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It’s any-bunny’s game

Four retail marijuana shops opening in Golden

City determining how to spend future excise tax revenues

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Local park district’s Easter egg hunt a hopping good time

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Saturday before Easter always comes with great egg-pectations, and April 8 was no di erent as thousands of families across the Golden and Lakewood areas attended local Easter egg hunts.

e Applewood area’s Maple Grove Park was packed with 400-500 attendees, as families counted down the seconds until 10 a.m. on the dot.

When opening Golden to retail marijuana last summer, o cials decided to limit it to four licensees in city limits. Now, all four licenses are in the nal stages of approval. e city’s rst retail dispensar y opened this week, and the other three plan to open by summer. If so, Golden’s estimating $250,000 in marijuana excise tax revenues for 2023.

At a recent City Council meeting, city sta said the four licensees are:

Golden Alternative Medicine, also known as Verts Neighborhood Dispensary, at 511 Orchard St.; Outcrop Dispensary at 18475 West Colfax Ave.; IgadI Dispensary at 791 Pine Ridge Road; and e Fireplace at 17120 W. Colfax Ave.

In November 2021, city voters gave a green light to the limited retail sales of marijuana to adults (2A), as well as a 6% excise tax (2B) on its commercial sale.

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Patty McConnell holds up Beckett, 1, to meet the Easter Bunny during Saturday morning’s easter egg event at Maple Grove Park.

Photos by Sara Hertwig

A line of girls call out how many golden eggs they see as they wait for the Easter egg hunt to begin at Maple Grove Park.

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When the hour arrived, children tore under the boundary tape to nab all the colorful eggs littering the ground.

e Prospect Recreation & Park District set out more than 3,000 eggs, including 150 golden eggs that allowed children to pick out toys at the prize booth. e Easter bunny also attended, creating the perfect photo op for the youngsters.

Organizers noted that this year’s attendance was back to pre-pandemic levels, and were happy to see how many families had walked to the event.

District Manager Kyle Parker, who joined the PRPD about two weeks ago, said this is the district’s big springtime event. Its biggest one of the year is Pumpkin Fest, which will be Oct. 7 at Fairmount Park.

PRPD’s boundaries are in unincorporated Je erson County between Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge and Arvada. It operates eight parks with two more under construction, and also runs the Applewood Golf Course. For more information on the district, its amenities and programs, visit prospectdistrict.org.

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Parents raise the starting line tape as the race to collect Easter eggs at Maple Grove Park begins. The event put on by Prospect Recreation and Park District saw between 400-500 people come out this year. Photo by Sara Hertwig

A parent watches as Easter eggs are quickly scooped up and hidden away in baskets and bags during Saturday morning’s event at Maple Grove Park.

Golden eggs were turned in and exchanged for prizes during Saturday morning’s Easter egg event at Maple Grove Park. Photos by Sara Hertwig

Kyle Parker, District Manager for the Prospect Recreation and Park Disctrict, gives the o cial countdown at Saturday morning’s Easter egg hunt in Maple Grove Park.

Co-defendant pleads guilty on fatal dog attack case

April 3 court appearance.

port and died on Sept. 17.

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A 30-year-old man has pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog after his and his girlfriend’s pit bulls attacked her 12-year-old son and killed her 88-year-old grandmother last fall.

Victor Bentley, who owned one of the two dogs involved in the attack, received deferred judgment on the charges for two years and 100 hours of community service during his

Kayla Mooney, Bentley’s girlfriend and the mother of the 12-yearold boy, owned the other dog and pleaded guilty to the same charges last month. She also received two years’ deferred judgment and 100 hours of community service.

On Sept. 14, Golden police o cers responded to reports of an animal bite in the 15700 block of West First Avenue. O cers found two pit bulls attacking 88-year-old Mary Gehring in Mooney’s backyard. Gehring and Mooney’s children had stopped by the house, and when the dogs attacked, the children went to call for help.

After additional o cers arrived and held o the dogs, paramedics transported Gehring to St. Anthony Hospital. She was taken o life sup-

Mooney’s son was taken to Children’s Hospital but was released a few days later.

e dogs were captured and later euthanized.

Golden doesn’t have dog breed ban laws but does require owners to have their dogs licensed and vaccinated. Both dogs involved were up-to-date on their shots, according to the arrest a davit.

During Bentley’s April 3 court appearance, the prosecutors noted how the 12-year-old’s father didn’t agree with the resolution for Mooney or Bentley, believing the sentencing should’ve been harsher.

Bentley’s defense attorney stated that in the seven years Bentley owned his dog, the dog had never been aggressive toward people and

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had only gotten into ghts with other dogs twice.

Judge Lindsay VanGilder noted how one of the conditions for Bentley’s plea is that he can’t own a dog for at least a year and must take a dog ownership class, among other conditions.

If he violates any of them, he could receive the maximum sentence for the charges, she explained. If he doesn’t, though, the case against him will be dismissed in spring 2025.

Before making her ruling, VanGilder re ected on the gravity of Gehring’s death and the 12-yearold’s injuries, saying, “ e outcome here is tragic.”

However, she felt that the plea agreement between the prosecution and the defense was “a valuable option,” and accepted it.

Some Thoughts on War & Peace As Rita and I Vacation in Eastern Europe

As I write this on Sunday evening, Rita and I are midway through our cruise of the Danube River from the Black Sea to Vienna. We just had a home visit and meal with four other couples at a home in Croatia. Our hostess earns extra money by hosting such tourist visits.

Her home was largely destroyed during the SerboCroatian War of the early 1990s, but they rebuilt it, with minimal help from their government. During the conflict itself they evacuated to another country. I remember those years well and tried to imagine what it would have been like if they had included such a situation for us.

We were already feeling blessed to live in the Denver area, spared from the tornados, hurricanes, mudslides, floods,

and earthquakes afflicting fellow Americans, but being bombed and having to rebuild entire cities — that’s something altogether different. Our guide told us that 91% of the buildings in the city where our ship docked, were destroyed. We saw many buildings that still showed damage from the war.

And we can’t forget that a few hundred miles to the east of where Rita and I are, whole cities, including homes, hospitals and schools, are being flattened by Russian artillery.

Yes, we “lucked out” choosing to be born in America and choosing to relocate to Colorado. But we can’t forget the suffering of those — in America and elsewhere — who have suffered and continue to suffer.

Preparing for the Biennial Property Tax Appeal Process

Nobody likes taxes, but our Colorado property tax system is, in my opinion, among the fairest in the nation, so as we brace ourselves for the “Notice of Valuation” we’ll receive early next month, I thought it useful to describe how it works and why I believe it to be relatively fair.

A 2022 post on the website Investopedia.com ranked Colorado as having the 5th “best” (i.e., lowest) property tax in the nation, behind Hawaii, Alabama, Louisiana and Wyoming. It calculated that the state’s “effective property tax rate” was 0.51% of a home’s valuation. Hawaii was lowest at 0.31% and New Jersey was highest at 2.31%.

However, that statewide average does not include the impact of metropolitan tax districts, which can nearly double the tax rate on a given home. (This is a huge scandal which is only recently beginning to get the attention of legislators, who could rein in their abuses if they choose.)

Putting aside that scandal for a moment, let me describe how property taxes are calculated in Colorado, as mandated by Colorado’s constitution.

The essence of the system is to have the county assessor determine the fair market value — that is, what every property could have sold for based on what comparable homes sold for — on June 30th of every even numbered year. That means that the valuation you receive in the mail next month will be what the county assessor’s computer program believed your house (as it is known to exist by the assessor) could have sold for on June 30, 2022.

That’s an unfortunate date this time around, because June 2022 may well have

been the peak of the recent run-up of home prices in Colorado and nationwide.

An important note: Although the valuation date is June 30th, it applies to what your house looked like on January 1st of the tax year. That made a big difference for victims of the Marshall Fire, because their home was worth next to nothing on Jan. 1, 2022, so the tax bill they received this year covering 2022 should have been close to zero dollars, not a repeat of their 2021 tax bill. If the fire had not destroyed their home, the valuation of it on June 30, 2020, would have applied to property taxes for both 2021 and 2022.

Getting back to the process, once the valuation on your home is finalized following any appeal you might make, your tax for this year and next is determined by applying your home’s mill levy to the assessed valuation, which is 6.95% of your home’s full valuation.

Thus a million-dollar home has an assessed value of $69,500, so if your mill levy is 100, then your tax bill would be $6,950. (It’s called a mill levy from the latin word for thousand, so the levy is applied to every thousand dollars of assessed value. Thus, 100 x 69.5 = 6,950.)

Keep in mind when you appeal your valuation that every $10,000 in reduced full valuation is worth $695 in reduced assessed valuation. At a mill levy of 100, a full value reduction of that amount reduces your tax bill by only $69.50. That may not be worth arguing for, but a reduction of $100,000 would be worth $695.00. And if you’re in a metropolitan tax district with a high mill levy, it’s worth even more. Expect more on this topic in coming weeks.

As “baby boomers,” Rita and I are only a few years shy of being old enough to have lived through World War II. We didn’t personally experience it, and we were raised to believe that such devastation and military action was a thing of the past. But we have seen too much “conventional warfare” elsewhere and should realize that we are indeed exceptional as a nation for being spared it.

Last week we spent a day in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and the former capital of Yugoslavia. Located strategically at the confluence of two rivers, making it the crossroads for the separation of western and eastern Europe, it has been fought over through the centuries so many times that it has been destroyed and rebuilt no less than 40 times. Although it holds the “prize” in that regard, it is by no means alone in being destroyed by war multiple times. Can you imagine such a city being your home?

If you, like me, had thought that the wartime destruction/rebuilding cycle had been broken, you and I only need to look at what Vladimir Putin has accomplished in Ukraine, leveling multiple cities and towns, committing verifiable war crimes by targeting residential areas, hospitals, churches and schools.

But shouldn’t war itself be considered a “war crime”? We’d like to hope that Putin is the last monomaniacal leader to believe he is justified in invading and leveling another sovereign nation.

The creation of the European Union and the Euro Zone, plus the expansion of NATO gives hope that European countries, at least, will not go to war with each other ever again.

Meanwhile, with the increased political division in our own country and the use of “civil war” language on the far right, should we worry that those millions of assault weapons in our citizens’ personal arsenals might someday be used against perceived domestic enemies? Even posing that question would have been unthinkable a decade ago, but now it’s an increasing topic of serious discussion.

I wish more Americans could come to Eastern Europe or at least Western Europe to meet the people who have experienced the stupidity — and crime — of warfare at home. We have seen similar devastation from tornadoes in other parts of America, but imagine if those same scenes of devastation had been created by Americans attacking each other?

Please, let that not be our future!

Price Reduced on Golden Home With Views!

$1,494,000

This solar-powered home at 359 Canyon Point Circle was a model home for the Village at Mountain Ridge, the subdivision west of Highway 93 backing to the Mt. Galbraith Park. (There’s a trailhead to the park’s 5 miles of hiking trails within the subdivision.) The seller has made many improvements to the home since buying it in 2002, including a total renovation of the gourmet kitchen and master bathroom, plus adding 11.5 kW of solar panels, which meet all the electrical needs of the home. The main-floor deck was also completely rebuilt with composite decking, metal railings and a breakfast bar for enjoying the sunrises over South Table Mountain and the City of Golden, which are visible even from the walk-out basement. A walking path near this home allows children to walk safely to Mitchell Elementary School via a pedestrian bridge that crosses the highway. To appreciate all the features of this 4,106-sq.ft. home, take the narrated video tour at www.MountainRidgeHome.com, then call your agent or Jim Smith (below) to see it!

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Second dog’s owner receives deferred judgment, 100 hours of community service

en, last summer, City Council de ned retail marijuana as any nonmedical marijuana dispensaries and limited their locations based on proximity to schools, parks and other dispensaries.

us, potential locations for licensees were limited to Canyon View Business Park in northwest Golden, the Coors Technology Center Park to the northeast, the Interstate 70 exit 259 area to the southwest, and along stretches of Colfax Avenue and U.S. Highway 6 in south Golden.

City Council also allowed up to four retail marijuana licenses, with one set aside for a social equity licensee based on state criteria.

e state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division has a social equity or accelerator program that “acknowledges the e ects of decades of criminal enforcement of marijuana laws on communities of color,” according to the state website. is social equity program works to include cannabis professionals who may have faced barriers to entry in Colorado’s retail marijuana industry.

Since passing the ordinance last summer, Golden received ve retail marijuana applications, including one social equity applicant.

Steve Glueck, assistant to the city manager, explained how one of the ve was deemed ineligible because it was within 1,000 feet of another applicant. So, the city went ahead with the four eligible applicants,

with Glueck adding that Golden would’ve conducted a lottery if it had received more.

Verts Neighborhood Dispensary is now open with the other three in the nal stages. Glueck said licensing approval is only contingent on their nal site improvements and inspections with the city and state.

Excise tax revenues

With the dispensaries starting to open, Golden will soon be collecting 6% excise taxes on their sales. Along with an estimated $250,000 in revenues for 2023, the city has budgeted for $600,000 in 2024, Glueck con rmed.

City Council has intended to use these funds for public health resources, including those substance abuse recovery, mental health, food insecurity and housing insecurity. Right now, Golden’s only made one commitment with the excise tax revenues — $100,000 to the Hunger Free Golden collaborative. Of that, Glueck said, the city’s already paid $30,000, which is about how much the city’s made from the licensing application fees.

During the City Council meet-

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ing, Glueck asked the councilors to consider what else they’d like to do with any remaining 2023 revenues and beyond. Based on the city’s discussed criteria, it could use the funds toward anything from lowincome household rental assistance to youth mental health programs.

Mayor Laura Weinberg mentioned a nonpro t called Donations for Dignity that provides personal hygiene items that residents can’t buy with SNAP bene ts and aren’t typically at food pantries. Items include soap, toothbrushes, shampoo, diapers and menstrual health products.

Overall, though, she said City Council will decide what to do with these revenues later this year, with a myriad of valuable resources and programs to consider.

District Board Candidate Forum

When: 6:30 p.m. April 20

Co-sponsored and moderated by the Canyon Courier and the Golden Transcript

Where: Aspen Room at Mount Vernon Canyon Club in Genesee

Foothills Fire also has a Zoom link for the candidate forum at foothills re.colorado.gov/ news-article/notice-of-community-forum.

If you have a question or topic you’d like the editors to consider, send it along with your name and address for veri cation purposes only to West Metro Editor Kristen Fiore at k ore@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Include “Foothills Fire candidate forum” in the subject line. We will accept questions until April 19.

Election is May 2

Golden has limited the possible locations for any retail marijuana licensee within city limits based on proximity to schools, parks and other dispensaries. All four of the city’s retail marijuana licenses have been claimed, with dispensaries soon opening in some of the indicated areas.

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Golden will soon be home to four retail marijuana dispensaries. The first opened this month, with the other three planning to open by summer. SHUTTERSTOCK

The rising sun and risen Son

Red Rocks Amphitheatre the perfect backdrop for Easter Sunrise Service

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s not often that a band provides a soundtrack for a spectacular Colorado sunrise.

But that’s what the Conifer-based band Blood Brothers did on April 9 when they performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for Easter Sunrise Service. It was standing-room-only as thousands of people packed into the amphitheater for the 76 thannual nondenominational service.

This is the second year that Blood Brothers, led by Lance Swearengin, pastor at Conifer Community Church, provided music for the service. They played traditional hymns like “Amazing Grace” and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” along with some original material.

Hosted by the Colorado Council of Churches, the Christian Sunrise Service draws people from across the state and metro area to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Gates opened at 4:30 a.m., and worshippers arrived early to nab seats with a view of the eastern horizon. As it got closer to 6:32 a.m., some moved out to the stairway to grab selfies and photos of the sunrise.

The band Blood Brothers began forming in 2015 when Swearengin, vocalist and guitarist, and his friend Josh Harwood, also a guitarist, began playing together. Drummer Taylor Mead joined next, and then Troy Steinbach on keyboards, Jay Genender on the ddle and Bob Brown on bass guitar. en vocalists Suzy Nelson and Sarah Bauer, who also has her own band, the Sarah Bauer Band, joined in.

Performing on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre stage is a dream come true for the musicians.

“It’s on the bucket list for most musicians,” Steinbach added. Bauer said when she went to a concert at Red Rocks when she was 7, she knew she wanted to perform on that stage.

