Jeffco Transcript 030923

U.S. Vice President

Kamala Harris visits Arvada to speak on climate crisis

Je co homelessness stakeholders agree on cause but not action steps

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rep. Brittany Pettersen and professional rock climber Sasha DiGiulian discussed Colorado’s climate issues with the VP

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Arvada with Rep. Brittany Pettersen on climate action, highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration’s e orts to combat climate change through a “clean-energy economy.”

e March 6 discussion at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities touched heavily on water policy, as well as wild res, droughts and equity issues stemming from climate change in Colorado and the rest of the country, highlighting the Bipartisan Infrastructure law.

Lead pipes and their e ects on lower-income people who cannot

Colorado’s

PHOTOS BY ANDREW FRAIELI

a ord to replace the pipes themselves, bringing medical issues that can arise in pregnant women, children and the elderly was one example she gave, “And so the signi cance of what we are doing with the infrastructure law around lead pipes, is we’re saying, ‘ is is a public health matter, it a ects all of us,’” Harris said. “And so we are saying therefore it is in the public interest to use public resources to address it.”

e League of Women Voters of Je erson County and the Je erson Unitarian Church Community Action Network co-sponsored a virtual panel discussion on Feb. 28 to “explore what can be done in Je erson County to ease the plight of the unhoused.” is included the Mayor of Wheat Ridge Bud Starker and Je co Commissioner Tracy Kraft- arp along with various nonpro t, city and county representatives.

If there is anything that they all agreed on, it’s that everyone needs to work together. But opinions on how that translates into action di ered greatly, as do the consequences.

e current amount of people experiencing various forms of homelessness — from vehicular and couchsur ng to unsheltered on the street — is always changing, but even this varied in the panel.

Mayor Bud Starker said the city believes there to be only 250 people homeless across the county, where-

Vice President Kamala Harris sat with Rep. Brittany Pettersen and professional rock climber Sasha DiGiulian to discuss

climate issues.

as the 2022 Point-in-Time count for Jeffco, a count of people who have used shelters and are experiencing unsheltered homelessness on the first of January — considered an undercount by homeless activists as it’s done in winter, among other issues — shows there to be about 500.

A month-long count in August of 2019 showed there to be, in more detail, about 1,000 individuals experiencing some form of homelessness in Jefferson County, with 93 in Wheat Ridge alone. Starker would not elaborate on where his stated 250 number came from besides not from the 2022 PIT count.

That 2019 count also showed that 20% of Jeffco’s homeless population were sleeping in their cars.

The Colorado Safe Parking Initiative, a nonprofit represented by Linda Barringer on the panel, is an effort to make this particular form of homelessness safer and easier to escape by working with various businesses and churches across the metro area to use their parking lots at night.

Barringer said they found, across 13 “SafeLots” and 120 families, that 85% were newly homeless, and this was only serving 10% of the 2200 requests they’ve received in the past year. There are four “SafeLots” in Jeffco, one recently piloted in Lakewood.

Diverse across these groups in working toward helping resolve homelessness is what that resolving actually looks like.

According to Starker, the needed action has two sides for Wheat Ridge: helping the unhoused directly and mitigating their visual effect on the community.

“There’s the needs of the unhoused folks in our community, and how we address that population and help them become housed. And, we have the impacts their homelessness situation has on our community, which we receive a lot of complaints about,” he said.

Later he elaborated on “cleaning up” homelessness even as the city has no shelters, “the perception that it degradates some of public spaces — makes them dirtier

and more chaotic,” and that the city is allocating more staff and resources for “cleaning and maintenance on our right of way.” This includes working with CDOT and RTD, he said, “to encourage (the unhoused) to keep their facilities cleaner and really stay up with their obligations in our city.”

Kraft-Tharp’s perspective was the county being a “facilitator and funder,” acknowledging the county has no shelters itself, but “many temporary beds,” of which almost all are volunteer and nonprofit run. Until Lakewood’s recent emergency weather shelter opening of the Whitlock Recreation Center, there were no city-run shelters of any caliber either.

Another variation of resolving homelessness across the panel consists of choosing who to help.

Evergreen Christian Outreach, or ECHO, has its own services and shelter beds. Program Director

Tim Clancy elaborated in the discussion that ECHO does an interview to see if the people looking for shelter would be “successful” in the shelter, along with a criminal background check and sexual predator check.

The Severe Weather Shelter Network, the major emergency

sheltering network for cold weather the county depends upon, also does background checks for violent offenses. Pastor Ben Hensley at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, the only participant in Lakewood’s CSPI pilot program, critiqued the Network for this requirement calling the background checks a barrier so high “it’s not really an effective emergency response.”

Executive Director of Development at SWSN Lynn Ann Huizingh has told the Jeffco Transcript in the past that the background checks are meant to protect volunteers and guests from people with “violent offenses against other person in the last year.”

“We do not want to enable, we want to empower,” Huizingh has said about their temperature cutoffs, believing opening at any warmer temperatures would not “encourage people to pursue answers that would lead them off the street, and if they get too comfortable, they just don’t have any reason to try and pursue anything else.”

The panel, including Lakewood Homeless Navigator Matt Wallington, Clancy, Barringer and Douglas, did agree that the dominant

reason for homelessness is lack of affordable housing, with Douglas touting the county’s 15-Year Housing Plan.

“What was really critical last year was when we started to look at some solutions. We really realized there was a need for more plans,” Douglas said. “It’s really meant to be a place where we pull together all the plans…and put it together in a document that can really help all our policy-leaders and community stakeholders look at a roadmap over the next 15 years.”

The plan is still being developed with a panel of “community leaders,” though Douglas said that there were no people experiencing homelessness on that panel.

Ending with questions, Wallington responded to a question relating crime and mental health to homelessness by saying that only a third of those experiencing homelessness in Jeffco had any kind of mental illness, and any crimes committed were petty crimes like stealing clothes or food.

High police contact does not mean a higher crime rate either, he explained. They are simply seen more. Barringer added that the “SafeLots” actually lowered crime in the area.

Je erson County homelessness stakeholders see una ordable housing as the main cause of homelessness in the county, such as for this encampment o the Colfax corridor.

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Steps toward Je co secondary school consolidations continue

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e closure of 16 Je erson County elementary schools in November was only phase one of the District’s consolidation plan.

Phase II of Regional Opportunities for riving Schools — the consolidation plan — will focus on secondary schools like K-8s and middle schools.

e Board of Education brie y discussed the plan on Feb. 24.

Currently, criteria for this second set of closures have not been released, and according to Chief of Strategy and Communications for the District Lisa Relou, they have not been decided on either. Part of the preparation for Phase II, she said, was releasing enrollment and other data on the District’s FCB Dashboard, as they did for the elementary schools.

e choice of elementary schools for

consolidation was based generally on enrollment data and proximity to other schools, but the District said previously the criteria would be di erent for the secondary schools.

Relou presented enrollment data to the Board, pointing out that the District is keeping students it already has, even as enrollment declines evenly across all schools.

“As we’ve talked a lot about in this room, this work is a big puzzle, and we need to assess our middle schools and k-8 schools within the context of our articulation areas, and honestly, their impact on one another,” Relou said in the meeting. “And also long-term sustainability as we start to look at rejections.”

Looking towards the future, Relou said a boundary study was being planned that would look at current ar-

ticulation areas — the area assigned to a speci c school — what families want, and why they are making the school choices they are.

Board Member Mary Parker raised a concern on whether the boundary study would be nished before considerations of consolidations had to begin. Relou said certain areas can be prioritized in the study, but it will take awhile.

“I just want to make sure we’re super thoughtful,” Board President Stephanie Schooley said, pointing to the boundary study. “We have cyclical patterns, in some articulation areas more than others, of leaning in without there being any intention of action that follows that, which is incredibly frustrating.”

According to Relou, there is currently no timeline for a vote or action on Phase II.

February Statistics Show Some Stabilizing of Jefferson County’s Real Estate Market

At right is the “Market Overview” for February as published by the Market Trends Committee of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors, but it’s for the full metro area. To the right of that graphic, I have created the same stats for Jefferson County, which are pretty close to those metro-wide statistics.

The bottom chart includes one stat which the DMAR infographic omitted, and that is the median days in MLS, which fell dramatically compared to the average days in MLS.

