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Flavors of Casa Bonita

fill Next Gallery in annual art show

Catch the Casa Bonita-themed works of art until March 6

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

What could be better than dripping sopapillas from Casa Bonita? A statue of dripping sopapillas from Casa Bonita. is statue and many more Casa Bonita-themed works of art can be found at Next Gallery in Lakewood, in the same plaza as the famous pink-towered restaurant, as it hosts a Casa Bonita Art Show. Artists from down Colfax Avenue all the way to Georgia have submitted entries for the show, which runs until March 6.

“It’s always had sort of a quirky reputation,” said Betsy “Dolla B” Rudolph, a resident artist and organizer of the show since its start.

She explained that since Next Gallery was priced out of its previous space in 2017 and moved to Lakewood, it’s been hosting the Casa Bonita Art Show.

“We needed to sort of get our name out, let the neighborhood know we were there,” Rudolph said. “And, also let the neighborhood know we were approachable and not like a fancy-pants art gallery.”

So, creating a whole show on the “quirky” restaurant next door was her idea to do that.

“It was a great way to attract

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Landscaping is not on the top of the list of importance in low-income families and neighborhoods barely paying the bills, but Lakewood is trying to change that by making trees more a ordable. is isn’t purely for the looks of a nice front yard, however. Lakewood needs more trees for its urban forest to survive.

According to Lakewood Forestry Supervisor Luke Killoran, who is in charge of almost 8,000 acres of Lakewood trees, the goal is to increase canopy cover of the young city. e increased cover will lower surface temperatures in heat, but also improve air quality, stormwater reduction and carbon sequestration. e biggest pressure to increase the canopy though, according to Killoran, is the Emerald Ash Borer. A foreign bug introduced to the U.S. decades ago, the Emerald Ash Borer eats Ash trees which make up almost a quarter of all trees in Lakewood. ey were found in Arvada only last year. “It will destroy and it will kill every single Ash tree in our community,” Killoran warned.

Next Gallery’s Casa Bonita Art show runs until March 6.

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Lakewood hosts tree sale to increase city canopy and help save its urban forest

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With over 600,000 trees in Lakewood, 150,000 trees are at risk, the death of which would “be a pretty big void in our tree canopy,” he said.

e plan is to plant as many diverse trees as the city can to mitigate the risk. anks to an assessment the city did of its trees last year, Killoran said 16% of the city is covered by canopy — “which is good,” he added, pointing out Colorado Springs is at about 17%, and Grand Junction at 11%. e total possible planting area is 41%, and this gap is where the tree sale

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people who had never been part of an art show,” she said, attract-

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comes in.

“We really need residents to participate in this program because there’s more opportunity for private property than public to grow trees,” Killoran explained. For a city of about 30,000 acres, the 8,000 acres he can plant throughout the city is not even a third of that.

e program is targeting “neighborhoods that don’t have a lot of nances to spend on landscaping, since landscaping is one of the lower priorities when it comes to lower-income neighborhoods.

“ ey don’t have money to spend on trees,” he said. “We want it to be fair for everyone, equal opportunities for everyone to participate.”

ese are smaller, teenage trees

ing new and working artists as well. “Every since the people still want it. And I see people through the summer already thinking about their Casa Bonita piece.”

Nowadays, the show is mostly known by word of mouth and

as well, selling for only $25.

“You could come pick this tree up in your Prius, you could put this in your little two-door honda civic and you could get it home,” Killoran said.

But, he stresses that this is a long-term process.

From 2011 to 2019, the assessment saw a 2% increase in canopy coverage. “ at’s good, it’s a positive change, we’re going in the right direction, but it’s pretty slow,” Killoran said. “If we’re talking like a 1% canopy increase every 4-5 years, we’re not going to see an immediate forest from today to tomorrow.”

Even if all 200 trees on sale were planted today, “I wouldn’t expect them to even make an impact on

tradition, but when Casa Bonita closed during the pandemic, Rudolph said the gallery was worried the show might die as well.

The gallery pushed through, and now, with a renewed buzz due to South Park’s Trey Parker

our assessment for at least probably 15 or 20 years.”

With that in mind, he doesn’t see Lakewood’s sustainability plan from 2015 that hopes to achieve a 30% canopy coverage by 2025 to be realistic. “It’s embarrassing to hear that because I feel like a pessimist saying it’s not happening,” he said, explaining that, between the subpar soil, little rain, and ample heat, it’s a stressful environment for trees and they can easily fail.

It’ll take at least 15 years to get to 20% canopy coverage. But, “if we had 200 residents who cared about trees and green space and participated, I think it would be a great success rate,” he said.

As the saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.

and Matt Stone renovating the restaurant to open again, the art show has a renewed “energy” as well.

Next Gallery is open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Urban forest in Lone Tree.

PHOTO BY TAYLOR SHAW

Je co Board of Education updated on bills pertaining to K-12

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

‘Tis the season for Colorado’s legislative session, and so state senators and representatives have been proposing bill after bill on everything from rent control to discipline in schools.

Ed Bowditch, a partner at Bowditch & Cassell Public Affairs and lobbyist for the Jeffco Board of Education, has been updating the Board on these bills that affect K-12 education — all of which may be found here.

Two of these bills focus on expulsion.

According to Bowditch, “School Policies and Student Conduct” has had a lot of attention, focusing on raising the burden of proof necessary for expulsion as well as specifying that expulsion due to “off-campus activities” must “include a risk of physical harm to other students or personnel.”

The other bill focusing on expulsion, “Disproportionate Discipline In Public Schools,” came from the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Committee

and highlights the need to address disproportionate discipline, such as expulsion, and consider alternatives. It would also require schools to annually review disciplinary data and make an improvement plan if necessary.

One bill, Bowditch said in the Feb. 9 meeting, has failed each time it was proposed: eliminating the state assessment in social studies. It is the only non-federally mandated state assessment Colorado has.

A more conceptual bill is the “Education Accountability Act.”

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“This would give legal standing to Districts to challenge the state Board of Education decision on accreditation and some other issues,” Bowditch said. “Everything would become a lawsuit in waiting.”

There are many other bills affecting education being considered, including increasing state funding for special education by more than 40 million, and the Board is updated weekly. A summary of other bills the Board has been updated on can be found here.

Boxabl, the Las Vegas Manufacturer Whose ADUs Unfold, Ramps Up Production

Manufactured housing started before most of us were born, if you include mobile homes. Modular housing, in which components of a building are put together in a factory and then assembled onsite, is also a part of early housing history. I remember attending Expo ’67 in Montreal, where one of the exhibits (but not an attraction to be toured) was “Habitat ’67,” a funny looking apartment complex adjacent to the 1967 World’s Fair site in which apartment modules were stacked one upon the other.

Then, in 1997, I purchased a home in Golden’s Mesa Meadows subdivision which I learned from a neighbor was built in a Ft. Morgan factory and assembled in one day on the foundation in Golden. Knowing that, I noticed the telltale wide beam in the ceiling which was where the two halves of the one-story home were attached to each other.

It was explained to me that manufactured homes are often of higher quality and better insulated, because they are

done on a factory floor where there is better supervision, resulting, for example, in better insulation. The exterior walls were all made from 2x6 lumber instead of 2x4 lumber to better withstand the stresses of being loaded, unloaded and moved on the building site. Indeed, my Mesa Meadows house was a good one, although I expect the current owners (the third since I sold it) don’t even know that it was not stick-built on site over several months, like its neighboring homes.

Next came the “tiny home” movement in which complete homes were often built on a factory floor, wheeled on a trailer to someone’s lot, and then put onto a foundation. Some tiny homes were put into service as temporary homes for our unhoused population, formerly referred to as “homeless,” on vacant land or in church parking lots — a good idea, but without a conventional connection to a sewer line.

About that time the ADU movement

That’s the title of an article in a February 14th post from MIT — https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/02/14/1068582/

I have written about and provided my own explanations regarding how heat pumps differ from forced air furnaces and traditional A/C systems, but the article cited above goes the extra mile.

If you’ve spent the night in a hotel or motel, you have probably slept in a room that was heated or cooled by a heat pump, because invariably that’s what those units are which you saw and controlled under each window.

In the above article, heat pumps provide the heating and cooling for every Boxabl home. They are also what heats and cools many electric vehicles, since they require less battery power than conventional electric car heaters.

I was surprised to hear that heat pumps were invented in the 1850s but only started being used to heat and cool homes in the 1960s. It took the global climate crisis and the need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels to make them the hottest appliances in new homes.

Speaking of new homes, however, I lamented as recently as last fall that I haven’t found a single new home builder

which has abandoned gas-based home heating or even offers an upgrade to heat pumps. If you know of one, please tell me, because I’d be happy to promote that home builder in a future column.

The MIT article provides some useful information, including about the rebates being offered for heat pump installations. It also debunks the myth promoted by fossil fuel interests that heat pumps don’t work in colder climates. They are actually in use from Alaska to Maine, where, for example, my sister in Kingfield, Maine, installed a heat pump in her home to save on her fuel oil bill. Her fuel oil vendor verified that the adoption of heat pumps has noticeably reduced his sale of fuel oil in that rural community near the Canadian border.

According to the article, 60% of the homes in Norway are heated by heat pumps, as are 40% of the homes in Finland and Sweden (where another of my sisters lives).

“Wherever you look,” the MIT article concludes, “the era of the heat pump has officially begun.” Amen to that!

took off, with many if not most cities and counties changing their singlefamily zoning laws to allow the creation of “accessory dwelling units.” These could be walk-out basements converted to an apartment, but often they were apartments created above detached garages or stand-alone buildings in backyards. The typical ADU ordinance requires three things: 1) the ADU cannot exceed a certain size, 2) it has to have its own off-street parking space, and 3) the property owner has to live in either the main house or the ADU and not rent out both units. Some jurisdictions are considering loosening these rules.

Several locals businesses were created to cater to this new construction opportunity, including Verdant Living, 303717-1962, owned by John Phillips. His ADUs are manufactured in Nebraska and meet local code requirements. You can visit www.VerdantLiving.us for more information.

A company called Villa started building ADUs in a factory southeast of Los Angeles, after California legalized ADUs in 2020. This company delivers and installs its units across the state, with prices starting at $105,000 plus as much as $200,000 for delivery, infrastructure

costs, foundation, and installation.

There’s a Las Vegas startup called Boxabl, whose “secret sauce” is that its ADUs fold up to fit on a standard flatbed trailer and then unfold into the simple unit shown at left or to larger homes, such as the 3-bedroom, 2½-bath, 2-story home (assembled from three units) shown at the bottom of this column.

It’s a father-son company which has not yet gone public. It was clearly inspired by the factory concept of Tesla, not surprising since the son drives a Tesla. Notice the Tesla wall charger and the Tesla battery unit above it on the exterior of the 2-story building. That picture is from the International Builders Show last month in Las Vegas. It drew a lot of attention, and the company now has a waiting list over 100,000, even though it can’t deliver more units until regulators approve its construction.

The company did deliver 156 of its 400-square-foot “casitas” to the Federal government for use in Guantanamo Bay, which helped it build its factory and develop its technology. The company received that multi-million-dollar contract based on its proposal, even though the government knew they hadn’t built anything yet.

After completing that contract, Boxabl got a contract from an Arizona company to build workforce housing. Currently the firm is only building and, presumably, stockpiling its 400-square-foot casitas as it perfects its current factory and equips a second factory next door.

Learn more at www.Boxabl.com

‘Everything you need to know about the wild world of heat pumps’

Lakewood City Council pushes short-term rental ordinance approval another month

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A short-term rental ordinance has been in the works in Lakewood since 2021, which would allow Airbnb-type rentals in the city. A final vote was planned for Feb. 13, but multiple changes were made by the council causing it to need to be revisited on March 13.

The ordinance defines a shortterm rental, or STR, as being a stay of 29 days or fewer. It would require property owners to have a license for the STR, limited to one, and give notice to abudding properties that they were acquiring the license, among other technicalities such as proof of safety inspections.

The most deliberated change, of multiple, by the Council was the previous requirement that the STR had to be operated out of the primary residence of the property owner which would have restricted the ability of non-residents from investing in STRs in the city.

“We’ve moved from the large concern that the constituents had of reducing the amount of available properties for ownership for folks who live and work in the community,” Councilmember Barb Franks said in response to Shahrezaei’s motion to remove the primary residence requirement. “This would open it up to investors.”

Shahrezaei’s motion, which passed, additionally would functionally allow two STRs for one owner, as their primary residence would also be allowed to be used as a partial STR.

Councilmember Sophia Mayott-Guerrero, who also supported the motion, thought the primary residence aspect would be a sticking point, “trying to figure out the innovative solutions that put reasonable regulations and boundaries around this program, without putting undue burden on capitalism...”

A previous requirement to have a parking plan for the STR was removed as well, and a requirement of mandatory mediation with community members “harmed by STR activities” was striked out, but still to be discussed.

The ordinance will be revisited on March 13.

Lakewood City Council discussed the 2023 city budget in the first of two public hearings on the matter. COURTESY OF JEFFREY BEALL FOR WIKIPEDIA

Significant amendments were passed, more time is needed to fix legal details

‘Trying to end the fallacy of being paid in powder:’

Loveland Ski Patrol take steps toward unionization

BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ski patrollers and paramedics at Loveland Ski Area submitted a petition on Feb. 14 for a representative election to vote on unionizing as the Loveland Ski Patrol Professional Union under CWA 7781, the Professional Ski Patrols of America.

Ski patrollers at the ski area have said they face dangerous working conditions every day, but according to six-year veteran patroller Anthony Potter, less than 7% of the patrollers are year-round employees who are eligible for health insurance through work.

Most of the employees are like Michael Earles, a seasonal employee who earns an hourly wage. He works as a river ranger in the off-season to make ends meet.

Earles is currently in his second season at Loveland, but said he’s someone the rookies are looking to for answers simply because the team can’t retain many patrollers for longer than a few years.

“I’m a second year, I shouldn’t be the guy with all the answers,” Earles said. “I want to see us be able to retain our experienced patrollers.”

Potter grew up in Idaho Springs and now lives in Silver Plume. He said retaining patrollers will

make for a safer mountain, and the highly trained team should be compensated fairly.

“Our job is pretty dangerous and stressful, and we’re just trying to end that fallacy of us being paid in powder,” Potter said.

Potter has been on Ski Patrol at Loveland for six years. He makes $24.75/hour, with Emergency Medical Training and Outdoor

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Emergency Care certifications.

“My realm of specialization is in the avalanche side of things, and that honestly takes a lifetime to learn some of those skills,” Potter explained.

Potter leads avalanche mitigation efforts with explosives and ski guiding in Dry Gulch, and specializes in avalanche forecasting. Still, he faces the stigma that all ski pa-

trollers do, that they are “ski bums” doing unskilled labor.

“I would argue that we are highly skilled, as EMTs, that’s no light duty right there,” he explained. Not to mention the safe transport of patients off expert terrain in unfavorable weather conditions.

As a second-year member of the patrol, Earles makes $21.25/hour with EMT certification. He said he knows of some lift operators who come away with a higher hourly wage than he and other patrollers.

“They aren’t expected to put their physical and mental health on the line every day,” Earles said.

The patrollers stressed that their efforts towards organizing aren’t about greed, but earning a livable wage and being fairly compensated for a dangerous job.

“We’re not doing this out of malice, we have so much love for the mountain, Loveland, our team,” Potter said.

The petition was submitted with 70% support from members of the patrol and paramedics at Loveland. The next steps will include discussions with management at Loveland as to when an election could take place.

Loveland Ski Area received the notification of the petition late Feb. 14 and did not have a comment at the time of publication.

Michael Earles and a team member on patrol at Loveland Ski Area.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL EARLES

Elkstraction: Evergreen firefighters perform an ice-water rescue for a cow elk

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ice rescues in Evergreen are not common, but they do happen, even to help an elk that has fallen through the ice.

On Feb. 17, Evergreen

Fire/Rescue received a call about a cow elk who fell through the ice in a pond in Timbervale behind Hiwan Homestead Museum, and members of the department’s dive team successfully pulled her out unscathed.

The pond has an aeration system, and firefighters surmise that the elk wanted to drink some water. She walked out onto some thin ice and fell through.

“We’re skilled at this,” said EFR spokeswoman Stacee Martin. “This is not our first wild-animal rescue. We have rescued deer and elk before.”

Firefighters Doug Matheny and Chris Pace donned water rescue suits and cut a channel through the ice so the elk could move as close to the shore as possible. But the elk was tired and cold,

so she needed help getting out.

Matheny and Pace grabbed her front legs and dragged her onto the ice. After a few minutes, she got up and turned to look at the firefighters, seemingly thanking them before wandering off.

“This is one of those situations where everyone is happy that we rescued the elk, but with a wild animal, you never know what will happen,” Martin said.

Martin called Matheny the department’s animal-rescue hero since he rescued a deer who fell into Evergreen Lake and helped rescue a sleeping bear from under a deck in downtown Evergreen.