Swearengin said playing this Easter gig has been a huge blessing for both his calling as a pastor and his lifelong enjoyment of music.

is year, three of the band members’ daughters joined on stage: Conifer High School freshmen Mattie Brown and Lily Harwood, and West Je erson Middle School eighthgrader Megan Swearengin. Megan explained that the three got to perform thanks to a pinky promise. Dad Lance promised the girls could sing with Blood Brothers if they played the Sunrise Service a second time.

While attending Sunrise Service is pretty special, performing at Red

The sun came up up over a packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre during the 76th annual Easter Sunrise Service on April 9.

Lance Swearengin, pastor at Conifer Community Church, sings with his band Blood Brothers during Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

From left, Lily Harwood, Megan Swearengin, Mattie Brown and Sarah Bauer sing during the 76th annual Red Rocks Easter Sunday Service.

Josh Harwood plays the guitar on stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Conifer band Blood Brothers during the annual Easter Sunrise Service. PHOTOS BY SARA HERTWIG

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Rocks is even more special, according to the girls.

“You can see the sun rise every day, but performing at Red Rocks

is amazing,” Lily said. The band got its name when Harwood sent Swearengin a song called “Blood Brothers,” and Swearengin thought it would be a great name for a band. In 2022, when the Colorado Council of Churches asked for videos of bands interested in providing mu-

sic for Sunrise Service, Swearengin took a chance and sent one in. The band was selected and has returned for its encore performance.

The attendees

Young and old attended Sunrise Service, all agreeing that Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a special place with beautiful views. Couple that with the picture-perfect sunrise and the 40-degree weather, and the service was a superb event.

Kevin and Rebecca Moots traveled from Parker to Morrison to attend the service with their children for the first time.

“We are very blessed to be here,” Rebecca said. “It doesn’t get any better than this.”

Kristen and Matt Maloney of Idaho Springs brought their sons Luke, 7, and Gram, 3, who were wide awake as they waited for the service to begin. This was also their first time attending the service.

Don and Sarah, who live in Morrison, attend Sunrise Service occasionally, and this year the early service close to home was helping since they were hosting Easter dinner for family.

“This is unique,” Don said. “This is a one-of-a-kind experience.”

Sarah added: “We are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the joy of the day.”

Hugh Morgan of Windsor and Stacey Banks of Golden also attended for the first time.

“This is a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather and celebrate Christ’s resurrection,” Banks said.

Morgan added that the turnout was impressive.

Regis Jesuit High School students Rosary Tambunan and Katie Nelson brought exchange student Ruby Hascka of Switzerland to see the sun rise at Red Rocks, not realizing that thousands would be joining them to witness the sight at the service.

“This is a gift from God,” Tambu-

nan said. “It’s a blessing in disguise.”

Jessica Gray of Littleton stopped on a stairway to admire the view, noting that the last time she went to Sunrise Service was about 25 years ago.

“It’s great to be here with the community and take in the beauty of God’s creation,” Gray said.

Easter is one of Gray’s favorite holidays because it’s about love and forgiveness, noting that the high attendance at the service showed people’s belief in God and the meaning of Easter.

The service

Adrian Miller, who welcomed attendees to the service, told the crowd that it was easy to see that they loved the Lord because they came out even with a chill in the air. He was impressed that by applause, many said this was their first time at Sunrise Service.

The Colorado Council of Churches, which sponsors the service, is comprised of 13 Christian denominations representing 800 churches.

The Rev. Tamara Boynton said she had a beautiful view from the stage as she looked at all the faces in the crowd.

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here,” she told them, calling Red Rocks Amphitheatre an apt location for the service. She told them to breathe in the area’s beauty and breathe out the distractions in their hearts; to breathe in unconditional love and breathe out others who sway them from that love; to breathe in the wonders of the risen Christ and breathe out the darkness of the tomb.

Blood Brothers sang an original song, which Swearengin told the crowd talked about the tension between the trouble in people’s lives and the celebration of Easter.

“We need to embrace (both) the hurt and the hope from our faith in Christ’s resurrection,” he said.

The glow of the sun peeks over the stage and onto the crowd gathered at Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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Josh Harwood does a sound check before Blood Brothers plays the 76th annual Red Rocks Easter Sunday Service.

End of COVID emergency to usher in health system change

White House sets May cuto

BY RACHANA PRADHAN KAISER HEALTH NEWS

e Biden administration’s decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will institute sweeping changes across the health care system that go far beyond many people having to pay more for COVID tests.

In response to the pandemic, the federal government in 2020 suspended many of its rules on how care is delivered. at transformed essentially every corner of American health care — from hospitals and nursing homes to public health and treatment for people recovering from addiction.

Now, as the government prepares to reverse some of those steps, here’s a glimpse at ways patients will be a ected:

e end of the emergency means nursing homes will have to meet higher standards for training workers.

Advocates for nursing home residents are eager to see the old, tougher training requirements reinstated, but the industry says that move could worsen sta ng shortages plaguing facilities nationwide.

In the early days of the pandemic, to help nursing homes function under the virus’s onslaught, the

federal government relaxed training requirements. e Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services instituted a national policy saying nursing homes needn’t follow regulations requiring nurse aides to undergo at least 75 hours of state-approved training. Normally, a nursing home couldn’t employ aides for more than four months unless they met those require-

ments.

Last year, CMS decided the relaxed training rules would no longer apply nationwide, but states and facilities could ask for permission to be held to the lower standards. As of March, 17 states had such exemptions, according to CMS — Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey,

New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Washington — as did 356 individual nursing homes in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C.

Nurse aides often provide the most direct and labor-intensive care for residents, including bathing and other hygiene-related tasks, feeding, monitoring vital signs, and keeping rooms clean.

Research has shown that nursing homes with sta ng instability maintain a lower quality of care.

Advocates for nursing home residents are pleased the training exceptions will end but fear that the quality of care could nevertheless deteriorate. at’s because CMS has signaled that, after the looser standards expire, some of the hours that nurse aides logged during the pandemic could count toward their 75 hours of required training. On-the-job experience, however, is not necessarily a sound substitute for the training workers missed, advocates argue.

Adequate training of aides is crucial so “they know what they’re doing before they provide care, for their own good as well as for the residents,” said Toby Edelman, a senior policy attorney for the Center

COVID is still present as health o cials look at next steps.

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BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Je com 911 launches app for non-emergency services

Je com 911, the county’s emergency communications agency, has launched a free phone app to provide residents and visitors access to nonemergency public safety resources. It also allows users to sign up for LookoutAlert emergency noti cations and report illegal reworks activity with the push of a button.

e Je com 911 app is now available on Apple and Google Play stores.

Executive Director Je Street stated that his agency wants to provide citizens “the best and most e cient response to requests,” and believed the app and the Je com911.org website would accomplish those goals. e agency currently averages about 2,000 emergency and nonemergency calls a day, totaling about 800,000 annually.

In an April 3 press release, Streeter described how the app allows users to report non-emergency incidents, such as reporting code violations or inquiring about welfare check requests, without calling a traditional phone line or speaking to a dispatcher.

Instead, users can ll out a form on the app with their name, contact information, date and time of the incident, and brief description. Google Maps provides the location through the Je com 911 app. Once submit-

ted, users will receive con rmation that the message has been received and appropriate public safety resources have been assigned.

Other features include:

•Immediate updates through push noti cations;

•A “ reworks” button to report illegal reworks activity closer to Independence Day; and

•A sign-up for LookoutAlert emergency noti cations.

Je com 911, which is based in Lakewood, is celebrating its fth anniversary this month. It started as a consolidation of eight separate law, re and EMS dispatch agencies, and now provides communication services for 24 agencies and more than 600,000 residents.

For more information, visit jeffcom911.org.

CDOT begins six-month project along Highway 93 is month, the Colorado Department of Transportation kicks o a six-month project along Highway 93 between Golden and the west Arvada area.

Crews will repave the highway and make safety improvements along a 3.1-mile stretch between U.S. Highway 6 and 58th Avenue, CDOT and the City of Golden con rmed in a recent press release.

e rst stage of the project will be daytime work to complete erosion control, widening and ADA curb ramps. e second stage kicks o in June with nighttime milling and paving operations along with guardrail updates. Finally, the third stage in late summer will switch back to daytime work to complete signage, striping and rumble strips. e entire project is expected to be complete by October.

CAG Thrift Shop & Food Pantry

CASA of Je erson & Gilpin Counties, which is one of ve chapters in the Denver area and one of 17 statewide, is hosting a special new volunteer training and a community event this month.

Our Goals:

• To provide support and empathy in an inclusive environment.

• To provide help for those in need in our community.

• To operate a food pantry in the Golden area for the benefit of local families and individuals.

• To provide short-term financial assistance to those experiencing crisis or sudden hardship

• To provide consultation and advice regarding additional support services in the vicinity.

Daytime working hours will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and nighttime working hours will be 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Sunday through ursday.

Starting in April, motorists should expect northbound and southbound single-lane closures during normal working hours, potential tra c shifts during guardrail operations, rough pavement in the project area, and reduced speed limits during widening operations.

In total, the project will:

Repave Highway 93; Replace the signal at 58th Avenue; Widen the road between Washington Avenue and Mesa Drive; Add ADA-compliant curb ramps and guardrail upgrades; Update signage and striping; Add rumble strips; Lengthen the northbound acceleration lane from westbound Washington Avenue; Add a second northbound lane between Washington Avenue and Golden Gate Canyon Road; and Add a median on the east and west sides of Pine Ridge Road to reinforce existing turning restrictions onto the highway.

For more information, call the project hotline 303-495-3030, email CO93Repaving@gmail.com, or visit COTrip.org.

CASA, Je co mark Child Abuse Preven-

tion Month

You never know what treasure you will find in our thrift shop!!

Both Je erson County and the local chapter of CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are recognizing April as National Child Abuse Pre-

The organization’s volunteers advocate for children who’ve experienced neglect and abuse by being constants in their lives amid ongoing court cases.

CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties has served more than 4,600 children since 2001, including more than 400 in 2022.

For anyone who’s interested in becoming a volunteer or wants to learn more about the organization, visit casajeffcogilpin.com.

Throughout April, Jefferson County typically has a month of activities and fundraisers for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, such as the iconic blue pinwheels near the county building in Golden. The pinwheel is an uplifting reminder of childhood and the bright futures all children deserve, as the county has described.

Residents are encouraged to wear blue during April to raise awareness toward preventing child abuse.

According to Jeffco, one in five Colorado parents doesn’t feel like they have anyone they can turn to for day-to-day emotional support in raising children. Everyone plays a role in strengthening families.

Anyone concerned about a child’s safety or well-being should call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-844-CO-4-KIDS. Calls are accepted 24/7 and remain con dential. More information is available at CO4KIDS.org.

Je com 911, the county’s emergency communications agency, has launched a free phone app to provide residents and visitors access to non-emergency public safety resources. It’s available on the Apple and Google Play app stores. C COURTESY GRAPHICS

This month, the Colorado Department of Transportation kicks o a six-month project to improve driving conditions and safety along Highway 93 between U.S. Highway 6 and 58th Avenue.

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The American Health Care Association, the largest nursing home lobbying group, released a December survey finding that roughly 4 in 5 facilities were dealing with moderate to high levels of staff shortages.

A looming rollback of broader access to buprenorphine, an important medication for people in recovery from opioid addiction, is alarming patients and doctors.

During the public health emergency, the Drug Enforcement Administration said providers could prescribe certain controlled substances virtually or over the phone without first conducting an in-person medical evaluation. One of those drugs, buprenorphine, is an opioid that can prevent debilitating withdrawal symptoms for people trying to recover from addiction to other opioids. Research has shown using it more than halves the risk of overdose.

Amid a national epidemic of opioid addiction, if the expanded policy for buprenorphine ends, “thousands of people are going to die,” said Ryan Hampton, an activist who is in recovery.

The DEA in late February proposed regulations that would partly roll back the prescribing of controlled substances through telemedicine. A clinician could use telemedicine to order an initial 30-day supply of medications such as buprenorphine, Ambien, Valium, and Xanax, but patients would need an in-person evaluation to get a refill.

For another group of drugs, including Adderall, Ritalin, and oxycodone, the DEA proposal would institute tighter controls. Patients seeking those medications would need to see a doctor in person for an initial prescription.

David Herzberg, a historian of drugs at the University at Buffalo, said the DEA’s approach reflects a fundamental challenge in developing drug policy: meeting the needs of people who rely on a drug that can be abused without making that drug too readily available to others.

The DEA, he added, is “clearly seriously wrestling with this problem.”

During the pandemic, CMS has tried to limit problems that could arise if there weren’t enough health care workers to treat patients — especially before there were COVID vaccines when workers were at greater risk of getting sick.

For example, CMS allowed hospitals to make broader use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants when caring for Medicare patients. And new physicians not yet credentialed to work at a particular hospital — for example, because governing bodies lacked time to conduct their reviews — could nonetheless practice there.

Other changes during the public health emergency were meant to shore up hospital capacity. Critical access hospitals, small hospitals located in rural areas, didn’t have to comply with federal rules for

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Medicare stating they were limited to 25 inpatient beds and patients’ stays could not exceed 96 hours, on average.

Once the emergency ends, those exceptions will disappear.

Hospitals are trying to persuade federal officials to maintain multiple COVID-era policies beyond the emergency or work with Congress to change the law.

The way state and local public health departments monitor the spread of disease will change after the emergency ends, because the Department of Health and Human Services won’t be able to require labs to report COVID testing data.

Without a uniform, federal requirement, how states and counties track the spread of the coronavirus will vary. In addition, though hospitals will still provide COVID data to the federal government, they may do so less frequently.

Public health departments are still getting their arms around the scope of the changes, said Janet Hamilton, executive director of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists.

In some ways, the end of the emergency provides public health officials an opportunity to rethink COVID surveillance. Compared with the pandemic’s early days, when at-home tests were unavailable and people relied heavily on labs to determine whether they were infected, testing data from labs now reveals less about how the virus is spreading.

Public health officials don’t think “getting all test results from all lab tests is potentially the right strategy anymore,” Hamilton said. Flu surveillance provides a potential alternative model: For influenza, public health departments seek test results from a sampling of labs.

“We’re still trying to work out what’s the best, consistent strategy. And I don’t think we have that yet,” Hamilton said.

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Study: 1 in 4 Colorado teens have quick access to guns

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BY MARKIAN HAWRYLUK KAISER HEALTH NEWS

One in 4 Colorado teens reported they could get access to a loaded gun within 24 hours, according to survey results published late last month. Nearly half of those teens said it would take them less than 10 minutes.

“ at’s a lot of access and those are short periods of time,” said Virginia McCarthy, a doctoral candidate at the Colorado School of Public Health and the lead author of the research letter describing the ndings in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics.

e results come as Coloradans are reeling from yet another school shooting. On March 22, a 17-yearold student shot and wounded two school administrators at East High School in Denver. Police later found his body in the mountains west of Denver in Park County and con rmed he had died from a selfin icted gunshot wound. Another East High student was fatally shot in February while sitting in his car outside the school.

e time it takes to access a gun matters, McCarthy said, particularly for suicide attempts, which are often

impulsive decisions for teens. In research studying people who have attempted suicide, nearly half said the time between ideation and action was less than 10 minutes. Creating barriers to easy access, such as locking up guns and storing them unloaded, extends the time before someone can act on an impulse, and increases the likelihood that they will change their mind or that some-

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one will intervene.

“ e hope is to understand access in such a way that we can increase that time and keep kids as safe as possible,” McCarthy said.

e data McCarthy used comes from the Healthy Kids Colorado Study, a survey conducted every two years with a random sampling of 41,000 students in middle and high school. e 2021 survey asked, “How long would it take you to get and be ready to re a loaded gun without a parent’s permission?”

American Indian students in Colorado reported the greatest access to a loaded gun, at 39%, including 18% saying they could get one within 10 minutes, compared with 12% of everybody surveyed. American Indian and Native Alaskan youths also have the highest rates of suicide.

Nearly 40% of students in rural areas reported having access to rearms, compared with 29% of city residents.

e ndings were released at a particularly tense moment in youth gun violence in Colorado. Earlier this month, hundreds of students left their classrooms and walked nearly 2 miles to the state Capitol to advocate for gun legislation and safer schools. e students returned to confront lawmakers again last week in the aftermath of the March 22 high school shooting.

e state legislature is considering a handful of bills to prevent gun violence, including raising the minimum age to purchase or possess a gun to 21; establishing a three-day waiting period for gun purchases; limiting legal protections for gun manufacturers and sellers; and expanding the pool of who can le for extreme risk protection orders to have guns removed from people deemed a threat to themselves or others.

