Denver Herald Dispatch June 19, 2025

Firefighters, police, students gather at Cosmo’s Pizza for Last Fling Lunch

The semi-annual event celebrates students with pizza, prizes

BY NATALIE KERR SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Police sirens blared, blue and red lights ashed and voices could be heard yelling loudly over a police radio — but it was a happy occasion outside Cosmo’s Pizza on a sunny afternoon in May.

Students from Denver North High School, Skinner Middle School, Centennial Elementary School and Columbian Elementary School joined Cosmo’s sta , the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Police Department at the Last Fling Lunch on May 20, 21 and 22 to celebrate the end of the school year, see presentations from emergency responders and eat pizza.

Cosmo’s hosts the event at its Federal

Boulevard location twice a year, once in the fall and spring to support the community that helps their business thrive, owner Bob Marek said.

“It all started, opening the restaurant, wanting to be a part of the community, and it really spawned and grew from there,” Marek said. “It really is part of our corporate value of giving back to the community.”

Students, including those who are in special education programs, had a chance to interact with local re crews and police teams, sit inside police vehicles, go inside the retruck and spray the rehose. Emergency responders also showed o new technology such as drones used in re rescue missions.

It’s fun to see the kids interact with the re rigs and experience things they’ve

Seeing stars among new NWSL team

Colorado sports titans rally to bring professional women’s soccer to town

BY JOHN RENFROW JOHN@CTLN.ORG

Since the announcement in January, Colorado has been abuzz about Denver being awarded the newest National Women’s Soccer League team, set to begin play in 2026.

Between powerhouse additions to the ownership and investor groups and the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art performance center in Centennial, Coloradans have made it clear that professional women’s sports are long overdue in the area.

e club also unveiled plans for a future stadium district in downtown Denver, which will represent the largest investment in women’s team sports infrastructure in history.

e exclamation point came on June 3, when Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (and obvious Denver legend) Peyton Manning joined the club as a Denver NWSL investor.

e Sheri announced his involvement in a cheeky video of him FaceTiming his brother, NFL legend Eli Manning, a minority owner of Gotham FC in New York.

But the ve-time NFL MVP and twotime Super Bowl winner’s addition is just the icing on a star-studded cake of owners and investors for the new soccer club.

See the full list below, with details pulled from DenverNWSL.com.

never seen up close before, Captain Luis Cedillo said. But it’s also helpful to the re crew to engage with the community outside of emergency situations.

“It provides an insight to those kids about what re ghters do, how we work and they get to see the actual engine, throw some water,” Cedillo said. “What we’re trying to do is create trust and respect between us, and even PD. It’s helping us bring more collaboration between the Department of (Public) Safety and the community.”

For some, it may inspire a future career in public safety, Cedillo added, but regardless, it’s a chance for the kids to be curious and have fun.

Olympic Alpine Skier Mikaela Shi rin

A Colorado legend is joining the Denver NWSL group as an investor. Shi rin has 101 World Cup victories, is a twotime Olympic champion, an eight-time World Champion and a ve-time Overall World Cup Champion.

“I’m beyond thrilled to join the ownership group of Denver NWSL and support something so meaningful in the community I call home,” Shi rin said in a statement. “ e sport culture in Colorado is rich and deep, and — most notably — the growth of women’s sports is one of the most exciting movements in our culture today.”

A student from Centennial Elementary School sprays the fire hose during Last Fling Lunch at Cosmo’s Pizza on May 21. PHOTO BY NATALIE KERR

Housing proposal at odds with Wild Animal Sanctuary

Sanctuary supporters downplay threats of violence by fans

BY MONTE WHALEY MONTE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An attorney representing two landowners in Weld County is accusing the supporters of an iconic wildlife sanctuary of issuing death threats against the two women for resurrecting plans to put a housing development on 40 acres of land adjacent to the facility.

Jeremy Brett Daz Fletcher also says that recent comments made by Pat Craig – executive director of Wild Animal Sanctuary near Keenesburg – via social media posts criticizing the development could be libelous and are interfering with an earlier contract between the sanctuary and landowners. e death threats have also been elded by real estate agents handling the sale of the eight home sites, said Fletcher in his letter to Craig.

“As we have expressed in our earlier statement,” Fletcher states in the letter, “we were saddened and disheartened that you chose to proceed in the manner you have. at statement remains true.”

Craig rejected the claims about death threats from backers of the sanctuary and an o er from the development group to sell the acreages to the sanctuary for $4 million.

ere is no proof anyone has threatened the two owners – Sherry Boris Wigaard and Velois Smith – nor their agents, said Craig, who opened the 33,000-acre sanctuary over 31 years ago.

“Who really thinks someone is going to travel to Florida and try to nd these ladies to hurt them? Our core demographic is women 45 and older, with most having Masters or PHD’s and (who) are wealthy. Is that the kind of crowd that threatens to kill other women?” Craig said.

Craig said via email that Fletcher has not acknowledged the two women refused to communicate with the sanctuary for nearly seven months.

“Everyone seems to skip over this im-

portant fact. Had they been willing to keep the lines of communication open we would not be in this position today,” Craig said.

He also termed the buyout o er as ridiculous as the owners - who live in Florida - are not trying to cover their expenses or even the projected sales of the sits. ey originally o ered the land to the sanctuary 10 years ago for $2 million. “We couldn’t a ord that either,” Craig said.

Fears of being forced out e sanctuary is home to over 550 animals including lions, tigers and bears. ey were rescued by Craig and others from mostly roadside zoos and basements and were badly abused by the people who kept them in captivity.  In 2023, sanctuary o cials rescued animals held at the abandoned zoo in Puerto Rico, which drew international attention. e sanctuary largely depends on donations to help with the sanctuary upkeep and rescue work.

Craig fears that the housing development and the resulting complaints from homeowners will eventually force the facility out of the area.

“When we moved to rural Weld County 31 years ago, there were wheat elds and open farmland for miles around – with the nearest house miles away,” Craig said.

But as more people moved into the area around the sanctuary complaints started piling up.

“Year after year we would see people moving here with romantic ideas of what life would be like living next to a wildlife sanctuary – but eventually coming to terms with some of the realities that exist,” Craig said.

e issues that come with living near the sanctuary, according to Craig, include;

e thousands of seagulls that scavenge food and y to adjacent properties where they sometimes drop or leave food behind…. And poop on buildings, cars and houses, said Craig. e bald eagles (21 of them) that stay here yearround and scare people who think they will snatch up their “little foo-foo dogs or cats,” Craig said. e smells from the animals (they consume 100,000 pounds of food per week), so they also defecate an enormous amount, Craig said.  “We clean their habitats, but there is still a smell just like a large dairy operation might have,” he said. e large number of ies and other bugs that come to bene t from the food as well. e coyotes, raccoons, fox, and other wildlife… that also increase due to the food supplies. e sounds of the animals – especially lions roaring, as people think it is great to hear

lions roaring until they hear one roaring at 2 a.m. on a still summer night and are convinced the lions have escaped and are right outside their bedroom window, Craig said. e sights of all our heavy equipment and commercial supplies being stored or parked together, as people complain to the county about their views being disrupted, he said. e carnivore sounds that scare their dogs, horses, cows and pets – especially when the wolves howl or the lions roar.

