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Georgetown Community School fourth graders pose for a photo with their teacher, Lily Redfield, after completing their presentation on historical figures in Georgetown.

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Living in the past Georgetown Community School fourth graders portray historical characters

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Historical figures William Hamill, John Tomay, Sophie Galley and Isabella Bird have made an appearance in Georgetown.

Those four and more historical characters were portrayed by Georgetown Community School fourth graders on Nov. 17, the culmination of a unit on the area’s history.

They made their presentation as part of the Devil’s Gate History Series called “A Journey to the Past: Highlighting a Local History Curriculum.”

Before the presentation, students were excited to get into their costumes, and they took a few minutes to review their speeches before teacher Lily Redfield welcomed the

standing-room-only crowd of parents and friends at the Georgetown Community Center.

Before the presentation began, fourth grader Whittier Taylor, who portrayed explorer and writer Isabella Bird, said the most fun part of the unit was creating a video of the characters, while fourth grader Aspen Harvey, who portrayed John Tomay, said she liked that night’s performance the best.

The character presentation was especially important for fourth grader Rowan Lawlor. He portrayed his great-grandfather, Roy Rizzardi, who had been a miner in the area.

Redfield explained that the unit had three goals: to teach the rich Georgetown history, to help students gain a sense of ownership of where they live and to instill in them the importance of historic preservation.

Redfield gave the audience a glimpse of the multifaceted unit that was more than a history lesson but also lessons in economics, the area’s demographics, geography, geology and civics. Students also worked on

Fourth graders at Georgetown Community School have completed their unit on Georgetown history, and it culminated with the students dressing as historical characters and presenting their research to parents and friends. The name of the COURTESY PHOTO historical figures they portrayed is at the bottom.

research and presentation skills.

The unit began with a timeline that took up one wall of Redfield’s classroom, on which students could correlate national events with Georgetown’s history. In Georgetown, they learned about gold discovered in 1859; silver discovered in 1874; Congress enacting the Sherman Silver Purchase Act in 1890, which was a

huge boon for Georgetown; the act being repealed in 1893 and the negative impact on Georgetown’s economy; Georgetown and Silver Plume becoming a national historic district in 1966; and more.

Students turned Georgetown’s historic events into storylines, created SEE HISTORY, P3

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comic strips about the history, took tours of area homes and museums, played a game called Cheat the Miners where they learned that miners rarely got rich but merchants did, and did a “creek chase” so they could see how Silver Plume and Georgetown were built with water in mind.

“The question was, ‘What does a town need to be successful,’” Redfield explained.

She explained that they toured some buildings that have been repurposed from their original uses, showing the importance of historical preservation, and students learned that because of early residents’ foresight to have a fire department, Georgetown still had most of its original buildings.

She reminded the audience that Georgetown is the only municipality in Colorado that still operates under a territorial charter, which is why it has a police-judge instead of a mayor and a Board of Selectmen rather than a town board.

The fourth graders proudly told the audience that Georgetown was

Fourth grader Trekker Maine portrays William Hamill, who bought what is known as the Hamill house in 1867 and PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST expanded it.

named after George Griffith, who found gold in 1859; that W.E. Barton operated a hotel known for its hospitality where the Georgetown Community School building stands today; banker Charles Fish was one of the wealthiest citizens; Sarah Holden was a teacher and artist; and John Tomay donated money for a library.

Redfield said residents should be gratified that the area’s young people have an appreciation for Georgetown’s past, something that is important to the fabric of the town, adding, “This town and this area will be just fine.”

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Fourth grader Caleb Berg portrays Charlie Utter at the Georgetown Community School presentation on Georgetown history on Nov. 17. Utter was a trapper, guide and prospector in Colorado territory, and he and his wife Matilda settled in Georgetown.

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Directors recently agreed to provide emergency communications services for neighboring Clear Creek County.

Clear Creek County Commissioners have been looking at the pros and cons of making the switch for more than a year, pointing to the current cost of operating 911 dispatch from the basement of the county building in Georgetown at $1.7 million. Jeffcom911 is expected to cost the county approximately $500,000 a year, according to commissioners.

Currently, Clear Creek County Emergency Dispatch covers Clear Creek Sheriff ’s Office, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Clear Creek Emergency Medical Service, Idaho Springs Police Department, Empire Police Department, Georgetown Marshal’s Office, and the Alpine Rescue Team.

Clear Creek County Emergency Dispatch handles approximately 23,000 calls to 911 annually, according to statistics provided by the county.

In comparison, Jeffcom already serves more than 24 Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Agencies, including Arvada Police, Golden Police & Fire, Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office, Lakewood Police, Evergreen Fire, West Metro Fire, and Wheat Ridge Police among others.

