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Mount Blue Sky?

Survey to find prefered uses for Heritage Square JCOS to look for developer for former amusement park property

BY PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO PALBANIBURGIO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Oklahoma-based Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have petitioned to rename Mount Evans, seen here Friday morning from PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Fire Tower Trail along Highway 103, to Mount Blue Sky.

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes file petition to rename Mount Evans

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Oklahoma-based Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, along with

conservation nonprofit The Wilderness Society, have asked that Mount Evans be renamed Mount Blue Sky. The tribes filed the official petition with the U.S. Board of Geographic Names on Nov. 30, the day after the 156th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre.

Colorado’s then-territorial Governor John Evans is believed

praised his ability to develop relationships of trust with the victims in the case he was nominated for, which was critical in moving forward with the prosecution, and said his commitment to young and particularly vulnerable victims of trafficking made her office’s job easier.

Brunner said the award was a complete honor and very humbling.

Heritage Square’s past was gokarts, dinner theater and alpine sliding. Its future might look more like warehouses, a gym and maybe even research labs.

At least that’s one vision that was preferred by a majority of respondents who participated in an interactive survey about the future of that property and the West Colfax corridor during a virtual community meeting on Dec. 1.

The meeting was held after the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved a plan for Martin Marietta, which owns both Heritage Square and the materials mine to the north, to give Heritage Square and other surrounding parcels to Jefferson County Open Space.

In exchange Martin Marietta will receive a northern portion of Matthews-Winters Park, which they will utilize for their mining operations before ultimately returning it to JCOS. Under the approved plan, JCOS will look to sell the Heritage Square property to a developer and use the money generated by the sale to purchase new property for open space elsewhere in the county.

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to have authorized the U.S. Army’s attack on the Cheyenne and Arapaho people. The exact number of fatalities is unknown with some estimates as high as 500.

Fred Mosqueda, Arapaho coordinator of the Culture Program of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, said Mount Evans’ name SEE RENAME, P8

DA honors two of law enforcement’s finest The office of District Attorney Pete Weir announced this year’s winners

BY BOB WOOLEY :BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The First Judicial District Attorney’s Awards for Investigator of the Year and Patrol Officer of the Year.were given out at the District’s annual law enforcement luncheon.

Detective Jeremiah Brunner, Arvada Police Department,was awarded Investigator of the Year.

“Detective Brunner is known for his tireless commitment to young victims of human trafficking and is involved with a task force dedicated to stopping it,” said District Public Information Officer, Pam Russell.

In her remarks at the Dec. 2 luncheon, Deputy D.A. Katharine Decker, one of two prosecutors who nominated Brunner for the award,

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Colorado CASA honors two Jeffco Advocates The rare honor for a married couple is recognition for a job well done

High-speed accident takes bystander’s life

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

CASA, an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates is an organization that as stated on their website, “helps vulnerable children, offering awareness, advocacy and support.” CASA’s mentor children that have suffered abuse, neglect and domestic violence and as a result, have been placed in foster care. The CASA stays assigned to the child for the entirety of the child’s journey through the foster care system, advocating for them until they are placed in a permanent home. Rosanne and Steve Elkins, two CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties’ child advocates, received the CASA Advocate of the Year award from Colorado CASA for their dedicated service to the children’s support organization.

The CASA Advocate of the Year award recognizes select individuals who have made significant contributions in promoting the best interests and welfare of the children in their community. Nominations are received from CASA programs throughout the state. The Elkins were selected for their dedicated commitment to the children they worked with and for going the extra

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Steve and Rosanne Elkins were recently honored by CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin counties, for the work they do assisting children whose families are caught up in the COURTESY PHOTO court system.

mile ensuring their safety, their access to community resources and developing a connection that had positive results. Recognition of a couple is rare.

In a press release, Steve Elkins said “It really takes a village of talented professionals and compassionate individuals to do this job.

It’s a team effort.”

His wife, Rosanne Elkins, has been a solid foundation for her two CASA children in the two years she’s been mentoring.

Like his wife, Steve Elkins goes above and beyond to help his two CASA children. He has continuously supported the families of his CASA children by locating

D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School is seeking applicants for our lottery for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students in the 2021-2022 school year.

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community resources for food and clothing. While he excels in finding resources for these families, Steve is also there to provide guidance and resources for other volunteers and organizes volunteer meetups.

The Elkins are two among more than 200 CASA Jeffco/Gilpin volunteers who advocate for children of abuse and neglect every year.

CASA welcomes volunteers to help serve the children in Jefferson and Gilpin counties.

According to a Lakewood Police press release, an unidentified adult male died from injuries received in a car crash involving suspects fleeing the location of a robbery Dec. 4 2020.

Lakewood Police were dispatched to the Ulta Beauty store located at 489 S. Wadsworth Blvd. after a report of a robbery in progress.

Several suspects fled the scene in a red Mitsubishi Galant as officers arrived.

The suspects, driving at a high rate of speed, crashed into a silver Honda Civic near the intersection of 1st and Harlan in Lakewood. The driver of the Mitsubishi and two other suspects in the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital.

The driver of the Civic was pronounced dead at the scene.

The identities of the suspects and the deceased driver have not been released. The Jeffco Transcript will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

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Jeffco Schools’ enrollment window opens Families are able to make their choice for 2021-2022 online STAFF REPORT

December 8, 2020 marked the first day of open enrollment for Jeffco Public Schools. Parents in the district will have until Jan. 15, 2021 to apply to the school of their choice for their children.

Families of students new to the district, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, are invited to use the School Finder button in the enrollment section

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Round 1 for the 2021-22 school year is Dec. 8, 2020 - Jan. 15, 2021.

Round 2 for the 2021-22 school year opens Jan. 19, 2021.

Choice offers will go out in late January.

• Enter in your address and the system will bring up a list of schools closest to your home address, with your location’s designated neighborhood public schools listed first.

of the District’s website to find their neighborhood school or other school options and then contact the school they’re interested in attending to enroll.

Current students who wish to change schools during the school year will need to submit an administrative transfer request to their current school’s principal. If your family

has recently moved into the neighborhood of your new school choice, no administrative transfer is necessary.

• Charter and alternative schools

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The paper-based process parents might be used to is being replaced with with a digital system. According to a statement on the district’s website, the digital

will also be included in the initial search list, but only after the neighborhood school options.

• Click the “Narrow Search Results” button to find schools that provide before or aftercare, or offer specific academic programs.

system has been expanded to make school information easier to access, streamline processes, ensure the same timeline for all schools and give schools more planning time for the next school year.

Details about special education, homeless students and administrative transfers can be found in the main Enrollment page at

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jeffcopublicschools.org if you’re unable to complete your registration through EnrollJeffco.

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Everyone Wants to Know: Where’s the Real Estate Market Going in 2021?

As 2020 limps to an end, we face so many unknowns. How bad will Covid19 get before it’s brought under control?

How bad will the wave of evictions be when the moratorium on them expires later this month? How many home owners will be forced into foreclosure? What relief will we get from our lame duck Congress and president? If Republicans keep control of the U.S. Senate, how much will Joe Biden be able to accomplish?

For that matter, will there be a peaceful transfer of power?

Despite these unknowns, I’ll offer some insights of my own but mostly share what I’m reading in trade publications and news services.

Realtor.com has released a “2021 housing forecast” that predicts home prices, which have risen during the pandemic, will continue to rise through 2021, to the detriment of first-time home buyers. The historically low mortgage rates will also tick up in 2021, further reducing affordability. The report predicts a rate of 3.4% by year end — still quite low, but an increase over current rates below 3%.

To quote realtor.com, “folks shouldn’t hold their breath for a bargain.”

The report predicts that the doubledigit price increases seen nationwide in 2020 will decline to a still high 5.7% in 2021.

That said, there remain “hordes of buyers” who can still buy homes and who are bidding up the prices of the homes that do come on the market.

As I’ve reported previously, the inventory of active listings is not low because sellers are reluctant to sell. They

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know that now is the best time to sell.

We are seeing record numbers of new listings, but they sell so quickly that the number of active listings remains low.

And, of course, that dynamic is creating bidding wars which are driving up prices, beyond what comparable recent sales would justify.

That raises the question of how homes are appraising when they are bid up past the “market.”

The answer is two-fold. First of all, the winning bidders are often the ones who waive appraisal, and secondly, an appraiser has to consider the existence of competing offers in determining “market value.” If a home sells for $30,000 over what it should appraise for based on recent sales of comparable properties, but I can show the appraiser losing bids that are nearly as high, that in itself establishes market value. Even if the appraisal then comes in below the contract price, the seller is empowered to stand firm, forcing the winning bidder to drop his appraisal objection or make room for buyer #2 to step in at the same price. This is bad news for buyers, but excellent news for sellers.

Getting back to the predictions for 2021, I believe that the Covid-19 effect I have described previously will continue well into 2021 and possibly beyond.

That effect is a mass migration from crowded cities with high-rise condo and apartment buildings to single-family neighborhoods such as we have in Jefferson and the other metro counties.

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That migration will continue to drive down prices in high-rise buildings while driving up prices in townhomes and detached single-family homes.

I should note, since I’m featuring a condo in Belmar Plaza below, that the Covid-19 effect should not apply to that

low-rise (5-story) building, although I have seen a slowing down of sales there, too. The fact is that on my many visits to that condo, I can’t recall sharing the elevator with another tenant more than once, and the stairs are an easy option since it’s only on the second floor.

Not only are mortgage interest rates at historic lows — I just refinanced my own home at 2.5% — but FHA has increased the amount of governmentbacked money you can borrow to purchase a home.

Currently, the FHA loan limit in the Denver metro area (except for Boulder) is $575,000, but it increases to $596,850 in 2021. That is for one-family homes.

You can use an FHA loan to purchase duplexes, triplexes and four-plexes.

The new limits for those are $764,050,

$923,600 and $1,147,800 respectively.

Those are the loan limits, not the purchase price limits. FHA loans are known for their low down payment requirement, currently 3.5% of the purchase price.

The main drawback of FHA loans, however, is that they require mortgage insurance which is expensive and does not go away for the life of the loan, so it forces home buyers to refinance when they acquire 20% equity in their home, and that requires an expensive appraisal.

FHA Raises Loan Limits—Now $596,850 for Metro Area

News Literacy, Like Civic Literacy, Needs to Be Taught I’m not alone in pointing out that our electorate suffers from a lack of civics literacy. Surveys have shown, for example, that a majority of Americans can’t name the three branches of government.

I suggest, however, that we also need to promote news literacy. The lack of knowledge about professional journalism demonstrates this need. Most people don’t understand the difference between straight news articles and col-

umns. They think a news article is biased when the reporter quotes someone who expresses an opinion they disagree with, and they tend to ignore how the same article quoted opinions they do agree with. But an article that quotes only one side of an issue is not a news article at all. It is an opinion article, and that is clearly identified as opinion in a newspaper that adheres to journalistic principles. This needs to be taught.

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Fundraiser begins to replace gazebo destroyed in fire at Courage Garden A ‘We need to put it back together,’ originator of garden said

HOW TO DONATE To donate to the effort to rebuild the garden, visit victimoutreach.org and click the green button labeled “Donate Now Through givingfirst. org.” In the special instructions field, type in that you want the money toward the rebuilding of the garden.

BY PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO PALBANIBURGIO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For 25 years, the Courage Garden has provided hope, healing and restoration to residents of Jefferson County.

The garden’s caretakers are now trying to return the favor after a central portion of it was destroyed by a fire that is still being investigated as arson.

Vista Exline, who first proposed that a garden to honor victims of violent crime be created in Jeffco in 1994, said she is still devastated about the fire, which destroyed a gazebo dedicated to a Sheriff ’s sergeant killed in the line of duty and damaged several trees planted in honor of other crime victims.

But she and the team at Victim Outreach Inc., where Exline served as the executive director until last month, have now turned their attention to bringing a new gazebo to the garden.

“The truth is it’s a really special sacred place for people,” Exline said.

“We need to put it back together.”

Victim Outreach Inc. is currently raising money for the new gazebo, which will be made out of wroughtiron rather than the cedar of the original.

“We decided that it would make sense to find something that’s not flammable,” said Exline. “When we first built this 25 years ago, we weren’t as worried about fire danger as we are now and the light rail wasn’t there.”

The arrival of the latter has contributed to what Exline calls a growing issue of homeless people who “do not have a place to be” and often end up occupying the garden and the area around it to sometimes destructive ends.

The gazebo will be produced by the 23rd Street Sculpture Garden Studio in Denver. Exline said the studio’s owners offered to provide it at a discount because they feel a connection to the garden as the result of a loss they experienced in their own lives.

“They brought their bid down $9,000 from where it started and

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The site of the former gazebo, which has been cleaned up since the fire.

A sign announcing the restoration of the trails at the Courage Garden.

A man sits on the bench near the gazebo.

said `we want to help you make this happen whatever we can do,’” said Exline. “That’s just an example of people’s commitment to making this happen.”

So far, Victim Outreach Inc. has raised about $5,000 of the $18,500 cost of the gazebo. Exline said she is hopeful the money will be raised in time for the gazebo to be installed in the spring, when Victims Outreach Inc. typically holds its annual Courage Walk at the garden.

After the fire, Exline and others also tried to save the seven or eight trees that were damaged in the fire. However, Exline said it is now looking like those trees will not be

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able to survive and will have to be removed.

“I don’t know what we’ll do about that,” she said. “Maybe we’ll put some bushes and other flowers in instead of replacing the trees so it’s not quite the secluded little spot it used to be and people are able to pay better attention to what’s going on over there.”

While the effort to rebuild the garden is now underway, Golden Police say they are still investigating the fire, which occurred on the night of Oct. 8.

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email on Dec. 2. “Witnesses, who are believed to be homeless, still need to be contacted for additional interviews, and the department hopes to bring the matter to a successful end in the coming months.”

But whatever its cause, Exline said the fire has only served to strengthen the poignancy of the garden and what it represents.“Dave Farley, a longtime Golden police officer who now works for the county facilities team said it best,” she said.

“He said `they can’t take away the foundation for this.’ And he’s not just talking just about the concrete foundation but the foundation for what this garden is.”

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“It’s a nice surprise,” he said. “I didn’t see it coming. I also teach defensive tactics. Teaching and being a detective are the two things I love the most about doing this job.”

He was proud that Decker had described him as real — that he wasn’t just another cop, to the two survivors of the case he was nominated for.

“That meant a lot to me because that’s kind of what I’ve made my career on, just being myself and also being an officer and not having to separate the two,” he said. “I probably learned more about being a good detective because I was given experience in human trafficking cases. For about 6 and a half years now, I’ve had experience with them.

I’m not officially assigned to the team, but I’ve been a go-to for them, when they happen.”

Brunner talked about the many facets of trafficking cases — domestic violence, drugs, assault and sometimes a runaway component.

“I’ve only dealt with cases involving sex-trafficking, but in the cases of juveniles especially, if it’s a runaway, they’re running from home and they’re often running from us,” he said. “So, starting from there, and then factoring in whatever they have to do to survive on the street, that someone’s forcing them to do, they’re not socialized to want my help, or their family’s help.”

The case Decker nominated him for lasted more than 18 months.

Detective Jeremiah Brunner stands for a portrait in front of Arvada City Hall.

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Much of that time was spent forging a relationship of trust with the victims, convincing them not only that he wanted to help them, but that he could help. Brunner says building trust is something incredibly important, but it takes time. He said he learned it by working with victim’s advocates in trafficking and domestic violence cases.

“It’s an approach I take to all of my cases now, but I had to learn it through trafficking. I had to learn how important an advocate is to those survivors and how important it is for me to just be a person who cares and really work for the victim,” he said.“It’s changed my entire career and how I examine cases, how I talk to people on my cases and my goal for what I think is a successful case. Everything’s changed because of that.”