She said anyone who sees an animal, whether wild or domestic, fall through the ice should call 911 and leave the rescue to the professionals, who are trained and skilled in ice-water rescues.

“We are on that edge where the ice is going to get thinner and thinner,” she said. “Please don’t try to rescue the animal yourself. Call us. We are glad to come out.”

Evergreen Fire/Rescue firefighters Chris Pace, left, and Doug Matheny work to get a cow elk out of a pond in Timbervale on Feb. 17. PHOTOS COURTESY OF EVERGREEN FIRE/RESCUE

The elk seemed fine after being rescued from the water.

Firefighter Doug Matheny uses a chainsaw to cut a channel in the ice to help the elk get out on her own. When that didn’t work, the firefighters pulled her onto the ice before she walked o .

Man accused of killing Sheri ’s K-9 has active warrants, history of theft and DUI

forgery, theft and DUI cases. He also has a revoked driver’s license as a habitual traffic offender.

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The 29-year-old man who reportedly killed a Jefferson County Sheriff K-9 and pointed a gun at a Golden police officer was scheduled to appear in court Feb. 21.

Eduardo Armando Romero, of Lakewood, was arrested Feb. 13 for reportedly fleeing police near the Colorado School of Mines campus and shooting K-9 Graffit, who was trying to apprehend him.

Romero surrendered himself a few hours later and was held on suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty, felony menacing, motor vehicle theft and driving under the influence, among other possible charges. He was scheduled to appear in court 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Jefferson County Courthouse.

According to the arrest affidavit, police initially contacted Romero as a suspected DUI case. He fled police custody and hid near the campus, admitting later that he knew he had multiple warrants for his arrest.

The affidavit states Romero’s recent criminal history includes

Mines officials have stated Romero is not associated with the university.

K-9 Graffit, who’d been with JCSO since 2015, died at the scene Feb. 13. The Sheriff’s Office has set up various memorials in Graffit’s honor. For more information, visit jeffcosheriff.co/GraffitFund.

The Feb. 13 incident

Around 12:15 a.m. Feb. 13, a Golden police officer and a Mines campus officer found a white Jeep Wrangler blocking the roadway near 19th and Elm streets, with the driver — Romero — slumped over the steering wheel.

Police later found the Jeep had been reported stolen from Englewood in December, and the license plates were stolen out of Denver, according to the arrest affidavit.

The two officers attempted to wake Romero, who appeared passed out in the driver’s seat with the car running. He was the only occupant in the vehicle.

As one officer tried opening the door, Romero started driving the Jeep less than 10 mph westbound on 19th Street, across the U.S. Highway 6 overpass.

The two officers followed the

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Jeep, which reportedly swerved all over the roadway before coming to a stop near 19th Street and Tangent Way. They then “pinched” the Jeep in to prevent it from moving again, according to the affidavit.

Romero then started ramming the Jeep into the patrol cars. The Golden police officer broke the driver’s side window and grabbed ahold of Romero’s wrist. However, Romero slipped free and exited out the front passenger door, running eastbound on 19th Street.

The GPD officer chased him and was almost in reaching distance when Romero reportedly turned around and pointed a gun toward the officer’s abdomen. The officer dove out of the way, and Romero kept running eastbound across the U.S. 6 overpass, toward the northeast corner of the bridge.

The officers lost sight of him and called local agencies to set up a perimeter. A JCSO K-9 deputy arrived with Graffit, who began tracking Romero on the east side of U.S. 6 near 19th Street. Another JCSO deputy and the GPD officer accompanied them.

The affidavit reads: “A later review of body camera from (the accompanying deputy) shows K-9 Graffit was released into the brush Eduardo was seen entering. One gunshot is heard followed by another two shots from (the accompanying deputy). A few seconds after those shots, a dog yelp is heard.”

Romero turned himself into perimeter units around 5 a.m. Feb. 13. He hadn’t been hit by the gunfire, but was scared and confused by the incident. He was later

cleared by medical personnel and taken to the Jeffco jail.

According to the affidavit, Romero told police he didn’t recall officers contacting him near 19th and Elm streets, but did remember officers banging on his window and waking him up along Tangent Way. He knew he was in contact with police the entire time, but was “dazed and confused” while inside his car.

He reportedly said he’d smoked some marijuana before going to a bar in downtown Denver to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. At the bar, he had three margaritas and ate so much that he described it as a “food coma” in the affidavit.

After he ran and attempted to hide, he recognized a “cop dog” was coming toward him. He said the dog didn’t bite him, and denied pointing his handgun at the dog but “heard the gun fire a round.” He assumed he shot the ground, saying it got very quiet. He ran from the brush toward Elm Street and hid under an SUV for about 10-15 minutes before turning himself in.

He reportedly told officers the gun was his, saying he keeps it loaded but without a round in the chamber.

Regarding the Jeep, he said he’d bought it two weeks ago but hadn’t registered it yet. He told investigators the bill of sale should still be in the Jeep, but the affidavit claimed they didn’t find any such item.

Editor’s note: Visit jeffcotranscript.com for coverage of the Feb. 21 court appearance.

From left, Deputy Dillon Scully, Kerry DiLorenzo and his partner Gra t, Carlos Enriquez and Zach Oliver stand for a photo, March 7, 2018. Photo by Sara Hertwig SARA HERTWIG

Romero was scheduled to appear in court Feb. 21

75 couples say “I do” at Loveland Ski Area

BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In true Colorado fashion, couples skied down the mountain at Loveland to get to their marriage ceremony, only accessible by ski or board.

On Feb. 14, 12 couples got married and 63 renewed their vows at the 32nd annual Mountaintop Matrimony mass wedding ceremony at Loveland Ski Area, hosted in the Forest Meadow run area.

Couples attending the ceremony came dressed to the nines, in top hats, veils, wedding dresses and kilts, with bouquets in hand.

Barbie and Ken Leach spend winters in Dillion and are celebrating their 50-year wedding anniversary in July. e couple came to renew their vows for what they said was the fourth or fth time at Loveland.

Barbie and Ken have been skiing together for 55 years and show no signs of slowing down. ey are season pass holders at Loveland.

“We think it’s a really wonderful event,” Barbie said. “Everybody is so happy.”

Lena and John Benisch came to the ceremony to renew their vows as well. e couple has been married for 20 years, but this is their rst time at the Loveland wedding.

“It’s epic,” Lena said.

e couple met years ago in an exercise class, where they both immediately noticed each other and John asked Lena on a date. Skiing

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“John taught me to telemark ski on our rst date,” Lena said. (Telemark skiing is a technique that uses toe-only bindings and combines elements of Alpine and Nordic ski-

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After sta at Loveland facilitated a dance party with all the couples in Forest Meadow, the short and sweet ceremony was carried out. Some couples brought rings, others brought candy rings, and some just exchanged promises and kisses with their partner.

After the 75 couples said “I do” and sealed their love with a kiss, they donned their skis and boards and took to the mountain. An aprés ski party was waiting at the base of the mountain for the newlyweds and re-newlyweds.

At the party, sta at Loveland made individual wedding cakes for all the couples and had treats and sparkling cider to snack on.

Daisy Warner works at the deli and bakery at Loveland. is is her rst season working at Loveland, and her rst time taking part in putting together the wedding.

Warner worked with a team to prepare the wedding cakes and treats for the special day.

“Each piece is like its own work of art, she has spent hours getting everything ready for today and a lot of love goes into it,” Warner said of her coworker who did the baking.

After enjoying some treats and music, the couples lined up and showed o their wedding day out ts, with applause deciding who was best dressed.

e best-dressed couple was Barbie and Ken Leach, a popular couple all day. Barbie had donned her original wedding dress from 50 years ago, made for her by her mother. Ken had on a blazer, and the duo had matching red ower lapels.

e Leach couple won a honeymoon getaway in Georgetown, with a stay at Rose Street Bed and Breakfast and dinner at Coopers on the Creek, and their surprise and elation at the win was enough to warm the chilliest air on the mountain.

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Couples said “I do” and shared a special moment together on the mountain.

During the best-dressed contest, couples showed o their best moves.

The crowd was excited for the ceremony to begin on the mountain.

Many couples donned their finest wedding attire for the event.

More children consuming marijuana products

Colorado

BY HELEN SANTORO KAISER HEALTH NEWS

e number of children — especially very young ones — ingesting marijuana is rising in Colorado despite regulations meant to keep edibles out of kids’ hands, and state leaders said they have no plans to revisit those rules this year.

e number of reports the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety o ce received of kids age 5 or younger exposed to marijuana skyrocketed from 56 in 2017 to 151 in 2021. By 2021, this age group made up nearly half of all marijuana exposures — in which the drug is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin — reported to the o ce, which is part of the nonpro t Denver Health organization.

In each of those ve years, children were most often accidentally exposed by eating edibles — gummies, cookies, drinks, and other products infused with the psychoactive chemical tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC — and not by inhaling smoke or consuming the drug in other forms, like capsules or

tinctures. In 2017, 35 children age 5 or younger were unintentionally exposed to marijuana through edibles, compared with 97 in 2021. Exposures don’t necessarily mean the children were poisoned or overdosed, according to the poison and drug safety o ce.

Marijuana exposures among children are increasing nationwide, with Colorado playing a notable role in this trend. However, the federal government has yet to create uniform protocols, and Colorado health o cials haven’t conveyed any plans to revise the regulations meant to prevent children from consuming marijuana.

“Marijuana laws and regulations are regularly evaluated by lawmakers, state agencies, local agencies and the various stakeholders,” Shannon Gray, a spokesperson at the Marijuana Enforcement Division, which regulates the marijuana industry in the state, wrote in an email to KHN. “A top priority is preventing youth access and to the extent we see opportunity in rules to address youth access, we do so.”

Since legalized recreational marijuana sales began in 2014, Colorado has implemented a handful of directives to stop children from mistaking these

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How much money is being spent by chair candidates?

We will never know

BY SANDRA FISH THE COLORADO SUN

How much money are the candidates to lead the Colorado GOP and Colorado Democratic Party raising and spending? We don’t know and we won’t find out.

That’s because there’s no state law or party bylaw that requires candidates for state party chair to report their fundraising and spending, though there are campaign finance disclosure rules for people who run for city council, legislature and Congress.

The candidates are spending money, however, and some are asking others to donate. Several of the contenders have websites, are traveling across the state to visit with local party leaders and activists, and are trying to persuade party central committee members to support their campaigns through texts, robocalls and emails.

Democratic Chairwoman Morgan Carroll and Republican Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown are both stepping aside in the coming weeks, and there are multiple candidates to replace both of them. Whoever wins the contests — Democrats will select their new

state chair April 1 while the GOP will select its new leader March 11 — will have a big influence over the future direction of their respective parties. They may also be paid tens of thousands a year for their work.

Carroll estimated she spent $5,000 on a website and travel costs in her first campaign to be party chair in 2015. She was paid about $73,000 in 2022. Burton Brown said she spent about $2,000 of her own money when she ran for the job two years ago, while her opponent, former Secretary of State Scott Gessler, told The Sun he spent less than $25,000 with “a substantial number of supporters who contributed.” Burton Brown was paid about $72,000 in 2022.

This year, Tim Kubik, a party volunteer and education consultant who lives in Larimer County, aims to raise $25,000 to fund his campaign for Democratic Party chair, according to an email obtained by The Sun. A robocall delivered a similar message to prospective donors.

Kubik said he’s spending on campaign consultants and media, raising donations that are averaging $100. “Since all of my donors are family, friends, or volunteer supporters, I’d prefer not to disclose

PUC responds to Polis’ call for utility relief

Searching for answers

BY JOSHUA PERRY THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 8 discussed addressing bill price hikes in response to Gov. Jared Polis’s utility costreduction directive, but it isn’t clear what the rst steps will be.

Chairman Eric Blank said that the PUC has been tasked with a wide range of objectives to ease an affordability crisis that made consum-

ers’ utility bills 52% higher on average in December. Some consumers saw their bills double or even triple.

“Among other things, the governor has asked us to identify ways to support customers in the most dire circumstances, improve access to and the capacity of the bill assistance program, nd ways to incentivize utilities to reduce customer costs, analyze approaches for limiting bill spikes, and to expand public engagement on these issues before the

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their names, as many have donated expecting anonymity under current state law,” he said in an email.

Current First Vice Chairman Howard Chou is also raising money on his website, but said “It’s not a lot.” He hopes to print flyers and send mailers to central committee members.

Casper Stockham, one of the GOP chair candidates, tweeted Monday that the contest “is between We The People and big money.” He’s seeking donations on his website. So is Erik Aadland, who is running for state party chair after losing his 7th Congressional District bid in November. Aaron Wood, a Highland Ranch activist, isn’t asking for donations on his website as part of his chair bid. Steven Varela, of Pueblo, doesn’t have a website for his GOP chair campaign.

One state party chair candidate who said he isn’t raising money is Shad Murib, a Democrat who has worked for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper and Gov. Jared Polis. He said he wasn’t comfortable asking people for money that would go into his bank account with no disclosure of how it’s used. He is, however, allowing a friend to create bandanas for his effort.

“We’re definitely putting miles

end PUC,” he said.

Blank said he didn’t know how the PUC would take action on this directive right now, but they would continue addressing a ordability in the coming weeks.

One way the PUC can make progress is driving down base rates, Commissioner Megan Gilman said. Under the current rules, a utility seeking to add new infrastructure, such as transmission lines or a power plant, must rst convince PUC regulators that it is necessary. If PUC agrees, it issues a certi cate of public convenience and necessity to approve the request.

Once the project is in operation, the cost of the investment is passed on to consumers through an increase in base utility rates. PUC also has the power to set a return on investment rate, which determines the pro t that utility companies get from these investments. at ROI rate can contribute to higher prices as well.

Base rates have been increasing for years. Higher base rates make periods of extreme price pressure — usually resulting from high fuel costs or unusually cold weather conditions — even worse. e PUC can’t control those factors, but they can drive base rates down in the long run by limiting unnecessary investments by utility companies, Gilman said.

“What are we doing to really try to ensure that rate-payers are protected in the long run and (ensure) that those utility investments that end up being repaid by rate-payers are re-

on the truck like never before,” said Murib, whose wife is former state Sen. Kerry Donovan, a Vail Democrat.

Murib said he’d support an effort to change state law to require reporting of donations and expenditures of candidates for state party chair.

Kubik said he wouldn’t oppose requiring such disclosure, while Chou said he didn’t think campaign finance reporting is needed for state party chair contests.

“It’s a private election,” Chou said. “It’s like running for union president or Elks Lodge president.”

Gessler and Burton Brown also said they wouldn’t support requiring candidates for state party chair to report how much money they raise and spend.

“It’s not an election you can buy,” Burton Brown said in a text message. “It’s a very relationship- and issue-based race.”

Both parties are slated to finish electing county-level officers on Wednesday, with congressional and multicounty legislative district officers elected in coming weeks.

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ally the best use of that money, and the best option available?” she said. Blank said that managing base rates will be part of the discussion on a ordability moving forward. Later at the meeting, the commission also approved updates to its policy for service disconnection reporting, which now will include data on areas with the highest proportions of disconnections in order to identify geographic disparities in access to utility services. Additionally, they made plans to meet with assistance program coordinators and utility companies to improve the e ectiveness and accessibility of low-income quali ed programs.

Access to sources of assistance like the Percentage of Income Payment Program, which limits utility costs for low income families to up to 6% of their monthly income, must be improved, according to Gilman. e PUC has taken some steps already to make its process open and easy to understand, she said, but there’s still much room for growth when it comes to working in a mode that engages the public on addressing longterm a ordability moving forward.

“ is is a massive issue, to take this agency and all of the sudden try to humanize, try to improve accessibility, try to improve language access, try to improve these opportunities,” Gilman said. “By no means do we have it all gured out.”

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Antlers or horns: Need some pointers?

Soon, all of our elk and deer will start to look like females! Only a close inspection from a super-powered camera or a peek out of the living room window will reveal whether an animal is male by the presence of pedicles, the base of growth for the antlers.

ese will initially have the appearance of round wounds on the animal’s head and will heal before the antler growth process begins again. While some animals await antler buds, the horned wildlife can continue to hold their heads high on muscled necks because their head gear will not be detaching.

Although both antlers and horns consist of bone that grows from the skull, the structure of the horn has two layers. Covering the bony part of the horn is a  keratin sheath. e sheath and bone stay in place and in some species continue to grow during the life of the animal. Females also have horns but of a smaller size. Local horned wildlife include bison, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. Members of the deer family such as elk, mule deer and moose grow antlers which are shed annually. A male-only club, bulls and bucks use

Six people have died in avalanches in the United States since the snow started to y this fall. Every year, an average of 27 people —skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers — die this way.

For people who don’t venture into the backcountry in winter, the thought of potentially dying in an avalanche seems crazy. Why put your life on the line for a few minutes of fun? But most of us who ride fresh powder don’t look at it that way: We don’t consider backcountry skiing a death-defying activity.

