plant they had just bought. Truong An Gifts “opened in 1983 and was the first Asian gift shop in Colorado,” according to the shop’s website. “So great to have the diversity...that’s what we love about Denver,” Jacqueline Cuda said after buying the prosperity plant. Ms. Cuda came from the Wash Park area to visit the store. Truong An Gifts is located at 333 S. Federal Blvd. #116. They are open seven days a week 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Chinees lanterns hang from the ceiling in Truong An Gifts. Along with Asian gifts, the store features beauty supplies and snacks.

A man prepares to leave Little Saigon Market. The front counter of the market functions not only as a checkout but also as a place of socializing where a mixture of English and Asian dialects can be heard.

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‘We are hoping communities will see the possibility of what we’re moving toward and not just what they’re losing.’ Barbara O’Brien, school board member | Page 2 INSIDE

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DPS urging overhaul of school-closure policy Board members would be put in position of voting on whether to close facilities By Eric Gorski Chalkbeat.org

As many as seven low-performing Denver public schools could face closure if the school board approves major revisions to how it decides the fate of struggling schools. The board is expected to vote in April on changes to its year-old school closure policy, an effort to right the ship after last year’s process resulted in confusion and criticism. At a work session last week, Denver Public Schools staff recommended changes that include drawing a brighter line for determining which schools would be initially considered for closure, and eliminating use of a subjective “school quality review” as the final step in recommending a school’s fate. The overhaul would put a majority of board members in the politically fraught position of voting in September to close schools, less than two months before they are up for reelection. All seven schools now in danger would be spared if they show enough improvement. But they would be eligible for closure if they earn the lowest ranking, “red,” on the district’s next school performance ratings, due out in September. The schools are: • Abraham Lincoln High, a districtrun school in southwest Denver • Beach Court Elementary, a districtrun school in northwest Denver • Castro Elementary, a district-run school in southwest Denver • Cesar Chavez Academy, a northwest Denver K-8 charter school • The Math and Science Leadership Academy, a union-designed, teacherled and district-managed elementary school in southwest Denver • Venture Prep High School, a northeast Denver charter school • West Early College, a district-run school that narrowly staved off closure in the last go-around The revamped policy would create more time for community engage-

ment, DPS says. Last year, a delay in the release of state test scores held up the process, and the district was criticized for giving schools just seven weeks’ notice about the possibility of closure. The state’s largest school district has closed low-performing schools for years. The policy put into practice last year was meant to be more fact-based and less political. Schools were recommended for closure vote based on the following criteria: • Whether they rank in the bottom 5 percent of schools based on multiple years of school ratings and aren’t exempt from the policy because they’re in the midst of a significant intervention meant to boost performance; • Whether they failed to show an adequate amount of growth on the most recent state tests; • And whether they scored fewer than 25 out of 40 points on a school quality review. Schools that met all three criteria were recommended for closure or “restart,” which means keeping the buildings open but with new programs, leadership and staff. The school board, using the policy, voted in December to close one school building and restart two others. The board is considering major changes to two of the three criteria, with only the piece about showing adequate growth on state tests remaining untouched. District staff recommended no longer using the “bottom 5 percent of schools” measure to first identify schools, saying it creates uncertainty by being so tied to how other schools perform. Instead, a “persistently low performing school” would be defined as one that receives: • Two consecutive “red” ratings on the district’s school performance rating system, which is based primarily on how students perform on state standardized tests. The ratings are blue (the highest), green, yellow, orange and red (the lowest). • A “red” rating on the most recent scorecard, preceded by either “orange” or “red” ratings on the two preceding ones. Any schools rated “green” in 2014 would be protected from closure this