That’s an important distinction, because what it tells us is that while there continue to be a lot of overpriced homes sitting on the MLS, there are now enough right-priced homes on the MLS to bring down the median statistic.

This is a lesson which all sellers

should take to heart — that if you price your home at or slightly below the market, you will sell your home quickly, but if you put it on the MLS at a hoped-for price that is above the market, it will sit on the MLS for a long time.

As I write this on Monday morning, these are the numbers of active Jeffco listings on REcolorado by days-on-market:

0-7 Days—150

8-14 Days—62

15-31 Days—92

32-60 Days—82

61-90 Days—25

Over 90 Days—141

We agents refer to listings that have been on the MLS over 30 or 60 days as “stale,” and those are good prospects for getting a low-ball offer accepted. Buyers can certainly be confident that they won’t encounter a bidding war for any listing that has been on the mar-

Colorado Still Doesn’t Regulate Home Inspectors, But They Must Be Licensed to Install Radon Testing Devices

By now, most home sellers and buyers should be aware that radon, a naturally occurring carcinogenic gas, is prevalent in Colorado. Every buyer’s agent should be advising their client to hire an inspector who, in addition to inspecting the home for hidden defects, can perform a radon test.

Radon, at any level, can cause lung cancer, and the EPA has established an “action level” of 4 picocuries per liter (4 pCi/l) above which mitigation is recommended. According to www.cdc.gov, the EPA estimates that radon gas is responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, about one-sixth of the 127,070 lung cancer deaths (www.cancer.org).

Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas which is a decay product from Uranium U235. It has a half-life of 3.8 days. It further decays into polonium, which is what’s harmful to your health. The final decay product is lead.

Home inspectors are still not licensed or regulated in Colorado (something I have argued for), but as of July 1, 2022, only a licensed radon professional can install an approved radon testing device as part of a home inspection, and must follow detailed instructions for doing so.

Fortunately, my go-to home inspector, Jim Camp of Metropolitan Home Inspections, obtained his radon license and gave our broker associates and me a PowerPoint presentation on the subject at a

recent office meeting. (I have linked to that file at www.GoldenREblog.com.)

Prior to licensing, any inspector could install the 48-hour testing equipment in a home and leave behind a flyer requesting “closed house conditions.” The device makes hourly measurements, so any violation of those rules would be obvious from looking at hourly variations in the measurements.

But now there are several specific procedures that must be followed, including getting signed approval from the client to conduct the test, and providing advance notice of the test to the owner or occupant.

The latter form states that closed house conditions must be initiated at least 12 hours prior to testing, not just throughout the 48-hour testing period.

Another rule is that if the basement footprint exceeds 2,000 square feet, two radon measuring devices must be installed. There are detailed instructions about where a testing device can and cannot be positioned.

Any air exchange systems, such as HVAC or evaporative cooler, must be turned off, but an existing radon mitigation system can remain on during the test.

Upon installing the radon testing device, the inspector is required to fill out and leave a “non-interference” agreement or “chain of custody” on the premises and to install door hangers on all exterior doors.

ket more than a couple weeks — unless there was a recent price reduction. You can ask your agent to send you only listings which have been on the MLS over a certain number of days if you want to avoid bidding wars and get a good deal.

Sellers need to recognize that when they overprice a home and then reduce the price to make it sell, they typically get less than if they had priced the home correctly in the beginning.

Just Listed: Golden Home With Walkout Basement

$1,595,000

This solar-powered home at 359 Canyon Point Circle was a model home for the Village at Mountain Ridge, the subdivision west of Highway 93 backing to the Mt. Galbraith Park. (There’s a trailhead to the park’s 5 miles of hiking trails within the subdivision.) The seller has made many improvements to the home since buying it in 2002, including a total renovation of the gourmet kitchen and master bathroom, plus adding 11.5 kW of solar panels which meet all the electrical needs of the home. The main-floor deck was also completely rebuilt with composite decking, metal railings and a breakfast bar for enjoying the sunrises over South Table Mountain and the City of Golden, which are visible even from the walk-out basement. A walking path near this home allows children to walk safely to Mitchell Elementary School via a pedestrian bridge that crosses the highway. To appreciate all the features of this 4,106-sq.ft. home, take the narrated video tour at www.MountainRidgeHome.com, then come to the open house this Saturday, 11 to 1.

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1214 Washington Ave., Golden 80401

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Melissa Jacobson (left), a parent from Kullerstrand Elementary, waits for the Jeffco Board of Education’s vote on whether to close 16 elementary schools. The Board voted unanimously in favor.

PHOTO BY ANDREW FRAIELI

Executive Director Olga Gonzalez of Cultivando, a health equity advocate group in Adams County focusing on the latino community, spoke beforehand and described the Suncor plant in Commerce City as a large source of pollution in the Denver area.

She pushed for more regulation so “children won’t be sacri ced for the sake of cheaper gasoline,” referencing Suncor’s $9 million settlement for repeated air quality standards violations.

Colorado itself, as of 2022, is seventh in the nation for energy production according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, being fth for crude oil production just below Louisiana. Renewables accounted for 35% of that in 2021, with wind power contributing 80% of all renewables, according to the EIA.

Gov. Jared Polis touted his administration’s 2019 plan for Colorado to be 100% renewable energy by 2040 before Harris spoke. Part of that plan focuses on growing the state’s eet of electric vehicles and infrastructure, with one piece of legislation in 2019 that authorized public utilities to provide charging stations. As of January 2022, Colorado had more than 3,500 public electric vehicle charging ports — eighth in the country, according to the EIA.

Professional rock climber and Boulder native Sasha DiGiulian also sat in on the discussion, pointing toward her experience climbing around the

country and seeing climate e ects rst-hand. She spoke on a recent trip for a woman’s rst-attempt climb, where she witnessed sporadic weather, and then came home to Boulder and was evacuated for a wild re.

Pettersen said the most urgent threat to Colorado’s way of life is the climate crisis.

She has consistently supported climate action legislation in the Colorado House and Senate, most recently in 2021 when Colorado passed over 30 bills on various aspects of energy e ciency, renewables and advances in transportation electri cation.

Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s e orts against climate change has been a “Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool,” giving real-time data on extreme weather events, as well as giving historic and future climate impact data to residents.

Two areas in Arvada were highlighted in this tool, one of which was in the 94th percentile for “fatalities and injuries resulting from natural hazards each year.” Almost half of Lakewood is highlighted, in bulk due to una ordability, but also “economic loss to building value resulting from natural hazards each year.”

Harris nished by telling how she has spoken to U.S. astronauts in the past, asking whether it changes their perspective about Earth.

“Almost to a one, they say how beautiful it is when you look at Earth from space, and how delicate it is, how fragile,” she said. “We all know some of the most precious things are fragile, and that’s why we pay special attention to take care of them. And so let’s continue to do that.”

Governor Jared Polis spoke before Vice President Kamala Harris’ discussion, emphasizing his administration’s 2019 plan for Colorado to be 100% renewable energy by 2040.

PHOTOS BY ANDREW FRAIELI

Vice President Kamala Harris touted the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as a tool against climate change.

Je co School Resource O cers may soon have mandated training

teaches ethics lessons for operating inside a school, school-related laws and handling behavioral issues.

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It takes 600 hours of training to be licensed by the State of Colorado as a nail technician — the person who does mani-pedis and applies toenail polish. As of 2022, it takes 556 hours and a background check to become a police o cer. Becoming a School Resource O cer — a sworn law enforcement o cer, usually armed and with arrest powers while working in a school — takes none.

at’s because under current state law, training for SROs is “encouraged” to be completed before being assigned to a school or within six months after. A bill being proposed by Senator Chris Kolker, a Democrat representing Arapahoe and Je erson counties, would change that suggestion to a mandate, and not just once, but annual training.

In the Colorado General Assembly, Senate Bill 23-070 was introduced on Jan. 27 and has already been amended by the Senate Committee on Education.

“ e initial concern with this was how to get a good o cer, and how do we keep a good o cer, and how do we keep them trained,” Kolker

said. e original bill focused on mandating the training on National Association of School Resource O cers, or NASRO, best practices before o cers started their assignments which current state law only encourages. is included the caveat of mandating beforehand, “or as soon as reasonably possible,” as NASRO only has one training this year in March, according to Kolker.

