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Boosters praise promise of 5280 Trail But the urban route could take a decade to complete BY KYLE COOKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

requiring kids to wear masks while in school is associated with lower rates of COVID-19.

The final stretch of the walk from Denver Union Station to the Buell Public Media Center on 21st and Arapahoe has become a lot shadier ... in a good way. More than 30 Shumard oak trees line the sidewalk on 21st Street from Lawrence to Larimer. And although they are currently in above-ground tree boxes (i.e., not there permanently ... yet), they are a small part of what city leaders believe will be an enduring, “transformational” addition to Denver: The 5280 Trail. A project of the Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP), the 5280 Trail is a 5.280-mile trail that, once complete, will encircle downtown Denver, connecting neighborhoods and landmarks. When the design process for the trail began in 2019, it drew comparisons to New York City’s High Line. In an interview with Rocky Mountain PBS last month, officials with the DDP said the project that most inspired them was the Cultural Trail in Indianapolis. The 5280 Trail is designed to connect high-traffic neighborhoods like

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Keith Swingle has been serving the community as a chaplain for The Denver Hospice for 25 years.

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Denver Hospice provides ‘a group hug’ Chaplain Keith Swingle is celebrated for 25 years of service BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Denver Hospice Chaplain Keith Swingle said he attended seminary

school because he knew he wanted to serve in ministry in some capacity. He had a friend who did an internship with hospice care, but

Swingle didn’t figure that end-oflife care was for him. But upon finishing seminary school, Swingle realized he was cut out to be a hospice chaplain. “It is everything I wanted, in SEE HOSPICE, P13

Colo. schools that require masks have lower COVID rates State public-health officials urge universal masking in schools BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s school-aged children are experiencing the highest rates

of coronavirus infection among any age group in the state right now. But state health officials on Sept. 23 presented new data showing that

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Oil & gas firm slapped with Colo.’s 2nd-largest state fine ever KP Kauffman has wells in Weld, Adams, Arapahoe counties BY MARK JAFFE THE COLORADO SUN

After concluding that oil and gas operator KP Kauffman Co. had engaged in “a pattern of violations,” fines for the company were boosted to $2 million, the second-largest penalty ever issued by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. In August, the commission levied a $1.8 million fine on the Denverbased company, known as KPK, for 22 violations at seven sites, but at a recent hearing the COGCC staff argued that the company’s failures were not isolated incidents and that an “aggravating” multiplier should be applied. The largest fine, $18.25 million, was issued in 2020 to Occidental Petroleum Corp., the state’s largest operator, for a 2017 house explosion in Firestone that killed two people. Jeremy Ferrin, the commission’s enforcement supervisor, said KPK was “a poster child” for the use of additional enforcement tools such as the multiplier or suspension of operating certificates. “This is a situation where we need to do something.” The five members of the commission unanimously agreed, boosting

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the fine Sept. 21. “There was persistent disregard for the commission’s authority on multiple occasions,” Commissioner Priya Nanjappa said. “There was a pattern of violations.” Commissioner John Messner said he “found many of the facts around this hearing to be very disturbing … there were systematic deficiencies.” KPK operates low-producing oil and gas wells on the Front Range, wells mainly acquired from other

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companies. According to DrillingEdge, KPK has 1,250 wells in Weld County, 125 in Adams County, 53 in Arapahoe County and seven in Elbert County, among others. It has a field office in Fort Lupton. The majority of the wells produce the equivalent of less than a barrel of oil a day, and only five of the company’s wells produce more than 10 barrels a day, according to an analysis by the League of Oil and Gas Impacted Coloradans, or LOGIC, a nonprofit community group. Some of the violations centered on flow lines, which carry oil, gas and water to collection tanks and have been a source of leaks and spills, according to COGCC inspections. One of the violations was for trucking contaminated soil away from a well site and spreading it on a field behind a company office without a permit. The notice of alleged violations, referred to in testimony as NOAVs, for the seven sites followed an order in April to shut 87 wells and clean up 29 sites for violations that included fouling farm fields and covering a road with oily waste. Those earlier infractions were not part of the case before the commission this week. In commission testimony over Zoom, Kevin P. Kauffman, 65, KPK’s founder and CEO, said that the collapse of oil prices and the pandemic had hobbled the company’s ability to operate and deal with compliance issues. “We have not performed as well as we might have under these difficult situations,” Kaufman said. He also conceded that relations between KPK and the commission staff have deteriorated. “I am truly sorry.” “We are committed to improving,” Kauffman said. “I hope you will give me a chance to show what an excellent operator KPK can be.” Over the course of the hearing Kauffman and other KPK staff gave a litany of reasons for problems at their sites, including historic contamination that was there when they took over the properties, other oil and gas operators damaging their flowlines, COGCC not getting back to company requests in a

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timely manner, and landowners not letting the company onto to their property to correct violations. “It seems that a lot of these situations were somebody else’s problem,” Messner said. “Are you trying to insinuate that the majority of the NOAVs, the spills, these situations are not KPK’s responsibility?” “Without breaking it down,” Kauffman replied, “it is difficult to answer your question.” The commission still has to decide whether to impose other penalties, such as suspending KPK’s certificates of clearance, which allow it to sell its oil and natural gas, and to determine the company’s ability to pay the $2 million fine. In testimony, company officials said KPK could not even pay half of the proposed fine. KPK is already dealing with a a $3.5 million settlement with federal and state air quality regulators over emission violations from its tanks that included $2.5 million in equipment upgrades and a $1 million civil penalty. “Enhancing already steep penalties will not achieve the [goals] we want to achieve,” Kirk Mueller, an attorney for KPK told the commission. A majority of the commission appeared to agree. “I want to see compliance, this is more important to me than the penalties,” Commissioner Bill Gonzalez said. Messner proposed suspending part of the penalty pending completion of a remediation plan with tight deadlines. The hearing was adjourned until October to give KPK and COGCC staff time to work out a proposed remediation plan. Commission Chairman Jeff Robbins will oversee the negotiations. “We have a very bright future,” Kauffman said, “if the commission will allow.” This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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The proposed path of the 5280 Trail around downtown Denver.