People often shoot o guns and highpowered ri es near the sanctuary dispensing thousands of rounds of ammunition just yards away from animal habitats. Fireworks are also set o near the sanctuary borders, Craig said.

Homeowners also host parties where people come up to the fences at night to make noises and shining ashlights at the animals.

“ is has resulted with us nding beer cans and trash in the habitats in the next morning,” Craig said.

Weld County made the property owners, and the sanctuary enter into a contract as one of the conditions for approving the development ten years ago, Craig said,

e requirements included building a tall privacy fence to be built along the common border between the subdivision and the Sanctuary’s property. A 20-foot bu er from the privacy fence would prevent any building in the zone, Craig said. e contract would also require a three-person board of directors for the development’s HOA.

“ is was intended to help give a seat to a sanctuary representative so we could help manage certain behaviors or acts that might negatively a ect the sanctuary,” Craig said.

e sanctuary also required an in-person interview with any prospective buyer, Craig said.

“ is was required so a sanctuary representative could be open and honest about the historical issues that had already caused issues – just so the people considering a signi cant purchase would have a chance to hear the potential issues they could face,” Craig said.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg is a refuge for a variety of wildlife. COURTESY PHOTO

Sellers Are Putting Homes on the MLS, But Buyers Are Playing Hard to Get

In this article, I’m going to provide a market analysis that you won’t find anywhere else. Using my access to the Denver MLS, I will show you what is happening among listings within a 25-mile radius of downtown Denver that are active, pending and sold between $550,000 and $650,000.

I chose the price range because $600,000 is the median sold price in our market, unchanged from a year ago. I chose the 25-mile radius because that defines the metro area in my opinion. Every other statistical report you’ll read analyzes listings in 7 to 10 metro area counties, some of which extend many miles into the mountains (Park county) or out onto the plains (Adams, Arapahoe and Elbert counties). If you live in the Denver metro area as most people define it, my statistics are going to more accurately reflect the reality of our metro market.

Currently, as I write this on Tuesday, there are 1,543 active single family homes listed in that price range and in that 25-mile radius on REcolorado. Only 180 of them have been on the market 7 days or less, so 88.3% of them have been on the MLS over a week without selling

dian listing sold for its listing price, but 20 sold for between 5 and 14 percent below the listing price.

Median days on the MLS is 38

738 listings are “pending,” and 219 of them went under contract within 7 days, so 70.3% of them lingered on the market over a week before selling. Median days on market for the pending listings is 11

Now let’s look at the 561 listings which closed in the last 30 days, not the month of May. Ten of them sold before they were entered on the MLS, and another 224 went under contract in 7 days or less. So, 57.9% of those closed listings lingered on the MLS over a week. Median days on the MLS before going under contract was 11. The me-

Denver Leads the Nation in Increase of Unsold Listings

Compare those percentages, which I have put in bold for easy spotting. There’s over a 30% difference between the percentage of sold and active listings that have lingered unsold on the MLS for over a week.

Also compare the days on MLS. The median pending and closed listings went under contract in 11 days, but the active listings have a median days on MLS of 38. Any real estate professional will tell you it’s pricing. Many active listings may now be at a price that would have sold quickly, but they were overpriced in the beginning and now fail to get buyers’ attention.

979 days on the MLS — 95 have reduced their prices, but not enough to go under contract yet. Some of those price reductions are pretty dramatic, too. Nine of them have reduced their prices by $100,000 or more, and one by $250,000 — and they still haven’t gone under contract! As mentioned above, I would wager that if those listings had started out at their current price as new listings, they would have sold quickly and possibly above their current listing price, but they remain active today as stale listings, which are harder to sell at any price.

The bottom line of this analysis should be clear by now. If a home is not priced right in the beginning, it runs the risk of lingering on the market. Price reductions should be considered within a week if there are few showings and no offers. Don’t wait a month or longer to reduce the price.

The above article first appeared on the real estate page of last Saturday’s Denver Post.

Decline in First-Time Homebuyers

The chart from realtor.com displayed below shows the wide disparity in the increase of active listings compared to before the pandemic. The darker the red, the greater the increase over pre-pandemic levels, and Denver is the darkest at a 100% increase, or double the number of pre-pandemic listings. Coming in second was Austin with 69% increase, then Seattle with 60.9% increase.

Of course, many of those active listings which haven’t sold will either be withdrawn from the MLS or will expire without selling. Indeed, there are already 87 listings in that price range in that area that were “withdrawn” from the MLS in the last 30 days. That means they are still subject to a listing agreement but have been withdrawn from the MLS for one reason or another. The median days on the MLS before being withdrawn was 41.

The cities in blue still don’t have as many active listings as they did prior to the pandemic. Worst cases are Hartford at minus 77.7%, Chicago at minus 59.3%, and Virginia Beach at minus 56.7%.

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There are 760 listings in that price range and area which “expired” without selling in the last 30 days, with a median days on the MLS of 70. Of them, 51 expired despite price reductions of up to $125,000.

Of the 100 oldest sold listings (between 68 and 339 days on the MLS) that went under contract in that price range and in that area, all but 9 of them only sold after reducing their listing price at least once. The average price reduction was $39,000, with the highest being $251,000.

Among the 100 oldest listings that are still active on REcolorado — ranging from 152 to

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports only 24% of housing sales last year were by first-time homebuyers, down from 50% in 2010. The typical purchaser is also older than in the past, with an average age of 38, or about 10 years above historical norms.

Roughly 20% of listed homes in March were affordable for households with $75,000 in annual income, according to a NAR analysis of property listings. Today, a household with annual income of $50,000 can only afford 8.7% of listings, down from 9.4% a year ago, according to the data.

These are national figures, however. The NAR report (for which you’ll find a hyperlink at http;// RealEstateToday.substack.com) does not provide separate figures for our market, which is probably even more severe in this regard.

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BY ALLEN COWGILL

On Bike to School Day, Brown International Academy, a Denver Public Schools neighborhood school located in the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood, hosted the city’s rst “school street.”

A school street is when a street or streets next to a school is closed to cars, so children and their grown-ups can walk, bike or roll in the street next to the school. e concept is intended to give students a safer and more comfortable experience for Bike to School Day. School streets are popular in North American cities like New York City, Vancouver and Seattle.

With the help of Denver’s Department

of Transportation and Infrastructure Community Active Living Coalition and DOTI’s Safe Routes to Schools Team, parents from Brown planned the event.

O cers from Denver Police District 1 and community volunteers were on site next to road closure barricades to help ensure a safe and fun experience for students walking and biking on King Street and West 25th Avenue next to Brown, which were car-free streets during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. From a survey, 86% of parents said they enjoyed the school street, and 90% were supportive of doing it again next school year.