A couple of years ago, my friend Jenna Malone, who is an avalanche educator and physician assistant in Salt Lake City, told me, “I don’t know anyone who’s stood on the top of a slope and thought, ‘Well, this is going to kill me, but it’s going to be epic powder skiing.’

“We believe that with training, planning, good decision-making, and a solid ski partner who calls us on our blind spots, we can make it safer,” she added.

In 2009, Bruce Jamieson, a profes-

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antlers for protection from predators, to portray dominant status and to impress the ladies. As it turns out, their antlers impress everyone! But males pay a price for their proud displays. Bull elk have half the lifespan of female elk  due to reduced overall health resulting from the demands of antler growth.

Age, genetics, nutrition and overall health in uence the size of antlers. Size matters, but there are more important considerations for breeding. Broken or misshapen antlers can be a sign of genetic weakness, injury or serious illness. For these reasons, elk cows have more interest in antler symmetry over size. Antler ornaments like holiday decorations or hammocks? Only the elk know if such décor adds to a bull’s appeal! e antler growth cycle beings in the spring, triggered by increasing daylight and subsequent testosterone production. As they grow,

antlers are covered by velvet which brings blood vessels and nerves to the underlying bone.

After the antlers have reached their full size, the velvet begins to dry. is process is called hardening o . Once the velvet dies, the animal rubs his head against trees or other surfaces. e velvet will come o in strings during which time the bull is “in tatters.” e antlers are then fully

grown and ready to be brandished for mating and territorial displays.

As the hours of daylight shorten, testosterone production lessens which causes the connection between the antler and the skull to weaken. e antlers eventually break away from the pedicle after the rut season concludes.

Antler castings have a role to play besides being fashioned into furniture or cut into dog chews. Dozens of species nibble on shed antlers to gain calcium and other nutrients. Deer will occasionally eat antlers to gain the minerals they lost during the growth of their own antlers.

Find a shed antler?  Be sure to check the calendar before taking it home. In 2018, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to protect winter habitat for wildlife by forbidding antler or horn collection found west of I-25 between Jan. 1 and April 30 each year.

When you see velvet antlers this spring, you can understand the toll it takes on bulls and bucks. Even though their antlers look soft and touchable, keep in mind that hard bone is just under the surface, a fact which elk will be happy to show you if you get too close!

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sor of civil engineering at the University of Calgary in Albert, Canada, took accident data collected in North America

to come up with a risk-comparison

was presented in “millimorts,” or one death per million. One millimort is the chance an average 20-year-old male has of dying from any cause on any day.

Himalayan climbing turned out to be the riskiest activity Jamieson considered, with a one in 40 chance of dying on an 8,000-meter peak, or 12,000 millimorts. Riding a motorcycle eight hours a day earned 605 millimorts, while backcountry skiing in Canada, using usual risk-reduction practices, came in at four.

Of course, not all skiers try to minimize risk. Recently, I saw a group of ve riders swooping down a steep gully, hooting and hollering as they

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ew by. e avalanche hazard that day was moderate. Still, ve people skiing a  slope like that at one time is outside normal risk-reduction practices and could have easily ended in tragedy.

Jamieson’s data is now more than a decade old, but the likelihood of being killed in an avalanche probably hasn’t changed much. It may have even lessened, considering the growing number of backcountry users in avalanche terrain that are sharing the risk.

When I started skiing in the backcountry decades ago, we would see only a handful of other people. Today, SnowSports Industries America estimates that there are more than six million backcountry riders in the United States, which puts the American avalanche death rate at less than 0.5 per 100,000. Your risk of dying in an automobile accident is one in 107.

ese statistics may be why we don’t feel like we are gambling with our lives every time we head out to ski. And in general, backcountry users consider themselves responsible

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risk takers.

We take avalanche courses to learn how to identify dangerous snow conditions. Most of us carry safety equipment: avalanche transceivers, shovels, probes, and in some cases airbags to help improve our odds of survival in a slide. We consult the daily avalanche forecast for our area. We choose our partners carefully.  Still, people die. You can argue that statistically the odds are in our favor, but that doesn’t lessen the tragedy that occurs when a glorious day of powder skiing turns into a nightmare.

Two of this year’s fatalities involved fathers triggering slides that buried and killed their sons. It’s hard to imagine anything more painful for a family.

Avalanches have been called “wicked-learning environments,” a label popularized by psychologist Robin Hogarth in 2015. A wickedlearning environment is one where the rules are unclear and feedback is often inaccurate or nonexistent. at

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Soaring utility bills provoke questions about our energy future

Colorado has had a chilly winter compared to recent decades, but the larger question triggered by the rising utility bills is how the state’s 5.8 million residents will stay warm in coming decades. I see this story as being mostly about the future of natural gas.

Utility bills from November and December that in many cases were double those of the previous year have outraged many Coloradans.

Much of the heat was vented at Xcel Energy, the state’s largest utility with 1.4 million gas customers and 1.5 million electric customers. Black Hills Energy has 192,000 customers and Atmos has 120,000 customers. Other residents are served by municipal utilities or, particularly in rural areas, burn propane.

Natural gas explained 80% of the increase on an average utility bill, according to research by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission sta . Gas prices surged, caused largely by supply disruptions caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine. Prices have now moderated, but were responsible for 34% of bill increases.

Uncommon cold explained another 30%, according to the PUC sta research. For example, temperatures at Denver’s Central Park averaged 8 de-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Sexism and lack of accountability at Lakewood City Council study session

At the Lakewood City Council study session on Feb. 6, Rich Olver, council member for Ward 4, said “Girls, it’s on you” in reference to his women colleagues. He was challenged by the mayor on his word choice and, rather than apologizing for the insult, he doubled down and refused to do so. He even implied that women should be attered to be referred to as such — “I would say that some are the opposite of o ended.”

As a constituent of Ward 4, I found it highly o ensive that my council member would refer to his colleagues in this way. It was a disrespectful, insulting and sexist comment. It was embarrassing and disappointing to hear him.

As women in professional settings, we come up against this type of insult and micro-aggression on a regular basis. Our expertise and experience are diminished by men using words that imply we are not their equal. It is completely unacceptable that a council member would refer to his colleagues in such a way. His refusal to apologize casts doubt on

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means you can’t learn, or may learn the wrong thing from your experiences. Mistakes in a wicked-learning environment can be fatal.

Venturing into winter backcountry is a classic wicked-learning environment. You can arm yourself with all the appropriate safety gear, do lots of prep work on snow conditions and terrain, and keep your eyes open for

grees colder than the year prior — which, by the way, was the second warmest since record-keeping began in the 1930s. e station was then called Stapleton Airport.

her husband was working Saturdays to pay for the higher utility bills. Others talked of lowering thermostats but were still being shocked by their bills.

For Xcel, the high bills were being paid just as company o cials informed shareholders that Colorado had delivered pro ts of 8.23% in 2022.

other utilities to hedge in the natural gas markets. ink of this as being like insurance, with an up-front cost that prevents big, big bills.

Russ Schumacher, the Colorado climatologist, says heating degrees days, a measure of the energy needed to heat buildings, rose 30% at Central Park. Xcel said its customers in Colorado used 35.5% more gas in November and 31% more in December than in the same months in 2021. It was the coldest winter in Denver in more than 20 years.

Allen Best

at’s not exorbitant. Utilities commonly do as well or better. In the compact with states, they get monopolies, score high on reliability — and never take a loss. But this had produced calls for Xcel and other utilities to get more “skin in the game.”

e broad question is whether we should, as Polis suggested, shift energy use to renewables that in theory will not be vulnerable to global price swings. One bill got preliminary nod by a House committee this week would require home warranty service contracts to allow homeowners to replace gas-fueled devices with those powered by electricity.

Some customers also started paying for Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, the week-long deep freeze, whose utilities had insu ciently hedged their contracts. ey paid through the nose, and those costs are now being passed along to consumers.

is nancial pain was evident this week at the statehouse when Gov. Jared Polis introduced several consumers. One woman said her family had commonly gone to the mountains on Saturdays, but could not now because

both his judgment and character. No matter what your personal “style” is when out in the world, when it comes to business settings such as City Council meetings, everyone should behave and speak appropriately. Although wherever you are, referring to grown women as “girls” is patronizing and o ensive. His response to emails from constituents raising his behaviour have been unprofessional and patronizing. He truly does not seem to grasp the di erence between a professional setting such as council meeting and a more personal situation.

I call on Council Member Olver to apologize to his colleagues for his disrespectful tone. ere are eight women on council, all of whom worked just as hard, probably harder, than Mr Olver to get elected. He needs to do better moving forward. After all, half of his constituents are women and deserve to also be treated appropriately.

In addition, his use of the word “girls” makes no allowances for di erent gender identities. However that is probably a whole other conversation.

Eva Frickle, Lakewood

clues. Ultimately, though, most of the information about snow stability is hidden.

Every time you ski a slope without it avalanching, you are likely to believe you made a smart decision, when in reality you may have just been lucky. Most of us have been lucky.

Molly Absolon is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonpro t dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She writes in Idaho.

Adding outrage was news that the PUC had allowed Xcel to pass along $2 million it had paid to lawyers and expert witnesses in supporting its argument for raised consumer rates. is equals the entire annual budget for the O ce of Utility Consumer Advocate, a state agency of seven people charged with representing consumers in cases before the PUC. Passing along such costs has occurred for decades or longer. Despite precedent, it’s a valid question to ask whether an imbalance exists. Polis, in his remarks at the Capitol, seemed to agree.

In the short term, we can expect legislation that will require Xcel and

ere has also been pushback to this drive to electri cation that one legislator from southeastern Colorado dismissed as consisting of “rainbows and unicorns.” at remark came during a discussion of a bill that proposed to prevent local jurisdictions from banning combustion of fossil fuels. Colorado has a sole precedent for such bans. Crested Butte last summer passed a law preventing use of natural gas in the remaining 100-some lots in that town to be developed.

Allen Best writes about Colorado’s energy and water transitions at the reader-supported e-journal Big Pivots. See more at BigPivots.com.

Speed dating events in metro Denver o er alternatives to swiping

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a ursday night in late January, dozens of people walked past displays of tarot cards and crystals towards a dim room at the back of Full Moon Books in Lakewood. A man at the room’s entrance asked them each to remove their shoes. e smell of burnt sage lled the air.

For a while, people mingled. e event was not to start until 7 p.m., and stragglers arrived until moments before the doors closed. When it was time, a woman wearing a pink velvet robe asked everyone to sit in a circle.

“For all the new people, this is where we’re all going to get naked,” the woman joked. Everyone laughed, and she continued, “ ere will be none of that. is is just a really fun, safe event.”

Danny Neifert, a facilitator of an event called Tantra Speed Date, was playing with the stereotypical understanding of the word “tantra.” For many people, the term brings sex to mind. Although tantra is a spiritual practice that includes sexuality, Neifert said it has more to do with connection.

“Tonight, for the sake of simplicity, we’re just going to swap out the word ‘tantra’ with ‘connection,’” she said to the group. “It’s about connecting to yourself, connecting to the person that’s standing in front of you, connecting to the room, connecting to the building, the soil, the snow, the stars — you ll in the blank in a way that makes sense to you.”

For the next several hours, the attendees took turns rotating from person to person, doing mindful activities with a new partner at each station. At one, a partner mirrored the others’ physical actions. Next, strangers gave each other back massages. Some stations involved speaking — about gratitude, letting go or joy — and at others, people danced.

is event is one of several forms of speed dating in the metro Denver area, where singles are stepping out of their comfort zones to nd hope,

chemistry — and maybe even love — beyond the screens and swiping of modern dating.

Paying attention

Guy Shahar is a founder of e Tantra Institute, a New York-based company that aims to help people become “better lovers” through sacred sexuality. e company teaches courses about sexuality, tantra and relationship skills, in addition to hosting events like Tantra Speed Date.

Since 2017, Tantra Speed Date has hosted over 550 events in 40 cities for attendees of all ages.

“Most of the stations are really just about (giving) people instructions that show them how to put their attention on each other,” Shahar said about the speed dating event.

In his eyes, lack of attention is the number one challenge people face in modern dating, partly because of technology and partly because of the number of potential partners.

“A hundred years ago, who could you date? e people from your neighborhood, the people around you,” he said. “Now you can date anybody in the world… You open up any of those dating apps and you could be swiping on a di erent person in less than a second.”

His speed dating event, he said, is designed to put people in situations where they must focus on each other.

“Like a mirroring exercise, right?” he said. “I’m watching you, and I’m responding to what you’re doing… My attention is on you… Getting people to bring their attentions to each other is a really beautiful way to fool them into connection and intimacy.”

Once people surrender to paying full attention, Shahar said it’s easier to tell if there is chemistry between them.

After the initial connection, Shahar said other things become important as a relationship continues.

“ at connection isn’t necessarily compatibility,” he said. “You might have an amazing connection, or let’s say amazing chemistry… but their habits might be totally not compatible with yours. If you want a sustaining relationship, then you need to nd some points of compatibility or you need to be able to work with habits.”

at being said, Shahar thinks having the opportunity to initially sense a

connection is a powerful way to see if there’s any potential with a person.

“(To) just start your relationship o with that kind of intimacy and connection just seems like a really great, really beautiful way to get yourself o on the right foot,” he said.

Is a few minutes enough?

For speed dating skeptics, it may seem improbable that a person could have any sense of real connection after an encounter that lasts only a matter of minutes.

Dr. Randi Smith, a practicing psychologist and psychology professor at Metro State University Denver, said a few minutes might not be enough to tell a lot about a potential partner –but it can show some things.

“ ere’s some really recent research that suggests that we’re able to pick up on somebody’s relationship anxiety, their attachment anxiety, in a very brief interaction,” she said. “So can we predict whether this relationship will have legs, whether it will have a future? Probably not, but we might be able to weed out some people whose anxiety might prevent them from having a good relationship with us.”

In addition, Smith said quick interactions can give people a sense of physical attraction and even immediate emotional attraction based on how it feels to talk to a potential partner.

On a deeper psychological level, she said people at speed dating events are probably thinking about reciprocity of liking. is idea is that people tend to like those who like them.

“Speed dating is very strategic, right?” she said. “You have little time, you’ve got to gure out how to make these choices, and so our brains are going into high strategic, albeit unconscious, responses. And it doesn’t make a lot of sense for a person to

Rosenblum’s company co-hosted a speed dating event at Brewability Lab in Englewood on Feb. 2.

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invest energy and interest into somebody who’s not going to reciprocate that energy and interest.”

Alex Zaborenko, who attended the January Tantra Speed Date event, said reciprocity is important to him in terms of relationship goals as well, not only attraction. As someone who is looking for non-monogamous relationships, he said online dating pro les and open communication help him nd people who have the same goals in mind.

“I don’t want or need just one magic person to connect with me on every level that I might connect with a partner,” he said. “Once I reached the conclusion, then it just felt much better that I can communicate what I’m looking for honestly and they can choose what they want to do with that information.”

Are you worth my (client’s) time?

For Abby Rosenblum, investing time and energy in the right people is part of her business model.

Rosenblum is the founder and head matchmaker at e Social: Modern Matchmaking, a Colorado-based service that also hosts speed dating events.

Rosenblum’s services focus not only on helping her clients nd potential partners, but also on building their con dence and making dating enjoyable.

“ e sad part is I think we’re almost taught that dating should be di cult, should be frustrating and should be some kind of just negative thing in your life,” she said. “So a lot of the work I do is trying to teach people that dating can actually be fun, which is a crazy concept to almost everyone.”

When setting up dates, Rosenblum looks for people with values and physical appearances that t with what her clients are looking for.

“And then the other thing I look for too (is) like, is this person ready to date?” she said. “Are they in a good place? … Because you can meet the greatest person ever tomorrow, but if they’re like, ‘I just got red from my job and I hate everything,’ you might not connect with them in as good of a way.”

Rosenblum works mainly with singles in stable careers who are looking for serious, committed and monogamous relationships. As a matchmaker, she helps lter out potential partners who do not align with her clients’ stages of life so she can ensure they are investing their time and energy in relationships that could have a future.

Rosenblum, who works mainly with heterosexual clients, often collaborates with the head matchmaker at Denver’s Cupid, a matchmaking service that works with LGBTQ+ singles.

Like Smith, she doesn’t think speed dating events are a silver

bullet for knowing if a relationship will work, but she said they can still be bene cial. Her company hosts speed dating at its events, including a single mingle that happened the rst week of February in Englewood.

In Rosenblum’s speed dating games, participants receive conversation prompts to help people learn something about their partners, from travel dreams to relationship goals.

“It’s like, ‘OK, am I curious to get to know them more?’ she said. “ at’s really the only thing you need to know after that ve minutes, because it’s hard to know anything else… What’s the harm in meeting again?”

A new hope for dating

Andrea Cunningham has been dating on and o for the past 10 years. She decided to attend the January Tantra Speed Date event when her housemate invited her because she thought it would introduce her to spiritually open minded people.