Patrol Officer Aden Jones, Golden Police Department,was the recipi-

ent of the Patrol Officer of the Year Award. Russell said while detectives work specific, assigned cases, patrol officers are tied into the community, driving the streets and working with the people who live in the neighborhoods.

She said Jones was doing exactly that, when he pulled over a driver he suspected might be committing domestic violence against his passenger, after observing suspicious behavior. The case against the driver was filed and ultimately, he was convicted on several serious charges.

Russell said it’s that dedication that impressed Deputy D.A. Chris Ponce. Speaking at the awards luncheon, Ponce, whose office prosecuted the case, said he’d never seen

such diligence. He talked about the thoroughness of the officer’s notes and his testimony at trial, which he described as “awe inspiring.” Ponce said the jury was able to make their decision entirely based on Jones’ testimony due to his extraordinary preparedness. Officer Jones could not be reached for comment.

The First Judicial District is comprised of Jefferson and Gilpin counties and has thirteen law enforcement agencies, including eleven police departments, and two sheriffs’ offices.

The awards, designed to honor exemplary law enforcement officers and thank them for service to the community and dedication to the cause of justice, have been given out for the last six years.

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Two new builds and a fixer-upper ing will include restaurants, shopping, apartments, hotels, recreation and public spaces. The development is a public-private partnership with transportation infrastructure and improved access to the area constructed by a private company for Longs Peak Metropolitan District and managed by Evergreen Development with oversight by CDOT.The first phase added I-70 westbound ramps at Clear Creek Drive, just north of 32nd Avenue. A Kum & Go fuel and convenience store is currently under construction. Outlook Clear Creek, a 310-unit luxury apartment community, Harvest Village, a retail and restaurant development and Foothills Credit Union have also been announced as tenants of Clear Creek Crossing.

The latest on new retail, hospitality and residential projects underway on the west side

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Three projects taking place within a few miles of each other add up to a lot of new retail, residential and rehab being built between west Crown Hill and Applewood.

It’s getting hard to find places in the metro area not under some type of construction. The west side of town is no exception. Here’s the latest progress report.

Gold’s Marketplace

The neighborhood shopping plaza at the corner of 26th Avenue and Kipling Street is in the first phase of redevelopment. Chris Haugen, President of White Construction Group, the firm doing the work, says the bulk of what’s happening now is site infrastructure upgrades, with utilities, landscaping, curb and gutter improvements, sidewalks and street lighting taking center stage. Haugen says these improvements should be completed

by January, when the next stage of the rehab — external work on the building — will get underway. He thinks the property will soon be a

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The Clear Creek Crossing development site in the Applewood Wheat Ridge.

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landmark spot for the community to gather at the south entrance to Wheat Ridge.

Developer Adam Radcliffe, Principal and Founder of Outpost Investments, whose company recently acquired the property, said he’ll be making exciting announcements regarding the future of the center in January. In the meantime, their website includes artist’s renderings of a vibrant, modern structure that blends in with the area’s mid-century ethos and a description referencing quality design and thoughtful

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December 10, 2020

Special legislative session yields help for area food banks With Covid relief stalled in D.C., Colorado lawmakers take action

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Last week’s three-day special legislative session, also referred to the First Extraordinary session, called for by Governor Jared Polis, brought needed COVID-19 relief to Coloradans in several areas, including combating food insecurity. Overall, the session resulted in $300 million in spending with 10 bills being passed on a bipartisan basis. Of that money, $5 million will go to fund HB20B-1003.

The bill, sponsored in the House by Representatives Lisa Cutter (D) and Rod Bockenfeld (R), and in the Senate by Senators Tammy Story (D) and Dennis Hisey (R), states the Covid-19 pandemic has created food insecurity in the state at levels three times higher than pre-pandemic levels. And that food

pantries across the state have seen between two and six times the number of people coming in for food assistance, many for the first time.

Funding from the bill will provide grants to help more than 150 food pantries purchase healthy, local food to feed up to 300,000 Coloradans. The bill also allows food banks to use a portion of the funds to defray some of the indirect costs they’re facing — things like increased storage capacity, the need for additional refrigeration units, heating for people waiting or volunteering outside and increased transportation costs.

Rep. Cutter cited at survey by nonprofit Hunger Free Colorado, that says 1 in 3 Coloradans have seen a drop in income and 1 in 8 skip or cut back on meals every week.

“It’s shocking to me,” Cutter said. “It’s not getting better. It could be a really bad winter and we need to get food into the hands of people who need it as quickly as possible.”

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However, JCOS has first agreed to work with the city of Golden to determine proper land use for the sight.

“Before any type of request for proposals or courting of any developer occurs it is important to determine land uses that the city of Golden feels are important for the former amusement park sight,” said Golden Senior Planner Cory Miller.

The Survey

The survey began by asking the respondents which of the following four categories of uses they felt were most and least appropriate for Heritage Square: large scale destination commercial uses, including hotels, movie theaters or a mall; office park uses; light industrial flex-space uses such as warehouse and research and development spaces or heavy-industrial uses, such as chemical labs and sheet metal shops.

Of the four options, 51% of the 34 respondents expressed a preference for light industrial flex uses while 30% preferred office park uses. Conversely, 48% cited heavy industrial uses as most inappropriate while 40% said large scale commercial uses.

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and views; new open space amenities.

Access to trails and preservation of open spaces and views tied for the most votes while new open space amenities received about 25 percent fewer.

Respondents were also able to suggest their own ideas for appropriate uses.

The most popular suggestion was a grocery store.

“Grocery stores might be hard because they are really looking for a critical mass of rooftops within 360 degrees of a proposed location,” said Miller. “But we will absolutely pass that on.”

There were also several suggestions for both a brewery or a solar garden, which planner Rick Muriby said would likely fall into light industrial uses.

Next steps

Open Space

One of the parcels received by JCOS in the exchange is Bachman Farms, which is a 5.69-acre property located just to the north of Heritage Square. That parcel will likely be turned over to the city of Golden with the stipulation that it be used for “open space.”

Miller said the city’s planning department is in talks with JCOS about what they deem qualifies as open space use. Golden will likely begin seeking feedback on what specifically to do with the parcel next year.

When the city of Golden conducted its first citizen survey on Heritage Square earlier this year, residents expressed a strong preference for open space as an appropriate use for the property, Miller said.

In response respondents were asked to choose which of the following three options for integrating open space use into a redevelopment of Heritage Square would be the most important: access to trails; preservation of open spaces

Miller said the city was planning to use the data to think about how we can explore these concepts further” in preparation for another public meeting where the city would present more concrete concepts for the space to residents.

He said Jefferson County Open Space will likely also hold their own public input process prior to the sale of the site, which will likely not happen for at least a year.

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RENAME

later connected with Spitler, who provided guidance on filing an official petition.

While it’s been filed at the federal level, Spitler said this petition and any others to rename Colorado features will be referred to the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board.

The state advisory board, which was disbanded in 2016 and reformed earlier this year, makes a recommendation and the final decision rests with the U.S. Board of Geographic Names.

Spitler believed the state advisory board would start evaluating all the pending petitions in the first half of 2021, and hoped that would allow the federal board to decide on the Mount Blue Sky petition before 2022.

In addition to the tribes’ suggested replacement name, there are at least three others for Mount Evans, Wheelock said.

Mount Rosalie was the name landscape painter and first-known summiter Albert Bierstadt gave the peak in honor of his future wife,

and was the mountain’s unofficial name until 1895.

Mount Soule would be in honor of U.S. Army Captain Silas Soule, who refused to participate in the Sand Creek Massacre.

Mount Cheyenne-Arapaho would be in honor of the tribes who were devastated by the massacre and who once called Colorado home.

The local level When the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau shared news of the Mount Blue Sky petition on its Facebook page last week, the comments demonstrated Coloradans’ mixed feelings about renaming the mountain.

Many felt changing the name was a drastic measure and said the name should be left alone, commenting that it would always be Mount Evans to them.

Some, however, were in favor, saying it was reasonable given Evans’ involvement in the Sand Creek Massacre. A few commented the name was appropriate given how prominently blue the sky can be at

the summit, while others wondered whether it could be restored to whatever name the local tribes first called it, such as Alaska’s Denali that was previously named Mount McKinley.

Wheelock said he knew residents on both sides of the issue, but wasn’t sure whether Clear Creek was more for or against renaming Mount Evans.

If any of the petitions are approved, signage, maps and emergency services equipment will have to be updated. While the U.S. Forest Service would see greater expenses, Wheelock said the county has estimated it’d cost about $1,000 to replace signage and update maps if both Mount Evans and Squaw Pass and its related items are renamed.

Of the four petitions he’s aware of, he said Mount Blue Sky is his personal favorite, and based on what he knows now, he would vote to support the Mount Blue Sky petition. However, he wants to discuss the matter with his fellow commissioners and the public first, and hear whether the Ute Tribes — who once lived in Clear Creek — had a preference.

“For 125 years, we’ve memorialized the name of the man that authorized (the Sand Creek Massacre),” he said. “… When I’m on that mountain, that name means little to me. … But, that name means more to the people who still carry that pain in their hearts.”

Mosqueda added that, in petitioning to change the name, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are not looking to change history, but rather ensure that it’s told truthfully.

“I think everybody would be better off looking at a mountain that doesn’t have shame or hurt to it,” he said, “because it’s such a beautiful place.”

the level of commitment on both sides of the aisle in getting the legislation passed.

Thai Nguyen is the founder of Kaizen Food Rescue, and member of the Colorado Food Pantry Network. She said network members including herself had written letters to state legislators to encourage them to pass it. Kaizen is feeling the strain of higher demand and Federal money dwindling. With the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP USDA) set to end Dec.31, Nguyen said Kaizen will have to serve less food to families. She’s concerned

they may even have to temporarily shutter a few of their pop-up food share locations until the next round of CFAP can be approved, something not likely to happen until the new administration is in place.

In the meantime, Nguyen says Food Bank of the Rockies is working to supply partner agencies like Kaizen with produce and milk pallets to help ease the transition between federal funds running out and the newly passed state grants kicking in.

In Kaisen’s case, a Nourishing Neighbors grant from the Albert-

sons Companies Foundation has also helped fill the gap.

“We are hoping to be awarded with this grant (from the newly passed bill) to help continue and sustain our emergency food programs throughout the ebb and flow of this pandemic,” Nguyen said.

Kaizen, in collaboration with Adelante Jeffco, Jefferson County, Sysco and Food Bank of the Rockies operates the weekly pop-up food share, El Mercado Para Todos at the Arvada Head Start location every Saturday afternoon and other popups across the metro area.

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automatically reminds his community of the massacre and the hurt it has caused even generations later.

Meanwhile, the proposed name is significant to both tribes as the Arapaho were known as the Blue Sky People among other tribes, and the Cheyenne have an annual renewal of life ceremony called Blue Sky, Mosqueda described.

Paul Spitler, The Wilderness Society’s director of public policy, emphasized that this is the only petition submitted by the tribes and he felt it was important to give it deference because of Evans’ role in the Sand Creek Massacre.

“The name Mount Blue Sky is much more fitting for such a landmark,” Spitler continued. “It recognizes the very people that Governor Evans sought to destroy.”

Clear Creek Commissioner Randy Wheelock said the county is able to register support or non-support for any petition to rename Mount Evans, and he wanted to ensure local stakeholders are able to submit their input.

Wheelock said the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to have a work session to discuss the issue either Dec. 15 or Dec. 22.

The process Mosqueda said his community started working on this process about a year ago, as Americans became more willing to remove insensitive names and symbols so as to promote equality.

The tribes first submitted a resolution to Congress as they weren’t sure how the process worked, and

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She said provisions in the original bill HB20-1422, passed in the last regular session of 2020, emphasized purchasing from Colorado farmers and ranchers.HB20B-1003 mentions buying local as well and Cutter is hopeful that can be done, where possible, while stressing that need is critical and the importance of timely purchasing and distribution.

Cutter said she was pleased with

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December 10, 2020

Police warn residents to be vigilant of porch pirates after sting arrest Rise in online orders followed by rise in porch theft

TIPS FOR STOPPING PORCH PIRACY

• Have your items delivered to a secure location — a workplace or home of a neighbor you trust and know will be home at the time of delivery.

• Sign up for services such as Amazon garage delivery, package alerts, US Post Office mail verification notifications.

• Have items delivered to Amazon delivery boxes in your area.

• Get a doorbell or security camera that can monitor your front porch.

- Golden Police Department

BY PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO PALBANIBURGIO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to holiday shopping, there’s nothing easier than picking out exactly what you want online and seeing it show up at your door a few days later. That’s especially true during a pandemic, when even popping up into the mall comes with no small degree of risk.

The only problem? All those packages can make easy prey for “porch pirates” who are also aware of the increased popularity of online shopping.

According to the consulting firm Deloitte, consumers are looking to spend a higher share of their gift budget online than ever before with 73% of consumers planning to have gifts delivered this year, up from 62% in 2019.

Meanwhile, a November survey

by InsuranceQuotes.com found that 7% of Americans report having a package stolen since the start of the pandemic in March.

It all adds up to a potential perfect holiday storm for potential porch pirates, and one that Golden police say residents should be wary of after a sting operation they conducted in the city led them to a suspect who they now believe to have stolen at least two packages.

According to a press release, police planted several packages with tracking devices and planted them

A still from surveillance video showing a suspect taking a package from the lobby of an apartment building in Golden. The package was placed as part of a sting operation and COURTESY PHOTO outfitted with a tracking device.

around the city and had investigators monitor them for two days.

One suspect stole two packages from a location. Police followed the tracking device but found the suspect car had been abandoned, with an additional stolen package found inside. They say they have identified a suspect and are planning to charge them soon.

While the success of the sting operation shows that porch piracy definitely happens in Golden, Sgt. Drew Williams of the Golden police said it is a hard crime understanding of using stats.

That’s because police do not keep stats for “porch piracy” specifically but instead log such crimes as either burglaries or thefts depending on where the package was taken from and whether it is on outside, such as on a porch, or behind a door as it

might be in an apartment building.

However, department data shows that both burglaries and “other thefts” were both up this year from 2019 by about 7.6% with one month still to go. Williams notes that motor vehicle theft, another crime associated with more time spent at home, is also up 45% from last year.

Sgt. Denise Mehnert said porch piracy tends to “come in spurts” as one thief might commit several such robberies but do not tend to follow any consistent pattern. Mehnert also said such thefts tend to not be concentrated in specific neighborhoods.

“It’s one of those crimes of opportunity and a lot of times people just follow delivery trucks,” said Mehnert. “Another thing we see is suspects just canvassing neighborhoods looking for packages and then they will drive by a house, seek a

package and come back.”

Another challenge is that people who are the victim of such thefts often do not think it is worth reporting them to police given what they perceive as the low likelihood their package will be found.

However, both Mehnert and Williams said people should take the time to report such thefts as officers sometimes come across packages and stolen goods during traffic stops and other operations and goods can only be recovered if they are reported.

It is also important for crimes to be reported because it helps them to know how much package theft is occurring, Mehnert added.

“Generally, people are very good at reporting these in the neighborhood chat groups but not so much to the cops,” said Williams. “Someone could be taking the most minor package but they could lead to the apprehension of someone who maybe took the $2,000 item off a porch a neighborhood over and if they don’t report it we can’t string those together.”

Safer shopping tips STAFF REPORT

If heading out to shop this holiday season, the Wheat Ridge Police Department offers some tips to avoid being the victim of theft.

• Thieves often break car windows or punch locks to gain access to items left in plain view.

• So make sure doors are always locked, even when in the driveway or making a quick stop of curbside

pick-up.

• Park vehicles in well-lit, hightraffic areas and away from larger vehicles or shrubs.

• Thieves target cars parked in isolated areas in order to “work” without drawing attention.

