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VOLUME 38 | ISSUE 22

Sentencing law led to 110-year prison term Judge points to legislature in case of trucker crash

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Jordan “JoJo” Snell, 2, also was killed in the crash.

Diana “Dee” Snell was killed in a crash on U.S. 285 at Kings Valley in August.

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Amber Snell has a severe traumatic brain injury after the crash that killed her mom and younger daughter.

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Englewood man coping after losing wife, granddaughter in crash

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Imagine waking up from your worst nightmare, and it’s all true.

Frank Snell of Englewood

lost his wife Diana and 2-yearold granddaughter Jordan in a tragic traffic accident on U.S. 285 at Kings Valley on Aug. 26. He SEE SNELL, P2

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When Judge A. Bruce Jones imposed a sentence of 110 years on Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos for causing a deadly semi-truck accident on I-70, killing four people and injuring several others, he said if it were up to him, he wouldn’t have given the 26-year-old truck driver such a long sentence.

But it wasn’t up to Jones, because Title 18. Article 1.3. Sentencing in Criminal Cases Part 4, in Colorado’s Revised Statutes, 2014, required Jones to not only sentence Aguilera-Mederos to at least a mandatory minimum in terms of years for each count he was convicted on, but it specifies that many of those sentences be served consecutively instead of concurrently.

In the case, the jury found AguileraMederos guilty of six counts of FirstDegree Assault — Extreme Indifference and 10 counts of Attempted FirstDegree Assault — Extreme Indifference. Both charges are considered “crimes of violence.” Colorado law states that “a person convicted of two or more crimes of violence arising out of the same incident Aguilerashall be sentenced for such Mederos crimes so that sentences are served consecutively rather than concurrently.” Those 16 counts (of 27 counts he was convicted of), totaled 110 years. Colorado law allows the four Vehicular Homicide SEE CRASH, P7

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feels lucky that his son Adam and daughter Amber survived the crash, though Amber has a severe traumatic brain injury. It is uncertain what her care will look like when she is able to come home from the hospital. Adam also has a traumatic brain injury, though less severe, and he is out of the hospital but still going through therapy to overcome the impairments.

Frank, son Andrew and granddaughter Aliyah were not in the truck Diana, who was known as Dee, was driving.

Frank’s days now are spent caring for 5-year-old Aliyah, wading through medical bills, insurance

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claims and more, visiting daily with Amber who is still at Craig Hospital, working at his job and trying to finish home remodeling projects he started before the crash.

There are many sleepless nights as he worries about how to keep everything together especially with Dee gone. Dee was the backbone for her husband, three grown children and two granddaughters, always there, always taking care of things for the family, Frank said.

Frank marvels at everything Dee could get done while also working for an auto parts company. Dee left that job in July 2020 when Frank had a stroke and had just gone back to work when Frank had a heart attack two months before the crash.

“Things don’t get done right without her,” Frank explained.

Frank thanks the people who

JoJo Snell, foreground, with her big sister Aliyah, 5.

jumped out of their vehicles to help his family immediately after the crash, sure that because of their aid before first responders arrived, his son and daughter are still alive.

He also thanks those who sat in traffic for up to five hours on U.S. 285 while first responders did their jobs.

Frank listens to a song called “Jealous of the Angels” every day because the lyrics are comforting, so much so that Aliyah has learned the words. The first stanza says: “I didn’t know today would be our last, Or that I’d have to say goodbye to you so fast, I’m so numb I can’t feel anymore, Prayin’ you’d just walk back through that door.”

A few seconds changed Frank’s family forever.

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On the way home from the family’s annual camping trip to Twin Lakes, Dee’s truck, which was pulling a camper heading northbound on U.S. 285, was hit by a truck, whose driver had passed vehicles on the shoulder at a high speed, crossed a double yellow line and hit her truck head-on.

“In a period of less than 10 seconds, one person’s choice has dramatically changed my entire family’s lives,” Frank said.

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and natural. They married in May 1985, and Amber was born in May 1986, followed by Adam in 1990 and Andrew in 1991.

The family lived in Wheat Ridge for eight years before moving to Englewood, where Dee had grown up and graduated from Englewood High School in 1984. They have always been a tight-knit family with Amber and her daughters, Aliyah and Jordan, called JoJo by her family, living with Frank and Dee. Every year, the entire family went camping at Twin Lakes to fish, enjoy being outdoors and unwind.

“That was her place,” he said of Dee. Dee also loved wolves and gardening, and Frank plans to have a bench made to be placed near the garden at their home as a tribute to

her.

Frank tries to keep Aliyah on a schedule as she attends kindergarten and after-school care, but she won’t sleep in the bedroom she shared with little sister JoJo. Aliyah believes a star in the western night sky is her grandma and JoJo watching over them.

JoJo, being the younger sister, learned quickly that she could get what she wanted, though she was fiercely protective of Aliyah.

“She was an amazing little girl,” Frank said of JoJo. “She had the biggest heart. … I will never see her grow up.”

Amber had a diffuse axonal injury, which means the two sides of her brain don’t communicate with each other. She still can’t walk, though she is slowly gaining back movement. Her short-term memory is impaired, and at this point, she doesn’t know she lost her youngest daughter and her mother.

“Why add to her pain now?”

Frank asked. “I’ll tell her when she can process what has happened.

Amber will never be the same. She will always have limitations. As bad as this affects me, I can’t imagine what it must be like for Amber.”

Moving forward Frank spends his days trying to move forward but said it’s like one step forward and two steps back.

He says he’s worried he will lose the house now that his household is down to one income.

He is doing his best with Aliyah, though he adds, “As things go along, I know I’m screwing up. I keep waiting for Dee to come through the door to fix it.”

He takes comfort in the emotional support from friends, extended family and the community.

Frank says two months ago he sent an email to Gov. Jared Polis, wanting to discuss the criminal justice system as it pertains to repeat-offending drivers on the

roadways like the man who caused the crash that killed Dee and JoJo, a system he calls screwed up. That man had alcohol/drug arrests and DUI convictions, and he was arrested three weeks prior to the crash for vehicular eluding, reckless driving and more. So far, Frank has not gotten a response from Polis’ office.

Each day is filled with going through the motions because there’s so much to do, and he works hard not to think about the “what ifs:” What if he had been driving immediately in front of Dee rather than heading home first? What if they hadn’t stopped for lunch or if they had stayed longer? That list is long, but that kind of thinking doesn’t help the here and now, he explained.

“I know what happened,” he said, “but I don’t think it’s sunk in yet.

This is going to be hard. I know that. It’s so much harder without Dee.”

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Wheat Ridge approves agreement for more youth events Ping-pong, swimming, movies and treats equal fun for teens and peace of mind for parents.

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fun events designed to foster safe and constructive youth socialization, improve mental health, reduce substance misuse and promote healthy activities will be coming to Wheat Ridge in the near future.

Resolution 57-2021, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) for hosting youth community events, was unanimously passed by Wheat Ridge City Council during the

Dec. 13 regular meeting.

The IGA will outline the relationship between the City of Wheat Ridge and JCPH in offering up to six free teen events each year. It also will detail specifics around hosting, promotion, compensation, equipment and food for the events. In addition, the resolution calls for three youth interns to be hired to assist in promoting and hosting activities at each event. As part of the agreement, event venues — most likely Wheat Ridge recreation centers, will be provided by the City of Wheat Ridge throughout the year and JCPH will compensate the City $1,000 for each event hosted in compliance with the IGA. The Events will take place once per month on a Saturday night, beginning at or before 7:30 p.m. and ending no earlier than 11:30 p.m. or thirty minutes before any curfew in place

on the day of the event, whichever is earlier. The events will offer free admission to at least 75 teens.

At this point, no date for the first event has been determined, but according to the resolution, events will take place between the completion of the agreement and June 30, 2022.

As part of the agreement, Wheat Ridge will provide at least four activities or forms of entertainment for the attendees throughout the duration of the event. Activities could include music, movies, swimming, dodgeball, Ping-Pong, card tables, video games or craft projects, to name a few. The City will provide snacks and drinks to teens attending, free of charge.

Wheat Ridge also will handle logistics like registration / sign-in, permission slips and parental waivers, audio / visual gear, safety equipment and chaperones experienced in

working with teens.

The resolution came about when staff members within the City’s Parks & Recreation Department started serving as part of the Jefferson County Communities That Care Coalition (CTC), a group of approximately 100 stakeholders, community members, key leaders and youth.

Since CTC is housed within JCPH, the IGA became necessary.

Forty-seven communities across Colorado are being funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Communities That Care initiative to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors among youth. This is a fiveyear grant from 2016 to 2021 and is funded by marijuana tax dollars.

Jefferson County is projected to receive over $1.3 million in funding over five years for this project.

Olde Town Square Christmas tree felled by wind Plans for replacement tree being discussed

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High winds have felled a beloved Arvada holiday landmark, as the Olde Town Square Christ-

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mas Tree came crashing down on Dec. 15. Olde Town Square has been closed to visitors while the wind event is ongoing, but businesses in the area remain open, according to Olde Town Business Improvement District Executive Director Joe Hengstler.

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day Market booths blowing over.

Arvada Police and the City’s Parks Department both dispatched personnel to the scene to secure large items from blowing over and prevent debris and ornaments from wafting away from the tree.

He added that the BID is working to figure out a plan to replace the tree, which is an annual holiday favorite in the historic district.

“We’d like to figure out something long term becauses it’s always great to have a giant tree in Olde Town… We’re sad about the tree going down. The Christmas tree is kind of a landmark here this time of year. Ultimately, this isn’t going to squash our holiday spirit,” Hengstler said.

Hengstler added that the tree

The felled Olde Town Christmas Tree.

won’t be able to be re-erected, so a replacement tree would need to be brought in.

“At this point, we would need to figure out a different tree,” Hengstler said.

The Holiday Maker’s Market will take place as scheduled on Friday, according to Hengstler.

Arvada Police Department Public Information Officer Dave Snelling said there hadn’t been any injuries due to the wind or falling tree, but “a lot of broken hearts.”

The tree has been a staple of the Olde Town landscape since the Olde Town Square opened in 2006, according to the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority. The tree was transplanted to the square, according to local historian Nancy Young.

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Jeffco School Board votes yes on new Arvada Aquatics Complex Final vote clears the way for partnership to replace Meyers Pool

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During its Dec. 9 regular meeting, the Jefferson County Board of Education voted to approve operative documents to complete the partnership with Apex Parks and Recreation District and the City of Arvada to replace the aging Meyers Pool.

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regarding the agreement, saying on Nov. 4, the previous Board (prior to newly elected members being seated) approved the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Arvada, Apex and Jeffco Public Schools (JPS), regarding the Northwest Aquatics Complex project, and the loan terms to support the IGA and finance construction. She said on Oct. 20, the Board directed JPS staff to finalize the IGA with bids for the project’s financing and report on the loan for the project.

“The partnership agreement provides for Jeffco Public Schools and the City of Arvada to jointly finance construction of the aquatics complex with Apex providing ongoing management and operations at the site,” Schooley said. “The George J. Meyers Swimming Center, the Meyers pool owned by the City of Arvada and operated by the Apex Park and Recreation District, is almost 50-years-old and in need of replacement. A plan has been developed to keep the pool in operation until a new pool opens. The estimated end of the pool’s useful life is 2023.”

Steve Bell, Chief Operating Officer, Jeffco Schools, said the vote would be the culmination of what had been discussed in November, following the award of the loan package to Glacier Bank, as the single lender on the transaction, based on the terms and conditions of their bid.

“We’ve been talking about this for quite some time,” Bell said. “We think we have a very value-added asset for our community on a very unique borrowing structure. We have two parties — with the school district and the City (of Arvada) that are partnering on the financing, with a third partner, Apex Parks and Rec. District, which will provide for the operation and maintenance of the facility.”

Bell said an Arvada Council member, at the time the City passed their resolution, made a comment that he thought (the partnership) was decades ahead of the rest of the country with this type of (ownership) structure.

New board member Paula Reed read the resolution as written to the Board: “Resolution of the Jefferson County School District No. R1, Jefferson and Broomfield Counties, Colorado, approving a lease purchase financing to provide funds for the construction of a replacement aquatics center on the site of the Meyers Pool, authorizing and approving the lease purchase agreement and other documentation in connection with the cooperative financing with the City of Arvada and providing other details, perimeters and authorization in connection with lease purchase financing,” the resolution said.

Before the vote, while discussion of the matter was still taking place, board member Susan Miller asked Bell to clarify details of the deal including duration of the partnership and percentage of financing the District would be responsible for. He said the term of the deal would be 20 years and Jeffco Schools would be an equity owner, which among other things, meant Jeffco students would not pay fees to the facility for as long as the agreement continued.

“Now, at the end of the 20-year term, when the financing is paid, it is possible that maybe we’d make a decision to do something different, but that’s not in the document as it exists,” Bell said, stressing that after 20 years, the District would still own 50% of the Complex.

After the three newest board members, Mary Parker, Danielle Varda and Paula Reed, each commented with enthusiasm about the project, Miller gave an impassioned plea to reconsider committing $22 million to the project, saying the District had greater needs that would be more impactful to students, referencing schools like Molholm and Vivian Elementary, Title 1 schools that have many long-standing needs.

“We are setting a precedent,” Miller said. “I want it to be very clear that when we do this, we are setting a precedent that Foothills and Wheat SEE AQUATICS, P7

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counts Aguilera-Mederos was convicted of (along with the other seven counts), to be served concurrently.

The ensuing crash killed 24-yearold Miguel Angel Lamas Arellano, 61-year-old Doyle Harrison, 67-yearold William Bailey and 69-year-old Stanley Politano.

In the wake of the sentencing, more than 4.5 million people have signed an online petition asking Governor, Jared Polis, to commute Aguilera-Mederos’ sentence to time served or offer him clemency.

The League of United Latin American Citizens also has weighed in, saying it’s “working on registering a formal complaint of gross misconduct with the Colorado Bar Association against First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King for abuse of power and official oppression under the color of law in filing charges against an innocent truck driver who was behind the wheel when his truck’s brakes failed.”

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Ridge and Golden and Evergreen and Carmody could come and say ‘hey!

— we want to do this as well. And we want the same type of structure that you’re building for Arvada for those five high schools. We want that for

Colorado First Judicial District Attorney, Alexis King, released the following statement in response: “This tragedy was devastating to the victims, their families and our entire community. The actions and decisions of Mr. Aguilera-Mederos resulted in the loss of four lives, devastating injuries to the survivors and – as we heard them state during the sentencing hearing – grave impacts to their families and loved ones. We initiated plea negotiations but Mr. Aguilera-Mederos declined to consider anything other than a traffic ticket. The facts and consequences of his decisions that day were extraordinary enough to support pursuing first-degree assault charges. Ethically, we do not – nor can we – pick and choose between victims in charging. The jury’s thoughtful verdict reflects the strength of the evidence presented and recognizes the harm caused to the victims. The sentence – which our office requested the minimum for – is within the purview of the court and reflects the judgment of the legislature. Just as the law mandates this outcome, it also provides future opportunity to revisit the sentence, and we will again pursue

an appropriate outcome if that opportunity arises, after consulting with the victims and survivors and receiving their input.”

Aguilera-Mederos has the right to appeal his conviction. There also is a provision in the law that allows the Department of Corrections to send the sentencing court a report on the evaluation and diagnosis of

the violent offender, within 90 days of his incarceration “and the court, in a case which it considers to be exceptional and to involve unusual and extenuating circumstances, may thereupon modify the sentence, effective not earlier than one hundred nineteen days after his or her placement in the custody of the department.”

our community.’”

Miller acknowledged that the decision to fund the pool had already been set in motion, but said there was precedent for overturning decisions made by previous boards. Bell clarified that the District (via the previous Board) had already awarded the sale of the transaction to an institutional lender.

“This money should be going for

the purpose of our competency of teaching our children and should be providing opportunities for our kiddos,” she said.

Bell said upending the transaction would likely cause issues with the City of Arvada, the lender and would jeopardize the project. He called the matter an issue of organizational integrity saying, in his opinion, the current

Board should honor the commitment made by previous Board members.

For her part, Jeffco Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland said there were aquatics needs in the district’s northern corridor that would need to be dealt with regardless of the vote. The resolution passed with only Miller voting no.

‘The jury’s thoughtful verdict reflects the strength of the evidence presented and recognizes the harm caused to the victims. The sentence – which our office requested the minimum for – is within the purview of the court and reflects the judgment of the legislature.’ from a statement release by Alexis King, Colorado First Judicial District Attorney

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Help for Family Tree’s Holidays of Hope Donation allows longtime local business to pay it forward

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Family Tree’s Holidays of Hope was presented a check for $5,000 from Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric to support the nonprofit’s campaign to provide gifts to families in need.