Jeffcom is not a government agency and advertises it currently handles nearly 2,000 calls per day or more than 700,000 per year.

“This is a great move for Clear Creek to partner with Jefferson County and Jeffcom911,” Clear Creek County Manager Brian Bosshardt said. “We believe this will not only cut the county’s overhead in half, saving an estimated half million dollars in the first year but also brings operational synergies with Jeffco partners.”

“We are confident we will be able to provide a very high level of service to the residents of Clear Creek County,” said Jeffcom911 Executive Director Jeff Streeter, adding, “We are all stakeholders in public safety with responsibility to serve our citizens, and that doesn’t stop at a county border.”

Jeffcom911 has agreed to take on all current Clear Creek dispatch employees at a higher salary to maintain a “pod” of four to five dispatchers dedicated to the county. Their responsibility is to know Clear Creek’s idiosyncrasies.

“You’re going to see the same ambulance crew, you’re going to see the sheriff ’s deputies, you’re going to see the same fire personnel… It’s not Jeffcom that’s responding to us, it’s simply the call center,” said Randy Wheelock, Clear Creek County Commissioner.

Commissioner George Marlin said he was against the move to Jeffcom at the start. However, he was convinced the cost savings to the county and superior service is the right decision.

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Dec 3 at the United Center in Idaho Springs. Hear beloved and reimagined holiday classics. Tickets cost from $20-$45 and are available at davidarkenstone.com.

Salvation Army bell ringing: The Clear Creek County unit of the Salvation Army is looking for bellringers through Dec. 24. Sign up for one- or two-hour shifts. For interest ringing bells in Georgetown contact: Lynette Kelsey at 303-5692909 or 303-332-3194. For interest ringing bells in Idaho Springs contact: Tracy Troia @ 720-210-3573.

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Clear Creek Republicans meeting: The Clear Creek Republicans will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Saint Paul’s Parish Center, 1702 Placer St., Idaho Springs.

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Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance: Join the Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition for a Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance ceremony at 7 a.m. Dec. 7 at the 23rd Street Bridge in Idaho Springs.

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Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition will host the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the United Center, 1140 Colorado Blvd. in Idaho Springs. Immediately following the ceremony, everyone is invited to go to any of the Clear Creek cemeteries to help place wreaths on local veterans’ graves.

Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic will be from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at both the John Tomay Library in Georgetown and the Idaho Springs Library. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions and explain the process and procedure for all civil issues, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlordtenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders.

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Christmas Market: The 63rd annual Georgetown Christmas Market will be Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10 in downtown Georgetown. Shop, listen to Christmas music and see the Santa Lucia children’s procession at noon each day.

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Humanity is looking for volunteers. A variety of opportunities and flexible schedules are available on new construction sites as well as for exterior minor home repairs. No previous construction experience needed. Contact volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org for information.

Walk-in vaccine clinics: Walk-in vaccine clinics for adults and children needing flu and other vaccines are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. No appointments required for the vaccines, though you can pre-register by calling 303-670-7528.

Resilience1220 counseling: Young people 12 to 20 can get free counseling through an Evergreen-based organiza-

tion called Resilience1220. Comprised of licensed therapists, Resilience1220 serves individuals and groups in the foothills including Clear Creek County.

They also facilitate school and community groups to build life skills in wellness and resilience among youth. For more information or to schedule a counseling session, visit R1220.org, email Resilience1220@gmail.com or call 720-2821164.

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Dental clinics: Cleanings, X-rays, dentures, tooth extractions and more.

Most insurances are accepted including Medicaid. Sliding scale/low-cost options are also available. No appointment necessary. This is a mobile dentist that comes once a month. Call program manager Lauralee at 720-205-4449 for questions.

Storytime with Miss Honeybun: Storytime with Miss Honeybun is at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Idaho Springs Public Library and at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown.

Clear Creek Rotary 2000 meetings: Clear Creek Rotary 2000 meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Marion’s of the Rockies. 2805 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. For more information, email

Support After Suicide Loss: A safe place to share and learn after losing a loved one to suicide. This group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. via zoom or in person at the Resilience1220 office. For ages 14 and up. Suggested donation for this group is $15. Register at resilience1220.org/groups.

Sensitive Collection: Resilience1220 strives to inform and support highly sensitive people to live healthy and empowered lives. It meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. and is offered via Zoom or in person at the Resilience1220 office. Register at resilience1220.org/groups.

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CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT WORKSHOPS Children are invited to create a holiday craft at our special weekend workshops during the Georgetown Christmas Market.

