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NBC’s ‘Today’ show features Georgetown as one of the ‘Merriest Main Streets’ for holidays

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For those willing to wake up before dawn and brave the cold, the cast and crew of NBC’s “Today” show were in Georgetown Dec. 8 for a national broadcast celebrating the spirit of the holidays in what many consider to be the epitome of holiday towns.

The national broadcast featured

hometown favorites such as Mayor of Georgetown Parker the Snow Dog and The Santa Lucia singers from Georgetown Community School.

The young singers from GCS captured the air, performing before a national audience in freezing temperatures with smiles and songs.

9News of Denver captured the event live, showcasing Georgetown as the holiday destination it is.

Young singers from Georgetown Community School captured the air and performed before a national audience in freezing temperatures with smiles and songs on Dec. 8.

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Four of six officers facing charges in death of Christian Glass appear in Clear Creek County court

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Six former officers who were on scene the night of the shooting death of Christian Glass and who face one count of failure to intervene under a state law that is meant to prevent unnecessary injuries and deaths to people being investigated by police have had their cases continued.

Former Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office deputy Tim Collins, Idaho Springs Police Officer Brittany Morrow, Colorado State Trooper

Ryan Bennie and Georgetown Police Marshal Randy Williams faced a judge in court Dec. 12 where they requested and were granted continuances for several dates in February of 2024.

The two others, Division of Gaming Officers Christa Lloyd and Mary J. Harris, had already been approved to have their cases continued, according to court records.

The six officers were on the scene the night of June 10-11, 2022, when former Clear Creek County Sheriff Deputy Andrew Buen shot Glass

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“What were they thinking? I just can’t get inside the heads of someone that could be that cruel, that uncaring and just carry on with what looks like an attack… on someone who called for help,” Christian Glass’ father, Simon Glass, said after the hearing.

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.

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. His trial is expected early next year.

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 and was sentenced to two years unsupervised probation.

“It’s out-and-out murder and all those people there should have stopped it, all they had to do was say something,” Simon Glass said after the hearing.

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Gov. Jared Polis visits Clear Creek High School to recognize RISE Grant achievements Polis met with students, teachers and administrators to see the innovative results of state RISE grants at Clear Creek High School and Middle School

BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

COVID-19 changed the landscape, routine and lives of everything and everyone around us, including education. For President of Colorado Education Initiative Rebecca Holmes, the question was; how could we emerge stronger and with new ideas, values and concepts in education?

Clear Creek County Schools answered those questions in a spectacular and innovative fashion, according to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who visited Clear Creek High School Dec. 11 to recognize RISE Grant achievements.

“We got some money from the federal government for COVID impacts on the schools and I challenged my team to be creative about it, let’s empower innovation across our schools,” Polis said in an interview with the Clear Creek Courant. “How can we do things that we otherwise couldn’t have done and what great ideas do you have?”

Colorado’s $32.7 million Response, Innovation, and Student Equity Fund grants were dispersed to educational districts across the state starting in 2020.

Clear Creek County Schools received at least $375,700 to partner with students to create and implement a student-led CCSD recovery plan that included resource realignment, professional learning and community building, according to the governor’s office.

The key part of the grant is the language “student-led” recovery plan.

“It was a chance to get some things started,” Principal of Clear Creek High School Chris Gould said at the

Clear Creek County Senior Reese Dunbar speaks to administrators and Gov. Polis at RISE event Dec. 11. PHOTO BY CHRIS KOEBERL

Dec. 11 event.

It flipped the rhetoric of the traditional student-teacher relationship from a one-way street to a collaboration, he added.

“This is a chance to highlight the innovations and work that’s been done coming out of that RISE grant,” Gould said.

The results are evident in Clear Creek High School educator Ben Shay’s high school bike program and snow science classroom.

It’s a cluttered classroom filled with bikes in various states of repair and reconstruction and skis in the same shape for Shay’s Snow Science and Bike Tech class, which allows students to get real experience in mountain-specific trades like skiing and biking that can lead to future careers.

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“It’s really exciting to see the expeditionary learning and now the apprenticeships with these new models,” Polis said. “So, really just bringing innovation into our schools to make sure there’s a pathway to success for every student.”

Mayor of Georgetown Parker the Snow Dog of Loveland Ski Area joined the class with enthusiasm.

Loveland Ski Area is a longtime supporter of Clear Creek County Schools, according to Marketing Director Dustin Schaefer.

Classes like this can provide realworld experience, valuable in the industry, Director of Loveland ski shop Tyler Albertson said.

“To teach them more in-depth skills about the industry allows them to grow with the industry and have different career opportunities that come their way,” Albertson said.

A consistent methodology is evolving in The Clear Creek District, starting with former Superintendent Karen Quanbeck, also in attendance, and continued by Interim Superintendent Mike Gass.

Preparing to continue life beyond graduation, whatever that may be for individual students, is the focus, and Gass said it’s working.

“I think it’s allowed kids to take on passion projects and develop those in a meaningful way… it’s like kids actually publishing books that get put on display at our public library,” Gass said, referring to a recent event at the Idaho Springs Library where 15 Carlson third graders had the opportunity to publish their books and make them available on the library shelves.

In a “fireside chat” on stage at the high school, students had the opportunity to share their own stories with administrators and Polis about how COVID and a shift in the teacher/student dynamic is changing the learning structure.

“I have issues learning and I need to work extra hard. I am top of my class because I worked my butt off,” Senior Reese Dunbar said. “It wasn’t until probably last year in my science class that I got personal with my teacher (Life Science instructor Melissa English) who sat down and understood my thinking and she went through every problem and was like, ‘This is how you solve with your brain.’ She completely changed how I learn.

“The reason I come to school is completely different because of a single encounter, a single teacher, a single person that actually changed my life,” Dunbar continued.

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Take the darkest day of the year and make it brighter

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he winter solstice is an event I look forward to for much of the year – not because I’m a particular fan of such a short day, but because from then on we’re going to get a little lighter every day. So, while we’re stuck in all this darkness, I’ve done my equinox guy duty to gather together some great ways to mark the occasion. Here’s to brighter days ahead.

Olde Town Arvada Goes All-In on Pop-Ups

Holiday-themed pop-ups have become a major source of fun during this time of year and Olde Town Arvada is bringing three different bars to those looking for some festive activities. All three bars will be running through Sunday, Dec. 31.

First, there’s Sippin’ Santa, which is set up at Bernard’s Tiki Room above the Arvada Tavern, 5705 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. This tiki-themed offering provides guests with a 75-minute experience that is sure to bring a bit of the island spirit to Olde Town.

Also on offer is The Stockroom’s, 5713 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Holiday at Hogwarts event, which features an evening of enchanted cocktails.

And then there’s the 5th annual NOEL Christmas Pop-Up Bar atThe Bluegrass Lounge, 7415 Grandview Ave. With a theme of Christmas in Colorado, this popular bar features Christmas cocktails, a specially curated menu and half-a-million lights and decorations.

There’s also workshops, classic Christmas movie screenings, karaoke on

Thursdays and San- & Grill, 200 Inverness Drive West in ley Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean and COMING visits on Wednes- Englewood, is taking this truth and up- Marion Powers.

ATTRACTIONS ta day. ping the festive factor with the Blazing Performances are at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

Explore the power of light at Walker Fine Art gallery

With this time of year being the darkest, it seems like the perfect time to celebrate the imporClarke Reader tance and beauty of light. That’s just what Walker Fine Art gallery, 300 W. 11th Ave., No. A, in Denver, is doing with its Revealing Radiance exhibit, which is on display through Saturday, Jan 6.

A group exhibit featuring the work ofChristopher Warren,Sara Pittman,Chloe Hedden,Allison Svoboda, Eileen Roscina and Chris Richter, the show examines the multi-faceted nature of light and its counterpart, darkness. According to provided information, the artists all examine the impact light has on human emotion, which is sure to make it an illuminating show.

Find details at www.walkerfineart. com.

Make your evening merry and bright at the Inverness Denver Fireside Bar & Grill

There’s something about a roaring fire at this time of year that just makes everything feel a whole lot brighter.

The Inverness Denver’s Fireside Bar

Bright holiday pop-up bar.

Running through Monday, Jan. 1, the special set-up will be blazing with twinkling trees and decorations and will feature specialty drinks like sleigh shots, the Angry Elf peppermint martini, an Ugly Sweater Weather mule and the Not So Silent Night sangria. It will also feature the Bah Humbug Hot Cocoa Bar, complete with boozy holiday delights, seasonal toppings and a complimentary commemorative holiday mug, plus festive light bites.

This is the place to go for holiday atmosphere, so head over to opentable. com to make a reservation.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Annie Booth Trio and Friends at Dazzle

Listen, if you’ve been a reader of mine for the last few years, you know I’m going to write about the Annie Booth Trio’s annual performance of themusic Vince Guaraldi wrote for “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Celebrating that episode of television and its music might be my favorite holiday tradition.

What makes this year special is it’s the trio’s (pianist Booth, bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño) 10th year playing these tunes, so there are some exciting additions to the proceedings. It’s the inaugural performance at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, 1080 14th St. in Denver, and the trio will be joined by vocalists Bai-

Monday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 23, and 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24.

Get tickets for this absolute treat at www.dazzledenver.com.

Don’t miss the cartoonish fun at the Lakewood Cultural Center

If you’re looking for a truly unique and hilarious way to celebrate the holiday season, you definitely don’t want to miss The Queen’s Cartoonists. The sextet is a blend of top-notch multiinstrumentalists who bring in comedy and holiday-oriented fun for all ages.

They’ll be performing “Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It!” at theLakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. According to provided information, the cartoonists perform “original soundtracks and fresh compositions perfectly synchronized with projections of cartoons pulled from the golden age of animation, cult cartoon classics and modern animated films.”