year. Schools in the midst of a significant intervention would remain exempt. The board also will vote on scrapping the use of independent school quality reviews as the final piece of the puzzle in deciding whether a school is recommended for closure or restart. Those scores became controversial after the board voted to close Gilpin Montessori School in northeast Denver. Gilpin supporters filed an open records request that showed the school’s score had been changed from passing to failing before its review was finalized, and didn’t believe the district’s explanation that the changes were routine. The process would have a new timeline, too. Schools facing possible closure votes in fall 2017 already have been notified, kicking off a process in which “DPS staff shall actively engage families and others about school performance, improvement efforts and enrollment health.” The next school performance ratings are due out in September, and the school board would vote on closures the very same month under the proposed timeline. That puts the school board in the precarious position of deciding schools’ fate not long after they get their latest school performance ratings. DPS officials, however, say that the change in criteria will give schools in danger of closure a full year’s notice in the future, and that past performance is well-known. The changes also would allow the board to select operators of replacement programs sooner and allow those programs to launch earlier, district officials said. However, that would limit the pool of potential providers to those who were previously approved. “We are hoping communities will see the possibility of what we’re moving toward and not just what they’re losing,” said school board member Barbara O’Brien. Alison Wadle, a Gilpin Montessori parent who helped lead community opposition to the board’s decision to close the school, sees flaws in the district’s second pass at the policy — including the promise to spend more

time on community engagement. “DPS has just shown over and over and over again that they are not skilled at engaging in deep community engagement,” she said. “That feels very hollow.” Wadle said removing the school quality review as a factor would give even greater weight to test scores while missing possible impacts of more recent improvement efforts. And if a school does need to be taken over, limiting the playing field to alreadyapproved providers means charter schools would have a leg up and community-designed schools would not get an opportunity, she said. Jeani Frickey Saito, executive director of Stand for Children, a pro-reform group that works with families, said it’s critical for the district to improve communication to school communities, and that she “takes the district at its word” about getting better. “I would hope that the district has learned and has really listened to the communities about the process,” Frickey Saito said. “I think there continues to be a disconnect about how the district perceives the conversation and how the communities are perceiving the conversations.” That the school board could be voting on closures shortly before an election was raised at last week’s work session by Lisa Flores, who represents northwest and west Denver. Flores, who is not up for re-election, called the proposed timeline best for students. But she said a vote to close schools, no matter the engagement, “is not going to play well in a community election.” “You are going to cycle through board members — this is my fear — and not build that institutional knowledge and advocacy I think is really important,” Flores said. “Change is very important, and I just want to be eyes wide open about what that means.” None of her colleagues at the work session addressed the political consequences. Those up for re-election in November are at-large representative O’Brien, central Denver representative Mike Johnson, southwest Denver representative Rosemary Rodriguez and northeast Denver representative Rachele Espiritu, who was appointed to fill a vacancy.

Colorado House measure would expedite immigrant license renewals By James Anderson Associated Press

Colorado has issued driver’s licenses to unauthorized immigrant residents since 2014, and lawmakers acted March 15 to make it easier to renew them when the first of those licenses start expiring in August. A bill approved by the House Local Government Committee would expedite the process, in part by allowing drivers to renew online or by mail, as U.S. citizens do, with proof of residency in Colorado.

The bill aims to avoid worsening what is already a months-long waiting period for those seeking an appointment at just three Department of Motor Vehicles offices across the state that issue the special licenses. It also seeks to expand the pool of potential drivers by allowing people to use Social Security numbers — obtained through work or student visas and by those protected from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — to obtain Colorado licenses. The bill was sent to the House Appro-

priations Committee on a 10-2 vote. Twelve states and the District of Columbia offer special licenses to unauthorized immigrants. Supporters say the licenses ensure immigrants know driving laws and help keep them insured. Opponents say they sanction illegal immigration. In 2013, Colorado authorized licenses, ID cards and instruction permits for those who could provide individual taxpayer identification numbers, which are issued to immigrants by the IRS to pay taxes. The law inadvertently omitted those with Social Security numbers

from applying, said bill co-sponsor Jonathan Singer, a Longmont Democrat. Applicants must provide documented proof of residency and an affidavit declaring they’ve applied or intend to apply for citizenship. The licenses are effective for three years, and the first were issued on Aug. 1, 2014. Since then, more than 29,000 driver licenses and 4,500 learners’ permits have been issued to people unable to demonstrate they’re in the U.S. legally, said Sarah Werner, spokeswoman for the Department of Revenue, which oversees the DMV.