“He actually said, ‘Do you want to go to a woo-woo speed dating event?’ and my thought was ‘Oh, yeah, that might be my kind of people,’ because I’m not nding a lot of woo-woo folks on OkCupid,” she said.

At 58 years old, Cunningham is looking for someone who is compassionate, exible and open to “more heart-centered ideas,” she said.

Going into the speed dating event, Cunningham was feeling skeptical, she said. Mainly, she thought speed dating would be intimidating, but it wasn’t.

“I think maybe my whole idea about speed dating was wrong,” she said. “Maybe you’re not just awkwardly trying to talk with people 10 times in a row for five minutes. Maybe there’s more to it than that… That was welldesigned.”

After her experience (and several dates that arose from the event), she said speed dating might be giving her new hope after taking a pause from dating for a while.

“I was trying to do a little online, I wasn’t getting anywhere, I stopped,” she said. “Then this came up — it may kick me into gear again.”

Renewing excitement about dating and personal connection is a goal of many speed dating events, especially in a world where fewer and fewer people feel connected to each other.

In Shahar’s speed dating events, re-connecting is the greatest benefit and goal.

“If you are tired of feeling disconnected from the world, and you want to have a moment of connection, this is a really great way to step into that,” he said. “Is it for everyone? No, I don’t think it’s for everyone. But it is for people that are like, ‘Hey, I want to create something magical within my relationship life and my dating life.’”

Danny Neifert and her demonstration partner show an activity where partners mirror each others’ actions at Tantra Speed Date.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

Attendees chat at the Single Mingle event, co-hosted by The Social: Modern Matchmaking at Brewability Lab in Englewood on Feb. 2.

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Full Moon Books is Lakewood is one of the Tantra Speed Date venues in Colorado.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

A whole new immersive Disney world

Anyone who has fallen in love with a Disney animated lm knows one of the great joys of the studio’s work is getting lost in the astounding worlds that have been created. Now, fans of Disney can wander through many of their favorite worlds in a much more literal sense, thanks to Disney Animation: Immersive Experience.

“ is year is Disney’s 100th anniversary, so we wanted to do something that really honored all the animators,” explained J. Miles Dale, an Oscar-winning producer and creative director of the experience. “What we created is a little bit educational, a little bit entertaining, and provides access to things most wouldn’t be able to see. It all combines to give that magical experience people have come to expect from Disney.”

Created in partnership with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the Disney Animation: Immersive Experience is on display at Lighthouse ArtSpace, 3900 Elati St. in Denver.

As Dale explains it, a trip to the famous Disney archives provided a wealth of inspiration for the creative team as they put the exhibit together. Seeing the early pencil sketches of seminal moments like Cinderella’s dress transformation was awe inspiring for the team.

“It was important for us to show how these characters and worlds were created. When you see how

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Regulations state that:

• No edibles may be manufactured in the shape of a human, an animal, or a fruit.

• All edibles must be sold in child-resistant packaging.

• “Candy” or “candies” isn’t allowed on packaging.

• Advertising must not include cartoon characters, or anything else meant to appeal to children.

• The universal THC symbol (! THC) must be on all packaging and stamped on all edible products.

Data from Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety does not distinguish between incidents involving marijuana sold by licensed retailers and those involving marijuana from sources that don’t follow the state’s packaging rules, state health department spokesperson Gabi Johnston told KHN.

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it was made and who made it, you appreciate the animation more,” he said. “I love hearing kids who are inspired to be animator after seeing the exhibit. They feel the magic and see some of themselves in these characters.”

According to provided information, additional exhibit features include interactive features within the projection show that move with visitors, and custom bracelets that light up in sync with the projections and specific movements. There’s also the Gazillion Bubbles effect, where 500,000 cubic feet of galleries are filled with bubbles.

The cumulative effect is to give visitors an experience like visiting one of Disney’s famous parks — one filled with wonder and escape.

“In a way, watching a movie is a passive experience, but this is very active. You are in the movies, immersed by them,” Dale said. “The totality of the experience makes it multigenerational. I can’t really think of anything my mother, me, my kids and their kids could all go to together like this.”

Visit lighthouseimmersive.com/ disney/Denver for details and tickets. disneyimmersive.com.

When asked whether the mandates are effective, Gray said the Marijuana Enforcement Division has “observed material compliance with these regulations” among marijuana businesses.

Regulation changes could be considered, including those proposed by state legislators, Gray said. But no forthcoming bills concern edible mandates, according to Jarrett Freedman, spokesperson for the Colorado House of Representatives majority. Democrats control both houses of the state legislature.

One limitation of regulating marijuana packaging is that most children 5 and younger can’t read, said Dr. Marit Tweet, a medical toxicologist at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. And, she said, many parents don’t know how to store marijuana safely.

The state health department has worked to address this knowledge gap through its Retail Marijuana Education program, established in 2014 to teach the public about

Sadeqa Johnson brings ‘The House of Eve’ to Tattered Cover Sadeqa Johnson’s newest book, “ e House of Eve,” is a moving testament to an important truth — the more things change, the more they stay the same. An examination of racism and women’s rights in the preRoe era, Johnson blends both wit and powerful humanity to remind all of us how much work there still is to do.

In support of the book — which was selected as Hello Sunshine/ Reese Witherspoon’s February book club pick — Johnson will be stopping by at the Tattered Cover Colfax, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. She’ll be speaking with L. Alison Heller, a lawyer and author.

e event is free and no registration is required. Find the details at www. tatteredcover.com/event.

BIFF celebrates power of story in 19th season

e 19th annual Boulder International Film Festival is back for another season of brilliant lmmaking, a chef competition and much more.

Running from ursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5, the festival will be screening 66 lms from 20 countries, with 45 lmmakers and subjects in attendance. According to provided information, the event will also feature the return of the popular Adventure Film Pavilion, the CineCHEF food competition and a live recording of e Hollywood Re-

safe, legal, and responsible cannabis use. One fact sheet advises parents to store marijuana in a locked area, keep products in child-resistant packaging, and avoid using marijuana around children.

Public health officials also launched a series of marijuana education campaigns in 2018 targeting new parents and adults who influence kids’ behavior. Between fiscal years 2015 and 2020, the department spent roughly $22.8 million on those efforts.

It’s hard to say exactly how well marijuana regulations in states like Colorado are working, said Tweet. “It’s possible if those regulations weren’t in place that the numbers would be even higher.”

What’s happening in Colorado is part of a national trend. In a study published in January, researchers looked at the number of children younger than 6 who ingested marijuana edibles nationwide from 2017 to 2021. They found 207 reported cases in 2017. In 2021, that number rose to 3,054 cases,

porter’s Awards Chatter podcast with Scott Feinberg.

For those who can’t attend the screenings held at the Boulder eater, 2032 14th St., some of the lms will be able to watch as part of the BIFF at Home! virtual program, running from Monday, March 6 to Sunday, March 19.

Find the full schedule, ticket options and more at bi 1.com.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — White Reaper at Summit Music Hall

My original pick here was going to be Bruce Springsteen and e E Street Band at Ball Arena, but since tickets sold out pretty much instantaneously (at exorbitant prices, no less), let’s instead turn our attention to another great rock band that’ll be in town - Kentucky’s White Reaper. e group specializes in the kind of indie guitar rock that has unfortunately gone out of style in the last decade or so. ankfully, their latest album, “Asking for a Ride,” keeps that sonic palette going strong.

In support of the album, White Reaper will be performing at Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. in Denver, at 7:30 p.m. on ursday, March 2. ey’ll be joined by openers Militarie Gun and Mamalarky. Get tickets at www.livenation.com.

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according to data from the National Poison Data System.

The legalization of cannabis has likely played a significant role in the rise of accidental child exposures, said Tweet, a co-author of the study. “It’s more readily available and more of an opportunity for the children to get into.”

Parents may also feel less stigma nowadays in reaching out to poison centers and health clinics, she said.

To understand what factors are driving these numbers, more research is needed into marijuana regulations and the number of child exposures nationwide, said Tweet.

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Thu 3/02

Bandaid Brigade @ 7pm Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver Enjambre @ 8pm Bluebird Theatre, 3317 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver

Fri 3/03

8th Annual No Man's Land Film Festival @ 5pm / $50

Mar 3rd - Mar 4th

MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, 2644 West 32nd Avenue, Denver. aisha@no mansland�lmfestival.org, 970-765-6056

Bleak Mystique @ 7pm

Goosetown Tavern, 3242 East Colfax Av‐enue, Denver

Briana JannYne: Ruled By MercuryEP Release Party With Destiny Shynelle @ 7pm Mashroom Studios, 222 Santa Fe Dr, Denver

s e n s e s @ 7pm Globe Hall, 4483 Lo‐gan St, Denver

Forever Man BandTribute to Eric Clapton: Live @TheRose: El Loco

Fandango & Forever Man @ 7pm Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave, Golden

The New Amsterdams @ 8pm Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E Colfax Ave, Denver

Eric Martinez: Coal Town Reunion w/ Babaux & the Peacemakers and Jesh Yancy & the Highhopes @ 8pm

The Oriental Theater, 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver

Sat 3/04

Blarney on Belmar @ 12pm Belmar, 439 S. Upham Street, Lakewood. janet@see-janetwork.com, 303-8153504

High 'N' Dry: A Tribute to Def Leppard @ 6pm The King Room, Denver

Jay_Martin @ 7pm Mangiami, 5614 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Ar‐vada

Herb Ohta, Jr. @ 7pm Swallow Hill, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Mon 3/06

YouthTuber - Rooney @ 3:15pm / $176

Mar 6th - May 1st Rooney Elementary, 2200 S Coors St, Lakewood. 720-996-0894

Nathaniel Rateliff w/ Colorado Sym‐phony Orchestra @ 7:30pm

Boettcher Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver

Steve Bug: Into The Void @ 11pm Void Studios, 1790 S Bannock St, Denver

Sun 3/05

The Thorn @ 2pm Bellco Theatre, 1100 Stout Street, Denver

David Miner & The Reasons to Quit w/ Chasen Wayne & The Honky

Tonk Machine and Jack Fister @ 7pm Star Bar, 2137 Larimer St, Denver

Louser: The March of Ides tour @ 6:30pm Seventh Circle Music Collective, 2935 W 7th Ave, Denver

Tue 3/07

Sophie Holohan at Globe Hall (supporting Trousdale) @ 6pm Globe Hall Live Music and BBQ, 4483 Lo‐gan St, Denver

Ryan Hutchens at Bar AC @ 6pm Bar AC, 750 15th St, Denver

Carlie Hanson @ 7pm Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver

Prince Daddy & The Hyena @ 7pm The Oriental Theater, 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver

Pool Kids @ 8pm Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St,, Denver

Wed 3/08

Twisted Insane @ 7pm Jumbo's Sports Bar and Grill, 6111 W Col‐fax Ave Unit B, Lakewood

Bryce Vine @ 8pm Ogden Theatre, 935 E Colfax Ave, Denver

Chiiild @ 8pm Bluebird Theatre, 3317 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver

Centura Health announces its breakup with others

AdventHealth, CommonSpirit to go alone

BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

On Valentine’s Day, one of the largest hospital systems in Colorado announced that it is getting a divorce.

For more than a quarter-century, Centura Health has operated as a partnership between CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth. Centura announced that CommonSpirit Health, which is Catholic-a liated, and AdventHealth, which is a liated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, will split, with each planning to manage their respective hospitals separately.

“CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth have collaboratively agreed that they can best serve their communities and health care ministries without a partnership,” a news release announced.

Centura will continue to manage all 20 hospitals until the dissolution is nalized. e news release stated that there will not be any disruption to patient care, and the two divorcing systems said they are committed to their employees and patients during the transition.

“CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth maintain a strong relationship and are united in their commitment to the caregivers and ensuring the communities they serve have access to the best health care during and well beyond this transition,” the news release stated. e release provided few details about the split, and contained no statements by executives explaining the decision. It did not provide a timeframe for how long it will take to unwind the partnership. A Centura spokeswoman would not even conrm if this announcement means that the Centura Health name will disappear.

“We will only be issuing the release at this time,” she wrote in a text message.

Combined, Centura manages 20 hospitals in Colorado and Kansas, and it ranks as the second-largest hospital system in Colorado in terms of revenue. In 2020, Centura Health hospitals statewide brought in more than $3 billion in net patient revenue, according to a report by independent health care consultant Allan Baumgarten. at ranked it behind only UCHealth in terms of statewide net patient revenue.

In the Centura Health marriage, CommonSpirit was the heavyweight, owning 15 of the 20 hospitals. Once the partnership is dissolved, CommonSpirit will independently manage: Longmont United Hospital; OrthoColorado Hospital in Lakewood; Mercy Hospital in Durango; Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Hospital, both in Colorado Springs; St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood; St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster; St. Anthony Summit Hospital in Frisco; St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan; St. Mary-Corwin Hos-

pital in Pueblo; and St. omas More Hospital in Cañon City. e chain will also manage three hospitals in Kansas — Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses; St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City; and St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City — as well as a new hospital opening this summer in Colorado Springs.

AdventHealth owned the other ve hospitals currently part of Centura: Avista Adventist Hospital in Louisville; Castle Rock Adventist Hospital; Littleton Adventist Hospital; Parker Adventist Hospital; and Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver.

Baumgarten, the health care consultant, said the news reminded him of a similar breakup that happened in Illinois in 2021, when AdventHealth and the Catholic-a liated Ascension broke up a partnership they had formed named Amita. In that divorce, Baumgarten said it was likely that the two sides disagreed about how to grow the joint company.

Centura has been around longer, though, Baumgarten said, and it was not immediately clear to him what

might be driving the split. He mentioned possible tensions over Catholic health directives, especially in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

e Catholic hospitals in the Centura system do not perform abortions and will perform sterilization procedures only rarely — something that Centura had recently re-emphasized at Mercy Hospital in Durango.

“It’s also not unusual to have disputes about money,” he added.

e news release contained no mention of what will happen with people employed directly by Centura Health, as opposed to an individual hospital. at includes CEO Peter Banko, who has led Centura since 2007.

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

The entrance to the Parker Adventist Hospital.

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Bad news: Inflation continues in Denver metro area

Good news: It’s slowing

BY SARAH MULHOLLAND COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

ere is a little bit of good news for consumers who’ve watched prices for just about everything tick up dramatically — prices are now rising more slowly in Denver as federal regulators try to keep in ation in check.

An index that measures prices for everything from gasoline and groceries to airplane tickets and housing increased by 6.4 percent in January compared to 2022, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. at’s down from an annual increase of 6.9 percent in November, the last time the rate was calculated. At this time last year, prices were surging more than 9 percent in Denver.

e trajectory mirrors the national trend, with U.S. prices up 6.5 percent in January. at’s good news for consumers that have watched the bills for everyday items grow unabated for more than a year. But still, in ation is stuck far higher than the government’s target rate of between 2 percent and 3 percent.

In the Denver region — which includes Adams, Arapahoe, Broomeld, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Je erson and Park counties — prices for a lot of things remain stubbornly high, even if they’re not rising as fast as a year

ago. For instance, fruits and vegetables cost almost 13 percent more than they did at the same time last year. And household energy bills are up more than 13 percent. On the ip side, used car prices have fallen more than 10 percent. Since November, prices for food broadly speaking are up 2 percent and used car prices are down about 4 percent.

Newly released data on spending in the U.S. shows that retail sales jumped in January, meaning people remain largely undeterred by how expensive things are. While that’s good news for the overall economy, it’s not great news when it comes to putting the brakes on in ation.

e persistent price increases mean the Federal Reserve is likely

to keep raising interest rates, making it more expensive to borrow money and slowing demand for large purchases that many people take out loans to buy. e central bank’s e orts have already slowed demand in the housing market. Home prices in Denver, Colorado’s largest housing market, are down about 1 percent since last year, after a record-setting run of doubledigit gains during the pandemic. is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

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Kevin (271681) is a five-year-old male coonhound. Those experienced with the breed will love this goofy guy who likes to sniff and explore. Kevin lived with another dog in his previous home and may appreciate a cool canine pal. At this time Foothills will only rehome Kevin to a family with children 10 and older.

With a look at the ins and outs of inflations, the Colorado Sun’s Tamara Chuang breaks down Colorado’s Q3 growth. SHUTTERSTOCK

BY TAMARA CHUANG THE COLORADO SUN

“How much does the job pay?” is no longer much of a mystery for job seekers in Colorado, thanks

to a state law passed in 2019 and enacted two years later.

Other states have followed suit in recent months, including California, Washington and soon, New York. But Colorado’s law wasn’t perfect. And now, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act is poised for an update from some of the state lawmakers behind it.

“Though the Equal Pay Act is

working well, with these additions, it will better serve workers and employers across the state,” said Sen. Jessie Danielson, a Democrat from Wheat Ridge, who was one of the prime sponsors of the original wage transparency law.

Pushback came from out-ofstate companies that didn’t ignore Colorado’s new law — they just excluded candidates from Colorado. A Commerce City engineer created a site to track violators (it’s now archived). But there was also confusion among local employers about employee promotions and whether they had to advertise the new role to outsiders.