The blend of jazz, classical music and cartoons may seem like an odd pairing, but when the group takes to the stage, it all works. You’ve never seen anything like this, but getting tickets at Lakewood.org/LCCPresents can change all that.

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

OLDS: This week in the Clear Creek Courant…

50 years of Courant headlines not to be confused with news

traffic stretched from Idaho Springs past Empire Junction for more than five hours. Local law enforcement received multiple calls of drivers speeding through residential neighborhoods to avoid the traffic.

BY TEDDY JACOBSEN

Police capture escaped dogs in Silver Plume – Dec. 22, 1993

After a few snarls, Twin Tunnels open – Dec. 18, 2013

The switch from the construction detour lane on I-70 to the finished tunnel proved to be more complicated than anticipated. Gridlocked

Two dogs running loose in Silver Plume were captured with help from county sheriff ’s officers, Georgetown police and Idaho Springs police. A report issued a summons for “unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog” to the dogs’ owner.

Court convicts man in murder case – Dec. 21, 1973

A District Court jury in Georgetown convicted James R. Robison, 35, of first-degree murder for the strangulation death of Monique LeDeane, 18, of San Pedro, Calif. The jury deliberated for four hours after the five-day-long trial. Robison was sentenced to life in prison.

A councilman-elect steps aside – Dec. 21, 1973

Idaho Springs City Councilmanelect Joseph Mycek notified city officials that he would be unable to serve

Ward II because of the poor health of his wife, Lois. The couple owned Pioneer Liquors. City Administrator Jack Rigg said the council planned to fill the vacancy by appointment after new members were sworn in.

The Clear Creek Courant was created in August of 1973. These items come from Courant’s historic archives. As it turns out, previous Courant writers had the same idea for the paper’s 25th anniversary. Their section was dubbed, “Olds: Not to be confused with news.” It lives on for an entire year to celebrate the paper’s 50th birthday.

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Peaceful escapes: Discovering serenity with tea during the festive frenzy

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s the festive season circles around us in a whirlwind of excitement and activity, m. finding moments of sereny,ity becomes essential. Amidst the y,chaos and celebrations, it’s crucial to carve out spaces for tranquility atand peace. One timeless and soothing way is to rediscover calmness, the simple art of finding comfort.

Here are three quiet practices that can help reduce the hectic stress ueand restore a sense of peace, allowli-ing you to embrace the season of ntlight.

The Create a cozy space: With the tapti-estry of the holiday rush, create a dysimple sanctuary within your home allow this to become a nurturing act ayof self-love. Get creative and cozy, e-craft a space that resonates with your onspirit, a corner by the window surc.rounded by pillows and warm blana-kets. Maybe it’s as simple as some alsoft throws and your favorite snug nschair. If you have a fireplace build a c-fire and form a friendly place to take d-in the light and watch the flames. Or s-perhaps it’s creating a special nest on your bed with your fur baby cuddled ndup by your side. Make it yours, light g,some candles, put on your favorite e,sounds of the season, fill your nook ngwith treasures that whisper of trane-quility. Let this cocoon of tenderness allbeckon you to just be silent, breathe deeply, and cherish a few quiet morements amidst the festive flurry. be Tender comfort: Tea, with its diil.verse varieties and calming properties, is a cherished companion during the holiday season. If you have a favorite calming tea, please use it.

If you want to try something new, please do. Discovering new teas can be a relaxing tool to help ease the mind. Explore blends that speak to your soul, pick the one that cradles you in solace and gentleness. Is it peppermint, orange spice, chamomile, lavender, cinnamon apple, pick one that calls you home. Next, allow the entire journey of the teamaking process to be an experience that caresses your senses. Prepare the water, watch the water dance into a boil, select your special teapot or cup. Set the intention of savoring tender comfort as the leaves are infused, relish the anticipation of the

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OBITUARIES SAMPSON

Ronald Douglas Sampson

July 27, 1942 - November 25, 2023

stillness that awaits you. Take a deep sniff, inhale the fragrant mist that allows the aroma to fill your senses.

Feel the comfort of the warmth of the cup in your hands.

If possible, go to your cozy space with your tea. As Lisa D. Heart you sit and take in all the sensations, allow your mind and body to relax and appreciate these moments of serenity and harmony.

Calmness is kindness: As you nestle into your snug haven with your chosen tea, take a heartfelt pause to honor and celebrate all that you have achieved during this vibrant busy season. Sip your tea slowly, letting each sip be a graceful dance of tranquility. Allow the warmth you feel to wrap around you like a tender embrace, releasing any tension or worries. Close your eyes and embrace this act of self-kindness as you enjoy some much-needed downtime. Allow yourself to reflect on your efforts, being grateful for your strength, energy, and determination. In these gentle moments, kindness towards oneself becomes a profound reminder of the significance of self-compassion and nurturing among the madness of the season.

In the symphony of celebrations and demands, these heartfelt practices offer an oasis of serenity. A chance to stop, breathe, appreciate moments of calm and peace. Embracing the art of nurturing a cozy space, delighting in the ritual of intentional tea and fostering self-kindness can be transformative in the fast tempo of the season.

Let these practices be a guiding light, leading you back to your heartcenter, gifting yourself moments of peaceful escapes this holiday season. Happy Holidays!

Lisa D. Heart, a former management executive who is now a heartfocused life coach and the founder of “starts in the heart” movement. She teaches working women how to make self-care a priority to prevent stressrelated diseases.

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Ronald Douglas Sampson entered eternal rest November 25, 2023.

kids skiing. He also loved the Denver Broncos.

He was born July 27, 1942 in Ottawa, Kansas to Eleanor (Duncan) Rollins and Melvin Sampson.

He relocated from Denver to Phoenix in the late 1980s.

He graduated from high school in Idaho Springs, CO. He attended KU in Lawrence, CU in Boulder, University of Denver and once owned and ran a restaurant in Idaho Springs. He was a life time member of the Elks.

In Phoenix, he joined Toastmasters, where he received many speaking awards, and he mentored high school students in speaking and debate. He also volunteered in helping run governmental elections in Maricopa County for many years.

He is survived by his long-time partner, Vee Flemmer, and four children: Brett Sampson (and his wife, Claudia), Kerryn A small business owner, Ron had a Lakers, Jordan Brogan, and Derek Sampson; rewarding career as a recruiter - helping place and six grandchildren. His parents, one people in their desired careers. granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter preceded him in death.

In his earlier years, he enjoyed taking his

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Brighton artist paints fantastic realism

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

J

udith Dickinson was born to be an artist.

When she was eight, numerous artists saw her talent and offered to teach her.

“I’ve been fortunate to continue my art education through the years working under some top artists, most recently Craig Tennant, Anthony Ryder and Michael Shane Neal,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson naturally developed the talent to oil paint portraits in accurate detail, depicting nature and contemporary life.

Southwest Art Magazine, Art Collector Magazine and Art of the West Magazine have also featured Dickinson’s work.

Dickinson said she didn’t go to college for art, where the lessons were on abstract art. She preferred painting realism, so she got her degree in education in Philadelphia at Cairn University but continued to paint when she could.

Dickinson brings the emotions and character of a real-life figure or scene to her paintings. She primarily paints portraits of clients and people around the world.

Dickinson said she had painted portraits of famous people such as Judge Judy and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as paintings of many Christian leaders.

She also did portraits for former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and his wife.

“Portrait commissions are what pays the most,” she said. “Portraits are very hard to do because each person is so different and you’ve got to be right on.”

Move to Colorado

Dickinson grew up in New Jersey on 700 acres of wooded countryside with lakes. She moved to Colorado in 1996.

TOP MIDDLE: The Rwandan moms of the Pygmy tribe live in poverty.

Judith Dickerson painted their story using fabric in many ways.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Judith Dickinson with two horse portraits she painted.

PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

“I do miss the trees, but I love Colorado for the sunshine every day,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson moved to Brighton in 2007, and her art career expanded.

“When we drove into Brighton, it was a small town, and many places were boarded up with Christmas decorations that were still up in March,” she said.

Dickinson found an 1888 historic home for sale and decorated it with antiques from New Jersey.

“The home was owned by the first sheriff of Brighton, J.P. Higgins, who later became the third mayor.

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We love the house,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson said the city of Brighton offered them the former empty police station to turn into Main Street Gallery to help revitalize downtown.

Its gallery houses Colorado artists, also called the Main Street Creatives, offering art classes and hosting receptions.

It also has ten studio spaces.

“We have great teachers teaching 16 to 20 artists, running studios and showing in the gallery. …It’s wonderful that the city enables us to do that, “Dickinson said.

Dickinson Art Studio is in the old jail of the police building.

“I come to jail every day to do my art,” she said with a laugh.

“I come to my studio six days a week because I love it.”

Work in Africa

Dickinson and her husband’s lives changed when they went to work in Africa to start an orphanage in Uganda and work with the pygmy tribes in Rwanda.

What inspired Judith and Gary Dickinson to open an orphanage in Uganda? Gary was a professor at a New Jersey University with several African students, and one of them was like a brother to them.

“We were sending money for special projects,” Judith said.

Judith said Gary traveled to Uganda, and a person he helped invited him to come to a remote village to thank him.

When he arrived, he found many kids running around.

“This guy was trying to take these children in, they were living off the land and barely went to school. Gary said we can’t do everything, but this is one thing we can focus on, so it’s when he started the orphanage,” Judith said.

Judith continued her passion for painting art and making a

LEFT: A painting of a young lady sitting at a barn at the Brighton, Colorado Bromley Farms.

RIGHT: Judith Dickinson’s painting of a Native American named Crazy Horse.

PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

living to help sponsor the kids.

Judith said her painting sales went toward her work in Africa, and they continue to work there today. Gary goes three to four times a year, and she goes occasionally.

“A friend told us about a pygmy tribe that lives in poverty, so we went to work with two other tribes that had never learned to read or write,” Judith said.