Je co has almost 50 SROs across the District, according to Executive Director of School Safety Je Pierson. Each, according to him, is NASRO trained.  NASRO’s basic training consists of ve, eight-hour days. According to NASRO’s course summary, it trains o cers on its concept of acting not just as a law enforcement o cer, but as a public safety educator, and informal counselor or mentor. It also

Pierson believes this mentoring aspect is crucial to building a rapport with the students, allowing o cers to answer “sometimes tough questions.”

“We get a lot of kids whose parents or families or whatever go into the system and sometimes they just have some really tough questions and they want to seek somebody out and get some answers,” he said. “A lot of time SROs serve in that purpose.”

NASRO’s “best practices” also include recommending SROs be armed, be knowledgeable in constitutional and state law and that partnering agencies create a contract with school districts laying out expectations and goals.

roughout the District, these contracts are almost all the same, set up with seven police departments across Je co including Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and the Sheri ’s O ce. Most notably, o cers are employed by their respective police departments, not the school, have complete control over their schedule within the school and have full discretion over whether to make an arrest or not in the school.

According to state law, the o cer has to inform the principal of an arrest within 24 hours.

School resource o cer training, which is currently “encouraged,” could become mandated if a Colorado state bill passes. COURTESY OF AP

A state bill could mandate training currently only “encouraged”

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TRAINING

NASRO has state-specific branches, with Colorado’s being the Colorado Association of School Resource Officers, or CASRO. President of CASRO and Sgt. at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Mark Mithuen said SROs are essential for safety in schools.

“I can tell you there are SROs covering everything from medical calls to before it gets to the situation where there’s an incident, in terms of they’re able to evacuate kids if needed, if there’s a fire,” he explained. “If there are situations where there’s a carbon monoxide leak somewhere in the school, they can make sure the students are safe and are being evacuated.”

He continued that SROs are necessary to prevent and discover “people bringing weapons and these drugs laced with fentanyl into schools, to protect kids from dying and overdosing.”

The issue of there being only one training this year contributed to the bill being amended to focus on “continuous training.”

“Continuous training keeps it fresh, and more responsive to changing needs,” Kolker said.

“With that initial class, yeah everyone needs their training, and then you’re done. Five years later you only had that one training, how are you staying up to date?”

With that change in focus, the

amendment removed the wording from generally mandating training to requiring an annual training meeting with SROs and school officials to discuss how best to respond to Safe2Tell reports, and training resources to better SROs’ “support of students and school staff.”

Safe2Tell is a youth-focused state program meant to allow students, parents, school staff and community members to anonymously report safety concerns to law enforcement, with SROs being a major part of that.

Kolker hopes annual and consistent training will also help officers be more knowledgeable about responding to these reports. He explained that a parent had told him their kids were afraid to call Safe2Tell from fear of “an officer showing up at their door in the middle of the night.”

He highlighted that officers responding to those reports don’t know how urgent it is, “so they are going to show up at 11:30, and they’re going to show up in a squad car, and they’re going to show up with all their gear on. And that can be a little intimidating.”

In January this year, the latest Safe2Tell monthly report, the top category of reports to Safe2Tell was suicide threats.

In terms of mandating the training, both Pierson and Mithuen agree that more training is always helpful, but do not agree with it being mandated. They also both don’t agree on it being required be-

fore starting an assignment, though the caveat in the current bill does resolve that.

The concern is of safety if a lack of training prevents an officer from filling an SRO gap at a school.

“I think it is important they get the training up front, but I think we all understand in the District — as the only District that has had three school shootings — if there’s an officer to fill a void where we don’t have an SRO, and they don’t have the training yet, we’d be glad to onboard them prior to getting that training as opposed to not having an SRO onboard,” Pierson said.

Mithuen believes more that a wise choice of officer for an SRO — works well with children, interested in the job — is just as important, and training is more supplementary.

The main issue brought up is that required annual training would be difficult for more rural police forces who would have to travel more often, an issue Kolker acknowledged and said is being worked on.

Without the caveat excusing an officer from being trained for the SRO position beforehand, Pierson believes it would “tie not just law enforcement hands, but tie ours up as well.”

“I think SROs can have a negative image depending on the experience in that particular district, so I think that is always the eyebrow raise when you bring up the initial SRO….,” Kolker said in response to whether there has been push back against the bill. “Again, the goal is

to provide the right training and the right resources so that we have more positive experiences.”

Some advocacy groups in Denver, such as Movimiento Poder, believe that training is not the issue, but the presence of police in schools themselves.

Movimiento Poder points to Colorado Department of Education data showing that Black students are disproportionately referred to law enforcement at school in Denver compared to their population and to the number of white students referred to police.

“You never know if someone’s there, what it is or what is not going to happen. It’s proven that SROs are essential for safety in the schools,” Mithuen said when asked about opponents to SROs in schools, pointing again to weapons, drugs, and evacuations, along with more violent situations such as school shooters, as examples of safety SROs help with.

Various studies from the University of Maryland, Brown University, University of Connecticut and more have shown little support for SROs preventing school shootings, and often arrests increase significantly, replacing school disciplinary action, again, leaning toward minority students.

“We can either do nothing, and there’s still going to be the negative, or we can try and make them better,” Kolker said. “And I think any kind of training we can receive, the ultimate goal is to make ourselves better.”

Lakewood changes political finance laws focusing on transparency and accountability

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

More parents, guardians and lower-income residents may be able to more easily run for Lakewood City Council now — or at least that was the motivation for the latest ordinance change that passed on Feb. 27 with much debate on the details.

e debate within the council was not about the parts allowing campaign funds to be used for adult and childcare, but how the application of that motivation a ects the accountability and transparency aspects of the ordinance.

“One of our major purposes here was to encourage folks who have not had the accessibility to council seats, put o either by the expense or the rigors,” Councilmember, and head of the ad hoc committee that originally presented the ordinance changes, Charley Able said.

Part of the expenses concerned was covered by the child and adult care application of funds, but Council also focused on nes, which falls under both accountability and transparency.

“ e purpose of a campaign nance piece of legislation is to help create transparency and this feels like it reduces the teeth and the ability to enact any sort of penalties on that,” Councilmember Jeslin Shahrezaei said in regards to one change that would have allowed complaints of violations to be dismissed if not decided upon within 15 days.

Another ne-focused section concerned cam-

paign committees that do not le timely reports. Originally, the City Clerk could impose a $10 ne per day for the rst ve days, then $25 for the tenth day and $50 for the eleventh through the fteenth day. A proposed change changed this to a maximum ne of $25, with Shahrezaei motioning that candidates should be held to the original, higher standards.

“Yes, we should maybe be held to a higher standard, but at the same time, we are running campaigns, banging on doors and running around in the streets raising money and doing all these other things, and somebody — not me of course — could easily forget to le for a day or two,” Councilmember Rich Olver said.

Shahrezaei’s motion did not pass, though Councilmember Wendi Strom similarly thought $25 was not punitive enough and motioned to simply change the wordage back to the original.

“I think it makes a lot of sense in the fact that I understand that something could come up, folks could get sick, but we’re the policymakers, we need to be able to follow the rules,” Mayor Adam Paul said. “ is is a serious job, and people are putting their faith in you to represent them, and I think we should be accountable to follow the rules and be able to follow deadlines and le things e ectively and e ciently.”

e wordage was reverted to the original.

Other transparency issues were attempted to be resolved by Councilmember Mary Janssen who suggested increasing contribution limits for various committees and individuals.

“I think that making these contributions higher limits may reduce dark money funding,” she said, though none of her motions to increase limits passed. So-called “dark money” or “grey money” came up multiple times as an issue of transparency

referring to large expenditures by independent expenditure committees — groups working independently of candidate campaigns, commonly buying ads.

Able called IECs one of the biggest obstacles to empowering people with lower incomes but did not support raising these limits.

“ e fact that you’re raising limits doesn’t help people who may have less money be able to run, it allows somebody to be able to take more money in a transparent way,” Paul added in support.

Further tweaks to the ordinance debated upon continued to focus on transparency, as the limit where contributions had to be disclosed was reverted back to $100 from the edited $50. e ordinance passed 9-1 with Councilmember Anita Springsteen the only opposing vote.

