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Camp Christmas lights up Lakewood

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Candy. That is was Alice Chyou’s favorite part about her first time visiting Lakewood’s Camp Christmas at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Not Santa Claus ready to hear Christmas her wishes, not Hin Han the flaming metal owl sculpture and not the shimmering lights scattered amongst trees and decorating buildings.

“To come and decorate in this living museum is kind of trippy,” said Lonnie Hanzon, the creator of Camp Christmas. He’s commenting on how his outlines and schematics for what a physical Camp Christmas would look like fit the park perfectly,

Wheat Ridge discusses 2023 budget

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Starting 2023 with $48.4 million, Wheat Ridge is estimated to bring in $78.1 million across all of its funding, spending about $92.5 million according to the city’s 2023 estimated budget.

Representing the most budget expenditure is the Capital Improvement Program which covers projects like the Improve Wadsworth project, street maintenance and bike lane improvements — 29% of the total budget — with the police department coming in second at about 17% of the total budget.

The council and staff reviewed the budget in a study session Nov. 21, planning to have a final public hearing and adopting the budget on Nov. 28.

According to City Manager Patrick Goff, “the 2023 budget cautiously projects an optimistic view for the city in the near term.” He said in the study session that revenues are projected to still increase, but at a slower pace than the recent past, with inflation increasing goods and labor costs.

“Some uncertainty does exist concerning the future of the economy,” he continued.

“However, I believe Wheat Ridge has built a strong foundation, and we will continue to remain resilient against future challenges.”

The total budget is split into various categories, with the general fund taking up the most of the budget at 51%. That fund breaks down into further categories including the police at 30%.

Santa Claus greets visitors on opening night of Lakewood’s 2022 Camp Christmas.

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Omar and Blake Chyou visited Camp Christmas for the first time this year, with Alice Chyou hiding behind her father.

Je co Public Schools changes start and end times for next school year

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The stereotype of the tired teenager trudging to school and falling asleep in class is no myth. As kids reach puberty, they naturally stay awake later, and become sleep deprived as school start times generally stay the same.

Now, after years of Jefferson County’s Public Schools’ own Start Time Task Force looking into the issue, start and end times for the District’s schools will be shifted starting August 2023.

“I hope that, the change not happening until mid-August 2023, that will give folks plenty of lead time,” said Kimberly Eloe, executive direc-

tor of communications at Jeffco Public Schools. “We thought it was important to give people enough time to pivot.”

Health researchers like the American Academy of Pediatrics and even the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhave published research for years showing that sleep deprivation in teenagers “significantly affects the health and safety, as well as the academic success, of our nation’s middle and high school students,” and points to school start times being the easiest factors to change.

Commissioned in 2018 to look into the issue, the Start Time Task Force has put out a 21,000 response survey, spoken to family and staff, and on

Jan. 12 of this year given direction to explore how best to make the change happen. This month is the culmination of that direction.

“It’s challenging right now because we operate more than 75 different start and end times across the District,” said Eloe, across 700 square miles and 155 schools. She continued that creating “equitable instructional time” across all schools — to give all students the right amount of time for their grade — and aligning that with the start time recommendations for their ages, was one of the largest logistical challenges.

The second being bussing.

“What we did was align our new operational schedule to the number of bus drivers we have available

today, versus what we used to have — which is how our current system is set up,” said Eloe, referencing the bus driver shortage that has occurred over the pandemic. She said the District is excited to “offer reliable transportation again…”

Times are not standardized completely across the District, Eloe explained, but “more standardized.”

“I think some people are going to be really excited, really happy, and some people are just going to begrudge that it’s a change to their schedule,” she said.

Editor’s note: At the time of the print deadline, the new start times had not been released. Visit jeffcotranscript.com for the full story.

Lakewood grant may help save utility money for low-income households

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Winter is among us. Temperatures are dropping below freezing every night across the entire metro area, and heating bills will rise again. But, Lakewood has partnered with a group that, if a family or house’s income qualifies, could help save money on all utilities.

That group is Mile High Youth Corps, which does free energy and water audits for low-income households. Corps members will assess a home and replace inefficient light bulbs, aerators in kitchen and bathroom sinks and shower heads immediately, making a difference that same day.

“Corps members are going into homes and replacing and working hand-in-hand with the residents to sort of educate them on basic understandings of sustainability in their home,” said Jeslin Shahrezaei, Lakewood City Councilor and Chief Development and Communications Officer for Mile High Youth Corps.

Members are 18-24 young adults that want to expand their experience with green jobs, she explained.

“They will have total training here with everything from toilet installation to climate education,”

she said.

A lot of those members, like Christian Giles who recently graduated from University of Denver studying environmental science, see it as a way to give back to his community at the same time as helping the environment.

“You can actually make a difference in people’s lives while you’re helping to reduce some of those negative effects of these issues we’re facing with our environment — like sustainability and conservation,” Giles said.

These assessments, coming about a week after setting up an appointment according to Shahrezae, take only about 30-40 minutes, Giles said. Corps members replace inefficient light bulbs, aerators in kitchen and bathroom sinks and shower heads immediately, possibly coming back again to replace an inefficient toilet or mercury thermostat.

“You can just see how grateful they are, just for something as simple as some light bulbs, and they know it will save them money,” he said.

They also check the efficiency of toilets and thermostats, which may take another day’s appointment to change out, and educate on best principles for sustainability and

Lakewood has partnered with Mile High Youth Corps, which does free energy and water audits for low-income households.

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Several juveniles charged for Lakewood light rail attack

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Seven juveniles, aged 15 to 17, have been charged with Second Degree Assault for allegedly attacking a man on the RTD light rail, according to a statement by the District Attorney’s Office. On Oct. 14, the 45-year-old man told police that the teens pushed him out of the train at the W 13th Ave and Garrison Street station. Lakewood police responded and the man was brought to St. Anthony’s Hospital and suffered serious bodily injury, according to the statement.

The teens were arrested on Nov. 11, and in court three days later with orders to remain in custody without bond, according to the statement. On Nov. 17 the teens were charged with Second Degree Assault.

The front of Englewood Middle School on The Englewood Campus at 3800 S. Logan St., April 10. The campus houses Englewood Middle, Englewood High School and Englewood Leadership Academy.

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An eighth teen was arrested on Nov. 15 in connection to the assault and similarly held without bond. Charges for that juvenile are expected on Nov. 21, the statement said.

NAR’s Annual Survey of Home Buyers & Sellers Shows Deviations From the Past

Every year the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys buyers and sellers of primary residences on a variety of topics. Usually, the changes from one year to the next are fairly minor, but the most recent survey (for the period from July 2021 through June 2022) produced some big statistical deviations from prior years.

Here are some of the findings that stood out to me.

1) The percentage of first-time buyers dropped to a record low of just 27%, beating the previous record low of 30% in 1987 — 35 years ago! In the prior year it was 34%. The age of first-time buyers jumped from 33 to 36. The age of repeat buyers also rose — from 56 to 59.

2) 88% of all buyers were White, the highest percentage since the 1990s. Meanwhile, the percentage of buyers who were Black or Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by half, from 6% to 3%. The percentage of buyers who were Hispanic/Latino rose slightly from 7% to 8%.

3) Buyer’s moved an average of 50 miles from where they lived before, up from 15 miles the prior year, which was as

high as it had been since at least the 1980s. (See chart below.) Where did they move? Suburbs took a big hit, plunging from 51% to 39%, while rural and small town destinations jumped by half — 12% to 19% for rural areas and 20% to 29% for small towns. NAR’s report attributes that change to the pandemic’s effect of encouraging work from home. “Zoom towns were boom towns.”

4) While only 3% of first-time buyers paid cash for their homes, 27% of repeat buyers paid cash, up from 17% the prior year. The report attributes this to the surge in equity which homeowners had experienced in recent years, especially during the pandemic, providing them with lots of cash to spend on their replacement homes.

5) How long buyers expect to remain in the home they just purchased had held steady since 2009 at 15 years for repeat buyers and 10 years for first-time buyers. When I entered the business in 2002, it was even lower. The NAR survey showed a huge jump in that expectation for first-time homebuyers — from 10 years to 18 years. The expectation of repeat buyers remained

unchanged at 15 years.

6) The percentage of first-time buyers who had been renters plunged from 73% to 64%, while the number who moved from

living with family or friends jumped from 21% to 27%. (See chart above.)

I’ve posted a link for a summary of the NAR report at www.GoldenREblog.com

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A witness recorded the attack that happened to a 45-year-old-man at a Lakewood RTD station on Oct. 14. The teens have been charged with Second Degree Assault.

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but also how no nails or screws were used because the park is filled with historic buildings — being part history park, part museum.

Four years old in total, Camp Christmas has only been brought into reality the last two years, previously living through his imagination and, more recently, shipped gift boxes, according to Hanzon. Now, through the 42 years that Lakewood has been hosting Christmas events of some kind, the city has collected some giant decorations that fit right in.

“It’s like collecting Christmas decorations but in a really big way,” Hanzon joked.

Omar Chyou of Lakewood, Alice’s father, said it was their first time at the event, but they were enjoying it.

“Overall it’s kind of whimsical,” said Laura Chyou, Alice’s mother.

Besides candy, the area has caramel popcorn, three bars, a carefully decorated living room in one of the historical buildings and a pun-telling snowman. With much to explore, Hanzon said Camp Christmas had 66,000 visitors last year, and he’s expecting the same for this year.

Camp Christmas is open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 to Dec. 24.

Running from Nov. 17 to Dev. 24, Lakewood’s Camp Christmas hosts everything from bars to Santa Claus.

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Costing about $14 million, the police budget’s largest expense is salaries, and mainly for patrolmen taking up about $6.3 million. In total, the police’s budget increased by about $2.2 million versus the estimated budget of 2022. The biggest increase within the department was for patrol operations with an extra $700,000 — the bulk of which was added to “personnel services,” or salaries.

According to Wheat Ridge Police Chief Chris Murtha during the study session, other cost increases included the department asking for a new e-citation system. Murtha describes it as being nearly contactless citations, allowing officers to write them from their car using data from the car’s license plate.

He also references changing interview room recording systems to the same system used on their body cameras and more funding for sending officers to training opportunities.

The greatest budget cost is for infrastructure, which the projects

under the CIP fund consist of. $20.9 million is the largest expense within the fund and meant to finalize the first phase of the Improve Wadsworth project and to start the second phase. Second is $3 million for annual street preventative maintenance. Other projects include a City’s Neighborhood

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Funding for issues related to homelessness mainly falls under the Homeless Navigation Program, whose costs come out of the general fund. For 2023, $245,004 was proposed for the budget, the largest expense being about $150,000 for the salaries of Rebekah Raudabaugh, the homeless navigator, and Kory Kolar, the housing navigator.

In addition to salaries is about $88,000 in operational costs that include moving kits and security deposits to assist in people moving into housing. According to Raudabaugh, since the creation of the program in Dec. of 2020, they have put 42 people into permanent housing, and 17 into transitional housing — this includes emergency shelter, temporary housing like a rehousing program, staying with family or friends, motel, substance use facility or jail.

Goff also referenced inflation as a fiscal issue, seeing it reflected in expenditures, and the possibility of a recession in the near future. For that, he said they were keeping an eye on it, and should continue to be frugal with their finances.

“Wheat Ridge is in a good place,” said Goff.

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Wheat Ridge City Manager Patrick Go at the the city’s study session on Nov. 21 discussing the 2023 proposed budget. IMAGE COURTESY OF WHEAT RIDGE

ing Advisory Board moved to make an official recommendation to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to change the name of Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky.

The unanimous decision by the board came during the Nov. 17 meeting where all suggested names were considered. The sug-

bers and others could voice opinions about the name change.

Andrea Valeska is part of Right Relationship Boulder, a group focused on forming relationships with the indigenous community

person did, is very disrespectful for indigenous people,” Valeska said.

Fred Mosqueda of the Southern Arapaho tribes came up with the name Mount Blue Sky along with Chester Whiteman of the Southern Cheyenne tribes. The name they chose is universally inclusive but has meaning to indigenous people.

“It means so much as a ceremony to the Cheyennes,” Mosqueda said. Whiteman explained at the meeting some of the details that go into a Blue Sky Ceremony for the Cheyenne Tribes.

“The Blue Sky Ceremony is a ceremony for all living things; men, women, children, plants, earth water, life; and when that gets made, anybody can go to that tipi and get a blessing from that article that’s made,” Whiteman explained

After hearing from parties involved in the name-changing process of the mountain, the consensus was that each minute it went without a new name, the mountain would continue to provide a hurtful reminder to Native Coloradans about the Sand Creek Massacre.

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saving money — like how best to use a programmable thermostat.

Shahrezaei said the income qualification is comparable to SNAP — if a household qualifies for one, they will for the other. She also referenced Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program, or LEAP, which assists with winter heating costs. Enrollment started Nov. 1, and she said income qualifications are also similar.

The City Council approved direct funding for the program

favor of the name Mount Blue Sky. Randy Wheelock is a Clear Creek

been involved in the name change ago. Members of the county have worked closely with Native American tribes to properly educate themselves on why a name change is in order.

Wheelock explained that the process has not been hasty, and has been especially long for those who are hurt by the current name.

“We went through this two-year process, but that’s nothing compared to the 158 years that have passed since the Governor Evans Proclamations of 1864 and the massacre,” Wheelock said.

Valeska pointed out the history happening by including indigenous people in the decision, and thought this could be a step towards reparations.

“History is happening because indigenous people are having a voice and indigenous people are having an opportunity to share what is important for them,” Valeska said. “And as a form of reparation of the massacre that happened in this land, I think it is a beautiful step toward toward right relationship and toward healing for all of us.”

for the first time over the summer, previously working with the Corps before, but never directly putting money aside according to Shahrezaei. It was part of the City’s Community Development Block Grant program, with the funding starting this fall.

“Everybody we’re working with, you can tell they really care about what they’re doing, and I think that’s what really drives it home for me,” Giles said. “Knowing that you’re also working with a bunch of people that care as much about the job as you do — they’re not just there for the check.”

Appointments can be scheduled on the Mile High Youth Corps’ website.

Mount Evans, seen here in Dec. 2020 from Fire Tower Trail along Highway 103, was named for John Evans, Colorado’s second territorial governor. Evans is believed to have authorized the Sand Creek Massacre.

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Smartwatches are calling 911 from the slopes

outdoor industry. He spent 2007 to 2019 working for RECCO, a company specializing in avalanche transceivers and rescue technology.

Atkins said false alarms aren’t new, and neither is the idea of wearable technology.

BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Clear Creek County 911 dispatchers are getting increased calls from the ski slopes, but not from people in distress — rather, their watches are calling for help when the owner takes a tumble.

Increasingly, people wear smartwatches and other devices to track their workouts, but some of these devices are tracking other activities, too. Many watches have the ability to track a “hard fall” or crash that its user is involved in and automatically call for emergency help.

In a sport known for messy falls, not every crash while skiing or snowboarding is an emergency. 911 dispatchers have been getting increased calls from smart watches at Loveland Ski Area, sometimes even as many as eight a day according to dispatcher Tom Dale.