Dickinson said the kids have been in school for eight years now, and they rebuilt their huts. They are being taught how to farm and are receiving clean water and medical care.

Dickinson said they took their grandchildren, three sons and their wives to Africa in June.

“They got to see how the other side of the world lives,” she said.

To see Dickinson’s work and find local galleries where her work is displayed, visit judithdickinson.com.

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CURRENTS We’d like to know about events or activities of interest to the community. Visit www.clearcreekcourant. com/calendar/ and post your event online for free. Email dbrobst@coloradocommunitymedia.com to get items in the print version of the paper. Items will appear in print on a space-available basis.

Salvation Army bell ringing: The Clear Creek County unit of the Salvation Army is looking for bell-ringers through Dec. 24. Sign up for one- or two-hour shifts. For interest ringing bells in Georgetown contact: Lynette Kelsey at 303-569-2909 or 303-332-3194.

For interest ringing bells in Idaho Springs contact: Tracy Troia @ 720-210-3573. Or email us at: im.clearcreekse@usw.salvationarmy.org.

Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic will be from 2-5 p.m. Thurs-

day, Jan. 11, 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, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders. Call your local library to be added to the sign-up sheet.

Idaho Springs Library 303-5672020 or Georgetown Library 303569-2620.

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Clear Creek Democrats: The Clear Creek Democrats meet from 5-7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Vintage Moose in Idaho Springs. Join them for great conversation and social time.

Blue Spruce Habitat volun-

teers needed: Blue Spruce Habitat for 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: Walkin 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 Evergreenbased organization 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 720-282-1164.

Dental clinics: Cleanings, Xrays, 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.

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LEAP proporciona asistencia de energìa para bajar los gastos de calefaccòn.

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Local veterinarians offer information, caution on infectious canine respiratory illness

BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An infectious respiratory illness is impacting dogs across the country, including in Colorado, but national and local veterinarians say there are a lot of unknowns about the illness.

The illness may be caused by several factors, according to City Vet Highlands Ranch Veterinary Clinic Dr. Jessica Shepler.

“I know some of the specialists have tested animals and received some inconclusive results,” Shepler said. She described the illness as akin to a known bacterium but also showing traits of known viruses.

“When I’m speaking to clients, I’m definitely referencing it as a bacteria or virus. Because I just don’t know,” she said. “We’re not convinced that it’s not multiple things going on at once, either.”

Dog owners are urged to consult a vet at PHOTO BY JUAN FIGUEROA the first sign of a cough.

Although there are so many unknowns, Shepler and other local vets have been following the illness for several months.

“This is something that has been going on for many months for us,” Shepler said. “We first started see-

ing it early summer, like May-June timeframe. And it progressively got a little bit worse.”

She said that the news has peaked now because the story has gotten out on social media.

“I was actually kind of surprised when I started hearing all the news stories coming out about it, because we have we’ve been dealing with it for more than six months,” she said.

Treating area pets has helped Shepler and other Colorado veterinarians, including the veterinarian team at Colorado State University.

“CSU has been instrumental in helping increase diagnostic testing in hopes of finding a primary cause of the outbreak,” said Dr. Gillian Gwartz, program veterinarian in the State Veterinarian’s Office. “We still don’t have a single conclusive causative agent, but we’re working with select vet clinics to try to get more

samples to see if we can find a pattern.”

This information helps vets guide pet owners in how to prevent the mystery illness and on what to do if their pet becomes ill.

The most important thing is to vaccinate the animals and yourselves, according to Dr. Shepler.

“We’re not seeing terribly high numbers when it comes to death rates or those severe infections,” Shepler said. “But it is a persistent cough. I think the basics are still the same. Make sure that you’re healthy and vaccinated before interacting with others. I think the same goes for our pets.

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influenza,” Shepler continued. “And that we’re also vaccinating them regularly for Bordetella as well as the canine influenza or the canine flu.”

Shepler said that vaccines may not prevent pets from falling ill, but it will ensure that several possible contributors to the mystery illness are covered.

“It’s not going to provide 100% immunity. No vaccine does,” Shepler said. “But it does give the dog’s body something to go off of and some information (for vets) to start tracking.”

At a recent panel by Trupanion pet insurance, Colorado State University’s Dr. Michael Lappin, a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences reassured pet owners that going to the vet for those vaccines and checks was not a risk.

He said that the facilities have biosecurity protocols in place to keep pets, owners and staff safe.

“If you’re only there for your routine vaccines, or you’re there for your cancer appointment or your ear infection appointment, we still want people to come in,” he said.

“We’re doing our security measures.

So, your animal won’t catch those things while you’re there.”

Outside of vaccinations, vets are not calling for precautions with healthy pets. According to Shepler, pet owners shouldn’t worry until there are serious symptoms. She urges owners to take a coughing dog to the vet to get evaluated and treated early.

“I think pet owners should start worrying when their pet is not acting like themselves,” she said. “If they’re not eating and drinking, if they seem extra tired, or lethargic if they have any sort of difficulty breathing, where it seems like their breath is really shallow, or that they

can expand their chest completely or fill their lungs with air. Obviously, that is much more concerning and becomes an emergency situation.”

She went on to say that any dog, “with a cough should get checked out, just to make sure that everything is stable, and then to get started on appropriate treatment.”

There is a risk of pneumonia and other more severe illnesses connected to this mysterious condition.

However, Shepler said that local vets are seeing a vast majority of dogs who get the illness recover.

“I think the most important thing to know is that while a few pets are getting some secondary complications that can be more life-threatening, the vast majority of the pets that we’ve seen at least, are very stable,” said Shepler. “They come in with good energy. They come in with normal vital signs, but owners just report this persistent nagging cough.”

Shepler urges pet owners to see a vet when the cough starts. In addi-

tion, she reassures owners that most pets are coming out of the illness just fine.

“In the 20-25 cases that we’ve seen here at the City Vet clinic, we only have two or three that have needed more significant intervention because they have developed a secondary pneumonia,” Shepler said. “So for the most part, this is an annoying disease. But for many of our patients, it has not become lifethreatening.”

If your pet shows signs of a cough, fever or a change in behavior, contact your local vet. Make sure your pets are fully vaccinated before boarding, visiting other homes with pets or going to dog parks.

For more information on the illness, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association website, watch the Trupanion panel on the illness on the webpage for Canine Respiratory Illness Q & A with Trupanion or contact Shepler at City Vet Highlands Ranch at 720-924-3033.

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Students from Laredo Elementary in Aurora hit the slopes of Loveland Ski Area in Clear Creek County thanks to the Chris Anthony Youth Project.

up the mountain with the kids.

The Chris Anthony Youth lift“For some of the kids, this was their first time on a board or skis,” Initiative Project paid Anthony said.

Anthony, a Colorado native, the way for the field trip started the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project in 2013. Its goal is to inspire and educate younger to the mountains generations about snow sports.

BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Students from Laredo Elementary in Aurora arrived at Loveland Ski Area Dec. 14 on board a chartered bus and Snow Sports Hall of Famer Chris Anthony was there to greet them.

The elementary students got the gear, and Anthony took the

“The project has allowed us to take our mission to the next level and we’re able to reach even more students and provide them with life-changing experiences,” Anthony said.

Kids bundled in heavy coats and ski gear, and the smiles on the slopes and in the lodge really said it all, according to Anthony.

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Colorado composer finds work on Christmas album Sterling native discovers a 40-year-old recording of his arrangement

BY JEFF RICE JOURNAL-ADVOCATE

Singer-songwriter Kip Dubbs recently discovered that one of his compositions has been recorded on a Christmas album.

By an artist he’d never heard of.

Nearly 40 years ago.

The Sterling native has spent much of his adult life in Hollywood composing music for some of the nation’s greatest performers. Pat Boone, Doc Severinson, Ray Conniff and Stan Kenton all have performed music composed or arranged by Dubbs. He was last in Sterling in 2017 to hear the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir perform “Revive Me, Lord,” a composition that took him 10 years to complete.

Before Hollywood beckoned, however, Dubbs taught high school choir in Sidney, Nebraska, and it was there the strange tale of a Christmas song began.

Dubbs had taken some of his students to the 1981 Nebraska All State Choral Festival in Doane, Nebraska.

Guest conductor at the festival was Rodney Eichenberger, under whom Kipp had studied years before at the University of Southern California.

As it happened, Dubbs had just recently had a new song published, “A Night Out for Dobbin,” set to the tune of “Jingle Bells.” He decided to give his former mentor copies of the song, hoping they would be performed by Eichenberger’s students.

“I had a package of 50 copies that I gave him,” Dubbs said “He was so

surprised as he looked through the music, and very nicely took it. We finished our conversation and I always wondered if he had ever had his university choir perform it, or even read through it at a rehearsal.”

Dubbs never heard back from the professor and thought little about the encounter.

Then, in August 2020, Dubbs’ son Jobe happened to send Kip a link to a website than listed much of Kip’s work and the artists he’d worked with. It was all quite familiar — except for one thing. “(A)s I scrolled down I saw the name of a certain artist,” Dubbs said.

“I began thinking, ‘I have no recollection of recording with this particular artist.’ As I searched through the songs on that album, I read the last song title of the album. ‘A Night Out For Dobbin.’ It was my song.”

The album was a Christmasthemed recording titled “O Come All Ye Faithful,” a 10-cut LP with the usual Christmas carols and songs on it. And there, in the tenth slot, was Kip Dubbs’ song.

But Dubbs didn’t recognize the choral group, The Faye Dumont Singers, or the record label, Move Records. There’s a reason for that: The choral group and the record label are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. And, it turns out, the album was released in 1983.

Digging around a little more on the internet and in his own memory, Dubbs finally came up with a connection. It seems Faye Dumont herself was doing graduate work under Prof. Eichenberger at USC back in 1980, around the time Dubbs reconnected with Eichenberger at that Nebraska choral festival and handed over copies of his new song.