Josh Ward, owner of Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric, is carrying on the tradition of giving started 16 years ago by his father, John, the previous owner of the company.

“The Family Tree Holidays of Hope campaign brings great joy and needed assistance during the

holidays to local families affected by domestic violence and other difficulties,” Ward said. “Everyone deserves the spirit of the season and this is one way we can make a difference.”

Family Tree is a non-profit human services agency providing innovative services designed to end child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. It has been serving the Denver metro community since 1976.

“The generous gift from Applewood Plumbing provides vital resources to Family Tree as we meet the needs of people experiencing child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and homelessness. Our partners in this work who provide financial support are what make it possible for Family Tree to ensure the needs of people in our community are met with resources, hope and a personal touch,” said Katherine

Lawson, chief development officer of Family Tree.

Applewood’s Caring Community Giveaway selects a different small, local charity to receive the $5,000 donation every quarter. Charities are chosen by Applewood employees and voted on by their social media followers. The charity that receives the most votes wins the quarterly donation, but runners-up are not forgotten.

This quarter’s runners-up, Denver Dream Center’s Christmas in the City and Operation Santa Claus, will each receive a $500 gift from Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric.

Lawson said that Family Tree is grateful to everyone who voted Family Tree and for Applewood Pluming’s desire to support the community.

“There is no doubt the gift from

Applewood Plumbing will impact the lives of many people this season,” she said.

Paula Washenberger, Applewood Plumbing’s Director of Marketing, has watched the company’s Caring Community Giveaway program grow over her 13 years with the company.

She said in the 16 years it’s been going; Applewood has given away in excess of $200,000.

“It was just sort of the perfect time of the year to support an organization like Family Tree, helping to bring holiday spirit to those who might not be able to make that happen,” she said. “It was thrilling for us.”

Learn more about Family Tree and how you can help make the holidays brighter for families in need at thefamilytree.org/HolidaysHope.

One-woman show for Evergreen artist Maria Valentia Sheets’ stained glass to be displayed in Lakewood starting Dec. 15

BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Sinners, Saints and Fools,” a solo exhibition of kiln-fired, painted stained glass by Evergreen artist

Maria Valentina Sheets will be at Valkarie Gallery in Lakewood from until Jan. 9.

Sheets of Evergreen will feature mostly portrait work, with all works being backlit in the gallery. The

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works range from five to 50 pounds.

“I’ve got approximately 20 pieces in it — pretty significant, pretty detailed,” she said.

One of her pieces is titled “The Void” and is a commentary on fame.

The piece is meant to push people to “think about who you’re defending if you can’t recognize them,” Sheets said.

An excerpt from the description of Sheet’s exhibit describes it this way: “In the exhibit, `Sinners, Saints and Fools’ … artist Maria Valentina Sheets pushes the once traditional medium of iconographic, kiln-fired, stained-glass panel portraiture towards a contemporary homage by placing characters amidst the symbolic, often chaotic, detritus of modern environments.”

Sheets, an artist and conservator, has experience working with high volume and high profile art collections. From being a contract conservator at The Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas after a devastating fire to working with the personal collections of George Bush, Sheets has had many unique experiences throughout her career.

Dipping into the world of stained glass in 2006, Sheets began to dabble with the art on her own and then eventually took a class. Now, her work is featured in many churches and buildings that will stand for

years to come.

“I think stained glass offered me a challenge and a refresher careerwise,” Sheets said.

Sheets’ work has been featured in Stained Glass Magazine, and she recently designed a window for the Historic Vernon A.M.E. Church in Tulsa memorializing a violent race massacre that took place in 1921.

Misty Keasler, a fellow visual artist and friend for nearly two decades, appreciates all the artistic endeavors Sheets has made over the years.

“She’s such a fascinating person to know. Anything she gets interested in she becomes a master at,” Keasler said.

Even though Keasler’s medium is photography, she still recognizes the skill that Sheets brings to the table.

“She is by far one of the most talented people I’ve ever met,” Keasler said.

WANT TO GO? Evergreen artist Maria Valentina Sheets’ solo exhibition will be displayed until Jan. 9 at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St., Lakewood. The gallery is open from 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 4-8:30 p.m. Fridays, noon-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m.

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Breckenridge Brewery partners with nonprofit to deliver beer to winners

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Christmas came early for certain Littleton-area residents who were greeted Thursday morning by a procession of Saint Bernards with barrels of beer around their collar.

Two Littleton-area households join four others across the metro area as winners of Breckenridge Brewery’s Saint Beernard Delivery.

The brewery partnered with Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue to bring a fluffy flurry of dogs to the winners’ homes, where they were gifted several small kegs of the brewery’s signature Christmas Ale. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Breckenridge Brewery has been delivering beer to fans as a safe way to spread some joy. The brewery received national media attention last year when it enlisted reindeer to deliver their beer.

“These mountain-dog deliveries are our nod to our mountain roots

and the longstanding tradition of Christmas Ale,” said Breckenridge Brewery President Todd Usry in a statement about this year’s event.

Winners Mark and Andrea Williams, self-described “ultimate dog lovers,” said they were surprised when they were told they’d won a delivery.

“Both of our dogs are rescue dogs so we like to support the dog rescues as well, so that was kind of a cool little thing,” Andrea Williams told Colorado Community Media.

The dogs were all adopted by their owners through Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue, a nonprofit that finds new homes for unwanted, abandoned or abused Saint Bernards and Saint Bernard mixes.

“We are so excited to be a part of Breckenridge Brewery’s Christmas Ale Deliveries this year … all while celebrating these giant lovable dogs we focus on saving year-round,” said Nicole McLain, president of Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue, in a statement.

For another winner, Emily Rose, she said she couldn’t believe the dog delivery was real when she first entered the contest.

“I grew up with Saint Bernards, so right away when I won I was like ‘Yes!’” she said.

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New Lakewood park a link to city’s past City Council unanimously approves purchase of land.

BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lakewood City Council unanimously approved resolution 2021-52, authorizing the purchase of property 731 Tabor Street during its Dec. 13 meeting.

The property will be purchased from the Daniel Wilson Porter Living Trust, and will be known as Porter Park.

Kit Newland, Director of Community Resources, City of Lakewood, gave a presentation about the property before the vote took place.

She said City staff had been working with the Porter family for pretty much the entirety of 2021 to make the acquisition happen.

The property was purchased by Daniel and Phyllis Porter in 1951 when their oldest daughter, Jo Anne Kiser, was just 5-years-old.

Kiser said Lakewood had raised her with its schools and parks, its libraries and landscape.

“I used to play for hours in the irrigation waters that ran into our field.

There was the song of meadowlark and an abundance of butterflies to chase with my homemade net,” she said. “To the north and west, an Irish dairy farm (owned by) the Brown’s.

And to the east, a Mennonite chicken farm — (owned by) the Deiners.

Later, that (chicken farm) would become to my great delight, a horse stable run by an amazing family of Kentucky horse traders.”

Kiser said it warmed her heart that Lakewood was interested in preserving that history. She said her parents really believed in contributing and playing an active part in their com-

munity.

Two of Daniel and Phyllis Porter’s other daughters spoke during the meeting as well.

Amy Plummer, the Porters’ youngest daughter, said finding and moving to 731 Tabor allowed her parents to fulfill their American dream of raising fruits and vegetables, horses and of course, children.

“May you all come to love this land as we have,” she said. “And may you meet the challenge of designing a park that honors this special site including connecting to the many trails that lead to this property.”

Marian Samuelson, the Porters’ middle daughter, who attended the meeting via ZOOM said many years ago she’d read Jack Kerouac’s book, “On the Road, and that a particular passage reading “At night all the lights of Denver lay like a giant wheel on the plain below, for the house was in that part of the west

where the mountains roll down the foothill into the plain.” stirred childhood memories of being able to look to the west and see Lookout Mountain, north and south Table Mountain and north along the front range to the Flatirons.

“We would often climb the hills where Simms Steakhouse is now, to pick wildflowers for the dinner table,” she said. “Looking to the east, downtown Denver was way off in the distance. It reminded me of Oz on the horizon.”

According to data in the resolution, the purchase price for the property is not expected to exceed $2,020,000 and the purchase of the water rights are not expected to exceed $15,000.

Money for the purchase will come from unallocated TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) Funds for parkland and open space acquisition.

Porter Park will be Lakewood’s 112th city park.

In Colorado schools, scenes of disruption, destruction Kids are acting out in class while struggling to cope

BY ERICA BREUNLIN AND JENNIFER BROWN THE COLORADO SUN

Veronica Bell’s classroom devolved into a place of destruction this school year, with kids snapping

pencils out of frustration, tearing up decorations and bulletin boards, and ripping math books to shreds.

“Then they would say, ‘Oh, I don’t have a math book anymore,’” said Bell, who left her teaching post at KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary in Denver at the end of October.

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his nails into their arms until they bled, leaving scratch marks on their wrists. The fight was over a stolen pencil. In a different incident, a student threatened to stab other kids and staff with scissors.

They’re in third grade.

As teachers returned to the classroom this year, determined to help catch kids up on academics, they were met with another challenge: students with more severe behavioral problems than many had seen before.

Teachers interviewed by The Colorado Sun said there are more outbursts and more cussing in class.

Kids are set off by schoolwork that feels overwhelming, and sometimes bolt from the classroom.

More than a year of pandemic uncertainty, and less structured time spent learning at home, have taken a toll on kids’ emotional wellbeing — and it shows in students’ lack of ability to interact with classmates, respect school staff and avoid succumbing to peers who are stirring up trouble.

The state Department of Education tracks the number of suspensions and expulsions in districts but won’t collect that data for this school year until the end of the year.

The classroom chaos comes as the state tries to offer more kids better access to mental health support, with a $9 million effort to connect kids in distress with three free mental health sessions.

All the volatility among young learners shouldn’t come as a shock, said Rebecca Holmes, president and CEO of the Colorado Education Initiative, which focuses on improving Colorado’s public education system and creating greater equity.

Prolonged school closures, adults clashing over political debates and families suffering job loss or the death of a loved one have all contributed to students misbehaving in school, said Holmes, whose nonprofit has worked with 35 districts this fall.

“Before we pathologize the behaviors of young people, let’s be honest about the state of the adults

around them,” she said. “Modern humans aren’t great at managing the stress of prolonged uncertainty.

In many cases, workplaces have changed policies and practices to accommodate our current realities.

But we put young people back into schools, applied the old norms and schedules and ways of being, and are surprised that it appears to not be serving them.”

Rather than blame students, Holmes emphasizes the need for schools to reflect on the disciplinary systems they have in place and assess whether they’re effective for kids who have experienced 19 months of a pandemic.

Teresa Haynes, clinical director of a nonprofit that provides mental health support to 15 schools in Eagle County, is hearing from teachers about “some of the most extreme acting-out behaviors that they’ve ever seen in their careers.” Kids have thrown things, hidden under tables and destroyed property, she said.

The mental health pressures are manifesting as destruction and outbursts in the younger grades, and as a quieter, more subtle uptick in depression and suicidal thoughts in the older grades, she said.

Haynes, clinical director of Hope Center of Eagle River Valley, oversees a team of therapists who work inside schools as well as a mobile, 24/7 crisis unit that is regularly dispatched to school campuses. This school year, not quite half over, is on track to surpass last year’s record in terms of the number of students who received support and the number of interactions between students and Hope Center clinicians.

Already this school year, the nonprofit has connected with 485 students and logged 4,551 interactions, she said.

Many of those have been suiciderisk assessments for middle and high schoolers, but also for children as young as 6 and 7, Haynes said.

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Behavioral problems at school have been escalating for years, but the “prolonged period of stress on families” during the pandemic has made things worse, Haynes said. “I think it’s trickling down to younger kids,” she said.

Children are struggling because families are in stress — financial hardship, difficulty in paying mortgages and rent, and in some cases, more fighting at home. On top of that, kids who spent less time in the classroom last year and more time in Zoom or Google Meet are behind on social skills, including making friends and dealing with other kids they might find difficult.

“Some day, there will be some fascinating research,” Haynes said.

“There is a lot of division in our country about vaccination status.

Political division. It impacts families and it trickles down to kids.

Sometimes, people don’t seem as nice to each other as they used to be. And I continue to hear, ‘I can’t take another thing’ and ‘Now there’s another variant.’ It seems neverending.”

Don’t think those big-world conflicts aren’t affecting young people, said Sorin Thomas, founder of Queer Asterisk, a nonprofit that provides counseling for queer and transgender youth and adults in Denver, Boulder, Longmont and Fort Collins.

Too often, people are arguing about the effects on kids from masks or the virtual school year but avoiding the bigger picture, Thomas said.

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It’s the macrocosm of a dysfunctional family, said Thomas, who uses they/them pronouns.

“It’s quite frightening,” they said.

“The pandemic in and of itself is scary, and then the way that leaders and adults have handled it, that’s scary. These are things that are impacting young people.”

And while trying to grapple with their fear, kids have largely been robbed of the coping strategies they depend on to preserve their mental wellbeing — such as spending time with family members and friends, said Jenna Glover, a child clinical psychologist and the director of psychology training at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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of hope as they’ve been deprived of coming-of-age moments like school dances, graduations, continuation ceremonies and first-day-of-kindergarten pictures, Glover said.

“There’s a grief that comes with that,” Glover said, noting that people often thrive when they have something to look forward to.

“Kids’ lives are really marked in huge milestones year by year in a way that when you enter adulthood are not, and that is hugely disruptive for their wellbeing when they miss these traditions and huge rites of passage,” she said.

Children also need routine and predictability to excel, she added.

“Life is never fully predictable, but over the last two years life has been unpredictable in a way that has caused so much stress in kids’ lives that it’s causing mental health problems,” Glover said.

But those mental health problems aren’t always easily identifiable.

When teenagers and tweens are

angry or irritable or lash out, that’s typically indicative of depression, Glover said.

Similarly, when children erupt in a temper tantrum, they’re trying to communicate their stress and find a way to cope. Kids may scream or tear something up because they feel so overwhelmed and they’re attempting to soothe themselves, she said, particularly as they lack the emotional maturity or vocabulary to fully express how they feel.

She recommends parents re-introduce routines into their kids’ lives, with a consistent bedtime, adequate meals and safe social interactions, like socially distanced playdates.

“It’s a really small thing but the foundation of physical and mental health,” Glover said.

Reteaching kids how to think about others In Bell’s classroom at KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary, she picked up on behaviors from kids “trying to avoid work” and others seeking attention. She recalls one student who would lean far back in his chair, jump off swings or injure himself with a pencil to draw attention from the two teachers in the room. She also found students’ interactions became more aggressive, with a lot of roughhousing, and observed students missing some social cues.

“I think kids have been isolated for so long that they really haven’t had to think about other people in that way,” she said.

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spent more time on those lessons.

“They’re still lagging because they haven’t had time to practice those skills,” she said.

About half the students in Bell’s class — 28 total — had a specialized learning plan or behavior plan and, even with a second teacher helping her, she struggled to give them all the support they needed.

Bell and her co-teacher did what they could to create a better classroom environment for students, rearranging their classroom schedule so that kids were tackling harder subjects, like math, when they were fresh in the day.

But by the end of October, she was still overwhelmed and feeling like she needed more support from her administrators. Suffering scalp pain and tension in her neck and back, she made the hard decision

December 23, 2021 to leave teaching. The elevated behavioral issues, along with the lack of support from school leaders, contributed to her health issues, which ultimately propelled her decision to quit.

Gerardo Muñoz, a social studies teacher at the Denver Center for International Studies at Baker, pins part of students’ behavioral challenges this year on their struggle to adjust to classroom expectations.

Many students have experienced more freedom in their learning environment amid the pandemic, working on assignments from their bed and getting up to grab a snack without asking.

“Now we’re asking them to come back as if the whole year and a half didn’t happen, as if they just know how to be in school,” said Muñoz, who is Colorado’s 2021 Teacher of the Year.

He urges schools to reflect on how much they’re listening to students amid the pandemic.

Madison Stockton, who teaches

third grade literacy at Southmoor Elementary School in Denver, hasn’t experienced much chaos at school, but she recognizes that kids need a reminder of how to be respectful of adults and consider other people’s feelings. They’re not trying to be malicious, she said, but are “out of practice.”

“Those are just skills that now need to be explicitly taught because we can’t really trust that they’re getting these skills elsewhere since we’re still in this kind of apocalyptic pandemic world,” Stockton said.

Students’ emotions have grown more intense amid the pandemic, she said, and while they’re able to better name their feelings this year, they’re having a harder time managing them.

She’s shifted her approach with students, starting the day with an exercise in which kids write down something kind someone did for them the day before and having kids rate themselves and the whole class on how they conducted

themselves during recess. She also awards students for good behavior with raffle tickets they can use to enter a class lottery and win prizes, and she gives the entire class points that they can use to earn class spirit days or extra recess time.