John Tomay Memorial Library: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 2 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 3 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 9 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec.10 FREE GIFT WRAPPING STATIONS Wrap your holiday gifts at the library! We’ll have gift-wrapping supplies and space for you to work on your holiday wrapping starting Nov. 27 through the holiday season at Idaho Springs Public Library and John Tomay Memorial Library.

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STORYTIMES Share stories, play games, and get creative. Storytimes are a great opportunity to connect with other local families with young children.

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LIBRARY FRIYAYS Join us for FREE, scheduled activities to keep kids exploring and engaged on Fridays.Children under the age of eight need adult supervision. This program takes place at 10 a.m. Fridays at Idaho Springs Public Library and John Tomay Memorial Library.

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FRIDAY VIRTUAL REALITY SESSIONS Explore new worlds at our virtual reality sessions for tweens and teens (ages 12 years and older). Please email heather@cccld.org to learn more and register.

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Idaho Springs Book Group 4 p.m. Dec. 11 Share a holiday book, and bring recommendations for our 2024 reading list.

ADULT CRAFTS Holiday Wreath Workshop The Old School, 809 Taos Street, Georgetown 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6

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Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Sunday: CLOSED John Tomay Memorial Library Hours Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Sunday: CLOSED Local History Archives — visitors are welcome with appointment.

Curbside pickup services — available by appointment; please contact us to schedule your pickup.

HOME DELIVERY Let us bring the library to you! Call us for details. Home delivery services are intended for homebound persons and patrons experiencing illness, and availability is determined by weather and staffing.

TECH ACCESS & STUDY SPACES Enjoy access to computers, WiFi, and study spaces at your Clear Creek County Library.

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OLDS: This week in the Clear Creek Courant…

50 years of Courant headlines not to be confused with news

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Evergreen boys support first responders – Nov. 27, 2013

During a fire in Evergreen, Rhys Hanson and Bryce Elder, both 11, set up a free lemonade stand to thank the firefighters. Jefferson County Sheriff Ted Mink said the offering

“exemplified compassion for what the first responders were facing… and it was incredible.”

County Commissioners deny spending increase – Dec. 1, 1993

Department heads asked the Board of County Commissioners for an additional $500,000 for the 1994 budget, but Chairman Nelson Fugate said they won’t get it. He said he “guarantee[s] we will not pass a $9 million budget.”

‘Honeymoon shootist’ handed sentence – Dec. 1, 1982

A Dumont man, formerly of Denver, was fined $300 and sentenced to 10 days in jail in a Georgetown court.

The man was charged with discharging a firearm in the city limits when he fired three shots at the light switch in his room at The Lodge in Georgetown following his wedding ceremony.

Dead wood removal gets OK – Nov. 30, 1973

Firewood in Clear Creek County was made more readily available to the public thanks to a change in U.S Forest Service regulations. Arapaho

National Forest was designated as an area where permits are not required for removal of dead wood because of the possibility of a long, cold winter and the energy crisis.

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and string them on a tree out- that they had to keep up with their City and County Building and Civic Sturgeon Electric’s founder paint side the family’s home on 34th in neighbors.

Center, and soon dubbed itself the Denver.

“And so, the next year, there were ‘Christmas City,’ according to Hansimply wanted to bring The elder Sturgeon strung the a few more houses with Christmas sen. City Electrician John Malpielights up around the tree so that his lights, (and) after that even more de oversaw the decoration of city Christmas cheer to his ailing son, David, could see them from his houses had Christmas lights, and buildings for over 30 years. window. Though he may it spread really rapidly throughout Around the same time, the city beson and invented outdoor bedroom not have known it at the time, Stur- Denver,” Hansen continued. gan urging visitors from all over to geon’s efforts would change the way As the outdoor lights became come and see the festivities, which Christmas lights in the that people celebrate Christmas the more widespread, an intrepid re- soon begat another local tradition: world over. porter from the Denver Post took leaving Christmas lights up until process Though Sturgeon did not invent note. Francis “Pinky” Wayne picked the conclusion of the Stock Show.

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round Christmastime in 1914, David Dwight Sturgeon’s son fell ill and became bedridden.

Sturgeon, an electrician who would go on to start the Sturgeon Electric Company, devised a plan to dip light bulbs in red and green

indoor Christmas lights — that designation goes to Thomas Edison, who did so in the 1800s, according to Sturgeon Electric’s Marketing Director Erin Stromberg — his innovation spread like wildfire throughout early 20th-century Denver.

“People went past the house and saw it and liked the look of it,” Jason Hansen, History Colorado’s director of interpretation and research said. “And we then as now knew

up the story and wrote several articles on Sturgeon’s invention, according to local freelance writer and historian Rosemary Fetter.