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rearms became the leading cause of death among those ages 19 or younger in 2020, supplanting motor vehicle deaths. And rearm deaths among children increased during the pandemic, with an average of

seven children a day dying because of a rearm incident in 2021.

Colorado has endured a string of school shootings over the past 25 years, including at Columbine High School in 1999, Platte Canyon High School in 2006, Arapahoe High School in 2013, and the STEM School Highlands Ranch in 2019. Although school shootings receive more attention, the majority of teen gun deaths are suicides.

“Youth suicide is starting to become a bigger problem than it ever has been,” said Dr. Paul Nestadt, a researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.

“Part of that has to do with the fact that there’s more and more guns that are accessible to youth.”

While gun ownership poses a higher risk of suicide among all age groups, teens are particularly vulnerable, because their brains typically are still developing impulse control.

“A teen may be bright and know how to properly handle a rearm, but that same teen in a moment of desperation may act impulsively without thinking through the consequences,” said Dr. Shayla Sullivant, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. “ e decision-making centers of the brain are not fully online until adulthood.”

Previous research has shown a disconnect between parents and their children about access to guns in their homes. A 2021 study found that 70% of parents who own rearms said their children could not get their hands on the guns kept at home. But 41% of kids from those same families said they could get to those guns within two hours.

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The iconic “E” outside Denver East High School on March 22 adorns flowers and a “#11” painted on the surface in commemoration of Luis Garcia, who was shot outside the school in late February. Two school sta ers were injured in a shooting at the school on March 22. HART VAN DENBURG/CPR NEWS

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Colorado collecting higher gasoline tax

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BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado began collecting a 2-cent-per-gallon fee on gasoline purchases on April 1.

Revenue from the fee, which increases to 3 cents per gallon on July 1, will go toward addressing the state’s multibillion-dollar transportation project backlog. e charge was imposed through a bill passed by the legislature in 2021 that also added fees on deliveries, rideshare rides and electric vehicles.

e gas fee was originally supposed to begin in July 2022, but the legislature delayed the start until April 1, at a cost of $45 million, because of high gas prices. A year ago, the average cost of a gallon of regular gas in Colorado was $3.97. is week, it was hovering around $3.47.

Fuel prices reached an all-time high in Colorado in June 2022, when a gallon of regular gasoline averaged $4.92 and diesel was at $5.54 a gallon, according to AAA.

e gas fee is set to increase gradually by 1 cent per year until it reaches 8 cents per gallon in July

2028. In July 2032, the fee will be adjusted annually based on in ation.

Other fees imposed by the bill include:

• A 27-cent fee on deliveries

• A 30-cent fee on rideshares

• A 4-cent-per-gallon fee on diesel fuel. Like the gas fee, the diesel fee increases annually — but by 2 cents — until it reaches 16 cents in 2028.

e fuel and road-usage fees are the subject of a lawsuit led in Denver District Court by conservatives who argue the charges were illegally imposed. Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights requires that voters approve all tax increases, but fees can be imposed by the legislature as long as the revenue goes to a set purpose.

Colorado also collects a 22-cent tax on each gallon of gas sold. e state’s gas tax is among the lowest in the country.

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Denver seeks input from LGBTQ+ community

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Denver’s LGBTQ Commission and e Center on Colfax, a nonpro t organization and community center located at 1301 E. Colfax Ave. that serves the Rocky Mountain region’s LGBTQ+ community, is seeking input to learn about challenges the LGBTQ+ faces.

e survey is geared toward LGBTQ+ people who are 18 years or older and live and/or work in the Denver metro area. e questions focus on a variety of issues: policing and public safety, mental health and wellbeing, housing, civil rights and engagement, and nancial wellbeing.

e Denver LGBTQ Commission

will use the survey responses to develop recommendations for the next mayoral o ce for ways the city can advance social, economic and political equity for the LGBTQ+ community, according to a news release.

It is expected that the survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous. e survey can be accessed at surveymonkey.com/r/ lgbtqcommsurvey.

To learn more about the Denver LGBTQ Commission, which is part of the Denver Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships, visit tinyurl.com/Denver-LGBTQCommission. To learn more about e Center on Colfax, visit lgbtqcolorado.org.

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As we head into the middle of April here in Colorado, the past ski season has rapidly fallen into most of our rearview mirrors. Yes, there are always a few areas that seem to try to hang on until the Fourth of July, but by now most of them have shut down the slopes and are transitioning into their summer activities.

e warmer weather brings with it a whole lot of other ways to enjoy our spectacular mountains than just sliding down them. It’s time to put away the snowboards and break out the kayaks. Or your hiking boots, climbing equipment, canoes, shing rods, backpacks, tents, rafts, sleeping bags and most importantly, you need to get a new can of bug spray. Maybe some fresh sun screen too.

Yes, springtime in the Rockies has arrived. ose of us who grew up around here and have been involved in all those summer activities the mountains have to o er, already know what we have to dig out of the closet, dust o and get ready for the season. But if you are either new to the area or you’ve just decided that this is the year you’re going to start getting into some kind of alpine adventure, there are several things you need to know and learn.

e rst thing you might want to consider is that as beautiful as they

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are, our mountains can also be a very dangerous place if you aren’t prepared and aware of how to be safe. e weather can change drastically in minutes, rocks and trails can be a little unstable, there’s some wildlife up there that can actually eat you and slipping o one of the cli s while taking a sel e can result in an unintentional 1,000 foot freefall.

at’s why it’s kind of important that you take a little time to get acquainted with how to do things right. Trust me, every year there are loads of rescues up there for very experienced people and even more for folks who thought they’d “just give it a try” while being clueless. How clueless? Well, there was actually one guy who decided that it would be a good idea to try hang gliding o the top of Lookout Mountain, but he’d never done any hang gliding before, taken any lessons or had any kind of instruction. Just put the thing together, strapped himself in and… Geronimo! Yeah, that didn’t end well, as you might imagine.

It’s always a good idea to learn

the basics, no matter what activity you’re attempting and even something as benign looking as going for a hike in the mountains can get a little trickier than you might anticipate.

So, where do you go as an adult to learn about this stu ? A great place to start is on the corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue right here in Golden. at’s where the American Mountaineering Center sits and it houses one of the biggest outdoor adventure organizations in the world, the Colorado Mountain Club.

e CMC is the Rocky Mountain community for mountain activity education, adventure, and conservation. ey exist to bring people together and share their love of the outdoors and community. From the uninitiated to the expert, there is a place for everyone. Founded in 1912, the CMC has built a legacy of responsible outdoor leadership and ethics, paired with a healthy spirit of adventure. ey o er a peer-topeer, skill-progression approach to share knowledge to help advance your abilities and build con dence. With numerous activities scheduled almost daily, you are sure to nd something you’d like to join in on.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, just head over to www.cmc.org and take a

look. ere are a couple of introductory events coming up right here in Golden if you’d like a chance to check it out in person. One is a hike this Saturday, April 15 on the Apex Trail at 7:45 a.m. and they have an Introduction to Hiking Safety seminar at the club on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.. You can sign up for these and nd more information about mountain activities than you ever dreamed existed on that website.

e Colorado Mountain Club is a great place to go, whether you are new to all of this or have ambitions to climb high altitude mountains in the Himalayas, there’s something for everyone and I highly recommend it. And it’s not just hiking and climbing. e club has everything from kayaking to mountain biking too.

OK, they do draw the line at documenting Bigfoot encounters, but there’s bunch of YouTube channels for that.

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A dancing bird finally gets some protection

What I remember most about that dark early morning of crouching on the prairie is the rhythmic sound of pounding. It was so loud I wondered if someone had put a microphone near the skinny legs of the dozen birds dancing on the turf. As the sun rose above the horizon in southeastern New Mexico, the male lesser prairie chickens continued their ritual performance, each hoping to entice a female.

ey strutted, leaped in the air with feathers spread, and bowed, but the greatest thrill was watching them pu up the garish, red-orange air sacs on either side of their necks.

Concealed in a blind, we watched late into the morning that spring of 1999, until the last birds — members of a rapidly vanishing species —  ew o .

I recalled that wonderful day recently, because in late March, after countless lawsuits and scienti c opinions, the lesser prairie chicken in

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New Mexico, Colorado and eastwards nally got what it so desperately needs — federal protection under the Endangered Species

e designation, however, comes 25 long years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  rst determined that this magical dancing bird could go the way of the passenger pigeon.

In June 1988, the Service did something seemingly mundane, though it had profound consequences. It relegated the lesser prairie chicken to what might be called endangered species purgatory — making its protection status “warranted but precluded” under the Endangered Species Act. Precluded apparently meant, “We should list the birds but nd it impossible to do that.”

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For decades, the Fish and Wildlife Service, under pressure from opponents in Congress and powerful industries, has used this designation to delay Endangered Species Act protections for hundreds of species that need an ecological safety net, including the lesser prairie chicken.

e result since 1998 has been predictable: e bird’s numbers have plummeted. In many parts of the West, it has disappeared entirely. Lesser prairie chickens now number about 30,000, less than 2% of what they were in the 19th century when the birds ourished in the hundreds of thousands.

Controversy around granting Endangered Species Act protection for the lesser prairie chicken has mainly been about oil and gas development. Meaningful protection of this bird, whose habitat covers millions of acres across New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, would mean restraint from the oil and gas and agricultural industries. Pump jacks

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and plows are the greatest threats to prairie chicken survival.

Kansas Republicans, namely Sen. Roger Marshall and Rep. Tracy Mann, have already pressured the Fish and Wildlife Service to delay the date that the listing takes e ect. Texas has also led a lawsuit to block the listing, and Kansas and Oklahoma are threatening to sue. e long struggle to keep the birds alive is far from over.

Fifty years ago, Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act to recognize the importance of endangered and threatened species, citing their “esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational and scienti c value to the Nation and its people.” e Act’s vision was remarkable, and Americans are fortunate that the law fought for a half-century ago continues to be fought for today.

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Skin care for spring and summer

Tips from a dermatologist FROM THE EDITOR

Students and families in the Pikes Peak region are gearing up for spring break later this month. Whether it’s a sandy beach or the snowy slopes, there are several skin care tips to keep in mind.

e most important advice a dermatologist can give you is: no matter the season, protect your skin from solar radiation. ere is nothing that will bene t your skin as much, especially if you are thinking long term.

Whether you are going to enjoy the break on the mountains or at the beach, protect your skin from ultraviolet rays by using sun protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses, as well as applying sunscreen to the exposed areas.

For skiers, although most of the skin is covered by gear, it is very

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You’d think that identifying a species as “endangered” meant that there was still time to save it. But the prairie chicken, along with its high-pro le distant cousin, the sage grouse, is running out of time. e birds need lots of open space, and the new designa-

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easy to forget the face. Don’t make that mistake. At high altitude, you are exposed to signi cantly more intense ultraviolet radiation than at sea level. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen on your entire face and neck before you put on your scarf, face cover, helmet or goggles. Even though you think most of your skin is covered, it is common to have people with intense facial sunburn after a day in the mountains - the classic skier sunburn that only spares the areas around the eyes, which are covered by the goggles. A useful tip is carrying in your pocket a sunscreen in a stick, so you can apply to the face without even taking your gloves o , while waiting

tion only puts some constraints on existing oil and gas operations, while limiting new development.  Later this spring, I intend to return to the prairies near the town of Milnesand, New Mexico, this time with my nine-year-old twins in tow. I can only hope that the birds are still dancing. I also hope that my boys have the opportunity to watch and wonder about why these birds return to woo females at the same place each spring, and what we, as a society, must do to ensure that the dance continues.

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in lift lines. It is easy to lose track of time when we are having fun in the slopes, so make sure to reapply every few runs.

After a fun day in the mountains, most people like a hot shower or a hot tub. While this feels lovely, remember that, associated with the dry air of the mountains and of heated spaces, this will dry your skin. Apply thick moisturizing cream to your skin at the end of the day to prevent dry or itchy skin.

If you are going to be at a sunny destination to enjoy the ocean or the pool, more of your skin will be exposed to the sun. Clothes provide a physical barrier to protect your skin, and there are several brands that o er clothes with ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number, which are made for outdoor activities. ey have cool breathable fabric, and some also can be used for swimming.

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beach, look for one that is water resistant (stays e ective for 40 minutes in the water) or very water resistant (stays e ective for 80 minutes in the water). Even if your skin remains dry while using a water-resistant sunscreen, you’ll need to reapply the sunscreen every 2 hours. Also, don’t forget your feet! If you’re wearing sandals, be sure to apply sunscreen to all exposed skin. Remember that it does not matter if it’s a cloudy day on the mountain or at the beach. Ultra-violet A rays can go through clouds and cause skin damage.

Good skin care should happen all year round, but spring break is a great time to remind us of that, as we prepare to step out of the house and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Dr. Renata Prado is a boardcerti ed dermatologist and boardcerti ed Mohs Surgeon at Vanguard Skin Specialists

is the executive director of WildEarth Guardians and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Warm Hearts Warm Babies serves hospitals, agencies across Colorado

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Surrounded by colorful fabric patterns, handmade baby items and frequent laughter, volunteers of the Warm Hearts Warm Babies nonpro t went to work on a Friday morning to put together layettes for organizations who need them.

e nonpro t has a list of roughly 40 agencies it delivers items to throughout Colorado, said Kathleen Williams, the nonpro t’s grant coordinator. e list includes the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Platte Valley Medical Center and Denver Medical Center.

“Warm Hearts is totally made up of volunteers,” said Sandi Powis, president of the board of directors. “Everyone’s volunteering with their heart and skills to make things for newborn (babies), preemies to help them get a good start in this world.”

Volunteers sew, knit, crochet and quilt items such as bibs, burp pads, jackets, hats and blankets. e items are assembled into a layette, which is a collection of clothing and accessories for newborn infants.

Each layette contains a quilt, two receiving blankets, bibs, burp pads, clothing and a goodie bag containing items such as a bottle, some diapers and a small toy. ese items are delivered in a handmade tote bag.

“All these items are made with love,” Powis said. “We don’t connect to the individuals personally. We deliver the layettes to hospitals, birthing centers, food banks — anyone that can help us help the newborn.”

A number of the mothers who receive these items are experiencing homelessness, sometimes living in shelters or in their cars, Williams said.

e nonpro t also o ers items for the neonatal intensive care units at hospitals in Colorado, such as positioning roles that are used to help support the infants.

“We also provide clothing for babies that don’t survive, from tiny little babies to full-term babies,” Williams said. “We have clothing for them that we hand out at the hospitals.”

Included in those burial layettes is a cloth-made envelope intended for the parents to hold important items and memories, Powis said.

“It’s sad, but it’s so important,” Powis said. “And to know that a mom wouldn’t have to go out, or send her mom or her sister to go out and nd things for her precious one that has passed — that it can be given to them and that’s not a worry for them.”

How it began

e nonpro t’s origin dates back to 1996, when a woman named Victoria Swain gave birth to a stillborn infant, according to the nonpro t’s website. e hospital she was at could not provide a blanket or clothes for her infant, prompt-

ing Swain to look into how she could help donate these types of items.

After recruiting some volunteers and spending a few years working through a di erent organization called Newborns in Need, in 2000, Swain and the other board members decided to create their own nonpro t: Warm Hearts Warm Babies.

Powis estimated the nonpro t currently has about 200 volunteers and 12 work groups throughout the state including in Arvada, Brighton, Littleton and ornton.

Powis is part of the work group in Conifer, where she lives. She joined the organization roughly six years ago.

“I’ve been doing things for babies for many years, donating to other groups, but they were all missing something. ere was no social connection with anyone else making things,” Powis said. “I found that they had a local organization up here in Conifer and it was like, that’s it — that’s one I can link up with. I can meet people right here in our community.”

Williams learned about the nonpro t through a quilt show, as representatives of the organization had a table at the event. Living in Aurora at the time, she initially joined the Aurora group. Since then, she has moved to Colorado Springs

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CIRCLE PHOTO: Eleanor Morris, left, smiles alongside her grandmother, Glenda Bredeson, on March 17 at The Baby House in Arvada.

TOP RIGHT: Signs hanging in the Warm Hearts Warm Babies’ building, called The Baby House, in Arvada on March 17.

Information pamphlets within Warm Hearts Warm Babies’ building in Arvada on March 17.

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Sandi Powis, president of the board of directors

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and joined the local work group there.  e importance of the nonpro t’s work resonated with Williams after an interaction she had with a stranger a number of years ago, she said.