Those strategies have all helped.

But they can’t solve one problem still hanging over Stockton and her colleagues: a growing list of work responsibilities that cut into teachers’ time to thoroughly address behavior management.

“If we’re not given that time and given that space to really focus on classroom community,” she said, “then the kids are not going to feel safe and they’re going to act out.”

This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Despite fewer reported cases, COVID up in sewage tests Signs indicate more virus prevalence, but vaccinated people may not know they’re infected

BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Testing of wastewater at the Englewood-Littleton sewage plant is finding record-high signs of

COVID prevalence in the south metro populace, while the number of people receiving positive COVID tests has dropped — a situation that may show vaccinated people are not getting sick enough to feel the need

to test, a Colorado researcher says.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Platte Renew, a wastewater treatment plant in Englewood that is the third largest in Colorado, has been on the front lines of helping health officials make sense of the state of the virus.

The plant collects daily samples of sewage produced by about 300,000 people, according to Pieter Van Ry, the site’s director, covering populations in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Samples are sent to various labs both in-state and outside Colorado that test for the virus’s genome, an indicator of how prevalent COVID may be in a given community.

In recent weeks, tests have shown higher amounts of COVID being detected in South Platte’s wastewater than at any other point of the pandemic. But reported cases for the area are down by about half their record peak from last winter. The reason has to do with the difference in how the wastewater and clinical tests are conducted.

“We use wastewater surveillance to supplement our human clinical testing,” said Rachel Jervis, an epidemiologist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environ-

ment. “It’s really complementary information to give us more data about COVID in a particular community.”

About 50% of people who catch COVID will “shed (the) COVID virus in their stool,” regardless if they have symptoms, according to Jervis, meaning it can be an early indicator for how much the virus is spreading in an area.

But unlike a clinical test such as a nasal swab or saliva sample, wastewater testing can’t show how many people are currently infected.

“We’re really just looking at the volume of the genetic material of COVID,” Jervis said. “We’re not able to link it to an individual person and so we can’t use it to align the case data.”

Some of South Platte’s waste samples find their way to Carol Wilusz, a professor and researcher at Colorado State University, whose lab has been testing wastewater for COVID twice a week since August 2020.

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ellow Arvadans. About this time last year, we were taking stock of 2020, acknowledging the effects of COVID-19, appreciating the ways in which our community pulled together, and looking forward to a new, less challenging year. Unfortunately, 2021 was not the fresh start we had hoped for, as we continued to be tested by the pandemic and were confronted by unthinkable tragedy. However, true to form, we have rallied and strengthened. As this year comes to a close, I reflect on 2021 both with pride for our many accomplishments and in awe at the resilience of the Arvada community.

Early in the year, COVID vaccines and decreasing transmission rates boosted our spirits. Then in June, a life-changing tragedy tested us in the form of the devastating loss of our beloved Arvada Police Officer Gordon Beesley and the courageous Good Samaritan Johnny Hurley, the result of unspeakable violence of an active shooter in Olde Town. Just one month later, we mourned the

loss of Parks Maintenance team member Joey Herrin, who was killed in a tragic accident. As a community and team, our hearts are heavy, and we are weary.

And yet, 2021 has also been a time of extraordinary Marc Williams accomplishments.

First, through community partnerships, including the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce, we continue our pandemic recovery efforts, which along with the City’s 10-year financial model and our thriving local business environment, have helped the City maintain a strong financial position. We have continued to be nimble as seen in the semipermanent street closures in Olde Town Arvada installed early during COVID, which have now resulted in the creation of an open-air pedestrian mall with outdoor seating, street murals and new landscaping.

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This past summer, after several years of community engagement and planning, we implemented an organized waste and recycling system in Arvada. While not without challenges, the system is working and on its way to meeting the objectives set forth by the community and City Council. Additionally, we moved important infrastructure projects forward, completing Phase 1 and beginning voter-approved Phase 2 of Ralston Road and beginning the first stages of W. 72nd Avenue. These projects pave the way for solutions to traffic congestion along Arvada’s major east-west corridors.

Under extremely challenging conditions and with increased calls for service in 2021, our Police Department continued to provide residents with the highest level of public safety. The team continues to invest in public engagement and transparency, and has persevered through staffing challenges to maintain a highly-trained and dedicated team.

We also made strides in our customer service delivery goals, launching a greatly improved Ask Arvada that makes it easier to request a City service or ask a question online, from a computer or mobile device.

Lastly, we are pleased to partner with Jeffco Public Schools and Apex Park and Recreation on the Meyers Pool project, a community amenity for four decades, to be rebuilt in its current location.

We are proud of all of these accomplishments and many others from 2021, and celebrate them enthusiastically, even as we know that Arvada continues to heal and recover. We look ahead to 2022 with unwavering commitment and renewed strength as we continue to make Arvada a better and more resilient community.

On behalf of the Arvada City Council and the entire City team, happy holidays to you and your family, and best wishes for the new year.

Sincerely, Marc Williams Mayor, City of Arvada

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s it the lights, and the decorations? Or maybe the music?

How about family traditions and get-togethers? Oh, and don’t forget about the food, especially the baked goods—is that what it is?

What is it about the Christmas season that brings about that little change in everybody’s perspective that makes us all, as Bill Murray says, “the people we always hoped we would be”?

I know part of what it is, certainly, for people of my Faith tradition: we commemorate the miracle birth of a child sent to Earth expressly to die to pay the price for our screw-ups. That probably should be the main part of it, but, let’s be real, Christmas is no longer strictly, or even primarily, a religious holiday. I have friends of every faith tradition who celebrate the season, and exchange gifts on Dec. 25.

Like many parts of modern life, Christmas straddles the religious and the secular worlds. And, as such, it really is a thing that has a unique power to weave itself into the fabric of all our lives and stitch us together. I promise you,

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even a lot of charity work at this time of year is initiated by people from every faith, even the ones who claim not to have a faith.

So, what is it?

What gives Christmas this power?

For children, it Michael Alcorn is no doubt the anticipation of what might be coming next—the unknown. I am, sadly, a little past that stage of life where the children can’t fall asleep and wake up way too early and can’t hold still for the excitement, but I remember it. Christmas through the eyes of a child is a time of simple joy, and the fact that they don’t *know* what’s coming is immaterial; in fact, once they get to the age where they send you the Amazon page for what they want, there is no such joy. There is no wonder.

For viewers of the Hallmark Channel, Christmas time represent a special opportunity, where that mood that infects all of us supposedly makes it easier to find

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that greatest gift of all: love. Not to mention, I suppose, all the parties and the…um….liquid socialinteraction-grease that seems to flow a little easier this time of year. It’s been many years since I was searching for that, but I seem to remember there was a different feel to the holiday season—it was hope, always wondering what comes next.

In fact, I think that’s what best represents the season: Wonder.

Whether in Faith, or kids’ presents, or in romance, this season runs thick with something that the modern age and our intelligentsia tells us to ignore.

But maybe that’s what’s missing the rest of the year. For me, hearing Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Karen Carpenter and Josh Groban on the radio remind me of the wonder of people who make music as naturally as they breathe. The lights fill the darkness with beauty, instead of just cold white light.

Family reminds me of the wonder of all these odd collections of cells and DNA result in unique individuals who are inextricably tied together.

But wonder doesn’t need to end

on Saturday, in the debris of wrapping paper and food comas. Greater Denver has a thriving community of live music to show off the wonders of great talent and dedication. There’s an interactive Van Gogh exhibit that, I’m told, is mind-boggling; and if that’s not your bag, Colorado’s own Hubble Telescope sends back unbelievable photos of the wonders of deep space on a regular basis. Believing in Redemption is available for anybody for the asking. And it’s never been easier than in this modern world to stay connected to the people who matter most.

Maybe that’s the greatest gift of all: once a year, we all get a gentle reminder that Wonder is always in easy reach. “We just,” says B.M., “have to want it.”

Michael Alcorn is a former teacher and current writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Valkyrie’s Kiss,” a finalist in the ScreenCraft Book Competition, is available now at mjalcorn@ comcast.net. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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Christmas and community WIT AND GRIT

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as it the Christmas Spirit and the power of nature converging for a higher purpose?

When I drove to church this morning the clouds over the mountains above Boulder looked strange — gray, yellow and foreboding. It was just days after the deadly tornado in Kentucky.Were we getting a tornado here in Colorado?

At church, I parked and went inside for Mass. Within moments high winds blasted the church, rattling the windows. It began to pour.

I brought up the daily readings on my cell phone. A text interrupted my reading from a neighbor.“Your recycling can got knocked over and there’s paper all over the neighborhood.”

Yikes. My heart beat faster.

I worried that the mess plus possible personal information could be found by neighbors. I couldn’t leave Mass because I was serving in a role, and was being counted on. I called my husband but he didn’t answer either our house phone or his cell. What to do?

Let go and let God? Did Jesus, whose birthday we were about to celebrate, care about private papers being blown around? Supposedly He cares about

everything, but probably thought this particular thing could wait.

The rain pelted my windshield as I drove home.

Our good neighbors to the north had picked up a lot of our recycling. God bless them. I felt so grateful. Then I spotted more papers strewn on the south side of our house and what for miles. A neighbor from the south side of our house came out seeing that her garbage can had blown over too.

We both started grabbing handfuls of wet papers which were scattered for acres, until they were all picked up.

With both of us picking up our papers which were all spilled from the wind and soaked from the rain, it did feel like we had something in common, more than we ever had before.

We joked about the mess as the wind walloped us, knocking us around.

You might wonder why I wasn’t worried about my husband not answering his phone? After his stroke in May, he often doesn’t hear his new phone ring.

The volume gets turned down without him knowing it. And since he meditates in the morning, he doesn’t want to answer the phone. Even though he has done a terrific job recovering from

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the stroke, the phone problem can be irksome like it was that day.

But on the bright side, before I left Mass that day a friend told me amidst the rain and wind she’d seen a double rainbow. She also said she had been praying for a relative of mine. I had noticed a positive change in that relative! The little miracles of Christmas.

Later at Whole Foods where I went to buy flowers for the neighbor who called and picked up my garbage, I told part of this story, to the man working in produce as we talked about the wind. I told him I was buying flowers for my neighbor and why.

“That’s what community is all about, how you build community,” he said.

“Oh you’re right. Have a Merry Christmas” I said to him.

“Thanks for sharing. You have Merry Christmas, too.”

And to all my readers, Have a Merry Christmas.

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In 1945 Merle married late wife Diane and had two children, Brett Shirley and Caryl Barday. The Denverite was crowned Mr. Jr. Colorado in 1959. As an architect of his firm Shirlee Designs, Merle built many homes in the Denver Metro area and worked for the Veterans Administration for nearly 20 years.

Marrying Beverly in 1994, they traveled the World and went on several cruises. Merle

was always extremely proud and involved with his 6 grandchildren who attended Wheat Ridge High School and his 6 great grand children ranging from 1-10 years old. He was a friend of youth, coaching youth basketball and football in Wheat Ridge for over 40 years.

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Why some people take ‘digital detoxes’ and what mental health experts have to say

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or weeks, Jordan Novinger debated breaking up with Twitter.

In the span of a couple months, the Castle Rock resident had gained a following of several thousand. She spent hours talking with people online. Although she made new friends in the process, the 21-year-old also felt pressured to stay engaged.

At work, Novinger tried to resist a persistent temptation to check her accounts. Physically, Novinger was present, she said. Mentally, she was not. Her iPhone’s screen time report showed on some days Novinger spent up to four hours on Twitter.

In early December, Novinger cut the cord. She deleted Twitter. She took a break from Instagram too, which she steps away from periodically.

Since then, Novinger works more. She feels more productive. She is more inclined to pick up the phone and have a conversation with someone. She can’t leave Instagram permanently because she uses the site for work, but she hopes she’s made “a clean break” from Twitter.

“It was such an addiction,” she said.

The word is ‘toxic’ Several people in the Denver metro area who have taken short-term “digital detoxes” or left a platform forever all described social media with the same word: Toxic.

They offered up a laundry list of reasons why.

Screen addiction. Never feeling present. Rampant misinformation. Political fights. Hateful comment sections. The comparison game. Misleading highlight reels. The pressure to curate one’s life instead of simply live it.

Eventually, they all hit a breaking point.

The concept of undergoing a “digital detox” is increasing in popularity, according to a 2020 study published in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science that looked at the practice’s impact on well-being.

And while a whopping share of the population still uses social media — about 72% of all Americans do, according to the Pew Research Center — growth on numerous sites is slowing or stagnant.

The number of people on social media has remained relatively stable over the past five years, Pew’s Social Media Use in 2021 report says. Growth on platforms including Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat has remained statistically unchanged since 2019.

“This represents a broader trend that extends

beyond the past two years in which the rapid adoption of most of these sites and apps seen in the last decade has slowed,” Pew’s report states.

Reddit and YouTube are exceptions. Pew surveys found YouTube is the nation’s most-used social media platform and has shown a marked increase in growth since 2019. Facebook and Instagram are the next most popular sites.

Pew’s study acknowledges “a string of controversies” facing social media sites — like their management of misinformation or privacy concerns — and “the public’s relatively negative sentiments” about some parts of social media.

Pew surveying found 64% of American believe social media has “a mostly negative effect on the way things are going in the country today.”

At least one mental health expert said while much other public scrutiny rightfully focuses on social media’s effects for young people, she’d like to see more research and attention on its ramifications across age demographics.

“It’s not just about kids,” Diane Thompson said, a psychiatrist with Centura Health.

The individuals who spoke to Colorado Community Media about departing social media ranged in age from 21 to 37. All said they were glad they left. Each emphatically encouraged others to give it a try.

“I would love for people to get off of social media. I think it’s just draining, and it can be so negative and toxic,” Novinger said. “While it can be good, I think most of the it’s not used for good.”

Taking the plunge Evergreen couple Jace and Taylor Jackson, both 30, recently completed a six-week detox from Instagram and have significantly scaled back their use of other platforms.

“I am shocked by how I have really broken the addictive, gotta click the button and check it,” Taylor said.

Social media became a routine part of their lives after their introduction to Myspace as high school and college students. In time, they joined several platforms. Jace said he’s known for a while that social media had become “a toxic presence in my life.”

“I want to rule social media. I don’t want it to rule me, and I think as soon as it crosses that line, I need to take matters into my own hands,” Jace said.

A book called The Comfort Crisis about inspired him to reconnect with the real world.

Jace and Taylor, avid outdoors explorers, also noticed they felt better after backpacking trips during which they rarely checked their phones.

So the duo made a plan to stay off Instagram for a month. Then they enjoyed leaving so much they extended the break another two weeks.

During that time, the couple crushed books, Jace said. They bought “an old-fashioned alarm clock” and charged their phones in the kitchen instead of their bedroom, avoiding the urge to scroll at night. The Jacksons slept better, they found. By day, Taylor stopped filling every free moment with a screen.

Another habit they broke by detoxing — incessantly taking photos. The couple recently got dressed up and attended a holiday party without taking a single picture, they said. Taylor’s main goal during her detox was to be more present.

She also doesn’t like the comparison game

people can get trapped in on social media, particularly when feeds are often carefully curated highlight reels of someone’s life, she said.

“I think creating your own reel can steal the joy of what you’re trying to capture,” Taylor said. “You’re constantly trying to frame your life in a certain way.”

She’s not alone in that thinking. Comparing her life to virtual realities drove Alex Williams, 23, to leave Instagram as well, although she hopes it’s a permanent move for her.

Williams deleted the app after graduating high school. She went from checking it daily, then weekly, to about once a month before ditching the site altogether. Williams needed to protect her wellbeing, she said.

“The hardest thing for my mental health was all of the diet culture that’s pushed, especially on Instagram,” she said. “It just painted such a fake version of reality that I figured out, first of all, I could never achieve, and second of all, never wanted to.”

After leaving the platform, the negative feelings she experienced when using Instagram completely evaporated, she said.

She checks Reddit every so often and finds dog videos on TikTok amusing. Most of her social media consumption has shifted to YouTube. She listens to podcasts or watches cooking videos.

Williams prefers that content because recipes are something she can recreate in her other free time, and cooking makes her happy.

She considers returning to Instagram every few months. Williams could try setting up healthy boundaries for herself, she said, but she hasn’t caved yet.

“I don’t see myself doing it,” she said.

Jeremy Myles said he too is done with one site forever. Myles set up his Facebook profile in 2009. Ten years later, he was done.

The 37-year-old got rid of Facebook partly out of concerns with data privacy, but also because of “the toxicity” and “how much hate was being spewed online.” Time after time, he said, he SEE BREAK UP, P17

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became frustrated seeing Facebook friends share misinformation, or watching loved ones get into online political squabbles.

If he joined the spats, Myles never felt better.