“The complexity of the law, the confusion amongst employers, the problem of not addressing remote work situations, because they were not contemplated in 2019 when the original bill passed, needs to be addressed for the future of the workforce,” said Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber.

This bill aims to clear some of those things up. A draft shared with The Colorado Sun attempts to clarify the difference between “career progression” for existing workers versus a “job opportunity.” The latter means a current or anticipated vacancy that needs to be filled. The former is a promotion as part of that type of job. Remote jobs are not addressed in the draft bill.

Danielson said she and other advocates, which include The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, have met with interested parties since spring to suss out their differences. But their attempts to water down or remove protections for Coloradans who work remotely for out-of-state companies only threatens pay equity, especially for women.

“Excluding remote workers from the protections of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act would negatively impact a valued and critical part of our workforce,” she

said.

Impact of the Equal Pay law

When introduced four years ago, Colorado’s Equal Pay law sought to equalize pay for substantially similar work. It stemmed from data showing that women and people of color often earn much less than their white or male colleagues even in the same roles. In Colorado, women earned 86 cents for every $1 earned by men, according to a 2018 analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

The impact of these new policies isn’t yet known because the laws are young. It’s too soon. Existing research was deemed “not conclusive” by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

In an analysis of recent wage transparency studies, the organization found pay transparency laws help narrow the gender wage gap by reducing wage growth among top earners, who tend to be men. But, the analysis found, these laws do not necessarily increase women’s earnings. Two studies conducted in university settings found the salaries of women faculty members increased following the pay-transparency intervention. “Pay-transparency policies tend to rely on individual workers advocating for pay increases based on newly available information,” the analysis said.

But another measure of Colorado’s Equal Pay law is the impact in the United States, said Louise Myrland, vice president of programs at The Women’s Foundation of Colorado. New York City’s wage transparency law went into effect in November. Several other states, including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina are considering legislation, according to the National Conference of State Legislators. Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada and Rhode Island have implemented

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Equal Pay measure made big changes

laws similar to Colorado but they don’t require salaries to be listed.

“Colorado was the first that made a big splash and got a lot of attention for requiring pay ranges and compensation information in job postings, we’re really leading the way,” Myrland said. “Today in 2023, because several other states have followed Colorado’s lead, about one in four workers nationwide now are covered by pay transparency laws.”

The Women’s Foundation worked on the original law and new bill with lawmakers and other organizations that included the Colorado Women’s Bar Association and 9to5 Colorado, an organization representing working women. Danielson is joined by two of the three prime sponsors of the original bill, including Sen. Janet Buckner, an Aurora Democrat and Rep. Serena GonzalesGutierrez, a Denver Democrat. The fourth, Brittany Pettersen, is now a U.S. representative. Rep. Jennifer Bacon, also a Denver Democrat, is also a prime sponsor.

Equal pay stats: 631 complaints; Twitter, Lockheed fined

Complaints about the existing wage transparency law are still coming in, though activity trailed off during the year, according to the state Department of Labor and Employment. The office that oversees it, the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics, received 631 complaints about violations, which included posts that shared no wages, didn’t include a description of benefits or offered too wide of a range (ranges must have a specific bottom and top amount).

“Compared to the first four months of 2022, the average number of monthly complaints in the last four months of 2022 decreased by almost 45%,” a labor department spokesperson said.

After giving the companies the chance to correct the issue, the vast majority did. The state wound up issuing citations for just four companies in 2022. Three were fined, including Lockheed Martin and Twitter. Those cases have not been publicly disclosed yet, but will be, according to the division.

The third, SpotOn Transact, a San Francisco-based payments company, paid a $16,000 fine in July based on violations related to 33 job postings that did not include compensation for jobs that could be performed in Colorado.

New labor-related proposals have popped up just weeks into the new legislative session.

An already contentious one is House Bill 1118, the Fair Workweek Employment Standards bill. It would require employers to post worker schedules ahead of time and not penalize employees who say “no” to last-minute calls for help. And workers who do respond to last-minute schedule changes would receive a “predictability pay” bonus.

“When businesses provide workers with schedules 14 days in advance and provide at least 12 hours of rest time between shifts, it’s a win-win for employers and employees alike,”

Nina DiSalvo, policy director at Towards Justice, said in an email.

“Employees who can schedule child care, a second job or other responsibilities — plus know their income to budget to cover their bills — are happier, healthier, more productive and generate more profit for the business.”

That puts a burden on employers, so there’s strong opposition to the bill already. What about weather disruptions, asked Furman, with the Colorado Chamber. Personal employee emergencies? The bill as proposed is too punitive, she said.

“An employer can be sued for changing the schedule (without) a two-week advance notice,” Furman said. “It doesn’t contemplate a snow bomb or act of God or even just an employee that has an emergency or unintended absence. … It’s just amazing to me that they haven’t contemplated the scenarios in a state like Colorado that has such weather variations.”

So… more work to be done on this bill. It’s been scheduled for a committee meeting on Feb. 16.

Do we need more laws?

As of Jan. 27, with 62 responses to the latest What’s Working reader poll on what new laws interest you most, 37.1% support no new laws because we have too many. Another 22.6% are interested in laws related to retirement while 19.4% would perk up if there was a law that would raise their salary. Take the poll yourself at https://cosun.co/ worklaws.

The clear winner in the latest What’s Working poll about what new laws we need was “None. We have too many laws.” But at 37.1% of the incoming votes, it’s not the majority. I’m going to let this poll go for at least another week because I got jammed up this week. But here’s one suggestion:

“I would love to see a bill that lets the public see how much big companies pay their shareholders while causing consumer prices to skyrocket and keeping workers’ pay low.”

We can find out tidbits like this from publicly traded companies, which must report their profits. There’s also the CEO pay ratio law, which reveals how wages of CEOs at public companies are often many times higher than their workers (here’s a searchable list).

Two of the top three in Colorado — Liberty Latin America and Qurate Retail, where CEO-toworker pay ratios are 1,055 to 1 and 686 to 1, respectively — are linked to retired cable TV mogul John Malone.

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

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Tra cking survivor shares her journey

BY DANA KNOWLES, JULIO SANDOVAL

Mel is a mother of three, a grandmother of four, and works part time with people who are intellectually and developmentally disabled. She wants people to know that she’s more than a survivor of human trafficking.

Even though those experiences were a huge part of her life, Mel is healing and moving forward.

“This healing becomes such a big responsibility on the victims of these crimes,” explained Mel, adding that resting is often part of the process. “Sometimes you get tired of this idea that because you’re a survivor and you’ve handled (human trafficking), that you can handle anything.”

Mel, who asked that Rocky Mountain PBS not use her last name, explained how she started running away from an abusive situation at home when she was 15. Two years later, she met an older man who started grooming her. The man made Mel feel loved and special.

“He started to treat me like a princess. This man was giving me all this attention, and all this stuff, and he put a big diamond ring on my finger,” she said. “He made me feel very secure.”

Mel said the man eventually convinced her to go with him to New York City, where she was immediately put on the street and forced to prostitute herself.

“It was scary and hard. I got arrested with a bunch of other girls one night and ended up in a Bronx, New York jail.”

It was in jail when Mel realized there was no way out of her situation.

“There were so many girls that were being picked up like me. We were handcuffed together, and held in a cell all weekend together, put in front of a judge, and sent back out on the street,” Mel recalled.

Marianna Kosharovsky, the

founder and executive director of Alight, an organization that helps connect human trafficking survivors with attorneys, said traffickers are extremely savvy when it comes to targeting their victims.

“Trafficking is not about movement, it’s about profiting from someone else’s vulnerability.

Traffickers know when someone has a vulnerable moment in their life and then they figure out how can they profit as much as they can from this person,” said Kosharovsky.

Alight has an app with the idea of making it easy for survivors to find attorneys. The organization has tasked itself with providing as many free legal services as possible for survivors.

Attorneys helped Mel expunge

an old arrest warrant from the early 90s. Since 2017, Kosharovsky said Alight has helped more than 200 survivors in 33 states, as well as Washignton, D.C.

According to the U.S. Department of State, there is an average of 24.9 million trafficking victims worldwide at any given time. Defined as a crime of exploitation, human trafficking affects people of all races, ages and genders. Victims are pressured into providing labor — including sex as a form of labor — through the use of force, fraud or coercion.

“The most important thing people need to know about human trafficking is that it is (as) simple as going out on a date with someone that you’re not all that familiar with,” Mel explained.

tries with high turnover rates.

“Domestic trafficking is the majority of the trafficking. It’s not taking place in other countries and it doesn’t necessarily require someone to be bound; we pass them on the streets every day,” explained Kosharovsky.

For Mel, taking care of herself and spending time with her family is top priority. She says healing can feel like a full-time job, so selfcare is paramount.

“Every day is a healing journey, and I don’t think it’s easy; there are days I don’t want to deal with it. I get tired of being called a survivor.”

This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.

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Survivor is healing and moving forward

‘This healing becomes such a big responsibility on the victims of these crimes. Sometimes you get tired of this idea that because you’re a survivor and you’ve handled (human tra cking), that you can handle anything..’ Mel

Vitamins not always helpful in preventing heart disease

A healthy diet is better

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Vitamins and supplements are not the best way to lower your risk of heart disease, instead Cardiologist Dr. Je Park says eating in moderation and nutritious foods is the most bene cial.

According to Park, of Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates at e Medical Center of Aurora, aIS vitamins can help the body but they can also be harmful as there are also toxicities.

“If vitamins were universally acceptable to improve heart health, then I believe that there would be a strong push for the FDA to approve these and say, everyone with heart disease should be on these vitamins, these supplements,” said Park. “But there’s never going to be that push.” e risk of heart disease is not strictly determined by the food one consumes. Rick factors also include environment and genetics.

Park says people need to realize there are a lot of lters in supplements and people don’t always know what’s in them.

Vitamins and supplements can be seen as alternatives to modern medicine but the unknown of what exactly is in pills can have an a ect on the body.

“Without some form of regulation, and if you don’t know what those pills are lled with, right?” said Park.

“And so, the actual vitamin itself might be safe, but the stu that’s in it with it, you have no idea about.”

A 2018 publication of Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes concluded multivitamins do not reduce cardiovascular disease, heart attacks or strokes.

In addition, John Hopkins researchers - including Dr. Edgar R. Miller III, say consuming too much of certain vitamins can be harmful.

“Too much calcium and vitamin D

are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease,” Miller said in the John Hopkins article.

Food and proper nutrients is the best way to manage heart health.

Park said breaking habits is stressful and eating a healthy diet is becoming expensive, which is why moderation is important.

e American Heart Association suggests getting adequate nutrients through a variety of foods in moderation instead of supplements.

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are an exception as they have been associated with decreased risk of heart disease.

“When I see patients for the rst time and a lot of them do have a lot of comorbid conditions, metabolic syndrome, they’re obese, they have diabetes and it’s a matter of if they’ve had bad habits for a long period of time,” said Park.

Park says that it is a team e ort.

“I can’t change how you work, what kind of foods you’re accessible to,” said Park. “But the only advice I can give you is that you can do those things but in moderation.”

A nutritious diet is more e ective in treating heart disease than taking vitamins and supplements.

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Pomona captures 5th straight team title in record-setting form

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Pomona’s wrestling machine steamrolled to its fth straight Class 5A boys state team championship Feb. 19 at Ball Arena.  e Panthers broke their teampoint record of 256.5 points set last season. It was Pomona’s 10th overall state wrestling team title and seventh over the past eight seasons.

“I thought we would,” Pomona coach Sam Federico said when asked if he thought the Panthers would have another record-breaking state tournament. “Our freshmen are really good and we have some great leadership with our seniors.”

Pomona racked up 278.5 points while sending a program record nine wrestlers — Zaidyn Quinonez (106), Derek Barrow (120), Mark Cardenas (126), Jakob Romero (138), Kalob Ybarra (144), Vincent Cabral (150), Dante Hutchings (165), Jose Rosales (215) and Adrian Arellano (285) — to the championship bouts.

Holly holds the record for most individual state champs in a single state tournament. e Wildcats had seven state champions back in 1972.

Pomona captured ve individual championships. Freshmen Quinonez, Barrow and Ybarra, along with seniors Cabral and Rosales all won individual state titles.

“It is a blessing to be apart of this team,” Cabral said. “When I came to Pomona I knew I had to work hard just to make the line-up, let alone win a state title. It is amazing to have an environment with everyone around you to have the same mindset.”

Cabral placed 6th as a freshman, could crack the varsity line-up and wrestled JV as a sophomore and placed third last year.

“It feels amazing. I’ve worked for it since I was a little kid,” Cabral said after winning the 150-pound title. “I would come watch the (state) tournament and I could just image myself getting my hand raised. Now it is nally here and it feels amazing.”

Pomona had a good mix of upperclassmen and youngsters in the nals. e Panthers had four seniors, three freshmen, along with one junior and one sophomore. Pomona placed all 13 wrestlers it quali ed for the state tournament with a pair of third places, along with a fourth and sixth place nisher during the consolation matches that nished up in the afternoon at Ball Arena.

“We knew our freshman class was a strong class coming in,” Barrows said of the seven freshmen who made varsity this year. “We knew if we would win our matches we would win the state title easy.”

ere is already a mindset that Quinonez, Barrow and Ybarra have a chance to join the exclusive 4-timer club three years from now.

“We talk about it for sure,” Barrows said of the opportunity to become

144-pound

a 4-time state champion and nish o as a senior in three years with Pomona having won 8 straight team titles. “It is de ntely good to just focus on next year. We are looking for three 4-timers our senior year.” Rosales, who had wrestled up to heavyweight his rst three years, captured the last individual title of the night for Pomona and the rst for his career.

“It feels great. I feel like a champion,” Rosales said. “I wanted to go out, wrestle as hard as I can and get the business done.”

Chatfield continues to dominate girls tournament

Chat eld’s girls wrestling squad won its fth straight team title — 2 pilot years and 3 CHSAA sanctioned seasons —  in a tight race with Discovery Canyon and Pomona.

e Chargers nished with 133 points. Discovery Canyon took second with 128 and Pomona third with 116. Chat eld seniors Janessa George (110) and Taylor Miess (135) both picked up their rst individual state titles of their prep careers.

George had the biggest win of the night upsetting perviously undefeated Loveland senior Morgan Johnson who was attempting to win her fourth individual state title. George pinned Johnson in the rst period.

Freshman Ryen Hickey (140) locked up the team title for the Chargers with a second-period pin

Arvada West sophomore Auston Eudaly reacts after his second-period pin of Adams City senior Maximus Gutierrez in the Class 5A

third-place match Feb. 18 at Ball Arena.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Chatfield freshman Hannah Rocklin was all smiles after her consolation semifinal victory at 115 pounds Feb. 18 at Ball Arena. Rocklin placed fourth to help the Chargers to another girls wrestling team title.

Arvada West boys end losing skid before playo s

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA —It became a waiting game.

Arvada West’s boys basketball team had to wait and see if its 16-7 record is good enough to grab a top16 seed to host a rst-round game in 32-team Class 6A state tournament that begins Wednesday, Feb. 22.

“We’ve battled all year for that seed,” A-West senior Jasper Padia said after the Wildcats nished o their regular season with a 45-34 home victory over Columbine on Feb. 17. “We might not have played our greatest tonight, but we got the win. at’s all that matters at the end of the day.”

A-West was right on the bubble when it comes to getting a top-16 seed and hosting a rst-round game Wednesday, Feb. 22, for the 6A state tournament. e Wildcats came up short getting the No. 18 seed and having to go on the road to face No. 15 Fountain-Fort Carson in the opening round of the postseason.

e Colorado High Schools Activities Association released the 32-team brackets for 6A, 5A and 4A on Sunday, Feb. 19.

“ at a good question. I hope so,”

A-West coach Je Parriott said after the win against Columbine. “ ere are too many variables to really know, but we did what we had control over. I thought we played really

well defensively tonight.”

A-West held Columbine (1310, 6-6) to seven points in each of the rst three quarters. Senior Ty Afraimi led the Rebels with 11

points. Senior Levi O’Brien was shutout in the rst half before nishing with nine points on the night.

It was a far cry from what O’Brien did to the Wildcats in their rst conference meeting back on Jan. 25.

“Last game O’Brien came out hot,” Padia said referring to O’Brien scoring 26 points in the opening half in their rst meeting. “We had to make sure he didn’t come out hot and play the defense we’ve kind of gone away from the last couple of games.”

A-West fell out of contention of winning the league title with backto-back losses to league champion Valor Christian and Bear Creek. e Wildcats were in danger of heading into next week’s postseason on a 3-game losing streak.

“We just needed to turn this around,” Parriott said of ending the losing streak. “We’ve played just so poorly the last week and a half. We were able to do that tonight and get the win.”