Allen Cowgil was one of the parent organizers of the Brown School Street.

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know that they can do, and when you push them to that, then they can accomplish,” Canche said. “Stopping them like, ‘oh, they can never do that,’ instead of exposing them to that experience never gives them the opportunity to even try.”

Students with developmental disabilities often don’t participate in public activities because it can be hard for their families to accommodate, said Litzy Canche, a paraprofessional at Centennial Elementary School. Last Fling Lunch gives them an opportunity to see and experience new things with the support of school workers.

It’s important to challenge special needs students in the same way students without disabilities are, Canche added.

“ ere is so much more that you don’t

Working with children who have disabilities, Canche feels that perception is misinformed and unfairly judges people based on the limited view of their physical characteristics, she said.

“You don’t know what you’re looking at, because our eyes cannot see inside of anybody’s brain, and we don’t know what’s going on in there,” Canche said. “Approaching everything with an open mind and an open heart is very important with any of these kids or with anybody.”

Students from Columbian Elementary School spray the fire hose during Last Fling Lunch at Cosmo’s Pizza on May 21. PHOTOS BY NATALIE KERR

A student from Columbian Elementary School puts on a pink plastic firefighter helmet during Last Fling Lunch at Cosmo’s Pizza on May 21.

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Students and their grown-ups bike down West 25th Avenue in front of Brown International Academy on a rainy May morning on a car free “school street”. PHOTO BY ALLEN COWGILL

Taylor Swift wins protection from Adams County man

Henderson resident claims relationship with pop star

BY MONTE WHALEY MONTE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An Adams County man who claims rock superstar Taylor Swift is the mother of his son is the target of a restraining order issued at Swift’s request.

e restraining order against 45-yearold Brian Jason Wagner of Henderson was issued by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge.

e order prohibits Wagner from harassing, stalking, assaulting or disturbing

SANCTUARY

e two women signed the contract in 2011 but then ended up moving to Florida not long after the approval was given by Weld County.  In 2024 they suddenly resurrected the project without contacting the County to inform them of the new work being done.

Craig said when the sanctuary sta noticed the construction began in mid2024, he contacted the women and their Realtor.

In a meeting, the women expressed how they did not want to follow several of the contract terms.

“ ey stated the interviews might scare o potential buyers, which we responded

Swift as well as contacting or approaching within 100 yards of Swift, her home, and her workplace. e order is e ective through the court hearing in the case on June 30, according to USA Today.

Wagner couldn’t be reached for comment by press time.

In her June 6 petition to the court, Swift said she lived with “a fear of imminent harm” due to Wagner’s alleged repeated visits to her home and “concerning and threatening” communications with her sta , USA Today reported.

“I do not share publicly where I reside and have never shared my address or the location of my Los Angeles residence with Mr. Wagner,” Swift wrote to the court. “ erefore, the fact that Mr.

that all we cared about was making sure people were realistic when considering a purchase,” Craig said via email.

e property owners also did not like the requirement that the sanctuary could help pick any replacements on the HOA’s board of directors.

“We explained that once they were either gone or moved away, the sanctuary would still need a pro-sanctuary person on the board,” Craig said.

Marketing is underway

e women have since declined to meet with Craig to iron out the outstanding issues with the contract. In the meantime, Realtors are marketing the development as being so close to the sanctuary.

“Now open! Boasting a prime location in Keenesburg and showcasing an impressive array of new homes with open

Wagner has determined where I reside and visited the property several times, refusing to leave and claiming to need access, makes me fear for my safety and the safety of my family.”

Swift’s ling was submitted two weeks after Wagner allegedly made two consecutive appearances at her Los Angeles home on May 21 and May 22 “...asking to see me personally and stating that he was there checking on a friend (again, this is entirely untrue).”

Wagner rst visited Swift’s home on July 9, 2024, and returned at least two more times that month, according to her petition and reported by USA Today.

“During each of these visits, I am informed that Mr. Wagner made various

layouts and designer details, Vista West is a must-see for house hunters in Weld County. Residents will appreciate close proximity to Fort Lupton, Brighton, e Wild Animal Sanctuary and Denver International Airport. Several thoughtfully designed ranch- and two-story oor plans are available, some of which o er RV garages. You’ll love our professionally curated xtures and nishes!” says an online advertisement.

Fetcher’s letter says that Craig will receive notice of every meeting of the association and that the developers are “committed to a long-lasting relationship with the Wildlife Animal Sanctuary.”

Julie Marshall, Colorado Director for Animal Wellness Action, blasted the move by the developers.

“ is is a most egregious example of thoughtless, non-collaborative devel-

statements about living at my property (not true), being in a relationship with me (not true), believing I am the mother of his son (not true), and needing to see me in person, all of which are untrue and disconnected from reality,” Swift wrote to the court.

In addition, Swift said, Wagner “tried to divert mail from my residence to his attention” and successfully changed his driver’s license residence to re ect her address.

An additional declaration from one of her security sta ers, Alex Welch, revealed Wagner’s new California driver’s license was mailed to Swift’s home, which alerted her security team to the fact that he was falsely claiming to live there, USA Today states.

opment against local Colorado values. ere will be undeniable damage to longstanding wildlife protections, local business and statewide Colorado values,” said Marshall via email.

“ e Wild Animal Sanctuary is an integral and cherished part of Colorado, and Pat is our hometown hero, who has spent decades to create what is undeniably the world’s most successful and renowned sanctuary like no other,” Marshall said. “Local children and families go here year-round to marvel and be educated about lions, tigers, bears, wolves, bobcats and a host of wildlife — every single one saved from the thoughtless, sel sh acts of humans. Weld County Commissioners must ensure these out-of-towners adhered to their own signed contract with government and stand strong to support our local icon.”

How to get a bikini body: My annual PSA

All of a sudden, out of nowhere, we’ve reached that point of the year where we start to fret about buying a swimsuit. It’s just dawned on us that the body we’ve been wrapping in sweats and sweaters all winter will soon be on display on a beach somewhere or at the neighborhood pool.

It’s not a coincidence we are feeling this way. “Summer is coming” content is here.

“How to get your body beach ready in time for summer” articles. e dozens of beauty brands pedaling cellulite-busting creams Friends posting status updates about their “bikini body” weight loss progress accompanied by the obligatory before and after shots.

It’s a thing. And it’s not new.

ularized as a result of a weight loss chain’s ad campaign in 1961. e name of the company was Slenderella.

Bo Derek in 1979. Pamela Anderson in 1992. Kate Upton in 2014. Each time you see a woman jogging on a beach, there are two consistent realities: She is always in slow-motion, and she is invariably slim.

e concept of the bikini body is simple: In order to wear a bikini, and have it be deemed socially acceptable, you should have a speci c type of gure. is includes but is not limited to: a thin waist, round butt, full-but-not-too-large breasts, and long legs. ere should be no cellulite, no body hair, no stretch marks, no blemishes.