“Years later, after I found the Faye

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“There’s no hope on (collecting) royalties now. I’ve had this happen before. I guess that’s show biz.”

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Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it - John 1:5 Join us at Church of the Hills Christmas Eve at 6:00pm as we celebrate with joy the birth of our Light Jesus Christ and sing familiar Christmas music we all know and love.

This will be a fun worship service for the whole family. All are welcome!

Deer Park UMC is an open and inclusive congregation, which shares the rich and historic traditions of Methodism. We welcome people of all backgrounds, as we grow in faith to the word of God in a rapidly changing world. We seek to be a loving, caring community, sharing our joys and concerns and working together to witness to God's steadfast love. Join us in praise of Life and Soul and to enjoy fellowship, as we seek as individuals and as a community to bring peace to our troubled world.

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Christmas Eve Worship Service

December 25 – 10:30am: Christmas Day Worship Service

This coming Christmas Eve at 5 PM, we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. There will not be a service on Christmas Day, as we plan to celebrate at home with family and friends. On New Years Day at 10 AM, we will gather for a regular Sunday worship service, as we do on every Sunday morning at 10 AM. We are located in Bailey at 966 Rim Rock Road, just off of Route 285 across from the Will-O-Wisp housing development and just southwest of Pine Junction.

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2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the 1980s cop drama series starring actor William Shatner?

3. HISTORY: In which year did the Gulf oil spill occur?

4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the classic holiday novella “The Cricket on the Hearth”?

5. INVENTIONS: Who invented penicillin?

6. GEOGRAPHY: Monaco is bordered on three sides by which European country?

7. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The Land of Enchantment”?

8. MOVIES: What is the name of the police chief in the movie “Jaws”?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the J.D. stand for in a law degree?

10. MUSIC: Which singer had a breakout hit with “I Kissed a Girl”?

Answers 1. An Italian bread.

2. “T.J. Hooker.”

3. 2010.

4. Charles Dickens.

5. Alexander Fleming.

6. France.

7. New Mexico.

8. Martin Brody.

9. Juris Doctor.

10. Katy Perry. (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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NOW HERE’S A TIP * It might be hard to get or stay motivated for exercise once we’ve dipped into shortened days and lower temperatures. Exercise is so important to your health, so get it any way you can. Did you know that a half-hour snowball fight can burn 100 calories? Get out there and enjoy the winter weather! -- JoAnn * If you frequently face snow in your area, invest in a pair of running shoes that are designed for trail running. They have deeper cleats for better traction. Some are even waterproof. This will encourage you to run when it’s been snowing! * “To help your sneakers dry faster, remove the laces and sock liner and hang separately. Stuff them with newspaper to draw out moisture.

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1. Mad Dogs & Englishmen were the backup band for which artist on their 1970 American tour?

2. Which was bigger: Woodstock or Summer Jam at Watkins Glen?

3. Who wrote and released “I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die Rag”?

4. To whom did the Beatles write “Dear Prudence”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Now, your daddy don’t mind, And your mommy don’t mind if we

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have another dance.”

Answers 1. Joe Cocker. Upward of 20 musicians were in the group. They were named after the Noel Coward song of the same name.

2. Summer Jam, in 1973, saw 600,000 people come through the gates at the Watkins Glen Raceway.

3. Country Joe and the Fish, in 1965. The song was a counterculture protest against the Vietnam War and

When you exercise outside, you do that too, but be prepared to strip off a layer if you get overheated. I have a carabiner clip on my waistband, and I can clip my outer light jacket to it, or even my fleece, through a button hole.” -- P.S. in Virginia * “Here’s a tip about sledding in a pinch: A laundry basket can make a fine sled for a small, sturdy kid, especially if you are blessed with surprised snow! If you attach a rope or belt to one side of the basket, it’s easy to pull the kids along.” -- M.B. in Missouri Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

appeared on their album of the same name.

4. They wrote it to Prudence, the sister of Mia Farrow, who was studying meditation with them in India in 1968, as a way of getting her to stop hiding in her hut.

5. “Stay,” by Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, in 1960.

Songwriter Williams wrote the first version of the song as a teen when he tried to convince a date not to go home yet. (c) 2023 King Features Syndicate

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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. 2023-015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 10, 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) SSC Denver, A Colorado Limited Liability Company Original Beneficiary(ies) Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc. Date of Deed of Trust January 27, 2022 County of Recording Clear Creek Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 02, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 304640 Book: 1025 Page: 272 Original Principal Amount $474,705.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $474,705.00 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: You are hereby notified that 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 $474,705.00, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to certain obligations secured by the Performance Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) and Forward Sale and Exchange Agreement(“Note”).

The Deed of Trust and Note were violated by allowing a senior lien to be recorded ahead of the lien of Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc. in violation of Section 11.2, and failing to inform Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc. of the transaction in violation of Sections11.10, 11.2 and 11.14.

In addition, a default pursuant to Section16.1 (b) and 16.1(e) occurred by providing Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc. with false, inaccurate or misleading information and causing an unauthorized transfer of the real property resulting in a breach of the Total Home Finance Limit of Section 12. Therefore, the lender has declared all sums secured thereby forthwith due and payable and 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 $474,705.00.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. See Legal Description Attached Hereto as Exhibit A and Incorporated by Reference Herein Also known by street and number as:

390 Elmgreen Ln, Evergreen, CO 80439.

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, 02/08/2024, 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 12/14/2023 Last Publication 1/11/2024 Name of Publication The Clear Creek Courant 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 STATUTES 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 DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. ●A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; ●A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; ●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; ●IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coag.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/10/2023 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-23-959579-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.

Foreclosure 2023-015 EXHIBIT A LOT 3, ELMGREEN ACRES EAST, COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO, AND A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 72 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO, BETWEEN THE EAST LINE OF ELMGREEN ACRES EAST, COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, SAID LINE PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED TO BE THE COUNTY LINE BETWEEN THE COUNTIES OF CLEAR CREEK AND JEFFERSON. AND THE LINE DETERMINED BY JEFFERSON COUNTY TO BE THE TRUE COUNTY LINE, AND AS SHOWN ON THE EXEMPTION SURVEY E 45-6-92, JEFFERSON COUNTY RECORDS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID ELMGREEN ACRES EAST, THENCE NORTH 99°02’52” WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID ELMGREEN ACRES EAST, LOT 3 AND ITS NORTHERLY EXTENSION A DISTANCE OF 869.19 FEET; THENCE NORTH 80°50’56” EAST A DISTANCE OF 63.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°34’01” EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EXEMPTION SURVEY A DISTANCE OF 869.16 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EXEMPTION SURVEY; THENCE SOUTH 80°51’53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 63.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCELS COMBINED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1996 IN BOOK 542 AT PAGE 650.

Legal Notice No. CCC726 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

City and County Public Notice Town of Silver Plume Drawer F Silver Plume, CO 80476 (303)569-2363 www.silverplumetown.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF BUDGET TOWN OF SILVER PLUME, COLORADO Notice is hereby given that the Town of Silver Plume draft 2023 Budget will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration during a Public Hearing scheduled for December 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm Public Hearing will allow for comments on the proposed budget. The proposed budget will also be on file at Silver Plume Town Hall, 710 Main

Street, & can be reviewed during regular business hours listed below.

Future work sessions will be scheduled by the Town Board of Trustees to refine the proposed budget & prepare a final budget for adoption.

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THIS BUDGET AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM Zoom meeting info: www.silverplumetown.com THE PUBLIC IS INVITED & ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THESE MEETINGS & GIVE THEIR INPUT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE . . . this notice posted at Town Hall & the Silver Plume Post Office.

PLACE: SILVER PLUME TOWN HALL, 710 MAIN STREET, SILVER PLUME, CO with public participation via Zoom meeting (see above) William Stephens Town Clerk 303-569-2363 clerk@silverplumetown.com Town Hall Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.and 1pm-3pm Closed Fridays THE TOWN OF SILVER PLUME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER & EMPLOYER! Legal Notice No. CCC742 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December , 202321 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek County, Colorado Ordinance No. 9, Series 2023 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2020 EDITION (REVISION 2) OF THE MODEL TRAFFIC CODE FOR COLORADO, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAME AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15 OF THE IDAHO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE Legal Notice No. CCC758 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice CLEAR CREEK COUNTY COLORADO CANCELED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE CLEAR CREEK COUNTY PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that the public hearing to adopt revisions to the Clear Creek County Primary and Secondary Road System has been CANCELED. The date was originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Clear Creek County Courthouse, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado,.

A Public Hearing to Adopt Revisions to the Clear Creek County Primary and Secondary Road System has not been rescheduled at this time.

Randall Wheelock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Legal Notice No. CCC764 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Public Notice REVISED NOTICE – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATONS Clear Creek County, CO Revised Request for Qualifications for Road & Bridge Professional Engineering & Consulting Services RFQ PW 24-07 General Notice Clear Creek County (County) is seeking proposals through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from highly qualified and experienced firms to provide professional engineering and consulting services.

The scope of services includes evaluation, design, and development of detailed construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and general analysis for 2024 Road & Bridge Capital Improvement Projects, as-needed. Projects are locally funded utilizing the County Road and Bridge Fund.