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like Indianapolis. When it comes to public funds, the DDP is banking on $7 million earmarked for the 5280 Trail in the City of Denver’s $450 million General Obligation bond package. The package, which also includes about $37 million for purchasing and improving homeless shelters, as well as plans for a new arena at the National Western Center, goes before Denver voters in November. If passed, that $7 million will go toward building out the 5280 Trail on Acoma Street from 10th Avenue to 12th Avenue. The city has already committed $850,000 to the planning of the 21st Street segment — which will extend from Benedict Fountain Park to Coors Field — and that will be the first part of the trail to be developed. “Here’s the power of that: Once the public starts to see what something really looks like, the private dollars start to come faster and faster,” Door said. “Especially people who have investments in different neighborhoods and they’re excited to bring the trail to their neighborhood.”

Presently, no money has been identified for the actual construction of s the 21st Street segment, but Door d isn’t worried. t “We have 100% no concerns that v we will get the money,” she said. f “This vision is very powerful. It’s s transformational. It supports so s many varied aspects of our commu- l nity: visitors, employees, residents.” People who live and work on this n particular section of 21st are used to T these types of transformations: For a two months in the summer of 2017, 21st between Larimer and Lawrence closed to traffic and became “The Square on 21st,” another one of DDP’s projects. The Square on 21st was designed to show the potential of the 5280 Trail. Since then, the same section of 21st was closed to traffic in order to create a pop-up park during the MLB All-Star Game in 2021, and it also hosted this year’s Oktoberfest. What the 21st Street section of the 5280 Trail will look like is still to be determined. There are currently two options for the trail’s 21st Street SEE TRAIL, P5

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La Alma/Lincoln Park, Capitol Hill and LoDo, to name a few, while also making stops at popular destinations like Union Station, Coors Field and the Colorado state Capitol. “We’re in desperate need of open space and park space in our city and near our neighborhoods, and this is really meant to provide that space,” said Andrew Iltis, the director of economic development at DDP. “We began to look around the country to see some really great examples of how these types of trails were being integrated into urban environments,” said Tami Door, DDP’s president and CEO (Door is leaving her post in November). Door cited four goals that implementing the 5280 Trail would meet: “Creating a mosaic of districts, increasing bike mobility, connecting neighborhoods, (and) creating an outdoor downtown.” “This is a very big vision,” Door added. “This is the type of infrastructure project that will transform our city and the way our neighborhoods and people connect with each other.” In terms of the size of the project and how it would change the city’s urban landscape, the 5280 Trail, Door said, is “on par” with the 16th Street Mall. Projects of this size come with a big price tag and a long timeline. Though the tree boxes on 21st are emblazoned with “Coming Soon!,” Door told Rocky Mountain PBS

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One of the many new oak trees that line the sidewalks on 21st Street near the Buell PHOTO BY KYLE COOKE Public Media Center in downtown Denver.

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segment. The first option is a “trail” design, which would close the street to motorists (excluding emergency vehicles) and create a shared trail for cyclists and pedestrians. The second option is called a “shared street” in which cars would be allowed. Brett Boncore is a senior engineer with the city’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and the project manager of the 5280

Trail on 21st Street. He told Rocky Mountain PBS that reintroducing a tree canopy to downtown Denver will be a “huge piece” of the 5280 Trail. And, Boncore added, the 21st Street segment of the 5280 Trail will help inform the design of the remaining parts of the trail. “Whatever is designed on 21st, we can learn from and apply to the rest of the 5280 Trail,” Boncore said. But that doesn’t mean the design for the 21st Street section of the trail will extend for all 5.28 miles. Some sections could have the shared street design, while others could have car-

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free trails, Boncore explained. “It won’t look the same along the entire route,” added Iltis. “It will definitely relate to the place and that’s really important. That’s important to make it interesting as you move around the trail, but it’s also important to make sure that the community feels that value.” In La Alma/Lincoln Park, for example, the hope is to commission new artwork that fits in with the culture and history of the neighborhood.

“Every place should feel special and have its own distinct identity,” Door said, “but yet still be threaded together with a commonality of what it means to be Denver.” This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

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Man shares story of fight against atrial fibrillation Fatigue, rapid heart rate can be symptoms of a serious condition BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For many years, Zach Ward thought his racing heartbeat was because he had too much coffee, exercised too much or got up too fast. In reality, he was suffering from a condition many Americans have without ever knowing — atrial fibrillation, or AFib. It was not until three years ago when Ward stood up, passed out and hit his head on a dresser that he was officially diagnosed. Had he not been taken to the hospital to look at his head injury, Ward said, he does not know if he would have ever found out about the heart condition. The ER doctor sent Ward to the hospital, who then sent him to a cardiologist for treatment of a condition 47-year-old Ward is suspected have having for more than 20 years. “I remember standing

Zach Ward, of Castle Pines, was diagnosed with AFib three years ago. Since then, he has had surgery and PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES taken steps to keep his heart beating at a normal rate.

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In a record-breaking season, Castle Rock teen Kaden Lebsack came up just short of earning the $1 million grand prize as he was the last one standing in the 13th season of “American Ninja Warrior.” Lebsack did win $100,000 for strength and agility. In the Sept. 13 finale, Lebsack continued to shock viewers as he zoomed through Stages 2 and 3 in his quest to have a shot at Stage 4. Lebsack broke the record of not only being the youngest ever to complete Stage 3 but was also the first rookie to do so. “Being the only rookie to ever complete Stage 3, I know I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for my coach, John Maul,” Lebsack said. “He has trained me since I was 10 years old. He has put a lot of time and dedication into my training.” After the Stage 3 competition, Lebsack was the only ninja left standing, earning his opportunity to proceed to Stage 4, where the only thing standing between him and $1 million was a 75-foot rope climb, which he had to do in 30 seconds or less.

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Titwrench Collective scheduled farewell event STAFF REPORT

A volunteer-driven music and arts festival with a 13-year history will be putting on its final event this October. The Titwrench Collective festival takes place from 4-10 p.m. Oct. 3 at the City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. in Denver. The event is free and all ages are welcome. The Oct. 3 event is Titwrench’s farewell show, as organizers are moving on to new projects. Titwrench is known for highlighting experimental and underrepresented musicians, artists and performers — both emerging and advanced — and a wide variety of genres and creative mediums.