According to Alice Robb in “ e Cut,” the term “bikini body” was initially pop-

“Summer’s wonderful fun is for those who look young,” one ad read. “High rm bust — hand span waist — trim, rm hips — slender graceful legs — a Bikini body!” e message was loud and clear: Want to look good in a bathing suit? You have to look like this. And you know those weird videos of women in the ’50s and ’60s lying on vibrating tables that supposedly “shook o ” fat? Slenderella made those tables. And their ad campaign for them ushered in a phrase that would be used to aggressively shame women’s bodies for years to come.

No matter what your weight is, there’s always a label somebody wants to slap on it: pear-shaped, skinny, hourglass, topheavy, fat, whatever. You’re “supposed” to dress according to your body shape, as though humans neatly, naturally t into these categories.  e concept of the swimsuit body is nothing more than a societal myth constructed to tear away at self-esteem. In a culture that pro ts from our insecurities, the bikini body traps consumers into believing they must change something about themselves in order to be deemed

Asocially acceptable.

Although striving to be healthy isn’t necessarily a bad thing, health is not the end goal in the “bikini body challenge.” Our obsession with looking “beachready” just shows how normalized objecti cation and self-hatred is: we merely accept this fear of looking fat on the beach as something completely normal.

While this is typically associated with women, men struggle with this same issue: all genders are impacted by low selfesteem when it comes to body image (particularly relating to swimsuits). In a recent poll on X (Twitter), 63% of respondents said they had avoided going somewhere in public due to self-consciousness regarding their body in a swimsuit (the demographics of this poll were primarily college and high school students).

In the past few years, people — particularly women — have been pushing back against this impossible-to-meet standard. Models, bloggers and prominent celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence and Mo’Nique have outspokenly rejected the traditional notion that their bodies need to match one speci c appearance, lest they resign themselves to a life of oorlength dresses and knee-length swimsuits.

Model Tess Holiday, for example, runs the popular E Your Beauty Standards page, posting photos of gorgeous folks of all sizes rocking crop tops, bikinis, short skirts and more. You name it, they’ve

Medicaid cuts would hurt Coloradans

s an experienced pediatrician at Every Child Pediatrics, I have grave concerns that the cuts to Medicaid currently being considered by Congress will be devastating for Colorado families. e well-being of our children depends on access to insurance coverage for them and their caregivers. is legislation directly strips coverage from more than 100,000 Colorado adults and children and increases administrative barriers, which will result in coverage losses for those who remain eligible.

Parents with access to healthcare are better equipped to support the healthy growth and development of their children. e same is true for extended family members, childcare providers, teachers, and the many other adults who care for children. When adults in our community lose access to healthcare, children su er the consequences.

Every Child Pediatrics is a nonpro t safety net clinic that cares for more than 30,000 children across Colorado regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. In the past year, we have seen the number of uninsured patients more than double, resulting in a drastic increase in the amount of uncompensated care we provide at our clinics. Medicaid cuts will further increase uncompensated care and risk the sustainability of safety-net providers across the state. e proposed changes to the Medicaid program will make it harder for people to access health insurance. Insurance coverage enables people to access preventative care, protect themselves from illness, and seek early detection and treatment when problems arise. Immunizations protect

our communities from outbreaks of vaccine preventable infections. Screening for lead and iron de ciency in young children prevents long-term impacts to their health and brain development. Appropriate management of chronic disease not only improves quality of life and health outcomes but also prevents hospitalizations and lowers healthcare costs. Many Coloradans will lose access to preventative care with cuts to Medicaid.

e proposed cuts do not eliminate fraud, waste, or abuse. Instead, they create administrative barriers — such as requiring members to re-enroll every six months or prove they have a job or are a caregiver — which will prevent people from accessing coverage. Colorado witnessed the catastrophic e ects of administrative barriers on healthcare coverage following the pandemic. With the end of the public health emergency, more than 211,000 Colorado children lost their Medicaid coverage, the majority due to problems with paperwork. Several of my patients’ families didn’t know that they had lost coverage until they arrived in clinic. Many had completed the necessary steps, but their children went months without coverage due to delays in the Medicaid system. Administrative burdens forced eligible families and kids to lose coverage after the public health emergency and will again with the proposed measures.

Every Child Pediatrics was founded on

worn it, and worn it beautifully. Another loud and proud promoter of body positivity is YouTube star Meghan Tonjes, whose #BootyRevolution campaign invites people to share their gures as she celebrates her own — and refuses to let anyone make her feel like her body is somehow not acceptable or worthy of being seen. So how can we x it?

We can start by abandoning the idea of the “swimsuit body.” We, as a society, must be more accepting and loving of not only others, but ourselves as well. We must look for happiness and satisfaction within ourselves as opposed to attempting to nd happiness by emulating the girl on the cover of Sports Illustrated (yes, she is beautiful, but so are you and everyone else, in a unique and radiant way).

Remember, there are only two steps to getting the perfect swimsuit body: buy an awesome swimsuit and put it on your body, just as it is.

Erika Taylor is a community wellness instigator at Taylored Fitness, the original online wellness mentoring system. Taylored Fitness believes that everyone can discover small changes in order to make themselves and their communities more vibrant, and that it is only possible to do our best work in the world if we make a daily commitment to our health. Visit facebook.com/erika.taylor.303 or email erika@taylored tness.com.

the principle that all children deserve the quality healthcare needed to become healthy adults — medical care, mental healthcare, nutrition services, dental care and resource support for their families.

roughout my career, I have seen that parents and caregivers also need resources and support for their children to thrive. Families living in poverty, many juggling multiple jobs while caring for their children, deserve a safety net that works to eliminate barriers, not a system that creates unnecessary administrative burdens framed as cost-saving measures.

e proposed Medicaid cuts will harm Colorado families. ey will miss immunizations, well visits, and screening for chronic conditions. ey will be unable to access medications for chronic diseases and will have more hospital stays and worse health outcomes. All of us will pay for this as healthcare costs rise and our families get sicker.

If we fail our children now by cutting o their coverage or the coverage for the adults in their lives, it will be at the expense of our state today and for many years to come. e future of Colorado depends on the ability of our children to become healthy, productive adults who continue to help our communities thrive. We should protect Medicaid - for kids, for families, and for Colorado.

is guest column was written by Laura Luzietti, M.D. She is a pediatrician who serves as executive director of Every Child Pediatrics, a nonpro t safety-net clinic that serves more than 30,000 children across Colorado regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Focus on brain health awareness

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Patricia Kummer

une, named after the Roman goddess Juno — protector of marriage, childbirth, and women — stands for nurturing and protective energy. So it is no surprise this month is popular for weddings and raising awareness of many social causes representing children’s and women’s issues. e top of the list is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. is is near to my heart, having two sisters die of Alzheimer’s disease and being a vigilant supporter of ghting the disease and its e ects on families. ere is so much to deal with emotionally and medically when a family member is diagnosed with any form of dementia or brain issues. When you add the nancial burden, it is almost unbearable. As a nancial adviser, I have seen the devastation brain illness causes for the entire family and community. Sometimes, I am the rst to notice a client slipping mentally in conversation or especially in grasping nancial concepts. is could be due to

The meaning of freedom in the eyes of Americans

When we, as Americans, see the word “freedom,” our minds move quickly to the political nuances of the idea. We celebrate our constitutional freedoms of speech, press, assembly and a host of other things. We are so steeped in appreciation of these precious political freedoms that sometimes we forget about the myriads of freedoms we experience in other ways in our lives.