• Do not keep any items — including a purse or wallet, cell phone, computer bag or gift bags in plain view as these clearly visible items can catch the eye of a thief. Stow

and secure all items prior to leaving the car. Also, be sure to remove any portable accessories, such as GPS units and stereo faceplates, when leaving the car.

• Stay alert and watchful of surroundings when walking to the car.

Look for suspicious behavior of those nearby. Keep an eye out for what’s going on and not what’s on the cell phone.

• Don’t overfill arms with bags or

It pays to shop for

packages. Keep a hand free for keys which can be used in self defense if necessary.

• Lock the car once getting inside, especially if needing to make a call or check messages before heading home.

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December 10, 2020

Holiday fire safety advice from the pros Simple tips and reminders to keep your season merry

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The holidays are here and in a year like no other, some things remain a constant. Risk of home fires (excluding wildfire) goes up.

According to data compiled by the National Fire Protection Association, the number one cause of home fires every year is cooking, which caused an average of 172,900 reported home structure fires per year (49% of all reported home fires in the US) from 20142018. These fires resulted in an average of 550 civilian deaths per year. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve trail only Thanksgiving with the highest number of home fires caused by cooking each year.

To prevent cooking fires, experts advise cooking with caution, avoiding cooking when you’ve consumed alcohol or are tired. Stay in the kitchen while frying, boiling, grilling or broiling. And checking on food, baking or roasting in an oven, frequently. It’s also important to keep things like oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging and towels away from the stovetop. To extinguish a small grease fire, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turn off the burner. For an oven fire, they recommend turning off the heat and leaving the oven door closed.

Erin Bravo, Community Education Specialist at West Metro Fire Rescue says the department relies on statistics the NFPA provides when discussing seasonal risks.

Aside from kitchen fires, the NFPA reports that on average, during the same 2014-2018 timeframe, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 930 home fires each year caused by decorations and Christmas trees. Decorations accounting for nearly 83% of those fires. The resulting destruction was significant with an estimated four deaths, 44 injuries and $21 million in property damage each year.

When decorating, the NFPA advises people to choose flame resistant or retardant decorations, keeping lit candles away from decorations

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FIRE SAFETY TIPS Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed.

Turn off all light strings and decorations when leaving or going to bed.

Do not overload or “chain” extension cords.

Immediately stop using any decoration or extension cord when splits in the safety coating.

Keep children and pets away from lit candles.

Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.

Ensure live trees have ample water, and throw them away before they get too dry.

or other flammable items and being sure to replace worn or broken strings of lights. Using clips instead of nails to hang lights to prevent damage to cords is also a good tip.

Candles make up a risk category of their own, with an estimated 21 home candle fires reported each day, across the country, between 20142018. Some 60% of candle fires started when a candle was too close to something flammable like furniture, mattresses, curtains or decorations.

According to the NFPA, candle fires peak in December, with January coming in second for highest monthly totals. Christmas Day has the highest number of candle fires, with almost three times the daily average and the risk of candles catching home decorations on fire

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jumps from 4% during the period from January through November to 12% in December.

The NFPA says other causes like Fireworks contribute to holiday fire risks as well. Fireworks used in the five day stretch between Dec. 30 Jan. 3 account for 10% of all yearly fireworks fires, with the most occurring on New Year’s Day. Not all seasonal fires are related to the holidays. Chilly weather and increased use of space heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and wood stoves contribute to the numbers. NFPA data show half of annual home heat-

ing fires are reported in the months of December, January and February.

They recommend keeping anything flammable at least three-feet away from heating equipment, never using your oven to heat your home and making sure heating equipment is professionally installed and up to code. They also advise having chimneys cleaned and inspected every year, and making sure to turn off portable heaters when leaving a room or going to bed.

Lastly, NFPA advises you test smoke alarms in your home at least once a month.

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From one’s perspective, two’s a crowd QUIET DESPERATION

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ew remember Love, a 1960s Los Angeles rock band. They had a number of minor hits, including “My Little Red Book,” “7 and 7 Is,” and “Alone Again Or.” “Alone Again Or” was released in January 1968. It initially peaked nationally at 123, but went as high as No. 7 where I was: in Los Angeles.

It’s worth a listen as a background to this column.

Hearing it now, I’m back in college — and, as now, living alone.

According to data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2018, “There are an estimated 35.7 million single-person households in the United States.”

That’s one-third of us.

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Growing up in suburban neighborhoods, I don’t recall many single-person households.

It’s likely the majority in my area now live in townhomes and condominiums.

I’m a single-person home owner and I live right next to one, but I don’t think there’s another on the block.

Why do so many of us live alone? Lots of reasons.

I prefer it. There are no compromises or conflicts. None.

There were conflicts in our home when I was a teenager. Plenty.

The atmosphere was invariably tense.

Why did my mother and father remain together? That’s what couples did back then. They stayed together through thick and thin and more thin.

I had a front row seat to “All in the Acrimony.”

While I prefer to live alone, many don’t, but do because of the loss of a loved one, or because their children have grown up and departed.

For those and others for whom the holidays might be particularly difficult to face alone this year, a recent article in The New York Times had a few suggestions.

Ivy Kwong said, “Plan ahead. Don’t wait until the holiday is upon you to make a plan. Come up with something you’ll do on the day of the holiday: bake cookies, order take-out, work on a jigsaw puzzle, binge a podcast, watch your favorite movie.”

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Lean into those helpful holiday traditions

S

o, this week I started in on a ritual that I’ve observed for, oh, probably about the last 12 years. I started watching, on Netflix, HITTING through the sequence of West HOME Wing Christmas episodes as I work out. I know, it’s kinda dumb, but over the course of seven seasons, West Wing had four episodes in which Christmas played a significant part of the Michael Alcorn story line, and two other episodes in which Christmas was an incidental element. From these I have learned one of my favorite parables, found a version of “O Holy Night” that is unique and wonderful, and learned one of my favorite explanations I’ve ever heard for fatherhood, particularly where it regards daughters.

But, more important than the things I’ve gleaned from them is the idea that watching these episodes sets my brain in a certain way that helps me remember the joy of this season.

Of course, shortly after this sequence, I begin the movies: Die Hard (yes, it is), Scrooged, and It’s a Wonderful Life. And, along with that, the readings: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. And the music is perpetually in the background.

I’ve noticed, as I go around the neighborhood, that people seem to have put up their light displays earlier this year. That radio station

started playing Christmas music back in late August, I think. And I was at the grocery store late at night on Halloween as they were already changing the displays over to Christmas.

We all know that this season brings out something different. As Bill Murray says, for a little while each year, we all laugh a little easier, we all smile a little more, and, for a while, we are the people we always hoped we would be.

I know there are people who think all of that is too early. That the season is already challenging and extending it like that only diminishes the specialness of it.

But I disagree. I think, if anything, that this world and all of its darkness absolutely cries out for the Season of Light to begin and to last as long as it can. And especially this year, with all that’s been taken away from us, I think it’s altogether important that we enjoy this season and bask in its beauty.

And maybe the trick, if you’re having a hard time this year, is to find a ritual that changes your mindset.

Maybe it’s making a concerted effort to sit down and watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” or take the time to drive some of the neighborhoods at night to look at the lights. Or simply make a playlist of your favorite music from this time of year and listen to it while just sitting still.

Or do something, make some effort, to create something of beauty over the next two weeks. Doesn’t have to be anything anybody else

sees or hears — just do some small thing that adds to the beauty of the world. And, yeah, that doesn’t have to be artistic: do something nice for somebody, anonymously. Make it like “magic.”

Enjoy it. 2020 will be over soon; the pandemic will be over soon; life is going to be normal again. End this year with an act of beautiful defiance! *** In case you haven’t noticed, the University of Colorado (my alma mater) is having a surprisingly good football season, going undefeated through their first four games. And they’re doing it by doing things differently than anybody else: in the pass-happy PAC 12, CU is running the ball and pounding their opponents into submission. The same thing used to work for Air Force many years ago: be the only team that does things a certain way, go against the grain, and you can win a lot of games.

There’s a lesson in there, somewhere, I think. *** Also, how about congratulations for Wheat Ridge’s own Dave Logan, who just won his 10th(!) 5A state championship as a coach. I think the guy might have a future in football…

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Charon’s Blade,” is available at Amazon.com, on Kindle, or through MichaelJAlcorn.com.” His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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Realize you are amazing and watch what happens next

ere we are, four weeks out from ringing in another New Year. Many of us can’t wait to put 2020 in the rearview mirror. These last 11 months are difficult to describe in one word, it’s even hard to describe them in just a few words without WINNING finding something WORDS negative, sad, or troubling to say, so yes, the rearview mirror analogy could be an excellent way to try and put it all behind us.

However, it’s only a good strategy if we make sure that we can shift our focus Michael Norton on what is in front of us, not only on what’s behind us.

“See, when you drive home today, you’ve got a big windshield on the front of your car. And you’ve got a little bitty rearview mirror.

And the reason the windshield is so large and the rearview mirror is so small is because what’s happened in your past is not near

as important as what’s in your future.” - Joel Osteen Success is a funny thing as we can see others succeeding where we feel like we have not. Whatever they touch turns to gold. They simply have a knack for being successful at whatever they endeavor to do. Even in a difficult COVID year, they were still able to meet with success. What’s the difference? The difference is in the way we see ourselves.

It can become very easy to only see or recognize the mistakes we have made or the unfortunate events that have happened around us. And the weight of carrying those makes it impossible to see ourselves succeeding at anything.

The rearview mirror becomes our lens of failure even though that big windshield of opportunity is right there in front of us. And as Zig Ziglar said, “Failure is an event and not a person. Yesterday really did end last night.” Here’s the thing, I do not know you, but I do know that you are amazing and not a failure. I know this because someone who only sees themselves as failing would have

SMITH

“I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.”

As it is now, I have the mobility and the health to live alone. The day may come when I have neither. Then what?

Kwong, I’m planning ahead.

There’s one more level to living alone and that’s living alone without love. That’s something I won’t kid about.

In my case, I have a sufficient number of friends who care about me.

And I have Harry. To paraphrase Friedrich Nietzsche, life without Harry would be a mistake. I’d get me one if I were you.

My mailbox is always open, if someone could use a holiday pen pal.

The “delicious solitude” quote is Albert Einstein’s.

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Kwong is a Seattle-based marriage and family therapist who specializes in healing codependency and intergenerational trauma.

I think doing any of those things as a plan would accentuate a perception of isolation. I might be wrong.

In the same article, Ayanna Abrams, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in creating healthy relationships, encourages singles to “Accept whatever feelings bubble up.”

I guess that means you should stay off the roof and go easy on the Smirnoff.

Living alone means I do everything around here. The laundry, yardwork, all the shopping, vacuuming. I reset the pins and thaw the goose.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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already given up and stopped reading this column two paragraphs ago.

The biggest life-changing lesson for me happened when someone encouraged me to see myself differently. I had a mentor who taught me to take an inventory of my talents and skills, which was helpful. But the better exercise was to make an honest assessment of the gaps in my talents and skills so that I could take the time and make the effort to improve my situation. It’s fair to say that it was humbling to admit my shortcomings, but it was also freeing and inspiring. Recognizing that the only difference in looking in the rearview mirror instead of the massive windshield in front of me, was the belief in myself.

The way we see ourselves is the way we will see our future. If the past feels like a boat anchor, we need to cut the chain. Because the way we see our past is not nearly as important as the way we see our future. And our future begins with the way we see and believe in ourselves. And we are amazing.

With just a few weeks to go in

the year, this is an excellent time to take an inventory of who we are and our capacity for accomplishment. It’s a fantastic time to look through the windshield, understanding that it is more about what happens next than what has happened in the past. As a matter of fact, Clemson University football coach Dabo Swinney, says it this way, “No matter what’s behind us in the rearview mirror, it’s always about what’s next.”

How about you? What’s your role in what happens next? Are you looking at what has happened, or are you focused on what can happen? And I may not know you personally, but I do know that you are amazing and I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com. Just remember that when we can believe in ourselves and our role in what happens next, it really will be a better than good week.

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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Following his marriage to Doris Pearl Tiger in 1948, George worked as an insurance salesman for MetLife until his retirement. He began a second career at Evander Childs High School in the Bronx, operating the school store. He and his family enjoyed peaceful summers at the Eby farm in Gordonville, Pennsylvania, where they vacationed for decades.

George and Doris moved to Lakewood, Colorado in 1996. Doris, his wife of 52 years, passed away in 2000. George moved into Lakewood’s Eaton Senior Community in 2009, where he enjoyed many friendships and community life, including a memorable 100th birthday party in 2019.

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Here is a list of outdoor skate rinks that are open — and two that are closed.

Rink at the Rock, Castle Rock ABOUT: The covered ice rink in downtown Castle Rock is open through Feb. 15. The rink is reserved for private sessions MondayWednesday.

WHERE: 414 Perry St., Castle Rock OPEN SKATE HOURS: Thursday 4-8 p.m.; Friday 4-8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-

5 p.m.

COST: Adult (12 and up), $10; child (11 and under) $8; skate rental, $4 MASKS: Required to be worn while skating.

Highly encouraged in waiting areas.

RESERVATION: Not required.

WEBSITE: www. downtowncastlerock. com/rink-at-the-rock-1

Discovery Park Ice Trail, Parker

Outdoor skating a holiday refuge amid pandemic

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ryan Rankin did his best to keep up with his daughter on the ice. Alora, the Ponderosa High School sophomore, darted around the Parker Ice Trail Dec. 3, at times lapping her father.

Alora egged on her father, urging him to try synchronized spins as they glided around the short loop at Discovery Park. Bryan relished the daddy-daughter time.

“I feel extremely blessed we even have a place like this to go to because I know a lot of cities don’t have an ice-skating rink, especially outdoors and as nice as this one,” Alora said. “Also, amid COVID, it’s nice that we’re still able to come have an outlet.”

The ice trail at Discover Park is one of only a handful of outdoor ice rinks still open following the level red public health orders. Masks are not required to skate, but capacity is limited.

In order to skate, visitors must fill out a registration form online and schedule a reservation two days in advance. Visitors can request a spot in a two-hour time slot. The trail is open through the winter. For more information, visit ParkerRec.com.

Mary Colton, Parker’s parks and recreation SEE SKATING, P15

Alora Rankin smiles skating with her father, Bryan, at the Discovery Park Ice Trail in downtown Parker Dec. 3.

The skating loop is available by reservation only, and is one of a few outdoor ice rinks still open following level red public health orders.

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ABOUT: An outdoor, loop ice trail in downtown Parker, open through the winter.

WHERE: 20115 Mainstreet, Parker OPEN SKATE HOURS: Monday-Friday 5-9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

COST: Adult (11 and

up), $8; child (10 and under), $6; skate rental, $4 MASKS: Not required to be worn while skating.

RESERVATION: Required two days in advance online.

WEBSITE: www. parkerrec.com/1954/ Parker-Ice-Trail

Olde Town Arvada Ice Skating Rink, Arvada

“What we really focused on is: ‘What can we do, with the restrictions, to keep the holiday spirit alive?’”

Tom Quinn, executive director of Alameda Connects

ABOUT: The new, synthetic ice rink opened in Olde Town Arvada this fall to bring a little joy to people’s holiday season amid the pandemic.

WHERE: 57th and Old Wadsworth Avenue, Arvada OPEN SKATE HOURS: Sunday-Saturday noon-8 p.m. (Hours

subject to reservations).

COST: Adult (11 and up) $8; child (10 and under) $5. Ticket includes skate rental.

MASKS: Required at all times.

RESERVATIONS: Required for one-hour time slots. Online only.

Website: oldetownarvada.org/skating-rink/

Longmont Ice Pavilion, Longmont ABOUT: A seasonal, full-service ice facility offering public skating as well as private rentals throughout the winter.