“We’re pretty routinely, almost every day, getting at least one crash,” Dale said. “We’re getting more this year than we have in the past.”

The dispatchers aren’t ignoring these calls, though. While many of the calls might be false alarms, Dale

has seen a watch help an injured skier firsthand.

“We received a call from an older gentleman….this gentleman was obviously disoriented, possibly had loss of consciousness briefly….we were able to verify his location and notify ski patrol,” Dale said.

When it detects a crash, the smartwatch will call 911 and give an announcement about the crash. The watch will identify the device and GPS coordinates of the owner, and dispatch will attempt to call back the owner to verify if it was a true emergency.

Often, since watches are buried under layers of cold weather gear, skiers can’t hear the message from

dispatch trying to verify their information. That’s when the information gets passed on to Ski Patrol at Loveland to make sure everything is okay on the mountain.

John Sellers is a spokesperson for Loveland Ski Area. He said Loveland hopes to reduce false alarms in order to preserve resources.

“We are working with the sheriff’s department and other ski areas to figure out how to mitigate these calls,” Sellers said.

“Obviously, this could be a very beneficial tool in certain circumstances,” Sellers added.

Dale Atkins is a member of the Alpine Search and Rescue Team who has spent years working in the

“The idea of wearable technologies has really been evolving over the past couple of decades,” he said.

Working at RECCO, Atkins was at the table to see many of the companies first pursuing crash detection technology.

He recalled the work of the company OnStar, which pioneered some of the first crash detection technology in vehicles over 20 years ago.

As technology advanced, more companies began incorporating it into their products.

“As the censor got smaller, it became very attractive,” Atkins said.

The Apple Watch 4, released in 2018, was the first one to have fall detection technology.

As the accessory became less expensive and more accessible, greater usership has caused an increase in false crash calls, as experienced by Clear Creek dispatch.

Atkins sees the value of the technology that has been evolving for years, and suspects the bumps will be ironed out with further development.

“It’s a wonderful concept…..but it comes with a pretty significant false alarm rate that is a big problem for sheriffs’ department and ski patrols, and eventually maybe even mountain rescue teams,” he said.

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Clear Creek dispatchers are getting calls from the ski slopes, but not from people — from their wrists

Ice rink returns to Arvada’s Olde Town Square

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A brand-new synthetic ice rink in Arvada’s Olde Town Square opened to the public on Nov. 18 and will be available for holiday skating until Jan. 29.

This year’s rink — purchased from Minnesota-based manufacturer KwikRink by the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District — marks the second time Olde Town Square has hosted an ice rink after a pilot program in 2020.

The rink will be open 3-7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 3-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Skate rentals will be available and Olde Town BID Director Hengstler cautioned against using your own skates due to the nature of the synthetic rink.

The fee to skate — which includes skate rentals — is $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.

Synthetic ice differs from real ice and is typically made by polyethylene plastic to replicate the feel and glide of real ice. Many skaters compared the new rink favorably to the pilot rink from 2020 due to the smoothness of the tiles, though gliding on the rink seemed to take some getting used to.

Ice skaters test out the new rink in Olde Town Arvada Square.

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The tree in Olde Town Square starting to get decorated for the holidays.

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Leaders across Denver area respond to Club Q shooting

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In the wake of a deadly mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, leaders in cities and counties to the north are among those denouncing hate and violence.

From county commissioners to newly-elected sheriffs, to mayors and chiefs of police, community leaders say words of support for the LGBTQ+ community are needed now and should continue beyond the tragedy.

“Clubs like Club Q are one of our safe places where we can be free and celebrate who we are, but clubs should not be the only places we feel safe,” said Jessica CampbellSwanson, commissioner-elect for Arapahoe County.

Campbell-Swanson, who is bisexual, will be the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the board when she takes office. It is a milestone she said signals a desire by many to see a commission that mirrors the community.

“I want the LGBTQ+ community to know one of us is on the board of commissioners, reviewing policy, looking out for us, doing what I can to make Arapahoe County a healthy and safe place for our community to thrive,” Campbell-Swanson said.

Five people died in the Nov. 19 shooting, according to Colorado Springs police. Another 17 were injured before the gunman’s rampage ended when he was subdued by bar patrons, including Richard Fierro, a

retired U.S. Army officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as reported by The New York Times.

Police are holding Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, who is facing murder and hate crimes charges.

Police also tweeted out photos of the five victims: Kelly Loving (she/ her), Daniel Aston (he/him), Derrick Rump (he/him), Ashley Paugh (she/her), and Raymond Green Vance (he/him).

Some families members issued statements to the press, saying they were not interested in interviews at this time, including Kelly Loving’s sister, Tiffany Loving.

“My condolences go out to all the families who lost someone in this tragic event, and to everyone struggling to be accepted in this world,” Loving said in a statement. “My sister was a good person. She was loving and caring and sweet. Everyone loved her. Kelly was a wonderful person.”

The family of Raymond Vance also issued a statement saying that he had never been to Club Q before and went to see ashow with his girlfriend, her parents, and her parents’ friends to celebrate a birthday. Although Vance is supportive of the LGBTQ community, he is not a member of it.

“Raymond was a kind, selfless young adult, with his entire life ahead of him,” the family’s statement read. “His closest friend

Vigil outside of Club Q on Nov. 21.

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Merry and Bright at the Arvada Center

Celebrate

BY TONI TRESCA SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

No one wants to spend their holiday season arguing over entertainment. So, if you’re looking for a classic musical that’s sure to please the whole family this holiday season, check out the Arvada Center’s newly imagined production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast!”

This tale as old as time is the third show in the Arvada Center’s 2022–2023 season. The plot revolves around the relationship between a prince, whose arrogance caused him to be magically transformed into a beast and caused his servants to turn into household objects, and Belle, a lonely girl who feels more at home in a book than in her hometown. The witch who curses the prince told him that in order to break the spell, he must learn to love another person and have them love him back.

Watch the Beast and Belle fall in love in this timeless story that features Alan Menken’s original songs, dancing candlesticks and a mob of angry French people determined to keep them apart! The stage musical is based on the 1991 Disney movie of the same name. Since the 1930s and 1950s, Disney has been attempting to create an animated adaptation of the Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve fairytale Beauty and the Beast, but has had difficulty adapting the story for the big screen. It was not until the studio decided to musicalize the project that the project managed to get off the ground and was developed into the iconic Academy Award-winning film.

The studio chose to turn the movie into a stage musical as a result of the movie’s enormous critical and financial success. The production featured six new songs written by Howard Asham and Tim Rice in addition to the eight songs from the original animated film and a musical number that was brought back to life after being cut from the movie. The musical opened on Broadway in 1994, where it was a massive commercial success and ran for over thirteen years. The production was nominated for nine Tony Awards and won one for costume design. It has since gained popularity and become a staple production for regional and community theaters across the world.

Leading the Arvada Center’s production of Beauty and the Beast is director Kenny Moten. This is Moten’s first production as a director at the Arvada Center, but he is a seasoned professional. It’s been a rather busy year in the theater world for Moten. He directed “Murder on the Orient Express” at the Candlelight Theatre, “Freaky Friday” at the Aurora Fox and “Cabaret” at the OpenStage Theatre Company, as well as coordinated the national tour of the 2017 show he produced and directed called “Motones vs. Jerseys.”

Moten was overjoyed at the prospect of working with the Arvada Center on Beauty and the Beast.

“This is just such a fun show, and it was exciting to do a show for the

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The ensemble practices a dance.

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the holiday season in Arvada with a magically whimsical production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”

The cast rehearses a scene in the pub.

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Public land — a true blessing

At every Thanksgiving dinner, my family asks everyone around the table to say what they’re grateful for. It puts new guests on the spot, so sometimes they just thank the hosts — an easy out that makes it harder for anyone else struggling for a good answer. I’ve been in that position, but this year I know what I’m grateful for.

That’s because after years away, I’m back in the West, living in western Colorado, near millions of acres of public land. If the love of wide-open spaces defi nes a Westerner, then our region gives us lots to love.

Alaska, which is 95.8% public land, may be king among all states, with so much wide-open space available to everyone, but Nevada is close behind at 87.8%, and Utah is next at 75.2%. Idaho ranks third at 70.4%, and Colorado has 43.3%, with most of that land west of the Continental Divide.

Until moving back West, I hadn’t thought about public land being vital for anything as basic as cutting fi rewood. Yet in most states without much accessible public land, fi rewood is an expensive proposition. Here, from May through October in Colorado, it’s

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ours for the permit, which costs about $4 to $10 for a cord of wood. That’s enough to fi ll a full-size pickup bed four feet high.

How much do you need? I’m told three cords add up to “just getting by” in Montana or Wyoming, but true winter wealth is more like six cords. While you’re gathering wood, you can also scout for a Christmas tree. That requires just an $8 permit — a world away from pricey conifers grown on a tree farm.

Writer Dave Stiller’s fi rewoodgathering advice is to take blowdowns or the slash piles left by logging companies. Once you’ve fi nished gathering, according to the Forest Service, “revisit and monitor the effects of your harvest... Become a steward of that place as you study the plants and how they respond.” In other words, think like an owner who cares about the land over the long haul.

Patrick Hunter, a Sustainability Studies student at Colorado Moun-

tain Community College in Carbondale, thinks our public lands embody a “generational legacy” that’s become a cornerstone of our democracy. From young to old, the diehard fans of public lands are volunteers from nonprofits who “adopt” a trail, constructing and advocating for them.

Political cartoonist Rob Pudim tells of hiking a trail he’d worked on for several summers and feeling an onrush of possessiveness: “I own this land,” he recalls thinking. In a way, he’s right. We do own this land, though it is managed — even if we rarely see a ranger —by federal agencies.

No one knows how many people have gone to public land with one solemn purpose: to throw ashes of their dead into a stream or launch them into the air from a mountaintop, a practice that’s allowable in most Western states’ national forests. It forever connects someone to that particular place outdoors.

And for a lot of us, the best of life can be what happens during a summer of camping, mushroom hunting, fishing, wildlife watching or just “getting out there.” Some hunters also become advocates for wildlife and public lands, championing public access.

Still, the damage we’ve done to

public lands in the West is visible and remains — mining, drilling, dam building, nuclear bomb testing, dumping nuclear waste piles along rivers and other sensitive places. Because of that legacy, the Superfund program, finally established in 1980, aims to restore these lands, some so altered that no real fix is possible.

Public land also serves as a link to modern history. Throughout the West we can still see architectural marvels built by Indigenous peoples hundreds of years ago. And ghost towns that were once small cities continue to fascinate us as we think about the economic jolt that triggered their abandonment.

Today, we’re experiencing a similar jolt as increasing aridity alters how the West works. Or doesn’t work. Meanwhile, as we struggle to figure out what we’ve got to do to adapt, at least I know what I’ll say this Thanksgiving. I am forever grateful to the public land that gives us room to breathe.

Dave Marston is publisher of Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to lively discussion about the West. He lives with his family in Durango, Colorado.

Living my own version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

The movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” with James Stewart and Donna Reed gets shown frequently this time of year.

It is ultimately a story of gratitude and hope that is timely during the holiday season. A desperate owner of a bankrupt savings and loan (Stewart) is facing ruin and becomes suicidal because of his troubles. What Stewart finds out ultimately is that his life mattered and his well being was important to a number of others.

2022 was a difficult year for me personally. My mother passed away after a short battle with rapid progress dementia and almost immediately afterward I was diagnosed with kidney stones and renal cancer. It was an almost five month battle to get well but I was pronounced cancer free in July with a minimal chance for the tumor to return. I am blessed.

I am also blessed because dur-

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ing the cancer battle and after I was pronounced cancer free I have been living my own version of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The difference is that I am not despondent or feeling quite hopeless. Far from it.

What I am discovering is that my life matters to others and it matters to a degree that I did not appreciate before 2022.

What has happened is that most frequently I will get a phone call from someone asking if I am all right and doing OK healthwise. When I tell them I am, there is an audible sigh of relief that I hear on my end of the phone. I have to tell individuals specifically that I am well and that I will inform

them if I am not well. Once, an elderly female relative called me crying imploring me not to die before she did. I calmed her down and promised her that I would attend her funeral mourning her instead of the other way around. When I was sick many offered to help drive me to doctors appointments. Others wanted to fly out to Denver to assist me. I am grateful and blessed for all of those offers.

I realize that what I have just conveyed is a little bit maudlin and Hollywood like but put yourself in my position. How can you not be grateful and smile that your friends and acquaintances are worried about you even when they have no reason to be? It makes you stop and think about things. They’ve shown me what my impact on the life of others has been. This small writing is my way of saying “Thank you” to them.

Dear reader, if these circumstances are part of my life, I am willing to bet that if serious illness became part of your life that you would have those who care about you reach out as well. I would prefer to put my illness in the rear view mirror but focusing on it one more time serves a purpose. If there is a chance that someone you know is suffering from a serious illness, reach out to them like others have with me. Let them know that in this big human family that they are a valued part of it. If you are on the receiving end of such concern acknowledge it gracefully with regard to the concerns that others have about you. In this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas if more of that concern were shown, it would be something to celebrate.

Joe Webb is the former chairman of the Jeffco Republican party.

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holidays that wasn’t specifically about a holiday,” Moten said. “The show has something for everyone, and I think it’s just such an escape from the harshness of the world.”

Moten’s first exposure to the story was through hearing the original fairytale as a little kid, but the version that made the biggest impression on him was the Disney film. “It’s the film of my generation,” Moten said. “But I do have a special place in my heart for the Broadway musical version that I attended while working as an actor in New York.”

Moten is excited to work on a show that honors the previous adaptations while creating new moments as well.

“I didn’t want this to feel like an amusement park show,” Moten said. “This is theater. The reason this story has been around for 300 years is that it’s tethered to real human emotions. So, while it is still the Disney extravaganza that you remember from the movie, we’ve talked a lot about playing this version a little more human and allowing this special group of people to create stellar musical theater.”

Nina Ellis stars in the production as Belle and is thrilled to be making her Arvada debut. She has always admired Belle and felt a connection to her as a strong, intelligent character with a big heart. Ellis admires how Belle sticks to her convictions but is also able to see beyond appearances, which inspires those around her to be their best selves, too.

“I hope to find the human, truthful moments in every part of her journey, from not fitting into her hometown and her relationship with her father to experiencing magic in the castle and finally connecting with the Beast,” Ellis said. “It’s an honor to play a character who is such a great role model and who means so much to so many people of all ages.”

Though the characters are surrounded by a community of people who care about them, The Beast

and Belle are both isolated characters. Moten was interested in exploring the effects of this isolation and how the characters create community again after being so cut off from the world.

“It’s the same story, but the isolation piece, I think, is something everybody can identify with after the experience of these past few years,” Moten said. “We all experienced such intense isolation and had to relearn how to meet each other again after the pandemic. I think there’s a part of that in this story that I want to come through.”

While he’s dedicated to bringing the script’s themes of isolation to life on stage, in the rehearsal room, Moten focuses on the joys of creating with other artists. He jokes that even on their worst days, it’s still better than when they were all on Zoom. Moten is enjoying the rehearsal process and the opportunity to work in person on musical theater again.