Lakewood City Council may pass new changes to politcal finance laws in the city.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFFREY BEALL FOR WIKIPEDIA

Fines were altered and candidates can now spend campaign funds on adult and child care

Meth remediation professionals could face more accountability with new Senate bill

The measure aims to address illegal drug laboratories

BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In light of public libraries across the state nding drug contamination in communal spaces, a woman from Evergreen wants people to know contamination could be lurking anywhere — even in homes — and that’s why she’s teaming up with State Sen. Lisa Cutter to introduce a bill that would hold remediators accountable.

In 2018, Kathi McCarty’s worst nightmare came true when she found the tenant she had been renting her beautiful mountain cabin to had been using it as a lab to cook methamphetamine. e following years of McCarty’s life would include legal and nancial struggles that would ultimately end in her selling the home, fully disclosed, for a low price.

Soon after selling, McCarty would watch the new owners go on to encapsulate the contamination inside the home after failing to remediate to state standard. en they would sell it at an exorbitant price, undisclosed to the new buyer. McCarty went on to found Meth Toxins Awareness Alliance, a group that focuses on education, resources and legislation for meth contamination. She said helping others has given meaning to her misfortune.

“Why did this happen to me? And how can I take a really jacked up situation in my own life that literally cost me over half a million dollars — let’s not sugarcoat that part of it — but put it to some really good use,” McCarty said.

Meth Toxins Awareness Alliance aims to protect renters, property owners, buyers and their loved ones from meth contamination by providing education opportunities, support and work towards governmental change.

Some of that change is happening in the form of a bill that will be introduced to the Senate on March 9 to protect homeowners and renters from the potential history of illegal drug laboratories in their homes.

e bill, presented by Colorado State Sen. Lisa Cutter, will add to current laws about remediation. Currently, the department of public health and environment certi es people who assess, decontaminate or sample properties that once were sites of illegal drug laboratories.

e bill will add a requirement that the department will inspect the work of each certi ed person once every three years. If errors are found, remedial education or decerti cation will ensue for the responsible party.

e bill also will require the department to create a public database of buildings that have been used as illegal drug laboratories. A building can be removed from the database ve years after the property has been decontaminated.

“We’re trying to look to improve what’s there, not take away what’s there, but improve, just enhance what’s already there,” McCarty said

Sen. Cutter explained why work like this is important to her.

“I’m really interested in addressing toxins in our environment to the degree that we can,” she said.

e bill will be heard by the local government and housing committee on March 9.

Kathi McCarty during remediation efforts of her Evergreen home. COURTESY PHOTOS

Kathi McCarty holding a keepsake from her home that had to be disposed of due to contamination.

Summer Camps & Programs 2023

COUNTY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Arapahoe County Libraries

Locations: Multiple locations in Arapahoe County

Website: arapahoelibraries.org

Details: Each year, Arapahoe libraries hosts a variety of reading events and gatherings to help fill the summer hours.

Jefferson County Library

Locations: Events in Lakewood, Arvada, Golden, Evergreen, Edgewater, Wheat Ridge and more

Website: https://jeffcolibrary.org/

Details: With summer coming, the Jefferson County Library system is already holding information sessions and planning events, such as the Cosmic Conversations: Telescope Highlights of the Midnight Sky in June.

Douglas County Libraries

Locations: See website

Website: www.dcl.org/camp-dcl/

Details: Choose from weeklong half-day camps at six DCL locations or full-day camps at select locations from June 5 through Aug. 4. Camps are facilitated by subject matter experts and supported by trained staff and volunteers. Camp themes include science, robotics, creative arts, LEGOs, cooking and baking, with each camp geared to a specific age range.

Englewood – 2023 KidConnections

Summer Camp

Locations: See website

Website: https://bit.ly/3YRWCcC

Details: The program is a fully licensed day care by the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services for children 5 years old (and completed kindergarten) through 14 years old. There is a registration fee of $10 per child.

City of Golden

Locations: See website

Website: https://bit.ly/3Sm6Y1X

Details: Summer camp registration opens Feb. 28 for residents and March 2 for nonresidents. Golden addresses are not all within city limits; some are actually part of unincorporated Jefferson County. Check if your Golden address is within city limits at addresslookup.jeffco.us.

Evergreen Park & Recreation District

Locations: Variety of locations

Website: www.evergreenrecreation. com/201/Camps

Details: The annual programs provide options for kids starting at 3 years old.

City of Thornton – 2023 summer camps

Locations: Varies by camp

Website: www.thorntonco.gov/recreation/ Pages/registration-information.aspx

Details: The annual summer program is already underway with registration for residents beginning on Feb. 1. Nonresidents joined on Feb. 2. From physical activities and sports camps to arts and more — the annual program will continue to register participants.

City of Northglenn summer programs

Locations: See website

Website: www.northglenn.org/rec_and_ events/childrens_programs.php

Details: Participants will enjoy their time at the Northglenn Recreation Center swimming two times a week, playing games/ activities in the beautiful gym, going on fi eld trips, having in-house experiences, riding pedal boats at Webster Lake, playing daily at E.B Rains Jr. Memorial Park, plus much more.

Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation

Location: 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge

Website: www.rootedinfun.com/191

/Sun-Camp

Details: Wheat Ridge Sun Camp is a state-licensed day camp for children ages 6 to 13; offered during Jefferson County Public Schools’ spring, summer and winter breaks.

Arvada summer camps program

Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada

Website: https://arvadacenter.org/education/summer-camps

Details: This summer, the Arvada center is offering a variety of half day camps and full-day camps — including prescheduled Awesome Art Packs. Awesome Art Packs are combinations of our most popular summer camps that provide full day activities for students. These camp packages are a creative and convenient way to give your child a multi-disciplinary arts experience this summer.

Highlands Ranch Community Association

Locations: Recreation centers throughout the community Website: https://hrcaonline.org/classescamps-activities/camps

Details: Every year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association works to provide something for everyone in its summer camp program. For children into sports, there are plenty of athletic camps available. For those looking to improve in art, arts and education programs are plentiful.

Town of Castle Rock Summer Camp Program

Locations: Vary based on camp

Website: https://www.crgov.com/3270/

Summer-Camps

Details: From sports camps to jedi training and science and arts — the Town of Castle Rock prevents a full slate of summer camp programs in 2023. Visit the town’s website to learn more about ages, prices and details.

Commerce City Parks & Recreation

Locations: Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Drive, Commerce City

Website: https://recreation.c3gov.com/ classes-programs/camps

Details: Youth Camp Venture is a traditional camp for children ages 6 to 10 and offers arts and crafts, STEM, active play, swimming and field trips. Camp takes place primarily outside at Eagle Pointe Rec Center. Adventure Trek is an outdoor adventure program that provides a new experience every day. Those ages 11 to 15 travel offsite for hiking, survival skills training, water activities and nature-based programming.

Town of Parker/Parker Fieldhouse

Location: 18700 Plaza Drive, Parker

Website:  https://parkerrec.com/2029/ Summer-Day-Camp

Details: Ages 5 to 13 can join this camp for themed games, activities, crafts and a ton of fun at the Parker Fieldhouse. Campers will be separated into age groups 5 to 6 years, 7 to 9 years, and 10 to 13 years. Expect swimming days and field trips too.

Foothills Parks & Recreation District

Location: 6612 S. Ward St., Littleton Website: www.ifoothills.org/school-carecamps/#camps

Details: Details will be posted online for the 2023 summer program in March.

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The Giggling Life Care Farm

Location: 14583 Cherry St., Thornton

Website: www.thegigglinglife.com/summer-farm-fun

Details: If your kids love animals you need to check out The Giggling Life Care Farm in Thornton for summer activities. The Giggling Life Care Farm is special for a lot of reasons, but the most important one is Kristi — the owner. She has a BS in psychology and a master’s in education, has studied life coaching for the last eight years, and is certified in Equine Assisted Coaching and Pet Therapy.

Highlands Ranch — Camp Backcountry

Location:  6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton

Website: hrcaonline.org/classes-campsactivities/camps/camp-backcountry

Details: Nestled into 8,200 acres of wildlife conservation property just south of C-470 on Santa Fe Drive, Camp Backcountry is the spot for a build-a-fort, hikejust-to-explore, and don’t-forget-yourbinoculars kind of summer for your kids. The Backcountry believes that children learn, grow, and thrive best when outdoors and immersed in nature. Our week-long, full-day outdoor camps support the needs of children by using a whole-child, experiential learning approach. From minicamps to leaders-in-training programs,

the camps are for ages 5-17.