WHERE: 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont OPEN SKATE HOURS: Monday 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3-5 p.m.; Tuesday 3-4:45 p.m.; Wednesday 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3-5:15 p.m.; Thursday 3-5:15

p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.6:15 p.m.; Saturday 12:15-6:15 p.m.; Sunday 1:15-6 p.m.

COST: Adult resident/nonresident (1854) $5.75/$7.25; youth resident/nonresident (11-17) $5/$5.75; child resident/nonresident (2-10) $4.50/$5.50; senior resident/nonresident (55 and up) $5/$5.75; tot (under 2) free.

Coming soon: Evergreen Lake, Evergreen ABOUT: The 55acre lake in the Rocky Mountain foothills is nationally renowned for its ice skating, and it is scheduled to return just before Christmas.

The tentative open date is Dec. 18, pending bad weather.

WHERE: 29612 Upper Bear Creed Road, Evergreen OPEN SKATE HOURS: Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m.; Saturday Dozens of skaters occupy the Parker Ice Trail during time blocks reserved two days in advance. The Ice Trail is open Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sundays, with special times for holidays. For more information, visit ParkerOnline.org.

8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

COST: Adult (19-59), $8; youth (4-18), $7; seniors (60 and up), $6; military, $6; tot (3 and under), free.

MASKS: Not required.

Reservations: Required by time slots.

Online only.

WEBSITE: www. evergreenrecreation. com/224/Ice-Skatingand-Hockey

Closed

The Rink at Belmar, Lakewood Streets of Southglenn Skating at the Cube, Centennial

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Miners Alley is a home four holiday theater

oliday theater is a big deal, as Len Matheo, executive and artistic director at Miners Alley Playhouse, well understands. He estimates that the theater makes about 25 percent of its yearly income in November and December. Additionally, the opportunities theater provides for connecting with friends and family are priceless.

“Normally we’d be doing five shows of `A Christmas Carol’ every week, and three-to-four- of `The Nutcracker,’ since we get people coming to holiday shows that don’t the rest of the year,” Matheo said.

“But theater is not dead, and we’ll be here for you, just like you’ve been here for us.”

For the holidays Miners Alley, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, is offering four ways for audiences to be entertained from the comfort and protection of their own homes.

The first brings Broadway-quality theater to living rooms thanks to a partnership with Onthestage - Tony Award-winning actor Jefferson Mays doing a one-man version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Tickets to this fantastic production run at about $50, but $20 goes directly to Miners Alley to keep the company running.

Those in search of something a little closer to home won’t want to miss “The Twelve Dates of Christmas,” a one-woman livestreamed show featuring Candace Joice (the Henry Award-nominated

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director, said in a Dec. 4 email that the ice loop is a winter activity that lends itself to being a safe, family atmosphere.

“With such limited recreational options available due to COVID-19, Discovery Park offers a unique opportunity to recreate outdoors for improved physical and mental health, which are so important to all of us right now,” Colton said.

But many communities aren’t so lucky.

The Rink at Belmar in Lakewood was forced to close after the state moved to level red orders Nov. 20.

The 7,000-square-foot rink at the Belmar Shopping Center is a popular spot for outdoor skating in any other year.

Tom Quinn, executive director of Alameda Connects, a business association for the Alameda corridor, said the organization is searching for new ways to give people a holiday feel despite closures and indoor shopping limitations.

“What we really focused on is: ‘What can we do, with the restrictions, to keep the holiday spirit

lead of “District Merchants”), directed by Kate Gleason (True West Award-winner for “Plaza Suite”).

The live-streamed show follows Joice’s Mary through a year in her life after her fiancé ends things Clarke Reader on Thanksgiving.

During the ensuing 12 months, she attempts to get back into the dating scene and discovers the power of the holidays.

“If you come into our theater now, we’re really set up like a TV studio. We’ve become very good at live streaming and take a lot of pride in that,” Matheo said. “Our technical team, led by Ray Bailey, have really become the stars of the show over here.”

Anyone missing Miners Alley’s take on “A Christmas Carol,” can check out a recording of last year’s production, featuring the indomitable Jim Hunt as Ebenezer Scrooge.

As a gift to the community for all its support, the show is available to stream for free.

Finally, Rory Pierce (the director of children’s programming at the theater) will be streaming an entry in the company’s popular Quarantine Cabaret series, entirely made up of holiday songs. Pierce will be accompanied by David Nehls.

“When people support us, we

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alive?’” Quinn said.

The shopping district will be decked out with holiday lights.

The City of Lakewood is holding its yearly lamp post decorating contest at Belmar Park Dec. 18.

Santa is making appearances at Belmar through Dec. 24 as well.

For details, visit BelmarColorado. com.

Arvada unveiled its synthetic ice rink this fall in Olde Town Square, thanks to the Arvada Business Improvement District. Executive Director Joe Hengstler told Colorado Community Community Media it was the perfect time to open a rink following the strife caused by the pandemic.

The Streets at SouthGlenn decided against putting up its annual ice-skating rink this year due to COVID-19 concerns and looks forward to bringing it back in 2021, according to a spokesperson for the shopping district.

Evergreen could open skating at Evergreen Lake Dec. 18, weather permitting, according to the city’s recreation department’s website.

Bryan Rankin, able to catch his breath at the Parker Ice Trail Dec. 3, is thankful just to spend time with his daughter on the ice.

“Hopefully, normalcy kicks in soon,” he said.

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spend that money on the creative work we do. Our main goal is to be in front of audiences’ eyes and stay relevant for our community,” Matheo said. “We’ve got something for everyone this season, all of which provides a feel for great Miners Alley theater at home.”

For information or tickets to any of the shows, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

FAC offers options for 46th Holiday Art Market

The Foothills Art Center’s annual Holiday Art Market is in its 46th year, and will look different this go-around.

The market will be open through Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Center, 809 15th St. in Golden. Shoppers must have a free reservation to shop. The Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, and Thursday is for members only.

If you’d prefer shopping from home, there’s a personal shopper experience available that pairs shoppers with a team member who will walk through the market via Zoom for 30 minutes and process your transaction at the end.

All the details are located at hwww.foothillsartcenter.org/blog/ hart-2020.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week - Emma Swift from her kitchen

Covering Bob Dylan has been

a thing as long as Bob Dylan has been around, but it has been a while since anyone did as skilled a job as Nashville’s (via Australia) Emma Swift on her tribute album, “Blonde On The Tracks.” Featuring contributions from Robyn Hitchcock and Wilco’s Patrick Sansone, underrated classics like “Queen Jane Approximately” and “You’re A Big Girl Now” take on new layers of loveliness and depth.

As a thank you for fan support this year, she’ll be livestreaming a free acoustic show from her very own kitchen. The concert will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 on Swift’s YouTube channel, which can be found at youtu.be/qEn7R668PhU.

Streaming style - Jagged Little Pill in NYC

At 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, Jagged Little Pill in NYC: A Broadway Reunion Concert - which reunites cast members and The Jagged Little Broadway Band - will be livestreamed for Denver audiences. The production was nominated for 15 Tony Awards this year.

In support of the #SaveOurStages movement, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. All tickets are available at https://bit. ly/38PZgZd. Clarke Reader’s column on culture apears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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Denver Christkindl Market is rare holiday holdout Fixture of season returns downtown as pandemic has limited number of celebrations

BY HANNAH METZGER THE DENVER GAZETTE

As one of the city’s last remaining holiday celebrations, the Denver Christkindl Market is trying to keep the magic alive for the community while supporting small businesses.

The annual event has brought German and European holiday traditions to Denver for 20 years with local and international small business vendors. And it’s one of the city’s only celebrations not canceled

by COVID-19.

“People are out here to support the market. They want to make sure we can come back next year,” said William Reed with the GermanAmerican Chamber of Commerce, which runs the market.

This year, the market was moved from Skyline Park to a 60,000-squarefoot section of Civic Center Park to allow for social distancing and a one-way directional flow. The market is also imposing 75-guest maximum capacity in each of its two zones.

Reed said the market is now almost always at capacity with people regularly waiting up to an hour and a half on the weekends just to enter.

With other iconic celebrations,

such as Colorado Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and the Parade of Lights, being modified or canceled, Reed said the market is more important to the holiday season than ever.

“There’s nothing to do and this is an opportunity for them to go outside,” Reed said. “It’s a really magical experience in a way that you can’t access this year.”

Besides just holiday fun, this year the market is also providing essential funds for numerous small businesses.

The market hosts dozens of small businesses including Björn’s Honey, Unique Glass Ornaments, Chocoidea, Corey’s Chocolate, Winterborn Alpaca, Burton’s Maplewood Farms, Travel Posters, Wise Elk and Bob’s Roasted Nuts.

Bob Stephens with Bob’s Roasted Nuts said the Christkindl Market is his business’s only event this year that hasn’t been cancelled.

“We are very thankful to have the opportunity to make a living and have some sense of normalcy throughout the holiday season,” said Stephens, who has participated in the market since 2011.

This is the first year that Corey’s Chocolate has been a part of the market. Corey Crespi said his 3-year-old business relies on in-person events like farmers markets and festivals to get by.

“This market is very important to us,” Crespi said. “We have invested significantly in this market and we believe it will be a huge success …

We are excited to be vendors in such a well-established and successful Christmas market.”

However, the market is still facing challenges.

Luca Modolo from Chocoidea said his sales are down 50% compared to last year. He said Chocoidea’s sales during the market are of “vital importance” to the business’s success.

The Germany-based chocolate store has been traveling to Denver since 2017 to participate in the market.

“I had extreme difficulties and risked a lot … to be able to be present in Denver,” Modolo said. “It took considerable efforts, not only economic.”

Bob’s Roasted Nuts also expressed trouble with not being allowed to pass out samples due to COVID-19.

And Wise Elk said it was very difficult for them to find staff this year because of fear of contact.

Reed said though all of the market’s huts are being utilized this year, most with returning vendors, the market lost some of its regulars over COVID-19 economic impacts.

Reed said a Danish pastry vendor that usually has a triple booth at the market had to drop out entirely.

“This is the only chance to make the money this year and they’re really reliant on it,” Reed said.

In addition to helping fund the vendors’ businesses, the annual market is also essential to the German American Chamber of Commerce.

Reed said the market is one of

the only fundraising events for the chamber and its main source of revenue. And while sales are being made, they’re noticeably lower than previous years.

The success of this year’s market could make or break the market’s ability to return in future years.

And for some, that would mean devastating the culture of Denver.

Astrid and Mario Hausdoerfer from Unique Glass Ornaments said to them, the market is about preserving tradition.

The Hausdoerfers have sold their handmade German glass ornaments at the market since 2009. They have watched the market grow year by year and are always enamored by watching people experience their culture.

“Our markets are more than a place to have an income,” the Hausdoerfers said. “The main thing is we can keep our five-generation tradition of glassblowing. We can keep a very old profession.”

“We can have a flourishing city only if we use it. So come out to the Christkindl Market to keep traditions.”

The Christkindl Market market will be open until Dec. 23. Admission is free.

The market is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Beginning Dec. 17, it will close at 9 p.m. every day.

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Heightened anxiety, depression test communities COVID-19 pandemic erodes mental health across state

CALL FOR HELP Whatever you are going through, crisis counselors and professionally trained peer specialists are available to help. Call the Colorado Crisis Service hotline at 1-844493-TALK (8255). There is no wrong reason to reach out.

BY TINA GRIEGO AND SUSAN GREENE COLORADO NEWS COLLABORATIVE

On Denver’s west side, an elderly man had been managing his solitude just fine until the COVID-19 pandemic hit, taking with it what social life he had and leaving in its place a loneliness he had not felt for years. Not far from his house, a young woman fights panic attacks after COVID-19 killed her grandfather and landed her in the hospital.

Now, she fears the virus will come for her again and this time she will die.

In Fort Collins, the school district announces an early return to online learning, and moments later, a struggling mother calls the local mental health center: “I can’t do this again.”

On the Eastern Plains is a thirdgeneration farmer, and if the pandemic does not weigh on him heavily, this year’s record drought and the crop failure it caused do. It sets off an irritability and dread that words do not capture in the same way they cannot capture the layering of crises that marks this time: the body blows dealt by the pandemic, the shaky economy, climate-change driven fire and drought, civil rights reckoning and a polarizing election.

Coloradans are on edge. As individuals. As families. As communities. Colorado already had greater demand for behavioral health services than it could provide. And the safety net that even the state’s top mental health official says has “too many holes” might be further frayed by the tight state budget.

These crises have led to a welldocumented flood of calls to crisis and referral lines, and nearly half of Coloradans recently reported experiencing anxiety or depression.

“Everyone is really struggling with the same things,” says Kristen Cochran-Ward, director of Connections, a mental health and substance abuse program at the Health District of Northern Larimer County.

“I have heard people saying that we are all in the same boat. We are not all in the same boat. We are all in the

Year riddled with losses leaves sadness that is difficult to fight

BY TINA GRIEGO COLORADO NEWS COLLABORATIVE

Until this year, Elizabeth Torres would not have called herself a particularly anxious person.

Stressed, sure. Who wasn’t? Everyone has ups and downs.

Torres was working a couple part-time jobs, taking care of her elderly grandparents, raising three kids on her own. Her son, the mid-

same storm. And some people might be in a cruise ship and some might be on a tire raft.”

To capture the current psyche of our state, Colorado Community Media is partnering with nearly 100 others through the Colorado News Collaborative (COLab) to document how Coloradans are coping. Our hope is that in a state where stigma around mental health struggles runs high, this reporting and the conversations that follow will prompt better understanding of widely misunderstood and hidden experiences.

If there is a silver lining to this time — and we choose to believe there is — it is the realization that even if we find ourselves isolated, we are not alone.

“This has affected all of our wellbeing, all of us,” says Dr. Carl Clark, president and CEO of the Mental Health Center of Denver. “So, I think it has kind of washed away that usthem thing around mental health.

I think it is making people realize: ‘Hey, it’s not us-them. It’s us.’”

‘Too many holes in the net’

Colorado was in poor shape to handle 2020’s confluence of crises.

This year’s heightened mental health needs have run headlong into a complex, ever-shifting constellation of decades-old challenges: the state’s higher-than-average prevalence of high-risk mental health conditions; a backlog of demand

dle child, has been diagnosed with autism and he likes to get right up into her face, something she really can’t deal with now. When he comes to her lately, “Mom,” on his lips, she can imagine a fine spray of coronavirus cells landing upon her cheeks, nose, eyes.

She and her three kids were living in the basement of her grandparents’ place in southwest Denver when COVID-19 hit Colorado in early March. She made sure her grandma, who has dementia, and her grandpa, whose heart was failing, took their medications, and that her grandpa had his lunch SEE TORRES, P19

caused by a thicket of red tape among state agencies and private insurers; a behavioral health workforce shortage compounded by low rates of psychiatrists and psychologists who accept public or private insurance; cultural stigma; and slow public and political recognition that mental health is as important as physical health.

For communities of color that have a history of trauma and lack of access to health care, the need has been especially acute.

The Colorado Health Institute has been surveying residents about behavioral health and access to care since 2009 and found the situation generally deteriorating ever since.

Based on its data, 870,000 Coloradans were in significant distress in 2019.

Nationally, Colorado has the third highest prevalence of mental illness among adults, according to the most recent annual report by Mental Health America. That report, based on data from 2017 and 2018, also finds Colorado has the nation’s highest percentage of adults with substance abuse disorders and the third-highest percentage of adults considering suicide. Colorado’s suicide rate hit nearly 22 per 100,000 in 2018 compared to an average of 14 per 100,000 people nationally. Our national rankings for young people are not much better.

Theories about what explains

Colorado’s grim statistics run the gamut from altitude to higher rates of gun ownership to a culture of Western self-reliance that downplays emotions. “‘Pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ is probably the most misleading statement ever,” says Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health chief Robert Werthwein, noting the credo wrongly assumes mental health hinges solely on individual will rather than on genetics, brain chemistry, trauma and other factors.