The idea’s popularity spurred Wayne to organize the first outdoor Christmas lighting contest — which drew hundreds of participants.

Soon after, the tradition had gained a foothold across the front range.

By 1938, Denver had begun to display Christmas lights on the

“That’s really where the tradition that most of us still observe today, of leaving our lights up until the end of the Stock Show, because so many people were coming to Denver, both for the Christmas season and for the Stock Show,” Hansen said.

“It was an act of hospitality to leave the lights up so that everybody can enjoy them.”

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The City and County Building as seen from Civic Center Park around 1950.

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In 1945, NBC did a broadcast tribute to Denver and the Sturgeon family for having originated the tradition, according to Stromberg.

Now, Sturgeon Electric — still in business after all these years — celebrates its Christmastime roots by partnering with Colorado Children’s Hospital to hang lights on the homes of kids who are ailing during the holidays.

“This will be the sixth year in a row that Sturgeon Electric gives back to our community by putting lights on the homes of a child who is currently at Children’s Hospital,” Stromberg said. “We’re glad to be able to give back to our community and carry that tradition forward.”

This year, for History Colorado’s Zoom In exhibit — which examines the Centennial State’s history in 100 artifacts — Hansen’s research team looked

into the claim that Sturgeon invented outdoor Christmas lights to see if they could verify what many Denverites know as a piece of local mythology.

“It’s one of those stories where it may just be urban legend,” Hansen said. “And so, we went in and looked into it. I had a team of researchers that were working on that exhibition, and we dug into it trying to disprove it. And we couldn’t. It’s one of those enduring traditions, which is why we wanted to include it in the 100 objects exhibition.”

Thus, there is a strand of Christmas lights on display at the Zoom In exhibit at History Colorado’s Denver museum.

The organization also puts on an annual Christmas light tour that takes merrymakers on a bus ride throughout the city to discuss the tradition’s history and look at lighting displays today.

Information for History Colorado’s Christmas light tour can be found at Historycolorado. org.

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Former Clear Creek County sergeant pleads guilty, receives probation in Christian Glass case

BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Former Clear Creek County Sheriff ’s Office Sgt. Kyle Gould pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges related to the death of Christian

Simon and Sally Glass outside Clear Creek County Court following the Nov. 16 sentencing of former Clear Creek County Sgt. Kyle Gould in the June 2022 shooting death of their son Christian.

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Glass. He was sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation on Nov. 16.

Sally Glass, Christian’s mother, said afterward that the court proceedings would not bring her son back.

“He gets to move on with his life,” Sally said. “We’re just trapped in this pain.”

Gould’s plea deal comes two weeks after former deputy Andrew Buen, who fatally shot Glass, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.

Glass died on the night of June 10-11, 2022, when he was stranded in his car near Silver Plume. He had called 911 for help, saying he was

trapped and when officers arrived, they asked Glass to leave his car. He refused in what turned into a long standoff that ended when officers broke Glass’ car window and used a Taser on him. Buen shot Glass five times, killing him, according to an indictment.

Gould was in contact via cell phone with Buen during the encounter, the indictment states. Buen muted his body-worn camera audio during the cell phone conversation, and the conversation was not recorded, according to the indictment.

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DA charges six additional officers involved in the shooting death of Christian Glass Failure to intervene use of force at heart of misdemeanor charges

BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fifth Judicial District Attorney Heidi McCollum has filed misdemeanor charges against six current and former law-enforcement officers involved in the shooting death of Christian Glass last year in Clear Creek County.

Former Clear Creek County Sheriff ’s Office deputy Tim Collins, Colo-

rado Division of Gaming Enforcement Investigators Mary Harris and Christa Lloyd, Idaho Springs Police Officer Brittany Morrow and Colorado State Trooper Ryan Matthew Harris was Bennie all face offered the Clear Creek one count of failure to interCounty Sheriff posivene under a tion on Oct. 25.

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to people being investigated by police.

Georgetown Police Marshal Randy Williams was also charged. He faces two misdemeanor counts, including failure to intervene and third-degree assault for allegedly firing his taser that night.

The charges came as another officer in the case, former Clear Creek Sheriff ’s Office Sgt. Kyle Gould pleaded guilty on Nov. 16 to two misdemeanor charges in the case.

All six of the officers charged were on the scene the night of June 1011, 2022, when former Clear Creek County Sheriff deputy Andrew Buen shot Glass five times, killing him, according to an indictment.