For school-age youth, summer brings a celebration of freedom from the perceived grind of school. At 16 years old, I distinctly remember the freedom I felt holding my driver’s license in one hand and keys to a car in the other.

at feeling grew when my father sent me to the local grocery store to get things for dinner, and I chose a di erent route to the business than he would have taken. Young adults living on their own for the rst time experience the freedom of deciding when to go to bed or clean their space and what to eat for dinner. As a parent, I still smile thinking about the freedom that came with the end of diapers and car seats over 25 years ago.

At some point in our lives, we encounter freedom-stealers, things that rob us of spontaneity and impact us physically.

For me, my MS diagnosis in 2009 initiated a progression of freedom-stealers. It started slowly. I did not have the freedom to run up and down the basketball court as I had. e heat of summer days began to drain my energy.

Eventually holding my wife’s hand on walks was stolen because my gate was too unsteady, and I was forced to navigate my foot drop. In the last 18 months, walking downstairs without a railing has not been possible. For my mother-in-law who lives with us, walking with a walker and sometimes needing a wheelchair has been her freedom-stealer.

Losing those subtle freedoms means adjusting my perspectives and nding ways to be resilient. It Is why I write this column; it is why I started Voices We Miss which captures the stories of our elders. As my physical freedom has declined, I have dedicated more of my time to demonstrating the expanse of freedom that we give ourselves by being resilient.

While I work diligently to remain resilient, the fact is that freedom stealers are exhausting. For example, at our home, I had been reduced to one way in and one way out. Our rail-less front and back doorsteps made it impossible for me to use those doors. Going to the front yard or our beautiful backyard meant going through the garage, the only way I could safely navigate in and out. ese cumbersome actions were frustrating, and the height of the garage steps made the journey somewhat precarious. For my mother-in-law, navigating the single step to the front porch

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infrequent visits when I can see a noticeable change that a regular friend or family member might not recognize as a change in cognitive function. Also, when you add numbers to the conversation, this is a di erent environment than others may see their loved one in and think everything is ne at Sunday dinner or when out for a walk.

I am not the goddess Juno, but the best nurturing and protective advice I can give is to always be prepared, for any illness, event, or end of life. You don’t want to leave your family scrambling to understand your needs and wishes when you are most vulnerable and may not be able to communicate. I often hear clients say they are not ready

before being wheeled down a steeply inclined temporary ramp required heroic courage.

Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day remind us of the service work so many did to secure our political freedoms. Last ursday, the Home Builders Foundation and a volunteer team from Berkeley Homes gifted us with freedoms of a much di erent kind.

In six hours, this team sel essly, joyously, built a ramp that allows us to open our front door and walk into our front yard. ey added a railing to the steps to the back yard to make it more accessible and redid the steps into the garage to facilitate safer access. ese changes are transformational.

To those who have the freedom of moving up and downstairs without issue, this will seem minor, as it always did to me before. Now it feels like they have opened the world. ey have given us the freedom to walk out our front door. ey have given me the opportunity to age in this house in a way that would have been impossible without their support. ey have restored an element of freedom to our lives.

I don’t have the words to describe how incredibly thankful I am to those who have given of their time to expand our freedom. ose special people include:

• Luis Carrero, the By the Brush contractor, who saw how I struggled to enter the house, suggested that I reach out to someone he knew could help.

• Michael Solano, a disabled American veteran, the person Luis knew who provided me a temporary ramp for entering the house and put me in contact with the service organization Home Builders Foundation (HBF).

• HBF the service organization who has helped so many by providing experts, supplies, and volunteers to create home modications for people with disabilities.

• Berkley Homes and their incredible team who volunteered their time and expertise to transform our home.

I am over owing in appreciation for what they have given us.

Beyond the freedom we gained, there was for me a lesson about my perspectives of service. I have dedicated my life to serving others.

I spent 34 years in public school education, a job steeped in service to others.

I cherish my years of service and the joy I was able to bring to those around me. But there was an arrogance in my attitude about service that spoke to the idea that I serve, I do not receive the gift of service. I only saw service as what I did for others thinking I did not need

to make arrangements for a medical directive, health care agent or a Power of Attorney (POA). I suggest you make them anyway and then vow to change them in the future if you want to make adjustments. Also, make sure your POA is good for nancial accounts, not just selling a house or car. We may still be dealing with a generation who is uncomfortable discussing nances with their adult children. Get your nancial adviser to hold a family meeting and you direct how much should be disclosed but at least get the conversation started.

e Alzheimer’s Association states that worldwide, there are more than 55 million people living with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. is is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ey list the top ve signs as:

• Memory loss such as forgetting events, re-

help from anyone.

Today, I wake up and see receiving service in brand new ways. I understand now that to accept the service of others requires being vulnerable, open to sharing the way your freedoms have been stolen and having a willingness to accept gifts.

I have seen the impacts of service from both sides now. What I learned was thar one does not exist without the other. I also learned that both take courage, both take openness, and both are beautiful.

I hope my words encourage you and that you will share them with those who need support. ank you to everyone who has shared their stories with me so far; I truly appreciate hearing about the valuable ideas you nd in these columns and how you use them to uplift those around you.

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife, Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one-two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences. Contact him at jim.roome@gmail.com.

peating yourself

• Di culty planning or solving problems, paying bills, or following instructions

• Trouble completing familiar tasks, driving, cooking, shopping, using technology

• Confusion with time or place, losing track of dates

• Problems with visual images and spatial relations, balance, judging distance, tripping, dropping, or spilling things.

Alzheimer’s can strike at any time but is most common in our eighties or later. My sister Alice was 47. My sister Ruth was 70. It is important to be aware and start the conversation and plan. is helps ease family dynamics and address the nancial burden while you can all communicate and prepare together.

Patricia Kummer is managing director for Mariner, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

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BY RYLEE DUNN

For many, the feeling is all too familiar: hands awkwardly gripping the fretboard, the sharp bite of the strings digging into ngertips, an out-of-pitch buzz emitting from the soundhole — the early days of learning to play guitar can dissuade even the most persistent student from the pursuit.

Yet those who persist often discover the hard-earned spoils of guitar playing. Camp res become enlivened with sound, impromptu jam sessions serendipitously come together and in some cases, bands and long-standing musical careers are formed.

While many guitarists learn the instrument when they’re children, others come by it later in life – and the instrument has plenty to o er folks no matter when they pick it up. David Gilbert, a father of two from Englewood, began playing recently because he wanted to expose his young children to the magic of live music.