Along with live music, this year’s Titwrench will feature a movement activation workshop with Denver’s own Sol Vida Worldwide, the Maiz Denver food truck and its homemade Mexican cuisine, and an artisan market led by the Witch Collective, which is a group of local artisans and herbalists. Musical performances include: • Award-winning guitarist and singer/songwriter Nacha Mendez of Santa Fe. The set will include her trio which features oud, guitars, cajon and congas. • The Milk Blossoms, an experimental pop trio of Denver. • Machete Mouth of Denver performing Afro-futurist blues. • My Name is Harriett of Colorado

Springs and its electroacoustic violin/vocals. Getting its start in 2008, the Titwrench Collective has “operated as a volunteer-run, community-driven creative platform and production company for live music, educational workshops, dance parties and conversations — fostering relationships in our community and beyond,” states a news release. Titwrench’s events, programs and festivals were centered on artists who identify as women, youth, 2SLGBTQIAP+ and people of color. Titwrench has been an inspiration behind experimental music festivals that took place in New Mexico and Arizona, and the Titwrench Collective has taken its festival to Stock-

holm, Sweden, twice. “We’re so proud of what Titwrench has accomplished as a community,” said Sarah Slater, Titwrench’s co-founder and festival director, in a news release, “and we’re excited to see what projects take shape and grow from the connections and relationships we have nurtured over the last 13 years.” The festival takes place from 4-10 p.m. Oct. 3 at the City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. in Denver. The event is all ages and outdoors. It is free, though attendees are encouraged to register. To learn more about the Titwrench Collective or to register for the Oct. 3 festival, visit www.titwrenchcollective.org.

Gymnastic Olympians to visit Denver on Gold Over America Tour STAFF REPORT

The Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour will be making a stop in Denver on Oct. 3 at the Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. A news release describes the show as “a high-energy, gymnasticsmeets-pop-concert spectacular.” It features a crew of gymnastic dancers under eye-popping LED video screens. Headlining the show are some of the best U.S. gymnasts, including Simone Biles, who is the most decorated gymnast of all time. She

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on display in Tokyo. Together, all the gymnasts on this tour want to inspire the next generation of women and athletes.” The tour will include 35 U.S. cities, kicking off on Sept. 21 in Tucson and concluding on Nov. 7 in Boston. Tickets for the Oct. 3 Denver show range in price beginning at $26.50 each for standard admission to $325 each for a Diamond VIP Package. Tickets can be purchased online at www.BallArena.com. To learn more about the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, visit www. GoldOverAmericaTour.com.

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The 5 C’s for retaining top talent starts with connection

his is the first in a five-part series on best practices for attracting, hiring and keeping top talent. Over the next several weeks we will explore the 5 C’s that can help us better understand our employees and team members and how we can create WINNING a top performing WORDS organization that attracts the very best people. Those 5 C’s are Connection; Collaboration; Change; Consistency; and Culture. In a recent review of why people leave their jobs and Michael Norton looking at results from across multiple industries and organizations, it seems like the notion that people are leaving jobs only because of a better earning potential elsewhere is not entirely accurate. Sure, everyone would like to earn as much as possible, but no longer are they willing to work in conditions or situations that are not in alignment with personal preferences, expectations and goals. Nor do they want to work in a place that

makes them miserable. Money is certainly a motivator, but depending on the data or source, money typically is a lower priority or reason that inspires someone to leave their current position. When we look closely at the current rate of job openings and the difficulty companies are having filling key positions, we might find the solution in the first C, “Connection,” when it comes to attracting and retaining top performers and the future leaders of our organizations. When I look at company websites and interview current employees and leadership, I look for ways that the company connects team members at every level with the goals and objectives of the organization. Every business is in business to provide goods, service or solutions to their clients. The question I like to ask is this, “Is everyone on the team connected to the impact that the products or services provide to the client?” And whatever their role is, the next question is, “Do they feel a sense of ownership, accomplishment and fulfillment regardless of how big or small their contribution?” Creating connection means

that we help our team members know that their work matters and is connected to the overall success of the company, their coworkers, the customers, the customer’s customer and the community. A strong desire to be connected to the community is something that we are seeing more and more of these days. I try and determine if there is a community connection that goes beyond the walls or virtual walls of the business. Do they come together for a local, national or global cause? Do they have programs in place to provide volunteer opportunities to serve others, including coworkers or team members who may need assistance? And although we are living in a virtual world, does the company make a strong effort in team-building? Why does connection matter so much? For the most part, we all want to be connected to something that we truly believe contributes to the greater good. We want our work to matter. And when we can do it in such a way that we are proud of where we work, proud of our teammates and proud of the product or service we offer, that feeling of connection cements us together. It forms a bond that connects our

“what we do” with our “why we do it.” “We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads and along those these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results.” — Herman Melville Start asking your team if they feel connected. Then ask them how important feeling connected is to their job and role satisfaction. The answers may surprise you. And if it turns out that “Connection” is important, you still have time to make changes before you lose another very talented person from your team. How about you? Do you value “Connection”? What are some of the ways you and your company work towards being connected? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we can connect all those thousands of invisible threads, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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New mural brings dose of color to Dinosaur Ridge Life-sized ‘geometric sculpture’ also planned

Julia Williams paints scales onto a stegosaurus as she continues work on her mural at the Dinosaur Ridge ticket booth on Sept. 8. The stegosaurus is the Colorado state dinosaur.

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Morrison’s Dinosaur Ridge has long provided a unique chance to see the footprints left by dinosaurs. But now, visitors will also get a fresh perspective of what it might have been like to see dinosaurs walk across the area’s prehistoric landscape. That perspective will come via a new mural covering two sides of the facility’s ticket booth at its visitor center, which depicts three dinosaurs walking across the mudflats that once characterized the area. The dinosaurs depicted include a large stegosaurus, the first skeleton of which was discovered at Dinosaur Ridge, and two long-necked apatosaurus. Artist Julia Williams said she was also planning to draw several tracks in the mud flat to reflect the fossilized footprints that can be seen at the site. Painting the mural has been “a perfect opportunity” for Williams, who goes by the artist name “The Designosaur” and has painted several murals around the Denver