Local actor Barret Harper, who plays Lumiere, the Beast’s loyal candlestick servant, described the creative process as a refreshing synergy that both honored the source material and gave the character a modern sensibility.

“The greatest opportunity with a stage musical adaptation of an animated film is to take a twodimensional animated character and make them real,” Harper said.

“Kenny has brought a lot of new vision that gives the audience a lot of what they expect but also challenges some of those traditional looks and has made something very visually and mentally engaging for all audience members.”

For Moten, this show overall has been a reminder of the power of community.

“This has been such a joyous collaboration with the designers here at the Arvada Center and every single other artist on stage and offstage that made this production possible,” Moten said.

Ellis enjoys having the freedom to make the character her own and have fun during the rehearsal process. “There has been so much thought put into all of the direction, designs, and choreography, but the team has also been open

to the ideas the cast has brought in,” Ellis said. “This process has been truly lovely, and I’m excited to share what we’ve been working on.”

“Beauty and the Beast” opened on

Nov. 25 and will run through Dec. 31 at the Arvada Center, located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. For tickets and more information, visit The Arvada Center’s website at arvadacenter.org.

Kevin Hack (Gaston) and Nicolas Garza (Lefou) sit center on the bench surrounded by the ensemble during a pub scene.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LESLIE SIMMONS Brett Harper (Lumiere) rehearses “Be Our Guest.”

High school seniors reflect on life lessons from athletic careers

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

To paraphrase Ted Lasso, the fictional football-turnedsoccer coach, one aspect of sports is helping people become the best versions of themselves, both on and off the field.

For high school seniors a few months from graduation, athletics have helped them prepare for the ups and downs and the responsibilities of adult life.

“I don’t know what my life would be like without athletics,” Clear Creek High School’s Bode Baker said. “ … It taught me many valuable life lessons and helped me grow into the person I am today.”

Baker and five fellow seniors across the Denver area detailed how sports taught them communication, trust, perseverance, how to accept failure and other valuable life lessons.

And while there are possible downsides to competing in sports — injuries, feelings of exclusion and inadequacy, and additional commitments amid already busy schedules — the seniors believed there were far more benefits.

They encouraged parents to have their children try sports at a young age, and for younger students to try any sport they’re interested in, even if they haven’t played it before.

Conifer High School’s Patrick Doty started cross country as a freshman and was the second-slowest person on the team. However, he stuck with it and now hopes to run at the collegiate level.

“I don’t want to stop running,” Doty said. “… It helps you stay physically and mentally fit. I want to keep it around in my life as much as possible.”

And, certainly, there are plenty of life lessons to be garnered from clubs, part-time jobs, volunteering and other extracurriculars that high school students balance with academics.

Brighton High School’s Jazlyn Amaya is in five clubs and sports, including cross country and swimming, and she’s learned different things from each activity. She felt being involved in a variety of extracurriculars was important, but sports can be especially effective at forcing students outside their comfort zones.

“It’s taught me to manage my time — especially in high school — and to work hard for yourself and for others,” Amaya said of athletics. “ … It was about understanding who I was, helping me realize you’re not defined by a sport or club. You’re defined by who you are.”

Building a team, finding a family

Sami Zebroski’s never played an individual sport. She grew up playing recreation-league soccer and softball and now plays volleyball and basketball for Clear Creek.

In life, she tends to be more independent, wanting to fix everything herself. However, she said team sports have taught her the value of relying on and trusting other people.

“You’re going to have your biggest supporters on the court with you,” Zebroski said of volleyball in particular. “Once you go down, you kind of bring them with you. You have to be as reliable as your teammates are reliable to you.”

Trust and communication are the cores of teamwork, and Amaya said she’s improved on those throughout her sports career. She started playing recreation-league basketball, where she said that on-court connection was vital among teammates.

While sports like track and swimming are more individual, there’s still a team aspect. Teammates have to build each other up, critique each other in a kind way, and communicate their expectations effectively for relays and so on, Amaya and her peers described.

Maya Dawson and Mason Pratt, who both play multiple sports at Conifer, said they’ve made important memories with their teams over the years. Team-building, chemistry, and bonding time can help a group of athletes transform into something even greater than a team — a family.

“A lot of my non-blood family, I’ve found in sports,” Pratt said.

Having an outlet for self-improvement

There’s hardly a sport Baker hasn’t played. He started in T-ball when he was 3 or 4 years old, and now plays baseball, football, basketball and track for Clear Creek. He also competed in wrestling, boxing and cross country when he was younger.

For Baker, sports have always been an important mental and physical outlet.

“You have a bad day at school, you go do your sports and get your anger out,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for you to go out, have fun, and get away from your daily struggles.”

Pratt and Dawson also described how sports can be therapeutic, whether it’s in the camaraderie or the workout aspect. Dawson said sports forces athletes to make time

Conifer’s Mason Pratt dribbles the ball during a game in the 2021-22 season. Pratt, a senior who also plays baseball, hopes to play baseball at the collegiate level.

Conifer’s Maya Dawson (13) shoots a free throw during the 2021-22 season. Dawson, a senior who also runs cross country and track for Conifer, plans to study journalism in college.

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in their day to take care of themselves and be active.

Dawson plays basketball and runs track and cross country at Conifer. She and Amaya explained how their experiences in both team and more individual sports highlight how the latter requires athletes to motivate, improve and hold themselves accountable.

Amaya made varsity cross country this year and pushed herself to work hard for her teammates, saying, “If I’m behind, I put everyone behind.”

Dawson described how teammates, coaches and other supporters can cheer on runners from the sidelines, but “at the end of the day, you’re the one getting yourself across that finish line.”

She and Amaya believed there’s power in learning to work hard, push oneself through pain, and accomplish individual goals.

“That feeling of accomplishment, it’s one of the best things about sports,” Dawson said. “Just knowing that you left it all out on the track.”

Learning to persevere, face failure

Whether it’s in life or in sports, Doty believes “you’re owed nothing.”

An athlete can work hard toward their goals, but the outcome might not go their way. And part of sports is learning to accept that, he described.

“It’s a nice, little reality check,” Doty continued. “ … (Sports involves) accepting that not every day is your day.”

That’s something that, as baseball players, Pratt and Baker understand perfectly. Both described baseball as a “game of failure,” where the best professional hitters strike out seven times out of 10.

Perseverance and patience are key in baseball, they explained, with Baker saying players must keep their heads up and capitalize on success when it does come.

Pratt added: “The longer you stay attached to failure, the more you’re going to fail in the future.”

Whether it’s in an individual play, a game, or an entire season, failure is inevitable in sports. Baker and Dawson described how their football and basketball programs, respectively, have experienced losing records throughout their high school careers.

But, working through conflict is part of sports, Dawson stressed. Making a journey of learning “to love a sport when you’re not successful” has been one of the most valuable aspects of her sports career, she said.

“You have to find the joy in your sport, in the little things,” Dawson continued. “ … I think that’s valuable too, maybe more so than points or wins.”

As they’ve persevered in their individual sports over the years, all six seniors hoped to continue their athletic careers in some capacity after high school. Whether it’s competing at the college level, playing intramurals, or taking daily runs, they want to make athletics part of their adult lives.

If that’s the case, they’ll likely learn more from their mutual teacher and continue becoming the best versions of themselves.

“I think (athletics) is a part of growing up,” Amaya said. “ … For people who have that opportunity, it’s important to take it. Giving it a try never hurts.”

Conifer senior Patrick Doty runs cross country, as seen here, and track for Conifer High School. He hopes to pursue a degree in nursing and run competitively at a Division I or Division II college.

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Clear Creek’s Sami Zebroski poses for a picture in October 2021. Zebroski, a senior, also plays basketball and will graduate this year. She plans to study psychology in college.

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Jazlyn Amaya, a Brighton High School senior, competes in cross country and swimming for the Bulldogs. She also plans to run track this spring, after her freshman season was cancelled in March 2020. COURTESY PHOTO

Bode Baker throws a pitch during a June 2021 game at Denver Christian. The Clear Creek senior, who plays three other sports for the Golddiggers, is considering playing baseball or football in college.

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describes him as gifted, one-of-akind, and willing to go out of his way to help anyone. He had just gotten a new job at a Colorado Springs FedEx distribution center and was thrilled to have received his first paycheck. He couldn’t wait to save enough money to get his own apartment, but in the meantime, he lived with his mother and younger brother who adored him.”

Ashley Paugh’s husband, Kurt Paugh, issued a statement: “She had a huge heart. I know that Ashley cared about so many people. She helped so many people through her work at Kids Crossing, a nonprofit that helps find loving homes for foster children. She would do anything for the kids – traveling all over southeastern Colorado, from Pueblo and Colorado Springs to Fremont County and the Colorado border, working to raise awareness and encourage individuals and families to become foster parents to children in our community. This included working with the LGBTQ community to find welcoming foster placements for children. During the holidays, Ashley organized giving trees and delivered them to businesses so that foster kids could have brighter holidays – and in fact, she was setting up giving trees even last week, canvassing Pueblo and Colorado Springs.”

Kurt Paugh called Ashley Paugh his “high school sweetheart” and an “amazing mother.”

“Her daughter was her whole world, and she was so proud of Ryleigh, who is a championship swimmer,” Paugh wrote.

About 55 miles north of Colorado Springs, the president of the chamber of commerce in the Town of Parker was flooded with emotion when thinking of events over the weekend.

“These places are so critical as safe spaces for a historically-marginalized community, and it’s hard to be reminded of how vulnerable they are to hate and violence,” said Parker Chamber of Commerce President T.J. Sullivan, who is openly gay.

Sullivan recalled the 2016 shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando and said that bars like it are places

to feel safe.

“They’ve played a role for so many of us,” Sullivan said. “There are many LGBTQ+ individuals here, and countless families with an LGBTQ+ member. It’s so important that we elect leaders who are vocal that this is a safe place for everyone. If you have a loved one who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, give them a hug. We spend a lot of time worrying about our safety, the support of our family members, friends, coworkers and neighbors. An affirming word will go a long way this week.”

Sullivan noted that sometimes officials have used rhetoric that can be hurtful to the LGBTQ+ community.

Also listening to the rhetoric is the mayor of Littleton, about 66 miles north of Colorado Springs.

Mayor Kyle Schlachter called the shooting “another unconscionable act in Colorado” and pointed the finger at homophobic and transphobic remarks from national and statewide officials.

“Elected officials especially should understand that words matter and words have impact,” Schlachter said. “We can’t try to have this plausible deniability of an official … they have to realize people do act in response to their words.”

Roger Hudson, deputy chief of staff with Colorado’s House Republicans and also a member of the Castle Pines City Council, said in a statement to Colorado Community Media that “this violent attack is made even more personal because I am a gay man with several dear trans friends and a close family member who is currently undergoing her transition.”

“These feelings of fear and the absence of community are all too real for some members of the LGBT+ community,” Hudson said. “I wished I could say these fears were unfounded but we all know that is not true.”

Hudson, a former reporter who has covered mass shootings, including Columbine, was in Egypt

en route to Israel when he heard the news on the BBC. He said he has pondered what to say publicly about the incident but has no “special wisdom to heal this terrible wound we all feel.”

“I will, however, recommit to making myself seen as a gay man, elected in Douglas County, as a fiscally conservative Republican, who believes fully in the rights of ALL our citizens to lead their own lives, with limited government intrusion and safe communities for ALL our residents,” Hudson added.

State Rep. Brianna Titone, DArvada, echoed that sentiment in a tweet after the shooting.

“When politicians and pundits keep perpetuating tropes, insults, and misinformation about the trans and LTBGQ+ community, this is a result,” she tweeted. “I’m angry and my heart breaks for those who lost their lives.”

In a statement to Colorado Community Media, Titone added: “The community is devastated by this attack, but we know that, as a community, we need to be resilient, as we have always been. The fact that (retired Army) Maj. Richard Fierro took his safety into his own hands to confront the gunman is a testament to our resilience and those who are allies for us. We need to stop the rhetoric and the damaging language directed at the LGBTQ+ community and stand up to it. We need everyone to call it out and show that we won’t tolerate this. The LGBTQ+ community deserves to be left to live our lives in peace, free of harassment and the threat of violence.”

Political scientists and activists have tracked a rise in anti-trans and anti-gay statements and threats in Colorado and across the country that can spark violence against those communities, The Colorado Sun has reported.

Schlachter said he’s seen it “ever since the 2016 presidential election when it seemed that there were no boundaries of what was decent anymore.”

Robert Dorshimer, CEO of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare, has also tracked the indecency.

“I am frankly shocked and saddened to wake up yet again to horrible news and more traumatic news of a hateful act of violence

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Samaria Sullivan, 46, woke up to a friend calling to ask if she had been at Club Q in Colorado Springs on Nov. 19, 2022, when a gunman attacked, killing five people. “I’m glad some of my friends weren’t here. But this is my community.”

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Located in the City of Sheridan, southwest of Denver, the health care organization offers care and services to high-risk, high-need individuals, many of them in the transgender community.

“No community should ever have to endure this horrible act of violence. We are once again saying ‘thoughts and prayers.’ Really?” Dorschimer added.

Chase Janis, a member of Northglenn’s Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Equity Board who is queer and trans/nonbinary, said it was heartbreaking to see the LGBTQ+ community attacked in place made for people to feel safe. Janis echoed the words of author Dan Savage.

“Our community was once so used to violence against us that these clubs/bars were one of our only places of sanctuary,” Janis said. “When those were raided, the members of the community took to the streets instead despite their fears.”

Janis recalled the Stonewall riots, “where members of our community were attacked and how they responded by getting louder, by being prouder and champion ing our safety.”

“So we continue that legacy by refusing to be silenced and by refusing to stop being who we are even in the face of hatred,” Janis

said. “We are here and we are queer and we are not going any where. Even in my grief, it makes me so proud to be a part of this community.”

Golden Police Chief Joe Harvey said the tragedy had a significant impact on members of his staff who are part of the LGBTQ+ com munity.

“I know for those folks in my organization, who live that, that it strikes home for them deeply,” Harvey said. “They know that anytime they could be the person who could be a victim of this type of rage and hatred.”

In Douglas County, Sheriff-elect Darren Weekly called the shooting “a horrific event,” and said that “violence should not be tolerated in our society.”

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that its depart ment was “deeply saddened by the senseless shooting.”

City of Fort Lupton Chief of Police John Fryar said the shoot ing at Club Q was “one of those very regretful things” and that his department is shocked by the violence that occurred there.

He also said that he was worried about the potential motivation for the shooting.

In Englewood, the City Council meeting began with a moment of silence for the victims of the Club Q shooting.

David Lewis, who chairs the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclu sion Committee, gave an emo tional statement at the Nov. 21 meeting.

“An attack like this doesn’t just

impact those at the epicenter,” Lewis said. “This hits home for everyone in the LGBTQ+ commu nity. It strikes fear in the hearts of siblings, parents, colleagues, friends and loved ones.”

Lewis added that the city will defend the LGBTQ+ community.