“I was still up in Aurora, out buying onesies and things for our (goodie) bags so that we could deliver onesies and diapers and things, and a lady was standing behind me at the cash register,” Williams said.  e woman asked her what she was buying the materials for, to which Williams began to explain Warm Hearts Warm Babies.

“And she stopped me and she said, ‘ en, I need to thank you, because my daughter just had a baby at the hospital and it was wintertime and … we had nothing to bring that baby home in. And I told the nurses and they brought us one of your bags,’” Williams said.

“And so that keeps me going,” she continued. “I think about that and that keeps me going and seeing how important it is, the work we do.”

Fostering community

Materials for making items and assembling the layettes are stored in the nonpro t’s building, based in Arvada, which is nicknamed “ e Baby House.”

Among the volunteers who gathered at the building that Friday was Glenda Bredeson, an Arvada resident who has been a part of the organization since 1999.

Over time, the nonpro t has gradually grown and expanded in di erent areas of Colorado, said Bredeson, vice president of the nonpro t’s board.

Volunteering for the nonpro t has become a family a air, as Bredeson’s 18-year-old granddaughter, Eleanor Morris, worked alongside Bredeson in e Baby House.

“I remember volunteering here when I was a little girl,” Morris said, explaining she and her cousins would help assemble goodie bags. “I’ve always loved it.”

Since then, she began crocheting and knitting items to donate.

“She was thrilled when she made her rst two baby hats and brought them in,” Bredeson said.

Although Morris lives in Virginia, she visits when she can and also plans to still create items to donate and ship them to the nonpro t.

“I was so excited just to be here and volunteer because I grew up always coming here. Every time I visited, I would be here, and it was just amazing,” she said.

One of Bredeson’s favorite parts of the nonpro t is the people. Vickie Lutz, an Arvada resident who began volunteering for the organization in 2020, agreed and said that’s true for most of the volunteers.

Lutz said the nonpro t has incredibly talented volunteers. She showed o intricate blankets, toys and clothing items in e Baby House that volunteers spent hours creating.

Challenges and goals

e talent of the volunteers isn’t just for making impressive items, though

— it can also be applied toward teaching younger people the craft.

“Eleanor came to us. She didn’t know how to knit or crochet, and now she’s phenomenal at it. ere are so many people here that are willing to teach,” Lutz said.

e need for more younger volunteers is a challenge the nonpro t faces.

“We’re all older, and it’s just not going to be sustainable if we don’t get young people,” Lutz said.

Powis said the organization also needs more volunteers who will sew.

“ e last couple of months, unfortunately, we’ve had to cut back. We’ve had to cut back on the clothes,” Powis said. “We were sending out two out ts. Now it’s down to one.”

Before COVID-19, the nonpro t was able to have a backup supply of clothing, she said. Now, the organization is scraping by, month by month, due to losing a lot of active members.

On top of the need for volunteers, there are also nancial pressures.

“Our donations have gone down drastically over the last couple of years,” Powis said. “And again, our volunteers and the items coming in have really gone down — but the need is still the same — more, more.”

To help raise funds to pay for costs such as rent, volunteers will create items to sell at various craft shows. e nonpro t is also one of the charities that people can select as part of the King Soopers Community Rewards program.

As the grant coordinator, Williams plans to work this year on nding new areas to get donations and support, she said. She noted that Sue Lee, cofounder of the nonpro t Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign, has helped by not only donating socks to Warm Hearts Warm Babies but also in providing connections to other people.  e nonpro t creates 125 to 150 layettes every month, Powis said.

e main goal she has for this year is getting enough donations of money and items to continue the nonpro t’s work.

“ ere are other organizations out there that would love to have us help them, but at this point, we can’t go out and look for more agencies. But I know they’re there — I know there’s more mamas that could use the help,” she said. “I would (like) not only to be able to help who we have, but also for it to grow and help more.”

ere are a variety of ways that community members can support Warm Hearts Warm Babies, Williams explained.

“Even if people don’t sew or … they don’t crochet, but they can help in, you know, at e Baby House or they can help in collecting donations for us — do a donation drive for us in their schools or their churches — to help us so that we can continue to help these mothers and babies and give them a good start in life,” Williams said.

Powis encouraged people to reach out to the nonpro t and come visit them. ose interested in learning more about Warm Hearts Warm Babies can visit warmheartswarmbabies. org.  “We’re a world that needs to be more interactive with each other,” Powis said, emphasizing the importance of volunteering. “It’s so good for your soul.”

Handmade toys are one of the accessories included in layettes that Warm Hearts Warm Babies volunteers create.

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Colorful fabric patterns in The Baby House on March 17 in Arvada.

Completed layettes in The Baby House in Arvada on March 17.

Women+Film Festival brings small stories to big screen

There are many features that make lm festivals special events for attendees, but one that keeps me returning every year is the opportunity to catch lms on the big screen you might not be able to any other time. And providing that very experience to audiences is one of the top priorities of the 2023 Women+Film Festival

“So many lms, including a lot of independent lms, just don’t have the same budgets as major studio projects. So, we’re excited to bring smaller lms to local audiences so they can be seen,” said Ambriehl Turrentine, Denver Film programming manager. “ is year we’re looking to connect with viewers who may not be as familiar with the lm world and work we do at Denver Film.”

is year’s festival runs from April 13 through April 16 at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver. e festival will screen 11 full-length movies, as well as short lms, and Denver Film ensured that special events aimed at drawing in more of a crowd are included as part of the lineup.

One of the most exciting events is a marketplace, which will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on April 15 in the Sie lobby. According to provided information, shoppers will be able to peruse “gifts, artwork, crafts and novelties from local, woman-owned businesses.” ere will also be live question and

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answer sessions with lmmakers following showings of “ e Disappearance of Shere Hite” on April 15 at and “Girl Talk” on April

“We’ll also have a discussion after ‘Plan C’ on Friday, which will feature the director and representatives from Planned Parenthood,” Turrentine said. “We always look for was to tap into the local lm community, and this lm is a great opportunity to do so.”

As far as lms to get excited about, there’s also festival opener “Judy Blume Forever,” which will be shown before its streaming debut. With a lm version of Blume’s immortal, “Are You ere God? It’s Me, Margaret” coming later in the month, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the wonderful author.

No matter what audiences see, Turrentine hopes people come away with something new to explore.

“I don’t want people to be intimidated by any of the lms or the festival. At the end of the day, it’s another form of entertainment,” she said. “ ey provide the chance to connect — with a story, someone in the audience or a lmmaker.”

Full festival details and tickets can

be found at www.denver

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Take a trip to world of the beyond with Paranormal Cirque

Most of us probably have a pretty good idea of what a circus performance will look like. at’s not how Cirque Italia does things, and “Paranormal Cirque,” its latest production, proves that and then some. Described in provided information as an “innovative horror story” for a mature audience, the show aims to take audiences on a thrilling and sexy ride that combines theatre, circus and cabaret.   e show will be staged under a big top tent at the Denver Premium Outlets parking lot, 13801 Grant St. in ornton, from April 20 through April 23. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. ursday and Friday, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

All the information and tickets van be found at http://www.paranormalcirque.com/tickets.

Samantha Bee, Your Favorite Woman, comes to Denver

Canada’s Samantha Bee is, quiet simply, one of the funniest people on the planet. It’s a total bummer her talk show, “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” was cancelled last year, as the world could really use her whip-smart take on the day’s events right now.

Fortunately, Bee is doing a national tour and she’ll be bringing “Your Favorite Woman” to the Paramount

eatre, 1621 Glenarm Place in Denver at 7 p.m. April 15. I’m not even a little doubtful that it will be one of the year’s funniest and most thoughtprovoking evenings, so secure tickets by visiting https://www.ticketmaster. com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Dawes at the Ogden Theatre ere’s not a lot of folk rock bands making the rounds on the music scene anymore, which is too bad. e genre was at its peak at the same time some of the century’s best music was being written. ankfully, there are still a few laborers working in the eld of this particular genre, and one of the best is Dawes. e Los Angeles based group not only excel in the kind of music pioneered by e Byrds and CSNY, but over their career they’ve added alt-rock elements, which keeps the sound from growing stale. Last year’s “Misadventures of a Doomscroller,” is their most experimental and far-ranging release to date.

Dawes will be performing at e Ogden eatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 8 p.m. April 19. I saw them perform at the Arvada Center last summer and can personally attest to the quality of live performance attendees are in for. Get tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

Universities may admit more out-of-state students

BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

In exchange for o ering nancial aid to more in-state students, Colorado universities soon could be allowed to admit more students from out of state who pay almost twice as much in tuition.

Universities such as the University of Colorado Boulder have been

allowed to admit two out-of-state students for every student they admit who participates in the Colorado Scholars Program. e number of students who can be double-counted has been capped under current law to 8% of in-state students in the incoming freshman class.

House Bill 96, which is close to becoming law, would raise that cap to 15% of in-state freshmen in the program. at higher cap would create an incentive to enroll more Colorado Scholars, who can get $2,500 a year or more in merit aid, so that universities can also enroll more high-pay-

ing, out-of-state students.

State o cials and others want Colorado colleges and universities to bene t Colorado students as much as possible, since they get taxpayer support. But lawmakers have cut state funding for schools over the years while allowing tuition hikes. at has led schools to look toward out-of-state students to bring in more revenue.

At the same time, the rising tuition has made some students rethink whether universities, especially the state’s agship, are worth the nancial burden, or if they can nd a better deal elsewhere.

e bill would likely have the biggest impact on the University of Colorado Boulder, which backs the proposal. State law requires that an average of no more than 45% of incoming freshmen at public universities come from out of state, and CU Boulder is near that limit.

University of Colorado System o cials say they would use the increased money from enrolling more out-of-state students to o er Coloradans more merit- and need-based scholarships, and to become more competitive when recruiting in-state students — especially with a smaller pool of college-aged students.

School o cials said the university accepts every quali ed Colorado applicant. But many Colorado students never end up on campus, and the school is able to consistently enroll only about 80% of Colorado stu-

dents who were accepted. Last year, however, was an outlier, with the school enrolling 92% of all Colorado students who were accepted.

Colorado funds its public higher ed institutions at some of the lowest rates in the nation, leading colleges to raise tuition and recruit more outof-state students who can pay more. Meanwhile, Colorado families carry high tuition burdens compared to other states.

Colorado students pay about $30,000 a year in tuition. Out-ofstate students pay about $57,000.

Across all classes, CU Boulder provides $15.5 million in merit aid for about 4,200 students, school o cials said in a statement. It also supports about 1,700 students through a need-based program that pays for a student’s share of tuition.

O cials at the school said enrolling more out-of-state students is a way to sustain and increase that aid.

University of Colorado System spokesman Ken McConnellogue said in a statement the Boulder campus’ primary focus remains on recruiting, retaining, and graduating Colorado students.

“We believe this bill will increase a ordability and access for those students while also enhancing our ability to keep Colorado’s top students in the state,” he said.

Colorado isn’t the only agship school that’s considered how to

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Colorado wool harvest draws foreign workers

State is top 5 producer

BY WILLIAM WOODY SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN

It’s that time of year when the best sheep shearers from around the world travel from ranch to ranch in Colorado shearing thousands of sheep during the annual wool harvest. Colorado is consistently one of the Top 5 wool producing states, producing more than 2 mil-

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weigh in-state student enrollment versus out-of-state enrollment, according to Tom Harnisch, State Higher Education Executive O cers Association vice president for government relations.

Because out-of-state students pay higher tuition, universities around the country have lobbied to lift enrollment caps on them as states’ overall spending on higher education has declined in recent years, he said. is year, for instance, North Carolina increased how many outof-state students its universities can

lion pounds of ber each year that is used in a wide variety of products, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

Shearing a sheep using mechanical shears to carefully cut the wool from the animal usually takes a couple of minutes and yields 11 to 13 pounds of wool per animal. e wool then is sorted for quality and bailed to be shipped and sold to wholesalers.

Colorado wool growers say they take great pride in the care they

admit.

Similar to what the Colorado bill proposes, some schools have increased merit aid while also increasing the overall number of out-of-state students on campus, he said. e change doesn’t mean there are fewer in-state students, Harnisch added, just a shift in the share of students not from the state.

e bill has passed the House and Senate and needs approval from Gov. Jared Polis. It is sponsored by state Sen. Dylan Roberts, a Democrat from Avon, Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, a Monument Republican, and state Reps. Judy Amabile, a Boulder Democrat, and

provide their animals. Sheep must be shorn regularly to prevent excess wool from interfering with their ability to thermo-regulate. Excessive wool coats also make the sheep more vulnerable to becoming immobilized by physical obstacles in the environment and more susceptible to predator and parasite attacks.

Shearing generally takes place before the lambing season each spring in order to aid in lamb health and survival.

Shearing companies usually hire

professionals from South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries who are trained speci cally to remove the wool from the animals.

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Fresh-shorn sheep co-mingle in a pen with those about to have their winter coats removed at a Western Slope ranch in March 2023.

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A professional sheep shearer from South America works to harvest wool.

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Thinking outside the den

Wildlife o cials turn to guy

trap

On the caretaker’s property adjacent to the local state wildlife area, sheets of structural steel, once blanketed by snow but now tickled by tumbleweeds, sit stacked on the ground awaiting their eventual transformation.

Inside a nearby outbuilding sits the nished product the raw materials soon will replicate, once it’s their turn to be cut, welded and shaped into a contraption state o cials have been craving for years: a better, lighter, more versatile bear trap.

Je Belveal, the 36-year-old Colorado Parks and Wildlife resource technician who took on the project, notes that his little slice of paradise on the plains may be home to a seemingly inordinate number of white-tailed deer, but there’s not a bear in sight. And metalworking, while among the skills he honed in pursuit of an agency gig, gures only tangentially into a job description that includes maintenance and upkeep of ve state wildlife areas — everything from cleaning the toilets to xing fence lines, maintaining roads, managing grazing and weed mitigation.

“ is is extra credit,” Belveal says of the bear trap project. “All I brought to the table here was a willingness to

Colleagues will tell you it’s much more than that, and talk at length about how Belveal’s retiring and self-e acing personality short-sells a skilled and dedicated worker. In fact, a lifetime of persistence and a penchant for problem-solving put him at the center of a collaborative e ort to reimagine a trap for safely and e ectively capturing problematic black bears — the only bear

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Je Belveal, a Colorado Park and Wildlife technician, lifts the separation door inside a bear trap on Mar. 14 at his workshop in Flagler. The separation panel divides the trap into two enclosures in case cubs follow a mother inside.

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who never caught a bear to make a better bear

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species living in Colorado — to relocate them, avoid putting them down and reduce chances of further con ict.

“Je just doesn’t do anything halfway,” says Frank McGee, who supervised Belveal when the project began, before becoming CPW’s law enforcement training manager. “He’s very self-motivated as well, and I’ve always appreciated the way he takes pride in his work. He takes each and every part of his job seriously.”

Colorado Parks and Wildlife estimates that the state’s bear population hovers between 17,000 and 20,000. A spring freeze or drought conditions can su ciently infringe on natural food sources to nudge bears into close contact with humans — circumstances that people often exacerbate through behavior that encourages interaction and often, much to wildlife o cers’ dismay, leads to fatal consequences for the bears.

Since the implementation of a new statewide bear reporting system in 2019, CPW has logged over 18,300 sightings and con icts with bears, and nearly one-third of them involved enticements like trash cans and dumpsters. e problem has become pervasive enough that CPW recently announced it will be continuing a $1 million competitive grant program launched with state funding two years ago for local projects aimed at reducing bear con ict.

When bears persist, traps may be used to capture, tag and release them — one important strategy to avoid putting them down. Since 2015, CPW has relocated 461 bears.

But over the years, more than a dozen wildlife areas across the state have accumulated such a variety of traps that on many occasions o cers scramble to nd the right one for a particular situation. Many of them are old and crusted with rust. And

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Matt Soper, a Delta Republican. e bill initially raised eyebrows among some state leaders.

so began the quest to sift through the features and shortcomings of the agency’s rapidly deteriorating collection and build a better bear trap — preferably one that could be adapted to any situation.

If possible, it would be produced in-house, a more economical option than buying from a vendor, which could run $25,000 per trap.

Belveal has been working on the project in ts and starts over the last two years, and so far has completed four of the six planned for his home Area 14, a swath of the state reaching from Teller County, through Colorado Springs and clear to the Kansas state line. At a cost of about $5,000 in materials plus his time on the clock, the nished traps have saved the agency an estimated $80,000.