Glass was stranded in his car near Silver Plume. He had called 911 for help, saying he was trapped. When officers arrived, they asked Glass to leave his car, but he refused in what turned into a standoff that ended with officers breaking Glass’ car window and using a Taser on him. Buen shot Glass five times, killing him, according to an indictment.

“I think this brings us a step closer to holding everyone accountable for their behavior that night,” Simon Glass, Christian’s father, told the Clear Creek Courant on Nov. 17 after the charges were filed. “They behaved as a group the night they killed SEE MORE CHARGES, P15

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14-year-old Will Kelker referees a middle school basketball game in Evergreen on Nov. 7.

13-year-old Frank Mauro (left) referees a middle school basketball game in Clear Creek County on Nov. 7.

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“There is a high need for new officials, especially up here in the mountain area,” Mauro said.

Mauro explained that often in games there is one referee per game when there should be two or three.

New referees would start working with younger teams, then work their way up.

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At the recent basketball game in Evergreen, the two young referees commanded respect with their calls but Kelker said it’s not always easy.

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my son.”

Simon Glass said that the Sheriff ’s Office is in need of reform.

“There is a bad culture in the Clear Creek County Sheriff ’s department,” Simon Glass said. “It seems to be a culture of violence.”

The Glass family received a $19-million settlement in the wake of the outcry over their son’s death. Since then, officials in Clear Creek County have promised change, including reforms at the Sheriff ’s Office by an interim sheriff who was hired just weeks ago — Matthew Harris.

“Traditional law enforcement training is based upon combat and protecting yourself in battle, a warrior, but that’s not what we’re dealing with in this community,” Harris said during his interview with Clear Creek County Commissioners in October.

“We have to have good relationships in this community. We have to build trust. We can’t have officers who only have that battle mindset.”

Buen, who is charged with murder in the 2nd degree, official misconduct and reckless endangerment, recently entered a plea of not guilty and requested a trial by jury through his attorney.

Gould was in contact via cell phone with Buen during the encounter, an indictment states. Buen muted his body-worn camera audio during the cell phone conversation, and the conversation was not recorded, according to that indictment.

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The scene at a 2022 community candlelight vigil to honor Christian Glass. Along with honoring the young man’s memory, community members vowed to seek justice on behalf of his family.

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are expected by Nov. 27. Judge Catherine Cheroutes wants to know if the defense will request a change of venue in the case. A hearing on any motions filed is set for Dec. 18.

Simon Glass said there will be no chance of any kind of closure for his family until all the criminal cases are adjudicated.

“We still have to address the conspiracy and cover-up within Clear Creek County and the sheriff ’s department,” Simon Glass alleged, indicating a long list of moments that have led up to the charges now playing out in court.

In court Nov. 16 for Gould’s guilty plea and sentencing, Sally Glass clutched a heart-shaped glass-like rock that she said symbolized Christian’s “love and compassion” as she told the judge of the pain she and her husband Simon have been going through since their son’s death.

The rock was found in Christian’s vehicle after his death.

The six additional defendants have not been arrested or booked into the court system at this time, said Clear Creek County Undersheriff John Stein.

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The Glass family received a $19-million settlement in the wake

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Since then, officials in Clear Creek County have promised change, including reforms at the Sheriff’s Office by an interim sheriff — Matthew Harris, whose most recent job was assistant inspector general for investigation with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals Public Trustees Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2023-014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 29, 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 Clear Creek records.

Original Grantor(s) CHARLES L. NELSON Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for LoanDepot.com, LLC Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2019 County of Recording Clear Creek Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 294169 Book: 976 Page: 947 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $85,510.12 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: The undersigned, as current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described above, the original principal amount of which was$100,000.00, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

Therefore, the current holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness. The outstanding principal balance (exclusive of interest and any other charges properly allowable under the document(s) evidencing said debt) due and owing upon the Evidence of Debt secured by the above-described Deed of Trust being foreclosed is$85,510.12.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 18, LOCH LOMOND HIGHLANDS UNIT 2, COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO. ***ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON JANUARY10, 2023 AT RECEPTION NO. 308382 Also known by street and number as: 69 Pooh Cor, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.

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 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, 12/28/2023, at The Clear Creek County Public Trustee’s Office, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, 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.

First Publication 11/2/2023 Last Publication 11/30/2023 Name of PublicationThe Clear Creek Courant 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: 08/29/2023 Carol Lee, Public Trustee in and for the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado 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-23-952904-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.