“There’s nothing that I can say tonight that will diminish the pain of prejudice and violence, but on behalf of the DEI Com mittee, I can say this: The City of Englewood stands with you, and we adamantly reject bigotry, hate and violence against the LGBTQ+ community,” Lewis said.

The DEI Committee is made up of 19 team members from city departments, Lewis said.

Chris Harguth, the city’s direc tor of communications, said in an email the committee is currently formulating a roadmap with mea surable goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The City of Centennial’s council meeting had a similar tone, with Mayor Stephanie Piko expressing words of support for the Colorado Springs community.

“It is heartbreaking when any tragedy occurs in any commu nity, and… we know what that’s like,” Piko said, referring to the 2013 shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial. “Just want Colorado Springs to know that our thoughts and prayers are with them, and hope that their commu nity can heal.”

Councilmember Marlo Alston added: “I not only will be thinking about the community of Colorado Springs and praying for them but having conversations with leader ship in various areas regarding this particular incident.”

Allison Wittern, the city’s com munications director, noted that Centennial recently adopted a value statement.

“In Centennial, we value kind ness, integrity and diversity in order to build a strong, unified and inclusive community in which all citizens feel welcome and safe,” Wittern said via email. “In Centen nial, we value protecting the com munity’s physical and emotional well-being. The City of Centennial is committed to upholding, dem onstrating and living these values and takes pride in this statement.”

The statement is echoed yearly in strategic planning processes.

Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Mil

let was “sickened to learn of the senseless, horrific shooting.”

“The City of Lone Tree extends our deepest sympathy and heart felt support to the LGBTQ+ and Colorado Springs communities,” Millet said in a statement to Colo rado Community Media. “I know the Lone Tree community will join me in keeping the victims, their families, and the community around Club Q in our thoughts and prayers. We are very grateful for the actions of the heroes who intervened to prevent the gunman from taking more innocent lives and appreciate the efforts of the first responders who continue to be stalwarts of support and pro tection in our communities.”

Newly-elected state Rep. Bob Marshall, who represents the Highlands Ranch area in House District 43, said such statements are important to supporting ev eryone in the community.

“There is no doubt that rheto ric increases heat and (for) the fringe one-tenth of 1% out there, it gives them license in their heads to do things that normal people wouldn’t,” he said, add ing he would call out that kind of language from colleagues as a legislator.

In a Twitter post, Marshall called the Club Q shooting a “tar geted hit” that shows the impor tance of defending equal human rights for the LGBTQ+ commu nity.

The issue of support has come up in his community recently. Ear lier this year, he defended a drag show event at a Highlands Ranch recreation center amid protests that claimed it was inappropriate because families used the facil ity. Marshall said the event didn’t cause harm and noted a variety of 21-and-up events, including alco hol tastings, that hadn’t received the same outcry. He reiterated those thoughts on Monday to Colo rado Community Media.

Marshall said he feels the laws already protect the LGBTQ com munity but added that he would defend Colorado’s current dis crimination laws from any future potential changes.

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Mass shootings are increasing in Colorado

Numbers grow over 3 years

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

By one measure, the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs was the worst the state has seen in more than a decade.

The at least 22 victims — five killed and 17 injured by gunfire — are the most in a Colorado shooting since the July 2012 attack on a movie theater in Aurora.

Since 2013, there have been 61 shootings in the state in which four or more people, excluding the perpetrator, were shot.

A total of 328 people were shot in those attacks, including 82 who were killed and 246 who were wounded.

Mass shootings increase in Colorado

The attack at Club Q fits into a trend: Mass shootings are increasing in Colorado. This year will finish as the worst year for mass shootings in the last decade, with at least 13. Of the 61 mass shootings since 2013, more than half — 36 — have occurred in the last three years.

Most mass shootings occur in Colorado’s largest cities

Since 2013, mass shootings have occurred in 15 cities and towns in Colorado. All but two of those are on the Front Range, but the list shows that mass shootings are not just an urban problem. One of the shootings, in which three people were killed and one was injured, occurred in the southern San Luis Valley community of Capulin.

The majority of mass shootings over the last decade in Colorado have occurred in the state’s three largest cities — Denver, Colorado Springs and Aurora. Together, they combine for 47 of the 61 mass shootings. Denver has the most with 24, while Aurora has seen 12 mass shootings and Colorado Springs has seen 11.

In terms of the most deadly mass shootings — those in which at least four people were shot and three or more people were killed — there have been eight in Colorado since 2013. Three of those occurred in Colorado Springs, two in Denver

and one each in Aurora, Boulder and Capulin.

Defining a ‘mass shooting’

Tracking data on mass shootings is difficult, in part because “mass shootings” as a category of violence is so broad that it contains myriad genres and subgenres.

Some lists, like one maintained by Mother Jones magazine, track only mass shootings that are seemingly indiscriminate and occur in public settings. That covers shootings such as the one at Club Q or the Aurora theater. But it leaves out other forms of mass violence, such as a shooting at a house in Aurora in October that killed four people.

Other lists define mass shootings mathematically — such as the shooting tracker maintained by the Gun Violence Archive, which catalogs shootings in which at least four people are shot, not including the gunman. These lists collect data on more shootings, including many that don’t receive a lot of media attention. But they also exclude shootings that fit

within a genre of American mass violence: attacks intended to sow terror in public spaces. For instance, the attack on a Thornton Walmart store in 2017 that killed three people is not in the Gun Violence Archive’s database.

The Federal Bureau of Investiga-

tion defines a mass shooting more strictly than most — an event in which four or more people are shot to death. Alternately, the FBI produces an annual report on “active shooter incidents,” a genre of violence defined by the actions of the perpetrator and not by the number of people wounded or killed.

Compounding the problem is that there is no consensus method for aggregating data on shootings, meaning most lists of mass shootings rely on media reports and can, at times, have errors in the numbers.To create these charts, The Colorado Sun used data from the Gun Violence Archive. The organization began tracking shootings in 2013, the year after the shootings at the Aurora movie theater and at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

So it is not a compendium of information on mass shootings in Colorado — notably it excludes the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999, among many others. But it is the most complete data source available over the last decade.

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RSV, other respiratory illnesses push hospitals to the brink

Hospitalizations grow as diseases spread

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

A continued rise in respiratory illness, especially cases of RSV, has pushed Colorado’s pediatric hospital capacity to the brink.

Recently, state health officials said there were only two available pediatric intensive-care beds across the state.

“There is extreme stress in the pediatric ICU capacity in the state of Colorado right now,” said Scott Bookman, the director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response.

So far this season, as of Nov. 22, there had been 895 hospitalizations for RSV, which is more formally known as respiratory syncytial virus. Of those, 836 hospitalizations were among children, with the state’s youngest kids hit the hardest.

There were 190 hospitalizations of infants under 6 months of age, an astonishing rate of 1,165 hospitalizations per 100,000 population.

Put another way, it means state health officials estimate that 1 out of every 86 infants in Colorado under the age of 6 months has been hospitalized with RSV this fall.

For kids between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old, there had been 246 hospitalizations, or 1 for every 196 kids estimated to be in that age group in Colorado.

Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist, said there had been 255 documented outbreaks of RSV at schools and child care centers. Tests for RSV are coming back positive almost 25% of the time, a shockingly high rate that has continued increasing in recent weeks even as health officials have sounded an alarm about the rise in RSV cases.

“At this time, there’s no sign of RSV slowing down in the state, unfortunately,” Herlihy said.

The strained capacity means that hospitals have reactivated a transfer center used during the heights of the COVID pandemic to more efficiently move patients between hospitals to maximize available space.

Bookman said hospitals that don’t normally treat children have begun admitting teenagers into their adult ICUs. Young infants are being admitted into neonatal intensive care units in hospital maternity wards, in which they would ordinarily be too old for treatment.

Bookman referred to this as “increasing pediatric capacity on both ends.”

“The strategies right now are really about increasing capacity across all of the systems,” he said.

In Colorado and nationally, pediatric-specific hospital capacity tends to be centralized in a few specialty hospitals like Children’s Hospital Colorado and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. That makes it unlike adult hospital capacity, which is more widely distributed. It means there is far less ability for pediatric hospitals to handle overwhelming surges of patients.

Bookman said the level of strain on pediatric hospitals is nearunprecedented, even for the colder months when the hospitals typically gear up for a wave of young patients with respiratory viruses.

“What we are seeing this season is obviously not typical,” he said.

Adding to the challenges is that hospitalizations for other respira-

tory illnesses are also increasing for people of all ages.

Flu season has hit earlier than normal — though it has not been nearly as severe as RSV. Since October, through Nov. 22, there had been 164 hospitalizations for flu. Nearly half of those — 80 — were people age 65 or older.

Hospitalizations for COVID have also been increasing. Herlihy said there were 379 people hospitalized with the virus as of Nov. 22. About 68% of those patients are hospitalized for reasons directly related to COVID, according to state data.

The trends have health officials urging Coloradans to be mindful of the health of others during holiday gatherings. Bookman urged people to get vaccinated against the flu and to be up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters for COVID. He said people may want to stock up on COVID rapid tests to double-check that they are negative before visiting family.

“First and foremost, we need to stay home if we’re sick,” he said. “What can feel like a mild cold for one person can be a very serious illness in someone who is higher risk, particularly infants and older adults. So if you’re feeling sick, we really would ask that people stay home.”

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Why the price of eggs went up

Avian flu hits state’s egg-laying hens

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN

In July, Natural Grocers reluctantly raised the price of free-range eggs by a dollar for members of its loyalty program. But as signs posted around the egg shelves reminded shoppers at the time, “Even at $2.99, they are still priced less than they are at other stores.”

The Lakewood-based grocery chain received little pushback from customers, said Katie Macarelli, the company’s spokeswoman. Likely because around the same time, gasoline was nearing an average of $5 a gallon in Colorado, the Federal Reserve had made its first of four (so far) three-quarter-point interest rate hikes, and the U.S. had just hit its largest inflation rate increase in 40 years.

Still, it was still a tough decision for the company, which aims to offer healthy and affordable food options for customers. It has subsidized freerange and organic eggs for its {N} Power members since 2017.

“The general ethos (of subsidizing eggs) is multilayered, but eating good food should not cost you your whole paycheck,” Macarelli said. “You should be able to feed you and your family in an affordable way. Eggs are really the perfect food.

They have all the essential amino acids, they have so many nutrients and vitamins. For the pennies it costs you to have two eggs in the morning, it’s probably one of the most economical food products you can buy.”

While the Russian war on Ukraine and the billions in federal relief in the pandemic contributed to overall inflation, including for egg farmers, other factors may have played a greater role in pushing egg prices higher than they’ve ever been.

Farmers were still reeling from the added costs of the pandemic when the contagious avian flu began wiping out 85% of Colorado’s egglaying chicken population in March. Nearly 5 million chickens have been slaughtered. And now, starting in January, a state law goes into effect requiring commercial egg producers to make hen pens roomier with a cage-free housing system, though farmers have two more years to comply with cage-free environments.

“It’s kind of the perfect storm,” said Dawn Thilmany, an economics professor of labor and agribusiness at Colorado State University. “At the same time those laying hens are (being euthanized), pretty much for every food product, we have high inflation.”

And the new law will likely add more costs, she said. “If we follow what happened in California (after) they went to cage-free laying hens, we tended to see higher prices

because the space for those laying hens had to be bigger and as soon as you need more real estate, it’s going to be more costly. Plus, there’s record keeping for those layers,” she said. “Everything that could make prices go up right now probably is making prices go up right now.”

How high?

Egg prices have indeed been rising this year, though retailers have often used them as a loss leader. Advertised prices have been as low as $1.24 a dozen in September, according to the USDA advertised egg prices data.

But at wholesale, a dozen large Grade A white eggs in the South Central region, which includes Colorado, reached $4.23 in October. It fell back to around $3 but was back up to $3.68 as of Nov. 10.

“The cost associated with producing eggs has gone up,” said Bill Scebbi, executive director of the Colorado Egg Producers, which represents local egg farmers. “We’re producing 1 billion eggs in our state and giving 1 million eggs to food banks or the needy. Those eggs have to go through the shipping process to get to the right areas. You’ve got a lot of costs involved with shipping of eggs to distribution points. You’ve got an increase in materials and packaging. You’ve got an increase in labor costs. Everything that’s associated with inflation is associated with the production of eggs as well.”

The cost of food has gone up higher than overall inflation, according to the Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the latest inflation report for Denver, area prices were down from August, but up 7.7% in September compared to a year earlier. Food prices were up 11.8% and eggs — part of the meats, poultry, fish and eggs category — were up 12.9%. But who pays for that isn’t just the consumer or customer.

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“What happens is that you get hit with inflationary pressure and

there’s a gap between when you start getting hit before you reprice. And in that gap, you’re eating it,” said Marco Antonio Abarca, president of Denver-based Ready Foods, which provides prepared soups and sauces from scratch for restaurants and supermarkets. “I’m eating more and more as the customer is reluctant to take the inflationary hit. It’s understandable but the people who really eat it are the manufacturers or the producers.”

During the last recession around 2009, Abarca said he used that time to invest in real estate and expand. He’s doing that again because he needs a larger factory, but with higher interest rates, he’s paying more for the real estate loans. His new factory will have more automation and robotics as a way to manufacture more efficiently. But he still needs workers, which he said he pays above minimum wage for. That’s going up too. Denver’s minimum wage will increase 9% to $17.27 an hour on Jan. 1.

“It’s getting more expensive because the base is rising,” he said. “I’m going to need good industrial workers who are able to handle robotics and other things. So there’s inflation and the labor shortage that are causing these issues.”

Christie Pettys, who visits farms to check on the welfare of animals as Natural Grocers’ product standards manager, said she’s seen the pressure of inflation on local farmers, as well as the fear of avian flu. She hasn’t heard that any of her egg

suppliers were affected by the flu, but farmers canceled film shoots with the Lakewood-based grocer out of extreme caution.

“They said, ‘We’re not worried about you humans getting sick. We are worried about you killing our birds,’” Pettys said. “That’s a huge concern.”

Natural Grocers still offers $1.99 free-range eggs to members of its program, which is free to join. But they had to raise the price on some brands and specialty eggs. Organic and pasture-raised eggs increased 50 cents a dozen to $3.99 and $4.99 respectively. It’s tough for smaller grocery chains to absorb the rising costs, especially when industrywide costs for eggs have increased about 20% since 2019.

“The real cost increase on all these farms was two-plus years ago,” Pettys said. “They have been holding the cost for us. And finally, they

have had to pass it on to customers because they cannot afford to keep having all of their increases in the cost of business go up and not change the price.”

Not all eggs in Colorado are native

The most recent commercial outbreak of avian flu in Colorado was in late September in Weld County. Roughly 1.15 million hens were euthanized in early October. Smaller hen houses found on backyard farms continue to show up in the state’s avian flu weekly updates. There have been no reinfected facilities in Colorado, though there have been in other states, said Olga Robak, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

It’s been devastating, she said. But most cases are among backyard, noncommercial farmers who don’t realize the gravity. The contagious virus affects the organs and has a 90% to 100% mortality rate in chickens, often within 48 hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avian flu tends to be spread by wild birds, which shed the virus through saliva, nasal secretions and feces. But birds can also get infected through contact with contaminated surfaces — and people.