Key Dates Advertisement: County website Thursday, December 21, 2023 Advertisement: Clear Creek Courant Thursday, December 21, 2023 Advertisement: Canyon Courier Thursday, December 21 2023 Request for Clarification Deadline Thursday, January 4, 2024, by 2:00 PM MST (Previously set for Dec. 21, 2123) Submittal Due Friday, January 12, 2024, by 2:00 PM MST (Previously set for Jan. 5, 2024) Information for Respondents The complete RFQ, including, but not limited to, detailed scope of services and submittal requirements, along with any official notifications or issued addenda is available via: County’s designated website: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/bids.aspx Requests for Clarifications Direct all inquiries to: scanada@clearcreekcounty.us Subject line exact text: RE: RFQ PW 24-07 Submittal Requirements Proposals shall only be submitted electronically, as instructed in the RFQ. Respondents are required to register with Clear Creek County Public Works Division to receive a link for electronic submittals and notification emails related to the RFQ. RFQ Registration email: pw@clearcreekcounty.us Subject line exact text: RE: RFQ PW 24-07 Randall Wheelock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Legal Notice No. CCC765 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek County, Colorado Ordinance No. 11, Series 2023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-29 OF THE IDAHO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE OUTDOOR STORAGE OF FUELS AND WASTE Legal Notice No. CCC760 First Publication: December 21, 2023

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Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice City of Idaho Springs Check Register for the Newspaper Check Issue Dates: 12/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Check Invoice Issue Date Amount 38549 12/11/2023 38550 12/11/2023 38551 12/11/2023 38552 12/11/2023 38553 12/11/2023 38554 12/11/2023 38555 12/11/2023 38556 12/11/2023 38557 12/11/2023 38558 12/11/2023 38559 12/11/2023 38560 12/11/2023 38561 12/11/2023 38562 12/11/2023 38563 12/11/2023 38564 12/11/2023 38565 12/11/2023 38566 12/11/2023 38567 12/11/2023 38568 12/11/2023 38569 12/11/2023 38570 12/11/2023 38571 12/11/2023 38572 12/11/2023 38573 12/11/2023 38574 12/11/2023 38575 12/11/2023 38576 12/11/2023 38577 12/11/2023 38578 12/11/2023 38579 12/11/2023 38580 12/11/2023 38581 12/11/2023 38582 12/11/2023 38583 12/11/2023 38584 12/11/2023 38585 12/11/2023 38586 12/11/2023 38587 12/11/2023 38588 12/11/2023 38589 12/11/2023 38590 12/11/2023 38591 12/11/2023 38592 12/11/2023 38593 12/11/2023 12112301

Payee

A.D. Miller Services

133,160.70

AT&T Mobility

215.84

Blackwell Oil

153.11

Browns Hill Engineering & Cont 9,858.00 Caselle Inc.

1,459.00

CenturyLink

434.81

City of Idaho Springs

3,150.00

Clear Creek County Clerk & Rec 18.00 Clear Creek Supply

235.66

Colorado Analytical Lab

236.70

12/11/2023 12112302 12/11/2023 12112303 12/11/2023 12112304 12/11/2023 12112305 12/11/2023 12112306 12/11/2023 12112307 12/11/2023 12112308 12/11/2023 12112309 12/11/2023 12112310 12/11/2023 12112311 12/11/2023 12112312 12/11/2023 12112313 12/11/2023 12112314 12/11/2023 12112315 12/11/2023 12112316 12/11/2023 12112317 12/11/2023 12112318 12/11/2023

Alsco - Denver Linen

74.60

Alsco - Denver Linen

74.60

Comcast

2,413.69

Comcast

272.42

Core & Main LP

240.00

Liberty Communications

576.81

Quill Corporation

178.51

Timberline Disposal

403.38

VISA

WEX BANK

312.48

Xcel Energy

4,268.00

Xcel Energy

3,328.94

Xcel Energy

12.79

Xcel Energy

166.73

Xcel Energy

806.20

Xcel Energy

477.26

Dated:

Common Knowledge Technology, 5,581.50

Mayor:

Direct Tint & Graphics

200.00

City Council:

Doyle Disposal

453.00

City Recorder:

Paige Kincade

58.95

Legal Notice No. CCC762 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Galls

39.96

Hayes Poznanovic Korver LLC 73.39

158.69

Xcel Energy

Colorado Community Media 331.94

Foothills Auto & Truck Parts 26.70

4,771.78

WALMART COMMUNITY/RFCSL 84.37

3,250.31

Home Depot Credit Services 693.51 IACP

190.00

Idaho Springs Chamber of Comm 75.00 IntelliChoice Inc.

16,910.00

Law Firm Of Suzanne Rogers PC 1,557.25 McDonald Farms

2,725.50

Michael Goodbee

1,600.00

Midwest Radar

205.00

Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud 11,070.81 Patti Tyler

47.14

Peak Performance Imaging Soluti 192.34 Performace Construction 19,468.00 Professional Management Solutio 1,920.00 Ramey Environmental Complianc 1,600.00 Rocky Mountain Recreation 4,380.00 SAFEbuilt, LLC Lockbox #88135 2,149.19 SGS North America

733.97

Spectrum General Contractors, IN 14,625.76 Colorado Department of Agricultur 40.00 T Mobile

400.77

Terracon Consultants, INC. 13,070.48 USA Blue Book USDA Forest Service

1,796.85 175.18

Utility Notification Center of Color 67.08 Willie Prickett

200.00

TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2023 for each County affected.

(This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts. state.co.us)

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

2023CW3149 COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD (“CWCB”), 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 718, Denver, Colorado 80203.

Please direct communications regarding this case to Christopher J. Davis, Assistant Attorney General, Water Conservation Unit, Natural Resources & Environment Section, Office of the Colorado Attorney General, 1300 Broadway, 7th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203. Telephone: (720) 508-6280 (Davis) (720) 508-6297 (Barker) Email: christopher.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us

Randall Wheelock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Legal Notice No. CCC 6789 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN INVITATION TO BID ON COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FOR 2024

Metro Districts

HDR Engineering, Inc 81,531.00 Hoehn Architects P.C.

davis@coag.gov; patrick.barker@coag.gov.

APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO A REASONABLE DEGREE IN HERMAN GULCH, A NATURAL STREAM IN THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED, IN CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO. Name of Water Right: Herman Gulch Instream Flow Water Right. Summary of Application: By this Application, the CWCB requests adjudication of an ISF Water Right to preserve the natural environment of Herman Gulch, a natural stream in the Clear Creek Watershed, to a reasonable degree. Legal Description: The Herman Gulch Instream Flow Water Right is located in the natural stream channel of Herman Gulch from its headwaters to the confluence with Clear Creek, a distance of approximately 3.64 miles. A map depicting the approximate location of the Herman Gulch Instream Flow Water Right reach is attached as Exhibit 1. Upstream Terminus: Herman Gulch’s headwaters in the vicinity of: UTM: Northing: 4396896.47; Easting: 422251.32 (NAD 1983 Zone 13 North); Lat/ Long: Latitude 39° 43’ 6.24” N, Longitude 105° 54’ 25.61” W. Downstream Terminus: confluence with Clear Creek at: UTM: Northing: 4394857.42; Easting: 426667.37 (NAD 1983 Zone 13 North); Lat/Long: Latitude 39° 42’ 1.52” N, Longitude 105° 51’ 19.33” W. The UTM and Lat/Long locations for the upstream and downstream termini were derived from CWCB GIS using the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). Source: Herman Gulch, tributary to Clear Creek, tributary to the South Platte River. Date of Appropriation: January 24, 2023. How appropriation was initiated: Appropriation and beneficial use occurred on January 24, 2023, by the action of the CWCB pursuant to sections 37-92-102(3) and (4) and 37-92-103(3), (4) and (10), C.R.S. Date CWCB applied water to beneficial use: January 24, 2023. Amount of water claimed: Instream flow of 0.4 cfs (04/01 - 04/30), 4 cfs (05/01 - 07/31), 0.7 cfs (08/01 - 08/31), absolute. Proposed Uses: Instream flow to preserve the natural environment to a reasonable degree. Names and addresses of owners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new or existing diversion structure will be located: The notice required by section 37-92-302(2)(b), C.R.S., to the owners or reputed owners of the land upon which any new or existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed is not applicable in this case.

This Application is for instream flow water rights, exclusive to the CWCB under the provisions of section 37-92-102(3), C.R.S. As an instream flow water right, the CWCB’s appropriation does not require diversion structures or storage. See Colo. River Water Conservation Dist. V. Colo.

Water Conservation Bd., 594 P.2d 570, 574 (Colo. 1979); § 37-92-103(4)(c), C.R.S. As a surface water right, the CWCB’s appropriation of instream flow water rights does not involve construction of a well. Increase: The CWCB has an existing instream flow water right on Herman Gulch from its headwaters to the confluence with Clear Creek, in the amount of 2.0 cfs (1/1 – 12/31), with an appropriation date of July 13, 1984, decreed in Case No. 84CW0650. The flow rates sought herein are in addition to the amount of the existing instream flow water right.

Remarks: This appropriation by the CWCB, on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, is made pursuant to sections 37-92-102(3) & (4) and 37-92-103(3), (4) & (10), C.R.S. The purpose of the CWCB’s appropriation is to preserve the natural environment to a reasonable degree. At its regular meeting on May 18, 2023, the CWCB determined, pursuant to section 37-92-102(3)(c), C.R.S., that the natural environment of Herman Gulch will be preserved to a reasonable degree by the water available for the appropriations to be made; that there is a natural environment that can be preserved to a reasonable degree with the CWCB’s water rights herein, if granted; and that such environment can exist without material injury to water rights.

Georgetown, Colorado, as the date, time and place of final settlement with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba 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.

Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CCMRD Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2024; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the Special Meeting of the CCMRD Board of Directors to be held at the Clear Creek Recreation Center in Idaho Springs on January 10, 204 at 6:00pm.

Any interested elector of CCMRD may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Legal Notice No. CCC763 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Bids and Settlements Public Notice REVISED NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OLDCASTLE SW GROUP, INC. dba APC CONSTRUCTION CO JONES PASS ROAD (CR 202) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PW23-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the notice provisions contained in 38-26107, C.R.S., the CLEAR CREEK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS has established Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, 09:00 am (previously posted as December 19, 2023, @ 10:00 am), at the Board of County Commissioners hearing room, located at 405 Argentine Street,

Clear Creek County is soliciting bids for publishing of its 2024 County Legal Notices. Interested parties are invited to submit bids to the Board of County Commissioners, Clear Creek County, P.O. Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444. Sealed bids must be received no later than 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 28, 2023. Please indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope.