“Every one of those arguments was with somebody who I loved or respected,” he said. “I didn’t want to contribute to it anymore.”

Myles said he also noticed some of his friends and family, many in the Boomer generation, routinely got sucked into comment sections. Over time they seemed to grow generally angrier and more frustrated people.

“It’s sad to watch,” he said.

He encourages his parents to avoid the comments, where “people can be so hateful and angry,” he said. If he wants to hold a serious conversation with someone in his life, he tries to do that in-person, rather than from behind a keyboard.

He keeps ups with news on Twitter and is more inclined to engage on that platform but aims to do so sparingly, he said. In the future, Myles might consider using Facebook for business purposes.

“I am absolutely from a personal perspective not going to return to Facebook,” he said.

Expert insight Mental health and media professionals said there is limited research available about psychological benefits of leaving social media.

The study that examined digital detoxes’ effect on wellness said while commentators have advocated for social media breaks, “little work has examined the effectiveness of taking time off of social media.”

The study did not find a measurable positive effect on wellbeing from digital detoxing, it said, but acknowledged limitations around its data.

The experiment comprised three

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field groups — 248 people in the U.K., 199 in the U.S. and 203 in the Hong Kong. Some spent one day abstaining from social media while a subgroup participated for two days, comparing a social-media free day to a day of normal use.

They then rated their satisfaction with their day, the feeling of social connectedness, and its positive and negative effects on them. People reported feeling less connection or relatedness while staying off social media, the study said, and no difference in their well-being by abstaining from their socials.

The study recruited a smaller number of participants than it wanted and could not say confidently people were truthful about whether they stayed off platforms.

About half of people said it was difficult to give up social media for the day. That was in fact one reason for the shortness of the study.

“The time scope of these experiments was necessarily narrow as we were concerned about participant compliance and retention. The short-term effects observed in our studies might not generalize to longer periods of social media abstinence,” the study states.

Despite the slowdown, social media use did climb some during the pandemic, Lynn Schofield Clark said. Clark chairs the University of Denver’s department of media, film and journalism studies.

That was likely for pragmatic reasons, she said, like work-related tasks and the need to stay connected.

“I think that the urge to take time away from social media has to be understood in relation to the generalized feeling of exhaustion we all have due to heightened stress,” Clark said.

People use social media to keep up with those who matter to them, “and connection is protective against mental stress and mental illness,” Clark said.

In addition to pointing to the study published in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, Clark

added that some people are leaving social media — namely Facebook and Instagram — for reasons other than wellness. That might be their desire for heightened regulations or concerns with privacy violations.

“It’s too early to see whether or not this is a trend that will have an effect on these and other companies, but Jack Dorsey’s departure from Twitter is interesting in this regard,” Clark said.

Thompson, the Centura Health psychiatrist, said social media isn’t all bad if people can master limiting their exposure to toxic content or people and maximize how it makes them feel connected.

“There are times where social media can be a great way to connect,” Thompson said.

She’s still an advocate for breaking away from social media when needed. Thompson has said her clients sometimes come in overwhelmed by comments they receive or see on social media.

Occasionally, she has written a prescription for her client to stay off whatever platform is bothering them. She says it works.

“There is a discernable difference between the last time I saw them and how they were feeling,” she said.

Social media addictions or too much screen time can be taxing on mental health — the content people absorb might be depressing, or spur anxiety and irritability — but it also impacts physical health, Thompson said.

Hours spent on a person’s phone could be spent talking a walk, exercising or being physically active.

She suspects people are turning to social media to destress while weathering the tumultuous climate of 2020 and 2021. She urged people to have compassion for themselves while they cope, but to also take a hard look at whether the content they consume on social media is actually helping them unwind or further fostering anxiety.

Kendra Miguez founded a therapy center for women focused on help-

ing them build self-esteem and improve their mental health. Their five locations include Denver and Broomfield.

“We deal with issues all the time with social media, and a lot of some of the unhealthier aspects of it and how it affects mental health and selfesteem,” she said. “Particularly with the millennial generation and the generation in the teens coming up.”

The average person spends two hours a day on social media, she said, and that’s not counting other time spent on the internet. Taking a detox or slowing down social media use makes room for “healthier, more productive activities.”

The platforms can perpetuate unattainable body images or glamorous lifestyles “that can make people feel as if their lives are less worthy.”

“Another con is that it’s very addictive. It definitely can light up the same parts of the brain that get lighted with an addictive substance,” she said. “There’s an intense stimulation for the reward system.”

It doesn’t always matter whether a person’s engagement on social media is positive or negative, she said.

Addiction can creep in either way.

“We start to chase the dopamine and you’ll get the dopamine rush when you get a like, and there’s even more when you get a comment,” she said.

Miguez echoed Thompson — social media does have its benefits.

The platforms can be integral to people’s professional lives and help them stay connected with distant friends, like old high school classmates.

Miguez’s advice is to develop selfawareness. She encourages people to be mindful of how social media makes them feel. That includes taking note of how whether relationships or interactions with people online are genuine or superficial.

“We’re not really getting our needs met, even though it might feel that way. It’s an illusion. We’re running from our loneliness,” she said.

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“One of the things we thought about was the question of what would we lose in a world without horses? They are so powerful and shaped our culture so much, especially in the west. We would have a different culture without horses,” Peterson said. “The hope is people, even if they don’t already love horses, can find something they connect with and connect us all as Coloradoans.”

For information and tickets, visit historycolorado.org/horses.

Get an up-close view of `Y/OUR Denver’ architecture The winners of the 4th annual Doors Open Denver Photography Competition, “Y/OUR Denver,” highlight the skill it requires

to capture the unique design of the city’s architecture — and the public can see the works online through Monday, Feb. 28.

According to provided information, from Sept. 23 through Oct. 28, participating photographers were invited to find and photograph their favorite areas of Denver, focusing on Denver’s vast and unique architecture. The winners — Alan Ford, Joshua Palmeri, Nancy Bratton and Risa Friedman — were selected out of 216 entries and their work will be highlighted among 26 other finalist images for the online exhibition.

Check out the photographs at https://denverarchitecture.org/your-denver-online-photographyexhibit-2021/.

Spend an afternoon at the ARTcade Arcade games aren’t really made the way they used to be anymore, but you’d be hardpressed to ever find games like the ones on display at the ARTcade exhibit.

On display at Under Study, 890 C 14th St. in Denver, the exhibit highlights games that were designed or customized by artists, including pinball tables, claw machines, gashapon-style vending machines, a coin pusher and more, according to provided information. Even the prizes were created by artists and included enamel pins, coloring books, miniature paintings, jewelry, tea towels, art prints, small sculptures and more.

The gallery is open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Get all the details at https:// understudydenver.com/portfolio/ artcade/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — My Morning Jacket at the Mission Ballroom Going to a concert for Near Year’s Eve is a great way to celebrate the beginning of a new year without all the pressures of going to a New Year’s party. And Kentucky’s My Morning Jacket have you covered whether you

want to rock out on the actual evening or in the nights leading up to it. The group is performing at the Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. in Denver, on Wednesday, Dec. 29 through Friday, Dec. 31.

The group will be joined by a different opener each night — first Neal Francis, then Flock of Dimes and finally Shannon and The Clams — which means each performance will be a special treat. And when you add My Morning Jacket’s epic catalog of country-tinged psychedelic rock, you really can’t go wrong.

It doesn’t hurt that lead singer Jim James has, to my ear at least, one of the best voices in modern music.

Get tickets to one or all of these shows at www.missionballroom. com/upcoming-events/.

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

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A study in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science called “Does taking a short break from social media have a positive effect on well-being?” did not find

a measurable impact from digital detoxing, it said, but it acknowledged limitations around its data.

The experiment comprised three field groups — 248 people in the U.K., 199 in the U.S. and 203 in Hong Kong. People were asked to spend one day abstaining, compar-

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December 23, 2021

Colo. flu season mild so far, but that could change Flu vaccinations are running behind last year’s pace

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

Last year, Colorado’s flu season was virtually nonexistent.

Only 34 people were hospitalized for the flu during the entire 8-month season in 2020 and 2021.

There were zero reported flu deaths among kids.

This year, the flu season is, well, existent. There have been at least 36 flu hospitalizations as of Dec. 14, a number that started the month at around half that sum then doubled in a single week.

“It’s not a huge number but the fact that it doubled over the last week is concerning,” said Heather Roth, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Immunization Branch chief.

Flu vaccination rates are down compared to last year, as well.

So Roth is remaining vigilant. It would not be unprecedented for a flu season that starts out calm to roar to life after the New Year.

But there are also reasons for optimism. No kids had died from the flu as of mid-December. During the most recent pre-pandemic flu season, the 2019-20 season, nearly 200 people had already been hospitalized with the flu by this time — five times as many people as we’ve seen this year.

Though vaccination rates are behind last year’s record highs, they are in line with previous years’ numbers. And Roth said vaccinations also appear to be picking up.

As of the week of Dec. 6, the state had administered about 1.6 million doses of flu vaccine. In the previous year, it had already administered 1.8 million doses by this time. But the number of flu vaccinations administered weekly has begun to outpace last year’s weekly trends.

“It could be people are just waiting a little bit longer and all-told we’ll measure up pretty well to last year,” Roth said.

Last flu season, amid waves of

stay-at-home orders and other social-distancing measures meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. saw one of the weakest flu seasons on record. Months went by with relatively few people showing up in hospitals or doctors’ offices with cases of the flu.

This year is worse — but still not exactly bad. About 3% of people currently seeking treatment at Kaiser Permanente offices have influenza-like illness, well below the baseline of 5%.

It’s worth noting that the flu season officially begins in October each year and typically peaks in January or February. But, in some years, it doesn’t peak until March.

That’s why the calm start to this season could be a good sign — or it could be deceptive.

The 2015-16 season also started out slow. Then it took off around the end of February.

To Roth, this shows that, despite the good start this year, it’s not time for Colorado to get cocky.

Getting vaccinated against the flu is still important, as is practicing good hand-washing and staying home when sick.

“I think there’s definitely the potential for things to get bad,” she said.

RSV a worry for kids Kids and older adults typically bear the brunt of the flu season.

That’s true this year, too. Among the small number of hospitalizations so far, those 65 and older and those 5 and younger have the highest rates.

But flu isn’t the most significant respiratory virus stalking children right now in Colorado — nor is it the second-most significant.

Estimates of hospitalization rates for RSV — respiratory syncytial virus — were 82 times higher than those for flu in November.

Pediatric hospitalization rates for COVID-19 were also significantly higher.

There really is no comparison between the flu and COVID. Hospitalization rates for the coronavirus have far exceeded flu hospitalization rates for all recent years.

In November, the hospitalization rate among all age groups for COVID was 188 times higher than the

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But, Roth said, this is all the more reason to take the flu seriously. Even though the risk of hospitalization is lower, now is not a good time to take that gamble.

Hospitals remain crowded places. Even though COVID hospitalizations have fallen in recent weeks, more than 1,300 people are currently hospitalized with the coronavirus in Colorado. The state’s hospital intensive-care units are 95% full and, according to federal data, nearly 38% of people in the ICU in Colorado are there with COVID. Getting vaccinated against both the flu and COVID will help reduce the strain on hospitals and also reduce the likelihood that you will end up in the hospital with either, Roth said. A flu vaccine can also limit the risk of passing the virus to someone who is vulnerable.

The COVID and flu vaccines can be administered at the same

time — just in different arms or, at least, 1 inch apart from one another in the same arm.

About 56% of Coloradans 65 and older have gotten a flu vaccine this year, Roth said. But only about 18% of those ages 20 to 39 have.

“I think sometimes people think they may have missed the window on flu vaccination because we start hammering them pretty hard in October,” Roth said. “There’s this belief that you need it before Halloween, and that’s not true.

You really should be getting your vaccine as long as the virus is circulating.”

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turn the RNA into DNA. After this, they test the DNA using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect the virus’s genetic material and how much of it there is. This produces a copy number, similar to a viral load, that can be used to gauge how present COVID is in the wastewater.

The data is then sent to CDPHE and, along with data from other labs and testing facilities, is published on their dashboard.

An advantage of wastewater testing, Wilusz said, is that it is involuntary as opposed to clinical testing, which may show a skewed picture based on who is choosing, and not choosing, to get tested.

“Testing of wastewater is completely unbiased, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican or rich or poor,” she said.

“Regardless of who or where you are, you’re getting tested in an unbiased fashion.”

Since the end of October, viral copies in wastewater collected by South Platte have hovered at around 300,000 per liter, shooting past last winter’s COVID peak, when copies per liter were 263,000.

This comes as clinical cases from tests in the area have sharply decreased to well under 100,000 per day, a case count comparable to summer 2020.

Wilusz said it appears that COVID is more prevalent in the area than it was last year but thanks to climbing vaccination rates and the return of masking policies, fewer people may be getting sick and feeling the need to test.

Still, Jervis, the epidemiologist at CDPHE, urged more people to get tested routinely and said clinical testing remains a crucial tool in the fight against COVID. “While we use wastewater data to understand trends, wastewater data can’t be used for any individual to make behavioral choic-

A clarifier at South Platte begins the process of separating solids from the wastewater.

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es,” she said. “And so the only way to know whether you could have COVID and could be exposing your family and friends is if you get tested.”

Go to tinyurl.com/cdphedata and scroll down to select “South Platte” to view data on wastewater and clinical tests on CDPHE’s dashboard.

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December 23, 2021

Find funky gifts at Period Six Studio The artisan shop features many hand-made products

BY SHANNA MAXCY SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

As the temperature outside gets colder, the decor inside Period Six Studio in Golden Ridge gets cozier.

The shop, owned by Kiley Handy and her mother Ann Fattor, is in it’s seventh holiday season offering cards, art and what they call, “punctuated ephemera” — from the written word to funky jewelry.

“One thing that’s very important to us is that we carry independent makers and artisans,” Handy said.

“We think it is really something very special to allow people to do what they’re passionate about. And to be able to write them a check for that is really fun.”

All products carried are American made because the mother, daughter duo like to meet the artists that they support. Many Colorado-made products can be found at the shop for that reason.

Greeting cards take up a lot of inventory. They were the first thing stocked because, as Handy says, “you always need a card.”

Now, cards are how Handy and Fattor connect deeper with their customers.

“We learn about their stories and what they’re going through,” Handy said. “It becomes very special because you get to share that with them and

you know that they are letting you be part of their story in that way.”

Connecting with customers and connecting customers with affordable art is Handy’s favorite part of running the shop.

“You feel like you’re introducing someone to a friend that they never knew they needed,” she said. “They come in with a story or a gift they need to buy and they find something that resonates with them — an artist with a similar background or from the same town… We carry a lot of reclaimed pieces and sometimes people will find an element in those reclaimed pieces they connect with and it becomes really special. You can really see how we’re all interconnected through things. I think things have a lot of intrinsic value and when somebody has made something there’s a lot of meaning behind it.”

Handy and Fattor both make handmade leather journals and are preparing to launch a stationary and home good line called Granola Graffiti next year.

Gearing up for the holiday season, Period Six is stocking new products regularly including a jewelry line made out of paper pulp; candles made out of coconut wax; and a plethora of Christmas cards.

One of the items found exclusively at Period Six are ornaments hand painted by Golden resident Janet Warren Herbert that feature various landmarked around town.

“We love being in the community and being a reflection of those who come in the store,” Handy said.

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No. 1 Valor wins defensive battle against No. 9 Columbine

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LITTLETON — Columbine girls basketball coach Greg Bolding Jr. turned a loss into a big win Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Shortly after the No. 1-ranked Valor Christian took a 42-20 victory over the No. 9 Rebels, Bolding got on one knee to propose to girlfriend and Columbine’s L3 coach Kylie Morris.

The carefully orchestrated marriage proposal that included players for Columbine and Valor giving roses to Morris ended with a “yes.”

“It was important to do it in front of family,” Bolding said of his wedding proposal. “It worked out perfect.”

While Bolding got the win after Morris said yes under the spotlight at center court, it was the Eagles (4-1 record) that handed Columbine (4-1) its first loss of the season. The Rebels were coming off a big 3-0 run to win the Fairview Tournament last week.

It included a victory over another Class 5A Jeffco rival in Ralston Valley.

The 22-point loss for the Rebels against conference foe Valor was a bit of a reality check.

“It shows us what we need to work on for the coaches to the players,” Bolding said. “I was proud of us buying in defensively. It’s great we get to

play them twice.”

Columbine hosts Valor again in league play in about five weeks on Jan. 21.

“I think sometimes especially earlier we are still trying to figure things out,” Valor coach Jessika Caldwell said after the Eagles’ lowest scoring output of the season. “You just have to win and sometimes that’s winning ugly. I’m really proud of our defensive effort.”

Neither team shot the ball well.