“I’m pushing 40,” Gilbert said. “At this point, the likelihood that I’m going to end up some guitar virtuoso is pretty slim, but what I recognize is that I can get to a point where I can subject my family to some camp re songs.

“And I think that kind of speaks to the essence of guitar — kind of as this common man’s instrument that doesn’t take too much to get to a point where you can play

some simple sing-along songs with kids, or get to a point where you can just make a fun sound or a little tune,” he continued. “So at this point, that’s my goal; to learn enough chords that I can play some music.”

Gilbert, like many other later–life guitar learners, has turned to a common source of information in the modern age for instruction: YouTube.

e widely utilized social media site is sought out by both novices and seasoned professionals alike.

Warren Rubin is a lifelong guitarist who began playing at an early age and now plays bass guitar in the Arvada-based band, Dive Bar Diva. Rubin works as a soundman for artists such as Hazel Miller and operates an ampli er repair shop out of his garage. He is sometimes known as the “Amp Whisperer.”

Rubin says that there are more resources out there for aspiring guitarists now than there have ever been.

“You don’t have to take classes every week or every month; as much as you need to just pursue interesting ideas,” Rubin said. “Watch other people who have other approaches to the instrument. We live in a golden age for this sort of thing, because you can turn to YouTube and there are people who are just absolutely brilliant guitarists showing you what they do and how they do it.”

Guitarist Kevin Pounds has played in a number of Colorado bands, including We Are Not A Glum Lot (pictured). PHOTO BY MACHKNE RUDNICKI

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Some of the YouTube channels Rubin and Gilbert recommend are Rick Beato, Justin Guitar, Paul Davids, Andy Guitar, and Wings of Pegasus.

While Rubin acknowledges the utility of something like YouTube, he also continues to take in-person lessons at the Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor in Arvada, despite having played the instrument for over six decades.

“All of the best guitar players I know — including my teacher, who has a master’s degree in jazz — continue to take classes,” Rubin said. “If you can a ord it, take lessons, not because it’s the only way to learn the instrument, but it gives you a strong set of fundamentals.”

e Denver metro area is awash with music schools that o er guitar lessons. Arvada’s Pickin’ Parlor, Denver’s Swallow Hill Music, Englewood’s Denver Music Institute and the Littleton School of Music all o er lessons for a variety of di erent styles and skill levels.

While many continue to take lessons long after rst picking up the instrument, other players eschew them altogether. Kevin Pounds — a Colorado Springsbased musician who records under the name Kevin Lbs. and has played in bands including We Are Not A Glum Lot and e Short-TERM — is completely self-taught and learned the instrument by ear.

“I spent my rst year playing, probably hours a day, sounding out Nirvana songs by ear,” Pounds said. “Just dragging my ngers up the strings until I heard some semblance of what was coming out of the speaker across from me. I became a bit more literate with time. I started to realize that certain chords that I was learning matched individual notes on my fretboard.”

Pounds echoed Rubin’s sentiment about trying to learn from others.

“Try not to compare yourself to others,” Pounds said. “It can be very discouraging. But on that note, don’t be afraid to steal their tricks or techniques. You’re always going to put your own scent on it anyway.”  Gilbert said the main hurdles he’s dealt with as a newer player are developing the muscle memory to be able to quickly change chords and nding time to practice.

“It reminds me, actually, somewhat of where I started to feel a little stumped with learning a foreign language,” Gilbert said. “Doing rapid chord changes is still something I’m training my ngers to do. “ e other big challenge for me right now is just time,” Gilbert continued. “You know, I’ve got a full-time job and I’ve got kids, so, if I’m lucky, I’ve got half an hour in the evening to sit down with a YouTube tutorial and mess around with guitar. But that’s sort of the bene t of the YouTube thing. I don’t have to build lessons into my schedule. I can t them in where it works.”

Rubin said that instead of seeking out mastery, one should play simply for the enjoyment of the instrument.

“If it brings you joy, you already play well enough,” Rubin said. “And you know, what brings you joy? Is it just playing three chords and being able to sing some of your favorite songs? Is it being able to sit in your chair and noodle a little bit while you watch television? Do it. It’s never too late to start.

“You don’t need to become a virtuoso,” Rubin continued. “I’m not going to live long enough to be a virtuoso, but you don’t need to be a virtuoso for playing to bring you joy.”

Guitarist Kevin Pounds learned the instrument by figuring out songs by ear, demonstrating one of the many paths one can take on their way to learning to play.

PHOTO BY MACHKNE RUDNICKI

Folks of any age can learn to play guitar, and there are lots of methods available by which to do so.

PHOTO BY DAVID GILBERT

Though Warren Rubin has been playing most of his life, he advocates for players to continue with lessons and keep sharpening their skills. COURTESY PHOTO

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First Publication: June 5th, 2025

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BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

IN THE MATTER OF THE PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM THE PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS AS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 34-60-118.5, C.R.S., NIOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL, AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG FIELD, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

CAUSE NO. 1

DOCKET NO. 250500084

TYPE: PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS

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Blackwell Energy, LLC (“Payee”) filed a Form 38, Payment of Proceeds Hearing Request (Form 38) pursuant to Rule 503.g.(5) and C.R.S. § 34-60-118.5, for an order awarding payment of proceeds and interest due to Payees for production attributable to the below-described Wells, which are operated by PDC Energy, Inc. (Operator No. 69175) (“Payor”) and located in Adams County, Colorado. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own oil or gas (“mineral”) interests in the Wells identified below and or are responsible for making payments to the owners

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Rebecca Fernandez, Personal Representative c/o Arlene S. Barringer, Esq.

GLA TSTEIN & OBRIEN, LLP

2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. Den 3632

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KURT FORREST THOMPSON, a/k/a Kurt F. Thompson, a/k/a Kurt Thompson, Deceased Case Number 2025PR030482

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 October 5, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristin Thompson Personal Representative 4220 Owens Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. Den 3637

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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Estate of Jeffrey J. Gilligan, a/k/a Jeffrey Joseph Gilligan, a/ka Jeff Gilligan, a/k/a J.J. Gilligan, a/k/a Jeffrey Gilligan, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30365

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 October 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin Gilligan, Personal Representative c/o Nancy R. Crow Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. Den 3638

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of HERBERT G. ALLEN, a/k/a HERB ALLEN, a/k/a H.G. ALLEN, a/k/a HERBERT GRAHAM ALLEN, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30601

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 Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judith J. Allen, Personal Representative 1777 Larimer Street, #1310 Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. Den 3628

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOSEPH R. ALBI, Jr., a/k/a JOSEPH R. ALBI, a/k/a JOSEPH ALBI, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30652

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 Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol M. Albi, Personal Representative PO Box 6218 Denver, Colorado 80206

Legal Notice No. Den 3627

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOLENE M. PORRECO, also known as JOLENE MARIE PORRECO, and as JOLENE PORRECO, Deceased Case No. 25PR30655

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 October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Ward, Personal Representative 705 S. Alton Way, #5A Denver, CO 80247

Legal Notice No. Den 3629

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

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Estate of FRANK L. DUNST, a/k/a FRANKLIN LOUIS DUNST, a/k/a FRANK DUNST, Deceased Case Number: 24PR629

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 Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Debra K. Blesh, Personal Representative

6867 West Jewell Drive Lakewood CO 80227

Legal Notice No. Den 3634

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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Estate of Carolyn Rebecca Buckman, a/k/a Carolyn R. Buckman, a/k/a Becky Buckman, a/k/a Becky Williams Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30623

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 Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy Buckman,

Personal Representative

c/o Arlene S. Barringer, Esq.