The Board of Commissioners is requesting that you submit subscription totals by Zip Code. Out of state subscriptions may be combined in one “Out of State” total. Please separate newspaper stand sales from paid subscriptions. Also, please provide a copy of your annual report. Clear Creek County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any irregularities in the bids and is not obligated to accept the lowest bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 8:55 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO. Randall Wheelock, Chair Board of County Commissioners Legal Notice No. CCC736 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Water Court Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO NOVEMBER 2023 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION

or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. CCC757 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Denise Lance, aka Susie D. Lance, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30031 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Clear Creek County, Colorado on or before April 7, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Danielle Leigh Garcia-Lance Personal Representative 32186 Castle Court, Ste. 301 Evergreen, CO, 80439 Legal Notice No. CCC741 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 30, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Clear Creek County Court.

The petition requests that the name of Christian Michael Fournet be changed to Atticus Antares Fournet Case No.: 23 C 67 By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. CCC753 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice DISTRICT COURT CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO 405 Argentine Street, P.O. Box 367 Georgetown, CO 80444 Phone: (303) 569-0820 Case Number: 21 JV 13

Division: C

Attorney for the Clear Creek County Department of Human Services: Jordan Oates, Atty. Reg. # 37932 KOY | DINGBOOM | OATES, LLC P.O. Box 4191 Englewood, CO 80155 Telephone: (720) 243-2655 E-mail: joates@KDO-law.com Petitioner: PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, In the Interest of: A Child: K.E.-B. and concerning: Respondents: ANITA COLLINS AND JOHN DOE z TO JOHN DOE, THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR OTHER RESPONDENT: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Verified

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filed in the above-captioned Court in which it is represented that the above-named child, K.E.-B. (05/27/2020), is neglected and/or dependent for the reasons set forth in the Petition. You may obtain a copy of the Petition from the Clerk of the Court.

NOTICE-LEGAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that your parental rights may be terminated by this action.

You are required to be present at all hearings in this case, as your right to the care, custody, control, and guardianship of the child will be determined.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Court has set a hearing on the Verified Petition and a hearing regarding Paternity of the above-named child on January 3, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. in Division C of the Clear Creek County Courthouse, 405 Argentine, Georgetown, CO 80444. You may access the hearing in person or via WebEx, which can be accessed as follows: https://judicial.webex.com/webappng/sites/judicial/dashboard/pmr/judgecheroutes +1-415-655-0001 US Toll +1-720-650-7664 United States Toll (Denver) Access code: 921 463 948 # #

If the Petition alleges that the child is delinquent or in need of supervision, this summons must be served on you at least two days before the hearing. If the Petition alleges that the child is dependent or neglected, this summons must be served upon you at least five days before the hearing.

witnesses who appear at the hearing and to bring any witness and present other evidence on your behalf. If you request, the Court may order persons to be present as a witness.

A Petition concerning said child has been filed in this Court,

5. Any admission you make to the Verified Petition must be made voluntarily.

You are notified that:

6. The Court has dispositional alternatives available if the Petition is sustained. These are set forth in section 19-3-508, C.R.S. If the Petition is admitted, the court is not bound by any promises or representations made by anyone about dispositional alternatives selected by the court.

1. The allegations in the Verified Petition must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence.

2. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer or you may waive your right to a lawyer.

If you wish to be represented by a lawyer, you should begin now to obtain a lawyer and notify The court of your lawyer’s name and address. If the court finds that you cannot afford a lawyer and you wish to be represented by a lawyer, the court can appoint a lawyer for you.

A continuance of a hearing may be granted for a reasonable period of time upon good cause shown to the Court.

You must appear before the Court at said time. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed in your absence to establish legal paternity and enter a default adjudication.

To the child and his parents, guardian, or other respondents named in this Summons:

You are further notified that you are entitled to such other legal rights and privileges as more fully set forth below.

7. Termination of the parent-child legal relationship is a possible remedy which is available if the Verified Petition is sustained. If a motion to terminate the parent-child legal relationship is filed, the Court will set a separate hearing at which the allegations of the motion must be proven by clear and convincing evidence. Termination of the parent-child legal relationships means that the subject child would be available for adoption.

3. You have a right to a trial by jury.

4. At the time of the hearing regarding the Verified Petition, you have the right to question

City & County Lodging Facilities

Public Notice

CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek County, Colorado

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21-15, 21-50, 21-93, AND 21-127 OF THE IDAHO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTBALISH UNSTAFFED HOTELS AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE CITY WHEREAS, the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado (the “City”), is a Colorado statutory municipality, duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Colorado; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 23 of Title 31, C.R.S., the City, acting through its City Council (the “Council”), is authorized to adopt rules and regulations governing the planning, zoning, and use of land within its territory; and WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, the Council previously adopted land development regulation regulations, codified as Chapter 21 of the Idaho Springs Municipal Code (“Code”); and WHEREAS, the changes to the transient lodging industry over the past decade have changed the operational nature of hotels and the provision of lodging services; and

Dated: December 13, 2023 Respectfully submitted, KOY | DINGBOOM | OATES, LLC BY: Jordan Oates, # 37932 Attorney for the Clear Creek County Department of Human Services Legal Notice No. CCC766 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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Lodging Facilities Bed and breakfast Hotel, motel, tourist home Unstaffed hotel follows:

2 spaces + 1 per guest bedroom 1 per guestroom plus 2 for staff and housekeeping 1 per guestroom

Section 4. Section 21-93(K)(1)(k), concerning required development plan submittals, is amended to read as

Sec. 21-93. - Description of required submittal materials.

(K) Site Plan. All site plans shall be prepared at twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24” x 36”) with the long dimension being horizontal. Site Plans may be submitted electronically at the discretion of the City Administrator or their designee. Full sized copies may be requested by staff prior to public meetings. The Plans shall include the following information in the format described (as applicable): (1) An information block which shall include the following information:

WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is desirable to add unstaffed hotels as a permitted use within the City to expand the availability of transient lodging options.

(k) For bed and breakfast, motel, hotel, and unstaffed hotel uses in the C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1 and L-I zoning districts: (1) Total number, type and density per type of dwelling units. (2) Total bedrooms per each dwelling unit type. (3) Residential density (gross and net).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS, COLORADO, THAT:

Section 5. Should any one or more sections or provisions of this Ordinance or of any Code provision enacted hereby be judicially determined invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this Ordinance or of such Code provision, the intention being that the various sections and provisions are severable.

Section 1. Section 5-22 of the Code concerning zoning definitions, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 21-15. - Definitions.

Travel trailer (camper). Any travel trailer, camper, coach, mounted tent, motor home or other habitable vehicle intended for and capable of temporary human occupancy as a dwelling, mounted on wheels and capable of being moved by its own power or pulled by another vehicle, used or intended to be used primarily for travel or recreational purposes; it does not include manufactured home.

Travel trailer park. Land or property utilized for or intended for use as temporary occupancy space for transient users of travel campers or trailers.

Section 6. Any and all Ordinances or Codes or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent herewith are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, hereby repealed; provided, however, that the repeal of any such Ordinance or Code provision or part thereof shall not revive any other section or part of any Ordinance or Code provision heretofore repealed or superseded.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado, held on the 11th day of December 2023.

Unobstructed open space. An area of land at ground level upon which no structure may be erected or surface area utilized for vehicular movement or parking.

Unstaffed hotel. Any commercial building which contains a minimum of three (3) rooms and a maximum of eight (8) rooms intended or designed to be used, rented, or hired out to be occupied for transient purposes, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes for guests. Unstaffed hotels contain a common check-in area, may or may not be staffed on-site, receive regularly scheduled maintenance and cleaning, and provide guests with a local representative in case of emergency.

Use. The purpose for which land or a structure thereon is designed, arranged or intended to be occupied or used, or for which it is occupied, maintained, rented or leased.

Chuck Harmon, Mayor ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED:

Diane Breece, City Clerk PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado, held on the ____ day of _________________, 2023.

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Section 2. Section 21-50 of the Code, concerning allowed uses by zone district, is amended to read as follows:

Chuck Harmon, Mayor

Sec. 21-50 - Allowed used by zone district.

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Lodging Facilities Bed and breakfast

This summons/notice is being initiated by the Clear Creek County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Sec. 21-127 - Parking space required.

Ordinance No. 13, Series 2023

Lodging Facilities

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2 spaces + 1 per guest bedroom

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED:

Diane Breece, City Clerk

Legal Notice No.: CCC759 First Publication: December 21, 2023

Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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Section 5. Recording of Ordinance. City staff is further directed to record this Ordinance and its Exhibits in the real property records of Clear Creek County, Colorado, upon the effectiveness of this Ordinance.

Ordinance No. 10, Series 2023

Section 6. Any and all Ordinances or Codes or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent herewith are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, hereby repealed; provided, however, that the repeal of any such Ordinance or Code or part thereof shall not revive any other section or part of any Ordinance or Code provision heretofore repealed or superseded.

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND RECOGNIZING THE ALIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF VIRGINIA CANYON ROAD WHEREAS, the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado (“City”) is a statutory city, duly organized and existing under the laws of the state of Colorado; and

Section 7. Should any one or more sections or provisions of this Ordinance or of Code provisions enacted hereby be judicially determined invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this Ordinance or of such Code provisions, the intention being that the various sections and provisions are severable.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 23 of Title 31, C.R.S., the City, acting by and through the Idaho Springs City Council (“Council”), possesses the authority to regulate the planning and zoning of the City generally, including but not limited to the authority to recognize and accept dedicated public streets, typically through the subdivision platting process; and

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado, held on the 13th day of November, 2023. .