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Disruption can be just the thing to shake off unproductive ways WINNING WORDS

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t is probably fair to say that none of us likes to be disrupted. We really don’t like to be disrupted when we are engaged in a project or important conversation. Untimely disruptions in our workflow or in our conversations can even lead us to the point of frustration and anger. In 1995 the term “disruptive technology” was introduced to the business world. And following “disruptive technology” came “disruptive force,” and “disruptive innovation.” All pointing toward the development of a product or service that will disrupt the status quo in the way we do business. These would usually start out small or slowly, and then change the way the entire world does business, communicates, thinks, and behaves. As I listened to a speaker talk about the concept of disruptiveness in the business world, and even for the general population, I couldn’t help but think of my own status quo or comfort zone. What could I do in my own life that would be disruptive to the way I go about working and living? After all, I really am a routine kind of guy. I usually do not deviate from my day-to-day plans as they have been

successful so far. I know what I like and what I don’t like, and I know what my goals are and what I would still like to achieve. And as I listened to the speaker talking about the aspects of disruption and the positive impact of disruption, I also thought about a book I had read by Marshall Goldsmith, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.” Great book if you haven’t read it yet. After the conference I came home and started to think about my belief systems and how they impact my personal and professional world. And I had to ask myself if maybe I have started to develop self-limiting beliefs. Beliefs that were so ingrained in my everyday routine that perhaps they needed a little disruption. And although I talked about disruptive technology, disruptive force, and disruptive innovation, I decided that the disruption I needed most in my life was to just break out of and away from my routine. I wanted something that could start out small and slow, and then take traction, and build momentum over time. Something that would help me achieve a higher level of success in my personal life, my business life, and my spiritual life.

So in the past the word “disruption” or “being disrupted” always carried a kind of negative connotation for me. Now I welcome it, I look for new ways and ideas of doing even the simplest of tasks. Although usually very curious by nature, the whole idea of looking for productive disruptions in my life has led me even greater curiosity and I find myself asking even more questions than I normally would because now instead of avoiding disruptions I am seeking them out. Not just any disruptions, but productive disruptions. So how about you? Are you benefiting from the disruptive technologies, forces, and innovations that continue to be found or developed? Could you use a little productive disruption in your own life? Either way I would love to hear all about it as gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can allow ourselves to be open to new ideas and ways of doing things at home or at work, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

When a man loves a dachshund, he’ll spend his very last dime QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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If you believe in dog years, Smitty is 13 going on 91. I believe in dog ears. If you have ever taken a long look (he said) at a dachshund, you know that they have long, hanging ears. What’s that for? It’s not a genetic whim. My son was bred to hunt underground animals, by digging into their burrows. Long ears keep the flying dirt out of their ear canals. Smitty doesn’t know anything about this. He is not a hunter, unless there is such a thing as hunting for naps. Dachshunds are teased in films, commercials, cartoons, and endlessly in person. We don’t stand for it. It’s bullying. Try bullying a pit bull instead. See where that gets you. You might be amused by a dachshund in a foam rubber hot dog bun with foam rubber mustard, but not us. I’d enact a law against costuming dogs. Buy a doll. Don’t buy a dog and put a hat on it. Sweaters are fine. However, sweaters with cute sayings sewn into them are not. “Get a long little doggie,” is unacceptable. “Stretch limo”? Jail. “Happy Halloweenie”? Prison.