Great Outdoors Summer Camp

Location: Miller Activity Complex — 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock

Website: www.crgov.com/3270/SummerCamps

Details: This regional park includes the Miller Activity Complex (MAC), Millhouse, Amphitheater, Challenge Hill, ziplines, Adventure Tower, Sky Trek, and adventure playground area as well as over ten miles of hiking and biking trails.  For ages 10-15.

Chatfield Stables Horse Camps

Location: 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton

Website: www.chatfieldstables.com/ horse-camps.html

Details: Chatfield Stables is the longestrunning horse camp in the area. Every child has their own horse for the entire week. Kids get to lead, feed, water and work with their horses every day. Campers learn horse care, including grooming and bridling. They water and feed their horses, learn to groom them, and take care of them at the end of the day. We ride daily, whether in the arena or on the trail.

Community Sailing of Colorado

Locations: 4800 S. Dayton St., Greenwood

Village

Website: www.communitysailing.org

Details: Community Sailing of Colorado provides premier sailing programs (summer camps, adult classes, adaptive sailing,

and community partnership events) at Cherry Creek and Boulder reservoirs. The weeklong summer camps range from beginner through advanced sailing for youth ages 5-17. It’s a perfect fit for any adventurous spirit who loves the outdoors.

YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS

At the YMCA of Metro Denver, our youth development philosophy is grounded in 150 years of lifting up kids and helping them reach their full potential. It’s a philosophy centered on two critical factors: creating a unique sense of belonging and always incorporating the pure fun and joy of childhood.

Camps include adventure camps, sports programs, art that focuses on ceramics, painting, drawing, digital media and more. To find camps in local communities, visit the website at https://bit.ly/3Kg6GYM. Summer camp programs are available in the following Denver metro cities:

• Arvada

• Aurora

• Broomfield

• Centennial

• Commerce City

• Denver

• Golden

• Lakewood

• Littleton

• Thornton

• Wheat Ridge

MAD SCIENTISTS

Kookalooz Space Playground: STEM

Summer Camp

Locations: 6805 W. 88th Ave., Westminster

Website: www.kookalooz.com/westminster-co/summer-camps/

Details: 5 different camps from the basics of space to engineering. Each camp is one week long. For ages 5-10.

Colorado Adventure Point

Location: 10455 W. 6th Ave., Suite 150, Lakewood

Website: https://coloradoadventurepoint. org/

Details: CAP’s STEM Camp isn’t your typical science camp. Our campers get to experiment with chemistry, physics and engineering through a variety of materials, experiments and challenges to meet their curiosities and skill level in our challenge by choice model. In addition to building engineering models and friendships, the campers get to enjoy our climbing wall, archery range and more — and learn the science behind these fun activities. Camps are available for ages 6-12.

Butterfly Pavilion

Location: 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster

Website: https://butterflies.org/

Details: Starting June 5 and running through Aug. 11, the Butterfly Pavilion hosts all the creepy crawlies and your children at camp. There are five themes, which repeat once and include spider week, junior zookeeper and survival stories, where kids can learn about how insects adapt to survive.

Mad Science

Locations: Multiple locations in the Denver metro area, including the Littleton area, Denver and Broomfield

Website: https://colorado.madscience.org/

Details: These camps are designed for ages 6 to 12, though sessions such as Red-Hot Robots and Advanced Robotics camps are more appropriate for ages 8 to 12. Instructors are mostly college students pursuing degrees in education or science and teachers off for the summer. Themes include chemistry, space science, forensics, engineering and more. Each camp is weeklong, though times can vary.

Air & Space Camp

Location: Wings Over the Rockies at 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver

Website: wingsmuseum.org/education/ camp/

Details: Ready for an aerospace adventure? At Wings Over the Rockies that’s exactly what kids ages 8 to 14 can expect in these week-long camps. The fun starts June 5 and goes on until Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

EMERGING ARTISTS

Center for the Arts: Summer in Color

Location: 31880 Rocky Village Dr., Evergreen

Website: https://evergreenarts.org/summercamp/

Details: Camps explore various media, from clay sculpting and wheel throwing, to pop art and mural painting, to the art of different cultures and the art of the masters. Several of our camps also incorporate outdoor components, including hikes, yoga, and opportunities for photography and eco-art projects. Let kids explore their creative side with imaginative and inspiring camps at CAE this summer. For ages 5-17.

Denver Art Museum

Location: 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver

Website: www.denverartmuseum.org/en/ summer-camps

Details: The camps at the Denver Art Museum get broken into three age groups: 5 to 6, 7 to 8, and 9 to 11. Overall, the themes remain the same — there are camps about art in nature, how to draw, learning about color and sculpture. Each camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes plenty of time in the museum to garner inspiration.

Craftsman & Apprentice

Location: 1335 E 22nd Ave., Denver

Website: craftsmanandapprentice.com/ pages/summer-2023

Details: Ages 5 to 11 can spend the summer creating worlds out of cardboard, paint, hot glue, ribbons, corks, buttons and more at this Denver kids’ crafting studio. Themes include toys, crafty critters, fiber arts and more.

ON THE STAGE

The Apollo Center Summer Camps

Location: 2655 Industrial Lane, Broomfield

Website: www.theapollocenter.com/ campdescriptions

Details: The Apollo Center offers a variety of skill-based camps for kids and adults alike. Aerial Performance Camps for kids

five-week sessions for ages 3–18.

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ages 5-17 years focus on learning aerial technique and choreography throughout the week which will culminate with a camp performance based on the camp theme.

Front Range Theatre Company Triple Threat Summer Camp

Locations: 15035 Performing Arts School, Parker

Website: www.frontrangetheatre.org/triplethreat-summer-camp.html

Details: Working with professional instructors with years of experience, your child will learn the three major elements of any stage performer: Voice, Dance and Acting. The camps are designed to challenge performers in the entire range of life in the theatre, including a live performance in a mainstage venue!

Audience of One Youth Theatre Camp

Location: Highlands Ranch

Website: www.AO1Theater.org

Details: Whether a student is looking to try out theater for the first time, polish skills or have fun with friends, the AO1 has one-totwo-week camps can work in the summer schedule. AO1’s summer programming includes kids’ productions for ages 5-12, workshops for ages 8-18, and a two-week intensive program for teenagers.

The Arvada Center

Location: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada

Website: https://arvadacenter.org/

Details: If your kid is 5 to 12 and loves a bit of drama and/or art, the Arvada Center has a slew of full- and half-day camps available. The best and most economic way to sign up for camp is to do it in three- or four-week blocks, and the venue offers combinations of visual art, musical theater, drama and music.

Kent Denver Performing Arts Camps

Location: 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood

Website: www.KentDenver.org

Details: Summer at Kent Denver School offers all children ages 4–18 the opportunity to experience innovative, creative, handson learning in the arts, athletics, our Tiny Farm Day Camp, academics, innovation and technology.

St. Lukes Performing Arts Camps

Location:  8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch

Website: www.StLukesPAA.org

Details: From preschool age to high school students there are a large variety of summer camp shows planned in Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock areas. Registration is now open.

Castle Rock Dance Academy

Locations: 140 S. Wilcox St. Suite A, Castle Rock

Website: http://www.castlerockdanceacademy.com/

Details: At Castle Rock Dance Academy (CRDA), best friends are made, etiquette and self-discipline are taught, and students learn skills they can carry with them through life. The program offers weekly dance classes in

Bowlero

Locations: Multiple locations in Cherry Creek, Littleton and Lone Tree

Website: www.bowlero.com

Details: Fun for all skill levels, Bowlero’s modern spin on bowling is the perfect way to spend quality time with the kids. Celebrate every strike, spare and yes, even gutter balls, with the most famous lanes in the game and a delicious menu of classic American eats.

Golden Goal Sports Complex

Location: 2650 Alkire St., Golden

Website: www.goldengoalsc.com/summersoccer-camps

Details: Golden Goal offers spring break camps and summer camps for all ages from under 5 to high school.

Camp Urbie at Urban Air Adventure Park

Location: 15400 E. Briarwood Circle, Aurora

Website: https://bit.ly/3IuCQOO

Details: Let ‘em Fly for a whole week of play, in-park activities, snacks and more. Camp Urbie’s Adventure Camp is the best way to beat the summer heat and play in the best indoor playground in town. The weeklong camp is open to kids 7 years and up.