GLA TSTEIN & OBRIEN, LLP

2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. Den 3631

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Clarissa C. Top, aka Clarissa Cayrene Top, aka Clarissa Top, aka Chris C. Top, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30181

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 Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sheila D. Van Dyke

Personal Representative

3390 S. Holly Place Denver, CO 80222

Legal Notice No. Den 3625

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

Public Notice

Denver Probate Court

Denver County, Colorado 1437 Bannock St #230 Denver, CO 80202

In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:

KENNETH SHIRANE, Deceased

Attorney for the Applicant:

Alexandra G. Greene, Reg. No. 58722

Brandon J. Campbell, Reg. No. 42473

Christopher P. Wilcox, Reg. No. 44805

OPFER | CAMPBELL | BECK P.C.

19751 East Mainstreet, Suite 215

Parker, Colorado 80138

Telephone Number: (303) 791-0995

Email: alex@ocblawgroup.com

Email: brandon@ocblawgroup.com

Email: wilcox@ocblawgroup.com

Case Number: 2024PR031497 Division 3

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION

PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S

To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession

(List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession):

Raymond Hicks

All known or unknown heirs of Kenneth Shirane

A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property):

Description of Property:

Location of Property

Property 1: Lot 4 Block 2 Lynwood No 1

Denver

Property 2: Nissan Xterra

Property 3: Mazda 3

Property 4: Bank Accounts

The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date:July 11, 2025 Time: 8:00 am Division: 3

Address:1437 Bannock St #230 Denver CO 80202

The hearing will take approximately 1 hour

Note:

• You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.

• Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner and any required filing fee must be paid.

• The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.

Legal Notice No. DHD 3635

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of David C. Knowlton, aka David Cumings Knowlton, Deceased Case No.: 2025PR30609

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 Monday, October 6, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Margaret R. Knowlton, Personal Representative 2552 E. Alameda Avenue, #67 Denver, CO 80209

Legal Notice No. Den 3630

First Publication: June 5, 2025

Last Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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Legal Notice No. DEN-3666

Publication: June 19, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of John Francis Manganaro, a/k/a John F. Manganaro, a/k/a John Manganaro, a/k/a Frank Manganaro, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30675

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 July 8, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda S. Moorhead

Personal Representative

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185)

DANBORN, THIESSEN & DUNHAM P.C.

7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003

Phone Number: 303-420-1234

Attorney for Linda S. Moorhead

Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. Den 3643

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch 06/12/25, 06/19/25, 06/26/25

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BENJAMIN J. JENKINS, aka BENJAMIN JAMES JENKINS, aka BENJAMIN JENKINS, aka BEN J. JENKINS, aka BEN JAMES JENKINS, aka BEN JENKINS, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR030762

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 Monday, October 20, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.

Heather K. Jenkins and Christopher T. Jenkins, Co-Personal Representatives c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. Den 3668

First Publication: June 19, 2025 Last Publication: July 3, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Burwell Guthrie Shepard, Burwell G. Shepard, and Burwell Shepard, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR31165

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 October 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Irene G. Shepard

Personal Representative 1150 Vine Street, Apartment 303 Denver, Colorado 80206

Legal Notice No. DEN-3664

First Publication: June 19, 2025

Last Publication: July 3, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Zurlinden Lafayette Pearson, Jr. a/k/a Z.L. Pearson, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30719

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 Monday, October 13, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie A. Pearson

a/k/a Julie A. Pearson Little-Thunder

Personal Representative c/o Arlene S. Barringer, Esq. GLATSTEIN & OBRIEN, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Legal Notice No. Den 3649

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch 06/12/25, 06/19/25, 06/26/25

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Douglas Cole Shepard, a/k/a Douglas C. Shepard. a/k/a Douglas Shepard, a/k/a Doug C. Shepard, a/k/a Doug Shepard, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30163

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 October 19, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rocky Mountain Elder Law

Catherine Silburn, Esq.

Attorney to the Personal Representative 651 Garrison St., Ste. 240 Lakewood, CO 80215

Legal Notice No. DEN-3663

First Publication: June 19, 2025

Last Publication: July 3, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Deborah Ann Montoya,

a/k/a Deborah A. Montoya, a/k/a Deborah Montoya, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR463

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 for before July 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative, Kendra Montoya DANBORN, THIESSEN & DUNHAM P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003

Legal Notice No. Den 3644

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch 06/12/25, 06/19/25, 06/26/25

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Estate of Margaret Faye Miller, a/k/a Margaret F. Miller, and Margaret Miller , Deceased Case Number 2025PR306 97

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 Monday, October 13, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erik Miller, Personal Representative 995 Napa Drive, Helena Montana 59601

Legal Notice No. DEN-3661

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of George C. Kostur, aka George Clarence Kostur, Aka George Kostur, Deceased Case Number 2025PR30274

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 19, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judith A. Kostur Personal Representative 983 S. Ivy St. Denver, CO 80224

Legal Notice No. Den 3667 First Publication: June 19, 2025 Last Publication: July 3, 2025 Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Elaine L. Crow, aka Elaine Lucille Crow, Deceased Case Number: 25PR30381

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 Monday, October 20, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristi Radosevich, Attorney to the Personal Representative PO Box 2708 Elizabeth, CO 80107

Legal Notice No. 3665

First Publication: June 19, 2025 Last Publication: July 3, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Chali Berhanu Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30459

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 October 20, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Chaltu Berhanu

General Manager Curt Johnson

With seven major NWSL trophies under his belt, Johnson already has a decorated resume in the sport.

According to Je Kassouf at ESPN, “Johnson left the North Carolina FC and North Carolina Courage organization in December after 14 years combined with the men’s and women’s teams. As chief soccer o cer, he oversaw the rise of the Courage’s NWSL dynasty that included back-to-back NWSL Shields and NWSL Championships in 2018 and 2019.”

Johnson is a two-time NWSL champion, a three-time NWSL Shield Winner and a two-time NWSL Challenge Cup Winner.

President Jen Millet

A Colorado native, Millet is Denver NWSL’s rst employee.

According to the club’s website, Millet joins Denver NWSL from Bay FC, where she served as chief operating o cer for the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 14th expansion franchise. Millet will return to the Mile High City to lead all of Denver NWSL’s business operations, including partnerships, ticket sales, marketing, and venue operations.