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Sure, dachshunds are odd looking, and we like to tease anything that is odd looking. Just don’t do it around us. Smitty doesn’t know it, but he’s my No. 1 antidote, and the reason why I can get through the Sunday paper without shouting my hair off. I half-envy him. He is completely uniformed. Doesn’t know, doesn’t care. He cares about loving and being loved in return. Which brings me to Nat King Cole and his song “Nature Boy.” It’s not one of my favorite Nat King Cole songs. It sounds a little too transcendental, like the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi or a Dyson vacuum cleaner commercial. But Nat King Cole’s voice makes anything sound better. I’d like to hear him sing this column. “Nature Boy” starts out, “There was a boy, a very strange, enchanted boy.” I don’t think Smitty is particularly strange or enchanted. However, the song continues, “Then one day, a magic day, he passed my way.” It was a magic day when we met. Badger, also a dachshund, had just died. Smitty and I made eye contact at the shelter. He nodded, I nodded, and I took him home.

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According to a Department of Agriculture report, it costs $233,610 to raise a child from birth through 17 (therefore, not including college). Owning a dog is somewhat less expensive, but it’s not cheap. Smitty’s sticker price was just $135.00. A bargain. But since then, his tab is over $10,000. It includes major back surgery, daycare, overnight boarding, assorted medical repairs, food and treats, and tap classes. His legacy will continue to be costly, owing to incontinence. His, not mine. Yet. The carpet will have to be replaced. The hardwood floor will have to be refinished. We all have to find our own antidotes these days. I raise a cup of coffee and toast my antidotes every Sunday morning now. I have to. There is no comfort or relief in the paper. When it comes to a momentary vacation from the bedlam of existence, there is nothing better than an oblivious dachshund, who doesn’t know a scoundrel from Shinola. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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- Jervay Green completes a fastbreak for George Washington during the March 10 Class 5A state basketball tournament final four game against ThunderRidge. Green scored 12 points as George Washington won 61-56. The Patriots then fell to Eaglecrest 53-47 in the state title game on March 11. TOM MUNDS

Arenado stacks up with best in majors Every once in a while, Nolan Arenado runs across a story that mentions his name and makes him shake his head. “I don’t know where some of it comes from,” the Colorado Rockies All-Star third baseman laughed. Being the face of a franchise and doing so many cool things, facts sometimes get intermingled with good fiction. Fact: He did go to Cuba this offseason to visit his roots. Fiction: The four-time Gold Glover didn’t demand the Rockies switch to a lighter shade of purple on their uniforms this season. Fact: He contemplated playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic before joining Team USA. Undisputed fact: He stacks up with baseball’s best.

Arenado is coming off a season in which he led the majors in RBIs (133) and tied for the NL lead in homers (41). Those are lofty stats, but Arenado feels confident he can replicate them. “If I stay on the field, the numbers will be there,” said Arenado, who played in a career-high 160 games last season as he finished fifth in the NL MVP voting. “I believe I can do some good things. I want to better with atbats, be better on the road, be better against better pitching. I believe I’m very capable of doing those things.” No matter how good he hits, there will always be a faction of fans that thinks of him as a fielder first. He appreciates that sentiment and is typically good for at least one highlightreel play a game at third base. It’s been that way since he came up in 2013 and captured his first Gold Glove — an award he’s never relinquished. SEE ROCKIES, P6

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Bear Creek Lake Park is a big place, and it takes a lot of people to keep the 2,600 acres in the best condition for visitors. So for the eighth year, park rangers hosted a volunteer fair on March 7, at the Bear Creek Lake visitor center. “I don’t know how we’d run the park without them,” said park ranger Jody Morse. “We’re looking for people with a willingness and time to give their time.” Lakewood residents and outdoor enthusiasts learned about the different volunteer areas, like mountain bike patrol, trail crew and wildlife

Erik Nilsen, natural resources specialist with Lakewood, explains to potential volunteers the kind of tasks that constitute the trail crew and wildlife monitoring during the Bear Creek Lake Park volunteer fair. CLARKE READER monitors, hose patrol and naturalists and park stewards.