And though the rst tests of the traps still lie ahead, CPW has been so thrilled with Belveal’s ingenuity, persistence and attention to detail that the agency recently named him its outstanding technician of the year. But his can-do legacy was forged well before he reshaped a critical tool for dealing with problem bears.

Walking across his property at the edge of the Flagler State Recreation Area, Belveal extends a friendly, down-home demeanor and a vise-like handshake that o ers no hint of the physical trials of his childhood.

Born seven weeks premature at 3 pounds, 7 ounces, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy that triggered symptoms known as hemiplegia, muscle atrophy that weakened the entire right side of his body. With a right leg an inch shorter than his left, he walked with a limp and, into his middle school years, slept in a brace to stretch his tendons.

“My dad and mom never made excuses for me because of my disability,” Belveal says. “I was never a victim, always encouraged and told I could do anything any other man could do.”

Belveal’s parents divorced when he was 10, and he initially lived with his mom in Karval and later Brush. At 15, he moved in with his dad, who moved

Colorado Department of Higher Education Executive Director Angie Paccione said in February that she didn’t want to see schools become predominantly out-of-state student serving.

But a department spokeswoman said Paccione now believes CU Boul-

to Colorado Springs so Belveal could attend a small Christian high school.

ere, he spent his freshman year lifting weights to aid his rehabilitation.

e following year he took up wrestling.

In his rst year of competition, he spent virtually every match pinned to the mat. When he nally broke through with a victory his junior year, he built on that success with a work ethic and irrepressible attitude that earned him the admiration of his coach and teammates — and a winning record. A late-season injury left him with broken ribs and then pneumonia, and the physical toll simply wore him out and left him just short of earning a trip to the 2006 state tournament.

e drive that powered him to persevere didn’t stop with his prep wrestling career, and he has often leaned into its lessons. “I use and bene t from the mental toughness that sport requires on a daily basis,” he says. “You know how to dig deep. If I have a hard project or physically demanding task, I go back to my wrestling experience.

“It’s the same attitude when you’re ghting a guy and you’re on your back. Just never give up. You gotta just keep trying until something works. I apply that subconsciously to everything I do.”

His other passion — the outdoors — led him to volunteer for work building trails and helping with other conservation projects. One experience in particular left a lasting impression: a stint shadowing a CPW wildlife technician.

e way he gured it, the job essentially amounted to farming and ranching for the government, a means to spend a career immersed in the work and lifestyle he loved. From that moment, he adopted a single-minded focus: One day, he would land a job with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. e most direct route might have been to pursue a college degree, but Belveal, though a more than respectable student, didn’t gure he was

der has demonstrated that all eligible in-state students are accepted at the school — and that accepting eligible resident students is a priority. Paccione no longer has concerns about the legislation.

e bill will also require schools to report how many out-of-state and in-state students schools enroll before the double count occurs, how schools use revenue for the purpose of aid, and where students that qualify for aid come from in the state.

Colorado needs more homegrown talent from its universities, especially because that state has large gaps when it comes to who gets a degree, said Katie Zaback of Colorado Succeeds, which brings together business leaders to advocate for education.

Zaback, the organization’s vice

cut out for that. He noticed that the agency’s job requirements o ered him a loophole — a college degree or relevant work experience.

“I chose what was most natural to me, which was working, and I went for the relevant experience route,” he says. “And everything I did for those years leading up to getting a full-time job was focused on getting experience that would translate to my hireability with Parks and Wildlife.”

Belveal volunteered almost daily with CPW for years, intent on impressing the agency with his work ethic. He started down a professional path by taking a job with El Paso County Parks. Still, he felt he also needed to establish some trade skills to bolster his résumé. When his dad opened his own steel fabrication shop, Belveal worked for him full time from 2009-12 to get his certi cation as a structural steel welder. He melded that experience with his continued CPW volunteer work. After six or seven tries — and rejections, at a time when an open CPW position drew hundreds of applicants — he gures his perseverance eventually just overwhelmed the agency.

“I got to know the HR gals and you know, they were rooting for me because I tried so many times it was kind of embarrassing,” Belveal says. “But every time I applied I learned something and would come back, you know, a little better the next time.”

In 2012, he nally got full time CPW work as a resource technician at Lake Pueblo State Park. Five years later, he landed his dream job, transferring to the Eastern Plains to live and work as a wildlife technician on a state-owned property just east of Flagler.  e bear trap project has cemented his credentials.

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president of policy, said a priority for Colorado Succeeds is to examine what solutions there are to get more Colorado students access to a highquality education, such as at CU Boulder.

CU Boulder enrolls a group of students that aren’t representative of the state’s high school graduates, she said. And she worries the bill, if it’s enacted, would send a message that Colorado’s best and brightest can only be educated if the state recruits more out-of-state students.

“I wonder if that’s true,” Zaback said. “I wonder what the overall equity implications are.”

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More than 300,000 Coloradans could soon lose Medicaid coverage

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Roughly one out of every 18 Coloradans could nd themselves looking for new health care coverage over the coming year, after the end of a federal pandemic-era rule means that more than 300,000 people are likely set to lose Medicaid bene ts.

e insurance turmoil — the result of the end of the o cial federal public health emergency for COVID-19 — represents the largest transition in health coverage since the A ordable Care Act went into place 10 years ago.

“ e end of the public health emergency is a pivotal moment for Coloradans,” Adam Fox, the deputy director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, said at a news conference earlier this year.

Medicaid is the joint state and federal government health insurance program for people with low income. In Colorado, the program is known as Health First Colorado.

To qualify, households must make 138% of the federal poverty level or below — about $20,000 a year for a single person or $40,000 for a family of four. Children and pregnant people in families who make slightly more could qualify for a related program called the Child Health Plan Plus, or CHP+.

People on Medicaid typically must go through eligibility re-evaluations to make sure they still qualify. But the federal government paused those redeterminations during the height of the COVID pandemic. at grew Colorado’s Medicaid rolls to

roughly 1.7 million people, or more than one out of every four people in the state.

Now that the public health emergency is coming to an end, Medicaid o cials in Colorado will again start doing the eligibility re-evaluations.

Kim Bimestefer, the executive director of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which administers Medicaid in the state, said her department currently estimates there are 325,000 people who are currently covered by Medicaid who will no longer be eligible. e department and a bunch of other state agencies and health care organizations are now focused on

making sure those folks maintain coverage by connecting them to other options.

“Everybody is working together in a collaborative, collective, meaningful way to help keep Coloradans covered,” Bimestefer said. “One of the most important things we can do is make sure people have a ordable access to the care they need.”

e disenrollments won’t happen all at once. Instead, it will be a gradual process playing out over the next year.

e state began sending renewal notices to the rst wave of Medicaid members last month. Once people receive their renewal notices, they

will have about 60 days to complete the paperwork before their renewal deadlines. at means the rst disenrollments will start happening in May.

e process will continue monthly through April 2024 until everyone in the program has had an eligibility redetermination.

Some people — about a third of those covered by Medicaid, Bimestefer said — will be automatically renewed and won’t have to take any further action. ose folks will be noti ed of their auto-renewal about two months before their renewal date.

People who are no longer eligible for Medicaid will need to nd other coverage options. For most, that will mean buying a private health insurance plan or checking with their workplace to see if they are eligible for employer-sponsored coverage. e most important thing for Medicaid members to do now is to update their contact information with the program. at will ensure that they receive the renewal paperwork — and also make sure that everyone who is still eligible for Medicaid remains covered.

“People need to act,” said Patrick Gordon, the CEO of insurance company Rocky Mountain Health Plans. “Please don’t wait.”

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Gun violence hits 40-year high in Colorado

Death rates also high

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

In the spring of 2019, as the state mourned the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch and lawmakers began eyeing a raft of new rearms-related legislation, e Colorado Sun analyzed 38 years of state data on gun deaths.

At the time, e Sun found that 20,669 people died from rearmrelated injuries between 1980 and 2018, and the death rate, after dip-

ping in the early 2000s, was on the rise.

Now, with the reverberations from a shooting at Denver’s East High School still ringing and lawmakers again hotly debating a slate of gun bills, e Sun decided to revisit that earlier analysis.

e number of those who have died from rearm-related injuries has increased, of course. Between 1980 and 2021 — the most recent year for which nalized mortality data is available — 23,493 people were killed by gunshot wounds,

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Following the mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee where six people were killed, the Douglas County GOP group wrote a letter to the Douglas County School Board calling for arming teachers. The idea was rejected by the board.

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What’s a ‘reasonable’ rent increase?

The answer is vague

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER THE COLORADO SUN

Imagine driving down a Colorado highway and instead of seeing a posted speed limit, you pass a road sign that reads: “Go an appropriate speed.”

e idea may seem ludicrous, but similarly vague language is often inserted into bills by Colorado’s state lawmakers. Unde ned terms like “reasonable” and “substantial” are included in key parts of legislation and then left to courts to sort out later.

Sometimes, the ambiguity arises as laws are tested because it’s impossible for the legislature to imagine every possible scenario in which a statute may apply. Other times, loosey-goosey terms are intentionally added by lawmakers trying to build enough political support to pass a controversial bill.

“When you have a more broad standard that could be left open to interpretation of the courts, I think it’s easier to get things done,” said Rep. Javier Mabrey, a Denver Democrat who is an attorney.

But while some see vagueness as a tool to keep bills moving forward, others see it as a possible burden for the court system.

“If the law is vague, anyone can be dragged in front of the courts for most any reason,” said Rep. Matt

Soper, a Delta Republican who is also an attorney. is year at the Capitol, multiple highly debated bills weaving their way through the legislative process include ambiguous terms.

What’s a “reasonable increase” in rent? What’s a “substantially economically identical” o er on a multifamily residential building that’s for sale? Coloradans won’t know for sure unless those bills get signed into law and are challenged in the court system.

“ is session will be marked by bills that have to be litigated later,”

said Jason Hopfer, a longtime lobbyist who represents clients like the Douglas County School District, Je erson County, Xcel Energy and the Colorado Community College System.

Reasonable rent hikes

One bill intended to protect people from evictions that’s sponsored by Mabrey includes language that could be interpreted in a number of ways. e measure attempts to also stop landlords from e ectively evicting tenants by unreasonably increasing their rent. But the bill doesn’t de ne what a “reasonable”

rent increase is.

e bill also uses the word “reasonable” to lay out when a tenant has to let a landlord into their property and when a landlord has to complete repairs.

Mabrey said it’s important to balance vagueness and speci city but ultimately, lawmakers have to nd a way to get things done.

“ e law is interpreted by the court at the end of the day,” he said. Mabrey said the goal of the vague language around rent increases in his House Bill 1171 is to thread the

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Orediggers fly high at Kit Mayer Classic track & field meet

Mines takes home gold in men’s, women’s pole vault

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When up against some of the toughest athletes in Colorado and beyond, it helps to have a home track & eld advantage.

Colorado School of Mines hosted its annual Kit Mayer Classic this weekend, drawing NCAA Division I and Division II athletes to the Stermole Track & Field Complex.

On April 7, Mines’ Lexye Wood set a new program record in the women’s long jump, hitting 6.07 meters on her second attempt. She only took home the silver, though, as Colorado’s Avery McMullen edged out Wood at 6.36 meters.

Wood’s jump is still a conference-best for the season and is the fth-best jump in Division II this year.

In the men’s shot put, the Orediggers nearly swept the podium, as Hayden Swim, Brody Welch and Arvid Veidmark IV placed second through fourth in the event.

With the bulk of events scheduled for April 8, the Orediggers had more opportunities to shine. And shine they did, especially in both men’s and women’s pole vault.

Senior Hannah Miller, who’s the reigning NCAA Division II champion in women’s indoor pole vault, took rst with 4.07 meters. Teammates Ava Kowalski and Avery Herbold, both juniors, also tied for third in the event.

For the men’s pole vault, junior Hunter Potrykus also took gold, clearing 5.05 meters.

Mines saw additional success in the April 8 track events. Freshman Lexi Herr placed rst in the women’s 1500-meter race, and junior Everett Delate clinched rst in the men’s 110-meter hurdles, among other accomplishments.

Next on the schedule, the Mines track & eld teams travel to California and Grand Junction before returning to host their pre-conference meet April 21-22. For more information, including all the results from the Kit Mayer Classic, visit MinesAthletics. com.

Colorado School of Mines senior Hannah Miller competes in the women’s pole vault April 8 at Mines’ Kit Mayer Classic. Miller is the reigning Division II women’s indoor pole vaulting champion, and she placed first on April 8.

Colorado School of Mines senior Grant Redmond competes in men’s high jump April 8 at Mines’ Kit Mayer Classic. Redmond placed third in the event.

A Colorado Mesa athlete fails to clear the bar in the men’s high jump April 8 at Colorado School of Mines’ Kit Mayer Classic. PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

A Colorado School of Mines athlete competes in the men’s hammer throw April 8 at Mines’ Kit Mayer Classic.

Colorado School of Mines freshman Avery Wright adjusts her hair before running the first leg of the women’s 4x100 meter relay April 8 at Mines’ Kit Mayer Classic. The Orediggers competing in the women’s 4x100 were disqualified in their heat.

needle between preventing landlords from imposing retaliatory rent increases and not creating a back-door rent control policy.

Without a de nition for the phrase in the bill, Mabrey said a judge would be the one to decide what “reasonably” means based on the circumstances their jurisdiction is facing.

“To do that in legislation is to invite or force a judge to make their own personal judgment about what’s a reasonable increase in rent,” said state Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican and lawyer who often picks apart vague language in bills.

Judges would be uncomfortable making that determination, said Jason Dunn, Colorado’s former U.S. attorney and a former state deputy attorney general.

“No judge is going to take on that role of legislating,” said Dunn, a Republican who now works in private practice for Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, where he focuses on government investigations and white collar defense.

e bill has been approved by the Colorado House and is waiting to be considered by the Senate.

Dunn, who has previously served as an adviser for state legislators during bill drafting, has spent hours trying to understand what lawmakers intended when they approved bills by listening to committees and oor work. at process doesn’t always settle it though, because one lawmaker’s comments don’t necessarily represent the entire legislature’s understanding of a bill.

In one example, Dunn represented a client who shot a man on his patio near Steamboat Springs. Dunn used Colorado’s “Make My Day” law, which allows homeowners to protect themselves from intruders, as a defense.

But Dunn’s challenge was that the law says to legally use deadly force, an intruder must have entered the person’s “dwelling,”

which could or could not include a patio. Dunn won the case but said he never got a clear answer on how the legislature de ned dwelling.

“You can’t always predict what sort of factual events will come up that drive an interpretation of language,” Dunn said.

Sometimes when a bill isn’t speci c, it’s because state regulators, like those at the Department of Local A airs, are charged with developing procedures later.

at’s the case for some parts of Gov. Jared Polis’ recently released local land use bill.

But Dunn and Gardner caution that lawmakers can’t leave all the speci cs to other authorities or the courts because eventually, it turns into its own version of policymaking.

“Courts really don’t like that at all,” Gardner said. “ ey wish we would be precise all the time so they don’t have to play at politics.”

Rep. Mike Weissman, an Aurora Democrat and lawyer, would prefer to see direct language in all bills.

“Wouldn’t we rather say what we actually meant in the rst instance?” said Weissman, who is chair of the House Judiciary Committee.

House Bill 1190 is another bill with some vague language. It would give local governments a “right of rst refusal” when multifamily residential properties are put up for sale.

Under the proposal, aimed at boosting a ordable housing, local governments would have the right to match any acceptable o er for the property.

at o er would have to be “substantially economically identical” to the one made by a private buyer, but that phrase isn’t dened in the bill.

Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, a Fort Collins Democrat and prime sponsor of the bill, said the goal is to prevent a seller from favoring an o er from a private buyer over a government buyer without good reason.

“It needs to be reasonably broad in order to give a potential

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But there is a risk in using broad language. If a judge feels that a law is too di cult to interpret, they can deem it “void for vagueness,” Soper said.

Gardner said he’s seen a lot of legislation this session that could leave Coloradans confused about how to comply.

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according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

But more surprising is that the rearm-related death rate in 2021 was the highest since at least 1980. e new analysis shows the state recorded 18.2 gun deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, far exceeding any other year in that time span. e pre-

interpret unclear language from the legislature but that judges should also steer clear of trying to understand what an entire legislative body intended to do when passing a bill.

“If they write poorly, we’re stuck with it,” he said. “We’ve got to enforce it as they wrote it — as they wrote it poorly. at’s just the way it is. at’s the law.”