State government is partially responsible, Werthwein says bluntly.

A recent study by the Colorado Department of Human Services finds fault with a bureaucracy in which 10 different state agencies run 75 different behavioral health programs, with hundreds of funding streams, thousands of billing rules, and no shared vision for care. Seventyfive programs “means there are 74 wrong doors,” Werthwein says.

“There are too many holes in the net.”

Some of the most gaping are sparsely populated communities, many of which have disproportionately high overdose and suicide cases and high rates of stigma around mental health challenges. The need for counseling or treatment doubled or tripled in many rural counties over the past six years.

In the state study of Colorado’s behavioral health system, lack of access to care was repeatedly cited as the greatest problem. Even as COVID began its spread, the state legislature cut hoped-for expansions of pilot programs and new money for mental health and substance abuse programs targeting people living in underserved communities and youth and adults in the criminal justice system.

SEE ANXIETY, P20

Elizabeth Torres, 38, of Denver walks at Garfield Lake Park in Denver one afternoon.

Torres was diagnosed and hospitalized with COVID-19 back in March and has mostly recovered but lost her grandfather to the virus and had it work its way through her PHOTO BY MARC PISCOTTY entire family.

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Pool table helped pass time in months before illness struck

BY TINA GRIEGO COLORADO NEWS COLLABORATIVE

Eddie Kemm found the pool table early in the pandemic. It was the second one he had scouted after the governor’s order shut down the bars — including Kemm’s favorite pool hall — in late March. When the halls went dark, so, too, did a significant part of the social life of an 81-year-old man who lives alone.

It was like an amputation. He was, he says, miserable.

In ordinary circumstances, Kemm would not have committed himself to a purchase impractical for a man living on $1,200 a month in Social Security. But then the stimulus check arrived and, even if it hadn’t, the difference between luxury and necessity lies in the eye of the beholder during the long, isolated days of the pandemic.

What he knew after just a couple weeks away from his social circle, unable to play the game he practiced in his mind while lying in bed, was that he was “going crazy.”

Kemm had been living alone in the same house in Denver’s Westwood neighborhood for almost 40 years. Overall, he’s never minded it. He and his ex-wife had two sons and both died — one years ago and one not so long ago. When loneliness strikes it comes in the shape of their absence, a knee-buckling aloneness.

“It comes and goes and it will until I die,” he says.

He keeps himself busy because the skills of a former maintenance man and groundskeeper are never out of demand and Kemm is generous with his time and his tools.

TORRES FROM PAGE 18

when he headed to dialysis every other day.

Torres started feeling feverish toward the end of March. With frail grandparents, she decided to play it safe and move into a friend’s bedroom to quarantine.

And then it was like dominoes falling.

Her grandpa was hospitalized after a fall and then diagnosed with COVID-19. Torres’ fever spiked and she began laboring for breath.

She went to the ER twice before being admitted with her own case of COVID, her grandpa in a room somewhere nearby. She is in her 30s, but overweight with high blood pressure and asthma, and the virus hit her hard. Her lungs felt like they were burning.

“I felt like, ‘I’m dying and I am going to die by myself,’” she says.

When her fever finally did break and she was able to breathe on her own a week later, Torres was discharged, oxygen tank in tow.

Her 85-year-old grandfather wasn’t

Eddie Kemm has lived in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver for more than 40 years after leaving New Mexico to study to be an auto mechanic here in Denver.

COVID has derailed his hobby of shooting pool with buddies as bars were forced to close for some time. He purchased a used pool table and set it up in his backyard to PHOTO BY MARC PISCOTTY continue to play.

When he’s not busy, well, that’s why God invented popcorn, TV trays and Westerns.

So, when the pandemic hit in March, it wasn’t the “being alone” part that got to him. It was the denial of the choice to be alone. It was the disruption to his routine, the inability to head into BC’s bar in Lakewood for Monday night tournaments. It was missing that first swallow of an O’Doul’s and Clamato, listening to the banter and the bull while observing his opponents work their angles.

“What makes me special is my ability to study people and see how they shoot,” he says. “That’s a gift that God gave me.”

Kemm is not a man to consider mental health counseling, having been raised firmly in the “you have a problem, you figure it out,” tradition. When isolation descended, his

so lucky. He died at Denver Health on April 1, a few days after she left the hospital. Torres uses the word “passed,” a word like “died” that fails to convey the surrealness of his last days. She mourns not being able to say goodbye to the man who raised her as a father would.

It has taken months for Torres to begin to feel herself again and she says she does feel better, mentally and physically, though she would not call it back to normal. Fear accompanies her now. She says her kids think she is paranoid. She has “panic attacks from hell.”

“I don’t want to go out anymore,” she says. “I don’t want to have it again. I think if I get it again, I might die.”

Uncertainties and unknowns

Torres wore a heart monitor for a while after she left the hospital because she was experiencing pounding palpitations, which may be an after-effect of COVID, but also could be stress. That she doesn’t know for sure frustrates her. Too much is uncertain now. Too much unknown.

There are times when she does not recognize herself. Who is this cautious woman whose heart

solution was getting a pool table of his own. It was never going to fit in his 876-square-foot house. “It would have looked stupid,” he says. So, in preparation, he added more pavers to his backyard patio, making sure everything was level, and added some crossbeams to an existing frame so it would support a roof of plywood.

The table he bought from a pool hall and has a couple of beer stains, but he plans to replace the gold felt with the best he can afford. The quarter slot is still attached. It was $400, plus the $40 each he paid the guys who drove to Montbello to load and then unload it again at his place.

When the bars were still closed in the spring, about four or five guys from BC’s would come over and practice and that was a tiny beachhead of normalcy. When the bars

hammers when she hears her kids cough or when the latest national political outrage pops up in her social feeds despite her best efforts to avoid the news. The late summer fires, the smell of burning forests when she opened her front door, filled her with dismay. Who is this woman who dreads going out?

“I just feel mostly sad,” she says.

“I am not like this. I am a person who loves to be out and about. I am very social. And there is just all of this. I can’t go outside. I can’t be with my friends. Coping with that has been very hard.”

Until recently, she was not one to speak so candidly about her feelings.

She might have confided in a few friends. But in the calamity that is 2020, she became so sick she thought she was going to die.

Her grandfather did die. And what she knows is that she needs to talk because the words lift weight off her. She is certain that others are struggling and wants to reassure them that they are not alone. Be hopeful, she wants to say. “It is what we need. Hope.”

So, Torres wakes in the morning now and says to herself, to the

at least partially reopened, Kemm returned to his Monday night games, but a couple guys still come over from time to time.

His world is small by design.

He knows himself. He knows that when he finds himself eating while standing that he is nervous. He knows that if he allows too much of the bigger world through the front door right now, it will swamp him. He does not worry about the pandemic. He knows that he needs to prioritize his concerns to what is right in front of him, like whether the Department of Human Services will mess around with his food stamps again.

The world is a cacophony. The game is governed by rules. The world throws curve balls. The game is geometry. Clean, precise, predictable if you know what you’re doing. The world narrows to his backyard, to the surface of the table, the clack of ball striking ball, and the drop, solid, satisfying, into the pocket.

In early November, Kemm contracted the virus and ended up at St. Anthony Hospital. Even from his bed, talking on the phone, he insisted that he was not going to worry, that he has had a good life and “this is part of my life now.”

He just wanted to know where his breakfast was.

But he took a turn for the worse and had to be placed on a ventilator for more than a week. As of early December, he had been transferred to the VA hospital, teetering between stable and critical condition.

His granddaughter has had to step into the role of decision-maker. His longtime neighbor collects his mail and gets updates through Kemm’s sister in New Mexico — all of them forced to work angles even he never saw coming.

The pool table remains covered.

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universe; Thank you.

“I say, ‘Thank you for my health.

Thank you for my strong heart.

Thank you for my strong lungs.’

I say, ‘Thank you for my pillow.’

Simple things. ‘Thank you for my comfortable bed. Thank you I am awake and alive and breathing.’ I say, ‘I have food. I have a job. My kids are healthy.’”

She has taken to meditating frequently and has changed her diet, drinking juices, taking vitamins, eating healthier, trying to walk in nearby Garfield Park. When she feels really bad, a friend will take her for a car ride; she will tell her kids that she just needs to chill for a while.

Torres knows there will still be ups and downs, good days and bad, and that there remain big question marks on the horizon. But sometimes, the way forward does not require motion. It does not require answers or even thought.

Sometimes, she has found, the path forward means sitting in her backyard, planting her feet on the ground, face turned toward the sun, heat bathing her until the anxiety passes and, once again, she feels rooted and whole.

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ANXIETY FROM PAGE 18

The roar

Colorado’s first recorded COVID death — an elderly woman in El Paso County — came on March 13.

The state went under lockdown 12 days later.

People who could work from home did. Behavioral health care providers pivoted to telephone or video sessions. The number of people seeking help dipped across the state’s 17 regional behavioral health centers in what care providers describe as a calm before the storm.

By mid-April, unemployment claims had skyrocketed — a red flag among mental health experts who know job loss can lead to suicide, socalled “deaths of despair.” While the caseloads at some behavioral health centers remain below last year’s levels, the urgency of the need has deepened, providers say. Under the weight of uncertainty and isolation, “what was once acute has become very acute, and what was very acute has become a crisis,” says Carl Nassar, founder of Heart-Centered Counseling, the largest private outpatient behavioral health group in the state. Our cups were already full, he says, and now they are spilling over.

The smell of burning forests triggers an anxiety attack. A marital spat about the presidential election blows up into thoughts about divorce. A high school student descends into depression because he can’t hang out with friends. A young mom, cooped up with three little kids, crumbles.

At the pandemic’s beginning, families worried what might happen, what they might lose, says Janis Pottorff, the director of Weld County’s North Range Behavioral Health’s Family Connects program. “Now we have families who have lost things, lost livelihoods, lost relationships, maybe some have lost family — actual physical death — lost confidence that they can manage the day, they can manage the week.”

Pottorff notes that stress has spiked since the late-fall announcements of an early return to remote learning in some school districts.

“We are hearing that roar in families’ emotions.”

Among those for whom the roar of

Eastern Plains county tormented by extreme drought

BY SUSAN GREENE COLORADO NEWS COLLABORATIVE

EADS — “The Splotch,” as some here call the brown mark on the map they check weekly, is the color of scorched earth.

Here in Kiowa County, farmers have always relied on whatever moisture happens to fall from the sky rather than on irrigation. In August, this 1,300-person community

mental illness predated this year’s crises, increased isolation and the sudden inability to see their trusted providers in person have made things even harder.

An August poll by the Colorado Health Foundation found one in two Coloradans reported increased psychological strain — “anxiety, loneliness, stress” — as a result of the pandemic. A more recent U.S. Census Bureau snapshot survey found that from Oct. 28 to Nov. 9, about 43% of Coloradans reported symptoms of anxiety or depression over the previous seven days. Meanwhile, the number of monthly calls and texts to Colorado’s crisis line has climbed from nearly 16,000 in January to nearly 25,000 in October, a more than 50% increase. Most people are calling about anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, some seeking immediate help, and others wanting information on providers or coping strategies.

“It’s called the Colorado Crisis hotline, but you define the crisis for yourself,” Werthwein says. “... I don’t want people not to call and say, ‘Well this doesn’t feel like a crisis,’ or ‘Other people are going through harder things ...’ No, call. It helps all of us the sooner that you call.”

But getting longer-term help can be tricky. It generally requires reams of paperwork and long waits for public providers or a string of calls to private providers who often don’t take insurance, are prohibitively expensive or not accepting new patients.

Pat Turner, a contractor in Meeker, sat on his porch twisting wires in his hands and drinking most of June and July as he sank into severe depression. He began disassociating from reality. His search for help drew him into a labyrinth of hold times, packed waiting rooms, 200-mile round trips to the regional behavioral health center in Grand Junction, and a doctor failing to follow up after writing an antipsychotic prescription. His family found a private psychiatrist 90 miles away in Steamboat Springs who is helping treat Turner’s newly diagnosed bipolar disorder.

“We have a real problem if the system doesn’t treat a cry for help as an emergency,” Turner says. “My mania got so intense that if my family hadn’t been there to help, I’d probably still be out there in the abyss, potentially committing suicide or

bordering on Kansas was the first part of Colorado where drought conditions surpassed “extreme” to a level meteorologists call “exceptional.” That designation — which since has hit wide swaths of the Western Slope — stands out on the drought map as a big brown pock.

Week after rainless week throughout this year’s growing season, it festered like a wound not just on local farmland, but also on the emotional landscape.

“It’s horrible, just horrible, the ways drought can affect the human mind,” says Jimmy Brown, a third-generation

homicide or something.”

For every person known to be in crisis, experts say there are more who are not known: Coloradans without a support system, people experiencing cognitive or traumatic impacts from COVID, students in remote learning whose suffering is unnoticed by teachers and school counselors. Care providers are especially worried about people who have hunkered down, convinced they can just muscle through in silence.

Time to talk

A few months into the pandemic, the Mental Health Center of Denver began using the video game Minecraft to help some of the young people it serves. Two clinicians each lead eight children as they mine materials and build worlds. The game feeds their need to connect to other kids, to play and to create environments over which they have some power.

MHCD also expanded its telehealth appointments from about five a week to 4,000 a week, a remarkable pandemic-spurred shift among all behavioral health providers in the state. Lawmakers allocated about $13 million in federal CARES Act funding for COVID-related behavioral health needs for smart devices, telehealth needs and other resources, such as PPE for therapists to meet high-need clients in person safely. Another $2 million federal grant has been helping Coloradans who have tested positive for COVID receive behavioral health care.

Meanwhile, apps are allowing lonely singles to meet for coffee or cocktails online and for virtual meditation groups among strangers.

Social media, often divisive, also has become a place for callouts to check on one another and for admissions that things aren’t going well. “I need something to look forward to,” a man in Broomfield wrote on a recent Facebook post that elicited dozens of emoji faces hugging hearts.

Yet despite innovative ways to connect, we are still hurting. As COVID tightens its grip, infecting record numbers of Coloradans, many of us have again retreated to our homes beset by compassion fatigue and Zoom fatigue and plain old fatigue fatigue. The divisive presidential election has given way to a divisive aftermath. We are girding for a holiday season defined by remaining

farmer in Eads whose wheat and grain sorghum crops withered this year, just like those of his neighbors. “I doubt there’s a person here whose mental health hasn’t been affected by it.”

The Eastern Plains have had dry spells. Some old-timers remember Dust Bowl conditions in the 1930s. Their children weathered extreme drought in the mid-1950s, and their children’s children endured acute dryness in 2002 and 2012. Each generation has taught the next to take the long view because they have learned that wishing SEE BROWN, P22

apart rather than coming together.

And, as increased joblessness and evictions loom, a long winter awaits.

On the horizon are two glimmers of light: The promises of widely distributed COVID vaccines next year and of behavioral health reform in Colorado.

To tackle fragmentation, the state has been developing an online behavioral health registry — the first phase of which is expected to go live this April — with daily updates on available mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment.

The administration of Gov. Jared Polis also has created a blueprint for ensuring people who need help are treated like people and not boxes checked for reimbursement.

But at a time when state revenues are stretched, how much can be done and how quickly are open questions. The fractures in Colorado’s behavioral health systems have been decades in the making and will not be mended overnight.

“None of us know when we’re going to experience a mental health crisis, and when we do, many of us don’t know how few and poor the resources are to weather it, even in the best of times,” says Vincent Atchity, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, the leading nonprofit pushing for state policy reform. “You can’t feel good about a community that fails to provide life sustaining support for people with serious mental health needs.”

This moment, he and other advocates say, presents not a hypothetical test of Colorado’s mental health policies, but an active emergency.

Now, they say, is the time to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations — lots of them. Now is the time to speak more deeply with each other without shame and to listen without judgement, to ask for and offer help: Are you eating? Are you sleeping? What do you need? What can I do?