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area, including a few depicting dinosaurs. “I’ve always loved dinosaurs since I was a little kid,” said Williams. “I feel quite a connection to them.” Kristen Kidd, the marketing and communications director for Dinosaur Ridge, said that affinity for dinosaurs made Williams a natural to design a mural for the visitor’s center, which already has several painted stegosaurus figures spread around its exterior. “Naturally when we learned about her, we were curious about what she might do here,” said Kidd in an email. “And her design knocked our socks off.” Williams, who lives in Superior,

said the opportunity was also particularly exciting because she frequently visited Dinosaur Ridge while growing up in Arvada. “I couldn’t believe it when they called me,” she said. One of Kidd’s trademarks is super bright colors. The Dinosaur Ridge mural, which has a color scheme consisting of bright purple, red, orange and yellow, is no exception. “I think it’s super warm and inviting and fun,” she said. “I wanted to bring some sort of color to this area.” The mural isn’t the only new piece of artwork coming to Dinosaur Ridge.

support teachers through professional development that includes individualized video coaching, small-group monthly facilitated professional learning communities, regular workshops and a range of digital resources including childassessment tools. Educators can receive undergraduate or graduate credit for their professional development through Tools. Schools and districts pay for the training, building a talented workforce while relieving individual educators of the cost. Also, other programs such as EL Education, HighScope, Montessori and Reggio Emilia support children’s growth and learning through engaging experiences with objects,

peers, educators, and the community. These ideal learning experiences build the academic abilities and social-emotional skills of wellrounded learners. Colorado’s emerging universal Pre-K program could be a model for other states who want to set students up for lifelong success. But that will be true only if we build a system for all children and families. It may sound complicated, but these comprehensive, inclusive, and highquality early childhood programs can help us build a Pre-K system that serves every young learner.

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In a press release announcing the new mural, Williams explained that Golden-based artists Pat Madison and Jim Dickson will also soon be partnering on a new piece for the facility called “Eolambia.” The release describes that piece as a life-sized geometric sculpture of a plant-eating dinosaur called an eolambia that “will resemble a Rubik’s Cube with its multi-colored design.” The project will be visible to passing traffic along I-70, with its location and installation date to be announced soon. Madison created a a small herd of colorful geometric triceratops (done in a similar style to “Eolambria”) last year. It can be seen at the intersection of 56th Avenue and Highway 93, just north of Golden. Williams said the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge paid for both projects out of its budget, “We love that there are local artists who feature dinosaurs in their work — it just feels like a great fit with our vision of providing a place that not only educates visitors but sparks wonder and imagination,” Williams said. Dinosaur Ridge is also hoping to do more fun dinosaur art projects soon, she said. To see more of Julia Williams’ work, including her other murals throughout the Denver metro area, visit thedesignosaur.com. philanthropic partnership that seeks to equitably expand ideal learning environments for children from birth through age 8. Deborah J. Leong, Ph.D., of Golden, is president and cofounder of Tools of the Mind and professor emerita of Psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she taught educational and developmental psychology for 36 years. This guest opinion is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Local teen finished seventh in Tokyo Olympics BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hen Colin Duffy first laid eyes on an indoor climbing wall, he was only 3 years old. The colorful holds drew his attention and he begged his parents to let him give the sport a try. By 7, he was climbing in full-sized gyms. And now, at 17, Duffy was the youngest competitor in the first-ever Olympic sport climbing event. “I think I just love how unique of a physical challenge it is,” he said about the sport. “Not only do you have to be strong enough to solve the climbs and problems but you also have to use your brain, figuring out body position and what the best strategy is going to be for each route.” Duffy, a Broomfield resident and a student of Stargate Charter School in the Adams 12 district, grew up climbing in the area. He frequents local rock climbing gyms like G1 Climbing + Fitness, and his favorite local spot to climb outdoors is Rocky Mountain National Park. Duffy qualified for this year’s Olympic Games in 2020 when he won the International Federation of Sport Climbing’s Pan American Championship in Los Angeles. “I was kind of just awestruck after qualifying,” he said. “It didn’t really feel real.” Then, the Olympic Games were delayed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading up to the Tokyo Olympics, Duffy, like many Olympic athletes, had to face a variety of new training methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For several months, gyms were closed and Duffy had to practice his climbing on an at-home wall in his basement. When gyms opened, he adjusted to training while wearing a mask. Then, two weeks before the climbing competitions started, he traveled with the rest of the four-person U.S. team to Tokyo in early August. Once in Japan, Duffy and his colleagues began to work on acclimating to the humid, hot weather they’d be competing in. “I think the most noticeable difference for me was the heat,” Duffy said. “I’ve always been used to dry heat and a lack of humid-

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Duffy was one of eight climbers who made it into the Olympic finals out of 20 male athletes. In the finals, he finished seventh overall. In the speed competition he ranked fifth, with 6.35 as his fastest time. In the bouldering event he finished in fourth place, and in the lead competition he ranked third. Nathaniel Coleman, the other male climber from the U.S., took silver in the competition. Brooke Raboutou — from Boulder, Colorado — placed fifth in the women’s competition. “I had a lot of fun,” Duffy said. “I think a lot of people probably look at it as the most intense event possible, but I think outside of the competition days, being around the village and being surrounded by so many incredible athletes, everyone is always smiling and just happy to be there with their teammates.”

Colin Duffy, who placed seventh in the first-ever sport climbing competition in the Tokyo Olympics, competes in a PHOTO BY DANIEL GAJDA lead climbing event in Innsbruck, Austria.

ity, so being in such an intense climate and having to compete outdoors in that was really kind of hard to adjust to.” Sport details At this year’s Olympics, the sport climbing event displayed three disciplines of indoor climbing: bouldering, lead climbing and speed climbing. In the bouldering event, athletes attempt to scale short, challenging pre-set routes, also known as problems, which are made up of plastic imitation rocks of various shapes and sizes. The walls in this event are about 15 feet high and surrounded by large pads. Climbers don’t use any

rope for this event. During lead climbing, the athletes are tied into a rope as they see how high they can get on a wall more than 50 feet high. As they climb, the competitors attach their rope into clips placed along the wall. On the ground, a belayer attached to the same rope is ready to catch the climber if they fall or finish the route. While each route and problem in the lead climbing and bouldering disciplines is unique and neverbefore-seen by the athletes, the speed climbing event is different in that it presents the same route in every competition. Athletes dart up this standard route to see how quickly they can

press a touchpad at the top. The fastest speed at the finals of the Olympics was 6.02 seconds. In this year’s Olympics, climbers were required to participate in all three events, with their score being determined by how they ranked in each one. Some in the sport criticized this format because of the inherent differences between speed climbing and the other two disciplines. Duffy’s favorite climbing events are bouldering and lead climbing, he said. In the next Olympic games, there will be one competition for speed climbing and one combining bouldering and lead.