WHEREAS, the City has undertaken an improvement project concerning a portion of Virginia Canyon Road within the City and through that process has engaged in discussions with stakeholders and interested parties, which discussions have led to a desire to formalize and memorialize the current location and boundaries of that portion of Virginia Canyon Road, such that the boundaries may be definitively known and relied upon going forward; and

Chuck Harmon, Mayor ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED:

WHEREAS, the Council therefore desires to formally designate, accept and recognize the boundaries of Virginia Canyon Road in and around the area specified herein, by ordinance, as further set forth herein.

Diane Breece, City Clerk

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

Council.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado, held on the 11th day of December 2023.

The above and foregoing recitals are expressly adopted as findings and determinations of the

Section 2. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-23-217, the Idaho Springs City Council hereby formally accepts, designates and recognizes the boundaries of that portion of right-of-way known as Virginia Canyon Road described and illustrated in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by this reference, for all legal purposes upon the effective date of this Ordinance and thereafter.

Chuck Harmon, Mayor ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED:

Section 3. Findings concerning voting. This Ordinance was approved by the Idaho Springs Planning Commission by a vote of 4 to 0, on December 6, 2023; this Ordinance was finally-approved, on second reading, by the Idaho Springs City Council by a vote of 4 to 0, motion carries .

Diane Breece, City Clerk

Section 4. Zoning Maps; Official Plats. City staff is hereby directed to make conforming amendments to all copies of the official City Zoning Map and all other official City-maintained plats and maps, as necessary, to reflect the location of Virginia Canyon Road specified herein, upon the effectiveness of this Ordinance. .

EXHIBIT A [Survey of Virginia Canyon Road] LAND SURVEY PLAT

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(R2) N87°29.1'E 188.23' (M) N87°34'06"E 188.29' (M) N87°19'56"E 155.88' Line 38-39 Harrington Survey T1 S87°15'W 187.50' (M) N87°19'56"E

R2 = BLM Dependent Resurvey of a Portion of Survey No. 332, Idaho Springs Town Site accepted June 25, 1993 (Executed by Gene R. Dollarhide between 9/2/1992 & 9/21/1992) R3 = Town Plat of Idaho Springs filed for record on 2/21/1881 at 1:00 p.m. and recorded in Book No. 1 of Plats at Page 15 and certified by William Moor, Mayor of The Town of Idaho Springs, as being a correct Plat of The Town of Idaho Springs and having been taken from the original plat as surveyed by Francis F. Brune U.S. Deputy Surveyor and that the courses and distances represents the boundaries thereof are the same as approved by the Surveyor General of Colorado july 21, 1873.

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COLORADO

R1 = Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Survey No. 332 Plat of The Idaho Springs Town Site accepted July 21, 1873 (Surveyed by Francis F. Brune U.S. Deputy Surveyor)

PLATS/DOCUMENTS REVIEWED FOR THIS SURVEY:

N87°34'06"E 81.13'

VIRGINIA STREE

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VIRGINIA CANON ROAD VIRGINIA STRE

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VIRGINIA CANYON ROAD IDAHO SPRINGS

PORTION OF BLOCKS D & E, TOWN PLAT OF IDAHO SPRINGS SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 73 WEST, 6TH P.M. CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO SEPTEMBER, 2023

LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE

R4 = Town Plat of Idaho Springs Clear Creek County, Colorado recorded on July 11, 1873 (Book & Page are illegible). This plat does not show Canon Street northerly of Blocks 3 & 4.

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R5 = Land Survey Plat supporting Exemption Plat recorded at Reception No. 188372 Portions of Government Lot 3, Section 36, T3S, R73W, 6th P.M. County of Clear Creek State of Colorado recorded at Reception No. 263105 on 1/23/2012 at 11:55 a.m., Book 848, Page 300 LSP. Page 2 of this plat is Chas L. Harrington's, Clear Creek County Surveyor, plat showing Connerly Tract.

MONUMENT CHISEL MARK AS NOTED MONUMENT IRON PIPE AS NOTED MONUMENT IRON ROD AS NOTED MONUMENT NAIL AS NOTED MONUMENT PLASTIC CAP AS NOTED MONUMENT REBAR AS NOTED MONUMENT WASHER AS NOTED PLATTED PROPERTY LINE

Parcel contains 0.397 Acres, More or Less.

EXISTING LOT LINE

NOTES

REASONABLE ASSUMPTIONS: 1.) 1992 BLM Idaho Springs Townsite (ISTS) Line 37-38 is parallel to Virginia Canon Road ROW from ± midpoint of Lot 15, Block E northerly.

2.) Block E & Block 4 easterly lines record distance is 700' [(29 x 20' Block E) + 120' Block 4] from n'ly ROW of Virginia Street.

3.) Block D & Block 3 westerly lines plus ROW record distances is 700' [(28 x 20' Block D) + 20' ROW + 120' Block 3].

4.) N'ly line of Blocks D & E is Harrington's ISTS Line 38-39. (See Warranty Deed Rec. No. 222539, Bk 683, Pg 700) 5.) Old stone walls southerly of ± midpoint of Lot 15, Block E along the w'ly ROW of Virginia Canon Road best represent the intent of the parties for the ROW location (see Chief Justice Cooley Doctrine).

RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATION THEORY: Field measured distance from Harrington's Northeast Corner of Lot 29, Block E along the westerly ROW of Virginia Canon Road yields a distance of 699.30' which is very consistent with the calculated record distance of 700.00'.

EXISTING PROPERTY PARCELS NEW RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE

(R) 79.00'

INDEXING STATEMENT day of

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Holding the calculated record distance of 79.00' along the northerly ROW of Virginia Street for the southerly terminus of the westerly ROW of Virginia Canon Road. The 79.00' is measured from the intersect of bearing S2°22'10"E (1992 BLM as surveyed bearing between ISTS Corners 38 -37) from Harrington's ISTS Corner 36 with the northerly ROW of Virginia Street. The westerly ROW of Virginia Canon Road was then established using a bearing that best fits the long established stone walls along the westerly ROW of Virginia Canon Road and that bearing extended to intersect the solution derived for Virginia Canon Road ROW southerly of the Northeast Corner of Lot 29, Block E described above.

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BASI S N73° OF BEAR 54'52 "W 25 ING 59.38 '

Monuments were set with 3-1/4" Diameter Aluminum Cap on 30" Long No.6 Rebar and 1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Washer with Magnail as shown hereon on August 1, 2023.

of the County Surveyor's Land Survey / Right of Way Surveys at Page(s) Reception No. .

20.00' ' N84°55'09"E 119.61 120.00' (R11) S84°57'00"W

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S84°49'01"W 95.77'

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152.21' S05°40'01"E 152.00' (R1) S05°35'E

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' N84°49'01"E 254.89

Holding the recovered BLM Monuments dated 1992 (1992 BLM) for Idaho Springs Townsite Corners 37 & 38 field surveyed by Bohannan Huston on 8/24/2022 and having a bearing of S2°22'10"E and considering the westerly Virginia Canon Road Right-of-Way from the calculated Northeast Corner of Lot 29, Block E (as surveyed & defined by Harrington) as being the most northerly end of the Virginia Canon Road westerly ROW and considering said westerly ROW to be parallel with the 1992 BLM ISTS 38-37 Line. Extending this bearing down to the approximate midpoint of Lot 15, Block E (intersect of westerly ROW solution described below). Stone & Concrete wall improvements on the westerly ROW of Virginia Canon Road align favorably with this interpretation.

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270.78'

58.21'

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S04°55'58"E 52.38'

5. DATE OF SURVEY The field work for this survey was completed on August 16, 2023 and also referenced the following plats: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Survey No. 332 Plat of The Idaho Springs Town Site accepted July 21, 1873 (Surveyed by Francis F. Brune U.S. Deputy Surveyor) Town Plat of Idaho Springs filed for record on 2/21/1881 at 1:00 P.M. and recorded in Book No. 1 of Plats at Page 15 and certified by William Moor, Mayor of The Town of Idaho Springs.

N83°58'10"E

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3. STATUE OF LIMITATIONS Notice: according to Colorado law you must commence any legal action based upon any defect in this survey within three years after you first discover such defect. in no event, may any action based upon any defect in this survey be commenced more than ten years from the date of the certification shown hereon.

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2. UNIT OF MEASUREMENT The unit of measurement used in this survey is U.S. Survey Feet.

4. TITLE COMMITMENT NOTE This survey does not constitute a title search by Bohannan Huston, Inc. to determine ownership or easements of record. For all information regarding rights-of-way, Bohannan Huston, Inc. relied upon documents searched from Clear Creek County Clerk and Recorder's Office.

(M (R1) S )S 56° 56°4 00'0 'E 2 8"E 42.5 241 ' .75 '

(R7) S05°07'33"W 100.42' (M) N05°06'46"E 100.45' (M) N05°25'53 "E 100.97' (R5) N05°23'36 "E 100.97'

DESIGNATES EXISTING ASPHALT ROAD

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1. BASIS OF BEARINGS Bearings are based on a gird bearing of N73°54'52"W from 3-1/4" Diameter CDOT Aluminum Cap set in concrete sidewalk stamped "CDOT MSM CP 7925" to 1-1/4" Diameter Orange Plastic Survey Cap set on No.6 Rebar stamped "BHI CONTROL". The survey data was obtained from a Global Positioning System (GPS) survey base on the Colorado High Accuracy Reference Network (CHARN).