Valor finished 1-for-18 from 3-point range, but also held Columbine to single-digit points in every quarter.

The Rebels scored just a single point in the second quarter that resulted in Valor holding a 20-5 lead at halftime.

Columbine senior Jessica Bollwahn was the lone Rebel to get into double-digit points finishing with 11. Columbine was held to just seven made field goals on the night.

“We stressed a lot of defense this week. I felt like we really prepared defensively,” Bolding said. “Offensively we just couldn’t get into a rhythm. Shots just weren’t falling for us.”

Valor senior Raegan Beers was outscoring Columbine single-handedly for the majority of the night.

The Oregon State University signee finished with 19 points to hit right on

Columbine sophomore Elizabeth Gentry, right, makes a move in the paint against Valor freshman Rylie Beers during the non-league game Dec. 15 at Columbine High School. Valor took a 42-20 victory before both the Eagles and Rebels head to Arizona for the Nike Tournament of Champions before Winter Break.

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Ralston Valley locks down Mountain Range

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Ralston Valley’s boys basketball team got the chance to attempt to win the Ralston Roundup Tournament for the sixth time Dec. 17, after press deadline.

“The two years before COVID we won it,” Ralston Valley senior Zach Akin said of the Ralston Roundup that is in its 14th year. “We are trying to hit the three-peat. We are looking forward to tomorrow.”

The Mustangs scored a runaway victory Dec. 16 against the Mountain Range Mustangs in the first championship semifinal at Ralston Valley High School. Ralston Valley defeated Mountain Range 78-41 to advance to the tournament title game scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at Ralston Valley High School.

Ralston Valley (5-3 record) faces Doherty (6-1) in the championship game in the annual tournament, which wasn’t played last year because of COVID. “It’s nice to have three Jeffco teams (Columbine, Pomona and Ralston Valley) in it and a team from Colorado Springs,” Ralston Valley coach Chris Braketa said. “It’s a fun tournament and good for the community.

We had some business sponsors who reached out to support the tournament.”

Ralston Valley extended its winning streak to four games with the win over Mountain Range on Thursday night. The Mustangs actually

trailed Mountain Range 21-20 after the first quarter. Mountain Range hit five 3-pointers in the opening eight minutes.

“We definitely thought we were a better defense team then what we showed in the first quarter,” Akin said about the Mustangs giving up 21 points in the first quarter. “The second half was definitely better.”

Mountain Range was held to just 20 points through the final three quarters, including scoring just four points in the fourth quarter.

“That is our emphasis — defense,” Coach Braketa said. “Get up and pressure. We are small so we can’t bang with teams. We need to pressure teams.”

Ralston Valley will also put pressure on teams with its outside shooting ability. The Mustangs drained nine 3-pointers against Mountain Range. Akin and freshman Tanner Braketa led the way with a trio of 3-pointers each.

“Probably our strongest suit is we can shoot the ball,” Akin said.

“Coming out of halftime hitting a few shots is big for us. It gets us going for sure.”

Ralston Valley went on a handful of 7-0 and 8-0 runs to extend the lead in the second and third quarters. Tanner Braketa — Coach Braketa’s son — continued to fill up the scoresheet with a game-high 17 points.

The freshman guard is averaging 17 points per game while already making 21 3-pointers through eight games.

Ralston Valley freshman Tanner Braketa, 10, is fouled by Mountain Range junior Joel Sotelo while driving the lane in the first half Dec. 16 at Ralston Valley High School.

Braketa scored 17 points in the Mustangs’ 78-41 victory to advance to the championPHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ship game of the Ralston Roundup.

“He is working hard,” Coach Braketa said of his son. “He is trusting his teammates and working his butt off. This is a good group. A pretty close knit group.”

Akin is right behind Braketa in scoring. Senior Zach Friedman — three-sport athlete — is nearly averaging a double-double in points and rebounds despite being 6-foot-1.

Ralston Valley had good balance with senior Beau Wilken (9 points), junior Jason Thome (10 points) and

sophomore Logan Madden (8 points) doing their share to keep the winning streak alive.

“Everyone is more excited to go to practice. There is more energy in practice coming off the wins,” Akin said. “Feeling good going into the league season after break.”

Dennis Pleuss is the Sports Information Director for Jeffco Public Schools.

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Columbine defeats Pomona at Ralston Roundup Tournament

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Columbine nearly trailed by double-digits early against Pomona on Thursday, Dec. 16, during a consolation semifinal at the Ralston Roundup at Ralston Valley High School.

However, the Rebels rallied behind a strong defensive effort in the second and third quarters to pull out a 64-44 non-league victory in boys basketball action.

“This is on the job training,” Columbine coach Randy Perkins said of his fairly young squad. “Any game we get gives us the varsity experience regardless of who it is against.”

Columbine (3-3 record) got a preview against a Class 5A Jeffco League team in Pomona (2-4). The Rebels and Panthers will see each other again during conference play Feb. 2.

Perkins wasn’t concerned playing a league foe at the tournament.

He is mainly focused on getting that experience while dealing with some injuries too.

“My guys are young.

Regardless of who we play we are just going to take them as they come,” Perkins said.

“I’ve got three guys out with injuries right now.

It doesn’t matter if it is in conference or out of conference.”

Pomona got off to a good start behind senior Owen Wright, who poured in 10 points in the first quarter. The Panthers led 13-5 late in the first quarter. Wright finished with a gamehigh 20 points, but Pomona scored just 12 points through the second and third quarters.

Columbine had a comfortable 46-27 lead heading into the final quarter. Junior Tyler Casey led the way for the Rebels scoring 19 points, including 9 points in the third quarter as the Rebels began to pull away.

“I had a tough first half,” Casey admitted.

“I had to pick it up in the second half. That is what it came down to.”

Junior Ty Afraimi (13 points) and senior Davian Bryant (11 points) also reached doubledigits to get Columbine

back to a .500 record on the season.

“We are 2-3 (record).

We knew we had to pick it up this game and make sure we win the next game,” Casey said of the Rebels plan before heading into winter break.

Columbine finishes out the Ralston Roundup in the 5th-place game playing Palmer on Dec. 17 back at Ralston Valley High School, after press deadline.

“This team has showed glimpses of how good it can be,” Perkins said. “What I am trying to get them to do is put together four quarters. Game aren’t won in just one quarter.”

After getting out to a 2-0 start, Pomona has lost four straight. The Panthers will try to end the losing streak when it faces Hinkley on Dec. 17, after press deadline, at Ralston Valley High School.

Dennis Pleuss is the Sports Information Director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

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VALOR FROM PAGE 24

her scoring average on the season so far.

“I think Raegan is such a unique player,” Caldwell said of her senior last missed all of her junior season after knee surgery to repair a torn ACL. “She is such a great teammate.

She knows what she has to do for her team to be successful.”

Despite not having Beers on the court last season, the Eagles went 17-0 in claiming the 5A state championship.

“It is so great,” Beers said of being back contributing. “It’s the best feeling to be back out here with Coach Jess and my teammates again. It’s a thrill.”

Beers ran a little point-center at times against Columbine, showing her multiple skills besides dominating the paint with her 6-foot-3 frame.

With her missing all of the last season there are only a few teammates that have played much with Beers.

“We have lots of young ones who are doing a great job of stepping up,” Beers said of the young Eagles that included freshman Quinn VanSickle coming off the bench to score 8 points Wednesday. “They are learning how to play with me and I’m learning to play with them. Most of them I haven’t played with them before.”

Valor and Columbine will now pack their bags as both teams head to the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix. The national tourna-

Pomona senior Dominick Nichols, 2, is fouled by Columbine junior Tyler Casey during the first quarter Dec. 16 at the Ralston Roundup Tournament. The Panthers took an early first-quarter lead, but eventually lost 64-44 against their PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Class 5A Jeffco League rival.

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“We’ll play four games and I know we are in a tough bracket,” Caldwell said of the Nike tournament. “We’ve got some good competition coming our way.”

It won’t be until mid-January until the 5A Jeffco League play begins for Valor and Columbine.

“Our ultimate goal is state,” Beers said. “We aren’t at our best right now because we are young and learning.

I just want to see growth throughout the season.”

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wanted and could not say confidently that people were truthful about whether they stayed off platforms. About half of people said it was difficult to give up social media for the day. That was in fact one reason for the shortness of the study.

“The time scope of these experiments was necessarily narrow as we were concerned about participant compliance and retention.

The short-term effects observed in our studies might not generalize to longer periods of social media abstinence,” the study states.

A 2015 study in Denmark called “The Facebook Experiment” found evidence that using Facebook affects well-being negatively, after a one-week experiment among more than 1,000 participants. Life satisfaction and positive emotions increased in people who gave the platform up for a week. This was particularly true

for heavy Facebook users and people who “tend to envy others on Facebook.”

A 2020 report called “Social Media and Mental Health: Benefits, Risks, and Opportunities for Research and Practice” also available in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science delved into research available to date and nuances of social media’s impact on people with mental illness.

Potential benefits range from facilitating social interactions, providing access to a peer support network and wider access to mental health resources and information. Social media allows people to express themselves but can also increase exposures to harm or issues such as bullying.

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Wrapping his head around making jewelry

When making his jewelry, Kassery uses quality materials like sterling silver.

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Being the youngest artist at the River Canyon Gallery in Bailey is just the beginning of wire-wrapping jewelry artist Dane Kassery’s journey as a creator.

Starting at the onset of the pandemic while he was learning remotely in high school, Kassery, now 18, is completely self-taught from YouTube videos. He originally became interested in the craft after seeing a friend of his brother’s making wire-wrapped jewelry.

Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques for jewelry making. It

involves wrapping wire in intricate shapes or components, often around stones, with no heating or soldering of the wire.

Kassery says this is the first of his artistic endeavors.

“I wasn’t an artist at all before I started wire wrapping,” he said.

But Kassery thinks the craft has given him a new appreciation for different art forms, at which he has started trying his hand.

When working with different materials, Kassery says sometimes he finds himself drawn to certain things during the process.

“My birthstone is aquamarine, and I always find it’s so much easier to work with a stone that I have a connection with,” he said.

Kassery’s mom, Heidie, is one of his biggest supporters. She was not surprised when he picked up wire and started creating.

“Ever since he was a young kid, he’s been very active with his hands,” she said. “My dad was a watchmaker from Germany.

(Dane’s) grandfather on his father’s side was a silversmith.”

Coming from a line of craftsmen, Dane has jewelry-making in his blood. What really sets him apart though, according to Heidie, is his drive.

“He’s not afraid to try new things.

There’s a constant curiosity there,” she said.

Right now, Dane is taking things as they come with his jewelry. He has been selling at numerous craft

Dane Kassery learned to make wire wrapped jewelry by watching YouTube videos durPHOTOS PROVIDED BY DANE KASSERY ing the start of the pandemic.

and holiday shows, and he has pieces for sale in the River Canyon Gallery and at A Borgata in Conifer.

Dane also does business and networking through his Instagram account, which Heidie says has created a community for him.

“He’s finding people that share the same passion,” she said.

At the start of the new year, Dane has plans to get a website going and really dive into things. On the hori-

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“I’d love to be able to make my own chains at some point,” he said.

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Original Grantor(s) DAVID SCOTT HUFF Original Beneficiary(ies) NORTHPOINTE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NORTHPOINTE BANK Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2018 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 08, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019001848 Original Principal Amount $301,143.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $291,927.38 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. The land referred to in this document is situated in the State of Colorado, County of Jefferson, and is described as follows: UNIT 108, BUILDING C-4, WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP OF WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS - BUILDING C-4, RECORDED ON APRIL 25, 2018 AT RECEPTION NO. 2018037092 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON MARCH 3, 2017 AT RECEPTION NO. 2017024016, IN SAID RECORDS, AS THEREAFTER AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTION OF WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MAY 31, 2017 AT RECEPTION NO. 2017056193, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THAT CERTAIN LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT IDENTIFIED AS GARAGE UNITS A20 AND A24, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING G-4, WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE SAID CONDOMINIUM MAP OF WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS - BUILDING G-4, RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 17, 2017 AT RECEPTION NO. 2017118753 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MARCH 3, 2017, AT RECEPTION NO. 2017024016 IN SAID RECORDS, AS THEREAFTER AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTION OF WESTOWN CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED MAY 31, 2017, AT RECEPTION NO. 2017056193, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 15354 W 64TH LANE #108, ARVADA, CO 80007.

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, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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: 09/27/2021 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, 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: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 21-025730 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2100062 First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100069 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 2021, 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) PATRICIA A. ARAGON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AXIS MORTGAGE & INVESTMENTS, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP. CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-AR26 Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2003 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 29, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F1763328 Original Principal Amount $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $130,135.03 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. THE WEST 100 FEET OF LOT 8, NONYA KAY AMENDED, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. A.P.N. #: 39-033-20-007 Also known by street and number as: 6512 IRIS ST, ARVADA, CO 80004.

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, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication:12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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;

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DATE: 10/06/2021 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Jenniffer L Johnson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

Attorney File # CO-21-894136-LL

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 19-023229 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2100069 First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100067 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 2021, 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) Charlotte A Swanson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for TRU Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust September 26, 2016 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 03, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016100714 Original Principal Amount $251,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $256,144.33 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 3, LINDA VISTA ACRES, TOWNSHIP 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, ALSO KNOWN BY STREET AND NUMBER AS 2005 NELSON STREET LAKEWOOD CO 80215 Also known by street and number as: 2005 Nelson Street, Lakewood, CO 80215-1331.

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, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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: 10/06/2021 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, 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: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

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.

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100056 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 27, 2021, 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.

Legal Notice NO. J2100067 First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100065 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 2021, 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) Wayne M. Jacobson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Advisors Group, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB2 Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2012 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 20, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2012063682 Original Principal Amount $525,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $395,520.03

Original Grantor(s) Sharon E. Mcfarland Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2015 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 13, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2015003395 Original Principal Amount $372,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $127,737.52 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: Borrower's failure to pay property charges, including, but not limited to, real property taxes and Borrower's failure to perform obligations under the Deed of Trust including, but not limited to, the failure to maintain hazard insurance and/or to pay hazard insurance premiums and provide evidence of payment.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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: for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to occupy the property as mortgagor’s primary residence as required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

LOT 17, BLOCK 7, MORE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

BLOCK 011, LOT 030A, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5, RANGE 70 NE. Also known by street and number as: 159 Spring Street, Morrison, CO 80465.

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, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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: 10/06/2021 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Jenniffer L Johnson, 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: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-21-890010-LL

Also known by street and number as: 8481 W Bayaud Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226.

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, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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: 09/27/2021 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: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 21-025860 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2100065 First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

Legal Notice NO. J2100056 First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100055 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

On September 27, 2021, 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.

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Public Notices Original Grantor(s) ERICK SALAZAR-GONZALEZ AND TERESA GONZALEZ DE SALAZAR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-8SL, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-8SL Date of Deed of Trust September 20, 2005 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 04, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2005093133 Original Principal Amount $42,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $34,436.99 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 16, BLOCK 1, BOBRICK'S RAINBOW HILLS, FIRST FILING, COUNTY O F JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6413 KENDALL STREET, ARVADA, CO 80003.

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, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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: 09/27/2021 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, 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: Anna Johnston #51978 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009307885 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2100055 First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100072 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2021, 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) MAS CORP Original Beneficiary(ies) REM DEVELOPERS, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REM DEVELOPERS, LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 01, 2019 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019035833 Original Principal Amount $392,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $414,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Violations including, but not limited to, failure to make full payment of all principal, interest and other charges at the maturity date as required by the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A

FIRST LIEN.

as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

LOT 1030, LAKE ARBOR FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

Also known by street and number as: 6494 W. 85TH AVE., ARVADA, CO 80003.

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, 02/03/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/16/2021 Last Publication: 1/13/2022 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: 10/14/2021 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Jenniffer L Johnson, 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: David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 20-024929 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2100072 First Publication: 12/16/2021 Last Publication: 1/13/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100064 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 6, 2021, 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) Charles Kruger Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Date of Deed of Trust October 12, 2016 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 14, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016106453 Original Principal Amount $360,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,751.26 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: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, BLOCK 2, GREENWOOD LANE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 25, 2021 AT RECEPTION NO. 2021125525 TO CORRECT NAME OF PUBLIC TRUSTEE. Also known by street and number as: 7583 W Louisiana Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80232.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 25, 2021 AT RECEPTION NO. 2021125525 TO CORRECT NAME OF PUBLIC TRUSTEE.

First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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: 10/06/2021 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: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 21-025713 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: J2100064 First Publication:12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100058 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 27, 2021, 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) Linda Jiran Poppleton and Sidney W. Poppleton Original Beneficiary(ies) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust August 01, 2006 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 10, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006098142 Original Principal Amount $18,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $15,176.66 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 30, Block 7, The Meadows Filing No. 5, Amendment No. 1, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 11128 W Roxbury Ave, Littleton, CO 80127.