Legal Notice No. CCC705 First Publication: November 2, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the St. Mary’s Glacier Metropolitan District (the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 7193594580, enter passcode 599295, meeting ID 841 3917 5224. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.stmaryspoa.com/ metro-district.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2023 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, are available for public inspection by request from plowteam10000@gmail.com. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2024 budget and the amended 2023 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

ST. MARY’S GLACIER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Thomas N. George, General Counsel to the District Legal Notice No. CCC738 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice CLEAR CREEK FIRE AUTHORITY NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Clear Creek Fire Authority for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed Budget has been filed in the office of the Clear Creek Fire Authority where same is open for public inspection. The proposed Budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at Station 1, 681 County Rd. 308 Dumont, CO on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:30p.m.

Any interested person may inspect the proposed budget during regular business hours at the Fire Authority office and file or register any comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Board of Directors Clear Creek Fire Authority, Colorado Legal Notice No. CCC737 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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Bids and Settlements Public Notice Request for Bid Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office Wall Painting & Epoxy Flooring Project Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado PURPOSE Clear Creek County is seeking bids from qualified professional vendors for the application of paint material on walls and epoxy flooring within the Clear Creek County Jail totaling approximately 5000 square feet. The qualified vendor must show possession of skills necessary to maintain and improve effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize down time and support costs, and ensure security and safety controls at all times.

The purpose of this Request-for-Bid is to obtain relevant information, credentials, qualifications, experience and a proposed Project Approach from interested Firms to inform the Board for selection of a consultant to inspect, design epoxy solution, apply epoxy and paint surfacing, and warranty work and materials.

SCOPE OF SERVICES Sheriff’s Office Wall Painting & Epoxy Flooring Project • Normal working hours should be performed between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.

• Contractor shall provide paint and epoxy material options to Sheriff’s leadership for approval.

• Contractor shall comply with product manufacturer recommendation as included with the product.

• Obtain primary resinous flooring materials including primers, resins, hardening agents, grouting coats and topcoats through one source from a single manufacturer, with not less than ten years of successful experience in manufacturing and installing principal materials as described here.

• Comply with epoxy flooring manufacturer’s written instructions for substrate temperature, ambient temperature, moisture, ventilation and other conditions affecting epoxy applications.

• Perform testing of product as recommended by the manufacturer.

• Coordinate application of components to provide optimum adhesion of resinous product to substrate, and optimum intercoat adhesion.

Cure epoxy product according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

• Treat floor drains to bridge potential cracks and to maintain protection.

• Remove temporary covering and clean resinous flooring just prior to final inspection.

Use cleaning materials as recommended by the product manufacturer.

• A collaborative design process with Sheriff’s Office leadership to design an epoxy and paint solution which fulfills the needs of the Sheriff’s Office staff as well as the security restrictions for inmates.

• Epoxy coating shall be applied to provide sufficient coating and thickness and shall be coped/angled to allow to be applied at the base of the walls and to extend approximately 4” to the current height of existing floor.

• Contractor shall apply a heavier non-slip epoxy resin at all floor areas. These areas shall be able to be mopped and cleaned.

• Contractor shall, at all times, take any and all steps necessary for maintenance and preservation of all adjacent County property.

• Contractor shall identify which employees will be working on this project including subcontractors. Those employees shall bring photo ID to obtain a County ID badge that shall be worn alt all times while on the property. Contractor staff shall return all ID badges to designed personnel at the end of each work day.

• Contractor shall provide daily cleanup of work area and trash removal from the site.

• Provide needed ventilation equipment during application and curing processes.

• Project management: Provide complete project management support inclusive of weekly meetings, coordination, project administration, scheduling, budgeting, design review and closeout.

• Comply with all insurance requirements in accordance with Clear Creek County standards.

• Include an Owner’s reserve and contingency amount to be controlled by Clear Creek County; each shall be 10% of the total GMP. • Any needed demolition and waste disposal.

• Cost estimates.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE: Responses shall be submitted via email clearly identified as follows: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR BID Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office Wall Painting & Epoxy Flooring Project The firm shall submit one electronic copy of their response to this Request-for-Bid. Firms may not contact any team members, staff or employees of Clear Creek County or other parties involved in this project. All communications regarding this project should be directed to: Lieutenant Seth Marquardt OR Captain Isaac Lucas. smarquardt@clearcreeksheriff.us OR ilucas@clearcreeksheriff.us 303-679-2403 303-679-2407 Legal Notice No. CCC733 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT APC CONSTRUCTION CO JONES PASS ROAD (CR 202) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PW23-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the notice provisions contained in 38-26-107, C.R.S., the CLEAR CREEK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS has established Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, 10:00 am, at the Board of County Commissioners hearing room, located at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, as the date, time and place of final settlement with APC Construction Company for Clear Creek County Road & Bridge Department’s Jones Pass Road Improvement Project – PW23-05, County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners, Clear Creek County, P O Box 2000, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, 80444-2000. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the County and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

Randall Wheelock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners

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Legal Notice No. CCC740 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice Request for Bid Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office Installation of Four ADA-Compliant Inmate Shower Stalls Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado PURPOSE Clear Creek County is seeking bids from qualified professional vendors for the demolition of four existing inmate shower stalls, recommendations and pricing for four new ADA-compliant shower stalls and development of cost estimates for design and construction. The qualified vendor must show possession of skills necessary to maintain and improve effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize down time and support costs, and ensure security and safety controls at all times.