“Do we show who we are by finding each other’s humanity and finding solidarity or do we tear each other apart?” Atchity asks. Support networks are critical, he says. “Be sort of gardener-like about maintaining those relationships. Best to keep calling so-and-so when you’re not in crisis, so when you are, they’ll be there.”

At least for now, still in the thick of it, our surest safety nets may be each other.

Jimmy Brown, 52, is the Kiowa County coroner as well as a farmer and owner of funeral homes in Eads, Cheyenne Wells and Burlington. He was photographed at the MARC PISCOTTY funeral home he owns in Cheyenne Wells.

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— or praying — for rain doesn’t make it happen.

Yet nobody here can remember a year so parched that little grew higher than their work boots. No one recalls ground so dry that even the bindweed stopped growing. Nobody had seen so many rain clouds roll in late afternoons during monsoon season, only to watch them keep rolling eastward without bursting.

Even before smoke from the latesummer mountain wildfires wafted in, Brown says “You couldn’t see the sun here because of all the dirt blowing.” On the road to his fields this fall, his pickup kicked up enough dirt to form dust devils.

“You can smell the dirt. You can feel it in your nose and sinuses. You can see how everything’s so brown, so dead all around you. You can feel how it’s all so depressing,” he says.

Brown, in addition to farming, serves as Kiowa County’s elected coroner and lone funeral director.

He’s not a mental health expert, but is more tuned in than most to how locals are feeling. With drought, he says, comes uncertainty, even among the majority of growers who carry insurance compensating them for the losses. With uncertainty come powerlessness, irritability and dread.

“People tend to be shorter with one another, to withdraw,” he says, noting that he is no exception.

Hard to stay on track

Brown had a hard time this year mustering the energy to feed and water his cattle, check his fences and tend to the endless other tasks required to run a farm, even one with crop failure. He followed headlines about Kansas farming communities 200 miles east producing their best crop yields ever, pondering the fickleness of drought.

The splotch feels like a curse.

“You come to doubt if it’s ever going to rain again. You know it will, but you don’t know when. So you ask yourself: What am I doing here? Why are we doing this? And what exactly is the point in it all?” Brown says.

Growers speak of a rootedness — financial, family, and spiritual — needed to withstand a year as dry as

this, let alone several of them. They do not speak of mental health factors, the complex mix of genetic vulnerabilities, trauma, addiction, brain chemicals, nerve circuits and other triggers that contribute to mental illness and make the ground more shaky for some than others. Especially in a county where data show residents’ discomfort taking about person problems is 11% higher than the statewide average, they cannot know what challenges were faced by the local father whose 16-year-old son discovered his body after his recent suicide. Or by the four men with ties to Kiowa County who ended their lives two years ago — three of them within two weeks of each other, and two of them farmers.

That string of suicides prompted the local mental health services provider to offer classes on recognizing signs of mental health crisis. It held special training for loan officers, machinery dealers, auctioneers and bankruptcy clerks to spot signs of potential suicidality in their clients and urge them to seek professional help.

Dawn Beck is a physician’s assistant at the Eads Rural Health Clinic and Kiowa County Hospital. Her patients bristle at words like anxiety and depression. If the land is sick, so will be the people who work it, and there’s nothing to be done but wait it out, she says they tell her.

“They say ‘Well, we’ve been through this before,’ even though this is by far the worst year anybody can remember. It’s a pride thing. A cowboy thing.

And it’s just eating people up.”

Brown, 52, has lived here all his life except for college. The splotch, he estimates, “is the topic of 99 out of 100 conversations” here this year. Those interactions sound more like “Man, we need rain,” “Have you seen it this dry before?,” “When is it going to end?” than “I can’t sleep,” “I’m drinking too much” or “I’m feeling down.”

“Our people are tough. They prefer to just weather the storm. I don’t think mental health is ever a topic of conversation around here,” he says.

“We talk about the things we understand — interest rates, commodity prices, land values, weed control, farming techniques. That’s how we operate around here. It’s our culture.

And whether it’s right, wrong or indifferent, it’s not going to change.”

Reporter Susan Greene can be reached at susan@colabnews.co.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2000151 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Janice Pickard Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Windom Capital, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt US BANK TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST Date of Deed of Trust April 27, 2004 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F2016167 Original Principal Amount $286,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $265,010.13 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 60, PINE VALLEY ACRES, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 27855 Meadow View Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/14/2021, at the Jury Assembly Room court side in the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/26/2020 Last Publication: 12/24/2020 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/24/2020 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

TITLE AND SUMMARY OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2149 ORDINANCE NO. 2149 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN COLORADO ESTABLISHING DRAINAGE SERVICE AND FACILITY MONTHLY USAGE FEES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.35 OF THE GOLDEN MUNICIPAL CODE. Introduced, read, passed and ordered published the 12th day of November, 2020.

Passed and adopted upon second reading and ordered published the 3rd day of December, 2020.

Laura M. Weinberg, Mayor ATTEST: Monica Mendoza, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: David S. Williamson, City Attorney I, Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on first reading and read at a regular business meeting of the City Council of said city, held on the 12th day of November, 2020 and was published as a proposed ordinance in the Golden Transcript, legal newspaper, as the law directs seven days or more prior to its passage. A public hearing was held on the 3rd day of December 2020, and the said proposed ordinance was read on second reading.

The ordinance was passed by the City Council and ordered published in the aforesaid newspaper, as the law directs on the 3rd day of December, 2020.

WHEREAS, the Colorado Courts have ruled that the manner by which a home-rule city enacts legislation is a matter of purely local concern; and WHEREAS, with the advent of the internet and other electronic communication means, City Council believes and finds that the use of a newspaper is no longer the most effective and efficient means to notify the citizens of Golden and the general public of proposed legislation, or of adopted legislation; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Golden interprets the “publication” requirement in Golden Home Rule Charter to include such means as may be reasonably calculated to provide notice of the actions of City Council pertaining to the enactment of legislation; and WHEREAS, City Council wishes to authorize the use of electronic publication, including posting of notices and ordinances on the City’s official internet webpage, as a permissible means to publicize the actions of the City and City Council, including without limitation, notices of public hearings, proposed legislative actions and final legislative enactments.

(SEAL) ATTEST: MONICA S. MENDOZA Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado

Section 1. A new section 2.06.030 of the Golden Municipal Code is enacted to read as follows:

Legal Notice No. 409731 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript LEGAL NOTICE RESOLUTION CC20-345 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, shall be considering the adoption of Resolution No. CC20-345 regarding amending the 2020 Adopted Budget as approved and appropriated, and shall take action on said Resolution at a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the hour of 8:00 a.m. through a WebEx virtual meeting platform, the Event Address for Attendees: https://jeffco.webex.com/jeffco/onstage/g.php?

MTID=ec06ada0291e0a326629fac7b1a28c443 Citizens may receive a call back by providing a phone number when joining the event online; or calling into the public hearing by dialing 1-408418-9388 and entering meeting/access code number 146 835 2371. Additional details for accessing the public hearing will be posted at the following website, https://www.jeffco.us/2079/Meetings-Agendas, no later than the close of business on Friday, December 11th, 2020. Please note that citizens who would like to comment during the public hearing must access the public hearing through the WebEx computer platform and use the chat feature to let the host know you would like to make a public comment. Instructions for accessing the meeting and using the chat feature will be posted at the above website.

The proposed Resolution is available for inspection on the County’s Website at h t t p s : / / w w w. j e f f c o . u s / D o c u m e n t C e n t e r / View/24468/Resolution-No-CC20-345-DecemberSupplementary-Budget-and-Appropriation Legal Notice No. 409728 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2152 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN, COLORADO, PRESCRIBING THE MEANS OF PUBLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ENACTMENT OF LOCAL LEGISLATION AND OTHER MATTERS

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

WHEREAS, Chapter V of the Golden Home Rule Charter establishes the procedure to be followed by the City Council when enacting ordinances; and

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

WHEREAS, Sections 5.9, 5.10 and 5.11 of the Golden Home Rule Charter require the “publication” of ordinances approved on first reading, as well as the “publication” of ordinances following final passage; and

Public Notice

WHEREAS, historically the City of Golden has “published” such notices and ordinances in a newspaper published within the limits of the City of Golden, or in some newspaper of general circulation in the City of Golden, as contemplated for statutory towns and cities pursuant to Section 31-16-105, C.R.S.; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN, COLORADO:

WHEREAS, the City of Golden is a home-rule municipality existing pursuant to the provisions of the Colorado Constitution; and

City and County

is to occur; and

Witness my hand and official seal of the City of Golden, Colorado, on the 3rd day of December, 2020.

Holly R.Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-20-886236-LL

Legal Notice NO. J2000151 First Publication: 11/26/2020 Last Publication: 12/24/2020 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com

WHEREAS, Section 11.6 of the Golden Home Rule Charter requires the “publication” of hearings on the proposed budget; and WHEREAS, neither the Charter nor the Golden Municipal Code currently prescribes or otherwise addresses the manner by which such “publication”

2.06.030 – Publication requirements.

(1) Whenever the publication of any proposed or adopted ordinance, or any notice of a hearing, is required by the provisions of the Golden Home Rule Charter, such publication may be achieved through the posting of such notice, legislation, or proposed legislation, by means of printed newspaper, electronic media, or such other media, including posting on the City’s official website.

Except as otherwise provided by ordinance, the City manager shall determine the appropriate means of publication through the issuance of an administrative order.

(2) In the event that such publication is by a means other than publication in a newspaper published or having general circulation within the limits of Golden, publication shall include posting in the lobby of City Hall, the lobby of the Golden Community Center, and the front entryway at City Hall.

Section 2. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

Section 3. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof is hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

Section 4. The repeal or modification of any provision of the Municipal Code of the City of Golden by this ordinance shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify or change in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under such provision. Each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions for enforcement of the penalty, forfeiture or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be rendered, entered or made in such actions, suits, proceedings or prosecutions.

Section 5. This ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of health, welfare and safety of the community.

Introduced, read and passed as an Ordinance, on first reading, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, the 3rd day of December, 2020.

Read, passed and adopted as an Ordinance on second reading, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, the day of , 2020.

foregoing ordinance was introduced on first reading and read at a regular business meeting of the City Council of said city, held on the 12th day of November, 2020 and was published as a proposed ordinance in the Golden Transcript, legal newspaper, as the law directs seven days or more prior to its passage. A public hearing was held on the 3rd day of December 2020, and the said proposed ordinance was read on second reading.

The ordinance was passed by the City Council and ordered published in the aforesaid newspaper, as the law directs on the 3rd day of December, 2020.

(SEAL) ATTEST: MONICA S. MENDOZA Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado Legal Notice No. 409730 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice TITLE AND SUMMARY OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2148

Witness my hand and official seal of the City of Golden, Colorado, on the 3rd day of December, 2020.

ORDINANCE NO. 2148 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN COLORADO ESTABLISHING WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.08 OF THE GOLDEN MUNICIPAL CODE Introduced, read, passed and ordered published the 12th day of November, 2020.

Passed and adopted upon second reading and ordered published the 3rd day of December, 2020.

Laura M. Weinberg, Mayor ATTEST: Monica Mendoza, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: David S. Williamson, City Attorney I, Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on first reading and read at a regular business meeting of the City Council of said city, held on the 12th day of November, 2020 and was published as a proposed ordinance in the Golden Transcript, legal newspaper, as the law directs seven days or more prior to its passage. A public hearing was held on the 3rd day of December 2020, and the said proposed ordinance was read on second reading.

The ordinance was passed by the City Council and ordered published in the aforesaid newspaper, as the law directs on the 3rd day of December, 2020.

Witness my hand and official seal of the City of Golden, Colorado, on the 3rd day of December, 2020.

(SEAL) ATTEST: MONICA S. MENDOZA Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado Legal Notice No. 409729 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, January 4, 2021, at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. Members of the public may join virtually by emailing kristen@arvada.org. The email must mention this meeting date. To participate by phone only call 720-898-7550. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legalnotices, click on Current Legal Notices, then click on the title of the ordinance you wish to view. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office.

Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB 20-31 An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2020.

CB 20-32 An Ordinance Adopting the Floodplain Map Dated November 20, 2020, as the Official Floodplain Map of the City of Arvada, Superseding That Dated November 15, 2019, and Further Adopting the Flood Insurance Study (“FIS”) and the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (“FIRM”) Prepared By the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”).

CB 20-33 An Ordinance Amending and Adding Certain Sections of Chapter 70, Personnel Rules, of the Arvada City Code.

Legal Notice No. 409722 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

(SEAL) ATTEST: MONICA S. MENDOZA Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado Legal Notice No. 409733 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2153 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN, COLORADO, REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 2140 REQUIRING ALL PERSONS TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS UPON ENTERING, AND AT ALL TIMES WHILE REMAINING INSIDE OF CERTAIN PLACES OF BUSINESS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; IN CERTAIN OUTDOOR PUBLIC PLACES; AND WHEN USING ANY FORM OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

WHEREAS, Corona Virus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19) is caused by a highly contagious virus that has spread worldwide and is causing serious illness or death in certain cases, particularly in, but not limited to, the elderly or persons with underlying health conditions; and

WHEREAS, in the United States cases of COVID-19 have directly affected more than 3,000,000 people and nationally new infections have reached their highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic. More than 132,000 people in America have died of this terrible disease, and Colorado cases have been increasing over last 2 weeks with the three-day moving average more than doubling and positivity rate recently peaking over 5%, which has cause additional regulatory safety actions at the State level, including re-closing indoor service in certain businesses. Recently, Jefferson County new cases have gone from a low of less than 10 cases per day in mid-June 2020 to an increase of over 600%; and

WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Jared Polis, the Honorable Governor of the State of Colorado, declared a State of Emergency for the entire State of Colorado in response to COVID-19 as the number of cases in Colorado and in the United States increased, and Governor Polis also announced numerous emergency measures to protect public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 a “global pandemic,” surpassing the state of “global health emergency” declared by the WHO on January 30, 2020, due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, declared a national state of emergency due to COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Golden City Council adopted Resolution 2725, extending the City Manager’s “Declaration of a Local Emergency” issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which local declaration remains in effect; and

WHEREAS, on April 22, 2020, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“CDPHE”) issued Public Health Order 20-26 requiring employees who work in close proximity to other employees or with the public to wear a non-medical (or medical) face covering, with limited exceptions; and

WHEREAS, on April 24, 2020, the Jefferson County Department of Public Health issued its order extending stay at home requirements within the county (permitted to be more restrictive than the state requirements); and

WHEREAS, on November 2, 2020 CDPHE issued Public Health Order 20-36 establishing the “COVID-19 DIAL” and establishing certain requirements and protocols for various stages of the pandemic; and

Public Notice TITLE AND SUMMARY OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2150 ORDINANCE NO. 2150

Laura M. Weinberg, Mayor ATTEST: Monica S. Mendoza, CMC, City Clerk

A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE CHANGING THE 2020 BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION REQUESTS.

APPROVED AS TO FORM: David S. Williamson, City Attorney

Introduced, read, passed and ordered published the 12th day of November, 2020.

I, Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a certain proposed ordinance introduced and read before the City Council of the City of Golden at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of December 2020, and ordered by said City Council to be published as the law provides, and that a public hearing is declared for the 26th day of January, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. virtually.

Passed and adopted upon second reading and ordered published the 3rd day of December, 2020.