Deposited this

(M) 81.20'

MONUMENT BRASS CAP AS NOTED

.47'

THENCE S 84° 49' 06" W a distance of 25.08 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

CALCULATED POINT MONUMENT ALUMINUM CAP AS NOTED

R11 = TOMLINSON-METZLER PLAT AMENDMENT Land Survey Plat A Re-subdivision of Lots 1-6, Block 3, and Lots 1-6, Block C Together with portions of Illinois Street as Vacated City of Idaho Springs, Colorado recorded at Reception No. 260441 at 11:27 AM on April 29, 2011.

FACTS: 1.) 1873 BLM ISTS 37-38 N4°30'W 554' (Difference of 0°33' between 1873 BLM & Reception No. 225709) 1873 BLM ISTS 38-39 N88°30'E 187.52'.

2.) Reception No. 225709 "Map of Idaho Springs Colorado" prepared from surveys by James Underhill Mining Engineer & relied upon by Markle shows ISTS 37-38 bearing of N5°03'W (Difference of 0°33' between 1873 BLM & Reception No. 225709).

3.) Reception No. 263105, Sheet 1 of 2 does not show the 1992 BLM ISTS 36-37 or 37-38 bearings, does show the 1992 BLM ISTS 38-39 bearing of S87°31'46"W 188.42', Harrington's ISTS 36-37 bearing of S5°23'36"W 100.97', Harrington's ISTS 37-38 bearing of N00°37'11"E 546.06', and Harrington's ISTS 38-39 bearing of S87°15'00"W 187.50'.

4.) Reception No. 263105, Sheet 2 of 2 shows Harrington's ISTS 36-37 bearing of S4°54'W 100.00', ISTS 37-38 bearing of S0°30'W 546.00', and ISTS 38-39 bearing of S87°15'W 187.50'.

5.) Reception No. 271435 shows the 1992 BLM ISTS 36-37 bearing of S5°07'33"W 100.42', 1992 BLM ISTS 37-38 bearing of S02°2427"W 556.33', 1992 BLM ISTS 38-39 bearing of N87°31'46"E; and Harrington's ISTS 36-37 bearing of S5°23'36"W 100.97', Harrington's ISTS 37-38 bearing of S00°37'11"W, and Harrington's ISTS 38-39 bearing of S87°15'00"W 187.50'.

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' 9.46 'E 11 07.9 119.23' E S18° (R2) 8°12'03" .76' (M) 75 (M) S1

THENCE S00°35'37"E continuing on said easterly Right-of-Line of Virginia Canon Road a distance of 404.99 feet to a set 1 1/2" diameter aluminum cap on 5/8" diameter rebar stamped "BHI RW LS 33200 being at the Southwest corner of said Block 3;

DESIGNATES RECORD BEARING OR DISTANCE

R10 = Deed recorded at Reception No. 14254, Book 265, Page 276 at 1:00 p.m. on 11/20/1959.

(M) 43

THENCE S 02° 22' 10" E on said easterly Right-of-Way line of Virginia Canon Road a distance of 265.94 feet to a set 1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Cap on 5/8" Diameter Rebar stamped "BHI RW LS 33200" being a point on the westerly boundary line of Lot 14, said BLOCK D;

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R8 = Map of Idaho Springs Colorado prepared from surveys by James Underhill Mining Engineer recorded at Reception No. 225709 on 1/27/2004 at 3:04 p.m., Book 697, Page 342 Plat.

17.73' (M)

THENCE N 87° 35' 04” E on the southerly line of said WILSON MINOR SUBDIVISION a distance of 5.97 feet to the intersect with the easterly Right-of-Way line of Virginia Canon Road, WHENCE a set 1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Cap on 5/8" Diameter Rebar Witness Corner stamped "BHI RW LS 33200" bears S 02° 22' 10" E a distance of 15.00 feet;

DESIGNATES MEASURED BEARING OR DISTANCE

R7 = Improvement Survey Plat of a Portion of Government Lot 3 within Section 36, T3S, R73W, 6th P.M. County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado recorded at Reception No. 241435 on 1/24/2014 at 3:38 pm, book 881, page 884 isp.

S00°35'37"E 404.99'

THENCE S 06° 03' 45" E on said westerly line of WILSON MINOR SUBDIVISION a distance of 28.11 feet to the Southwest corner of said WILSON MINOR SUBDIVISION;

IDAHO SPRINGS TOWN SITE

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(M) 696.92' (R4) 700.00'

THENCE N 87° 19' 56” E on said Line 38-39 Harrington Survey a distance of 17.22 feet to a point of intersection on the westerly boundary line of WILSON MINOR SUBDIVISION , Reception No. 245075 recorded in Book 775, Page 614 on June 21, 2007 in the Clear Creek County Clerk's Office;

ISTS

R6 = Improvement Survey Plat Portions of Government Lot 3 Section 36, T3S, R73W, 6th P.M. County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado recorded at Reception No. 188372 on 4/27/1998 at 1:56 pm, Book 563, Page 815 Survey.

R9 = Wilson Minor Subdivision Lots 27 and 28, Block D, City of Idaho Springs and Part of Government Lot 3, Section 36, Township 3 South, Range 73 West, of the 6th P.M., County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado recorded at Reception No. 245075 on 6/21/2007 at 2:01 p.m., Book 775, Page 614 Plat.

N00°35'37"W 406.61'

THENCE N 02° 22' 10" W on said westerly Right-of-Way line of Virginia Canon Road Right-of-Way a distance of 293.51 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 29 said Block E monumented with a set 1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Washer with a MagNail in Asphalt Road stamped "BHI RW LS 33200" and being on Line 38-39 Harrington Survey as shown on Improvement Survey Plat of Portion of Government Lot 3, Reception No. 271435 recorded in Book 881, Page 884 on January 24, 2014 in the Clear Creek County Clerk's Office;

LEGEND

(R5) N00°37'11"E 546.06'

THENCE N 00° 35' 37" W on said Westerly Right-of-Way line of said Virginia Canon Road a distance of 406.61 feet to a set 1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Washer with a MagNail in Asphalt Road stamped "BHI RW LS 33200" and a point on the Easterly boundary line of LOT 15, said BLOCK E;

(R7) N02°24'27"W 556.39' (M) N02°22'10"W 556.29' Line 37-38 Harrington Survey (M) N00°39'28"E 546.06'

BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of said BLOCK 4, TOWN PLAT OF IDAHO SPRINGS, being a calculated point of intersection of the westerly Right-of-Way line of Virginia Canon Road with the northerly Right-of-Way line of Virginia Street, WHENCE a found 1" Diameter Hexagonal Rebar on said northerly Right-of-Way Line of Virginia Street bears S84°49'01"E a distance of 254.89 feet and WHENCE a set Witness Corner on said westerly Right-of-Way line of Virginia Canon Road being a 1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Washer with MagNail in Asphalt Road stamped "BHI RW WC 2 LS 33200" bears N00°35'37"W a distance of 2.00 feet;

(M) 312.91' 423.52' (R2) S05°30.9'E 423.38' (M) S05°26'42"E

N02°22'10"W 293.51'

A portion of Block 4, Block 3, Block D and Block E of TOWN PLAT OF IDAHO SPRINGS recorded at Book 1, Page 15 on February 21, 1881 in the Clear Creek County Clerk's Office being a portion of the Southeast One-Quarter of Section 36, Township 3 South, Range 73 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Clear Creek County, Colorado being more particularly described as follows:

S02°22'10"E 265.94'

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

It is assumed that the southerly portion of Virginia Canon Road was surveyed using local control near the southerly end and the northerly portion of Virginia Canon Road was surveyed using local control near the northerly end yielding a bearing break in those Right-of-Way lines.

SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION I, Roger D. Nelson, a licensed professional surveyor in the State of Colorado do hereby state that the survey (as defined in 12-25-202(6)(a), C.R.S.) and this resulting plat was made under my responsible charge and is in accordance with applicable standards of practice and that the monuments shown hereon actually exist and that this plat and the notes shown hereon accurately represents said survey to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. This statement is not a guaranty or warranty, either expressed or implied. _____________________________ ROGER D. NELSON, P.L.S. 33200

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VIRGINIA CANYON ROAD IDAHO SPRINGS

S02°22'10"E 265.94'

PORTION OF BLOCKS D & E, TOWN PLAT OF IDAHO SPRINGS SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 73 WEST, 6TH P.M. CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO SEPTEMBER, 2023

N02°22'10"W 293.51'

N00°35'37"W 406.61'

S00°35'37"E 404.99'

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(M) N87°19'56"E 155.88' Line 38-39 Harrington Survey S87°15'W 187.50' (M) N87°19'56"E

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N02°22'10"W 293.51'

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DESIGNATES RECORD BEARING OR DISTANCE

N00°35'37"W 406.61'

S00°35'37"E 404.99'

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CALCULATED POINT MONUMENT ALUMINUM CAP AS NOTED MONUMENT BRASS CAP AS NOTED MONUMENT CHISEL MARK AS NOTED

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MONUMENT IRON PIPE AS NOTED MONUMENT IRON ROD AS NOTED MONUMENT NAIL AS NOTED

MONUMENT REBAR AS NOTED MONUMENT WASHER AS NOTED PLATTED PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING PROPERTY PARCELS NEW RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE DESIGNATES EXISTING ASPHALT ROAD

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S00°35'37"E 404.99'

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N00°35'37"W 406.61'

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EXISTING LOT LINE

S02°22'10"E 265.94'

N02°22'10"W 293.51'

N00°35'37"W 406.61'

S00°35'37"E 404.99'

MONUMENT PLASTIC CAP AS NOTED

SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION

I, Roger D. Nelson, a licensed professional surveyor in the State of Colorado do hereby state that the survey (as defined in 12-25-202(6)(a), C.R.S.) and this resulting plat was made under my responsible charge and is in accordance with applicable standards of practice and that the monuments shown hereon actually exist and that this plat and the notes shown hereon accurately represents said survey to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. This statement is not a guaranty or warranty, either expressed or implied.

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_____________________________ ROGER D. NELSON, P.L.S. 33200

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