The purpose of this Request-for-Bid is to obtain relevant information, credentials, qualifications, experience and a proposed Project Approach from interested Firms to inform the Board for selection of a consultant to inspect, design, engineer, cost estimate, and provide construction oversight for the installation of four new ADA-compliant inmate shower stalls.

SCOPE OF SERVICES Four Inmate ADA-Compliant Shower Stalls • Experience and knowledge of confinement center security and construction requirements for restroom facilities.

• Presentation to Sheriff’s Office leadership of proposed shower design and installation plan.

• Structural engineering, as needed, to ensure an effective and safe facility for staff and inmates.

• Project management: Provide complete project management support inclusive of OAC meetings, coordination, project administration, scheduling, budgeting, design review and closeout.

• Comply with all insurance requirements in accordance with Clear Creek County standards.

• Include an Owner’s reserve and contingency amount to be controlled by Clear Creek County; each shall be 10% of the total GMP. • Secure all permitting for the completion of the project.

• Provide final as-built survey, specs, and if necessary, CAD files for Clear Creek County’s records.

• Needed demolition and waste disposal of existing structure.

• All structural and non-structural framing materials.

• Final installation.

• Cost estimates.

• Construction and construction administration.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE: Responses shall be submitted via email clearly identified as follows: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR BID Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office Installation of Four ADA-Compliant Inmate Shower Stalls The firm shall submit one electronic copy of their response to this Request-for-Bid. Firms may not contact any team members, staff or employees of Clear Creek County or other parties involved in this project. All communications regarding this project should be directed to: Lieutenant Seth Marquardt OR Captain Isaac Lucas. smarquardt@clearcreeksheriff.us OR ilucas@clearcreeksheriff.us 303-679-2403 303-679-2407 To view the entire Request-for-Bid, please follow this link: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/admin/Bids. aspx Legal Notice No. CCC735 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT ELITE SURFACING INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTY ROAD # 170 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PW22-04 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the notice provisions contained in 38-26107, C.R.S., the CLEAR CREEK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS has established Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, 10:00 am, at the Board of County Commissioners hearing room, located at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, as the date, time and place of final settlement with RME Ltd., LLC d/b/a/ Elite Surfacing Infrastructure for Clear Creek County Road & Bridge Department’s County Road # 170 Improvement Project – PW22-04, County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners, Clear Creek County, P O Box 2000, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, 80444-2000. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the County and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

Randall Wheelock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners

necessary, CAD files for Clear Creek County’s records.

• Needed demolition and waste disposal of existing structure.

• All structural and non-structural framing materials.

• Final Design with 100% construction drawings.

• Cost estimates.

• Construction and construction administration.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE: Responses shall be submitted via email clearly identified as follows: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR BID Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Outdoor Recreation Yard Redesign & Construction The firm shall submit one electronic copy of their response to this Request-for-Bid. Firms may not contact any team members, staff or employees of Clear Creek County or other parties involved in this project. All communications regarding this project should be directed to: Lieutenant Seth Marquardt OR Captain Isaac Lucas. smarquardt@clearcreeksheriff.us OR ilucas@clearcreeksheriff.us 303-679-2403

Legal Notice No. CCC734 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO Clear Creek County Courthouse 405 Argentine P.O. Box 367 Georgetown, Colorado 80444

Request for Bid Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Outdoor Recreation Yard Redesign & Construction Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado

The purpose of this Request-for-Bid is to obtain relevant information, credentials, qualifications, experience and a proposed Project Approach from interested Firms to inform the Board for selection of a consultant to inspect, design, engineer, cost estimate, and provide construction oversight for a new inmate outdoor recreation yard.

SCOPE OF SERVICES Inmate Outdoor Recreation Yard Redesign and Construction • Experience and knowledge of confinement center security and construction requirements for outdoor recreation yards.

• A collaborative design process with Sheriff’s Office leadership to design an outdoor space for inmates which fulfills the needs of the Sheriff’s Office staff as well as the security restrictions for inmates.

• Structural engineering, as needed, to ensure an effective and safe facility for staff and inmates.