Poorly written bills have caused problems for the legislature in the past, with errors requiring lawmakers to revisit policies to correct issues.

In 2017, for instance, lawmakers passed a bill that unintentionally blocked dozens of government entities, like the Regional Transportation District and Scienti c and Cultural Facilities District, from collecting revenue from the state’s recreational marijuana sales tax. Lawmakers had to come back for a special session to attempt to x the

vious high was in 1981, at 16.3 deaths per 100,000 people.

ese numbers include all deaths caused by rearms — homicides, suicides, accidents and incidents where the intent cannot be determined. ough still preliminary, the rearm-related death rate appears to have declined slightly in 2022. e state will likely have nal data on 2022 deaths next month, and it is possible that the preliminary gure — 16.8 deaths per 100,000 people — could rise as more deaths are ocially recorded.

mistake. ( e special session was unsuccessful.) is year, House Speaker Julie McCluskie has brought a bill to x a mistake in a measure passed in 2022 that accidentally limited a housing grant program to making a single grant. e x allows for grants — plural — to be made.

Most lawmakers aren’t attorneys e vast majority of lawmakers in Colorado’s citizen legislature aren’t coming to bill drafting with a background in law. ey are part-time politicians who typically work in the private sector when the legislature isn’t in session.

While some have legal experience, many come from careers in activism, education, business or engineering. ere are ranchers, farmers, an emergency room nurse, a musician and a pharmacist among the chambers’ members.

Rep. Lorena Garcia, an Adams County Democrat, is in her rst

e reason we stop the analysis at 1980 is because that’s how far back CDPHE has data on rearm-speci c causes of death.

e state does have data on suicides going back to 1940 and homicides back to 1970. But, because those numbers do not record whether a gun was involved in the deaths, they are not comparable to post-1980 numbers.

Gun deaths are increasing across most age groups in the state. e only age group where a trend is di cult to discern is for children from birth

year at the Capitol. She was an activist and nonpro t leader before running for o ce.

Without legal training, she said she works to ensure she won’t be tripped up by complex language when drafting her bills, many of which are complicated policy areas like the legislature’s ability to issue subpoenas and immigrants’ ability to access public bene ts.

“We have turned courts into lawmakers, and that’s not what they should be. But we’ve allowed that and we’ve encouraged that by being vague,” Garcia said.

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

through age 9. Deaths in that age range can be few enough in a given year that CDPHE won’t release the actual numbers — it is common in health statistics for small numbers to be withheld for privacy reasons.

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Public Trustees

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 19, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Sarah Ann Van Hooser

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Universal Lending

Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

May 20, 2019

County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 28, 2019

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2019042300

Original Principal Amount

$205,175.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$204,112.42

Pursuant to CRS §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 prinicipal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 16, Block 4, Trendwood Filing No. 2, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 6517 W 95th Place, Westminster, CO 80021.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/11/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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; DATE: 01/19/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Marcello G. Rojas #46396

The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965

Attorney File # CO220044

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice No.J2300018 First

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 26, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records. Original Grantor(s) WILLIAM ROMJUE AND JESSICA ROMJUE

AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 19, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) HENRY STOLLSTEIMER JR. AND DELFINE STOLLSTEIMER

Pursuant to CRS §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.

ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 37, BLOCK 2, JIM’S SUBDIVISION, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 37; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 37, A DISTANCE OF 20 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY 75 FEET 2 INCHES TO A METAL STAKE AT MIDPOINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 37;

THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 37, A DISTANCE OF 76 FEET 10 INCHES TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND ALL OF LOT 38, BLOCK 2, JIM''S SUBDIVISION, EXCEPT A TRIANGLE OF LAND IN LOT 38, BLOCK 2, JIM’S SUBDIVISION ASFOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 38, EXTENDING EASTWARD 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWARD TO A METAL STAKE AT MIDPOINT ON THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 38, A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET 2 INCHES; THENCE EXTENDING NORTHWESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 76 FEET 10 INCHES TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 34200 SIOUX TRAIL, PINE, CO 80470.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/18/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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; DATE: 01/26/2023 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Randall M.Chin #31149 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009701731

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

January 12, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Mark C Palfreyman and Mary C Palfreyman

Original Beneficiary(ies) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-2 Date of Deed of Trust March 09, 2006 County of Recording

Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 20, 2006

Information

No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006033333**

Original Principal Amount

$248,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$216,927.84

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 70, Conifer Meadows - Unit 2, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

**This loan has been modified through a Home Affordable Modification Agreement effective December 1, 2013.

Also known by street and number as:

11879 Broken Arrow Dr, Conifer, CO 80433.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/11/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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;

DATE: 01/12/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO21110

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

August 21, 2018

County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 29, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2018079597

Original Principal Amount $319,113.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$312,273.62

Pursuant to CRS §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.

LOT 45, MARTINDALE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 521 SOUTH OTIS STREET, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/11/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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;

DATE: 01/19/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Randall M.Chin #31149

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009690801

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice NO. J2300016

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 7, Block 2, OVERLOOK AT BEAR CREEK CHERRY SUBDIVISION, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 10398 W Wesley Pl, Lakewood, CO 80227.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/18/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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; DATE: 01/26/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Scott D. Toebben #19011

Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710

Attorney File # 22CO00384-1

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice NO. J2300025

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300028

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 26, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Charles McCleery and Virgina McCleery

Original Beneficiary(ies)

KeyBank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt KeyBank, NA Date of Deed of Trust

September 26, 2007 County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2007114341

Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $99,836.23

Pursuant to CRS §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

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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 thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

BEING LOT NUMBER 7 IN BLACK MOUNTAIN

RANCH ESTATES FILING NO. 2 AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDED PLAT/MAP THEREOF IN INSTRUMENT NO. 83106434 OF JEFFERSON COUNTY RECORDS.

Also known by street and number as: 9039 Black Mountain Dr, Conifer, CO 80433.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/18/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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;

DATE: 01/26/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-950724-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice NO. J2300028

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300030

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 26, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) MATTHEW P. WEAVER AND JENNIFER L. WATTLES

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MIDFIRST BANK

Date of Deed of Trust

June 25, 2015

County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 26, 2015

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2015065592

Original Principal Amount

$284,747.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$280,059.60

Pursuant to CRS §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.

LOT 11, BLOCK 3, WOODLAND VALLEY FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

7156 UNION COURT, ARVADA, CO 80004.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

Attorney File # 20-024434

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2300014 First Publication: 3/23/2023

Legal Notice No. J2300031

First

NOTICE OF SALE

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

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

Attorney File # 19-023218

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Legal

Notice NO. J2300030

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 19, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records. Original Grantor(s)

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE

SYSTEMS,

COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Holder of Evidence of Debt

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 13, BLOCK 3, LAKECREST CLUSTER HOMES, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL NUMBER: 29-281-09-003

Also known by street and number as: 10470 W 83 rd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

Last Publication: 4/20/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300031

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 26, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Matthew M. Archuleta

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY

MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 09, 2009

County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 12, 2009

Recording Information

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2009101790

Original Principal Amount

$132,795.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$99,882.98

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1218, ADVANTAGE AT WOOD CREEK CONDOMINIUMS AS SHOWN ON CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1983, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 83104617, AND MAP RECORDED JULY 31, 1984 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 84071680, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1983 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 83104616, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 29-361-01-183

Also known by street and number as: 5565 West 76th Avenue #1218, Arvada, CO 80003.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/18/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/30/2023

Last Publication: 4/27/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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;

DATE: 01/26/2023

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Original Grantor(s)

Matthew

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 10, BLOCK 13, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, BLOCKS 1 THROUGH 25, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 7735 South Cody Street, Littleton, CO 80128.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LAND REFERRED TO IN SCHEDULE A IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 46, KING`S VALLEY CUSTOM RESORT DEVELOPMENT FILING NO.2 COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 31258 Chambers Lane, Conifer, CO 80433.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/11/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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;

DATE: 01/19/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710

Attorney File # 18CO00533-3

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/11/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript 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;

DATE: 01/19/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Marcello G. Rojas #46396

The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO220082

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2300019

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 19, 2023, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) ANDREW K JANES AND TIFFANY J JANES

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE MONEY SOURCE INC.

Date of Deed of Trust August 01, 2019 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 07, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2019069159

Original Principal Amount $315,679.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $299,840.58

https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 3/23/2023 Last Publication: 4/20/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript 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; DATE: 01/19/2023 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) rep-

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 22-028997

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Original

Grantor(s) Michael Brock Beeson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Citywide Home Loans, a Utah Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Fifth Third Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2016 County of Recording Jefferson

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED

OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 05/11/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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;

DATE: 01/19/2023

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

N. April Winecki #34861

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

Attorney File # 22-029011

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice NO. J2300017

First Publication: 3/23/2023

Last Publication: 4/20/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission scheduled for May 2, 2023 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider New Town Sub-Area Plan The area along Wadsworth Boulevard and Bypass between the G Line tracks on the north and Interstate 70 on the south. The Arvada Marketplace shopping center along 52nd Avenue is also included, as are commercial and light industry areas east of the shopping center. Members of the public may attend. To submit written public comment to be considered by the Commission, email comments to cedboardsandcommission@arvada.org by 5 p.m. on 5/1/2023. Additional information can be obtained from https://www.arvadapermits.org/etrakit3/search/ project.aspx?activityno=CP2023-0001,

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION

/s/ Tim Knapp, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 416148

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission scheduled for May 2, 2023 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider Pocket Neighborhoods (Proposed CN – Commercial, Neighborhood Zoning District), Small-scale commercial developments that could be located within or on the edges of existing residential neighborhoods throughout the City. Members of the public may attend. To submit written public comment to be considered by the Commission, email comments to cedboardsandcommission@arvada.org by 5 p.m. on 5/1/2023. Additional information can be obtained from https://www.arvadapermits.org/etrakit3/search/ project.aspx?activityno=OTH2022-0015,

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION

/s/ Tim Knapp, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 416147

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

Jefferson County Assessor's Public Notice

Current Colorado law requires Assessors statewide to revalue all real property every two years (odd numbered years). On or before May 1, our office will mail each property owner a Notice of Valuation for their property.

After receiving the notice, we recommend that property owners visit our website assessor.jeffco. us to review their property characteristics and neighborhood sales using our Property Records search and Comparable Sales search. The market value stated on your Notice of Valuation is an estimate of your home’s worth on June 30, 2022. Only sales from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2022, were used for analysis. We cannot consider sales or other market influences that occurred after June 30, 2022.

The Jefferson County Colorado Assessor will hear any appeals concerning the valuation of taxable real property for tax year 2023 beginning May 1, 2023.

Property owners who wish to file an appeal may also do so online at assessor.jeffco.us

The website not only contains a link and information to file an appeal for all property types but includes information on the assessment process and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Appeals that are mailed for real property must be postmarked by June 8, 2023. If you file online, please do not also file by mail or in person. The Assessor's Office is located at Jefferson County Government Center, #2500, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419. Normal office hours are Monday thru Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our office is closed on Fridays.

Appeals concerning the valuation of taxable personal property (business equipment) will be heard beginning June 15, 2023. Written objections for personal property valuations must be postmarked by June 30, 2023.

Appeals which are filed online will be considered timely up until 11:59 p.m. MST. on June 8, 2023, for Real Property, and June 30, 2023, for Personal

Property.

Legal Notice No. 415061

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will be held before the Arvada Planning Commission scheduled for May 2, 2023 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider Northwest Arvada Sub-Area Plan, Two areas generally located along State Highway 72 in the area east of Highway (SH) 93 to Indiana Street and along Indiana Street between the railroad right-of-way on the south and the City boundary on the north. Members of the public may attend. To submit written public comment to be considered by the Commission, email comments to cedboardsandcommission@arvada.org by 5 p.m. on 5/1/2023. Additional information can be obtained from https://www.arvadapermits.org/etrakit3/search/ project.aspx?activityno=CP2023-0002,

CITY OF ARVADA PLANNING COMMISSION

/s/ Tim Knapp, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 416149

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

APRIL, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio

Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 416121

First Publication APRIL 13, 2023

Final Publication APRIL 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

LEYDEN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Leyden Ranch Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Melissa M. Melton Until May 2027

Nagy Ramzy Until May 2027

The following office remains vacant:

VACANT Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for District:

K. Sean Allen, Esq.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122

(303) 858-1800

Legal Notice No. 416144

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

Green Gables Metropolitan District No. 1 Jefferson County, Colorado

3. The area sought to be excluded from the District is located entirely within Jefferson County, and does not include property within any other county or within any other incorporated city, town, or city and county, and the District currently encompasses property in Jefferson County, and therefore no notice of the proposed exclusion under Section 32-1-207(2), C.R.S., as amended, is required.

Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Mount Carbon Metropolitan District at 10:00 a.m. on May 18, 2023, to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MTE2ODBkN2ItYzV hNy00MjM3LTg1NWItY2MxYjM1MTRlN2Q5%40 thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224a aa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c %22Oid%22%3a%229bf4c29b-a9c8-46b4-a6c0c1ed7cba4824%22%7d, or via teleconference 1-720-547-5281, Access Code: 767 209 842#, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the property described in this notice.

The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the area described in this notice.

MOUNT CARBON

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel for the District

Legal Notice No. 416122

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION

TO BE CONDUCTED BY MAIL BALLOT GREEN MOUNTAIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District of the County of Jefferson, Colorado:

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a regular election of the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District shall be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. Mail ballots are required to be mailed to eligible electors between April 10, 2023 and April 17, 2023.

At said election, the electors of the District shall vote for two (2) Directors to serve four (4) year-terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District:

Todd Hooks

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Willowbrook Water and Sanitation District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Scott Franklin Szymanski 4 year term until May, 2027

Timothy C. Shangraw 4 year term until May, 2027

Patrick Earl McKune 4 year term until May, 2027

Scott W. Wilkinson

Contact Person for the District: Scott Wilkinson

Telephone Number of the District: 303-534-9000

Address of the District: 9850 W. Girton, Lakewood, CO 80227 District Facsimile Number: (303) 5344618

District Email: Swilkinson@davisandceriani.com

Legal Notice No. 416105

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Meadowbrook Water District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Anthony DeSaverio 4 year term until May, 2027

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Ward TOD Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for the District are declared elected by acclamation:

Christopher Ferguson

Until May 2027 Timothy Lee Westbrook

Until May 2027 Matthew L.R. Foran

Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official

Contact Person for Districts: Clint C. Waldron, Esq.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Legal Notice No. 416140

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2022-072 Cert # 160077

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Green Gables Metropolitan District No. 1, of Jefferson County, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for the office of board of director than the offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of the Green Gables Metropolitan District No.

2027

Name: Paul J. Bartos Elected to Serve a Term of: 4 years

Until: May, 2027

Name: Krystal Smith Elected to Serve a Term of: 4 years

Until: May, 2027

Name: Mark Alexander Arreguin Elected to Serve a Term of: 2 years

Until: May, 2025

By: Designated Election Official Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Colin B. Mielke, Esq. Address of the District: 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Telephone Number of District: (303) 7702700 Email of the District: cmielke@svwpc.com

Legal Notice No. 416108

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of Mount Carbon Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain land from such District.

1. The name and address of the petitioner mentioned in such petition and the general description of the property to be excluded are as follows:

Petitioners: Lawrence Anthony Vandenbout and Meghan Marie Vandenbout

Address: 3185 S. Poppy Street Morrison, CO 80465

Description: Lot 21, Block 7, Red Rocks Ranch Filing No. 2, according to the plat thereof recorded in the real property records of Jefferson County, Colorado. Also known by street address 3185 S. Poppy Street; Morrison, Colorado 80465.

2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from the boundaries of the District.

Karen Morgan

Randy E. Little

Eligible electors may apply for new or replacement mail ballots and return voted mail ballots to the offices of the Designated Election Official, which is also the ballot drop-off/walk-in voting location, c/o Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. The offices of Community Resource Services of Colorado are open Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April 10, 2023, through May 1, 2023, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 2, 2023 (Election Day). In addition, ballots can be dropped off at Green Mountain Water & Sanitation District, 13919 W. Utah Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

GREEN MOUNTAIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By:/s/ Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 416101

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Meadowbrook-Fairview Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Anthony DeSaverio 4 year term until May, 2027

Marlene Stanley 4 year term until May, 2027

Barbara Whitney 4 year term until May, 2027

Scott W. Wilkinson

Contact Person for the District: Scott Wilkinson

Telephone Number of the District: 303-534-9000

Address of the District: 9850 W. Girton, Lakewood, CO 80227

District Facsimile Number: (303) 5344618 District Email: Swilkinson@davisandceriani.com

John Muhr 4 year term until May, 2027

Barbara Whitney 4 year term until May, 2027

Scott W. Wilkinson

Contact Person for the District: Scott Wilkinson

Telephone Number of the District: 303-534-9000

Address of the District: 9850 W. Girton, Lakewood, CO 80227 District Facsimile Number: (303) 534-4618 District Email: Swilkinson@davisandceriani.com

Legal Notice No. 416106

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTIONS and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS WARD TOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 2 & 3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2023, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Ward TOD Metropolitan District Nos. 2 & 3 (collectively, the “Districts”). Therefore, the elections for the Districts to be held on May 2, 2023 are hereby cancelled.