Enjoying the games As the youngest climber there, Duffy felt like he was able to relax and not put too much pressure on himself, he said. “I think it allowed me to climb pretty loosely, especially in the qualifiers, I felt like I had nothing to lose being the youngest one there,” he said. “I know I’ll have other opportunities in the future, and being so young, there’s really no pressure or expectations on me, so my main goal was just to have fun.” Due to the pandemic, Duffy’s family was not able to attend the games in person and instead had to wake up each night of the event about 2 a.m. to watch the competition in real time. But Nancy Duffy, Colin’s mom, said it wasn’t difficult to stay alert. “When your kid is going, you’re nervous,” she said. “So it’s easy to stay awake at that point.” Duffy hopes to compete again in the next Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, he said. “I just hope in the future that climbing continues to gain recognition. I think it’s a sport that … people are really fascinated by,” he said. “It’s much different than the traditional sports you’ll see. Hopefully people that watch the Olympics really enjoy it and it starts to gain more traction.” For those curious about the sport, Duffy has one main piece of advice: “Search for a local gym around you,” he said. “Everyone should try climbing. It’s a very fun sport,” he said. “And probably very different than most people are used to.”

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terms of one-on-one — meeting with families on their own turf during a vulnerable and helpful time,” Swingle said, adding it gives him “a chance to make a real difference.” And more than a quarter of a century later, Swingle is still making a difference in peoples’ lives when they need it the most. 25 years with Denver Hospice Swingle has been serving people and families as a hospice chaplain for 28 years this October. Twentyfive of those years have been spent with The Denver Hospice. “His commitment to patients and families goes above and beyond, with how he supports, listens and cares for our patients and their families,” said Melinda Egging, president of the nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care. “Keith can be counted on for his smile and his sense of humor — yes, sense of humor during hospice care. Finding grace and humor is important as we walk this journey.” Egging added that Swingle was the chaplain for her family when her mother-in-law was in hospice. “He was so gracious and kind. He connected with our family and was a great support,” Egging said. “I know first-hand the important role chaplains like Keith contribute during this important time.” Swingle, 54, was born and raised in Ohio. He spent 2-1/2 years serving as a hospice chaplain in Ohio before moving to Colorado. He had friends moving to Colorado, and found the job with The Denver Hospice before making the move. Swingle now lives on Lookout Mountain near Golden. He is married and raising a 14-year-old. With The Denver Hospice, Swingle serves the north metro area out of The Denver Hospice’s Westminster location. The Denver Hospice was established in 1978. As a nonprofit, nobody who needs hospice care will be turned away, Swingle said. The agency serves the entire metro area, with its Inpatient Care Center located at 8299 E. Lowry Blvd. in Denver’s Lowry Field neighborhood. A minister without a church A chaplain is a “minister without a church,” someone who doesn’t represent a specific denomination or particular church, Swingle said. What chaplains do is help people cope with losses, Swingle said. In addition to the loss of a loved one, losses can include a person’s independence, control and role — or, purpose and meaning of life, Swingle said. “Sometimes, the immediate family can’t, or doesn’t know how to, talk about it with their loved one,” Swingle said. That’s where a chaplain can help. Swingle’s visits to patients run the gamut, but the underlying role is to provide a comforting presence. Sometimes, visits are a

The Denver Hospice Chaplain Keith Swingle, right, holds the phone up for David Newman, a 34-year-old Army veteran with terminal PHOTO BY CHRISTY STEADMAN brain cancer, during a video-chat call in September with Newman’s wife, Alissa.

friendly check-in just to see how the patient doing. Other times, it’s to pray with them. Or, if needed, Swingle will also help with arranging memorial services or connecting a person or their loved ones to a rabbi or Catholic priest. No matter the reason for Swingle’s visit to a particular patient, it’s always a meaningful visit, he said. His goal: to ensure that all hospice patients “feel wellsupported, cared for and that we always have time for them.” When people are at end-of-life, they need to feel that they have someone to talk to, said LeRoy Baker, administrator of Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. “When people are transitioning, spiritual needs are just as important as physical needs,” Baker added. Hospice care is a team effort, Swingle said. He works in a team setting with Registered Nurse (RN) case workers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), social workers and others. “Keith has always been someone we look up to,” said Rachel Phillips, an RN case manager with The Denver Hospice. “He’s genuine and caring. That’s comforting for the families, but also for us. It’s very calming to have him here.” ‘He does way more than expected’ During the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, Villagio Senior Living — a memory care community in Broomfield — worked with The Denver Hospice to have a dedicated team provide hospice care for its patients. “They acted as if they were our own in-house staff,” said Carisa

Brown, the community’s executive director. “The Denver Hospice has been vital to our success.” In addition to tending to patients’ needs, Swingle was sometimes called on to support staff who were struggling or otherwise having a hard time coping, Brown said. But he also helped in ways well beyond the typical roles of a chaplain. A while back, a patient who was in clinical isolation at Villagio received a new bed. It was a hospital bed, with all the gadgets, said Tia Abeyta, the wellness director for Villagio. “This was during the period of time (of the pandemic) when only nurses and CNAs were allowed in,” Abeyta said. “So the equipment company couldn’t come in to assemble it.” Swingle happened to be there that day, so he geared up in full personal protective equipment to help Abeyta assemble the bed, and they were able to get it put together for the patient. “He does way more than expected,” Abeyta said. ‘Our dog approved’ David and Alissa Newman of Lakewood had a large Husky dog named Dazbog when David, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in August 2017, started hospice care. While friendly, the dog was never into cuddling. But, on Swingle’s first home visit with the couple, Dazbog went right up to Swingle and greeted him. And the next thing you knew, David said, Swingle had a 70-pound dog sitting on his lap. “That’s how we knew we liked