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, 01/27/2022 via remote, web-based auction service, 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. https://liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 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;

NOTICE OF SALE

DATE: 09/27/2021 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Jenniffer L Johnson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

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

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

child increases that child’s chance of becoming obese by 60%; and

Marcello G. Rojas #46396 The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO200021 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. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2100058 First Publication: 12/9/2021 Last Publication: 1/6/2022 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

WHEREAS, American children eat 19% of their calories at fast-food and other restaurants, and children who eat at restaurants drink more sugary drinks; and WHEREAS, according to Jefferson County Public Health, requiring restaurants to provide a healthy beverage as the “default beverage” included in children’s meals is an effective way to improve the nutritional quality of children’s meals; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed this ordinance and finds that it promotes the overall health and wellbeing of children and their families and is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

City and County

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Correction You are hereby notified that pursuant to C.R.S. Sec. 44-3-311, Valentine Collective LLC dba Strong Island, located at 6875 W 38th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033 requested the Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to grant a new Hotel and Restaurant liquor license for the sale of open containers for on premises consumption.

You are further notified that on Thursday the 27th day of January 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, a Public Hearing on the application will be held before the Wheat Ridge Liquor Licensing Authority Board in the Council Chambers located at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

At said time and place, any interested person may be heard for or against the issuance of the license. Petitions or Remonstrances may be sent to Deputy Clerk Robin Eaton at 7500 W. 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge CO., 80033, by email to reaton@ ci.wheatridge.co.us by January 22, 2022.

By Order of the City of Wheat Ridge. /s/ Steve Kirkpatrick Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk Legal Notice No. 411937 First Published, Jeffco Transcript: November 4, 2021 Second Published, Jeffco Transcript: December 16, 2021 Third Published, Jeffco Transcript: December 23, 2021 Final Published, Jeffco Transcript: December 23, 2021 Public Notice City of Edgewater Notice of Application Requesting a Variance Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Edgewater Board of Adjustments, to consider an application for a Variance requesting a residential addition, at 2474 Ames St., Edgewater, CO 80214, January 12, 2022, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

All those wishing to be heard should be present at the time and place stated below.

Board of Adjustment Meeting 1800 Harlan St., Edgewater CO, or https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/598481245 United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 598-481-245 Legal Notice No. 411939 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Section 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated by reference and are adopted as findings and determinations by the City Council.

Section 2. Section 8.25.010, titled “Administrative Citations,” is hereby amended to read in full as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text: 8.25.010 - Administrative citations.

This chapter provides for administrative penalties that may be imposed for violation of parking offenses as set forth in Part 12 of the Model Traffic Code, 2010 revised edition, as adopted by the city; specific nuisances including litter prohibited, prohibition of scattering gravel mud and dirt on streets and roads, and camping on public property as set forth in chapter 5.01 of the Code, container required (trash) as set forth in chapter 5.03 of the Code, removal required (weeds) as set forth in chapter 5.05 of the Code, pruning, corner clearances (trees, shrubs and bushes) as set forth in chapter 5.06 of the Code, hobby repair work (vehicles) as set forth in chapter 5.07 of the Code, noise prohibited, restrictions amplified outdoor music, exhaust and muffler restrictions, and use of sirens, red light restriction as set forth in chapter 5.15 of the Code, cultivation regulations and operational regulations (marijuana) as set forth in chapter 5.19 of the Code, healthy beverages with children’s meals regulations set forth in chapter 5.21 of the Code, rabies control, reporting animal bites, confinement-quarantine, license required, running at large prohibited, incompetent control prohibited, cats reasonable control, disturbing the peace, confinement during estrus, removal of animal excrement, animal scattering trash, livestock fencing requirement, horses prohibited, and picketing on public property as set forth in title 7 of the Code, consumption regulated (alcohol open container), underage persons tobacco restriction and prohibitions, possession of marijuana, possession of open container marijuana, and possession, manufacture, sale or delivery of drug paraphernalia as set forth in chapter 8.04 of the Code, the park and recreation facility rules as set forth in chapter 8.30 of the Code, permit required and permit restrictions as set forth in chapter 10.90 of the Code and as otherwise specified in the Code, the rules, orders and regulations issued by the city manager pursuant to section 2.08.110 of the Code, which are deemed reasonably necessary for the administration, protection and maintenance of any public property or buildings belonging to or under control of the city, stormwater quality regulations, requirements, and prohibitions set forth in chapter 13.30 of the Code, requirements, rules and regulations set forth in title 18 of the Code, the graywater system regulations, requirements and prohibitions set forth in chapter 15.70 of the Code, and the right-of-way regulations, requirements and prohibitions set forth in chapter 11.20 of the Code.

Section 3. A new Chapter 5.21, titled “Healthy Beverages with Children’s Meals,” is hereby added to Title 5 of the Golden Municipal Code to read in full as follows:

Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2171 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 8.25.010 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.21 TO THE GOLDEN MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING HEALTHY BEVERAGES WITH CHILDREN’S MEALS WHEREAS, the City of Golden, Colorado, (the “City”), is a home rule municipality, organized and existing under Article XX, Section 6 of the Colorado Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority, Section 2.2 of the City’s Charter, and C.R.S. § 31-15-401, the City is authorized to adopt and enforce police power regulations in furtherance of the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, and specifically, to make all regulations that may be necessary or expedient for the promotion of health; and WHEREAS, the health and wellbeing of children is a priority for the City; and WHEREAS, 16.8% of children in Jefferson County are overweight or obese, according to data provided by Jefferson County Public Health; and WHEREAS, obese children are at least twice as likely as non-obese children to become obese adults; and WHEREAS, obese children and adults are at greater risk for numerous adverse health consequences, including, among others, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain cancers, asthma, low self-esteem, depression, and other debilitating diseases, according to the Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/ NBK44210/; and WHEREAS, sugary drinks play a critical role in contributing to increasing obesity rates because they provide the largest source of daily calories in the diets of American children between the ages of 2-18; and WHEREAS, each extra serving of a sugarsweetened beverage consumed per day by a

Chapter 5.21 – HEALTHY BEVERAGES WITH CHILDREN’S MEALS 5.21.010 – Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health and wellbeing of children by requiring healthy beverages to be included as the default beverage, as that term is defined in this chapter, with children’s meals at restaurants.

5.21.020 – Definitions.

Children’s meal means a combination of food item(s) and a beverage, sold together at a single price, primarily intended for consumption by a child.

Default beverage means the beverage automatically included as part of a children’s meal.

Health department means Jefferson County Public Health.

Inspector means a person who inspects a restaurant for compliance with this chapter.

Restaurant means a retail food establishment that prepares, serves, and sells food directly to a consumer, including but not limited to fast-food and full-service dining establishments.

5.21.030 – Default beverages with children’s meals.

On and after June 1, 2022, (a) A restaurant shall not sell a children’s meal unless the default beverage is one of the following: (1) Water, sparkling water, or flavored water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; or (2) Nonfat or 1% milk, with no added caloric sweeteners, low-calorie sweeteners, or flavorings, or non-dairy milk alternative containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving. (b) Restaurants shall list only the default beverages described in section 5.21.030(a) in conjunction with children’s meals on their menus. (c) Restaurant employees shall offer only the default beverages described in section 5.21.030(a) when taking food orders from customers. (d) Nothing in this section prohibits a restaurant or an employee of the restaurant from selling, or impedes the customer’s ability to purchase, a

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5.21.040 – Enforcement. (a) It is unlawful for any restaurant or employee of a restaurant to violate any provision of this chapter. (b) Restaurants will be inspected for compliance with this chapter during inspections by the health department or other designated inspector of the city. If a violation of this chapter is found during an inspection, the inspector will issue the restaurant a written warning. Such warning shall state the violation and provide the restaurant with sixty (60) days to correct the violation and comply with this chapter. The inspector may provide a warning to the alleged violator by in-person delivery to the alleged violator, posting it at the restaurant premises in a clearly visible location, or mailing it via first-class mail to the business address of the restaurant as shown in the Colorado Secretary of State business records. (c) The health department, or a person or entity designated by the city, may provide a restaurant that is in violation of this chapter with technical and educational assistance to correct or remedy the violation by the end of the 60-day period provided in a warning issued to the restaurant pursuant to this section. (d) If a restaurant violated section 5.21.030(b) of this Code and the restaurant does not correct the violation within sixty (60) days of issuance of a warning, the city may issue the restaurant or the restaurant’s employee an administrative citation pursuant to chapter 8.25 of this Code. (e) For violations of this chapter other than violations of section 5.21.030(b), the city shall enforce such violations through the issuance of a warning and the provision of technical and educational assistance to the restaurant. No administrative citation will be issued or fine assessed.

Section 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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 7. Safety. This ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of health, welfare, and safety of the community.

Section 8. Codification Amendments. The codifier of the City’s Municipal Code, Municode, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this ordinance within the Golden Municipal Code.

Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective five (5) days after publication following final passage in accordance with Section 5.9 of the Charter for the City of Golden, Colorado.

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 14th day of December, 2021.

Read, passed and adopted as an Ordinance an second reading, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City Of Golden, Colorado, the __ day of January, 2022.

Laura M. Weinberg, Mayor ATTEST: Monica S. Mendoza, CMC City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kathie B. Guckenberger 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 14th day of December, 2021, and ordered by said City Council to be published as the law provides, and that a public hearing is declared for the 25th day of January, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 911 10th Street, Golden.

(SEAL) ATTEST: MONICA S. MENDOZA Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado Legal Notice No.411940 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF EXCLUSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of Mount Carbon Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of

certain land from such District.

1. The name and address of the petitioner mentioned in such petition and the general description of the property to be excluded are as follows: Petitioner: Lennar Colorado, LLC Address: 9193 S. Jamaica Street, 4th Floor Englewood, CO 80112 Description: Generally located northeast of the intersection of C-470 and Morrison Road in Jefferson County, State of Colorado. A full legal description can be obtained from Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80238.

2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from the boundaries of the District.

3. The area sought to be excluded from the District is located entirely within Jefferson County, and does not include property within any other county or within any other incorporated city, town, or city and county, and the District currently encompasses property in Jefferson County, and therefore no notice of the proposed exclusion under Section 32-1-207(2), C.R.S., as amended, is required.

Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Mount Carbon Metropolitan District 10:00 a.m. on January 13, 2022, to be held virtually via WebEx, https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWE1NmI 4ZGItNDlkNS00N2Q3LTk3YjgtNTk5NmFjYW Q1ODBj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid %22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a24 7aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229bf4c 29b-a9c8-46b4-a6c0-c1ed7cba4824%22%7d, Meeting number: 1-720-547-5281, Access Code: 4034462771#, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the property described in this notice.

MOUNT CARBON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Russell W. Dykstra, Counsel for the District Legal Notice No. 411926 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 of Jefferson County, Colorado, shall make retainage release payment at 141 Union Blvd, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 on or after December 27, 2021, at the hour of 9:30, a.m. to the following: KECI Colorado, Inc. 5750 W. Airport Road Sedalia, CO 80135 For all work done by said Contractors in construction or work on the Candelas Community Commercial Parcels and performed within and/or for the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 in the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

This includes the Contract for Candelas Parkway & Indiana Street Traffic Signal & Curb Return.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim to: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, 1626 Cole Blvd, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO 80401, on or before the date and time herein above shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, consultants and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS JEFFERSON CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Brandon Collins, PE District Engineer by and for the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 Legal Notice No. 411896 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publication Name: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice FINAL SETTLEMENT Project Title: W. Mississippi Avenue & Chase Street – 12” Waterline Project Owners: Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District Project Location: City of Lakewood, Jefferson County The Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Diaz Construction Group, LLC. after January 21, 2022. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Diaz Construction Group,

LLC., as necessary, to protect the Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Diaz Construction Group, LLC. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Diaz Construction Group, LLC. are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

Greenwood Village, CO 80111 as soon as possible, but no later than January 17, 2022.

Legal Notice No. 411932 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Final Publication: January 6, 2022 Newspaper: Golden Transcript Not Consecutive Publications Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Westridge Sanitation District, Jefferson County, Colorado, will make 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 27, 2021 to Insituform Technologies, LLC, 17988 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63305 for all work done by said contractor on the 2021 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. 411910 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 Plaintiff: WESTOWN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendants: DAVID SCOTT HUFF, NORTHPOINTE BANK, JEFFERSON COUNTY TREASURER, and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Address: PO Box 1073 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone Number: (720) 644-6115 Case Number: 2021CV031142 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: David Scott Huff You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an Answer or other response.

You are required to file your Answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you.

Service of the Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an association assessment lien pursuant to C.R.S. 38-33.3-316, in and to real property situated in Jefferson County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Dated: December 13, 2021 THE DUPONT LAW FIRM, LLC By: *s/ Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A Unit 108, Building C-4, Westown Condominiums According to the Condominium Map of Westown Condominiums- Building C-4, recorded on April 25, 2018 at Reception No. 2018037092 in the records of the office of the clerk and recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Weston

Condominiums recorded on March 3, 2017 at Reception No. 2017024016, in said records, as thereafter amended by that certain Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restriction of Westown Condominiums recorded May 31, 2017 at Reception No. 2017056193, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 15354 West 64th Lane, Unit 108, Arvada, CO 80007 Legal Notice No. 411923 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 20, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 Plaintiff(s): SHADOW HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v.

Defendant(s): DAVID GESS; CHERYL A. GESS; ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; JENNIFER BOLING HALL AS JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE; AND OCCUPANT(S) Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 56 Inverness Drive East, Suite 103 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Atty. Reg. #: 19823 Case Number: 21CV31008

This is an action to quiet title to Tract A, Mapletree Lane Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded June 5, 1979 at Reception No. 79048885 in Book 59 at Page 53, Jefferson County, Colorado.

Dated this 22nd day of November, 2021.

Karsh Gabler Call PC /s/ Fred Gabler Fred Gabler, #8978 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Legal Notice No. 411894 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice TO: TODD SCHINKE

SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE: You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.

The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint in Foreclosure, Lis Pendens and District Civil Case Cover Sheet.

DATE: September ______, 2021

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition to Terminate the Permanent Protection Order filed in Jefferson County District Court Case 2007DR247 was filed on October 18, 2021. The Court has reviewed Petitioner/Restrained Party's Motion to Terminate Protection Order, filed 10/8/2021, and the case file.

The Court found due diligence in attempting to serve Respondent, and issued an Order authorizing service by publication of summons.

This matter is set for a one hour hearing on January 18, 2022 at 9:00am in-person in Division Q/ Courtroom 230 of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80419. If you do not file a response to the Petition and/or appear at the hearing, the Court will consider the matter without your presence and the Court may terminate the permanent protection order. You may obtain a copy of the Petition by contacting the court or Attorney for Petitioner Amy D. Griner, 53725, Griner Legal, LLC, 355 S. Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80226.

Phone 720-690-5679.

Legal Notice No. 411828 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons.

This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF. Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately Legal Notice No. 411832 First Publication: December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Pkwy Golden, CO 80401 Plaintiffs: CHRISTOPHER SCHNEIDER and MEGAN SCHNEIDER v.

Defendants: ROBERT J. NUSSBECK, THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PATRICIA J. NUSSBECK, DECEASED, THE CITY OF ARVADA, COLORADO, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, AND JERRY DITULLIO AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney for Plaintiffs: Karsh Gabler Call PC Fred Gabler: Alan E. Karsh 1658 Cole Blvd, Bldg. 6, Suite G10 Lakewood, CO 80401 Phone #: 303.759.9669 E-mail: fgabler@karshgabler.com akarsh@karshgabler.com Atty Reg. #: 8978 Atty Reg. #: 1620 Case No.: 2021 CV31035

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response.

You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint [petition] without further notice.

Public Notice

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PATRICIA J. NUSSBECK, DECEASED

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Case # 2021-068 Cert # 171254 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; EDWIN W. MCLAIN PEARL M. MCLAIN 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 17TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2018, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, 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 SOUTH 10 FEET OF VACATED WEST FIRST AVENUE IN VACATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 20, 1959 IN BOOK 1176 PAGE 547, LYING NORTH AND ADJACENT TO LOT 10, BLOCK 6, BONVUE, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT/KEY OSA, BLOCK 6, BONVUE, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2017 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017 that said real estate was taxed in the name of DENNIS SCOT MCLAIN AND JENNIFER KAY MCLAIN that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 17, A.D. 2021; 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, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 4TH day of APRIL at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2022, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 8TH Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2021 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 411902 First Publication DECEMBER 16, 2021 Final Publication DECEMBER 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, J EFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401 Plaintiff: RE-PRODECON, LLC Defendants: MELROSE MIDTOWN, LLC, TALUS PROPERTIES, INC.,

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Public Notices JAY CHRISTOPER ROBBINS AND SERRI MILLER Attorney for judgment creditors: Thomas A. Nolan, Esq. BECK, JONSON & NOLAN, PC 300 Union Blvd., Suite 300, Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Phone Number: (303) 278-3078 Fax Number: (303) 278-1778 Attv. Reg#: 11601 Case Number: 2019 CV 31860 Div.: 8 COMBINED NOTICE OF LEVY AND PENDING SHERIFF'S SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO: RE-PRODECON, LLC, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Under a Charging Order and Order for Sale of Plaintiffs Membership Interest in Melrose Midtown, LLC, entered by the Court in the above-entitled action on September 25, 2021, I am Ordered to sell the following personal property: The 9.42% membership interest in Melrose Midtown, LLC, owned by RE-Prodecon, LLC. Melrose Midtown, LLC is a Colorado limited liability company in good standing, formed on July 16, 2017; Secretary of State ID number 20171534897.