• Project management: Provide complete project management support inclusive of OAC meetings, coordination, project administration, scheduling, budgeting, design review and closeout.

• Comply with all insurance requirements in accordance with Clear Creek County standards.

• Include an Owner’s reserve and contingency amount to be controlled by Clear Creek County; each shall be 10% of the total GMP. • Secure all permitting for the completion of the project.

• Provide final as-built survey, specs, and if

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Clear Creek County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Dated:November 8, 2023.

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HUTCHINSON BLACK AND COOK, LLC By: /s Keith M. Edwards Keith M. Edwards ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Exhibit A – Legal Description

Follow this link to see the entire Request-for-Bid: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/bids.aspx

Public Notice

Clear Creek County is seeking bids from qualified professional vendors for the demolition of existing rec yard, collaborative redesign process for a new outdoor recreation yard for inmates, and development of cost estimates for design and construction. The qualified vendor must show possession of skills necessary to maintain and improve effectiveness, enhance its quality of services, minimize down time and support costs, and ensure security and safety controls at all times.

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 first amended complaint without further notice.

303-679-2407

Legal Notice No. CCC739 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

PURPOSE

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the first amended complaint filed with the court 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 first amended complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Plaintiff: CAC Real Estate LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, v.

Defendants: J. Winston Morrison, Marjorie M. Flannigan, Marilyn M. Harris, Paula M. Montague, Michael E. Morrison, Charles R. Morrison III, Ann M. Montalvo, Nancy Townsley, Marilyn M. Harris Trust, Paula M. Montague Trust, Michael E. Morrison Trust, Charles R. Morrison III Trust, Ann M. Montalvo Trust, The Morrison Real Estate Trust, Larry E. Romine, Laura D. Romine, Dale R. Benson, Karen F. Benson, The Larry E. Romine Trust, Dated November 1, 1989, The Laura D. Romine Trust, Dated November 1, 1989, Highside Adventure Tours, Inc, A Colorado Corporation, and Clear Creek Land Company, LLC, A Colorado Limited Liability Company, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

Case Number: 22CV30031 Courtroom/Division: C Keith M. Edwards, No. 42666 Hutchinson Black and Cook, LLC 921 Walnut Street, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: (303) 442-6514 keith.edwards@hbcboulder.com Attorneys for Plaintiff SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE BELOW-NAMED DEFENDANTS(S): J Winston Morrison, Marjorie M. Flanagan, Nancy Townsley, Paula M. Montague, Marilyn M. Harris Trust, Paula M. Montague Trust, Michael E. Morrison Trust, Charles R. Morrison III Trust, Ann M. Montalvo Trust, The Morrison Real Estate Trust, Britney Patin, Dana Rudzitis, Jeri Ann Grant, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

0.006 ACRES OUT OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT (28) TOWNSHIP THREE (3) SOUTH RANGE SEVENTY-THREE (73) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., BEING ALL OF THE LANDS LYING BETWEEN PARCEL 1 AND PARCEL 2 GRANTED TO CLEAR CREEK LAND COMPANY, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RECORDED IN SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED IN DEED BOOK 865, PAGE 784 OF CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO RECORDS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A FOUND 5/8 INCH REBAR WITH CAP (#25353) ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 312, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N 18°21’59” W A DISTANCE OF 131.36 FEET TO A CALCULATED POINT; THENCE N 30°47’18” E A DISTANCE OF 1.94 FEET TO A CALCULATED POINT; THENCE S 18°38’35” E A DISTANCE OF 137.48 FEET TO A CALCULATED POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 312; THENCE N 42°03’17” W A DISTANCE OF 5.30 FEET RETURNING TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 241.05 SQUARE FEET OR 0.006 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. I, C. ED GRAY, PLS #0033187, HEREBY DO CERTIFY THAT THIS DISCRIPTION IS BASED ON A SURVEY THAT WAS CONDUCTED UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 28, 2023 AND MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY BOUNDARY SURVEYS. BEARINGS ARE BASED UPON THE SOUTHWESTERYLY LINE OF A PLAT RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NO. 151787, BETWEEN AN ALUMINUM CAP #25737 AND AN ALUMINUM CAP #25737 FOUND ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE AND IS N 69°55’28” W 342.78 FEET. ALL DISTANCES ARE U.S. SURVEY FEET. SURVEYOR: C. ED GRAY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 0033187 STATE OF REGISTRATION: COLORADO CURRENT ADDRESS: 502 E. CENTERTON BLVD, APT 1917 CENTERTON, AR 72719 Legal Notice No. CCC711 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: December 14, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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