“In fact, we had a case here in Colorado, it was a backyard case, where the husband went duck hunting and five days later, all of their chickens died from” avian flu, Robak said.

“We don’t know exactly how (it happened but) he was out there touching water fowl, he didn’t follow proper biosecurity and he wasn’t aware of it. And so somehow, he was the mechanical vector that tracked the virus from the wild birds into the domestic chickens.”

As farmers ramp up egg production again, the process can take a year to get back to full production. After removing the birds and cleaning up, there’s a 150-day quarantine or “virus elimination phase,” followed by additional testing to make sure the virus is not present. Only then can a farmer consider repopulating the coop. Specialty eggs, like organic and cage free, and larger eggs take longer to produce.

In the meantime, Colorado gets eggs from neighboring states, Scebbi said.

“Our egg industry is a very tightknit industry. So when eggs are required in the state of Colorado,

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Ralston Valley punches ticket to semis with win over Columbine

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — First-year head coach Jared Yannacito has his Ralston Valley Mustangs stampeding to the Class 5A football semifinals.

“It was a one play at a time mentality that we preached all week,” Yannacito said. “The kids executed.”

The No. 3-seeded Mustangs defeated 5A Jeffco League rival Columbine 28-7 in a state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 19, at the North Area Athletic Complex.

“It’s huge. I think it’s big for the community because everyone remembers 2019 when Columbine beat us,” said Ralston Valley junior quarterback Logan Madden, who threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran in a third score. “I think everyone had that in the back of their minds. We want this to be a new era of Ralston Valley football. That is what we are doing.”

The No. 6 Rebels struck first with an impressive 9-play, 46-yard scoring drive on the opening possession. Senior quarterback Brayden Harvey hit junior Spencer Houle for a 10-yard touchdown with 6:59 left in the first quarter, but it was all Mustangs (10-2 record) after that.

“The defense defintely had another amazing game,” Ralston Valley coach Jared Yannacito said. “After that first drive they really settled in and did their jobs. We told them it was going to be a four-quarter battle and the entire team stepped up in every aspect.”

The Mustangs scored 28 unanswered points. Senior Brayden Schatz had a huge kickoff return for a touchdown following Columbine’s lone touchdown. “Schatz is explosive. When he gets the ball into his hands he can do whatever,” Madden said. “The block-

ers did great on that kickoff return as well.”

Madden threw a pair of red zone touchdown passes to junior Jackson Hansen in the second quarter to extend the lead to 21-7 at halftime.

Ralston Valley forced five Rebel turnovers during the game in the shutout of Columbine (10-2) after the Rebels’ first drive of the game.

“We couldn’t give them any long ones. That would change the game,” Ralston Valley senior defensive back Jason Thome said. “We had to keep everything in front of us and then going for the football really changed the game.”

Thome has a fumble recovery in the first half and then a pair of interceptions in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

“You kind of know what is coming when Columbine had to throw,” Thome said after grabbing two fourth-quarter interceptions to seal the win.

The first meeting this season was an epic at Jeffco Stadium. Ralston Valley edged Columbine 16-13 on Oct. 7 at Jeffco Stadium. Senior running back Diano Benallo’s rushing touchdown with less than a minute to go gave Ralston Valley the win and eventually went on to take the 5A Jeffco League title.

“These kids believe in the vision. They believe in each other,” Yannacito said. “They play as a family and as a team. Whenever that happens the sky is the limit.”

Ralston Valley will travel to Highlands Ranch for the 5A semifinals next week on either Friday or Saturday. No. 2 Valor Christian got revenge against No. 7 Regis on Nov. 18 in the first 5A quarterfinal game that was played. After the Eagles suffered an early season loss to the Raiders, Valor

took care of business last night with a 45-28 victory.

Valor’s first-year head coach Bret McGatlin — who coached Chatfield to the 4A state title a year ago before leaving for Valor — has the Eagles on an 8-game winning streak.

“We went through a gauntlet at the beginning of the season,” Thome said referring to losses against No. 1 Cherry Creek and No. 2 Valor, but victories over state quarterfinalist

Grandview and Regis. “We are built for playoff football.”

Ralston Valley is on seven game win streak. Last loss was to Valor 2723 on Sept. 23.

“It is who we want,” Thome said of the rematch against Valor.

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

Green Mountain’s season ends with loss in state semifinals

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOHNSTOWN — Green Mountain wasn’t able to crash and spoil the party in Johnstown on Saturday, Nov. 26. Top-seeded Roosevelt closed out the final football game ever played at Peterson Field before moving to its new school and stadium next season with a state semifinal victory. The Roughriders advanced to the Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Thunderbowl at Colorado State University-Pueblo with a dominating 30-3 victory over the No. 5 Rams.

“It was very important for me,” Roosevelt senior Tucker Peterson said celebrating a win on Peterson Field for the final time. “I started as a freshman and have been here for four years. This is where a dreamed about growing up. To win the last game here was something special.”

Ralston Valley senior Josh Rillos (21) leaps over Columbine defensive back Cannon Burcar (22) during the Class 5A state quarterfinal game Nov. 19 at the North Area Athletic Complex. The Mustangs took a 28-7 victory over the Rebels to advance to the state semifinals this week against No. 2 Valor Christian.

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Green Mountain senior Colton Brown grabs the jersey of Roosevelt senior Bowie Schmitz in front of the Rams’ sidelines and fans during the Class 3A state semifinal game Nov. 26 at Peterson Field in Johnstown. Roosevelt defeated Green Mountain 30-3 to advance to the 3A title game this Saturday in Pueblo.

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Undefeated Roosevelt (13-0 record) will face No. 3 Lutheran (11-2) in the title game next weekend. The Lions upset No. 2 Durango 45-28 in the other 3A semifinal on the Western Slope on Saturday.

“We either win or we learn,” Green Mountain coach Jesse German said. “There are so many kids in this program who are coming back. This is going to be in their gut all off-season and during the summer. It is going to be a motivating factor next season for sure.”

The Rams graduate just 11 seniors from this year’s squad that returned to the state semifinals for the first time since 2019.

Green Mountain came into battle of unbeaten teams having outscored its opponents 537 to 67. The junior and sophomore ladened squad couldn’t overcome a strong first half by the Roughriders.

Roosevelt opened up the scoring with an 80-yard, 13-play drive that was capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Xavier Ramirez with 1:05 left in the first quarter. The junior had 22 carries for just over 100 yards as he nears a 2,000-yard season, which he could reach in the 3A title game.

“Our run game was awesome and our offensive line did a great job for our running backs,” Roosevelt coach Lane Wasinger said. “They stuck to the script and kept pounding the ball.”

The Roughriders’ defense provided the huge momentum swing in the second quarter that helped Roosevelt take a commanding 23-0 lead at halftime. Seniors Ryan Doucette and Elizar Valencia combined on tackling Green Mountain senior quarterback Zach Wallace, who fumbled on the hit. Roosevelt senior Evan Cline recovered the fumble on the Rams’ 40-yard line.

“These games come down to momentum and swings of momentum,” Wasinger said. “Our defense came out from the start. They held up the standard and put (Green Mountain) up against the wall a little bit. They played disciplined. They played physical. They played fast. They did everything we asked them to do all

week.”

Roosevelt capitalized on the fumble with a 10-yard touchdown run by Ramirez with 6:52 left in the second quarter to push the lead to 14-0.

Green Mountain (12-1) went 3-andout on its next drive. Roosevelt took over on the Rams’ 36-yard line after a short punt and extended the lead to 21-0 with 1:46 left before halftime with a 9-yard touchdown run from quarterback Bronco Hartson.

The halftime was finished off with Roosevelt sacking Wallace in the end zone for a safety with 1:32 left before halftime.

“When you play during this part of the season mistakes like that can be fatal,” German said of Roosevelt scoring 23 unanswered points from the end of the first quarter to late in the second quarter. “That was a huge moment thing.”

Green Mountain got on the scoreboard late in the third quarter with a 28-yard field goal by senior Kuba Betlinski. The Rams recovered an onside kick, but the Roughriders’ defense forced another punt after the special team play by the Rams.

“We were just more physical and faster team,” said Peterson, who had an interception in the fourth quarter to set up the Roughriders final scoring drive of the game. “We came ready to hit.”

Hartson hit senior Mateo Leal for a 14-yard touchdown pass in the final minutes to make the final score 30-3.

“Bronco capitalized things in the pass game and so did our receivers,” Wasinger said of the Hartson’s pair of touchdown passes. “It was an awesome day for Roosevelt.”

The 2022 Riders squad has already made history being the winningest Roosevelt football squad in the school’s history with its 13th victory on the season. However, they wanted to finished the season off with a state championship.

“We are hungry,” Peterson said. “We came up short my sophomore year. We don’t want to come up short again. We were willing to do whatever it takes and throw all our bodies on the line to get that win.”

Durango defeated Roosevelt 21-14 in the 3A title game in 2020.

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.

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AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-7 Date of Deed of Trust April 23, 2003

County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 04, 2003

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F1768539

Original Principal Amount $188,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $159,991.53

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.

LOT 274, WOODMAR VILLAGE FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 59-224-08-004

LOAN MODIFICATION RECORDED ON 6/04/2003 AT RECEPTION # F1768540 TO CORRECT THE BORROWER'S NAME ON THE DEED OF TRUST.

Also known by street and number as: 9195 W EUCLID AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80123.

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, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

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 EN TITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/14/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Norton #34861

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

Attorney File # 20-024082

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 Re vised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200267

First Publication: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5)

PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. J2200137

To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled.

You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the fol lowing described Deed of Trust:

Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust BRUCE A FIRESTONE

Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 8320 S GARLAND CIR, LITTLETON, CO 80128

Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 17, 2018 Recording Information 2018005105

Legal Description of Property LOT 30, DEER CREEK FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Street Address of Property 8320 S GARLAND CIR, LITTLETON, CO 80128

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS

I sold at public auction, at 2 p.m. on 9/1/22 via remote, web-based auction service, to the high est and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/ or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 3/1/2023 as part of the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act", pursuant to Colorado law.

First Publication: 12/1/22

Last Publication: 12/29/22

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript Date: 11/17/22

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Jenniffer L Johnson, Deputy, for Public Trustee ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Re vised 9/2012

Legal Notice NO. J2200137 First Publication: 12/1/22 Last Publication: 12/29/22

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200261

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On September 14, 2022, the undersigned Pub lic 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) Alexander R. Wells and Diana Y. Wells

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Financing Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust July 15, 2016 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 22, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016071702

Original Principal Amount $391,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $345,921.56

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 15, BLOCK 6, LEYDEN ROCK, SUBDIVI SION FILING NO. 5, CITY OF ARVADA, COUN TY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 8607 Zircon Way, 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, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

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 EN TITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/14/2022

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) rep resenting 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-22-942897-LL

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Re vised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200261

First Publication: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200263

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On September 14, 2022, the undersigned Pub lic 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)

Gerald L. Anderson AND Susan L. Anderson

Original Beneficiary(ies)

LIBERTY REVERSE MORTGAGE, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2007 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 07, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2007092107

Original Principal Amount $297,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $100,713.60

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 Bor rower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 406, LAMAR HEIGHTS FILING NO. FOUR ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 39-014-09-004

Also known by street and number as: 6632 Harlan St., 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, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF IN TENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/14/2022

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) rep resenting 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 # 22-028177

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 Re vised 1/2015

Legal Notice No. J2200263

First Publication: 11/24/2022 Last Publication: 12/22/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200262

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 2022, the undersigned Pub lic 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) Colleen L Norton, AND Dean L Norton

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FULL SPECTRUM LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK as trustee for registered Holders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certifi cates, Series 2004-12 Date of Deed of Trust November 10, 2004

County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 16, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F2128631

Original Principal Amount $173,520.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $200,918.10

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 8, BLOCK 2, CALAHAN HOMES, UNIT ONE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 6945 W Iowa Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232-2119.

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, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

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 EN TITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/14/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Norton #34861

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 20-024779

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 Re vised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200262

First Publication: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200254

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with

regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Christine McCarty, a married woman

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Bank of America N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2013

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 15, 2013

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2013058131

Original Principal Amount $201,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,610.64

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: Christine McCarty, a married woman failed to make the monthly mortgage payments as required by the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust. Such failure consti tutes breach under the Note and Deed of Trust triggering the power of sale by the Public Trustee.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 8, Block 1, Red Rocks Point, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 13359 W Grand Pl, Morrison, CO 80465-1619.

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, 01/05/2023 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: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

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 EN TITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/06/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Marcello G. Rojas #46396

The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965

Attorney File # CO220085

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 Re vised 1/2015

Public Notice NO. J2200254

First Publication: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Public Notices

$20,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $17,537.85

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 12, BLOCK 10, STONY CREEK FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 8654 WEST INDORE PLACE, LITTLETON, CO 80128.

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, 01/05/2023 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: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

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: 09/06/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Norton #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 20-024511

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 Re vised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200250 First Publication: 11/17/2022 Last Publication: 12/15/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200253

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Lawrence D. Gomba AND Lillian M. Barton Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR REVERSE MORTGAGES.COM, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

OF SAID OLD APEX AND GREGORY ROAD FOR THE FOLLOWING 3 COURSES AND DIS TANCES: (I) THENCE SOUTH 40°30'47" EAST A DISTANCE OF 96.55 FEET; (2) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1718.22 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2°02'10", AN ARC LENGTH OF 61.06 FEET; (3) THENCE SOUTH 42°32'57" EAST A DISTANCE OF 338.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 42°10'54" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 21.07 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 70 FOR THE FOLLOWING 6 COURSES: (I) THENCE NORTH 49°17'21" WEST A DISTANCE OF 900.70 FEET; (2) THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 4°38'57" AND ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1787.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 26°16'37", AN ARC LENGTH OF 819.6 FEET; (3) THENCE NORTH 72°5121" WEST A DISTANCE OF 342.10 FEET; (4) THENCE SOUTH 82°30'42" WEST A DIS TANCE OF 847.52 FEET; (5) THENCE SOUTH 71°33'39" WEST A DISTANCE OF 107.60 FEET; (6) THENCE SOUTH 50°06'09" WEST A DISTANCE OF 384.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 70 WITH THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE NORTH 0°16'02" WEST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SEC TION 7 A DISTANCE OF 252.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID CENTER LINE OF SECTION 7 WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 40, THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 40 ON AN ANGLE TO THE RIGHT OF 101°30’34” AND ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 623.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 34°01'03", AN ARC LENGTH OF 389.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 40 WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID OLD APEX ROAD AND GREGORY ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID OLD APEX ROAD FOR THE FOLLOWING 15 COURSES AND DIS TANCES: (1) THENCE NORTH 69°27'25" EAST A DISTANCE OF 171.73 FEET; (2) THENCE ON AN ANGLE TO THE LEFT OF 09°00'06" AND ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 757.48 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 24°06'56", AN ARC LENGTH OF 318.82 FEET; (3) THENCE NORTH 84°34'15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 164.28 FEET; (4) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 974.80 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 6°36'39", AN ARC LENGTH OF 112.47 FEET; (5) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RA DIUS OF 737.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 16°19'24", AN ARC LENGTH OF 209.96 FEET; (6) THENCE SOUTH 85°43'00" EAST A DISTANCE OF 158.82 FEET; (7) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1890.83 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 3°441", AN ARC LENGTH OF 123.28 FEET; (8) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 511.30 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11°51'42", AN ARC LENGTH OF 105.85 FEET; (9) THENCE NORTH 86°09'25" EAST A DISTANCE OF 28.21 FEET; (10) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 609.60 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8°5624", AN ARC LENGTH OF 95.12 FEET; (I I) THENCE SOUTH 84°54'I I" EAST A DISTANCE OF 175.69 FEET; (12) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 299.70 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 26°05'58", AN ARC LENGTH OF 136.52 FEET; (13) THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RA DIUS OF 460.89 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 20°45'36", AN ARC LENGTH OF 166.99 FEET; (14) THENCE SOUTH 38°02'37" EAST A DISTANCE OF 259.51 FEET; THENCE ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1421.89 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2°28'10", AN ARC LENGTH OF 61.28 FEET; (15) THENCE SOUTH 40°30'47", EAST A DISTANCE OF 359.44 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BE GINNING. EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF WHICH MAY BE LOCATED IN PARCEL CON VEYED FOR U. S. INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 70, BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 1978 AT PAGE 87, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON STATE OF COLORADO.

PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 23, 2022 AT RECEPTION NO.2022079863 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

Also known by street and number as: 97 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, CO 80439.

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 affida vit as allowed by statutes: PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RE CORDED ON AUGUST 23, 2022 AT RECEPTION NO.2022079863 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.

NOTICE OF SALE

EXTENDED;

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Re vised 1/2015

DATE: 09/06/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Holly Ryan, Esq. Deputy Treasurer Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) rep resenting 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 # 22-027735

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 Re vised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200253

First Publication: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200255

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On September 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Mitchell S Stephens and Gloria A Stephens

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Specialized Loan Servicing LLC Date of Deed of Trust

February 01, 2003

County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 31, 2003

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) F1710505

Original Principal Amount $173,569.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $94,068.53

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 prinicipal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured the deed of trust and other viola tions thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 40, Block 4, Lakewood Estates Filing No. 2, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 2302 South Benton Ct, Lakewood, CO 80227.

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, 01/05/2023 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: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

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: 09/06/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200269

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2022, the undersigned Pub lic 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) Jeffrey Holliday Broady

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Morgageit Inc., Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as trustee for Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2017-4,as owner of the Related Mortgage Loan Date of Deed of Trust June 07, 2007

County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 26, 2007

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2007074564

Original Principal Amount $304,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $210,760.49

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 73, HIWAN HILLS - BLOCK 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4251 Aspen Lane, Evergreen, CO 80439.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022 Last Publication: 12/22/2022

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: 09/22/2022

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) rep resenting 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-22-939958-LL

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

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Legal Notice NO. J2200269

First Publication: 11/24/2022

Book/Page No.) 2019048100

Original Principal Amount $369,189.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $353,639.22

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 1, TRADER, SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 10812 W 67Th Place, 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, 01/05/2023 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: 1/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

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: 09/06/2022

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) rep resenting 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 # 20-024431

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.

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Legal Notice NO. J2200252

First Publication: 1/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200260

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Thomas G. Riggs and Gina L. Krehbiel Original Beneficiary(ies) Velocity Commercial Capital, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust 2020-1 Date of Deed of Trust December 13, 2019 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 16, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019120116

Original Principal Amount $335,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $330,493.99

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: Borrower’s failure to occupy and use the property as Borrower(s)’ principal residence as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE . LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 71 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.; THENCE SOUTH 0°11'59" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 731.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 7 WITH THE SOUTH ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD APEX AND GREGORY ROAD, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE

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, 01/05/2023 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: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

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

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

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

Marcello G. Rojas #46396

The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965

Attorney File # CO220021

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.

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Legal Notice NO. J2200255

First Publication: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

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 make payments as required by the terms of the Promis sory Note and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF THE NORTH 475 OF THE EAST 134 FEET OF THE WEST 144 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1446 Estes Street, Lakewood, CO 80215-4827.

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

Public Notices

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, 01/05/2023 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: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

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: 09/06/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph A. Murr #14427 Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 1999 Broadway, Suite 3100, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-2277

Attorney File # 8407.013

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.

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Legal Notice NO. J2200260

First Publication: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II)

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2100037

Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On September 14, 2022, the undersigned Pub lic 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)

David Desch

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Shift Capital Income Fund, LP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Shift Capital Income Fund, LP Date of Deed of Trust February 10, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020032642

Original Principal Amount $500,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $412,062.00

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: 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.

LOTS 57 AND 58, BLOCK 27, AND LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 30, WAH-KEENEY PARK SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

TOGETHER WITH ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS AFFORDING ACCESS TO THE PROP ERTY OR APPURTENANT TO THE PROPERTY; ALL BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENTS, FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES NOW LOCATED OR LATER TO BE CONSTRUCTED OR PLACED ON THE PROPERTY; ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE ENTITLEMENTS, PRIVILEGES, EASE MENTS, FRANCHISES AND TENEMENTS OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING ALL MINERAL, OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ASSOCIATED SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY BE IN, UNDER OR PRODUCED FROM ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY; ALL RENTS, RENT EQUIVALENTS, INCOME, RECEIVABLES, REV ENUES, RECEIPTS, INSURANCE PROCEEDS, DEPOSITS AND PROFITS ARISING FROM ANY LEASES; ALL WATER, WATER STOCK, WATER PERMITS AND WATER RIGHTS, WHETHER RIPARIAN OR APPROPRIATIVE, TRIBUTARY, NONTRIBUTARY OR NOT NONTRIBUTARY, OR OTHER GROUNDWATER AND ALL DITCHS AND DITCH RIGHTS, WATER WELLS, WELL PERMITS AND WATER TAPS.

Commonly Known As: 30523 Hilltop Drive, Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Assessor Parcel number 300041076

Real property and improvements having a property address of 30523 Hilltop Dr., Ever green, CO 80439 legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”)

Also known by street and number as: 30523 Hilltop Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

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: 09/14/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Brian T. Ray #34914

Hatch Ray Olsen Conant LLC 730 17th Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 298-1800

Attorney File # David Desch

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.

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Legal Notice NO. J2100037

First Publication: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200257

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On September 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Samuel A. Morris

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust February 06, 2018

County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 14, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018013982**

Original Principal Amount $154,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $145,561.55

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.

7810 W. 87th Drive, Unit E, as shown on the Map for Mountain Vista Village Condominiums, Phase 4, appearing in the records of the Coun ty Clerk and Recorder of Jefferson County, Colorado at Reception Number 83042915, as defined and described on that Condominium Declaration for Mountain Vista Village Con dominiums, appearing in such Records at Reception Number 82014521, and as amended in instrument recorded at Reception Number 83042914, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 7810 W 87th Dr, E, Arvada, CO 80005.

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: **The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by that Affidavit of Correction recorded on 08/02/2022 at Recep tion No. 2022074048, records of Jefferson County, State of Colorado.

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, 01/05/2023 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: 11/17/2022

Last Publication: 12/15/2022

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: 09/06/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO11802

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.

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Legal Notice NO. J2200257

First Publication: 11/17/2022 Last Publication: 12/15/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200264

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On September 14, 2022, the undersigned Pub lic 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) Sarah G Youngblood and Charles Kirbow Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2018

County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 03, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018108491

Original Principal Amount $178,600.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $173,332.38

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.

Unit 220, according to the Condominium Declaration for Oxford Downs Condominiums recorded September 28, 1983 under Reception No. 83092749 and Map for Oxford Downs Condominiums Recorded September 28, 1983 under Reception No. 83092750, Together with the exclusive right to use the following Limited Common Element; Parking Space No. 45, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known by street address as: 8060 West 9th Avenue, #220, Lakewood, CO 80214-4480

Also known by street and number as: 8060 W 9Th Ave Apt 220, Lakewood, CO 80214.

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, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022

Last Publication12/22/2022

Name of PublicationGolden 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: 09/14/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

N. April Norton #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 22-028309

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.

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Legal Notice NO. J2200264

First Publication: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200265

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 2022, the undersigned Pub lic 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) Barbara Diana Alexander Original Beneficiary(ies)

On Tap Credit Union

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Servion, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust February 11, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 24, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020021387

Original Principal Amount $237,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $228,030.18

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 2, BLOCK 5, WOODLAND VALLEY FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 11743 W 71st Ave, 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, 01/12/2023 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: 11/24/2022

Last Publication: 12/22/2022

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: 09/14/2022

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) rep resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO

City

Ralston

CO 80002

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about December 19, 2022 the City of Arvada will authorize the Arvada Housing Authority to sub mit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of HOME funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake the following project:

Project Title: Ralston Gardens

Purpose: Construction of a new multifamily resi dential development on two vacant parcels (Tax ID Numbers 39-103-15-010 and 39-104-18-012) totaling approximately 3.022 acres. The proposed project will include the construction of a four-story apartment building housing 102 dwelling units on the east parcel. The project will include concrete sidewalks, courtyard, and an exterior seating area near the south facing main entrance. The proposed project will provide on-site surface park ing for 156 vehicles, including 6 accessible spaces and 16 electric vehicle charging stations on the west parcel. Vehicular ingress and egress for the new development will be provided via Garrison Street. The Garrison Street bicycle and pedes trian corridor will provide bicycle and pedestrian access, and the bus stop immediately adjacent to the project site on Ralston Road will provide public transit access for residents.

Location: 9250 Ralston Road and 5790 Garrison Street in Arvada, Colorado.

Estimated Cost: $2,550,000 in HOME funding; 8 Project-based Vouchers through the Arvada Housing Authority; federal and state low-income housing tax credits

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Arvada has determined that the proj ect will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Ad ditional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at City of Arvada, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit writ ten comments on the ERR to the City of Arvada. All comments received by December 16, 2022 will be considered by the City of Arvada prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Arvada certifies to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that Lorie Gillis in her capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce respon sibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s approval of the certifica tion satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Arvada Housing Authority to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Arvada’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Arvada; (b) the City of Arvada has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel opment; or (d) another Federal agency acting pur suant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Region VIII Director at 1670 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80202-4801. Potential objectors should contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Lorie Gillis, City Manager, City of Arvada

Legal Notice No. 415263

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Legal Notice No. 415251

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Metro Districts Budget Hearings

Public Notice

YARROW GARDENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE CONCERNING 2 022 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Yarrow Gardens Metropolitan District 2022 Bud get and that a proposed 2023 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Yarrow Gardens Metropolitan District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2022 Budget and 2023 Budget have been filed at the District's offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2022 Budget and Adopting the 2023 will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District on Monday, December 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. This District Board meeting will be held via Zoom Meeting and can be joined through the directions below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643?pwd=V 3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1VMWTJFZjFHdz09

Phone Number: 1 (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643 Passcode: 987572

Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2022 Budget and adopt the 2023 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

YARROW GARDENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Peggy Ripko, Secretary

Legal Notice No. 415240

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGET

WESTOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sec tions 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Westown Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2023. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended bud get (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held December 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget, inspect the 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

You can attend the meetings in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Zoom Videoconference, use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82535663123?pwd =cTFOeDBYVy84Qk1OTnQ4L1RPbkRHQT09

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 and enter the following additional information: a. Meeting ID: 825 3566 3123 b. Passcode: 729726

WESTOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ Cindy Baldwin, President

Legal Notice No. 415252

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press

Public Notice

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF Golden Gate Fire Protection DISTRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Golden Gate Fire Protection District for the ensu ing year of 2023; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 32360 Robinson Hill Rd. Golden, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, Colorado, on Thursday Dec.8th 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objec tions thereto.

Golden Gate Fire Protection DISTRICT

By: Secretary

Legal Notice No. 415266

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

GEOS Neighborhood Metropolitan District (hereinafter called the “District”) will receive sealed Bids for the GEOS Neighborhood Filing No. 3 Erosion Control, Grading, Utilities, Concrete

and Paving Project (the “Project”) via electronic submission to the District c/o Independent District Engineering Services (IDES); 1626 Cole Blvd., Suite 125, Lakewood CO 80401 until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16th, 2022. Electronic cop ies of the bid documents are to be submitted to bcollins@idesllc.com and wback@idesllc.com.

The Work includes but is not limited to: mobilization, bonds, insurance, erosion control, grading, utilities, concrete, paving and any and all other work necessary to complete the work in accordance with Contract Documents including the plans and specifications. Bidders may submit Bids for the entire Project or individual disciplines of Work as listed in the bid tabulation.

Complete digital project bidding documents will be available for download online after 9:00 a.m. on November 22, 2022 at www.questcdn. com. You may download the digital docu ments for $15.00 by inputting Quest project number 8343475 on the website’s projects search page

An optional Pre-Bid conference will be held at the Offices of Independent District Engineering Services (IDES); 1626 Cole Blvd., Suite 125, Lakewood CO 80401, at 10:00 am. December 2, 2022.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the District and shall be endorsed with the name of the Bidder. Also, Bidders shall submit in electronic form the Bid Documents, including a working file of the Bid Summary (Excel format). A Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by District as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the District in accordance with the Bid.

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Pay ment, Performance, and Warranty Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. These are not due with the Bid, but will be required by the Successful Bidder with the signed Contract.

All Documents and Addenda that were provided with the above said Bid Package shall apply to this bid and will be provided with the above mentioned Contract Documents when applicable.

Bidders are hereby advised that the District re serves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. District reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the District in its best interest. The District reserves the right to accept any combination of Bids which in Dis trict’s sole, and absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the District’s interests.

The District also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. The District reserves the right to award multiple contracts to multiple Bidders.

Additional Bidder requirements are included in the Contract Documents.

Any and all questions concerning this bid shall be sent to:

Wesley Back Independent District Engineering Services, LLC GEOS Neighborhood Metropolitan District Engineer

Contacting the Design Engineer, District Repre sentatives, Local Jurisdictions or others involved in the development of the Project shall be reason for the Bidders Bid to be rejected. Responses to questions and clarifications shall be by written Ad dendum only, verbal responses are non-binding.

Legal Notice No. 415261

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

BANCROFT-CLOVER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT 2023 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Rehabilitation Project

The Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District (the “Owner”) is accepting sealed bids for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Rehabilitation Project (the “Project”). Sealed bids will be received until the hour of 10 A.M. local time on January 9, 2023 at the offices of the Owner, Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District, 900 South Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, Colorado, 80226. At that time, bids received will be opened.

The Project will include rehabilitation work for existing 8-inch and 10-inch sanitary sewer pipe including approximately:

* 7,298.5 linear feet (LF) of Cured-in-Place -Pipe Structural Fiberglass Liner and required Service Sealings

The work shall include all bypass pumping, erosion and traffic control, and other related improvements and appurtenances. This Project is located within the Bancroft-Clover Water and Sanitation District, located within the City of Lakewood, Colorado.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be re quested from the Bancroft-Clover Water & Sanita tion District at the email of the District Engineer, barney.fix@merrick.com, beginning November 28, 2022. No payment required. Reproductions are prohibited. No pre-bid conference is scheduled; however, interested Bidders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the area where the work will be performed.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid date and time. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids,

to waive any errors or irregularities, and to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications including financial statements. The Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.