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the Plaintiff RE-Prodecon, LLC, in said property, subject to statutory exceptions, on February 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sheriff’s office at 100 Jefferson County Parkway Ste. 1520, Golden, CO 80419.

A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the Sheriffs civil office at least fifteen calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date to which the sale is continued. 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. A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the Sheriffs civil office no later than eight business days after the sale.

NOTICE: The lien being foreclosed upon through this Court Ordered Sheriff’s sale may not be a first lien.

Contact information for Colorado Attorney General's office: 1300 Broadway, Fl 10, Denver, CO 80203, phone 720-508-6000 For Consumer Finance Protection Bureau: website: https://www.consumerfmance.gov/complaint/ phone (855) 411-2372 Signed this 2nd day of December 2021 Jeff Shrader Sheriff of Jefferson County State of Colorado By: Commander James Lucas Legal Notice No. 411876 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2021-069 Cert # 171267 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; GOV R LAND CO 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 17TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2018, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, FOOTHILLS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, 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; A TRACT OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT E, GOVERNORS RANCH FILING NO. 1, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N15° 16’ 43” E AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT “E” A DISTANCE OF 57.93 FEET; THENCE S67° 27’ 18” E A DISTANCE OF 204.09 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN COLORADO SUPREME COURT CASE NO. 27219; THENCE S00° 28’ 40” E AND ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 114.09 FEET; THENCE N67° 27’ 18” W A DISTANCE OF 232.28 FEET; THENCE N 89° 06’27” W A DISTANCE OF 438.96 FEET; THENCE N77 °18’ 01” W A DISTANCE OF 64.48 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF SOUTH FIELD STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE CENTER BEARS N56° 38’ 30” W, HAVING A DELTA OF 03° 57’ 30”, A RADIUS OF 577.00 FEET A DISTANCE OF 39.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT “E”, GOVERNORS RANCH FILING NO. 1; THENCE S89° 06’ 27” E AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT “E” A DISTANCE OF 490.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALSO KNOWN AS KEY 11, SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 5, RANGE 69, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2017 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017 that said real estate was taxed in the name of GOV R LAND CO that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 17, A.D. 2021; 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, FOOTHILLS

PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 11TH day of APRIL at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2022, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 14TH Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2021 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice NO. 411925 First Publication DECEMBER 23, 2021 Final Publication JANUARY 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE Denver Brick Company with address 210 Acme Street, Denton, TX 76205, (940) 435-5587 has filed an application for a Regular (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Golden Mine, and is located at or near Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 70 West of the 6th Principle Meridian.

The proposed date of commencement is January 1, 2022, and the proposed date of completion is in 2042. The proposed future use of the land is rangeland. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder's office; 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2560, Golden, CO 80419, or the above-named applicant.

Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on January 19, 2022.

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 your local governments, rather than the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board.

Legal Notice No. 411852 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2021-051 Cert # 2009-02041 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; EVERETT P. ELMGREEN, ETHEL LOUISE SNOWBARGER, ROBERT A. ELMGREEN, KENNETH A. ELMGREEN AND CHATAIME M U D D A S P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVE 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419 GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC (HOLDER OF CERT 2014-00784) 13575 LYNAM DR OMAHA, NE 68138 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, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, SLEATER 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; A STRIP OF LAND LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE N1/2SE1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 72 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., AND LYING WEST OF HIGHWAY 65, AND LYING SOUTH OF ORDER OF CONDEMNATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. F1908547, AND LYING SOUTH OF DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 AT RECEPTION NO. 2014081739, AND LYING EAST OF DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1985 AT RECEPTION NO. 85126257, ALSO KNOWN AS KEY 47, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 72, AKA: VACANT LAND 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 FLORA MAXINE BLACKMER AND VALARIE LG BLACKMER 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, SLEATER LLC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 11TH day of APRIL at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2022, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 14TH Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2021 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 411927 First Publication DECEMBER 23, 2021 Final Publication JANUARY 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case Number: 2021DR866 Fabrizzio Hernandez-Olivera, address unknown, is hereby notified that his spouse Michelle Poston filed for divorce in Jefferson County, Golden Colorado on October 2021 Legal Notice No. 411893 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2021-054 Cert # 171275

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; JOEL E. STONE 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 17TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2018, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, JOHN E. HENDRYX AND NANCY HENDRYX, 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; PART OF LOT 42 & 43 & PART OF THE 6 FOOT LANE BETWEEN SAID LOTS, EVERGREEN HILLS, ALSO KNOWN AS MARY N. WILLIAMS ESTATE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF EVERGREEN, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; LOTS 42 & 43 & THE 6 FOOT LANE BETWEEN SAID LOTS, EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 407 PAGE 438, BOOK 480 PAGE 488, BOOK 478 PAGE 570, BOOK 476 PAGE 546, BOOK 515 PAGE 415, BOOK 507 PAGE 401, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT OSE, TRACT H LOT 43, TRACT F LOT 42, MARY N. WILLIAMS ESTATE ADD, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2017 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017 that said real estate was taxed in the name of JOEL E. STONE that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 17, A.D. 2021; 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, JOHN E. HENDRYX AND NANCY HENDRYX, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 28TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2022, 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. 2021 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 411870 First Publication DECEMBER 9, 2021 Final Publication DECEMBER 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2021-074 Cert # 150965 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; THE KITTREDGE TOWN COMPANY 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419 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, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Assignor of, GREGORY D. SORTER AND GWEN K. JOY, 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 10 FEET OF LOT 617, KITTREDGE AMENDED MAP, ALSO KNOWN AS KEY B LOT 617, KITTREDGE AMD MAP, AKA: VACANT LAND 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 THE KITTREDGE TOWN COMPANY 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, GREGORY D. SORTER AND GWEN K. JOY, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 4TH day of APRIL at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2022, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 7TH Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2021 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 411894 First Publication DECEMBER 16, 2021 Final Publication DECEMBER 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE FOR SUBSTITUTE SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION TO: Michael David Patrick A Motion has been filed asking the Court to void the specific devise of the real estate located at 915 Lincoln Avenue, Charleroi, PA. The Court has set a hearing to be held in the Washington County Courthouse, Washington, PA before the Honorable John F. DiSalle in Courtroom 2, on December 29, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to the real estate may be ended by the court without you being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help.

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE WASHINGTON BAR ASSOCIATION 119 S. COLLEGE STREET WASHINGTON, PA 15301 (724) 225-6710 Bradley M. Bassi, Esquire BASSI, VREELAND & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 144 111 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022

the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before April 25, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 411928 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Jodi R. Flynn, Personal Representative 1861 Sterling Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240

Notice to Creditors

Legal Notice No. 411922 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley A. Jiacoletti, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 492

Public Notice

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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Paul Jiacoletti, Personal Representative 11355 W 84th Place, #D Arvada CO 80005

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Raymond Curtis, a/k/a Raymond William Curtis, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31515 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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan E. Curtis, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111

Legal Notice No: 411892 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript _____________________________________

Legal Notice No. 411921 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Henry Gaccetta, aka Henry L. Gaccetta, aka Henry Lee Gacetta, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031520

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald Lee Henkel, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 469

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 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Wanda Gaccetta, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) 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 or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Hollie Marie Gonzalez Personal Representative 830 S. Kline Way Lakewood, Colorado 80226 Legal Notice No. 411933 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 411931 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERTA SUE DAVIS, a/k/a SUE DAVIS, a/k/a ROBERTA S. DAVIS, a/k/a ROBERTA DAVIS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31470

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD B. DANKS, A/K/A RICHARD BOWMAN DANKS, RICHARD DANKS, AND DICK DANKS, Deceased Case Number 21 PR 31492

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 9, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 27, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

William C. Danks, Personal Representative 5435 E. 2nd Avenue Denver, CO 80220 Legal Notice No. 411920 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

/s/ signature on original in office Personal Representative: John W. Westhead, IV c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7134 Legal Notice No. 411878 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley A. Oscarson, also known as Shirley Ann Oscarson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31466

AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Suzanne Sherwin, aka Sue Sherwin, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31375

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 May 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erik R. Oscarson, Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 210 Lakewood, CO 80228

Leslie Towner, Personal Representative 2688 South Johnson Circle Lakewood, Colorado 80227-2882

Legal Notice No. 411938 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Legal Notice No. 411934 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SALVATORE J. VELLA, AKA SAL VELLA, DECEASED Case Number: 2021PR31482 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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gerald H. Jaggers, Attorney for Personal Representative Janet Vella DiGiacomo, Jaggers, & Perko, LLP 5400 Ward Rd., Bldg. III, Ste. 200 Arvada, CO 80002

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CAROLYN T. PLYLER, a/k/a CAROLYN PLYLER, a/k/a CAROLYN THREATT PLYLER, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31394 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 9, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Samuel J. Owen, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative 350 Indiana Street, Suite 150 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 411877 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Legal Notice No. 411898 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James L. Vergith, Deceased Case No.: 2021-PR-31516 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative named below, or to

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Delia Mary Villarreal, aka Delia M Villarrea, & Delia Villarreal, deceased Case Number: 21PR425 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court

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Public Notices of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Theresa R. Villarreal Personal Representative 1101 East 88th Avenue Thornton, Colorado 80229 Legal Notice No. 411905 First publication: December 16, 2021 Last publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ERICA MOELLER, a/k/a ERICA SNYDER-NOTZ, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31450 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, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeffrey S. Moeller, Personal Representative 6259 South Everett Court Littleton, CO 80123 Legal Notice No. 411854 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Notice of Hearing on Petition for Determination of Heirship (Probate) Case No. 2020PR000022 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, COLUMBIA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL G. FABER The decedent, MICHAEL G. FABER, date of birth November 6, 1926 and date of death February 11, 2020, was domiciled in Columbia County, State of Wisconsin, mailing address of N2595 County Hwy V, Lodi, WI 53555.

A Petition for Determination of Heirship was filed.

The court will hear the petition at the Columbia County Courthouse – Branch 1, 400 De Witt Street, Portage, Wisconsin before Circuit Court Judge Todd J. Hepler on January 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object or wish to share additional information about Michael G. Faber’s heirs. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names and addresses are unknown. The names or addresses of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Lawrence Lord, Thomas Lord, Charles Lord, John Lord, Joseph Lord, Lori Fargen, Patti Parkhurst Braun, Tim Parkhurst, Peggy Faber, Michael Faber, Jerry Faber, Tom Hill, Frances Washburn, Eugene Washburn, Sue Washburn Muellen Bates, Robert Washburn, Barbara Noyes Brown, Ken Noyes, Richard McReynolds, Michael McReynolds, Robert McReynolds, Dayna McReynolds, Lori Michael McReynolds Myers, Margaret Lord or her possible unknown heirs, James Edward Lord or his possible unknown heirs, James Laverne Lord or his possible unknown heirs, Genevieve Nachreiner Siegel or her possible unknown heirs, John Faber or his possible unknown heirs, James Philip Faber or his possible unknown heirs, Scott Charles Lindgren or his possible unknown heirs, Daniel Noyes or his possible unknown heirs, Frederic Washburn or his possible unknown heirs, Carl Washburn or his possible unknown heirs, Beulah Washburn or her possible unknown heirs, Lynn Washburn or her possible unknown heirs, Jack Ronald Schwalke or his possible unknown heirs, and possible unknown heirs of Michael G. Faber.

If you are one of the above-named individuals or another heir of Michael G. Faber, please contact attorney for petitioner below by Monday, December 27, 2021.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-742-9636 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: DATE SIGNED: December 2, 2021, Electronically signed by Hon. Todd J. Hepler, Circuit Court Judge Johanna J. Allex SBN: 1036151 222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 900 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Legal Notice No. 411886 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Angelo Carrara, aka Michael A. Carrara, aka Michael Carrara, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 031405 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 9, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael R. Carrara, Personal Representative 8335 W. Dakota Place Lakewood, CO 80226 Legal Notice No. 411855 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Steven Mark Erickson, aka Steven M. Erickson, aka Steven Erickson, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 31441

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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gwen Marie Gravagno, Personal Representative 4095 S. Pennsylvania St. Englewood, CO 80113 Legal Notice No. 411897 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Miranda King, aka Miranda Jo King, aka Miranda J. King, Deceased Case Number: 21PR456 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 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bryce King, Personal Representative 7870 Lewis Court Arvada, Colorado 80005 Legal Notice No. 411916 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Cleveland L. Peterson, Deceased Case Number: 21PR434 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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jere L. Frisinger, Personal Representative 239 Wildlife Pt. Divide, Colorado 80814 Legal Notice No. 411915 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2026 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 In the Matter of the Estate of: Gilda S Massey-Taylor Party: Natalie D Medina 301 Veja Baja Dr SE Rio Rancho, NM. 87124 Phone Number:(505) 401-3097 E-mail: ffm.natalie@gmail.com Case Number: 21PR471 NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24 ****** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. ******* To all interested persons: Petition of adjudication of intestacy and formal appointment of personal.

A hearing without appearance on Representative is set at the following date, time, and location: Date: January 6, 2022 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached motion/ petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/petition without further notice or hearing.

If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate. [x] By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.

Legal Notice No. 411861 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARILYN J. SCHAEFER, A/K/A MARILYN JUNE SCHAEFER AND MARILYN SCHAEFER, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 31383 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 18, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sophie Hinchman, Sophie E Hinchman, Sophie F Hinchman, Deceased Case Number: 21PR462 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 April 23 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donald C. Hinchman, Personal Representative 7496 Marshall Street Arvada Colorado 80003 Legal Notice No. 411917 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICK NEVIN TRACY, a/k/a PATRICK N. TRACY, Deceased Case Number 2021PR031500 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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard M. Arnold, #13127 Attorney for Personal Representative 7691 Shaffer Parkway, Suite A, Littleton, CO 80127 Legal Notice No. 411930 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Louis Newton, deceased Case Number: 21PR468 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 09 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen N Nutt, Personal Representative 13 Heritage Oaks Dr Austin, TX 78737 Legal Notice No. 411849 First publication: December 09, 2021 Last publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jeanne Bannon, a/k/a Jeanne E. Bannon, a/k/a Jeanne S. Bannon, a/k/a Jeanne Ellen Bannon, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31429 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 20, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Craig W. Bannon, Personal Representative 8491 S. Arrowhead Dr. Morrison, CO 80465 Legal Notice No. 411862 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARK CLIFFORD ZELTMANN, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31431 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court for Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 9, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/Julie D. Myers Julie D. Myers #39866 The Cohen Law Firm, P.C. 6610 Gunpark Drive, Suite 202 Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 733-0103 Attorney for the Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 411850 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANET GRACE ASHLEY, a.k.a. JANET G. ASHLEY, a.k.a. JANET ASHLEY, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31159 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 9, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven T. Schaefer, Personal Representative 7131 Flora Street Golden, CO 80004

Candice M. Jackson c/o Sandra M. Sigler Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd., Ste. 580 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 444-3025 Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 411885 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Legal Notice No. 411851 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mark Levy, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31543 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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Arlene S. Mantin, Personal Representative c/o Keith L. Davis, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111

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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary Jane H. Dolecek Personal Representative 300 Conifer Drive Evergreen CO 80439 Legal Notice No. 411903 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 411941 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doreen Mora, aka Dora Mora, Deceased

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JOANNE BERNADETTE CHAVEZ, aka JOANNE B. CHAVEZ, Deceased Case Number: 21PR31505 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 May 2, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Felicia C. Banner, Personal Representative c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 411914 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Estate of Todd Novak, a/k/a T.J. Novak, a/k/a Todd W. Novak, a/k/a Todd William Klenzendorf Novak, a/k/a Todd W. Klenzendorf Novak, a/k/a Todd Klenzendorf, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31452 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 9, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

S/Noelle Padilla Noelle Padilla The Law Office of Noelle Padilla, LLC P.O. Box 337674 Greeley, CO 80633 Phone Number: 970-313-3743 E-mail: noelle@noellelaw.com FAX Number: 970-315-0350 Atty. Reg. #: 34880

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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mandy Guerrero, Personal Representative 12878 West Arizona Place Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Legal Notice No. 411889 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randall Warren Alexander Davidson, aka Randall Davidson, aka Dr. Randall W. Davidson, aka Randall W.A. Davidson, aka Randy Davidson, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 31170 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 30, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brigida Davidson, Personal Representative 8803 W. Ontario Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80128 Legal Notice No. 411909 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KARLA JANE RIDGEWAY, aka KARLA J. RIDGEWAY, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31465

Legal Notice No. 411853 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary M. Nelson, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31519 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 23, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark Ayotte, Personal Representative c/o Colton D. Craft, JD Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111

Gabrielle Keith, Personal Representative c/o Eirich Law Firm, 9000 E. Nichols Ave., Suite 140 Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 411888 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randy Eugene Vocke, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31350

Legal Notice No. 411935 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT A. LOVELESS, a/k/a ROBERT A. LOVELESS, JR., ROBERT ARLINGTON LOVELESS, AND ROBERT LOVELESS, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31488 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 23, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Landa S. Goetz, Personal Representative 6574 Urban Street Arvada, Colorado 80004 Legal Notice No. 411924 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 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 May 1, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronda J. Vocke, Personal Representative 5303 County Road 11 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Legal Notice No. 411904 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 (720) 772-2500 In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: Carlen Dean DeJong, Deceased

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Daniel Alan Davis, deceased Case Number: 2021PR031469 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, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth D. Williams Personal Representative 2393 Coyote Cr. Black Hawk, Colorado 80422

Counsel for Petitioner Bibber Creek Stables, LLC Case No. 2021PR31471 Name:Brian J. Cosper, #55414 Address: FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP 2355 East Camelback Road, Suite 615 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Phone No.: (720) 671-3954 Fax No: (602) 889-8155 E-Mail: brian.cosper@fnf.com NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession (List all names of interested persons and owners by descent or succession): Janice DeJong; Colleen Malcom; Rhonda Kitsmiller.