The following candidates for each District are declared elected by acclamation:

Christopher Ferguson

Until May 2027

Timothy Lee Westbrook

Until May 2027

Matthew L.R. Foran

Until May 2027

/s/ Ashley B. Frisbie

Designated Election Official

Contact Person for Districts:

Clint C. Waldron, Esq.

WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800

Legal Notice No. 416139

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Notice

Directors (the “Board”) of the LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on April 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the amendment to the 2022 budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88169711850?pwd

=MVBaYlFOUjltQWQzMEFNWUtrbFUwQT09

Meeting ID: 881 6971 1850

Passcode: 983761

Call-in Number:1-720-707-2699

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E Crescent Pkwy #300, Englewood, CO 80111, where the same is open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

LEYDEN ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE

TANAKA & WALDRON

Attorneys at Law

Legal Notice No. 416129

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids in an envelope marked: 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS –POINT and GRP UV CIPP REPAIR and MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT will be received and opened by the Applewood Sanitation District at 4885 Ward Road, Suite 100, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

The 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS – POINT and GRP UV CIPP REPAIR and MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT includes the point repair of approximately 150 LF of active 8” VCP sanitary mains at eleven (11) locations, 2,850 LF GRP UV CIPP lining, and 775 LF of removal and replacement of active 8” and 12” VCP sanitary mains and separate trimming of protruding taps. The project is situated in the Applewood Sanitation District, southwest of West 32nd Avenue and I-70. The majority of the work is on residential streets.

The schedule is as follows:

• Friday April 14, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. – Contract

Documents with Exhibits/Details, Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained online at rgengineers.com.

• Wednesday May 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. - Bids will be received and opened at 4885 Ward Road, Suite 100, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 –

Project Completion.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of fortyfive (45) days after the time fixed for bid closing.

The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or technical defects so the best interests of the District may be served, and may reject any and all bids, and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the District.

Karl A. Kluge

Senior Design Engineer and Construction Manager

cc: Jim R. Landry, P.E., RGA

Legal Notice No. 416064

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids in an envelope marked: WESTRIDGE SANITATION DISTRICT 2023 SEWER MAIN CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Bids will be received until April 17, 2023 at 10:00

AM Mountain Time by RG and Associates, LLC, on behalf of Westridge Sanitation District, electronically at gwelp@rgengineers.com or via mail at 4885 Ward Road, Suite 100, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (Attn: Gary E. Welp, P.E., CFM).

Plans, Specifications and bid forms are available online for a $22 download fee at http://www.rgengineers.com/construction-bidding.html.

The 2023 SEWER MAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT consists of 11,180 linear feet of 8-inch, 150 linear feet of 12-inch, and 1,050 linear feet of 15-inch cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) in several locations and 187 service connections along the locations of the CIPP. This project is to be completed by December 15, 2023.

Legal Notice No. 416077

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Notice is hereby given that on or after April 20, 2023, the City of Golden Public Works Department will make final settlement with Diamond Contracting Corporation ,18300 W. Hwy.72 Arvada, CO 80007 in connection with payment for all services rendered, materials furnished, and for all labor performed in and for the 2022 Utility Replacement Program.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by subcontractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City of Golden Public Works Department, c/o Shakira Hollis, Administrative Coordinator, 1445 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401, on or before the abovementioned time and date of final settlement.

3.Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Golden Public Works Department from any and all liability for such claim.

CITY OF GOLDEN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Anne Beierle, Director of Public Works Legal

Notice No. 415060

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF FREMONT, STATE OF WYOMING

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE APPLING, Plaintiff, vs. STEPHANIE JO APPLING, Defendant. Civil Action No. CV-2023-DR-0000173

SUMMONS

TO: Stephanie Jo Appling 4663 Calle Louissa Golden, CO 80403-7785

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk and serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, an answer to the Verified Complaint for Divorce which is herewith served upon you, within 20 days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. (If service upon you is made outside of the State of Wyoming, you are required to file and serve your answer to the Verified Complaint for Divorce within 30 days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service). If you fail to do so, judgment and Order by Default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Verified Complaint for Divorce. Served with are the following:

DATED this 22nd day September, 2022.

BY THE COURT:

/s/Amy Frederick Clerk of District Court

PREPARED BY: LUBNAU LAW OFFICE, PC Attorneys at Law

/s/ Nicklaus L. Dillinger Nicklaus L. Dillinger, #7-6313 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1028, Gillette, WY 82717 (307) 682-1313

Legal Notice No. 416132

First Publication: April 13, 2023 Last Publication: April 13, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030835, Division/ Courtroom 3

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)

ACADEMY POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. ESTATE OF SHIRLEE J. MUELLER; SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC; and JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendant(s).

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10 O’clock A.M., on the 18th day May, 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said

ing has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated December 20, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101

et seq. by Academy Pointe Condominium Association, Inc. the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on August 16, 2021 at Reception No. 2021121204 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration of Academy Pointe recorded on 05/28/1985 at 85049206 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Academy Pointe Condominium Association, Inc. against real property legal described as follows:

Condominium Unit 102 in Condominium Building 1. Academy Pointe (a Condominium Community) according to the Condominium Map thereof recorded on February 18, 1986 in Book 86 at Page 34 and any and all amendments thereto, in the records of the County of Jefferson, Colorado, and as described and defined in the Condominium Declaration for Academy Pointe (a Condominium Community) recorded May 28, 1985 under Reception No. 85049206 and Fourth Statement of Intention to Annex Additional Land to Condominium Declaration recorded February 18, I986 under Reception No. 86016581 and any and all Amendments thereto, in said records. County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.; And also known as:3600 S Pierce Street, Unit 1-102, Lakewood, CO 80235

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.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999

Date: January 26, 2023

Regina Marinelli, Sheriff, Jefferson County Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415957

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiff: Assure LLC

1261 S. Zuni St. Denver CO 80223

v. Defendant: Brook Forest Country Club Inc., and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject real property which is the subject of this action. Case # 23CV40

SUMMONS

To the people of the state of Colorado

To the above named defendant Brook Forest Country Club Inc. You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained by the clerk of court. If you fail to respond, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court without further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Jefferson County, Colorado, also described as:

A PART OF TRACT A, BROOK FOREST FILING NO. 4, SHOWN AS 50’ EMERGENCY ROAD EASMENT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; LYING NORTH OF LOTS 22 AND 45, AND LYING WEST OF TRACTS O AND N, AND LYING SOUTH OF LOT 81, BROOK FOREST FILING NO. 5, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT/KEY B, BLOCK A, BROOK FOREST FILING NO. 4, And Schedule # 300164343

ASSURE LLC Dated 03/13/2023

Legal Notice No. 415938

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiff: JOHN A. FITZGERALD and MARIA

M. FITZGERALD, as Trustees of the John A. Fitzgerald and Maria M. Fitzgerald Trust dated December 8, 2017, a Revocable Trust

v.

the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Respectfully submitted on March 9, 2023.

ANDERSON NOTARIANNI MCMAHON LLC

s/ Kevin McKay

This summons is issued pursuant to rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. a copy of the complaint must be served with this summons. this form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court. you are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff.

TO THE CLERK: If the summons is issued by the clerk of the court, the signature block for the clerk or deputy should be provided by stamp, or typewriter, in the space to the left of the attorney’s name.

Legal Notice No. 415058

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiff: GOLDEN PINES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation,

Defendants: DYLAN LUND; GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; JERRY DITULLIO AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP

Wendy E. Weigler #28419

Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127

Phone Number: (303) 863-1870

Case Number: 2022CV030803

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on November 18, 2022 in the abovecaptioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee: Dylan Lund

Original Lienor: Golden Pines Condominium Association, Inc.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt: Golden Pines Condominium Association, Inc.

Date of Lien being foreclosed: June 15, 2021

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed

: June 16, 2021

County of Recording: Jefferson

Recording Information: 2021091571

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $9,049.01

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof:

$26,641.46

Amount of Judgment entered November 18, 2022: $22,684.62

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Condominium Unit No. W-U3, Building No. 1, Golden Pines Condominiums, according to the Condominium Plat thereof recorded January 31, 1980 at Reception No. 80008024 and according to and subject to the Condominium Declaration recorded January 31, 1980 at Reception No. 80008023, Together with the exclusive right to use the following Limited Common Elements: Storage Space W-S3, and Parking Space 112, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 16359 W. 10th Avenue, #W-3, Golden, CO 80401.

cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

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.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:

Wendy E. Weigler, Esq. Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Date: January 23, 2023 Regina Marinelli Jefferson County Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 3838-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. 415958

First Publication: March 23, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Pkwy. Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiff: SISTERS OF CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., a Kansas non-profit corporation, v. Defendants: FOOTHILLS MEDICAL BUILDING COMPANY, LLP, a dissolved Colorado limited liability partnership, f/k/a FOOTHILLS MEDICAL BUILDING COMPANY, a Colorado general partnership and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

Attorneys for SCL Health Max S. Stich, #36782 Philip A. Goiran, #32325 TIEMEIER & STICH, P.C. 1000 East 16th Avenue Denver, CO 80218

Phone Number: (303) 531-0022

Fax Number: (303) 531-0021

E-mail: mstich@tslawpc.com

E-mail: agoiran@tslawpc.com

Case No.: 2023CV30054

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE

FINAL PAYMENT

Defendants: TERESA C. HARTNEY, an individual; PATRICIA L. ROBERTS, an individual; and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action

Attorneys for Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald:

Name: ANDERSON NOTARIANNI MCMAHON LLC

Kevin McKay, Esq., No. 50997

Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1700 Denver, CO 80203

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., on May 11, 2023, on the front steps of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, located at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Ste. 1520, Golden, CO 80419, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE filed in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action seeking a determination by the Court and for entry of a quiet title decree pursuant to pursuant to C.R.C.P. 105, that Plaintiff Sisters

of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Inc., is the owner of the following described real property situate in Jefferson County, Colorado:

Parcel 1: Lot 1, Foothills Medical Center, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Parcel 2: Non-Exclusive Easement Rights ss Created in the License Agreement, recorded December 12, 1986, at reception No. 86154224, and the Easement Agreement recorded November 29, 1988, at reception No. 88115492, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Additional Parcel Tract A, Foothills Medical Center, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g)(2), C.R.C.P.

Dated: April 5, 2023.

Respectfully submitted, TIEMEIER & STICH, P.C.

/s/ Philip A. Goiran

Max S. Stich, #36782

Philip A. Goiran, #32325

Legal Notice No. 416135

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

Case # 2022-048 Cert # 160821

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE

AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially WILLIAM N. PHILLIPS 16365 W. BAYAUD DR GOLDEN, CO 80401

STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PO BOX 17087 DENVER, CO 80217-0087

CAVALRY SPV I LLC

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2017, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to MERCURY FUNDING LLC, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 4, SIXTH AVENUE WEST ESTATES-ELEVENTH FILING, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF PROPERTY MERGER AGREEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 2000 IN RECEPTION NO. F114074, AKA: 16365 W. BAYAUD DR, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2016 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016 that said real estate was taxed in the name of WILLIAM N. PHILLIPS the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 18, A.D. 2020; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, MERCURY FUNDING LLC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 31ST day of JULY at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date. WITNESS my hand and seal this 3RD Day of APRIL, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 416120

First Publication APRIL 13, 2023

Final Publication APRIL 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2023-013 Cert # 181296

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT

TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSU-

ANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially;

UNION SQUARE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520

GOLDEN, CO 80419

MARK ZIRINSKY (HOLDER OF CERT 150753)

1870 S. NIAGARA WAY DENVER, CO 80224

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2019, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; OUTLOT “A”, COTTONWOOD HILLS, AN AMENDED PLAT OF TRACT E UNION SQUARE SUBDIVISION, EXCEPT ANY PORTION LYING WITHIN SUPPLEMENTAL MAP NO. 9 FOR LAKEWOOD HILLS CONDOMINIUMS, AND LAKEWOOD HILS CONDOMINIUMS, AND LAKEWOOD HILLS FILING NO. 4, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT

genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

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

1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect;

2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party;

3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

Simply Storage Arvada located at 4911 West 58th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002 will hold an online public sale to enforce a lien imposed on said property, as described below, pursuant to the Colorado Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Colorado Code 38-21.5 to 38-21.5-105. The auction will be held on website www.storageauctions.com (http://www.storageauctions.com) and will end at 12:00PM on Wednesday, April 26, 2023

TO

of Virginia Jean Ruggiero, a/k/a Virginia J. Ruggiero, a/k/a Virginia Ruggiero, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30341

CO INC 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2019, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOT 77, COTTONWOOD HILLS, AN AMENDED PLAT OF TRACT “E” UNION SQUARE SUBDIVISION, EXCEPT ANY PORTION LYING WITHIN LAKEWOOD HILLS AND LAKEWOOD HILLS FILING NO. 3, AKA:

VACANT LAND

That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2018 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018 that said real estate was taxed in the name of DENVER LAND & TITLE CO INC, that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 14, A.D. 2022; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 24TH day of JULY at 5:00 P.M A.D.2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 27TH Day of MARCH, A.D. 2023

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415053

First Publication APRIL 6, 2023

Final Publication APRIL 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Cheyenne Brock and Respondent: Gage Griffin

Attorney for the Petitioner: Randy D. Saint Onge, Esq. Saint Family Law/Saint Onge Law Office, LLC 6081 S. Quebec Street, Suite 202 Centennial, Colorado 80111

Phone Number: (303) 951-7531

E-mail: info@saintfl.com Atty. Reg. #: 45778 Case Number: 2023DR30106

SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

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

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the "Self Help/Forms" tab,

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and CoPetitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the

4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

[x] By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.

By checking this box, I am acknowledging that I have made a change to the original content of this form..

Date: 02/07/2023

Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

[x] /s/ Signature of the Attorney for the Petitioner (if any)

Legal Notice No. 416103

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

Dawn Sandberg, a resident of Jefferson county, had filed divorce papers for spouse abandonmen against Driss Chouaf. The Jefferson county sherif served papers to last know address no response. As of April 1, 2023 Dawn Sandberg will be divorced from Driss Chouaf.

Legal Notice No. 416079

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Dr Bonnie Borman and Dr. Lee Dimick will be destroying patient inactive records from 2015 or older on May 1, 2023. If you have a need for the records, please contact the office of Dr. Borman at 303-232-4321 or Dr. Dimick at 303-232-1232.

Legal Notice No. 416041

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2023-014 Cert # 181297

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially; EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, CUSTODIAN FBO IRA 97749

1 EQUITY WAY WESTLAKE, OH 44145-1050

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2019, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; OUTLOT B, COTTONWOOD HILLS, AN AMENDED PLAT OF TRACT E UNION SQUARE SUBDIVISION, EXCEPT ANY PORTION LYING WITHIN LAKEWOOD HILLS CONDOMINIUMS AND LAKEWOOD HILLS FILING NO. 2, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT

A BLOCK B, COTTONWOOD HILLS AMENDED PLAT OF TRACT E UNION SQUARE, AKA: VACANT LAND

That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2018 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018 that said real estate was taxed in the name of EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, CUSTODIAN FBO IRA 97749, that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 14, A.D. 2022; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 24TH day of JULY at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 27TH Day of MARCH, A.D. 2023

Management reserves the right to withdraw any unit from sale. Registered or motor vehicles are sold "As Is / Parts Only," no titles or registration.

Tenant Name: Unit #: Stored Items Wendy Wagner: 6227: HHG, Bxs, Furn Wendy Wagner: 6624: HHG, Bxs, Furn

Legal Notice No. 415972

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

Cast Iron Recovery LLC, 4877 Pearl St., Denver 303-292-1542 is seeking title to:

1) 16 Hyundai Elantra vin#680096

Legal Notice No. 416126

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

Extra Space Storage gives notice that unclaimed property of Ozark Scanning Services, deemed abandoned at the leased premises located at 7100 W. Grandview Ave #4, Arvada, CO 80002, consisting of desks, office chairs, printer/coper/ scanners, boxes of files, microwave, binders, table and office cubicles, will be sold to the highest bidder on www.storagetreasures.com on Monday, April 24th, 2023.