Legal Notice No. 415158

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Not consecutive publications

Public Notice

FOREST HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 2022 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT AND ROAD REPAIR NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 31st day of December 2022 at 5:30 PM, final settlement with A-1 Chipseal & Rocky Mountain Pavement, 2505 E. 74th Avenue, Denver, CO 80229, will be made by the Forest Hills Metropolitan District, 14405 W. Colfax Ave, Suite 165, for all services rendered, materials furnished, and labor per formed in the 2022 Drainage Improvement and Road Repair Project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has fur nished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontrac tors, 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 therefor has not been paid by the contractor or its 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, and an account of such claim, to the Forest Hills Metropolitan District at the above stated address on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the Forest Hills Metropolitan District, its Board, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

All of the above is pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S. FOREST HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: Ronda Zivalich District Manager

Legal Notice No. 415239 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

District Court JEFFERSON County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): JOSEPHINE MONTOYA, v. Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): GILBERT GALLEGOS, And Intervener: MONIQUE GOODE

Attorney: June F. Bourrillion 7550 West Yale Avenue, Ste B202 Denver, CO 80227

Phone Number: (303) 331-3456 E-mail: June@rkymtnlaw.com Atty. Reg. #: 34550 Case Number: 20 PR 315 Division R

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the petition 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 Petition may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the petition 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 petition without further notice.

This is an action: for the allocation of parental responsibilities for the minor child of the parties.

Dated: October 21, 2022

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)

Legal Notice No. 415024

First Publication: November 3, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice, December 1, 2022

NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES

IN THE JAMESTOWN AT GARRISON PARK TOWNHOMES COMMUNITY

Notice is hereby given to all mortgagees within the Jamestown at Garrison Park Townhomes Community in Jefferson County, Colorado, that the Jamestown at Garrison Park Homeowners Association, Inc. is seeking mortgagee approval of a proposed Limited Amendment to the Declara tion of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Jamestown at Garrison Park Townhomes (the

“Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed Amend ment can be obtained at the following address: Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228. Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the Jamestown at Garrison Park Homeowners As sociation, Inc., c/o Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228, within 60 days shall be deemed consent on behalf of the mortgagee.

Legal Notice No. 415229

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

Case # 2022-085 Cert # 2006-01285

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 Oc cupancy 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 T BEAR HOMES INC 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419

EAB CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC ATTN: ERIC BOEHNING (HOLDER OF CERT 170393) 10192 ALEXA LN HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 25TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2007, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to CERISE ENTERPRISES 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; THE WEST 85 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., EXCEPT ANY POR TION LYING WITHIN WELLINGTON CONDO MINIUMS AND WELLINGTON CONDOMINIUMS 2ND AMENDED PLAT, ALSO KNOWN AS KEY 64, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 4, RANGE 69, AKA: 410 DEPEW ST, VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the de linquent 2006 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2006 that said real estate was taxed in the name of T BEAR HOMES INC the statutory period of redemption expired OCTO BER 25, A.D. 2010; 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, CERISE EN TERPRISES LLC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 20TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 21ST Day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2022.

Jerry DiTullio

Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415265

First Publication DECEMBER 1, 2022

Final Publication DECEMBER 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notices

Case # 2022-028 Cert # 2009-02027

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 Oc cupancy 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; GERTRUDE R. PEARSON 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY #2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419

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, ASSURE 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 PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED ON THE PLAT OF CAMEL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AS A PRIVATE ROAD, NOT DEDICATED, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF LOT 11, CAMEL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE N 57°49’ E 85.21 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING N 57°49’ E, 25 FEET; THENCE N 4°43’30” W, 23 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE SW CORNER OF LOT 21, CAMEL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE S 55°49’ E, 272.91 FEET; THENCE S 67°39’ E, 83.33 FEET; THENCE S 65°46’30” E, 11.21 FEET; THENCE S 80°25’ E, 208.53 FEET; THENCE N 89°45’30” E, 285.38 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS LITTLE CUB CREEK ROAD; THENC SELY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY 54.07 FEET; THENCE S 89°45’30” W, 316.55 FEET; THENCE N 80°25’ W, 213.04 FEET; THENCE N 65°46’30” W, 16.11 FEET; THENCE N 69°39’ W, 88.03 FEET; THENCE N 55°49’ W, 273.50 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT DEED RECORDED JULY 13, 1978 AT RECEPTION NO. 78062921, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT/BLOCK G, CAMEL HEIGHTS, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delin quent 2008 AND 2009 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009 that said real estate was taxed in the name of GRACE M. PEARSON AND RAYMOND R. PEARSON, that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTO BER 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, ASSURE LLC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 13TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2023, 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 NOVEMBER, A.D. 2022

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415207

First Publication NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Final Publication DECEMBER 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

Summons Re: Domestic Relations In the District Court Jefferson County, Golden Colorado THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

To the Respondents named below: You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Combined Court a response to the Petition within 35 days after publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition and Summons in your action may be obtained from the Clerk of the Combined Court. Default judgment may be entered against you if you fail to appear or file a response within 35 days of this publication.

Action Number: Names of Parties: Nature of Action

22DR451: CALDERON PACHECO, RUTH VS RODRIGUEZ SOSA, JOSE ANGEL AKA RODRIGUEZSOSA JOSE ANGEL, AKA RODRIGUEZ JOSE ANGEL, AKA SOSA, JOSE ANGEL DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

22DR879: RODRIGUEZ GREENWALD, MARGARITA VS GREENWALD, WADE ALLEN DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

22DR902: HURST JAMES VS HURST JAMES, JESSICA AKA HURST, JESSICA AKA JAMES, JES SICA DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

22DR989FIERRO, MANUAL CARLOS VS MARTINEZ, VENUS DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

22DR30811:MORENO SARINANA, ANGELA VS MARTINEZ, JOE ANGEL ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

LISA PAGANETTI CLERK OF THE COMBINED COURT

Legal Notice No. 415268

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Arely Carranza Garcia Petitioner: Angelica Garcia Candido: and Respondent: Valentino Carranza Flores

Attorney: Joseph & Hall, PC-Luke Niermann 12203 E. Second Ave, Aurora, CO 80011 Phone Number: 303-297-9171

E-mail: luke@immigrationissues.com FAX Number: 303-733-4188

Atty. Reg. #: 55462 Case Number: 2022DR30668 Division O Courtroom 240

NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION 14-10-107(4) AND C.R.C.P. 4(g), CONCERNING PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To the Respondent named above this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

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

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

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

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibili ties by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado law, you and the other parties: 1. Are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; and 2. Are restrained from removing the minor child(ren) from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and

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Public Notices

3. Are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or al lowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the minor child(ren) as a beneficiary of a policy.

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

Date: August 5, 2022 /s/ Diana L. Coffey

Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

Legal Notice No. 415096

First Publication: November 10, 2022

Last Publication: December 8 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

Case # 2022-034 Cert # 180335

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 Oc cupancy 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 VERDA O. MEEDER

C/O CHRIS GHICADUS

729 N. WEST CAPITOL ST

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84103-1805

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2019, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to LONNIE J. WHITE AND SHARON D. WHITE, 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; LOTS 11 AND 12, AND THE W ½ OF LOMAX AVE LYING ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS, BLOCK 19, TOWN OF TRUMBULL, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT/KEY OSH, BLOCK 19, TOWN OF TRUMBULL, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the de linquent 2018 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018 that said real estate was taxed in the name of VERDA O. MEEDER the statutory period of redemption expired OCTO BER 14, A.D. 2022; 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, LONNIE J. WHITE AND SHARON D. WHITE, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 6TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2023, 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 NOVEMBER, A.D. 2022.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No.: 415140

First Publication: NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Final Publication: DECEMBER 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Case No. 2022DR30567

In re the Marriage of:

Petitioner: Cheryl Talarico Hill And Respondent: Richard Ross Hill

Notice is given that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed and this Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain per sonal service of process to no avail.

The Court has ordered this publication.

A copy of the Petition for Dissolution and Sum mons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours. Default judgment may be entered against the Respondent if he fails to appear or file a response within thirty five days of the date of this publication.

A Permanent Orders hearing will be held at the following date, time, and location: December 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., in Division P of the Jefferson County District Court.

Attorney for the Petitioner: Michael D. Miller, of The Law Firm of Michael D. Miller, LLC 215 6th Street #482, Windsor, CO 80550 (720) 984-5367

Email: mike8711@msn.com

DATED OCTOBER 25, 2022.

Legal Notice No. 415234

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Notice to Creditors

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William Ralph Hyslop, a/k/a William R. Hyslop, a/k/a William Hyslop, a/k/a Bill Hyslop, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31387

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Charles E. Longtine

Attorney to the Personal Representative 9035 Wadsworth Parkway, Suite 2500 Westminster, CO 80021

Legal Notice No. 415148

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dorothy L. French, aka Dorothy French, aka Dorothy Lucille French, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31308

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

David A. French, Personal Representative 2408 Coleshire Drive Plano, TX 75075

Legal Notice No. 415138

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LETA M. TECHENTIEN, aka LETA MAE TECHENTIEN, AND LEE TECHENTIEN, Deceased Case Number: 22 PR 31239

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OFJEFFERSON, COLORADO, on or before March 17, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Laura L. Hahn, Personal Representative 4216 South Hudson Parkway Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Legal Notice No. 415137

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Beatrice E. LaPorte, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31406

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 March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

R. Michael Jackson, Attorney

Attorney to the Personal Representative 355 S. Teller Street, Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80226

Legal Notice No. 415219

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BARBARA MARY CLEGG, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 31315

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Combined Courts of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

NADINE ALENGI and LYNDA J. IBACH Co-Personal Representatives c/o RONEY LAW FIRM, PC P.O. Box 336880

Greeley, CO 80633-0615

Legal Notice No. 415250 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Steven Michael Judish, a/k/a Steven M. Judish, a/k/a Steve Judish, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31351

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 March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ signature on original in office

Signature of Attorney for Person Giving Notice

Joseph H. Lusk, #33948 c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7134

Legal Notice No. 415223 First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JULIA MAE MILNER, also known as JULIA M. MILNER, and JULIA MILNER, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31385

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alan Dale Milner, Jr., Personal Representative 10838 Trotwood Way Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Legal Notice No. 415270 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of FRANCES LOUISE KING, aka FRANCES L. KING, aka FRANCES KING, aka FRAN L. KING, aka FRAN KING, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR165

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Jefferson County District Court on or before December 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Amarah Bailey, Personal Representative 2336 S Fenton Dr. Lakewood, CO 80227

Legal Notice No. 415206

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of FRANCES K. KREMPASKY, also known as FRANCES KATHERINE KREMPASKY, aka FRANCES KREMPASKY, and FRANCES CATHERINE KREMPASKY, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31368

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald J. Krempasky

Personal Representative 5317 S. Kendall Street Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 415196

Legal Notice No. 415143

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jessie Melone Gregory, Deceased Case Number: 22PR519

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 before April 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bennie M. Gregory, Personal Representative 1900 Gray Street Edgewater, CO 80214

Legal Notice No. 415218

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Walter Rysan, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31035

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alison Zinn, #36365

Attorney to the Personal Representative 675 15th Street, Suite 2650

Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. 415238

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dillon Michael Vakoff, aka Dillon M. Vakoff, aka Dillon Vakoff, Deceased Case Number 022PR31271

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Billings White Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 415153

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF File No. 2021 11413 PRDL Division: 10

MAUREEN MILDRED ROBERTS, aka MAUREEN T. ROBERTS, Deceased.

NOTICE OF ACTION

(formal notice by publication)

TO: LISA ROBERTS 5301 W. 76th Avenue, #111 Arvada, CO 80003

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Notice of Administra tion has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner's attorney, whose name and address are: Heidi S. Webb , Law Office of Heidi S. Webb, 140 South Beach Street, Suite 310, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 on or before February 24th, 2023, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice.

Signed on this 15th day of November, 2022.

Heidi S. Webb

Attorney for Personal Representative Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com Florida Bar No. 73958 140 South Beach Street, Suite 310 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332

Legal Notice No. 415222

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31255

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 January 26, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anastasia Fainberg Attorney to the Personal Representative 3600 S Yosemite St, Suite 670 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. 415208

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Meade Abbott, a/k/a Robert M. Abbott, a/k/a Robert Abbott, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR031403

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 7, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristin Abbott Nixon, 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. 415237

First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Johnie George Brown, deceased Case Number: 22PR489

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 01, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott A. Brown, Personal Representative 3874 Ammons Street Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033

Legal Notice No. 415264

First publication: December 01, 2022 Last publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James E. St. John, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR315

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julianne L. LaBelle, Personal Representative 2995 S. Downing Street Englewood, Colorado 80113

Legal Notice No. 415233

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Pauline A Lant; aka Pauline Lant; aka Pauline Anne Beck; aka Pauline A Beck, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR031395

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard Bolender

Personal Representative 2386 Daisy Lane, Golden CO 80401

Legal Notice No. 415203

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gary Dean Edwards, a/k/a Gary D. Edwards, a/k/a Gary Edwards, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31389

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to collocate wireless com munications antennas at a top height of 32 feet, 8 inches on a 40-foot tall building at the approx. vicinity of 7310 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, Jefferson County, CO 80215. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Yvelande, y.raymond@trileaf.com, 66 South Logan Street, Denver, CO 80209, 314-997-6111.