Gold Medal Athletic Camp

Location: Castle Rock Recreation Center

Website: https://www.crgov.com

Details: Athletes will participate in small- and large-group instruction, drills and games or scrimmages. We welcome beginner athletes to learn how to use proper mechanics and fundamentals of the sport and intermediate or advanced athletes who want to continue to grow their motor skills and skill in the sport. For ages 7-12.

Tigar Gymnastics Camps

Location: 4860 Van Gordon St. Unit B, Wheat Ridge

Website: www.TigarGymnastics.com

Details: A variety of programs at a variety of ages is available at the gymnastics center, including ninja classes and programs for older ages.

RMF Soccer Camp

Location: Aurora Sports Park at 19300 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

Website: https://rmfsoccercampsusa. com/soccer-camp-denver/

Details: From July 17 to July 21, this prorun soccer camp will come to Colorado. It’s run by experienced Spanish UEFA coaches, and goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Kids from 6 to 16 can sign up.

Aerial Cirque Over Denver

Location: 4605 Quebec St., Denver.

Website: https://aerialcirqueoverdenver.com/

Details: If your child is thinking of joining the circus, or just wants to bend, twist and soar through the air, this is the camp for them. Dates run from May 29 through August 14, and include morning and afternoon camps (9:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m.) for ages 6 to 16.

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Maestro Music Institute

Location: 6478 Ward Road, Arvada

Website: maestromusicinstitute. com/2023-instrumental-summer-camp

Details: Instrumental Summer Camp is back this year covering a myriad of ensemble opportunities. We will be offering Rock Band, Orchestra, Choir/Theater, Piano ensemble and composition. Summer campers will have the opportunity to learn new instruments in addition to honing their skills on their primary instrument. Students will work in large and small ensemble groups and perform a variety of music at the end of the week.

Kidzrock Rock Band Camp

Location: 2842 S. Broadway, Englewood

Website: www.musicallifedenver.com/ summercamp

Cost: $319

Details: Rock Band Summer Camp teaches children ages 4 to 7 how to play in a rock band. Campers learn to play drums, electric guitar, keyboard and sing. On the final day, campers perform a short (adorable) concert for parents and family. In addition to rock band time, students get to make music-related arts and crafts, create a fantasy band identity, and play outdoor games at the park next to the school. No prior musical experience is required. No investment in gear is required.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Avid 4 Adventure

Locations: Various spots

Website: https://avid4.com/summercamps

Details: For two weeks kids get to bask in nature, away from their parent, at either Camp Windy Peak near Bailey, or Camp Blue Sky near Evergreen. The kids sleep in cabins and build their skill sets in nature and with outdoor sport activities.

Cheley Colorado Camps

Location: Cheley Colorado Camps at 3960 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park.

Website: https://www.cheley.com/

Details: If your kid is 9 to 17, send them off to a 27-day overnight camp in Estes Park. Full term is June 13 to August 6, or chose a half term from June 13 to July 9, or July 11 to Aug. 6. Activities include horseback riding, water sports, art and plenty of outdoor adventure.

Camp Granite Lake

Locations: 11902 Camp Eden Road, Golden

Website: https://www.campgranitelake.com/

Details: Located in the mountains about an hour from Denver, the camp covers 135 acres including a private lake. It’s a co-ed camp for grades second to ninth. Choose from two sessions, either June 19 through July 8, or July 10 through July 29. There are also minicamp options for grades 1st through 4th, covering the week of July 31 or Aug. 7.

Colorado conflicted about cutting its water use

In Colorado, farmers had to enroll in a four-state program by March 1 if they wanted to get paid for fallowing their elds, perhaps the best option to plump up the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs, Mead and Powell.

Not everyone is a fan, including Andy Mueller, director of the Colorado River District. He doesn’t like programs that pay farmers to stop farming. Mueller also didn’t ask for the In ation Reduction Act’s $125 million to pay the farmers he represents. Mueller’s organization exists to keep Western Colorado’s rural water away from growing cities across the Rockies.

State Sen. Dylan Roberts, D-Avon, who chairs the Committee for Agriculture and Natural Resources, has a more nuanced view. He says he understands that rural communities fear a “buy and dry” scenario. Where annual leases become routine, and once-verdant elds and farms wither. He insists that any water leasing must be temporary, voluntary and well compensated.

A water-leasing program called demand management was created for Colorado irrigators under former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper — it was tested, but never used. It would have allowed farmers to lease and store their water in a Lake Powell account under state control. Under Gov. Jared Polis’ administration, however, demand management was quietly shelved.

Now, this new, multi-state program for leasing agricultural water,

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called a “system conservation pilot program,” isn’t getting much traction.

e program was announced two and a half months ago by Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

“could get more participation (and) show the federal government we are doing our part.” He also says that many state legislators think California and Arizona should bear the brunt of water cuts.

Dave Marston

Its major drawback, says Tom Kay, an organic farmer in western Colorado, is that the Upper Colorado River Commission is o ering a “stupid price of $150 an acrefoot.”

“Farmers like to farm; you have to pay them more than they make farming to interest them,” Kay adds. He gets around $650 per acre-foot of water growing mostly organic corn and dry beans on his 350-acre farm near the town of Hotchkiss.

Kay says he recently toured California’s Imperial Valley, where farmers are getting $679 an acre-foot. ey sell their 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River to the San Diego County Water Authority and consider the price reasonable.

Water prices are also rising. In California last summer, when the Bureau of Reclamation was looking hard for water, large irrigation districts in the Lower Basin were asking $1,500 per acre-foot to lease their water to cities, reported Janet Wilson of California’s Desert Sun.

If farmers got more money for their water under the new pilot program, says State Sen. Roberts, Colorado

Getting farmers to fallow their land could build resilience in the Colorado River Basin, says Aaron Derwingson of e Nature Conservancy. A few years ago, he worked with grower Kay and Cary Denison, formerly of Trout Unlimited, to develop an “organic transition” program whose concept was simple: Lease two-thirds of your water for three years so pesticides and fertilizers leach o the land, then apply for organic certi cation.  e demand management trial was largely funded by the Bureau of Reclamation.

So the question remains: Why is the Upper Colorado River Commission o ering farmers so little for their irrigation water? e commission’s executive director, Chuck Cullom, explains: “$150 per acre-foot was chosen to discourage drought proteering.”

Kay guesses that the low price was set to discourage participation. While $150 is the oor, and farmers can negotiate for more, commission representatives haven’t gone to agricultural communities to beat the drum for its program.

Kay says, “ at $125 million is a lot of money, and it belongs to Upper Basin farmers.”

Meanwhile, in mid-November, 30 western cities agreed to cut “nonfunctional” turf grass by up to 36%, including big water guzzlers such as

Utah’s Washington County, which wants to siphon more water out of Lake Powell.

What’s unclear is how much water from not watering grass stays in the river. Mueller points out that Aurora, a fast-growing Denver suburb, “is cutting water to sell more water taps. ey’re building more houses.”

Kay admires Mueller’s rural leadership but thinks the way forward is clear: “Denver has a junior water right. Why isn’t it paying us in western Colorado to fallow ground, just like what Los Angeles and San Diego are doing?”

Dave Marston is the publisher of Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org an independent nonpro t dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He owns a small, irrigated parcel in Western Colorado.

A life in a year: being an exchange student in Colorado

Ithink it’s better.”

Last night we were discussing the di erences between school in the USA and Italy with our Italian exchange student, Giona, as my kids complained, yet again, about having to go to school. Giona explained to us how in Italy he goes to school from 8-2 Monday through Saturday. He doesn’t eat lunch at school, which he really enjoys here, and said the teachers are much more strict and not as friendly in Italy.

I’m hoping that gave my kids pause. Maybe they will appreciate what they have.

Giona has been with us for two months now, and it’s been great!

We have three kids: ages 11, 15 and 16, and each has a special and di erent relationship with him. He

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hadn’t been home for more than 30 minutes when our youngest had him juggling the soccer ball with her for almost two hours. ey have a shared passion. It took a little longer with the teenagers, but he and Em joke around like brother and sister now, and Kennan has taught Giona to play chess.