Legal Notice No. 416076

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Sale of Lien Property

Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on 4/26/2023 at 12:00 p.m. at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Jefferson County, City of Arvada, Colorado.

The Attic Self Storage will sell to satisfy the lien on property stored at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, Colorado 80003 by the following persons:

No. 260Anita Baca 5400 Sheridan Blvd #61 Arvada, CO 80002

No. 276Jerry Jesus Murillo Pena 1500 W Thornton Pkwy #237 Federal Heights, CO 80260

No. 283Salvador Gonzales 10511 W 101st Pl Westminster, CO 80021

No. 444Anthony Evans 8001 W 10th Ave #11 Lakewood, CO 80214

No. 449Steve Lontine 1165 W 97th Ave Northglenn, CO 80260

Misc. household and other

This notice is being published on 4/13/2023 and 4/20/2023 in the newspaper in accordance with C.R.S. Sect. 38-21.5-101 (Colorado Law.) This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Contact: The Attic Self Storage -- 303-456-2882

Legal Notice No.: 416130

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JACK T. SWEDBERG, also known as JACK THOMAS SWEDBERG, and JACK SWEDBERG, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30416

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, County, Colorado on or before August 13. 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jay A. Swedberg, Personal Representative 3552 E. 23rd Street Casper, WY 82609

Legal Notice No. 416554

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michael Schoenberg, Deceased Case Number:

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 7, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel P. Kapsak Attorney to the Personal Representative 1610 Hover Street, Suite 203 Longmont, Colorado 80501

Legal Notice No. 416066

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gaelen Megan Dickman, aka Megan Dickman, Deceased. Case Number: N/A

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative on or before July 31, 2023, or said claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Aaron Dickman 10055 W Dartmouth Ave, Apt 102, Lakewood, CO 80227

Legal Notice No. 416009

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT AFTON BOHMAN, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR30388

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before September 4, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph B. Bohman, Personal Representative 806 Bitterbrush Ln Ft. Collins CO 80526

Legal Notice No. 416088

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Elaine Zelvis, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30207

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before 08/20/2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Virginia A. Frazer-Abel

Person Giving Notice 4704 Harlan Street, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80212

Legal Notice No. 416006

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gracellen Ostrander, also known as Gracellen M. Ostrander, Deceased Case No.: 2023PR30409

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before August 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative: Diana Lynn Nelson ℅ Flanders, Elsberg, Herber & Dunn, LLC 401 Main St., Ste. 1 Longmont, CO 80501

Legal Notice No. 416137

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Charles Dudley Brainard, aka Charles D. Brainard, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR12

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 31, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tracy Nolan

Attorney to the Personal Representative c/o The Rutherford Law Center, LLC 8795 Ralston Rd, Ste 113 Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. 416035

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Menno Paul Gaeddert, aka Menno P. Gaeddert, aka Menno Gaeddert, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30420

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dwayne H. Gaeddert

Personal Representative 91 Katie Ln. Golden, CO 80403

Legal Notice No. 416134

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Debra June Nichols, aka Debra J. Nichols, aka Debra Nichols, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30340

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 7, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie Peter, Person Giving Notice

P.O. Box 1345 Arvada, CO 80001

Legal Notice No. 415046

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Leonard Luther McCormick, aka Leonard L. McCormick, aka Leonard McCormick, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30336

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diana L. Stone, Personal Representative 1402 Tipperary Street Boulder, Colorado 80303

Legal Notice No. 415047

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Joshua Addison West, a/k/a Joshua A. West, a/k/a Joshua West, a/k/a Josh West, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30356

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kasandra Mae West, Personal Representative 5771 West 92nd Avenue, #334 Westminster, CO 80031

Legal Notice No. 415056

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jeffery C. Lane, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR178

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 25, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jon LaFloe, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185)

Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234

Attorney for Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 416138

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Douglas A. Smith, Deceased

Case Number: 2022PR31316

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lisa Yesensky, Personal Representative

c/o Pearman Law Firm

4195 Wadsworth Blvd

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 416003

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Peggy Lynn Weaver, Deceased

CASE NUMBER: 2023PR30106

All persons having claims against the above-

named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alisa Peterson, Kessia Petersen

Co-Personal Representatives c/o Thomas P. Walsh, III Attorney to the Personal Representatives 7350 E. Progress Place, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 416037

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NADINE B. QUIGLEY, also known as NADINE BARNES QUIGLEY, aka NORMA NADINE BARNES, and NADINE QUIGLEY, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30391

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 7, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Howard Maxwell, Personal Representative 1245 East Butterfield Place Olathe, KS 66062

Legal Notice No. 416074

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Vicki Pedersen, a/k/a Vicki L. Pedersen, a/k/a Vicki Lee Pederson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30360

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joshua Pedersen, Personal Representative 2010 Catalina Marie Avenue Henderson, NV 89074

Legal Notice No. 415055

First Publication: April 6, 2023 Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

TO CREDITORS Estate of Bonnie June Rohwer, a/k/a Bonnie J. Rohwer, a/k/a Bonnie Rohwer, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30393

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Amy Onsager

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KATHLEEN MARIE SKIPTON, aka KATHLEEN M. SKIPTON, aka KATHY SKIPTON, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30230

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 15, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Monreal, Personal Representative S83W17595 Clearbrook Drive Muskego, Wisconsin 53150

Legal Notice No. 416075

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William J Mansfield, deceased Case Number: 23PR049

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 06, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ross Mansfield, Personal Representative 2911 S Logan St Englewood, CO80113

Legal Notice No. 415049

First publication: April 06, 2023

Last publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ruth Viola Berkenkotter, also known as Ruth V. Berkenkotter, also known as Ruth Berkenkotter, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30338

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen R. Ress, Personal Representative 5307 South Jellison Littleton, Colorado 80123

Legal Notice No. 416010

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Richard Soss, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR154

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 31, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Denise Soss, Personal Representative 9952 W. Cross Place Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 416038

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 7, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Marion Felix Sawa Personal Representative

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003

Phone Number: 303-420-1234

Attorney for Marion Felix Sawa

Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 416073

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

TO

Estate of Millard Sayer Parker, Deceased Case Number: 23PR169

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susannah HP Chadwick Personal Representative 11292 E Mexico Ave Aurora, CO. 80012

Legal Notice No. 416104

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Donald Lee Vaughn, also known as Donald L. Vaughn, and Donald Vaughn, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30421

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joel M. Hunsaker Attorney to the Personal Representative 6907 Newcombe Street Arvada, Colorado 80004-1479

Legal Notice No. 416145

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Donald Scott Paul, Deceased Case Number: 23PR184

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 7, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Paul, Personal Representative P.O. Box 913 Saratoga, WY83221

Legal Notice No. 416087

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Shirley McCartney, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR006

30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

David L. Geist, Personal Representative

of Rosemary A. Leidholdt, a/k/a Rosemary B. Leidholdt, a/k/a Rosemary Arloine Burdick Leidholdt, a/k/a Rosemary Leidholdt, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30242

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Marie Leidholdt Co-Personal Representative 1603 Glen Bar Dr. Lakewood, CO 80215 Charles Weston Leidholdt

Estate of EVA M. ROMANO, aka EVA MATILDA ROMANO, aka EVA ROMANO, Deceased Case No: 2023PR30329

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Samuel L. Romano

Personal Representative 5177 Youngfield Court Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. 415996

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Eugenie Mae Allord, a/k/a Eugenie Allord, a/k/a Jean Allord, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30322

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kereen Allord Happe

Personal Representative 11747 Newton Drive Westminster, Colorado 80031

Legal Notice No. 416013

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Christine M. Williams-Hughes or Kathleen A. Battleson Co-Personal

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC

By Roby Scott Christian 7000 East Belleview Ave - Suite 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 416022

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara Worley Buck, aka Barbara W. Buck, aka Barbara Buck, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30251

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

George Brooks Buck. Jr.

Personal Representative

By: Tracy J. Jones Jones Law Office, LLC 32186 Castle Court, Suite 301 Evergreen, CO 80439 Legal Notice No. 416143

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

D. Clark, Personal Representative 3801 E. Florida Ave, Ste 906 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. 416151

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jeffrey Ostermiller, Deceased Case Number: 23PR152

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Belinda Ostermiller Personal Representative 14194 W. 86th Drive Arvada, Colorado 80005

Legal Notice No. 416030

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SANDRA A. TAYLOR, also known as SANDRA TAYLOR, also known as SANDI TAYLOR, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30372

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 14, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jordan E. Taylor, Personal Representative 2065 Carr Street Lakewood, CO 80214

Legal Notice No. 416102

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jerry Charles Womack, Sr., a/k/a Jerry C. Womack, Sr., a/k/a Jerry C. Womack, a/k/a Jerry Womack, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30318

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vickie Lynn Smiley, Personal Representative 7655 S. Harlan Street Littleton, CO 80128

Legal Notice No. 415995

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Melvin D. Lewis, a/k/a Melvin Douglas Lewis, a/k/a Melvin Lewis, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30325

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael John Lewis Personal Representative 9316 W. Utah Ave. Lakewood, CO 80232

Legal Notice No. 415054

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Daniel Green, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR145

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laura Green, Personal Representative 1717 Bonnabel Tr NE Marietta, GA 30066

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July

Legal Notice No. 416119

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Vida Alice Thornsberry, deceased Case Number: 23PR094

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patricia Thornsberry

Personal Representative

6607 Barbera Lane Naples, Florida 34113

Legal Notice No. 416033

First publication: March 30, 2023

Last publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Hazel Arlena Arney, deceased Case Number: 2023PR30272

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 30, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan A. Arney, Personal Representative 6109 West Cross Place Littleton, CO80123

Legal Notice No. 416025

First publication: March 30, 2023

Last publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of John Taylor Groves, aka John T. Groves, aka John Groves, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30399

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan T. Groves, Personal Representative

By: Tracy J. Jones Jones Law Office, LLC 32186 Castle Court, Suite 301 Evergreen, CO 80439

Legal Notice No. 416142

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Charles Howard Kast, deceased Case Number: 2023PR30407

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

David H. Kast, Personal Representative 103 East Cheyenne Road Colorado Springs, Colorado80906

Legal Notice No. 416133

First publication: April 13, 2023

Last publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JEFF SCOTT BASSE, also known as JEFF BASSE, and JEFF S. BASSE, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030146

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Jefferson County District Court of the City of Golden, Colorado on or before July 31, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

The original of this document is on file at the law office of Donald Glenn Peterson /s/. Donald Glenn Peterson

Donald Glenn Peterson

– Attorney for Personal Representative 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 410 Denver, CO 80246

Telephone: (303) 758-0999

Legal Notice No. 416012

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Linda Lou Sterk, aka Linda L. Sterk, aka Linda Sterk, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30412

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 14, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew J. Sterk, Personal Representative c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC, 4 Garden Center #200 Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Legal Notice No. 416136

Publication: April 13, 2023

Publication: April 27, 2023

Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

Number: 2023PR30289

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 7, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

J. Kay Prange, Personal Representative 7565 S. Sheridan Court Littleton, CO 80128

Legal Notice No. 416089

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JACK MARLOWE PACE, a/k/a JACK M. PACE, a/k/a JACK PACE, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30175

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Ashley A. Geary Ashley A. Geary, Attorney for Personal Representative JORGENSEN, BROWNELL, & PEPIN, P.C. 8001 Arista Place, Suite 450 Broomfield, CO 80021

Legal Notice No. 416131

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of David C. Mastbaum, also known as David Charles Mastbaum, and David Mastbaum, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30377

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before August 6, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

William W. Lawrence, Jr.

Personal Representative 981 Utica Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80304

Legal Notice No. 416091

First Publication: April 6, 2023

Last Publication: April 20, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice is given on February 10, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Ricardo Chavez Molinar be changed to Ricardo Perez Molinar. Case No.: 23C152

By: Megan Grossman Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 416141

Golden Transcript

Notice Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

the Matter of the Petition of:

Petitioner: Sarah Hernandez

For the purpose of requesting a change of name for Dalilah Debra Jean Stockman

At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing.

Date: March 21, 2023

Legal Notice No.: 416125

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 27, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 5, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Colleen Abigail Scott be changed to Colleen Abigail Christiansen Case No.: 23C416

/s/ Stephanie Kemprowski Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 416153

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice

District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of: Kineu Landon Coffelt, Child

February 27, 2016 Date of Birth

UPON THE PETITION OF: Rebecca Coffelt, Mark Hilbert, Petitioner(s) AND CONCERNING: John Doe

Party Without Attorney: 33609 Myrna Court, Pine, Colorado 80470

Phone Number: 720-312-0518

Case Number: 22JA132

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5-105(5), C.R.S.

To the above named Respondent(s):

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you.

Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of $192.00.

Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child.

The following documents are also served herewith: (check as appropriate)

[x] Petition for (Stepparent, Kinship, Custodial)

Adoption

[x] Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship (JDF 520).

Date: March 31, 2023

/s/Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wheat Ridge City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to consider Council Bill:

07-2023 - An ordinance approving the rezoning of property located at 7890 W. 38th Avenue from Residential-Two (R-2) to Mixed-Use-Neighborhood (MU-N).

The proposed ordinance is available in electronic form on the City’s official website, www. ci.wheatridge.co.us/legal-notices. Upon appointment, request and notification, copies are also available in printed form.

The May 8, 2023 Council meeting will be conducted both as a virtual meeting and in Council Chambers. The public may also participate in these ways:

•Provide comments in advance on Wheat Ridge Speaks at www.wheatridgespeaks.org

• Join the live meeting through the Zoom web link provided on the calendar on the City’s website at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/ calendar or from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87409579744

•Passcode: 241491

•Join the live meeting by calling (669) 900-6833 Webinar ID: 874 0957 9744

•Watch the meeting live on Comcast Channel 8 • Watch the meeting live on YouTube at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/view

Individuals who, due to technology limitations, are unable to participate in the meeting virtually (via the Zoom platform) or by calling in on the telephone may contact Rhiannon Curry, Executive Assistant, at 303-235-2819 by noon on May 8, 2023. Arrangements will be made for those individuals to access City Hall during the meeting to view the meeting and provide public comment if desired. These comments will be heard and seen in real time by members of Council and City staff.

Legal Notice No. 416152

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wheat Ridge City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. to consider Case No.:

WPA-22-01: A resolution recommending adoption of the 44th Avenue Subarea Plan and by such adoption amending the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan.

The proposed resolution and accompanying documents are available in electronic form on the City’s official website, http://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/872/legal-notices and at www.wheatridgespeaks.org. Specific plans for the proposed changes are available for inspection at the Wheat Ridge City Hall during business hours.

The April 24, 2023 City Council meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting and in City Council Chambers at 7500 W. 29th Avenue. Any person wishing to submit written documents for Council’s consideration at the meeting must file them with Community Development staff. Written comments may be submitted on Wheat Ridge Speaks at www.wheatridgespeaks.org until noon on April 24. Alternatively, written documents or comments must be received no later than noon on the day of the meeting by emailing zoning@ci.wheatridge. co.us or mailing to City of Wheat Ridge, Attn: Planning Division, 7500 W. 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO 80033. All interested citizens are invited to participate in the meeting in any one of the following ways:

•Provide comments in advance on Wheat Ridge Speaks at www.wheatridgespeaks.org

• Join the live meeting through the Zoom web link provided on the calendar on the City’s website at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/calendar.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 31, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Andrew Pearl P.O. Box 175, Hammond, Illinois, 61929

Legal Notice No. 416001

First Publication: March 30, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Minor Child: Dalilah Debra Jean Stockman To Change the Child’s Name to: Dalilah Debra Jean Stockman Hernandez Case Number: 23C424 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Lewis Stockman, non custodial parent

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows:

(This form is not to be used where service by publication is desired.)

Legal Notice No. 416109

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

City of Wheat Ridge

Public Notice

•Join the live meeting by calling (669) 900-6833 with Meeting ID 897 3091 1047 and Passcode: 565070

•Join the meeting in person

•Watch the meeting live on Comcast Channel 8 Watch the meeting live on YouTube at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/view

Legal Notice No. 416150

First Publication: April 13, 2023

Last Publication: April 13, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

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