Laura M. Weinberg, Mayor ATTEST: Monica Mendoza, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: David S. Williamson, City Attorney I, Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado, do hereby certify that the

WHEREAS, effective November 9, 2020, Jefferson County was classified by the state as “Level Orange” for the purpose of Public Health Order 20-36 as a result of recent surges in COVID-19 cases in the County; and WHEREAS, effective November 20, 2020, Jefferson County was classified by the state as “Level Red” under the subsequently revised “COVID Dial”; and

WHEREAS, for the same reasons that workers in Critical Businesses and Critical Governmental Functions are required to wear non-medical face coverings pursuant to Executive Order D 2020 039, it follows that customers in the establishments of critical businesses should wear non-medical face coverings for the protection of workers and other customers; and

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Public Notices WHEREAS, a key transmission route for COVID-19 is by droplets from the mouths of people, including when we speak, cough or sneeze, and research shows that even a cotton mask significantly reduces the number of virus particles emitted from our mouths; and WHEREAS, epidemiological research indicates that transmission of the virus causing COVID-19 can be through infected individuals who may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic; and WHEREAS, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends wearing Face Coverings in public settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the City of Golden, Colorado, (“City”) is a duly organized and existing home rule municipality of the State of Colorado (“State”), created and operating pursuant to Article XX of the Constitution of the State and home rule charter of the City (“Golden Charter”); and WHEREAS, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 2140 on July 9, 2020, City Council enacted an emergency ordinance addressing the requirement of wearing face coverings in the City; and WHEREAS, City Council wishes to repeal and re-enact the provisions of Ordinance No. 2140 to reflect the current necessity of requiring face coverings; and

the non-criminal, administrative enforcements provisions and penalties found in the Golden Municipal Chapter 8.25.

(2.)

Any business whose operations are subject to regulation by the City of Golden, including licensed liquor establishments, or that operates on premises by virtue of a right-of-way permit or license from the City of Golden, shall be subject to suspension or revocation of such license or permit by reason of the failure of the customers, employees and/or vendors at the Place of Business to comply with this ordinance.

Section 6. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

Section 7. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof is hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN, COLORADO:

Section 8. The repeal or modification of any provision of the Municipal Code of the City of Golden by this ordinance shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify or change in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under such provision. Each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions for enforcement of the penalty, forfeiture or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be rendered, entered or made in such actions, suits, proceedings or prosecutions.

Ordinance No. 2140 of the City Council or the City of Golden, Colorado is repealed in its entirety and re-enacted to read as follows:

Section 9. This ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of health, welfare and safety of the community.

Section 1. Definitions.

“Face Covering(s)” means a uniform piece of material, made of cloth, fabric, or other soft or permeable material without holes that securely covers a person’s nose and mouth and which remains affixed in place without the need to use one’s hands.

Introduced, read and passed as an Ordinance, on first reading, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, the 3rd day of December, 2020.

WHEREAS, as a result of the unprecedented pandemic impacts from COVID-19, some of which are currently apparent and some of which remain either unknown or the extent of the impact remains unknown, the City Council finds and determines that enactment of this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of public health, safety and welfare of the City.

“Maintain Safe Physical Distancing” means keeping physical space of at least six feet from another person. A momentary encounter that decreases separation to less than six feet shall not be considered a breach of the physical distancing concept.

“Open to the Public” means those areas of a Place of Business, including any outside courtyard, patio, or area, in which services are provided or merchandise is displayed, and which is generally accessible by the general public. Restrooms, lobbies, hallways and other common areas of multi-tenant commercial buildings and multi–tenant residential buildings shall be considered as open to the public for the purposes of this ordinance.

“Organized Sports” includes, but is not limited to, “Organized Recreational Youth or Adult League Sports”, as that term is used in Public Health Order 20-36, professional sports, and sports that are governed, organized and/or sanctioned by public or private schools or colleges or universities “Place of Business” means any commercial, business or governmental facility engaged in any sales to the general public or any commercial, business or governmental facility that offers services, facilities, privileges, or advantages to the general public. Place of Business shall include, but shall not be limited to religious facilities, multitenant residential structures and facilities, private (but not public) schools, non-profit facilities and governmental offices.

Section 2.

Requirement for Facing Covering(s).

(1) All persons shall wear a Face Covering upon entering, and at all times while inside a Place of Business that is Open to the Public.

(2) All persons shall wear Face Coverings when outdoors and away from their home or residence in circumstances where such person is not able to Maintain Safe Physical Distancing from others not of their own household.

(3) All persons shall wear a Face Covering when using any form of public transportation within the City.

Section 3. Exceptions.

Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed to require the wearing of Face Coverings by persons meeting any of the following exception provisions: (1) Persons under the age of eleven (11) years.

(2) Persons for whom a Face Covering would cause impairment due to an existing health condition, or who us not able to remove the face covering without assistance.

(3) Persons undergoing a medical or dental procedure that requires access to such person’s mouth or nose.

(4) Persons who are seated in a restaurant or bar and are consuming food or beverages.

(5) Persons while on property owned and used by public schools, including the Colorado School of Mines.

(6) Persons participating in organized sports in compliance with the guidelines and public health orders of the state of Colorado and the Jefferson County Health Department.

Section 4.

Limited Duration and Automatic Repeal.

The provisions of this ordinance shall automatically repeal and shall expire by operation of law with respect to limitations imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 upon the lifting of both the State of Colorado “Declaration of Emergency” and the City of Golden “Declaration of a Local Emergency” (Golden City Council Resolution No. 2725).

Section 5. Imposition of Specific Penalties for Violations of this Emergency Ordinance.

(1.)

Violations of this ordinance are subject to

Read, passed and adopted as an Ordinance on second reading, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, the day of , 2020.

Laura M. Weinberg, Mayor ATTEST: Monica S. Mendoza, CMC City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: David S. Williamson, City Attorney

I, Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a certain proposed ordinance introduced and read before the City Council of the City of Golden at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of December 2020, and ordered by said City Council to be published as the law provides, and that a public hearing is declared for the 12th day of January, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. virtually.

(SEAL) ATTEST: MONICA S. MENDOZA Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado Legal Notice No. 409732 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice Notice of Proposed Budget (PURSUANT TO 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT HIGH VIEW WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2021 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the High View Water District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at 6:00 PM via Zoom in order to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID19 pandemic.

Option 1: Telephone Call In: 1-720-707-2699, Meeting ID: 763-670-3470# Participant Code: Press# Option 2: Zoom Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7636703470, Meeting ID: 763-670-3470 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above referenced special meeting of the Board of Directors.

Copies of the proposed 2021 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2020 budget are on file in the office of the District located at 1002 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215 and are available for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2021 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2020 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HIGH VIEW WATER DISTRICT Legal Notice No. 409705 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Notice of Proposed Budget (PURSUANT TO 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENT DANIELS SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2021 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Daniels Sanitation District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at 6:00 PM via Zoom in order to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID19 pandemic.

Option 1: Telephone Call In: 1-720-707-2699, Meeting ID: 763-670-3470# Participant Code: Press# Option 2: Zoom Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7636703470, Meeting ID: 763-670-3470 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above referenced special meeting of the Board of Directors.

Copies of the proposed 2021 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2020 budget are on file in the office of the District located at 1002 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215 and are available for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2021 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2020 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DANIELS SANITATION DISTRICT Legal Notice No. 409703 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT OWNER: City of Edgewater, CO Edgewater, Colorado DATES OF PUBLICATION: December 3, 2020 and December 10, 2020 PROJECT: Pierce St Safe Routes to School CONTRACTOR: NORAA Concrete ENGINEER: Diamondback Engineering & Surveying, Inc. This Notice of Final Payment applies to all Work for the Pierce St Safe Routes to School. Work generally includes installation of two raised crosswalks, median strips, bulbouts, RRFB’s, striping and signage.

The Work was declared to be substantially complete as of September 30, 2020 Final payment will be made on or after December 20, 2020.

Persons having any claims for labor, services, equipment rental, or material furnished to the Contractor for the Work should present their claims to the Surety. The claimants may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claims with the Owner prior to December 18, 2020.

City of Edgewater Mr. Kit Lammers 1800 Harlan St., Edgewater, CO 80214 (720) 763-3008 Legal Notice No. 409668 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Westridge Sanitation District, Jefferson County, Colorado, will complete advertisement for final settlement at the offices of the Westridge Sanitation District, 3705 Kipling Street, Suite 101, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 at 10:00 a.m. on December 11, 2020 to Granite Inliner, 7915 Cherrywood Loop, Kiowa, CO 80017 for all work done by said contractor on the 2020 Sewer Main Capital Improvements Project.

All of said construction being within the boundaries of the Westridge Sanitation District in the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

This notice is provided pursuant to CRS 38-26107(1). Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, term hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the Westridge Sanitation District Office Manager at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release said Westridge Sanitation District, its Board, Officers, Agents and Employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD WESTRIDGE SANITATION DISTRICT By: Kim Dahlin, Office Manager Legal Notice No. 409673 First Publication: December 3, 2020

Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Date: 5/1/2020 Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 38-26-107, Colorado Revised Statutes, that on August 21, 2019 a final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County School District No. 1 (Englewood Schools) on account of a contract between the Contractor and the District for the following project: School: Englewood High School (TEC) Item Description: Contractor Construction: Taylor Kohrs Any person, co-partnership, entity, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the Contractor for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of such work, may, at any time up to and including the time of such final settlement on said date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Englewood Schools (Attention: Mary Cooper) at 4101 S Bannock St, Englewood, CO 80110. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the District from any and all liability for such claimant’s claim.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1 By: Mary Cooper Legal Notice No. 409717 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Second Publication: December 17, 2020 Third Publication: December 24, 2020 Fourth Publication: December 31, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Petitioner: Caitlin Christine Wheeler and Respondent: Benjamin David Griffiths Attorney: Sue A. Kokinos, PC 6590 S. Vine St., Suite 109, Centennial, CO 80121 Phone Number: 720-283-8343 E-mail: skokinos@gmail.com FAX Number: 303-730-3483 Atty. Reg. #: 37242 Case Number: 20DR30266

/s/ Sue Kokinos Signature of the Attorney for the Petitioner Legal Notice No. 408552 First Publication: November 12, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice

Case # 2020-031 Cert # 2009-01503 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially EVELYN ALLELY STANLEY ALLELY 930 FENTON ST LAKEWOOD, CO 80214 OCCUPANT/RESIDENT/RENTER 930 FENTON ST LAKEWOOD, CO 80214 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21ST day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2010, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to AMANTRAN VENTURES INC, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; THE NORTH 75 FEET OF THE SOUTH ONE AND ONE-HALF ACRES OF TRACT 11, GOLF CLUB ACRES, ALSO KNOWN AS KEY 3, BLOCK 11, GOLF CLUB ACRES, AKA: 930 FENTON ST, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2009 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009 that said real estate was taxed in the name of EVELYN ALLELY that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 21, A.D. 2013; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, AMANTRAN VENTURES INC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 22ND day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2021, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 23RD Day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2020.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 409677 First Publication DECEMBER 3, 2020 Final Publication DECEMBER 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1420) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

The Petition requests that the Court enter a Order addressing issues involving the children such as, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities, (decision-making and parenting time), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and 3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

Case # 2020-051 Cert # 161044 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially PATRICK M. FOWLER RONALD C. KNUDSEN 12790 E. VASSAR DR AURORA, CO 80014 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2017, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, TRAVIS LAY AND AMBER LAY, Assignor of, SHERRY S. WATTIER REVOCABLE TRUST, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit, THE SOUTHWESTERLY 8 FEET OF LOT 315, MARSHDALE PARK, KNOWN AS GRANT AVE,ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT B LOT 315, MARSHDALE PARK, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2016 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016 that said real estate was taxed in the name of RONALD C. KNUDSEN AND PATRICK M. FOWLER that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 18, A.D. 2020; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, SHERRY S. WATTIER REVOCABLE TRUST , lawful holder of said certificate, on the 29TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2021, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 1ST Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2020 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 409704 First Publication DECEMBER 10, 2020 Final Publication DECEMBER 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2020-050 Cert # 2008-01598 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially EDNA M. HASELBUSH C/O WILLIAM R. HASELBUSH 8197 ST VRAIN RD LONGMONT, CO 80503 JAMES CALVIN HARROD REVOCABLE TRUST JAMES C. HARROD, TRUSTEE (HOLDER OF CERT 2005-02263) 2220 W. 56TH AVE

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Public Notices DENVER, CO 80221 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 22ND day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2009, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to AMANTRAN VENTURES INC, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; ½ INTEREST MINERAL RIGHTS IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY; THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼, ALSO DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH ½ OF LOT 2, OF SECTION 18; THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼, ALSO DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH ½ OF LOT 1 OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 19; ALL IN TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 71 WEST; THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, AND THE NORTHEAST ¼ AND THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ AND THE EAST ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 72 WEST. EXCEPT 25 FOOT COUNTY ROAD CONVEYED

BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 90, PAGE 251, EXCEPT ANY PORTION LYING WITHIN GILPIN COUNTY, ALSO KNOWN AS KEY 4, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 3, RANGE 72, KEY 5, SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 3, RANGE 71, KEY 7, SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 3, RANGE 71, KEY 5, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3, RANGE 72 That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2008 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008 that said real estate was taxed in the name of EDNA M. HASELBUSH that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 22, A.D. 2012; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, AMANTRAN VENTURES INC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 15TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2021, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 17TH Day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2020.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 409645 First Publication: NOVEMBER 26, 2020 Final Publication: DECEMBER 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice District Court County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Jessica Luna and Respondent: Tyson Marcel Luna Party Without Attorney: Jessica Luna Arvada, Colorado, 80003 Phone: 720-404-4690 Email: LittleLuna@hotmail.com Case Number: 20DR 768 SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and CoPetitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health

insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

Date: June 12, 2020 KS: Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy Legal Notice No. 409718 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: January 7, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2020-054 Cert # 160267 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially ACEE BCEE ALICE COLLISTER 6320 E. 4TH AVE DENVER, CO 80220 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2017, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to COLORADO LAKEFRONT LLC, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOT 40, BLOCK 7, INDIAN HILLS SECOND FILING, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2016 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016 that said real estate was taxed in the name of PHYLLIS SWEARINGEN that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 18, A.D. 2020; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, COLORADO LAKEFRONT LLC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 22ND day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2021, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 23RD Day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2020.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 409678 First Publication DECEMBER 3, 2020 Final Publication DECEMBER 17, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript Public Notice Aggregate Industries (applicant), whose address is 18131 Highway 8, Morrison, CO 80465, (303) 697-0379 has filed an application for Regular (112) Construction and Materials Operation Reclamation Permit Amendment with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provision of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The mine is known as the Morrison Quarry. Morrison Quarry is located in Township 6 North, Range 68 West of the 6th Principle Meridian, in Sections 11, 12, and 13. The street address of Morrison Quarry is 18131 CO-8, Morrison, Colorado 80465.

Morrison Quarry is presently operational under permit M-1973-021. The proposed future use of the land after reclamation is as a wildlife habitat and open space, which imitates the undisturbed land use prior to mining. In addition, reclamation will include water storage reservoirs for use by the Town of Morrison. The proposed completion date for reclamation is December 31, 2044.

Additional information and a tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, (303)-866-3567), the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s office (100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2560, Golden, CO 80419), or from the above named applicant. A complete copy of the application is available at the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorders office and at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety office.

Comments concerning the application and exhibits must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on January 21, 2021.

Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 3432.5-101 et seq. Comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office’s jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by local governments, rather than the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board.

Please contact Andrew Lockman at GEI Consultants (alockman@geiconsultants.com) if you have questions regarding the application.