He is always so polite and thankful. He helps with dinner and loves our dog. When I asked what is on his “bucket” list, he said that he just feels so lucky to be here. We’ve found a soccer team for him to train with, and this past weekend he went ice climbing with my son’s Scout troop! Most days though, the kids just go to school, come home and

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hang out. He’s having the experience of being a “normal American teenager” in a “typical” American family, and we are all better for it.

Each year, EF High School Exchange Year brings thousands of students to the U.S.A. to live out their American dream of attending high school in the U.S. for a school year or a semester. About 20-25 of those kids land in Je erson County, but we have space for many more. is is such a wonderful opportunity to make our global community smaller, share your culture, learn about others, expose your children and community to more diversity. ere is no downside!

Host families come in all shapes and sizes: empty nesters, single parents, big families with small chil-

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dren, small families with or without children. e only requirements are to be at least 25 years of age, have a bed for the student that is not convertible in nature (they can share a room with a same sex sibling), be able to provide three meals a day and a willingness to open your heart and home to an exchange student.

Please visit https://efexchangeyear.org/iec/kacey-narracci/ for more information and to see some of the terri c kids who hope to nd a host family for the 2023-24 school year.

Kacey Narracci is the regional coordinator of EF High School Exchange Year. Kacey can be reached at kacey. narracci@efexchangeyear.org or 720331-4556.

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Denver Jewish Film Festival adds new voices

Th ere’s nothing wrong with taking a new approach to a beloved event — that’s how new perspectives and stories get added to familiar ones. In his second year as general manager of the JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center, Rich Cowden decided to do just that in preparation for the 27 th annual Denver Jewish Film Festival .

“I used the rst year as a listening tour and one of the things that came up during the process was that we could add some new elements to the festival without throwing away the things that worked so well,” he explained. “We wanted some space for more diversity in the line-up and started looking at how we select lms every year.”

To inject new viewpoints into the festival, Cowden changed how lms were selected, bringing in younger people to share the stories that connected with them and made it easier for members of the pre-screening and lm selection committees to work through the more than 300 submissions the festival receives every year.

“We also opened a second space at the center for lm screenings, so we can show more lms,” he said. “What people will nd this year is we’re making inroads into a more diverse portfolio of lms.”

is year’s festival, which is presented by e Chotin Foundation and runs from March 11 through March 19 at the JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center , 350 S. Dahlia St. in Denver, re ects those e orts to expand the frame - there are 39 Israeli and Jewish lms, including nine shorts and one television mini-series, hailing from 14 countries. For those who can’t attend in person, lms will be streaming

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Councilman refers to women as ‘girls’ even after we ask him

not to do so

As a profession, I study social justice issues. That means I analyze power dynamics – specifically, the way language and images contribute to historical and ongoing inequities in the U.S., including inequities between the sexes.

Language matters a great deal. Words have histories, and it’s the force of that history that gives words their power. The words we use to refer to people lets everyone know what we think about certain people and their abilities. Language is part of how we construct identities, both our own and others’ identities. Words also affect our experiences in certain situations, including the workplace and politics.

When using outdated gendered language, pairing words of equal weight matters. For example, the word “girls” is paired with the word “boys” because they represent the same age and social group; guys is paired with gals; women is paired with men, that’s parity. The word “women” is the equivalent of the word “men.” “Girls,” however, is not the same as the word “men.” The author-

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on-demand from March 20 through March 29.

With so many entries, there are truly options for all to enjoy, but one that Cowden particularly cited is the closing night feature, “ e Man in the Basement,” a psychological thriller based on a true story, about a French couple whose cellar is rented out to an anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist.

As an organization that never shies away from fostering conversation, the festival will also screen “Blue Box,” a documentary about e orts to secure land in Palestine. It is just one of the lms that will have an audience discussion afterwards, so viewers can share their thoughts and get more information on the topics the lm delves into.

“I want people who may think a festival like this is not for them to take a chance and have conversations around the lms, the themes and ideas they present, and build a conversation around Jewish culture that is healthy, tolerant and lled with compassion,” Cowden said.

“I really believe in the power of art to build bridges where everyone is trying to build walls. ese lms then become a conduit for connection between people, and that’s ultimately why we do this.”

To learn more about the lms and purchase tickets, visit https://dj . eventive.org/welcome.

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ity it carries is not the same, nor does it demand respect the way an adult-identified word does, such as women.

Language is context-specific. For example, I might swear around my friends, but that same language, what we call “mommy words” in my house, isn’t appropriate when I’m leading a college discussion. Likewise, what I might call my spouse at home is not what I would call him at a work function. Regardless of how he and I feel about the word, it isn’t appropriate in some contexts.

So, it’s the same word, but vastly different implications depending on who says the word, the context in which it’s used, and who the word refers to.

Language is one of the ingredients in the soup of misogyny.

Councilman Rich Olver has repeatedly referred to the women in his district and on City Council as “girls.” When asked to apologize, he responds by calling us “girls” and insisting that we shouldn’t feel offended.

This is a public request to Councilman Olver to apologize and do better.

Magan Brody, Lakewood

vorites with a performance of some beautiful music. e performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on ursday, March 9 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.

Some of the music the symphony will be performing include Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Coronation March,” followed by music from the ballet “Coppélia,” a story that predates Pinnochio by 13 years but follows a similar storyline. e show will also feature Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2 in D major.”

For more information and tickets, visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

Pictures worth more than a thousand words at MOP Denver

e Month of Photography Denver , which runs through Friday, March 31, allows the work of photographers of all skill levels and interests the opportunity to showcase their talents. e biennial event is celebrated by galleries and arts organizations all over the state .

One of the most inspiring events in this year’s lineup is the free Night Lights Denver, which will be held at the Daniels & Fisher Clocktower, 1601 Arapahoe St. in Denver. e Colorado Photographic Arts Center

(CPAC) will be digitally projecting images on the building to celebrate the month. For a full list of events and participating locations, visit https://denvermop.org/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Lagoons at the Bluebird Theater

Sometimes you just need something smooth to get you through the day. e music multi-instrumentalist brothers Ryan and Joey Selan make as e Lagoons ful ll the brief beautifully. Over their three EPs and two albums (including last year’s “Daybreak”), the duo has ne-tuned a vibey electronic take on yacht and surf rock that can just carry you away to somewhere warmer if you let it.

In support of the record, e Lagoons will be stopping by the Bluebird eater , 3317 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. ey’ll be joined by opener Jelly Ellington. Get tickets at www.bluebirdtheater.net.

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

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Make-A-Wish Colorado alumni, volunteers celebrate its 40th anniversary

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

2023 has already been a big year for Make-A-Wish.

Wish Week fundraisers have been in full swing at local schools this winter, and basketball legend Michael Jordan donated $10 million — the largest individual donation ever — to the national organization last month. And spring 2023 could be even bigger.

Make-A-Wish Colorado celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and is hosting an anniversary celebration and fundraiser in April in Denver. Since it started, Make-A-Wish Colorado has granted more than 6,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses as a way of giving them hope and something to look forward to during their treatment.

Golden’s Ben Bontrager, 10, went to Hawaii for his wish last spring. He was diagnosed in early 2020 with Burkitt’s lymphoma and was sick for almost a year, with his mom Sarah saying, “We almost lost him a couple times.”

Ben, who’s now in remission, said going to Hawaii was “the rst thing idea that popped in my head,” because he wanted to get out and do something fun.

“I was sick of being home,” he continued.

Now, Ben and his family are becoming Make-A-Wish ambassadors so that they can help other families through the same process.

Dad Je Bontrager said Ben’s wish was a “bright spot” to think about during those long days at the hospital, adding, “ e thought that (MakeA-Wish) has done it over and over for people, it’s really pretty amazing.”

For Jennifer

Joan Mazak has been the proverbial fairy godmother for thousands of Colorado children after she founded the organization in 1983. She started it in honor of her daughter, Jennifer, who died at 7 years old of a liver disease.

Mazak recalled how, about a week before Jennifer’s death, she was granted an uno cial wish to meet local radio mascot KIMN Chicken. He stopped by the family’s house, walking around the entire property hand-in-hand with Jennifer. Many of the neighborhood children stopped by to see KIMN Chicken, but he was focused on making Jennifer feel special.

“It was great for her to be able to have that,” Mazak said.