Keith,” Alissa said. “Our dog approved.” David Newman is a 34-year-old Army veteran. He enlisted in October 2005, and did two tours in Afghanistan. He grew up in the Lakewood area, and upon return from the Army, he decided to study engineering at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He and Alissa met at a CrossFit gym while she was also attending CSU. David’s original prognosis was 14 months, “so we’ve had much more time,” Alissa said, adding they take every day one at a time. David emphasized how fortunate he feels to have Alissa as his wife. Alissa cared for her husband at home until the recent COVID-19 restrictions on visitations to care facilities eased. “It’s been different than getting to see him every day,” she said. But the two video-chat frequently, and Alissa visits in-person as often as she can, between work and her graduate studies. “Dave and I are fortunate to have support groups.” However, while grateful for it, with all that support comes something that has been particularly challenging for Alissa — the management of everyone who has offered to help, she said. The Denver Hospice treats people like people, not patients, Alissa said. David’s care team relieves her from what she calls the “mental gymnastics” of managing all of her husband’s needs. “It’s such a resource to have someone to talk with about spiritual stuff, (and) a hospice team taking care of him,” Alissa said. “It’s like a group hug. I felt, and continue to feel, so supported.”

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The data back up guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommending that all schools implement universal masking policies for students, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. “The lower case rates are associated with districts that are requiring masks in schools, again showing a clear impact that masks are having in decreasing transmission in our school settings,” Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist, said during a briefing with reporters. Communities with higher rates of vaccination among school-aged children also have lower rates of coronavirus infection, according to CDPHE data. You’ve heard over and over that this is now a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Well, a huge chunk of the unvaccinated statewide are kids — either those too young to be eligible for vaccination or those who are eligible but haven’t gotten the shot. Since school started in mid-tolate August, Colorado kids ages 6 to 11 and ages 12 to 17 have had the highest coronavirus case rates in the state. For 12-17 year olds, an age group where kids are eligible for vaccination, infection rates rival the peaks of last winter. For 6 to 11 year olds, who are not yet eligible for vaccination, these are the highest infection rates they’ve seen during the pandemic. Parents of kids in this age group

Students stand in line at Rolling Hills Elementary School in unincorporated Arapahoe County on Aug. 18, the first day of the academic year with all grade levels in school in PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD the Cherry Creek School District.

received likely welcome news this week when the drug company Pfizer announced promising results in its tests of the vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 and indicated it would soon seek authorization for the vaccine to be administered widely. Kids who are generally not yet school age, those up to age 5, have the lowest infection rates in the state. The picture looks a little different at the local level in Colorado’s largest counties. Some counties have infection rates among school-aged kids that are more than double the infections rates in others.

Among the state’s 10 largest counties, Weld County has the highest rates for kids ages 6 to 17. El Paso and Larimer counties follow closely behind. On the lower end are Boulder and Denver, each with case rates among school-aged kids that are less than half of Weld County’s. One of the big points that state health officials hoped to get across during the Sept. 23 briefing is the importance of getting vaccinated. Counties with higher vaccination rates among school-aged kids are generally the ones with lower case rates. Weld County, for instance, has the

second-lowest vaccination rate for kids ages 12 to 17 among the state’s 10 biggest counties — around 40%. Boulder, which has a vaccination rate around 70% for kids 12 to 17, has the second-lowest case rate. “We see this clear correlation between high vaccination rates and low case rates, and that’s true not just for the adult population but also holding true for our children,” Herlihy said. “So this could certainly be one reason that we are seeing differences in pediatric rates across the state right now.” Lastly, CPDHE looked at ageadjusted case rates for kids in 48 school districts, split into two groups by whether the districts are requiring masks in schools. Case rates among the two groups tracked pretty closely until lateAugust, around the time when school started. Rates increased for both groups after that, but with a twist: Districts not requiring masks saw faster growth in cases and hit a higher peak than districts requiring masks. By mid-September, case rates in the non-masking districts were significantly higher — about 20% higher — than the rates in the districts with masks policies.More than three-quarters of Colorado kids now attend school in a district that has a mask mandate. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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The risk for AFib increases with age. High blood pressure, the risk for which also increases with advancing age, accounts for about 1 in 5 cases of AFib. Risk factors for AFib include: Advancing age High blood pressure Obesity European ancestry Diabetes Heart failure Ischemic heart disease Hyperthyroidism Chronic kidney disease Moderate to heavy alcohol use Smoking Enlargement of the chambers on the left side of the heart Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Denver Probate Court City and County of Denver, Colorado 1437 Bannock Street, Room 230 Denver, CO 80202 In the Matter of the Estate of: JEAN-MICHEL ELIE HASSAN, aka JOHN-MICHEL HASSAN, aka ELIE HASSAN, aka JEAN-MICHEL ELI HASSAN, aka JEAN MICHEL ELIE, aka JEAN MICHEL SPAR HASSAN, aka JEAN-MICHEL ELIE-HASSAN, aka JEAN HASSAN, aka JEAN-MICHEL SPAR-HASSAN Deceased Plaintiff: SASKIA SARAH AEVUM, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Jean-Michel Elie Hassan v. Defendants: S U S A N S PA R ; B E N E D I C T KIKOMEKO; EAST SEVENTH TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado corporation; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION

Attorneys for Petitioner and Plaintiff Saskia Sarah Aevum: Brian R. Reynolds, #29493brian@trialcolorado. com Patrick Gillette, #42848 patrick@trialcolorado. com REYNOLDS GILLETTE LLC 1735 N. Lafayette Street Denver, CO 80218 (720) 442-8100 Case Number: 2020PR30201 Division: 3 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, BENEDICT KIKOMEKO: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the last day of publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action to quiet title to and partition the following two real properties: 1. Lot 8, together with an undivided 1/10th interest in Lot 11, EAST SEVENTH TOWNHOUSES, a Subdivision of Lots 20, 21, 22 and 23, Block 181, Fletcher’s Capitol Hill Addition, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado APN: 05023-26056-000 Also known as: 805 East Seventh Avenue #8, Denver, Colorado 80218 2. Lot 3 in FOX HOLLOW SUBDIVISION NO. 1, as amended by Surveyor’s Statement recorded October 28, 1983 in Book 3797 at Page 768 and November 5, 1984 in Book 3936 at Page 49, County of El Paso, State of Colorado APN: 7436222035 Also known as: 50 1st Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 Dated this 27th day of August, 2021. s/Patrick Gillette . Patrick Gillette, No. 42848 REYNOLDS GILLETTE LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Saskia Sarah Aevum Legal Notice No. 81197 First Publication: September 16, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® — SITE VISIT · Saint Joseph Hospital, Inc. was designated as a Magnet organization in 2017 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In November 2021, Saint Joseph Hospital, Inc. is applying for redesignation. · Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail and direct mail. All comments received by phone must be followed up in writing to the Magnet Program Office. · Your comments must be received by the Magnet Program Office by October 24, 2021. NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office. Address: AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 E-Mail: magnet@ana.org Legal Notice No. 81217 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 21, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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Notice to Creditors Public Notice Denver Probate Court Denver County, Colorado Court Address: 1437 Bannock St, Room 230 Denver, CO 80202 In the Matter of the Estate of: LYNN L. LAWRENCE, A/K/A LYNN LEE LAWRENCE, Deceased Benjamin L. Patterson, Attorney 3333 S. Bannock Street, Suite 900 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone Number: (303)488-9888 E-mail: ben@fleisherpattersonlaw.com FAX Number: (303)488-9889 Atty. Reg. #:45030 Case Number: 2021PR031356 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: LYNETTE COLE, BARBARA DUFFY, TIMOTHY LAWRENCE, ANTHONY LAWRENCE Last Known Address, if any: UNKNOWN A hearing on PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE for Appointment of GREG LAWRENCE as Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF LYNN L. LAWRENCE, A/K/A LYNN LEE LAWRENCE. will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: November 1st, 2021 Time: 8:00 AM Courtroom or Division: Denver Probate Court Address: 1437 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80207 The hearing will take approximately 15 minutes. Legal Notice No. 81236 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

____________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of REBECCA MONTOUR, deceased Case Number: 21PR030865 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. CHRIS GORDON, ATTORNEY Personal Representative 3650 S YOSEMITE STREET SUITE 214 DENVER, CO 80237 Legal Notice No. 81224 First publication: September 23, 2021 Last publication: October 07, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS RHETT CHRISTOPHER BIEHL, A/K/A RHETT C. BIEHL, A/K/A RHETT BIEHL, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031106 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Denver Probate Court, State of Colorado on or before January

18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Shelley Thompson, Esq. on behalf of the Personal Representative for the Estate of Rhett Christopher Biehl Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. 6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, #1000 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 796-2626 Legal Notice No. 81209 First Publication: September 16, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Alexandra Anadiotis Personal Representative c/o 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Karl Wegerbauer, also known as John K. Wegerbauer, also known as John Wegerbauer, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31276

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Andrew O’Rourke, aka Drew O’Rourke, aka Andrew O’Rouke, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31213 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Ying-Sin Wendy Yang-O’Rourke, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to tehe Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Lauren Christie, Personal Representative 1012 Glenview Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Legal Notice No. 81222 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 81229 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GEORGE WILLIAM STAPLETON, JR., a/k/a GEORGE W. STAPLETON, JR., Deceased Case Number: 2021-PR-31156 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Michael W. Reagor, No. 22027, Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bradford William Greene, aka Bradford W. Greene, aka Brad W. Greene, aka Brad Greene, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31174 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Matthew Manes Jr., Personal Representative 1111 Button Rock Ct Longmont, CO 80504 Legal Notice No. 81206 First Publication: September 16, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 81232 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty Marie McBride, aka Betty M. McBride, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31232

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lu Anna Sillas, aka Lu A. Sillas, and Lu Sillas, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31264 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 24, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Renee B. Carrick, Personal Representative 4774 E. Calley Place Centennial, Colorado 80121 Legal Notice No. 81221 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before February 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Janet D. McBride, Personal Representative 3643 Fletcher Street Loveland, Colorado 80538 Legal Notice No. 81214 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bernice Jaffe, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR30239

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Juan Espinoza-Martinez, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31065 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Probate Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before January 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

c/o Curtis Law Firm, LLC 5353 W Dartmouth Ave., Suite 504

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 81210 First Publication: September 16, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Legal Notice No. 81220 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Elizabeth Perez

Legal Notice No. 81216 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bridget Dealy Volz, aka Bridget D. Volz, aka Bridget Volz, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31189

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty Gaviotis, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31172

By: Elizabeth Perez

Denver, CO 80227 720-263-4600 cmcurtis@cmcurtislaw.com

Robert E. Jaffe, Personal Representative 55 Bellaire Street Denver, Colorado 80220 Legal Notice No. 81208 First Publication: September 16, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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Colo. Republicans decide to stick with 2022 primaries BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado Republicans on Sept. 18 rejected a contentious push to opt out of next year’s primaries, which would have blocked the state’s 1.7 million unaffiliated voters from helping to select the GOP’s 2022 general election candidates. The vote, taken at a meeting in Pueblo of the party’s central committee members, was 241 opposed to opting out and 172 in favor, far less than the 75% support — or 380 votes — needed to pass. The opt-out question received the support of just 34% of the Colorado GOP central committee. Backers of the initiative knew it was likely they would come up short of the 75% threshold, but were hoping to break 50% and send a clear message and potentially prompt a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s law allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in partisan primaries. The central committee ultimately did vote to authorize the state party to file a legal challenge to the law, but it’s not clear if the lawsuit could proceed fast enough to effect the

2022 election. The decision ends weeks of fractious debate over the question by the Colorado GOP, whose leaders are trying to preach unity ahead of next year’s elections. Supporters of opting out in favor of the caucus and assembly process argued their route was a way to ensure party purity and stop potential voter fraud. “The argument for me is clear,” Randy Corporon, a conservative talk radio host and Republican national committeeman from Colorado, said as he argued in favor of opting out. “Should Republicans and only Republicans be choosing our general election candidates? Or do we continue the steady decline?” Opponents warned that opting out would continue to relegate Republicans to minority-party status in Colorado. The Colorado Springs Gazette’s conservative editorial board recently said the call to opt out was “nothing short of a plan for political suicide.” Kay Rendleman, a member of the Colorado Republican Party’s central committee and a former chair of the El Paso County GOP, on Sept. 18