Padia led the way with a gamehigh 13 points. Fellow seniors Zion omas (8 points) and Carson Nichols (7 points) helped close out the victory in the fourth quarter. Nichols had a big 3-point play early in the

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of Mead sophomore Ashley Booth. Pomona grabbed a pair of individual titles with junior Persaeus Gomez nishing o a perfect 20-0 season with a victory at 120 pounds.

Freshman Timberly Martinez capped o a 24-0 record with a major decision over Central of Grand Junction junior Mollie Dare.

junior

came up just short of winning an individual title. She lost to Discovery Canyon senior Jainda Garcia in the 145-pound championship.

Je erson picks up another individual title

Je erson sophomore Samuel Rosales won the Saints 10th individual state title in the program’s history Feb. 18 at Ball Arena.

After losing in his state championship bout last season, Rosales dominated Centauri junior Riley Valdez in the Class 3A 120-pound match.

e sophomore took a 16-8 major decision.

“It felt great,” Rosales said. “I put a lot of hard work in. I went after it. I just wanted to make my family proud.”

Je erson nished 18th in the team standings with 41.5 points,

but Saints’ coach Oscar Fonseca is excited about how young his team is with plenty of returning wrestlers next season.

“We’ll have ve returning state quali er coming back next year with two state placers,” Fonseca said.

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

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Pomona freshman Zaidyn Quinonez reacts after defeating Eaglecrest junior Adonias Cantu 7-5 in the Class 5A 106-pound championship bout Feb. 18 at Ball Arena. The Panthers had three freshmen — Quinonez, Derek Barrow (120) and Kalob Ybarra (144) — win individual state championship titles.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arvada West sophomore Auston Eudaly reacts after his second-period pin of Adams City senior Maximus Gutierrez in the Class 5A 144-pound third-place match Feb. 18 at Ball Arena.

Columbine senior Levi O’Brien (5) drives baseline on Arvada West senior Zion Thomas during the second half Feb. 17 at Arvada West High School. The Rebels and Wildcats both made the 32-team field for the Class 6A state tournament that begins Wednesday, Feb. 22.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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fourth quarter that pushed AWest’s lead to 32-21. omas scored six points in the nal quarter.

“I loved his energy tonight. He always plays hard,” Parriott said of omas. “He just had an energy tonight that was contagious with the guys.”

A-West honored its four seniors — Ethan Kerstiens, Nichols, Padia and omas — before the game. e Wildcats hope their four seniors will get one more game on A-West’s home court.

“Senior Night played a big role

in it,” Padia said of the emotion of possibility the last game on the Wildcats’ home court. “But at the end of the day it was just another game where we needed to get the win to secure our seed and second-place in league.”

A-West and rival Ralston Valley (16-7, 7-4) nished 3 games behind conference champion Valor Christian (16-7, 11-1).

“Winning 16 games and having the chance to host a rst-round playo game, nishing (tied) for second in the league,” Parriott said. “I’m really proud of these guys.”

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

rvada West senior Jasper Padia (21) looks for an open teammate during the first half in the regular-season finale for the Wildcats and the visiting Columbine Rebels on Feb. 17. Arvada West won 45-34.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Columbine girls hoops has 4th quarter run to down A-West

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARVADA — Columbine senior Araya Ogden looked as comfortable on the basketball court Feb. 17 as she does on the softball diamond. Ogden — Columbine’s ace softball pitcher that led the Rebels to the Class 5A state championship last Fall — scored a career-high 14 points to lift Columbine to a 39-36 road victory against Arvada West.

It was the Class 6A Je co Leaguenale for both Columbine (10-13, 5-5 in league) and A-West (15-8, 7-5).

“I usually don’t take shots like that, but no one was scoring,” Ogden said of her 3-pointer in the third quarter that cut A-West’s lead to 32-24. “I had to take that upon myself to give us some energy.”

e Wildcats led for the majority of the game after jumping out to a 10-0 lead to start the game. Columbine’s rst points didn’t come until late in the rst quarter when freshman Taylor Speir drained a 3-pointer.

“ at has been who we are all year,” Columbine coach Greg Bolding Jr. said of battling back from the early double-digit de cit and turning it on in the fourth quarter. “We had some young kids who stepped up big at the end of the game. We had seniors like Araya show today that she can play a little basketball too. She put us on her back to get the win tonight.”

A-West took a 33-24 lead with 6:26

left in the fourth quarter when junior Malorie Byrne made a 3-pointer. However, Columbine went on a 13-0 run over a 5-minute span in the fourth quarter. A pair of free throws by Ogden with 43 seconds left gave the Rebels their largest lead of the game at 37-33.

“We de ntely weren’t ready when we came out,” Ogden said of A-West taking an early 10-0 lead. “But we

came back. We wanted to win more. We wanted to prove ourselves. We came out with some more energy.”

A-West sophomore Saylor Swanson ended a 6-minute scoring drought for the Wildcats with a 3-pointer to cut the lead to 37-36 with 21 seconds left. Columbine junior Emily Allison — the Rebels’ leading scorer who was held scoreless through three quarters — made

a pair of big free throws with 12 seconds left to give her nine points in the four quarter.

e Wildcats weren’t able to get o a good look at a 3-pointer in the nal seconds in an attempt to send the game into overtime.

A-West was hoping it will have a chance to host a rst-round state playo game for the second straight year. e Wildcats opened the postseason last year with a 24-point home victory against Broom eld before bowing out in the second round in a close game on the road against Regis Jesuit.

e Wildcats received the No. 16 seed and will host a rst-round game against No. 17 Legend in the 32-team 6A state tournament that begins Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Columbine advanced to the Sweet 16 last season before losing to Arapahoe. e win assured the Rebels to make the postseason eld. Columbine is the No. 24 seed and was scheduled to face No. 9 underRidge on the road Feb. 21.

“It doesn’t matter to me,” Bolding said of where Columbine is seeded.

“I think right now the state of Colorado right now is completely open. You get a team that plays for four quarters there are a lot of opportunities out there.”

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

Arvada West senior Ellie Pugliese, left, dives on Columbine senior Araya Ogden during the first half Feb. 17 at Arvada West High School. The Wildcats su ered a 39-36 loss, but still grabbed the No. 16 seed for the Class 6A state tournament that was scheduled to begin Tuesday, Feb. 21.

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FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200358

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

On December 21, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Jacob D. Hanchey and Armida Sotelo

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Pivot Lending Group Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

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August 10, 2022 County of Recording Jefferson

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2022077475

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Lot 76, Block 1, Sabell Subdivision, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

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LOT 22, WILLOW SPRINGS FILING NO. 4, CHIMNEY ROCK, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

**This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 5/13/2019 at Reception No. 2019037818 in the records of the Jefferson county clerk and recorder, Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 6291 Chimney Rock Trail, Morrison, CO 80465.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

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

Original Grantor(s)

Norman L. Dunn and Holly P. Dunn

Original Beneficiary(ies)

U.S. Bank N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association

Date of Deed of Trust

August 18, 2015 County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 31, 2015

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2015092635** Original Principal Amount $862,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $820,446.05

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.

Jefferson County Salaries

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 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/

DATE: 12/06/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Heather L. Deere #28597 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO11654

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200349

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200352

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

On December 15, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Heidi L. Bickel

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

August 17, 2019

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 27, 2019

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

2019076924

Original Principal Amount

$195,753.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$168,864.54

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 91, BLOCK 1, A REPLAT OF SAN FRANCISCO WEST SUBDIVISION NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 49-344-03-184

Also known by street and number as:

3299 South Estes Street, 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, 04/13/2023 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:2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

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: 12/15/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Alison L. Berry #34531

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

Attorney File # 22-028646

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice No. J2200352

First Publication: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200354

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

On December 15, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 181 FEET OF THE EAST 139.25 FEET OF THE WEST 496.65 FEET OF BLOCK 26, BENNET ACRES, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

110 SOUTH KENDALL STREET, Lakewood, CO 80226.

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, 04/13/2023 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: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

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: 12/15/2022

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

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, or Public Trustee

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

Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

File # 22-028861

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.

Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised

Morrison, CO 80465.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 04/13/2023 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: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

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: 12/21/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 20-024119

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

LEGAL NOTICE NO. J2200357

First Publication: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200359

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

On December 21, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Anne Weberg Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 10, 2019 County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

October 15, 2019

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

2019097051

Original Principal Amount

$263,145.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $250,676.58

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, 04/13/2023 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: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

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: 12/21/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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

Attorney File # 22-028962

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice No. J2200359

First Publication: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200350

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

On December 15, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Kelly Renee Simmons

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for American Financing Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citizens Bank NA f/k/a RBS Citizens NA

Date of Deed of Trust

April 30, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 06, 2020

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

2020050955

Original Principal Amount $405,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $389,459.49

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.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing 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 # CO21086

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200350

First Publication: 2/23/2023 Last Publication: 3/23/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200337

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) MATTHEW G. NIEMERG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 27, 2020

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 28, 2021

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

2021096564

Original Principal Amount $374,440.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $363,648.79

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 of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 426, APPLE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 5932 CULEBRA CT, GOLDEN, CO 80403-1010.

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, 03/30/2023 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/

May

This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 21, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records. Original Grantor(s)

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.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 126, BUILDING 24, SILVERTREE CONDOMINIUMS PHASE I, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR SILVERTREE CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED APRIL 23, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 84036263 AND MAP OF DISCOVERY AT SILVERTREE PHASE I, RECORDED APRIL 23, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 84036264 AND AMENDED APRIL 23, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 8403266 AND AMENDED APRIL 23, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 84036268 AND AMENDED MAY 10, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 84043285 AND ANNEXATIONS RECORDED JULY 13, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBERS 84065858, 84065860, 84065862 AND AMENDED SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 84088225 AND AMENDED DECEMBER 11, 1984 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 84114663, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 49-221-04-150

Also known by street and number as: 1250 S Flower Cir Unit C, Lakewood, CO 80232.

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

Lot 8, West Chase, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 6862 Johnson St, Arvada, CO 80004-2941.

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, 04/13/2023 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: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

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: 11/30/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009661299

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200337

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200336

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 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)

John Kelly

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

July 26, 2018

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 31, 2018

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

2018069533

Original Principal Amount

$316,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$326,124.24

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 4, BLOCK 10, NORTH ARVADA PARK

SECOND ADDITION THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

6537 Otis 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, 03/30/2023 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: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

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: 11/30/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Scott D. Toebben #19011

Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (844) 322-6558

Attorney File # 19CO00344-3

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200336

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200338

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

On November 30, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

CATHERINE NOVAK

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INTERBANK MORTGAGE COMPANY

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

January 16, 2014

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 30, 2014

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

2014007386

Original Principal Amount

$296,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$249,621.78

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 of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE NORTH 330 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1320 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 124, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 8946 S DEER CREEK CANYON RD, LITTLETON, CO 80127.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 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: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

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: 11/30/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009657214

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.

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/

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

Attorney File # 22-028837

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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

By: Jenniffer L Johnson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

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

Amanda Ferguson #44893

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO11952

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2200355

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

Original Grantor(s) Richard Mossberg

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust

30, 2020

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

On November 30, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Fred Schlott and Barbara Schlott

Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

January 26, 2004 County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 12, 2004

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

F1982678

Original Principal Amount

$100,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$75,230.58

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE SOUTHERLY 660.00 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 165.00 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 5990 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80123-3906.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

On December 15, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) David M. Langie

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for American Financing Corporation, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date of Deed of Trust September 28, 2018 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust

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 make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

UNIT 9, KIMBERLY SQUARE, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MAP FILED FOR RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 14, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 1965 IN BOOK 1777 AT PAGE 129, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1268 Reed Street, 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

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, BLOCK 54, SIXTH AVENUE WESTFOURTH FILING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as:

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, 03/30/2023 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/

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, 03/30/2023 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: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

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: 11/30/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-943711-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'

(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2007079782

Original Principal Amount $188,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $179,777.57

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 13, BLOCK 20, KIPLING VILLAS AMENDMENT NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 5932 South Garland Way, 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, 04/13/2023 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: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

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: 12/15/2022

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) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-947775-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 Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200351

First Publication: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF LAKESIDE LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, 7-Eleven Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven Store 42210H has requested the Liquor Licensing Authority for the Town of Lakeside to grant a Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer license

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council scheduled for March 6, 2023 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider Kum & Go #2299, To construct a new fueling station and convenience store with a detached fuel pump canopy where the building does not adhere to the building orientation and configuration requirement of LDC 5-1-2-6(B)(1); To construct a new fueling station and convenience store with a detached fuel pump canopy where the fueling canopy does not adhere to the required 40-foot setback from all streets in LDC 3-1-3-8(A)(3)(i); and to construct a new fueling station and convenience store with a detached fuel pump canopy where the fueling canopy does not adhere to the required site design standard of LDC 4-3-3-4(F)(2) which requires a canopy to be located behind or to the side of a building. A 0.885 – acre parcel of land approximately located at 6401 Wadsworth Byp. Members of the public may attend.

CITY OF ARVADA City Council

/s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 415771

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

LEGAL NOTICE

RESOLUTION CC23-039

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, shall be considering the adoption of Resolution No. CC23-039 regarding the 2023 Budget – February Supplementary Budget and Appropriation and shall take action on said Resolution at a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the hour of 8:00 a.m. through a hybrid meeting platform. Meetings are held in Hearing Room One in the Courts and Administration Building located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden or through a virtual WebEx platform, details for accessing the public hearing will be posted at the following website, https://www.jeffco.us/2079/Meetings-Agendas.

The proposed Resolution is available for inspection on the County’s Website at https://www.jeffco. us/779/Finance

Legal Notice No. 415774

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will be held before the Arvada City Council scheduled for March 6th, 2023 at 6:15 p.m., Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, when and where you may speak on the matter to consider a Conditional Use and Major Modification for MARSHALL POINTE, a 4.36 –acre parcel of land approximately located at the southeast corner of Marshall St and W 52nd Ave. Members of the public may attend.

CITY OF ARVADA City Council

/s/ Kristen Rush, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 415770

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

GEOS NEIGHBORHOOD

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

GEOS NEIGHBORHOOD, CITY OF ARVADA

Notice is hereby given that the GEOS Neighborhood Metropolitan District (“District”) seeks proposals from qualified compost service providers in accordance with Sections 32-1-1004(2)(k) and 1006(6), C.R.S. Services in the GEOS Neighborhood, City of Arvada, County of Jefferson, Colorado are to generally consist of the following:

Provision of compost bins (68 gallon)

Weekly compost collection

Immediate service for a minimum of three compost bins with additional, individual bin pricing toward a full community build out of 200-plus residential units. The contract term will be a total of three-years.

Inquiries about the service to be provided should be directed as follows:

Karen Gerbatsch

Phone: 201-370-1356

Email: kmgcrs@gmail.com

Sealed proposals are due by March, 23, 2023, not later than 5:00 P.M. MT to the District c/o

Jennifer Ivey, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237 or jievy@isp-law.com. Proposals not received by 5:00 P.M. MT on March, 23, 2023 will not be considered. Proposals will not be publicly opened and read. The Board of Directors of the District will consider approval of a contract at a public meeting to be held on or after March 25, 2023.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GEOS NEIGHBORHOOD METROPOLITAN

DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. 415778

First Publication: February 23, 2023 Last Publication: February 23, 2023

via electronic submission to Independent District Engineering Services (IDES); 1626 Cole Blvd, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO 80401 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., March 10, 2023. Electronic copies of the bid documents are to be sent to bcollins@ idesllc.com and wback@idesllc.com.

A description of the Work to be performed includes but is not limited to: grading, erosion control, utility installation, concrete, asphalt paving, striping and signage, and any and all other work necessary to complete the project in accordance with Contract Documents including the plans and specifications.

Interested bidders may download the digital documents for $22.00 by inputting Quest project number 8393352 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 2:00 P.M. on February 22, 2022.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

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 Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (90) day time period. Owner 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 Owner in its best interest. Owner reserves the right to accept any combination of Bids which in Owner’s sole and absolute judgment will, under all circumstances, best serve the Owner’s interests. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Legal Notice No. 415750

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 of Jefferson County, Colorado, shall make retainage release payment at 141 Union Blvd, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 on or after March 28, 2023, at the hour of 9:30, a.m. to the following:

Timco Blasting and Coatings, Inc.

200 North Main St. Bristow, OK 74010

For all work done by said Contractors in construction or work on the Candelas Community Commercial Parcels and performed within and/or for the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 in the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. This includes the Contract for Highway 72 Water Main.

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JEFFERSON CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Brandon Collins, PE

be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Project will include work for a new 8-inch sanitary sewer main including approximately:

* 695 LF of 8-Inch Sanitary Sewer Main, 2 Manholes, and 2 Sanitary Sewer Service Reconnections

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

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Bear Creek Water & Sanitation District at the email of the District Engineer, barney.fix@ merrick.com beginning February 23, 2023 at 10:00

A.M. 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. 415764

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Not consecutive publications

NOTICE is hereby given that Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 of Jefferson County, Colorado, shall make retainage release payment at 141 Union Blvd, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 on or after March 28, 2023, at the hour of 9:30, a.m. to the following:

GH Phipps Construction Companies

5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4710

For all work done by said Contractors in construction or work on the Candelas Community Commercial Parcels and performed within and/or for the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 in the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. This includes the Contract for Candelas Medical Phase 2 Concrete and Paving.