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Sprafke, Lakewood’s regional parks supervisor. “With volunteers, we’re able to have an extra presence in parks, and it allows staff to tackle projects we wouldn’t get to otherwise.” The park needs volunteers year-round, Morse explained, especially with Earth Day, National Trails Day and the busy summer months all coming down the pike. “I’ve been volunteering at the park for a little more than a year,” said Dina Klancir, one of the park’s mountain bike patrollers, who was on hand to answer questions about donating time to Bear Creek Lake. “We ride the trails to check

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“I take a lot of pride in helping my pitchers out,” Arenado said. “I work extremely hard to be good in the field.” This eased his mind in the offseason: A $29.5 million, two-year contract to avoid arbitration. “Now all I have to worry about is going out there and getting ready to play,” said Arenado, who turns 26 on April 16. This spring, the Rockies headed into camp with something that’s been a little foreign to them lately — expectations. With the arrival of manager Bud Black, another powerful bat in the lineup with first-baseman-in-training Ian Desmond, and a bona fide closer in Greg Holland — he’s returning from elbow surgery — the Rockies are a trendy pick to challenge for a playoff spot.

conditions and remind people about trail etiquette, among other things,” she said. “We also like to share things people may not know — like it’s actually bikers who are supposed to yield to hikers, not the other way around.” During the fair, the trail crew and wildlife monitor station was the most popular, probably because it means people get to look for wildlife, Morse said. For others, the fair was just a chance to see what kind of opportunities are out there. “I’ve never been here before,” said Lakewood resident Linda King. “But I was just curious what options were available.”

“It’s definitely a different vibe,” Arenado said. “When you have new things, new people around, you can’t wait to come to the ball park.” Recently, the Rockies unveiled jerseys featuring a different shade of purple. There were internet rumors that Arenado was the impetus for the color swap, that he didn’t like the darker version. “Extremely false, honestly,” Arenado good-naturedly said. “I would never sit here and say, `We better change the color of purple or I won’t be happy.’ Whatever has more wins, that’s the jersey I want.” One more fact: He approached legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully to sign his bat after hitting his 40th homer at Dodger Stadium last season. It’s a cherished memento. “That shows what kind of person he is, that he takes the time for me — a Rockies player,” Arenado said. “It meant a lot to me, especially being from California.”

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All persons having claims against the Abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Dated this 1st day of March, 2017. RICHARD A. PERKINS Personal Representative to the Estate 3865 Elmhurst Place Boulder, Colorado 80305 Home Phone: 303.915-1824 Legal Notice No.: 8010 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul A. Babish, aka Paul Anthony Babish, Deceased Case Number 2016PR31238 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 10, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Todd W. Babish Co-Personal Representative 5932 Van Gordon Street Arvada, CO 80004 Legal Notice No.: 8022 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jean M. Watt, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30047 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 13, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Richard H. Watt, Personal Representative 17313 E. Weaver Drive Aurora, CO 800016 Legal Notice No.: 8023 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 9, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Christy P. Clark Personal Representative 4355 Newland Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No.: 8037 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GIUSEPPINA CARMOSINO, also known as JOSEPHINE CARMOSINO, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30220 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 17, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Vincent A. Carmosino, Personal Representative 5376 Bristol Lane Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No.: 8038 First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Elaine Spoeneman, Deceased Case Number 2017-PR-30260 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 17, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Sally Megeath Personal Representative c/o Barbara E. Cashman, Esq. Barbara Cashman, LLC 4 West Dry Creek Cir., #100 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone Number: 720-242-8133 E-mail: Barb@DenverElderLaw.org Legal Notice No.: 8039 First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Hunt Gorishek, aka William H. Gorishek, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR30183

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Delbert Eugene Tincher, also known as Delbert E. Tincher, also known as Delbert Tincher and Del Tincher, Deceased Case Number 2017PR30228

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Probate Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Frank J. Gorishek, III Personal Representative 20 Clevedon Cr. Bella Vista, AR 72715

Peni Mae Bartlett, Personal Representative 6686 Esmeralda Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80108

Legal Notice No.: 8025 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roy David Wendelin, a/k/a R. David Wendelin, Deceased Case Number: 2017PR0102