voted against opting out because she wants to ensure all of her party’s 1 million voters can participate in selecting general election candidates. She loves the caucus and assembly process, but said that it can limit participation since it requires people to show up to voice their opinion at a specific place and time. “I think it’s just critical, critical that we empower as many of our Republicans to be involved in the selection of our nominees,” Rendleman said. “Having the primary, even though it allows unaffiliateds to vote — the voice of the Republicans needs to be heard.” Unaffiliated voters made up 43% of registered voters in Colorado at the end of July, compared with Republicans at 26% and Democrats at 29%. GOP leaders have been trying to tweak their messaging to win over unaffiliated voters in 2022 and reverse two election cycles of defeat. Colorado GOP Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown unveiled a “Commitment to Colorado” this summer specifically aimed at attracting unaffiliated voters and highlighting party priorities like school choice

and tackling crime. “We are focused on 2022 and winning over all voters in Colorado,” Burton Brown said in a written statement after Saturday’s vote. She didn’t take a public position on the opt out question. Colorado voters passed Proposition 108 in 2016 giving unaffiliated voters the ability to vote in partisan primaries. There is only one Republican — University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl — who holds statewide elected office. She was elected in 2016 and is now running to unseat Democratic Gov. Jared Polis in 2022. No Republican running for statewide office has secured more than 45% of the vote in the past two election cycles. The GOP is also in the minority in the state Senate and House. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Public Notices Estate of LAURA LEE HAMILTON, aka LAURA L. HAMILTON, aka LAURA HAMILTON, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31152

Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, 1437 Bannock Street, #230, Denver, CO 80202 on or before January 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynne Abeyta, Personal Representative C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Attorney for Personal Representative Sullivan Green Seavy LLC 2036 E. 17th Avenue Denver, CO 80206

Emerald J. Gonzales, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185)

Bettye J. Hall aka Betty J. Hall, Personal Representative c/o 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906 Denver, CO 80210

Legal Notice No. 81211 First Publication: September 16, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Legal Notice No. 81219 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Roberta Jane Dale, a/ka/ Roberta J. Dale, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31248 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Probate Court of Denver County, Colorado on or before January 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. By: Gregory Lee Dale Personal Representative Gregory Lee Dale 6376 Peak Vista Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Legal Notice No. 81215 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eleanor Pauline Lankford, a/k/a Eleanor P. Lankford, a/k/a Polly Lankford, a/k/a Eleanor Pauline Scott, a/k/a Polly Scott, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31219 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Scott Lankford, Personal Representative c/o The Moore Law Firm, P.C., Theresa M. Moore 333 W. Hampden, Ste. 420-G, Englewood, CO 80110 Legal Notice No. 81227 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: The Denver Herald-Dispatch

FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003 Phone Number: 303-420-1234 Attorney for Emerald J. Gonzales Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 81233 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lugarda M. Linan, a/k/a Lugarda Mary Linan, a/k/a Lu Linan, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31128 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court on or before February 4, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Achieve Law Group, LLC Attorney to the Personal Representative 146 W. 11th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Legal Notice No. 81235 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Tamara L. Arendt, a/k/a Tamara Arendt, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31292

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT LEE SHEPHERD, a/k/a ROBERT L. SHEPHERD, a/k/a ROBERT SHEPHERD, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31167

STATE OF COLORADO PROBATE COURT, COUNTY OF DENVER

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court, 1437 Bannock Street, Room 230, Denver, Colorado 80204 on or before January 31, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

In the Matter of MARY KAY HACH, DECEASED Date of Birth: JUNE 21, 1926

Paul H. Arendt, Personal Representative 5002 S. Allison Way Lakewood, Colorado 80123

Jennifer A. Shepherd Personal Representative 11616 Shaffer Place, Unit S-102 Littleton, Colorado 80127 303.237.5020

Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 81223 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEVEN ROBERT ABEYTA, AKA STEVEN R. ABEYTA, and ROB ABEYTA, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30941 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative: Lynne Abeyta, C/O Jo Lauren Seavy, Sullivan Green Seavy LLC, 2036 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, or to the

Legal Notice No. 81230 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Eric Shoup, a/k/a William E. Shoup, a/k/a William Shoup, a/k/a Bill Shoup, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31317 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust FILE NO. N/A

TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, MARY KAY HACH, died JULY 8, 2021 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to MARTHA HACH, C/O CLAYTON J. JOHNSON, BRAUN KENDRICK FINKBEINER P.L.C., 4301 FASHION SQUARE BLVD., SAGINAW, MI 48603 , named trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C. Clayton J. Johnson, Atty #P72094 4301 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw, MI 48603 989-498-2100 Martha Hach, Trustee 4414 S. Verona Circle, Royal Oak, MI 48703 (248) 549-5542

Name Changes

Legal Notice No. 81228 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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Public Notice

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ALEX MUNIZ, a/k/a ALEX I. MUNIZ, a/k/a ALEX ISADORE MUNIZ, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31110

Public notice is given on September 17, 2021, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult was filed with the Denver County Court

The Petition requests that the name of Valerie Barsky Schayer be changed to Valerie Barsky Case No.: 21 C 00628 By: SDC Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 81225 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

Dana Oviedo, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln St., #1100 Denver, CO 80203

Children Services

Legal Notice No. 81234 First Publication: September 30, 2021 Last Publication: October 14, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eric J. Schachter, a/k/a Eric Jay Schachter, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31214 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Probate Court of the City & County of Denver, Colorado or on or before January 24, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Staci Jennine Werlau, Personal Representative 426 Derrick Rd. Bradford, PA 16701

NOTICE OF ACTION

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for ADOPTION has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the petitioner/petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address is:

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOSEPH WENDALL ROE, AKA JOSEPH ROE, AKA JOE ROE, AKA JOSEPH W. ROE, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR229

ADRIANNE M. GILLIS, ESQ. P.O. BOX 3464, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32085

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before January 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 81212 First Publication: September 16, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: DAWN M WALTZ, vs. TENRA M. MIHELARAKIS, CASE NO.: DR21-0704 DIVISION: 58

TO: TENRA M MIHELARAKIS LKA: 1600 GLENARM PLACE APT. 1103 DENVER, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 81218 First Publication: September 23, 2021 Last Publication: October 7, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Juanita Roe, Personal Representative 10230 Berry Hill Lane Tomball, TX 77375

Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA

on or before OCTOBER 1, 2021, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on plaintiff or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this day, 27 August, 2021. BRANDON J. PATTY As the Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 81199 First Publication: September 9, 2021 Last Publication: September 30, 2021 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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