Legal Notice No. 411891 First publication: December 16, 2021 Last publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard D. Dolecek, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31319

A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent(s) died leaving the following property (including legal description if real property): Property 1

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Public Notices PARCEL C: A Parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 12, Township 3 South, Range 70 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, also being located in a parcel of land as described in Book 1830 at Page 33 of the Jefferson County records and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter; thence S 89°26’21”E along the Southerly line of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 12, 1283.65 feet to a point, said point also being on the Southerly line of said parcel of land as described in Book 1830 at Page 33; thence N61°20’08” W along the Southerly line of said parcel of land as described in Book 1830 at Page 33, 213.57 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence N61°20’08”W continuing along the Southerly line of said parcel of land as described in Book 1830 at Page 33, 1075.88 feet; thence N73°36’23”E, 63.29 feet; thence S88°56’19”E, 83.89 feet; thence S44°24’44”E, 15.87 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve; thence along the arc of a curve to the right 46.17 feet, having a radius of 265.00 feet, a delta of 09°58’57” and a chord which bears S74°20’30”E, 46.11 feet to a Point of Compound Curvature; thence along the arc of a curve to the Right 631.93 feet, having a radius of 1930.00 feet, a delta of 18°45’36” and a chord which bears S59°58’14”E, 629.11 feet; thence S44°47’38”E, 209.93 feet to a Point of Curvature; thence along the arc of a curve to the Left 68.20 feet, having a radius of 475.00 feet, a delta of 08°13’36” and a chord which bears S48°54’26”E, 68.14 feet to the Point of Beginning.

The above described Parcel of land contains 82,594 square feet or 1.896 acres more or less.

Basis of Bearing: The Southerly line of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 12 bears S89°26’21”E, 1320.03 feet, being monumented at the Southwest corner with a 2 ½” Aluminum Cap in a range box, Stamped “Drexel Barrell & CO, S12, S13, ¼, T3S, R70W, LS 17664” and monumented at the Southeast corner with a #6 rebar with a 2 ½” Aluminum cap, Stamped “E1/16, S12, S13, 2006, PLS 13212”.

Date: 01/25/2022 Time: 08:00 a.m.

Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401 The hearing will take approximately 2 hours Note: • You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.

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

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

Legal Notice No. 411857 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ashlee Smith Jimenez, aka Ashlee S. Jimenez, and fka Ashlee Lauren Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31410 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 22, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

John D. Smith, Personal Representative 4298 Hickory Shores Blvd.

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Legal Notice No. 411918 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Jefferson Combined Court 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 In the Matter of the Estate of: Albert Wilhelm Hanne a/k/a Albert W. Hanne a/k/a Albert Hanne, Deceased Tony C. Rossi #45051 Rossi Law, LLC 6215 Corporate Dr, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (303) 859-4173 Email: Tony@RossiLawLLC.com Case Number: 2021PR031464 NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING BY PUBLICATION A hearing on the PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Proof of publication will be filed upon completion.

Date: January 27, 2022 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address:100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 411848 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sandra F. Roehling, Deceased

Case Number: 21 PR 484 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 1, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ricky Roehling, Personal Representative 4960 S. Garrison Street Denver, Colorado 80123 Legal Notice No. 411880 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 16, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

John B. Schmidt, Personal Representative 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. 411868 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM B. GOODLIN, Deceased Case Number 2021 PR 31427

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT JOSEPH MADDEN, a/k/a ROBERT J. MADDEN, a/k/a BOB MADDEN, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031417

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 10, 2022 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 9, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard M. Arnold, #13127 Attorney for Personal Representative 7691 Shaffer Parkway, Suite A Littleton, CO 80127 Legal Notice No. 411856 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GARY EUGENE FRITCH, aka: GARY E. FRITCH, aka: GARY FRITCH, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31491 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Jefferson County Combined Court, Colorado on or before April 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nadya Vecchiet-Lambert, Esq. on behalf of James P. Fritch, Personal Representative 6855 S. Havana St., Ste. 370, Centennial, CO 80112 Legal Notice No. 411908 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of George S. Corchary, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31502 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 May 6, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Phillip Corchary, Personal Representative c/o Rocky Mountain Elder Law, LLC 651 Garrison Street, Suite 240 Lakewood, Colorado 80215 Legal Notice No. 411929 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEPHEN LINDER, a/k/a STEPHEN E. LINDER, a/k/a STEPHEN EDWARD LINDER, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31424 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 27, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen D Linder, Personal Representative 6631 W. 73rd Place Arvada, CO 80003 Legal Notice No. 411846 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PHILLIP JAMES BOYCE, aka PHILLIP J. BOYCE, aka PHILLIP BOYCE, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR31357 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, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel P. Boyce, Personal Representative c/o 3801 E. Florida Ave., Ste. 906 Denver, CO 80210 Legal Notice No. 411887 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert A. Schmidt, aka Robert Allen Schmidt, aka Robert Schmidt, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR031443 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 15, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joy C. Goodlin, Personal Representative 4561 W. Center Ave. Denver, CO 80219 Legal Notice No. 411865 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of STEVEN CRAIG ROBERTS, A/K/A STEVEN C. ROBERTS, A/K/A STEVEN ROBERTS, A/K/A STEVE C. ROBERTS AND STEVE ROBERTS, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 31479 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 27, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Adam W. Roberts, Personal Representative 10971 CR 80 Eaton, CO 80615 Legal Notice No. 411919 First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: January 6, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Theresa Lamirato, a/k/a Theresa Lenore Lamarito, a/k/a Theresa L. Lamirato, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31423 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 16, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ signature on original in office Signature of Attorney for Person Giving Notice Personal Representative.: Thomas Lamirato c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7134 Legal Notice No. 411895 First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice WHITE MOUNTAIN LAW GROUP, P.L.C. 240 N. White Mountain Road Show Low, AZ 85901 (928) 537-3228 E-mail address: michael@riggsellsworth. com Attorney for Guardian/ Maternal Grandmother, Sharyn Storms Michael R. Ellsworth, Esq.- SBN 022862 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF NAVAJO

Arizona 86025 TYPE OF HEARING: Guardianship TIME ALLOTTED FOR HEARING: One (1) hour EVIDENCE WILL be presented at the hearing.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a true copy of this “Order to Appear-Petition or Motion” and a true copy of the document filed with the Petition or Motion shall be served by the moving party on the parties who are required to appear, and a true copy of these documents shall be mailed immediately to parties who have appeared in this action, in accordance with Arizona Rules and Family Law Procedure, Rule 40 - 43, 47.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the Judge or Commissioner scheduled to hear this case five (5) days before your scheduled court date.

/s/ Annette Medina, Signature of Person Giving Notice Legal Notice No. 411871 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

Legal Notice No. 411860 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

In the Interest of: Layla Casias Respondent: Manuel Garcia Melendrez

Public Notice

Party: Annette Medina / Bobby Medina Address: 1759 S. Flower Street Lakewood, Colorado 80232 720-300-9458 E-mail: sammie376@aol.com Case Number: 2021 PR 432

District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 In the Interest of: Layla Casias Respondent: Angel Casia (Alire)

NOTICE OF HEARING TO INTERESTED PERSONS

Party: Annette Medina / Bobby Medina Address: 1759 S. Flower Street Lakewood, Colorado 80232 720-300-9458 E-mail: sammie376@aol.com Case Number: 2021 PR 432

To All Interested Persons: A hearing on the Petition identified below will be held at the following date, time and location.

Date: December 28, 2021 Time: 1:30 p.m.

Courtroom or Division: 210 Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

NOTICE OF HEARING TO INTERESTED PERSONS To All Interested Persons: A hearing on the Petition identified below will be held at the following date, time and location.

Date: December 28, 2021 Time: 1:30 p.m.

Courtroom or Division: 210 Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 [x] Petition for Appointment of Guardian [x] Minor The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the Respondent’s right to make decisions about the Respondent’s personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The Respondent must appear in person unless excused by the court.

The Petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to help the Respondent attend the hearing.

The Respondent has the right to be represented by an attorney of the Respondent’s choice at the Respondent’s expense. If the Respondent cannot afford an attorney, one may be appointed for the Respondent at State expense. The Respondent may request a professional evaluation. The Respondent has the right to present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents; examine witnesses, including any court-appointed physician, psychologist, or other qualified individual providing evaluations, and the court visitor; and otherwise participate in the hearing. The Respondent may ask that the hearing be held in a manner that reasonably accommodates the Respondent.

The Respondent has the right to request that the hearing be closed, but the hearing may not be closed over the Respondent’s objection.

Date: November 27, 2021

Legal Notice No. 411863 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 In the Interest of: Zoey Alire Respondent: John Alire and Angel Casias Alire

ORDER TO APPEAR RE: HEARING REGARDING GUARDIANSHIP

NOTICE OF HEARING TO INTERESTED PERSONS

[x] Petition for Appointment of Guardian [x] Minor The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the Respondent’s right to make decisions about the Respondent’s personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The Respondent must appear in person unless excused by the court.

The Petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to help the Respondent attend the hearing.

The Respondent has the right to be represented by an attorney of the Respondent’s choice at the Respondent’s expense. If the Respondent cannot afford an attorney, one may be appointed for the Respondent at State expense. The Respondent may request a professional evaluation. The Respondent has the right to present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents; examine witnesses, including any court-appointed physician, psychologist, or other qualified individual providing evaluations, and the court visitor; and otherwise participate in the hearing. The Respondent may ask that the hearing be held in a manner that reasonably accommodates the Respondent.

The Respondent has the right to request that the hearing be closed, but the hearing may not be closed over the Respondent’s objection.

Date: November 27, 2021 /s/ Annette Medina, Signature of Person Giving Notice Legal Notice No. 411872 First Publication: December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Publisher: Golden Transcript ###

/s/ Annette Medina, Signature of Person Giving Notice

In Re the Matter of the Guardianship of: ARIANA BRAELYNN BESSETT, A Minor.

Case No.:GC202100114

READ ME: This is an important Court Order that affects your rights. Read this Order carefully. If you do not understand this Order, contact a lawyer for help. All parties, whether represented by attorneys or not, must be present. If there is a failure to appear, the court may make such orders as are just, including granting the relief requested by the party who does appear.

Date: December 28, 2021 Time: 1:30 p.m.

Courtroom or Division: 210 Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

Based on documents filed and pursuant to Arizona Law,

[x] Petition for Appointment of Guardian [x] Minor

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT YOU, BENJAMIN CHARPENTIER, appear at the time and place stated below so that the court can determine whether the relief asked for in the Petition or Motion should be granted.

The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the Respondent’s right to make decisions about the Respondent’s personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The Respondent must appear in person unless excused by the court.

The Petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to help the Respondent attend the hearing.

NAME OF JUDICIAL OFFICER: Jon H. Saline DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: February 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

PLACE OF HEARING: Navajo County Superior Court, Room II, Holbrook,

Date: November 27, 2021

Dated: 11/30/21 /s/ Judge of the Superior Court CFM Michael Ellsworth

Party: Annette Medina / Bobby Medina Address: 1759 S. Flower Street Lakewood, Colorado 80232 720-300-9458 E-mail: sammie376@aol.com Case Number: 2021 PR 433

INFORMATION ABOUT COURT HEARING TO BE HELD:

spondent has the right to present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents; examine witnesses, including any court-appointed physician, psychologist, or other qualified individual providing evaluations, and the court visitor; and otherwise participate in the hearing. The Respondent may ask that the hearing be held in a manner that reasonably accommodates the Respondent.

The Respondent has the right to request that the hearing be closed, but the hearing may not be closed over the Respondent’s objection.

To All Interested Persons: A hearing on the Petition identified below will be held at the following date, time and location.

The Respondent has the right to be represented by an attorney of the Respondent’s choice at the Respondent’s expense. If the Respondent cannot afford an attorney, one may be appointed for the Respondent at State expense. The Respondent may request a professional evaluation. The Re-

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Hope House hosts 5th Annual Christmas Shop Shop allows moms to turn in points earned through self-sufficiency efforts for children’s toys

BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Christmas came early for the moms of Hope House Colorado. The Arvada-based nonprofit for teen moms held its 5th Annual Christmas Shop at their Benton Street headquarters on Dec. 11, providing an opportunity for moms to exchange points earned throughout the year for Christmas presents.

Hope House awards `Christmas Points’ to moms for completing self-sufficiency tasks and goals, such as obtaining a driver’s license, walking in Hope House’s GED graduation ceremony, enrolling a child in childcare or speaking at a Hope House event.

At the Christmas Shop, points accumulated over the course of the year can be exchanged for gifts donated by supporters of the nonprofit, allowing under-privileged moms to provide a full assortment of presents under the tree on Christmas morning.

“Most of our moms come from poverty.

They can’t afford to do Christmas shopping themselves. This takes the stress off for them to give the Christmas they would want for their kids,” said Hope House Director of Partnerships Jenny Macias.

Macias said that in the past, the Christmas Shop used a wish list-and-adoption model, where donors would `adopt’ a mom and buy items from the mom’s wish list. Macias said that the previous model created some inequity due to differences in donor contributions and attendance by moms at events throughout the year.

“What we saw happen was, one; it’s less empowering because it’s a handout, but two; we may have had a mom who worked her butt off all year and may have got a donor who only got them like, one or two things. And then we have a mom who only came to one class the entire year and someone spent $1,000 on her,” Macias said.

Toys of all varieties, books, stocking stuffers and other holiday goodies were available for the 107 moms to choose from. Over 100 volunteers came to help run the shop and help with wrapping presents.

Macias said the Christmas Shop takes the stress off of holiday shopping and promotes working towards self-sufficiency. “(In the past) our moms would dread Christmas. Now they can feel proud of

Volunteers wrap presents at the Hope House Christmas Shop.

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Holiday festivity shines through at the Christmas Shop. PHOTOS BY RYAN DUNN

buying things for their kid with their hardearned work. We use it as an incentive to

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December 23, 2021

Jeffco Make a gift to local news this season The importance of local journalism cannot be overstated — it’s what keeps our community informed and connected, day after day, and is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

That’s why we’re excited to be one of 26 Colorado newsrooms joining forces to amplify the impact of local journalism — not just in our newsroom, but in communities across our state — thanks to the generosity of the Colorado Media Project and their matching gift campaign.

From Nov. 30 until Dec. 31, readers’ contributions will be matched up to $1,000, for a total of $5,000 in funds for Colorado Community Media.

It’s a unique way to make your gift go twice as far.

Linda Shapley Publisher

Thank you for your continued support for our journalists and for supporting the businesses that advertise with us. A local newspaper keeps a local community strong, and we’re proud to perform this service.

With gratitude, Linda Shapley, publisher To contribute online:

www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/ReadersCare

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