Legal Notice No. 415213 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Estate of EVONNE P. LAND, a/k/a Evonnne Paulette Land, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31337

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

John P. Sebring Person Giving Notice

Personal Representative Eric D Wollard

Attorney for Personal Representative 4251 Kipling St Ste 300 Wheat Ridge CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 415232

First Publication: December 1, 2022

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Linda M. Ackerschott, aka Linda M. Hoff, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31354

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Billings White

Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Estate of Douglas B. Bain, a/k/a Douglas Bain, a/k/a Doug Bain, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 464

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC

By Shane Oltmanns

7000 E Belleview Ave., STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415136

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lawrence Stuart Waldman,

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Dean Edwards

Personal Representative

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185)

FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003

Phone Number: 303-420-1234

Attorney for Gary Dean Edwards

Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 415204

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Donna Mannello, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31144

Public Notices

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joan Siler c/o Frazer-Abel Law, LLC

4704 Harlan St., Suite 250 Denver, Colorado 80212

Legal Notice No. 415132

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Judy L. Conley, a/k/a Judy Luck Conley, a/k/a Judy Conley, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31348

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred

Stephen T. Conley, Personal Representative 13269 West Grand Place Morrison, CO 80465

Legal Notice No. 415160

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patricia A. Yingst, Deceased Case Number: 22PR503

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC

By Stephanie Lambert

Person Giving Notice

7000 E Belleview Ave., STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415235

First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patrick Thomas Maloney, Deceased Case Number: 22PR502

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas James Maloney Personal Representative

13887 West 3rd Place Golden, Colorado 80401

Legal Notice No. 415247

First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Janna Dee Barkley, a/k/a Janna D. Barkley, a/k/a Janna Barkley, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31230

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rhonda Roach

Personal Representative

Patrick R. Thiessen (40185)

FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003

Phone Number: 303-420-1234

Attorney for Rhonda Roach

Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 415162

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Frank Bantley Leitz, Jr., a/k/a Frank B. Leitz, Jr., a/k/a Frank Leitz , Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31329

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Frank Bantley Leitz, Ill Personal Representative

5352 S. Urban Court Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 415221

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Cecil A. Pike, a/k/a Cecil Arthur Pike, Cecil Pike, and Corky Pike, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31386

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado

100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 720-772-2500

on or before March 18, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynn E. Pike, Personal Representative

c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. 415157

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patrick Francis Malloy, a/k/a Patrick F. Malloy, a/k/a Patrick Malloy Case Number: 2022PR031199

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Cheryl A. Thron, Personal Representative c/o Miller & Law. PC. 1900 W. Littleton Boulevard Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 415249

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lawrence Stuart Waldman, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31255

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 1 , 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anastasia Fainberg Attorney to the Personal Representative 3600 S Yosemite St, Suite 670 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. 415248

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Linda M. Ackerschott, aka Linda M. Hoff, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31354

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Billings White

Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 415244

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of James Smith Cowell, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 22PR505

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 March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christine E. Cowell, Personal Representative 8653 W. 84th Circle Arvada, Colorado 80005

Legal Notice No. 415194

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Rosalie Carolyn Williams, aka Rosalie C. Williams, aka Rosalie Williams, Case Number: 2022PR31320

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel R. Klein, Attorney to the Personal Representative 7535 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. 415267

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Christopher Farnham, a/k/a Christopher C. Farnham, a/k/a Christopher Charles Farnham, a/k/a Chris Farnham, a/k/a Chris C. Farnham, a/k/a Chris Charles Farnham , Deceased Case Number: 2022PR30831

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March

17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eric J. Kelly, Esq. Attorney to the Personal Representative 4704 Harlan Street, Suite 250 Denver, Colorado 80212

Legal Notice No. 415154

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

TO CREDITORS

NOTICE

Estate of JOHN PASCAL DESALVO, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 31313

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott Alan DeSalvo, Personal Representative c/o James A. Halpin, Attorney for Estate 141 Ponderosa Drive, Boulder, CO 80303

Legal Notice No. 415152

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 58a-818

In re: Gloria Marie Burke, Deceased

TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are notified that Gloria Marie Burke died on October 8, 2022. The decedent was the Grantor of the Gloria Burke Trust dated August 11, 2021. The undersigned, The Commerce Trust Company is currently serving as Trustee. The Trustee has the power to pay the outstanding debts of the decedent from the trust property upon receipt of proper proof of the debts. In accordance with K.S.A. 58a-818, creditors of the decedent must present claims for such debts to the Trustee in writing within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of notice, or thirty (30) days after the receipt of actual notice if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable by the Trustees. If a creditor fails to present such claims to the Trustee within such prescribed time period, the creditor will be forever barred against the Trustee and the trust property. The address of the Trustee is The Commerce Trust Company, 1000 Walnut St. (BB16-2), Kan sas City, MO 64106.

The Commerce Trust Company, Trustee

Legal Notice No. 415166

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Loren Wilson Brown, aka Loren W. Brown, aka Loren Brown, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31263

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Loren M. Brown, Personal Representative c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC, 4 Garden Center #200 Broomfield, Colorado 80020

Legal Notice No. 415209

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Laura Muriel Cox, a/k/a Laura M. Cox, a/k/a Laura Muriel Stice, a/k/a, Laura Murriel Stice, a/k/a Laura M. Stice, Deceased Case Number 2022PR031324

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 March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda Jo Stice, Personal Representative c/o Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, CO 80401

Legal Notice No. 415125

First Publication: November 17, 2022 Last Publication: December 1, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ANGELA AIELLO DUVALL, a/k/a ANGELA A. DUVALL, a/k/a ANGELA DUVALL, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31319

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen D. Joslyn, Personal Representative 6082 S. Lima Way Englewood, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415195

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Michelle Louisa Spencer, Deceased Case Number: 22PR518

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patti Forbes Personal Representative 1040 S. Butler Way Lakewood, Colorado 80226

Legal Notice No. 415241

First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Golden Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The Estate of Charlotte Lou Graves, aka Charlotte Lou Newman, Deceased. Case Number: 2022PR31402

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District/ Probate Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judy Jessup, Personal Representative c/o Dana Petersen, Attorney 8811 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 217 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. 415224

First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Rosa Malinda Cavaliere, aka Rose M. Cavaliere, aka Rose Cavaliere, aka Rosa Cavaliere, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31269

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Billings White Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 415242 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022 Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Benjamen D. Gassaway, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31350

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 March 24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan Cowdin, Personal Representative 2971 W. Long Drive No. E Littleton, Colorado 80120

Legal Notice No. 415220 First Publication: November 24, 2022 Last Publication: December 8, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MILLICENT J. BENFIELD, aka MILLICENT JEAN BENFIELD, aka MILLICENT BENFIELD, and MILLIE BENFIELD Case Number: 2022PR31273

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda E. Benfield c/o Kokish & Goldmanis, P.C. 316 Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104

Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 415172

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Karyn L. Stephenson, Deceased Case Number: 22PR504

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel R Goodendorf

Personal Representative 7102 Pruitt Court Fort Collins, Colorado 80526

Legal Notice No. 415236

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Virginia M. Smith, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31340

All persons having claims against the above

named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Andrew James Smith

Personal Representative

Paul R. Danborn (24528)

FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003 Phone Number: 303-420-1234

Attorney for Andrew James Smith Personal Representative

Legal Notice No. 415150

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAYDENE LeDOUX, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 30136

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Broomfield County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Toni L. Zinke, Personal Representative 11547 Depew Way Westminster, CO 80020

Legal Notice No. 415144

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jessica J. Anderson, a/k/a Jessica Anderson, Deceased Case No.: 2022PR31369

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Name: William Anderson c/o LAW OFFICES OF KIMBER Z. SMITH, P.C. Kimber Z. Smith, #8479 P. O. Box 1105 Arvada, CO 80001

Legal Notice No. 415245 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROSANNE MARTILLARO, Deceased Case Number 2022 PR 31332

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March 18, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Judith A. Martillaro, Personal Representative 11654 W. 76th Lane Arvada, CO 80005

Legal Notice No. 415141

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patricia J. Thompson, a/k/a Patricia Jean Thompson, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31416

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jack E. Reutzel, Personal Representative 4903 Christensen Drive Littleton, Colorado 80123

Legal Notice No. 415243 First Publication: December 1, 2022 Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Scarrain Pitcairn Gomes, aka Scarrain P. Gomes, aka Scarrain Gomes, aka Sally Pitcairn, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR031417

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 1, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Geraldo C. Gomes, Personal Representative c/o Moye White LLP

Heidi J. Gassman, Esq. 1400 16th Street, Sixth Floor Denver, CO 80202

Legal Notice No. 415246

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 15, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Arthur Armstrong, also known as Robert A. Armstrong, also known as Robert Armstrong, deceased Case Number: 22PR31367

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before March

A half-million LED lights blossom at the Denver

BY MARK HARDEN SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

During the warm months, Denver Botanic Gardens’ 23-acre York Street campus, next to Cheesman Park, blazes with colorful flowers and plants. Over the holidays, the color is provided by an estimated halfmillion LED lights.

An annual tradition since 1988, Blossoms of Light heralds the holiday season with dazzling color at every turn of the gardens’ paths. It takes months to install the lights using poles, lifts, climbing harnesses, waders and cherry-picker buckets. Each year, a few new lighting arrangements are added, while many favorite displays return.

Blossoms of Light opened for the season Nov. 18, and runs nightly from 4:30 to 9 p.m. through Jan. 7, except on Nov. 24 and Dec. 25. It’s the gardens’ most popular attraction each year, so it’s wise to plan ahead if you hope to enjoy the spectacle.

Timed tickets must be purchased in advance; they are not sold onsite. For the general public, tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for ages 65 and older, $20 for children ages 3-15, and free for children 2 and under.

EGGS

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and we don’t have the number of eggs to get into the stores, those eggs are purchased from other farms in other states,” Scebbi said. “They work with

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24, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven A. Armstrong, Personal Representative

999 Sparrow Hawk Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Legal Notice No. 415212

First Publication: November 24, 2022

Last Publication: December 8, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ann H. Creswell, a/k/a Eleanor Ann Creswell, a/k/a Ann Creswell, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31089

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 March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Julie C. Ogdon & Robert H. Ogdon Co-Personal Representatives c/o Charlotte R. Landvik, Esq.

Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP 1712 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302

Legal Notice No. 415134

First Publication: November 17, 2022

Last Publication: December 1, 2022

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Name Changes

Public Notice

District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

In the Matter of the Petition of:

Parent/Petitioner: John and Anne Harper

for Minor Child: Hope Michele Williams For a Change of Name to: Hope Michele Harper Case Number: 2022CV168 Division 9 Courtroom 550

Botanic Gardens members get a $3 discount. The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers but icy conditions may exist. For more information and to order tickets, go online to tinyurl.com/CCMBlossoms.

And the Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms campus in Jefferson County offers its own holiday display, Trail of Lights. For information, visit tinyurl.com/CCMTrail.

each other to make sure that there’s a sufficient quantity of eggs to serve the 6 million people in the state of Colorado. The economic impact really isn’t going to be on the loss of the egg to the consumer. It’s going to be the loss of the farmer. The farmer is going to be paying more for those eggs with shipment and logistics.”

But the thing is, there should be enough eggs for every Coloradan whao wants to buy them, even if prices are higher than they were a year ago.

“We are a global society,” Robak said. “Just because we produce eggs here in Colorado doesn’t mean those are the only eggs we eat.”

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

Public Notice is given on October 19, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Jefferson County District Court. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for December 15, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. in Division 9, Court Room 550, of the Jefferson County Court House, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401.

The Petition requests that the name of Hope Michele Williams be changed to Hope Michele Harper

Done in Open Court this October 19, 2022.

Randall C. Arp District Court Judge

Legal Notice No. 415030

First Publication: November 3, 2022 Last Publication: December 1 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice is given on November 17, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of RainBow Marie Westfall be changed to RainBow Marie Rivera Case No.:22C781

By: Mario Flores Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 415262

First publication: December 01, 2022

Last publication: December 01, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Notice

Public

District Court

Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401

In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning:

Petitioner: Luis R. Torres and Respondent: Candace R. Miller

Party: Luis Torres address Phone Number: E-mail: cameronluis08@aol.com Case Number: 22DR966

ALIAS SUMMONS FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To the Respondent named above this Sum mons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

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

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

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

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

Notice: Colorado Revised Statutes §14-10-123, provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Alloca tion of Parental Responsibilities by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Order is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded automatic temporary injunction, or mod ification or revocation under §14-10-125, C.R.S.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

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

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

Date: November 2, 2022

s/s Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy

Legal Notice No. 415177

First Publication: December 1, 2022

Last Publication: December 29, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public Notice is given on November 21, 2022, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Jennifer Yun Huang be changed to Phoenix Sylvin Case No.: 22C1631

Legal Notice No. 415275

First

By:

Megan Grossman Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 415276

First publication: December 01, 2022

Last publication: December 01, 2022

Publisher: Golden Transcript

City of Wheat Ridge

Public Notice

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE City Council has adopted Ordinance 1749

Ordinance 1749: An ordinance amending

and 22-67 of the Wheat Ridge

of Laws to establish an exemption

Legal Notice No. 415269

First Publication: Jeffco Transcript, November 17, 2022

Second Publication: Jeffco Transcript, December 1, 2022

Final Publication: Jeffco Transcript, December 1, 2022 Effective Date: December 16, 2022 Not consecutive publications

The Denver Botanic Gardens’ Blossoms of Light will be on display through Jan. 7.

The Denver Botanic Gardens’ Blossoms of Light will be on display through Jan. 7.

PHOTOS BY MARK HARDEN

CAG’s Project Star is looking for Secret Santas

Project STAR (Supporting Teens At Risk) is part of the CAG (Christian Action Guild) Food Pantry and Thrift Store holiday program located in Golden, CO. This program was launched in 2018 to address the issue of homeless teens in the community.

When the typical teenager goes to school, most don’t worry about having enough food to eat, where they will sleep that night or having warm winter clothing and shoes. But for 49 students attending Golden High School (GHS), these are serious issues they face every day.

These young adults, many of whom are unaccompanied minors, are homeless. This means home is a sleeping on a friend’s couch, in their car, or a hotel. For most, they don’t know where or when their next a meal is coming. That’s why CAG is calling upon Golden-area residents to participate as a Secret Santa this December.

Kelly Ivan, Executive Director, CAG Food Pantry and Thrift Store explains: “The need is so great this year. Many seniors, families and teens are experiencing food insecurity. Our food pantry this year has seen a 65% increase in request for our services.”

The need for help is highest during the winter, and CAG is making access easy for both donors and homeless teens. To support a struggling high school student, Secret Santas can purchase gift cards to King Soopers, Walmart, Safeway, Target or Visa and mail or deliver them directly to GHS to the attention of “Mitch” - Adam Mitchell. In addition, residents can also support the CAG Food Pantry and Thrift store by donating directly to CAG as part of the Colorado Gives Day event.

In previous years, more than 121 GHS students have received gift cards to buy food, gas, clothing, personal hygiene items and school supplies. The campaign has also provided gift cards and gifts for the students’ families, as well.

“Last year, our Secret Santa initiative raised more than $15,000 in gift cards and the school was able to distribute them well into the new year,” says Mitch. This year, Mitch hopes to help many more teens and families who are facing homelessness, food insecurity and financial hardship during the holidays.

Participating high school students are identified by GHS staff, and to protect student privacy, they remain anonymous to donors and their peers. Mitch manages distribution of the gift cards, ensuring that teens in greatest need receive the most support.

For more information, contact Adam “Mitch” Mitchell at Golden High School - Student Engagement & Family Liaison at 303-982-4172 or amitchel@jeffcoschools.us

For question regarding CAG, please contact Kelly Ivan, Executive Director of the CAG, at 303-279-5674 or kelly.d.ivan@gmail.com.

About CAG:

The Christian Action Guild (CAG) is a non-profit organization that provides a sustainable food pantry and financial assistance to our community in crisis and/or experiencing hardship. CAG has served the Golden Community since 1965 and is located at 1401 Ford Street in Golden, CO 80401. CAG’s Food Pantry is open for all clients that went through a specific vetting process and proof of residency in zip codes 80401 or 80403 is required. The food pantry is actually more than just a food pantry. In addition to providing canned goods and other non-perishable food, clients receive fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, meat, and an assortment of beverages. Besides, clients can receive personal care items, laundry detergent, pet care items and baby products. CAG’s Thrift Store is open to everyone from Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm and all proceeds are used to fund the Food Pantry.