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JEFFERSON CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Brandon Collins, PE District Engineer by and for the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1

Legal Notice No. 415716

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publication Name: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

CANYON PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

CANYON PINES TRAIL PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the Canyon Pines Metropolitan District (“District”) seeks bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a natural surface trail system within the District, Arvada, County of Jefferson, Colorado (“Project”) as outlined in the bid documents.

Complete digital project bidding documents will be available for download online after 11:00

A.M. on February 16, 2023 at www.questcdn. com. Interested bidders may download the digital documents for $22.00 by inputting Quest project number 8402049 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 11:00 A.M. on March 9, 2023. Bids are due by March 16, 2023 not later than 1:00

P.M. MT to the District Engineer, IDES. Electronic copies of the bid documents are to be submitted to brandoncollins@idesllc.com and mjones@ idesllc.com. Bids not received by 1:00 P.M. MT will not be considered. Bids will not be publicly opened and read.

Public Notice

AAA Discount Storage will exercise its right of disposition, disposal, or destruction on March 09, 2023 of property Abandoned by Victor Logan, Kristen Howell, Jonathan Hernandez, Sergio Garcia, Taylor Clark, Siara Hegwood.

Legal Notice No. 415713

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 23 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

CASE NO. 2022CV030922 DIV. 5

Plaintiff: FIRST VILLA WEST TOWNHOUSE

ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation

vs. Defendants: TERI ANN GROVE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., individually and solely as nominee for, COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS; and THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Jefferson County District Court’s Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated October 20, 2022, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by First Villa West Townhouse Association (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory and contractual lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Villa West Townhouses Filing No. 1 recorded with the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder April 30, 1971 at Reception Number 417895 (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of First Villa West Townhouse Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows:

Lot 69, Villa West Townhouses Filing No. 1, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

Also known by street number as 8395 West Virginia Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226 (“Property”).

The Property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. You are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the Property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. 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.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 6th day of April 2023, at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1520, Golden, CO 80419; telephone number 303-2716580. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or to said real property in connection with this sale.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Kathryn Willard, #50236, Vial Fotheringham LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

DATED at Jefferson County, Colorado, this 8th day of December 2022.

Sheriff of Jefferson County, Colorado Regina Marinelli, Sheriff

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415601

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Published in: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030318, Division/Courtroom 15

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)

MOUNTAIN GATE AT KEN-CARYL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. BRETT MCKENZIE; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; and JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 6th day of April 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy.Suite 1520, Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and

improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $15,944.05.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated November 1, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Mountain Gate at Ken-Caryl II Condominium Association, Inc., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on June 29, 2020 at Reception No. 2020075364 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Mountain Gate at Ken-Caryl II recorded on 03/11/1994 at 94047322 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Mountain Gate at Ken-Caryl II Condominium Association, Inc., against real property legal described as follows:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 306, IN CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 8, MOUNTAIN GATE AT KEN-CARYL II (A CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY), ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON APRIL 26, 1994 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 94075829, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR MOUNTAIN GATE AT KEN-CARYL II (A CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY), RECORDED ON APRIL 26, 1994 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 94075828, IN SAID RECORDS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.;

And also known as: 7394 S. Alkire St. #306, Littleton, CO 80127

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.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999

Regina Marinelli, Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415603

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Published In: Golden Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO. 2022CV30475 DIV. 12

Plaintiff: FIRST VILLA WEST TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation vs. Defendants: WILLIAM W. WOLF; SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; UNITED RESOURCE SYSTEMS, INC.; and THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Jefferson County District Court’s Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated November 21, 2022, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by First Villa West Townhouse Association (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory and contractual lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Villa West Townhouses Filing No. 1 recorded with the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder April 30, 1971 at Reception Number 417895 (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of First Villa West Townhouse Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows:

Also known by street number as 416 South Carr Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 (“Property”).

The Property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. You are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the Property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. 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.

If the Borrower believes that a lender or servicer has violated the requirements for a single point of contact in section 38-38-103.1 or the prohibition on dual tracking in section 38-38-103.2, the borrower may file a complaint with the Colorado attorney general at (720) 508-6000, the CFPB at (855) 411-2372, or both, but the filing of a complaint will not stop the foreclosure process.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 23rd day of March 2023, at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite

1520, Golden, CO 80419; telephone number 303-271-6580. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Kathryn Willard, #50236, Vial Fotheringham LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

Published in: Golden Transcript

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

DATED December 14, 2022

Regina Marinelli Sheriff of Jefferson County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415587

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030797, Division/Courtroom 1

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)

JEWELL RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. ESTATE OF BETTYFAYE VESTA DELAROSA ZISCH; ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 9th day of March 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy. Ste 1520, Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $11,369.58.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated October 7, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Jewell Ridge Condominium Association the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on October 24, 2019 at Reception No. 2019100985 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Jewell Ridge Condominiums recorded on 07/05/1983 at Reception#83061905 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Jewell Ridge Condominium Association against real property legal described as follows:

Condominium Unit 10200C, Jewell Ridge Condominiums, according to the Map thereof filed for record with the Clerk and Recorder of Jefferson County, on July 5, 1983 as Reception No. 83061908 and Affidavit of Correction recorded July 14,1983 as Reception No. 83065240 and Jewell Ridge Condominium Phase II, recorded March 1, 1984 as Reception No. 84018947 as described in the Condominium Declaration filed on July 5, 1983 as Reception No. 83061905, and Jewell Ridge Condominium Map Phase III recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No. 84095867 and Jewell Ridge Condominium Map Phase IV recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No. 84095869, and First Supplement to the Condominium Declaration recorded March 1, 1984 as Reception No. 84010946, Second

Supplement to the Condominium Declaration recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No, 84095866 and Third Supplement to the Condominium Declaration recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No. 84095868, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.;

And also known as: 10200 W. Jewell Avenue #C, Lakewood, CO 80232

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.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999

Date: January 13, 2023

Colorado

Parkway Golden, CO 80401

CO 80223 v. Defendant: Gerold B Kraft, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject real property which is the subject of this action. Case # 23CV26

SUMMONS

To the people of the state of Colorado

To the above named defendant Gerold B Kraft.

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained by the clerk of court. If you fail to respond, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court without further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Jefferson County, Colorado, also described as:

TRACT A, VAN BIBBER BUSINESS PARK

And Schedule # 300436711

ASSURE LLC Dated 02/06/2023

Legal Notice No. 415719

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030295, Division/ Courtroom 2

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)

AXE ROOFING LLC, Plaintiff, v. FREDERICK W. HART; and THE CITY OF ARVADA, CITY MANAGER, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10:00

O’clock A.M., on the 6th day of April 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $18,419.75.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated October 31, 2022, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq. by AXE ROOFING LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, the holder and current owner of a mechanic’s lien recorded on September 30, 2020 at 2020125471 and transcript of judgment recorded on June 29, 2021 at Rec No. 2021098185 and a transcript of judgment recorded on July 19, 2021 at Rec. No. 2021107728 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The above referenced liens are for the benefit of Axe Roofing LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company against real property legally described as follows:

LOT 7, BLOCK 4, WOODLAND VALLEY FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.;

And also known as:7066 Wright Ct. Arvada, CO 80004

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.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999

Date: January 23, 2023

Regina Marinelli Sheriff, Jefferson County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 415604 First Publication: February 9, 2023

a political subdivision of the State of Colorado; DENVER MOUNTAIN PARK HOME COMPANY, a dissolved Colorado corporation; W.A. RHOADS and LEE HISTED, as the last known acting members of the Board of Directors of Denver Mountain Park Home Company; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Max S. Stich, #36782 Philip A. Goiran, #32325 Tiemeier & Stich, P.C. 1000 E. 16th Avenue Denver, CO 80218

Phone Number: (303) 531-0022

Fax Number: (303) 531-0021

E-mail: mstich@tslawpc.com

agoiran@tslawpc.com

Case No.: 2022CV31269

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

To the above-named Defendant(s) who claim or may claim an interest in the Property described in this action but whose identities are unknown after diligent efforts have been made to identify such persons.

You are summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims 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 Plaintiff’s Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

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

This is an action seeking a determination by the Court and for an entry of a quiet title decree pursuant to C.R.C.P. 105, that Plaintiff John Ross is the owner of the following described real property situate in Jefferson County, Colorado:

Parcel 1:

Lots 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37, Block 41, a subdivision of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 5 South, Range 71 West of the 6th P.M., County of Jefferson, State of Colorado; and more commonly known as vacant land.

Parcel 2:

Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38, Block 75, Mountain Park Home, a subdivision of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 5 South, Range 71 West of the 6th P.M., County of Jefferson, State of Colorado; and more commonly known as 26215 Wild Flower Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439.

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g)

(2), C.R.C.P.

Dated: February 1, 2023.

Respectfully submitted, TIEMEIER & STICH, P.C.

/s/ Philip A. Goiran Philip A. Goiran, #32325

Legal Notice No. 415672

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO Denver City and County Building 1437 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80202 Case No. 2017CV31931 Div. 269

Plaintiff: ALLEN 2575 INVESTORS, LLC, as assignee of LUIS CARLOS GUTIERREZ vs. Defendant: KISHORE K. RAMJIANI

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND RIGHTS TO CURE OR REDEEM BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution, to me directed, regarding a Judgment dated the 19th day of June, 2017, in favor of the Plaintiff, Allen 2575 Investors, LLC as assignee of Luis C. Gutierrez against Defendant, Kirshore K. Ramjiani (“Judgment-Debtor”), evidenced by a Transcript of Judgment recorded July 14, 2017, at Reception No. 2017072593 of the real estate records of Jefferson County, State of Colorado and, I am commanded to make, out of the lands, tenements, goods and chattels, owned by the JudgmentDebtor, the sum of Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars, ($30,000.00) plus post-judgment interest, continuing costs of collection, and attorneys’ fees, resulting from Denver County Court Civil Action No. 2017CV31931.

Accordingly, I have levied upon the following real property owned by Judgment-Debtor, to wit: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 25 FEET NORTH AND 50 FEET WEST OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST

TION CONVEYED TO PUBLIC SERVICE COM-

PANY OF COLORADO RECORDED FEBRUARY

17, 1958 IN BOOK 1105 AT PAGE 258, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has a street address of 3201 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 A.M., on March 30, 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Parkway Suite 1520, Golden, CO 80419, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said JudgmentDebtor, Kishore K. Ramjiani, his heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the Judgment, as evidenced by the Transcript of Judgment, plus post-judgment interest, continuing costs of collection and attorneys’ fees, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED.

A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED

PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 38-38-104 FROM A GRANTOR, LIENOR, LESSEE OR OTHER ENTITY DEFINED BY STATUTE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

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

• A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED

PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 38-38-302 FROM A LIENOR, LESSEE OR OTHER ENTITY DEFINED BY STATUTE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (C.R.S. § 38-38-103.1) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (C.R.S. § 38-38-103.2), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-4112372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Dated: December 6, 2022

Jeff Shrader JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415602

First

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially MARK ZIRINSKY 1870 S. NIAGARA WAY DENVER, CO 80224

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 CERISE ENTERPRISES L.L.C., 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 8 AND 9, BLOCK 12, WAH KEENEY PARK, AND THE SOUTH 1/3 OF LOTS 44 AND 45, BLOCK 5, WAH KEENEY PARK, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT A LOT 44 AND TRACT A LOT 45, BLOCK 5, WAH KEENEY PARK, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2009 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009 that said real estate was taxed in the name of JOSHUA TREE LANE LLC the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 21, A.D. 2013; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, CERISE ENTERPRISES L.L.C., lawful holder of said certificate, on the 30TH day of MAY 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 30TH Day of JANUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio

Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice: 415455

First Publication FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Final Publication FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

Case # 2022-089 Cert # 180163

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially; BARNEY KATCHEN, BARNEY KATCHEN TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 27, 1980, KBM COLORADO REVOCABLE TRUST, JAMES M. KATCHEN AND MARILYN BERNSTEIN, TRUSTEES, C/O JAMES M. KATCHEN 17992 E. PRINCETON PL AURORA, CO 80013

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, COLORADO LAKEFRONT LLC, Assignor of, MICHAEL CHRIS LEACH LIVING TRUST, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOT 1, BLOCK 52, ASPEN PARK, UNIT 4, AKA: 26127 PRESSLER ST., VACANT LAND

That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2018 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018 that said real estate was taxed in the name of KBM COLORADO REVOCABLE TRUST AND BARNEY KATCHEN, that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 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, MICHAEL CHRIS LEACH LIVING TRUST, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 5TH day of JUNE 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 6TH Day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2023

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice NO. 415722

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 PATRIC GALVIN 36 BEAR DR EVERGREEN, CO 80439

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 L.L.C., 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 289 TO 295 INCLUSIVE, LOTS 322 TO 327 INCLUSIVE, LOTS 329 TO 333 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 4, STANLEY PARK 1ST ADDITION, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2006 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2006 that said real estate was taxed in the name of PATRIC GALVIN the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 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 ENTERPRISES L.L.C., lawful holder of said certificate, on the 30TH day of MAY 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 30TH Day of JANUARY, A.D. 2023. Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

First Publication: FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Final Publication: MARCH 3, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: HALEY EARLS and Respondent: ASHLEY FAYE AUTUMN HOUSTON

Attorney for Petitioner: Alexandra M. Archilla Rodriguez, #51409 Johnson Law Group, LLC 2438 Research Parkway, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80929

Phone Number: 720.452.2540

Fax Number: 720.500.6087

Alexandra@johnsonlgroup.com

Case Number: 2022DR30991 Division: V VERIFIED MOTION FOR PARENTAGE DETERMINATION

Petitioner, Haley Earls (“Mother”), by and through her undersigned counsel, Alexandra M. Archilla Rodriguez of Johnson Law Group, hereby requests this Court to find that the Respondent is a legal parent to the child named in this Petition pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-4-101, et seq. In support thereof Mother states as follows:

1. Parties Information Information about Petitioner: Check if in Military Full Legal Name: Haley Earls. Residential Address:

Length of Residence in Colorado: 5 years.

Petitioner has the following relationship with the minor children: [x] Mother Father Information about Respondent:

Check if in Military

Full Legal Name: Ashley Faye Autumn Houston.

Residential Address: Length of Residence in Colorado: 5 years.

Respondent has the following relationship with the minor children: [x] Mother Father

2. Children’s Information Respondent is the parent of the following children:

Name: Present: Address: Date of Birth Taya Houston Golden, CO

3. Jurisdiction

1) The Court has jurisdiction over the Respondent.

2) The minor child lives in this County.

4. Other Adults Identify below the name and address of each person that the children have lived with over the past five years. Please identify the relationship to the children.

Name: Address (City/Sate/Zip Code):

Time Period (Month/Year):

Type of Relationship to Children

Haley Earls: 2292 Oak Vista Court Castle Rock, CO 80104:

3/2018 – 6/2022:

Mother Ashley Faye Autumn Houston: 3/2018 – 6/2022:

Psychological Parent

The following people are not parties in this matter but have:

• physical custody of the children; or • claim rights of parental responsibilities, legal custody, or parenting time.

Name of Person Address: (City/State & Zip Code)

Marshall Clark Houston, TX 77070

5. Related Court Cases

List the court cases you have participated in regarding the children: None.

List the court proceedings that could affect this case: (some examples)

• Divorce Proceedings,

• Enforcement of court orders,

• Domestic violence, domestic abuse, and protection/restraining orders,

• Termination of parental rights, and adoption cases.

Name of Court: Case Number:

State Type of Proceeding

Jefferson County District Court

Pending: CO: Dissolution of Marriage

In the last two years, has any court issued a protection or restraining order against any party in this case? (Yes or no) No.

6. Requested Relief

The parties request the Court find that Ashley Faye Autumn Houston is Taya Houston’s legal parent and for such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper.

7. Temporary Court Orders

Once the Respondent formally receives the Petition and Summons, the following orders will be in effect for 120 days. See C.R.S. § 194-105.5.

1. All parties are enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of any other party; and

2. Both parties are restrained from removing the children from the state without the consent of all parties or an Order of the Court modifying the injunction; and

3. Both parties are restrained, without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an Order of the Court, from cancelling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to the children as a beneficiary of a policy.

Petitioner acknowledges that they have read and understand the terms of these orders.

8. Verified Signature

Petitioner Haley Earls

I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of Colorado that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on the 13 day of November, 2022, at Golden Colorado .