Legal Notice No. 409702 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 31, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2020-038 Cert # 150826 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially KENNETH SHETTLER ELISABETH SHETTLER 12168 W BRITTANY AVE LITTLETON CO 80127-2378 THE LAW OFFICE OF JAMES C SCHUMACHER 6601 S UNIVERSITY BLVD CENTENNIAL CO 80121 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2016, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson

and State of Colorado sold at public sale to INA GROUP LLC, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOT 26, BLOCK 6, WEST MEADOWS FILING NO. 1, AKA: 12168 W BRITTANY AVE That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2015 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2015 that said real estate was taxed in the name of KENNETH SHETTLER AND ELISABETH SHETTLER that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 19, A.D. 2019; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, INA GROUP LLC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 15th day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2021, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 16th Day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2020.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Public Notice No. 409643 First Publication NOVEMBER 26, 2020 Final Publication DECEMBER 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2020-052 Cert # 161045 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially KRISTINA A. HOGAN, RONALD C. SAMUELSON, BEVERLY E. SAMUELSON, MICHAEL F. SCOTT PO BOX 2853 EVERGREEN, CO 80437 PATRICK M. FOWLER RON KNUDSEN 12790 E. VASSAR DR AURORA, CO 80014 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2017, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, TRAVIS LAY AND AMBER LAY, Assignor of, SHERRY S. WATTIER REVOCABLE TRUST, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; THE NORTHEASTERLY 8 FEET OF LOT 211, MARSHDALE PARK, KNOWN AS GRANT AVE, THE EASTERLY 8 FEET OF THE EASTERLY PORTION OF LOT 210A, MARSHDALE PARK, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 210A; THENCE S44°15’W 125.57 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 210A; THENCE N69°00’E 85.45 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 210A; THENCE N7°32’E 59.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, KNOWN AS GRANT AVE, THE WESTERLY 8 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF LOT 314, MARSHDALE PARK, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 314; THENCE N75°18’E 89.02 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 314; THENCE S10°06’W 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 314; THENCE S69°00’W 91.24 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 314; THENCE N7°32’E 59.85 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING, KNOWN AS GRANT AVE, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT C LOT 210A, TRACT C LOT 211, TRACT C LOT 314, MARSHDALE PARK, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2016 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016 that said real estate was taxed in the name of KRISTINA A. HOGAN, RON KNUDSEN, RONALD C. SAMUELSON, BEVERLY E. SAMUELSON, MICHAEL F. SCOTT, PATRICK M. FOWLER that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 18, A.D. 2020; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, SHERRY S. WATTIER REVOCABLE TRUST , lawful holder of said certificate, on the 29TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2021, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 1ST Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2020 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 409707 First Publication DECEMBER 10, 2020 Final Publication DECEMBER 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice Cast Iron Recovery LLC, 4877 Pearl St., Denver 303-292-1542 is seeking title to: 1) 17 Chevrolet Tahoe Vin#117494 Legal Notice No. 409666 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE Stor-N-Lock Self Storage #19 Auction Unit Contents of the following storage unit will be sold at Auction at 10 am, December 26, 2020 online at StorageTreasures.com. Sale is being Conducted in order to satisfy landlord’s lien in accordance with Article 21.5, Title 38, Colorado Revised Statues 1973, as amended.

Unit # 5250 Michael Ortez: Unit Size: 5x10 Contents: boxes, tubs, bags, king mattress, Box springs, tent, table, plastic skeleton, misc. items

First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

Legal Notice No.409626 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of THOMAS O. RAMSEY, a/k/a THOMAS RAMSEY, Deceased Case No.: 2020-PR-31235

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elizabeth J. Glann, a.k.a. Elizabeth Jane Glann, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31189 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado or on or before April 16, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bradley Carl Glann, Personal Representative Ashlee E. Dunham (54798) Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234 Attorney for Personal Representative

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative named below, or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kathryn Ann Weis, Personal Representative 8964 Birch Run Lane Parker, Colorado 80134 Legal Notice No. 409727 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Timothy P. Whealon, a/k/a Timothy Whealon, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31223

Legal Notice No. 409695 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Torri Rae Heimer, also known as Torri R. Heimer, Deceased Case Number: 20PR31213 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tessa Kay Drinnan, Personal Representative c/o Paul R. Durr, Attorney 1777 S. Harrison St. Suite 1500 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 409651 First Publication: November 26, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado or on or before April 16, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

William M. Dunham, Personal Representative Ashlee E. Dunham (54798) Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234 Attorney for Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 409696 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert E. Whittenburg, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31217

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frances Lee Schultheis, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 428 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Schultheis Personal Representative 9042 West Rockland Place Littleton, Colorado 80128

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Whittenburg, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 409662 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Legal Notice No. 409665 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Emmett Reilly, aka James Emmet Reilly, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR31103

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARK W. MODGLIN, JR., aka Mark William Modglin, Jr., aka Mark W. Modglin, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31183

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 10, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rita M. Moss-Modglin, Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James P. Griffiths Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 031218 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen C. Sandford Attorney to the Personal Representative 1610 Gaylord Street Denver, Colorado 80206 Legal Notice No. 409701 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 10, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Date: December 3rd, 2020 Richard M. Arnold, Attorney for Personal Representative Amy Marie Kimble ARNOLD & ARNOLD, LLP 7691 Shaffer Parkway, Suite A Littleton, CO 80127 Phone: 720-962-6010

Legal Notice No. 409726 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript ______________________________________ Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Samuel T. Basile, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 20PR445 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before December 24, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Legal Notice No. 409723 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DONNA FAYE ROGERS, a/k/a DONNA F. ROGERS, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR031234

Legal Notice No. 409711 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Gina T. Shellhorn Personal Representative 11284 W. Rice Place Littleton, Colorado 80127

J. Bryan Gwinn Esq., Volant Law LLC Attorney to the Personal Representative 333 W. Hampden Ave. Ste. 1000 Englewood, CO 80110

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Eugene Gillham, aka Robert E. Gillham, aka Robert Gillham, aka Bob Gillham, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31204

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 16, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Aloisia Gillham, Personal Representative

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Public Notices Robert G. Frie (1796) Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234 Attorney for Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 409694 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BECKIE JEAN WILLIAMSON, also known as BECKIE J. WILLIAMSON, also known as JEAN WILLIAMSON, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 31171 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 27, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Calvin Douglas Williamson, Personal Representative 8448 Zephyr Street Arvada, CO 80005 Legal Notice No. 409656 First Publication: November 26, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard C. Radke, aka Richard C. Radke, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 31151 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cindi M. Weber Personal Representative 6933 Quail Street Arvada, Colorado 80004 Legal Notice No. 409721 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Andrew Lyons, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31179 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Eugene Lyons, Personal Representative c/o Melissa Dougherty Anderson Law, LLC. PO Box 225 Golden, CO 80402 Legal Notice No.409699 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAMES D. NOBLE, also known as JAMES NOBLE, also known as JIM NOBLE, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31156 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

John H. Noble C/O ROBINSON BAILEY PC 7100 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 101 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 409657 First Publication: November 26, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Frederick Nigro, a/k/a John Nigro, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31233 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven W. Jack, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 2616 W. Alamo Avenue Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 409735 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gracie Leola Trast, A/K/A Gracie L. Trast, Deceased Case Number 20PR31120 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative’s name, address & telephone Jerry Haines, Personal Representative C/O Harvey J. Williamson, Esq.

4450 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 100 Boulder, Colorado 80303 303-716-9666 Legal Notice No. 409672 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CATHERINE ANNE STUTZMAN, also known as Catherine A. Stutzman, aka Catherine Stutzman, aka Cathy A. Stutzman, and Cathy Stutzman, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31135.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Merle Duane Stutzman Personal Representative 7483 West Laurel Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80128 Legal Notice No. 409679 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Melody L. Jones, aka Melody Lane Jones, aka Melody Jones, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 31176 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JO ANN W. STANTON, a/k/a JO ANN STANTON, a/k/a CASSIE JO ANN STANTON Deceased Case Number: 2020PR031070 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin M. Stanton, Personal Representative 1501 S. Youngfield Ct Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Notice No. 409686 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia A. Rogers, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 031186 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Randall Rogers, Personal Representative 6805 Raspberrry Run Littleton, Colorado 80125 Legal Notice No. 409687 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript Public Notice

Leigh Teichman, Align Fiduciary Services 2535 Otter Court Lafayette, Colorado 80026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kevin John Henry Miller, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31052

Legal Notice No. 409671 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stanley Wayne Baus, a/k/a Stan Baus, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31239 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 3, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tamara J. Montoya-Sandos, Personal Representative 1800 Glenarm Place, Suite 1202 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 409693 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of REBECCA R. PRITCHARD, a/k/a REBECCA PRITCHARD, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31194 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Louisa M. Ritsick, Personal Representative Bryant, Ritsick, Symons & Ratner, LLC 3773 Cherry Creek N. Drive, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No. 409681 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lovetta F. Arensdorf, Deceased Case Number: 2020 PR 31131 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tommie Lovefern Munson Personal Representative 12049 W. Chenango Drive Morrison, Colorado 80465 Legal Notice No. 409720 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Esther Lorraine Breiting, a/k/a Esther L. Breiting, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31178 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Jefferson County District Court, Colorado on or before April 03, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brian Scott Breiting Personal Representative c/o Baker Law Group, 8301 E. Prentice Ave. #405 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 409680 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020

Lucy Miller, Personal Representative 1198 Apple Lane Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Legal Notice No. 409692 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Estate of Lee John Keltner, a/k/a Lee Keltner, a/k/a Lee J. Keltner, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31212 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin Christine Keltner, Personal Representative c/o Groves Law, LLC 281 S. Pearl St. Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No. 409712 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edith Evon Wilson, also known as Edith E. Wilson, also known as E. Evon Wilson, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31198 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donna L. Christenson, Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 210 Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Notice No. 409658 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charlotte L. Curtis, aka Charlotte Curtis, aka Charlotte LaVerne Curtis, Deceased Case Number: 20PR31209 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 10, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tony Morris Curtis Personal Representative 1010 Willows Bend Drive Loveland, Colorado 80537 Legal Notice No. 409715 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Luther Summers, Deceased Case Number 2020PR31019 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to

the personal representative or to the Jefferson County District Court, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 10, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janet Summers, Personal Representative. c/o The Hickey Law Firm, LLC 1075 South Yukon Street, Suite 260 Lakewood, Colorado 80226

Susan Stewart Cowdin Personal Representative c/o Walter M. Kelly II, Miller & Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 409700 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Legal Notice No. 409719 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Louise Ann Turtle Kielsmeier, aka Louise Ann Kielsmeier, aka Louise A. Kielsmeier, aka Louise Kielsmeier, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31185 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

George H. Turtle, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Merlin G. Clemens, aka Merlin Clemens, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31173

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before April 3, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

David Clemens, Personal Representative 3164 Alexander Way Broomfield, CO 80023 Legal Notice No. 409674 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No. 409644 First Publication: November 26, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janice Marie Rudnicki, a/k/a Janice M. Rudnicki, a/k/a Janice Rudnicki, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31203

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gayle P. Andresen, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 261 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before December 15, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth W. Andresen Personal Representative 2393 Braun Court Golden, Colorado 80401-6811 Legal Notice No. 409664 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel L. Rudnicki, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003 Phone Number: 303-420-1234 Attorney for Daniel L. Rudnicki Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 409649 First Publication: November 26, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Hazel Irene Sanborn, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31080 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to the Clerk of the Probate Court, District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado, 80419, 720 772 2500 on or before March 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark Edward Sanborn and Ricky Joseph Sanborn , Co-Personal Representatives By: Guy M. Heyl Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives Guy M. Heyl, P.C. P.O. Box 270303, Littleton, CO 80127 (303) 933-0350 | guymheyl@msn.com

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Daniel Edward Gallegos, Sr., Deceased Case Number 2020PR30968

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel Edward Gallegos, Jr, Personal Representative c/o Melissa Dougherty Anderson Law, LLC. PO BOX 225 Golden, CO 80402 Legal Notice No. 409708 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 409464 First Publication: November 26, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eugene Loyd Klein, a/k/a Gene Klein, a/k/a Eugene L. Klein, a/k/a Eugene Klein, Deceased Case No. 2020PR31227

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerald L. Riley, a/k/a Gerald Lee Riley, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31040 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeranelle J. Yost, Personal Representative 7413 S. Quail Circle Littleton, CO 80127 Legal Notice No. 409713 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Klein, Personal Representative c/o Law Offices of Maria Petrocco 8690 Wolff Ct. #200 Westminster, CO 80031 Legal Notice No. 409724 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lawrence A. Clouse, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR030834 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before April 3, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephanie F. Dahl, Esq. – Attorney for Estate 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 2-430 Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 409663 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Ernest Bucelloni, a/k/a Richard E. Bucelloni, a/k/a Richard Bucelloni, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31238

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ signature on original in office Signature of Attorney for Person Giving Notice Julie Ann Traxler, Personal Representative c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7134 Legal Notice No. 409714 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jan Carole Stewart, aka Jan C. Stewart , aka Jan Stewart, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31230

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randall L. Greenwood a/k/a Randall Greenwood

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Public Notices a/k/a Randall Lynn Greenwood a/k/a Randy Greenwood a/k/a Randy L. Greenwood, Randy Lynn Greenwood, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31104 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 26, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Luann D. Levine, Personal Representative 16868 W. 67th Place Arvada, CO 80007 Legal Notice No. 409647 First Publication: November 26, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of OWEN A. ROBB, aka OWEN ALEXANDER ROBB, and as OWEN MORSE ALEXANDER ROBB, Deceased Case No. 2020PR031100 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 4, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

David A. Robb, Personal Representative 3332 Molly Lane Broomfield, CO 80023 Legal Notice No. 409660 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia Gilmore, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 453 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 2,, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Gilmore Personal Representative 8520 W. 10th Avenue Lakewood, Colorado 80215 Legal Notice No. 409734

First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 24, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NEIDE GILLIAN COOLEY MORRISON, a/k/a GILLIAN MORRISON, and GILLIAN COOLEY MORRISON, Deceased Case Number: 2020PR31215 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ward Michael Morrison, Personal Representative c/o Louisa M. Ritsick, Esq. Bryant, Ritsick, Symons & Ratner, LLC 3773 Cherry Creek N. Drive, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80209 Legal Notice No. 409682 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MIRIAM RUTH CORBETT, a/k/a MIRIAM R. CORBETT, a/k/a MIRIAM CORBETT, Deceased Case Number: 20 PR 31201 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth R. Wilson, Personal Representative 15175 W. Belleview Ave. Morrison, CO 80465 Legal Notice No. 409683 First Publication: December 3, 2020 Last Publication: December 17, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on December 1, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Logan Scott Christensen be changed to Logan Scott Merrick Case No.: 20 C 1529 Diana Coffey, Clerk of Court By: Karla Beston, Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on November 30, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Holly Marie Ferguson be changed to Holly Marie Cofer Case No.: 20 C 1505

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set for Jan 11, 2021 & Jan 15, 2021, at 9am. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

By: J. Harlan, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 409710 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

Legal Notice No. 409716 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 1, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Matthew James Eison be changed to Matthew NehemiYah HezekiYah Judah Justice Ben Israel Case No.: 20 C 1561

Legal Notice No.: 408557 First Publication: November 12, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice

Public notice is given on December 3, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

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

The Petition requests that the name of Laurie Ann MacLaganBartee be changed to Laurie Ann Bartee Case No.: 20 C 1574

By: Karla Beston Clerk of Court, Deputy Clerk

By:Karla Beston Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 409725 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

Legal Notice No. 409736 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Adoption / Guardianship Public Notice

District Court, Jefferson County, CO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner: Joseph Cody Stockwell Case Number 20JA35

Legal Notice No. 409709 First Publication: December 10, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: The Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

To: Jose Artuto Nunez Lozano

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set for Jan 11, 2021 & Jan 15, 2021, at 9am. in the court location identified above.

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The Petition requests that the name of Vito Schledwitz be changed to Vito Wolf Case No.: 20 C 1545 By: Karla Beston Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner: Joseph Cody Stockwell Case Number 20JA34

Pursuant to ยง19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is given on December 1, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

To: Jose Artuto Nunez Lozano

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Pursuant to ยง19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/ have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Legal Notice No.: 408556 First Publication: November 12, 2020 Last Publication: December 10, 2020 Publisher: Golden Transcript

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