Legal Notice No.: 8041 First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice Denver Probate Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado Court Address: 1437 Bannock Street Denver, Colorado 80202 In the Matter of the Estate of: ROSE B. CARRICK, a/k/a ROSE CARRICK, Deceased. Attorney for Personal Representative/Estate: Tamra K. Waltemath, #19024 Tamra K. Waltemath, P.C. 3843 West 73rd Avenue Westminster, Colorado 80030 Phone Number: (303) 657-0360 Fax Number: (303) 429-2552 E-mail: tamra@waltemathlawoffice.com Case Number: 17PR30202 Division/Courtroom: Probate NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 8.8 ****** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. *******

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To All Interested Persons: A non-appearance hearing on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative and Order of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative (name of Motion/Petition and proposed Order) is set at the following date, time and location: Date: April 20, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m. Address: 1437 Bannock Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 Date: March 15, 2017 /s/Tamra K. Waltemath Original signatures on file in law office of Tamra K. Waltemath ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached Motion/Petition and proposed Order must file a written objection with the Court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the Court may take action on the Motion/Petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required shall result in the dismissal of the objection with prejudice without further hearing. Legal Notice No.: 8043 First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 6, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jennifer Burrell, aka Jennifer T. Burrell, aka Jennifer Thomas Burrell, and Jennifer Gail Thomas, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 30153 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 9, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Richard A. Burrell Personal Representative 1401 Delgany Street, No. 204 Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No: 8020 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lucinda Grine, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 000521 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 10, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Bernice Grine & Bennie Grine Co-Personal Representatives c/o The Weikel Law Firm PC 5860 S. Curtice Street Littleton, Colorado 80120 Legal Notice No: 8021 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Delbert Lee Owens, aka Delbert L. Owens, aka Del Owens, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 52 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 15, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Julie Peter Personal Representative P.O. Box 1345 Arvada, Colorado 80001 Legal Notice No: 8024 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 23, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard A. Culver, A/K/A Richard Allan Culver, A/K/A Richard Culver, Deceased

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of Denver County, Colorado or on or before July 17, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Anne M. Culver, Personal Representative 1123 Poplar St. Denver, CO 80220 Legal Notice No: 8040 First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sandra Idona Waldman, aka Sandra I. Waldman, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030136 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before July 16, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Eric Waldman Personal Representative 2861 S. Xanadu Way Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Notice No: 8042 First Publication: March 16, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.: If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Peak Property and Casualty Insurance Corporation: NAIC Number 18139 Address: 1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $46,998,734.04 Liabilities: $8,028,888.13 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $38,969,845.91 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Peak Property and Casualty Insurance Corporation, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016. Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8027 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT

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Department of Misc. Private Legals Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance

SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.:

If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Sentry Casualty Company NAIC Number: 28460 Address: 1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481

Assets: $296,164,830.80 Liabilities: $224,387,916.47 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $71,776,914.33 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Sentry Casualty Company, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as al Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016.

Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8028 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016

FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.:

If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Sentry Select Insurance Company NAIC Number: 21180 Address: 1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $706,950,589.59 Liabilities: $475,567,167.62 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $231,383,421.97 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Sentry Select Insurance Company, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016.

Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8029 First Publication: March 9, 2017

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016.

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Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8029 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to 10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016

FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO 10-3-109(2), C.R.S.:

If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Middlesex Insurance Company NAIC Number:23434 Address:1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $717,686,454.69 Liabilities $470,869,299.18 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $246,817,155.51 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Middlesex Insurance Company organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.:

If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Florists’ Mutual Insurance Company NAIC Number: 13978 Address: #1 Horticultural Lane Edwardsville, Illinois 62025 Assets: $123,694,847.86 Liabilities: $100,983,802.71 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $22,711,045.15 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Florists’ Mutual Insurance Company, organized under the laws of Illinois, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016.

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with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

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Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016.