Founder Rob Cohen

Cohen is the chairman and CEO of IMA Financial Group, Inc., a top-25 North American insurance brokerage specializing in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage and wealth management headquartered in Denver.

In 2001, Cohen founded the Denver Sports Commission, whose mission is to proactively identify, pursue and attract regional, national and international amateur and professional athletic competitions and events to Denver. e commission has helped bring notable events such as the All-Star Games of MLB, NBA, NHL, Women’s Final Four and Hockey Frozen Four to the greater Denver area.

Cohen also served as a founding member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF) and is the

chair of the Games Hospitality Committee. He most recently was on the Salt Lake City Bid committee, which was awarded the Winter Olympic Games for 2034. He has served on the board for the United States Olympic Museum and has attended 15 different Olympic Games in his lifetime.

Alternate Governor Mellody Hobson

Hobson is co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, LLC (“Ariel”), the rst and oldest African-American-owned mutual fund company in the United States. Ariel is the parent company of Project Level, which is investing in the Denver NWSL franchise.

Led by Hobson and former Washington Commanders President Jason Wright, Project Level’s mission is to level the playing eld in women’s sports through investment and ownership. In 2022, Hobson made history as one of the rst Black owners in the National Football League, as part of the Denver Broncos’ Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group. She is also a shareholder of the Chicago White Sox, the Women’s National Basketball Association and League One Volleyball.

The Borgen/Moritz Families

Working closely with Cohen and in alignment with the team at For Denver FC on the nearly two-year journey, siblings and founders Jon-Erik Borgen and Kaia Borgen Moritz were key contributors in the early movement and eventual bid to bring an NWSL team to Denver.

Together with their spouses, Brooke Borgen and Misha Moritz, and the recent addition of sister Randi, the Borgen family has a distinguished legacy of nancial, athletic and philanthropic impact and success in Colorado. is community-focused investment through their FirstTracks Sports Ventures, LLC, represents their passion for women’s athletics, elevating opportunities for all and their commitment to bringing the rst professional women’s soccer team to Denver.

Molly Coors

It’s not Denver pro sports if Coors isn’t involved.

Coors is a fth-generation Coloradan. She played collegiate lacrosse at Connecti-

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Personal Representative

c/o Whitcomb Selinsky, P.C.

300 Union Blvd., Ste. 200 Lakewood, CO 80228

Legal Notice No. DEN-3662

First Publication: June 19, 2025

Last Publication: July 3, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Alan Bruce MacClary, aka Alan B. MacClary, and Alan MacClary, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30554

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 Monday, October 13, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth A. Robinson

Personal Representative

367 S. Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80209

Legal Notice No. Den 3642

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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Estate of LUCILLE SCHAEFER, a/k/a LUCILLE ANN SCHAEFER, a/k/a LUCILLE A SCHAEFER, a/k/a LUCILLE KANNE, a/k/a LUCILLE A. KANNE, a/k/a LUCILLE ANN KANNE, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30615

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 October 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Schaefer

Personal Representative 14185 W Evans Circle Lakewood, CO 80228

Legal Notice No. Den 3648

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch 06/12/25, 06/19/25, 06/26/25

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Estate of Patricia Jesse Reoh, a/k/a Patricia J. Reoh, a/k/a Patricia Reoh, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30573

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court, Colorado on or before October 12, 2025, or

cut College and worked for AllianceBernstein for 14 years (in the U.S. and abroad) from 2008 to 2022.

Coors is also on the Young Guns Committee for the National Western Stock Show.

Brooke Woody

Another connection from North Carolina, Woody entered the women’s sports arena with a minority ownership stake in the NC Courage.

She recently served on the board of the Community Impact Fund, is a director of a local foundation and volunteers at a community food bank.

Neelima Joshi and Dhiren Jhaveri

Two powerhouse investors also joined the group. Denver NWSL’s page details their experience below.

Joshi is a Colorado native and seasoned nance professional with experience in corporate nance, community leadership and non-pro t board governance. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Food Bank of the Rockies. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Biennial of the Americas, an organization which was established by the Colorado Governor’s o ce to promote cultural exchange, innovation and collaboration throughout the Americas.

Jhaveri is the founder, chairperson and CEO of Kuvare, a global technology-enabled nancial services platform with $46B in assets that provides insurance, reinsurance and asset management solutions. Additionally, Kuvare has a strong commitment to community enhancement, infrastructure development and sports-related investments. More information can be found at denvernwsl.com.

Cordillera Investment Partners

According to Denver NWSL’s website, Cordillera Investment Partners is an investment management rm focused on investing in niche, non-correlated assets. Its investments are generally in sectors that are misunderstood, undercapitalized and uncorrelated with traditional assets. Cordillera manages approximately $1.8 billion of capital on behalf of endowments, foundations, family o ces, wealth advi-

the claims may be forever barred.

Dennis Reoh,Personal Representative c/o Michael Eidelson, Esq. Evolved Legal, LLC 5610 Ward Road, #300 Arvada, CO 80002

Tel: (720) 445-6636

Email:michael@evolved-legal.com

Legal Notice No. Den 3645

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald Dispatch

06/12/25, 06/19/25, 06/26/25

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Estate of Billy Lee Oldham, Deceased Case Number 25PR30401

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 October 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steve William Perkins Personal Representative 9264 Highway N Mountain Grove, MO 65711

Legal Notice No. Den 3641

Denver is the newest addition to the National Women’s Soccer League, with play to begin in 2026.

sors and other institutional investors.

The Soin Family, led by Vishal Soin Raj Soin and Vishal Soin represent two generations of entrepreneurial leadership and philanthropic commitment of the Soin Family. More online at denvernwsl. com.

For Denver FC Capital Partners (SPV)

Founded in 2022 by Ben Hubbard, Tom Dunmore, Jordan Angeli and Nicole Glaros, For Denver FC launched the movement that ultimately brought professional women’s soccer to Colorado. e club’s site reads, “For Denver FC’s work was instrumental in the early stages of Denver’s pursuit of an NWSL franchise, helping lay the foundations for Denver’s successful bid by generating deep grassroots enthusiasm, exploring infrastructure solutions, and engaging Rob Cohen and other key members of the ownership group. In early 2025, Hubbard, Dunmore, Angeli and Glaros were joined by Stacy Carter to form ForDenverFC Capital Partners, which includes Yoav Lurie and Lana Kimayeva, Jodi Asarch, Sebastian Somen, omas and Carrie Hutchinson and others. Follow Denver NWSL on social media channels for updates on stadium-building, partnerships and more. All other information can be found at denvernwsl.com.

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch 06/12/25, 06/19/25, 06/26/25

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also known as Binh T. Nguyen, also known as Binh Nguyen, Deceased Case Number: 2025PR30456

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 Monday, October 13, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenny Huan Hoang, Personal Representative c/o Illumine Legal LLC 8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80237

Legal Notice No. Den 3646

First Publication: June 12, 2025

Last Publication: June 26, 2025

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch 06/12/25, 06/19/25, 06/26/25 ###

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