Haley Earls Haley Earls /s/ Haley Earls (Nov 13, 2022 10:17 MST)

Petitioner’s Name / Petitioner’s Signature /s/ Alexandra M. Archilla Rodriguez

Attorney for Petitioner CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on November 14, 2022, I gave a copy of this document to the other parties by:

Hand Delivery [x] Colorado Courts E-Filing [x] Email to: Gavin@Halliganllc.com

Regular Mail, addressed to: (Name, full mail-

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 JAMES F. TAYLOR 1330 AUDUBON RD MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067

GARY MACK BRINEGAR C/O KATRINKA BRINEGAR PO BOX 5364 SALTON CITY, CA 92275-5364

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 L.L.C., 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 26 AND 27, BLOCK 1, TWIN SPRUCE PARK, AKA:

VACANT LAND,

That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2006 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2006 that said real estate was taxed in the name of JAMES F. TAYLOR AND GARY MACK BRINEGAR, the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 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 ENTERPRISES L.L.C., lawful holder of said certificate, on the 12TH day of JUNE 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 13TH Day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415754

First Publication FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Final Publication MARCH 9, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice Case # 2022-046 Cert # 170243

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 610 REILLY AVE FARMINGTON, NM 87401

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 17TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2018, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to DAVID MARSTON, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOT 16, PEARSON ADDITION, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2017 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017 that said real estate was taxed in the name of MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 17, A.D. 2021; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, DAVID MARSTON., lawful holder of said certificate, on the 5TH day of JUNE 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 6TH Day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio

Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415711

First Publication: FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Final Publication: MARCH 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice TO: COLIN GUEST

You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the District Court of Jefferson County, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 in Case 2021CV30802 entitled:

WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. v. COLIN GUEST

$2,399.57 garnished at FIRSTBANK OF COLORADO, N.A., 12345 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215

Legal Notice No. 415717

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Jeffco

Case Number 2023PR30088

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 June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tracy Renner, Personal Representative 5922 S. Versailles Street Aurora, CO 80015

Legal Notice No. 415642

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann Weber, also known as Mary A. Weber, Deceased Case Number :2023PR30103

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Anne Weber Wiemers, Personal Representative 7889 Owens Court Arvada, CO 80005

Mark Weber, Personal Representative 12574 Arlington Place Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 415650

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of HOMER RALPH HUFFMAN, a.k.a. HOMER R. HUFFMAN, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30155

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Douglas S. Holden Attorney to the Personal Representative 3851 W. 136th Ave., Unit B4 Broomfield, CO 80023

Legal Notice No. 415741

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Evelyn M. Martinez, Deceased Case No. 23 PR 30039

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of the County of Jefferson, Colorado, on or before June 26, 2023, or the claims maybe forever barred.

Kris L. Martinez, Personal Representative 360 Nueces St., #2109 Austin, TX 78701

Legal Notice No. 415776

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sherlyn Marie Bendel, a/k/a Sherlyn M. Bendel, a/k/a Sherri Bendel, a/k/a Sherlyn Marie Barton, a/k/a Sherlyn M. Barton, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31050

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Theresa M. Moore, Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives 333 W. Hampden Ave., Ste. 420-G Englewood, CO 80110-2334

Legal Notice No. 415660

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Charlotte May Boness, Deceased Case Number: 23PR073

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Wendy L Browne, Personal Representative 11536 W. 26th Place Lakewood, Colorado 80215

Legal Notice No. 415727

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary Sandra Mildenberger, aka Mary S. Mildenberger, aka Mary Mildenberger, aka M Mildenberger, aka MS Mildenberger, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR47

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

John K. Mildenberger

Personal Representative 5133 Zinnia Street Arvada. Colorado 80002

Legal Notice No. 415709

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PAMELA SIBLEY WHITEHILL, aka PAMELA S. WHITEHILL, aka PAMELA WHITEHILL, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030090

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 June 27, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Whitehill, Personal Representative 5700 S. Benton Circle Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 415458

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of THERESA A. BUNNELL, also known as THERESA ANN BUNNELL, aka THERESA BUNNELL and TERRY BUNNELL, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30089

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 June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

David L. Bunnell, Personal Representative 6734 S. Queen Court Littleton, CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 415666

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Martinez Jr., Deceased Case Number: 23PR039

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 June 09, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristen Jenkins & Robert Martinez III

Personal Representative 15685 Carob Cr. Parker, Colorado 80134

Legal Notice No.415643

First publication: February 09, 2023

Last publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Daniel Christopher Daly, Deceased Case Number: 23 PR 30087

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Melissa A. Lloyd, Personal Representative 11866 W. 85th Place, Arvada, CO 80005

Legal Notice No. 415751

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William C. Behrens, a/k/a William Carl Behrens, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30131

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rebecca R. Lawrence Personal Representative C/O Joyner & Fewson, P.C. 3100 Arapahoe Ave. Ste. 410 Boulder, CO 80303

Legal Notice No. 415720

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

****** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. *******

To all interested persons:

A hearing without appearance on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative is set at the following date, time, and location:

Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401

***** IMPORTANT NOTICE*****

Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached motion/ petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate.

Legal Notice No. 415686

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Shirley Reid, a/k/a Shirley S Reid, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31515

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Virginia A. Frazer-Abel # 34892 Frazer-Abel Law, LLC. 4704 Harlan St., Suite 250 Denver, Colorado 80212

Legal Notice No. 415739

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TERRENCE MICHAEL SULLIVAN, a.k.a. TERRENCE M. SULLIVAN, a.k.a. TERRY M. SULLIVAN, a.k.a. TERRY SULLIVAN, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30096

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the the Jefferson County District Court, Golden, Colorado, on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

EDWARD AMBROSE SULLIVAN, III

Personal Representative 782 25TH Avenue, Apartment 1 San Francisco, California 94121-3670

Telephone: 415-812-0940

Legal Notice No. 415763

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BETTY MAUS, Deceased Case Number 23 PR 30044

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before June 14, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Carrie T. Jark, Personal Representative 14344 W. Dartmouth Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228

Legal Notice No. 415697

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NORBERT JOSEPH MEVERDEN, A/K/A NORBERT JOSEPH JAMES MEVERDEN, A/K/A NORBERT MEVERDEN, A/K/A NORBERT J. MEVERDEN, Deceased Case Number 22PR31222

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 6/9/20239, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald Meverden, Personal Representative 765 Penn Court, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Legal Notice No. 415662

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Attorney: Charles J. Vanstrom, Esq., Charles J. Vanstrom, P.C.

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley Goddard, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30148

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

personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 20, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Vanda J. Black, Personal Representative

c/o 6060 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415718

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jeffrey Hudson Beeman, aka Jeffrey H. Beeman, aka Jeffrey Beeman, aka Jeff Beeman, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30181

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Johanna Beeman, Personal Representative Eric D Wollard Attorney for Personal Representative 4251 Kipling St Ste 300 Wheat Ridge CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 415768

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Nikki A. Jones, aka Nikki Jones, aka Nichola A. Jones, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30053

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 June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative William E. Jones 11532 W. Hampden Place Lakewood, Colorado 80227

Legal Notice No. 415777

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert W. Patten, also known as Robert Wendell Patten, Robert Patten, and Robert W. Patten. Sr., Deceased Case Number:2023PR30126

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard R. Patten, Personal Representative 4540 Sumac Lane Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 415732

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gary Lawrence Basher, a.k.a. Gary L. Basher, a.k.a. Gary Basher, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30158

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Broomfield County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nancy E. Basher, Personal Representative

16350 Handies Way Broomfield, CO 80023

Legal Notice No. 415670

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Clara P. Burkhart, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR045

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ward R. Snyder

Personal Representative

6627 Ingalls Court

Arvada, Colorado 80003

Legal Notice No. 415645

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Brian Richard Disney, also known as Brian R. Disney, and/or Brian Disney, Deceased

Case Number: 2022PR031519

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Benedict Ciaramitaro

Personal Representative 9380 Carr Street Westminster, Colorado 80021

Legal Notice No.415744

First publication: February 16, 2023

Last publication: March 02, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Arlene Mae Wunsch, Arlene Wunsch Deceased Case Number: 23PR044

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynette Wunsch, Personal Representative 7756 Oak Street Arvada, CO 80005

Legal Notice No. 415708

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Louis Eberhart, AKA Louis A Eberhart, AKA Louis Anthony Eberhart, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31464

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 June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

/s/ Kimberly Raemdonck Kimberly Raemdonck, Personal Representative for the co-Personal Representatives, Karen Marie Gray and Katherine Ann Blanton 2485 W Main Street, Suite 200 Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 415453

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Tara Kathleen Carney, a/k/a Tara K. Carney, a/k/a Tara Carney, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30065

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 22, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marjorie A. DeRock,

Personal Representative 7984 Inspiration Drive Parker, Colorado 80138

Legal Notice No. 415745

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Elizabeth Clark, a/k/a Elizabeth A. Clark, a/k/a Betty Clark, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30168

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy B. Cairns, Personal Representative

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

Legal Notice No. 415746

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Estate of Stephanie Marie Demott DeVries, aka Stephanie M. Demott DeVries, aka Stephanie Demott DeVries, aka Stephanie DeVries aka Stephanie Demott, Deceased

16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Chad P. DeVries, Personal Representative Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203

Legal Notice No. 415725

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023 Publisher: Golden

Estate of Jo Ann Gilbert, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR056

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court, Jefferson County 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 on or before June 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Legal Notice No. 415730

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of June Kampmann, Deceased Case Number 23 PR 035

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 June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services

By Stephanie Lambert Attorney for the Personal Representative 7000 E Belleview Ave., STE 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415753

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of VALERIE LYNN VAUGHN, a/k/a VALERIE L VAUGHN, a/k/a VALERIE VAUGHN, a/k/a VALERIE CUMMINGS, a/k/A VALERIE VAUGHN CUMMINGS, a/k/a VALERIE CUMMINGS VAUGHN, Deceased Case Number : 2023PR030116

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 June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Virginia Frazer-Abel Personal Representative

4707 Harlan Street, Ste 250 Denver, CO 80212

Legal Notice No. 415752

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sandra Lee Geist, aka Sandra L. Geist, aka Sandra Geist, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30176

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephanie Anne Riggs Silver, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 415779

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LAURA JOHNSON BURROW, aka LAURA J. BURROW, aka LAURA BURROW, aka LAURA ELLEN JOHNSON, aka LAURA E. JOHNSON, aka LAURA JOHNSON, aka LAURA ELLEN BURROW, aka LAURA E. BURROW, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR030066

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 June 27, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jarrel Burrow, Personal Representative 11090 Oehlmann Ave Conifer, CO 80433 Legal Notice

a/k/a Richard Louden, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30172

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Louden, Personal Representative

c/o Keith L. Davis, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 820 Denver, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415728

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jerry Wunsch, Deceased Case Number: 23PR43

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott Wunsch, Personal Representative 7756 Oak Street Arvada, CO 80005

Legal Notice No. 415668

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROSE MARIE TRICARICO, a/k/a ROSE MARIE E. TRICARICO, a/k/a ROSEMARIE E. TRICARICO, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31443

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 23, 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. 415772

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Zetta Rae Scheel, aka Zetta R. Scheel, aka Zetta Scheel, Deceased Case Number 2023 PR 30102

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before June 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brandon B. Houtchens Attorney for Personal Representative, Jay Dee Ellerman 801 8th Street, Suite 220J Greeley, Colorado 80631

Legal Notice No. 415450

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Wickland, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR529

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 June 09, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terry Wickland Personal Representative 30696 Whiteface Ct, Evergreen, Colorado 80439

Legal Notice No. 415457

First publication: February 09, 2023

Last publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Estate of Ruth Joann Rowe, aka Ruth J. Rowe, aka Ruth Rowe, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30098

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Willis Rowe, Jr., Personal Representative c/o Sigler & Nelson LLC 390 Union Blvd., Ste. 580 Lakewood, CO 80228 303-444-3025

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stanley B. Hornung, Personal Representative 13645 W. 67th Pl. Arvada, Colorado 80004

Legal Notice No. 415712

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William Rory Matthews, a/k/a William R. Matthews, a/k/a W. Rory Matthews, a/k/a Rory Matthews, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31371

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Theresa M. Moore Attorney for the Personal Representative Mary Marta Matthews 333 W. Hampden Ave., Ste. 420-G Englewood, CO 80110

Legal Notice No. 415665

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Todd Stephen Halaburka, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30107

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christine C. Halaburka, Personal Representative 8 Palm Avenue Los Gatos, California 95030

Legal Notice No. 415743

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Melvin W. Koeltzow, a/k/a Melvin Wilbur Koeltzow, a/k/a Melvin Koeltzow, a/k/a Mel Koeltzow, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30061

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 June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Douglas M. Koeltzow Personal Representative 14915 Lyons Ridge Drive Morrison, CO 80465

Legal Notice No. 415640

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Charles Shelton Mandril, a/k/a Charles S. Mandril, a/k/a Charles Mandril, a/k/a Chuck Mandril, a/k/a Chaz Mandril, a/k/a Chuck Casman, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30127

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Chantel M. Benish Personal Representative c/o Kelly S. Hansen Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave., P.O. Box 400 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-2219

Legal Notice No. 415724

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of TODD GIANDINOTO, a/k/a TODD M. GIANDINOTO, a/k/a TODD MICHAEL GIANDINOTO, Deceased

Case Number: 2022PR31431

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 June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Virginia A. Frazer-Abel Person Giving Notice 4704 Harlan St., Ste 250 Denver, CO 80212

Legal Notice No. 415766

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Beverly L. Rollag, a/k/a Beverly Lou Rollag, Deceased

Case Number 2023 PR 30118

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda Sue Goerke, Personal Representative

C/O Joyner & Fewson, P.C. 3100 Arapahoe Ave. Ste. 410 Boulder, CO 80303

Legal Notice No. 415721

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BENJAMIN ZUCCA, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30071

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert S. Sutton 14143 Denver West Pkwy., Suite 100 Golden CO 80401

Legal Notice No. 415698

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate of: VIRGINIA M. ROMERO, aka VIRGINIA MAE ROMERO, aka VIRGINIA ROMERO, aka GINNY ROMERO, Deceased Case Number: 2023-PR-30056

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dated this16th day of February, 2023.

RAYMOND ANTHONY ROMERO

Personal Representative to the Estate 1380 S. Reed Street Lakewood, CO 80232

Home Phone: 303-550-0710

Legal Notice No. 415729

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Billie Lee Beins, Deceased Case Number: 23PR074

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 30 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

William Beins, Personal Representative 9612 W. 75th Avenue Arvada, Colorado 80005

Legal Notice No. 415742

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Frank Bantley Leitz, III, Personal Representative 5352 S. Urban Court Littleton, CO 80127

Publication: February 23, 2023

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before June 28, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Maudra Pacheco-Dickerson

Personal Representative 7390 W. 48th Circle Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 415761

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DALLAS LEE YORK, a/k/a DALLAS L. YORK, a/k/a DALLAS YORK, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30099

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 June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Raynita Stovall, Personal Representative c/o The Damon Law Firm, LLC 4465 Kipling Street #101 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 dana@damonlawfirm.com

Legal Notice No. 415762

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christa Dorothea Katzenmeier, also known as Christa D. Katzenmeier, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30113

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Jefferson County, Colorado Probate Court on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Katzenmeier, Co-Personal Representative 7829 W. Fremont Ave. Littleton, CO 80128

Karin Ginther, Co-Personal Representative 8026 S. Langdale Ct. Aurora, CO 80016

Legal Notice No. 415726

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Alan F. Ingram, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR300000

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 June 15, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

James L. French Attorney to the Personal Representative Semler & Associates, P.C. 1756 Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80218

Legal Notice No. 415696

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

of Robert Alan Connolly, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30104

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

George D. Connolly

Representative 799 W. 111th Ave. Westminster, CO 80021 Legal Notice No. 415759

February 23, 2023

March 9, 2023

of Emma Martinez, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30097

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 June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

John Gregory Martinez

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 John Gregory Martinez

Personal Representative

Meghan Piro Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 415738 First Publication: February 16, 2023

Estate of Barbara Jane Tinucci, deceased Case Number: 2023PR34

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 June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph D. Tinucci, Personal Representative 7365 Dover St Arvada, Colorado 80005

Legal Notice No.415748

First publication: February 16, 2023

Last publication: March 02, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thelma H. Hamm, also known as Thelma Hancox Hamm, also known as Thelma A. Hamm, also known as Thelma Ardel Hamm, also known as Thelma Hamm, also known as Thelma H. Nellis, also known as Thelma Nellis Hamm, Deceased Case Number 23PR030111

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 June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon K. Rubin. Personal Representative 8369 Webster St Arvada, CO 80003

Legal Notice No. 415454

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Trust)

Estate of John E. Downing, Deceased Case Number: N/A

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda D. McPartland Personal Representative 102 Clearview Drive Downingtown, PA 19335

Legal Notice No. 415715

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All

Estate of Todd Lester Gilbert, a/k/a Todd L. Gilbert, and Todd Gilbert, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30115

All persons having claims against the above

2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 23, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Gilbert M. Roman, Personal Representative Personal Representative 11293 W. Asbury Avenue Lakewood, CO 80227 Legal Notice No. 415775 First Publication: February 23, 2023

Publication: March 9, 2023

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