Legal Notice No.: 8031 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance

Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.: If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Viking Insurance Company of Wisconsin NAIC Number: 13137 Address: 1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $408,911,990.08 Liabilities: $230,742,029.56 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $178,169,960,52 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Viking Insurance Company of Wisconsin, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016. Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8032 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.: If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Dairyland Insurance Company NAIC Number: 21164 Address: 1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $1,272,807,049.62 Liabilities: $797,376,418.56 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $475,430,631.06 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Dairyland Insurance Company, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Den-

Legal Notice No.: 8033 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.: If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Sentry Insurance, a Mutual Company NAIC Number: 24988 Address: 1800 North Pint Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $7,587,291,178.88 Liabilities: $2,863,778,154.92 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $4,723,513,023.96 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016. Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8034 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.: If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Sentry Life Insurance Company NAIC Number: 68810 Address: 1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $6,092,874,171.14 Liabilities: $5,829,902,407.91 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $262,971,763.23 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Sentry Life Insurance Company, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Life and Health insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

ance Company, organized under the laws of Wisconsin, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Life and Health insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016. Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8035 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.: If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Parker Centennial Assurance Company NAIC Number:71099 Address: 1800 North Point Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 Assets: $90,785,865.13 Liabilities $44,301,437.75 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus : $46,484,427.38 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Parker Centennial Assurance Company, organized under the laws of Wisconsin subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Life and Health insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016. Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8036 First Publication: March 9, 2017 Last Publication: March 30, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Homeowners of America Insurance Company, organized under the laws of Texas, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a General Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended.

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If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Radian Mortgage Assurance Inc. NAIC Number: 30872 Address: 1601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

Assets: $8,643,468 Liabilities $20,135 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus : $8,623,333 Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Radian Mortgage Assurance Inc., organized under the laws of Pennsylvania, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a Mortgage Guaranty Insurer insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is otherwise revoked, canceled or suspended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of my office to be affixed at the City and County of Denver this first day of March, 2016. Marguerite Salazar, Commissioner of Insurance Legal Notice No.: 8045 First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 13, 2017 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

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COLORADO Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Insurance Marguerite Salazar Commissioner of Insurance

Probate Court of Denver, Colorado 1437 Bannock St. Rm 230 Denver, Colorado 80202

SYNOPSIS OF ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION Required pursuant to §10-3-109(1), C.R.S. FOR YEAR 2016 FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY MARCH 1 WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES PURSUANT TO §10-3-109(2), C.R.S.: If any annual report or statement from any entity regulated by the Division of Insurance is not filed by the date specified by law or by rules and regulations of the commissioner, the commissioner may assess a penalty of up to one hundred dollars per day for each day after the date an annual statement or report is due from any such entity. Corporate Name: Homeowners of America Insurance Company NAIC Number: 12536 Address: 1333 Corporate Drive, Suite 325 Irving, Texas 75038 Assets: $42,680,148 Liabilities: $23,617,702 Capital and Surplus/Policyholder Surplus: $19,062,446

In the Interests of: Gavin Skylar Soom Attorney: David P. Reiter, PC #16585 David Reiter, 1660 S. Albion #309, Denver, CO 80222 Case Number: 2017PR30225 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Yelena Serioglo and Bradley Soom Last Known Address, if any: Unknown

A hearing on Guardianship of a Minor for Guardianship of a Minor will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued. Date: May 4, 2017 Time: 10:00 am Courtroom or Division: 300 Probate Court of Denver, Colorado 1437 Bannock St. Denver, Colorado 80202 Legal Notice No.: 8046 First Publication: March 23, 2017 Last Publication: April 6, 2017 Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

Division of Insurance Certificate of Authority TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the Homeowners of America Insurance Company, organized under the laws of Texas, subject to its Articles of Incorporation or other fundamental organizational documents and in consideration of its compliance with the laws of Colorado, is hereby licensed to transact business as a General Property and Casualty insurance company, as provided by the Insurance Laws of Colorado, as amended, so long as the insurer continues to conform to the authority granted by its Certificate and its corporate articles, or its Certificate is

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