After Jennifer’s death, Mazak used funds that people had raised for a liver donation to start Make-A-Wish

Colorado. ere were only three other chapters in the country and no national organization yet, she said. e local chapter was all volunteers working out of their homes, helping to create memories for children who needed them. Mazak said the very rst wish was to catch a sh, so they set up a shing trip at Dillon Reservoir.

Longtime volunteer Gary Aboussie recalled wishes to meet the pope and the Broncos. One of his favorite stories was sending a guitar to Bruce Springsteen to sign, him keeping that one, and sending back his own guitar instead with a special message. Mazak said of wishes: “ ey come in all shapes and sizes. ere are so many logistics to putting together a single wish. It’s di erent for every single family.”

Ben Bontrager of Golden had his wish to visit Hawaii granted in spring 2022. Ben, now 10, was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma in early 2020 but is now in remission.

Jack Rodell of Castle Rock had his wish to be a Colorado Avalanche player granted in November 2022. Jack, now 8, was diagnosed with leukemia but has been in remission for two years. COURTESY PHOTOS

WISHES

About 20 years ago, Make-A-Wish Colorado started partnering with local schools for Wish Week fundraisers. Mazak said it’s been a winwin situation, as it helps instill philanthropy in the students and raises money for their sick peers. Plus, she always loves seeing schools’ creative fundraising methods, like shaving teachers’ heads or taping their principals to the wall.

While nancial contributions are needed, so are volunteers.

Aboussie described how meeting Make-A-Wish children and their families “touches your mind and heart.” So, he works to help however he can — whether that’s serving on the board of directors or speaking at events.

“(Volunteering) shows you how much more there is to do,” he said. “… We can’t stop the problems, but we can ease the e orts and give the

child something to dream about when they’re going through the possibly the most di cult time of their life.”

Both Aboussie and Mazak stressed how much these children and their families need “a sense that there will be a better tomorrow,” as Aboussie described it. ey said these children also need to feel normal after feeling di erent during their formative years.

Hope and normalcy

Castle Rock’s Jack Rodell, 8, might be a little shy, except when it comes to talking about the best day of his life.

On Nov. 14, Jack was the guest of honor at a Colorado Avalanche game. He described the entire day in detail, saying he met the players, got his own jersey and more. Jack, who wants to be a professional hockey player when he grows up, was diagnosed with leukemia but has been in remission for two years. His wish was delayed because of COVID-19.

Over the past few years, he’s represented Make-A-Wish Colorado at fundraising events, and he and his family are now becoming wish ambassadors, like the Bontragers.

“When your kid is diagnosed with cancer, and you just live appointment to appointment, it’s very lonely,” his mom Krystalyn said. “… In his head, he just feels di erent. … It’s nice to see other people celebrate him, and it’s something he’ll remember for the rest of his life.”

at’s something Denver’s Austen Swinton can con rm.

Swinton, who’s graduating from the University of Colorado-Boulder this spring, was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure as a child and eventually received a kidney transplant. For her wish, she met singer and actress Demi Lovato at a July 2009 concert.

After the two met backstage, Lovato pulled Swinton on stage and asked her to sing “ is Is Me” for the crowd. Swinton said she didn’t have stage fright at all, and Lovato sang with her.

e two reunited last year when Swinton spoke at World Wish Day in California where Lovato was being honored for helping Make-AWish.

Swinton, now 23, said her experiences with Make-A-Wish helped brighten her life when she needed it most.

“Looking back at how much I was going through at that age — I was only 10 or 11 when I was on dialysis — I was missing out on some of those peak childhood moments,” she continued. “ … Everyone says how much a wish impacts a child. You don’t truly know until you’re living that experience.”

Having a wish granted is the best day in a child’s life, Jack described, and now he’s hoping he can help other children as an ambassador, paying forward all the kindness he received.

“People really helped me, and I want to help other people so they feel the same way,” Jack said. “I felt special. I felt really happy. … I want other kids to feel happy.”

Austen Swinton of Denver, left, reunites with singer Demi Lovato at World Wish Day in spring 2022. Swinton had end-stage renal failure as a child and had her wish to meet Lovato granted in 2009.

Make-A-Wish Colorado founder Joan Mazak started the organization 40 years ago, and it has now granted more than 6,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses. Mazak said the wishes over the years have ranged from catching a fish to visiting Disneyland. COURTESY PHOTOS

A party with a purpose. Guests will enjoy great food, drinks, and country music, while raising crucial funds to grant wishes for Colorado children with critical ill-

nesses. Peyton Manning will be honored as a Wish Hero for his longtime support of the organization. For more information, visit wishes2023.givesmart.com.

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SpongeBob musical sure to be a GHS theater pearl

Vibrant crew, cast leverage power and possibility of gender-fluid roles

BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY DGRIGSBY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and plans to be center stage March 9 at Golden High School?

SpongeBob SquarePants!

And this year, Stage Right Productions presents “ e SpongeBob Musical,” a 180-minute under-the-sea adventure lled with all your favorite residents of Bikini Bottom.

But the stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and the gang face the destruction of their undersea home. But just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected hero rises to show how the power of optimism can save the world.

“It’s a unique production in that it almost feels like a juke box musical,”

GHS theater teacher, production manager and troupe director Allie Matsuo said. “ ere are popular songs throughout and all the songs

are written by popular music artists from the 1980s until today — a lot of wonderful nods to music and we’re having a lot of fun referencing them.”

Matsou and assistant troupe director Tyler Roach admit the show wasn’t their rst choice, but it has worked out nicely.

“It checked all the boxes were looking for,” she explained. “We were looking for an ensemble cast where’s not really a lead character, where there’s a lot of di erent people who get to shine, we were looking for something modern, something that had nods to classic musicals—which

this has a ton of them, and we wanted something would bring in our community as well as our school.

Matsou added that the selection has also been very welcoming to Golden High School’s growing community of gender- uid and trans students.

“We have a really large community of students who identify as all across the gender spectrum,” she said. “We have students who are transgender and who are undergoing the different stages of that transition, and one of the things that we wanted to do was to really nd a show that would allow them to shine in a role in which that they could dress and present the way that they are most comfortable at any stage in their

Who knew the end of Bikini Bottom would see Patrick Star, played by GHS senior Jaelynne Beaber, center, rise to the status of savior? Find out how at GHS’s Stage Right Productions performances of “The SpongeBob Musical,” March 9-11 in the Golden High School Auditorium.

Join SpongeBob and all of your favorite Bikini Bottom residents as they face the total annihilation of their undersea world. PHOTOS BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY

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transition — or for someone who identi es as gender uid and they are able to present themselves however they would like to be presented through that character.”

Matsou explained that many times, classical musical productions tend to pigeonhole actors into certain roles.

“For example, if you have a high voice, you’d have to play a female role and if you have a low voice, you’d have to play a male role. And this show lets you play any character regardless, and the

music is written right in the middle of the sta and can be taken up or down.”

So, what should you expect?

Matsou says to be ready for a lot of fun and a lot of audience interaction.

She also says to not discount the show “if SpongeBob wasn’t your thing.” While the show is suitable for all ages, the goo ness is punctuated with great music and powerful message.

‘ e SpongeBob Musical’ runs March 9 – 11 in the Golden High School Auditorium.

For tickets and information,

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Golden High School Auditorium

701 24th St. Golden, CO 80401

Schedule and tickets

7 p.m., Thursday, March 9

7 p.m., Friday, March 10

2 p.m., Saturday, March 11

7 p.m., Saturday, March 11

To buy tickets: www. stagerightgolden.org

Prices:

Adult, $12

Student, $10

Child (under 5) or Senior (over 60), $8

Run time and more:

Approx 180 minutes, one 15-minute intermission

Appropriate for all ages. All sales are final. Latecomers will be seated at the end of a scene or song. GHS strives to start on time out of respect for performers’ time. This venue is a wheelchair-accessible venue. This venue o ers wheelchair-accessible seating.

This show has strobe lights.

Noted Bikini Bottom News anchorman Perch Perkins, played by GHS senior Colin Moran, helps guide the audience through developing events in Golden High School’s presentation of “The SpongeBob Musical,” which runs March 9-11 in the Golden High School Auditorium.

The show runs March 9-11 in the Golden High School Auditorium.

PHOTOS BY DEBORAH GRIGSBY

Bringing Music to Life returns for 13th year

Instrument drive benefits local schools

BY CLARKE READER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Anyone who has seen a child fall in love with music knows the lasting impact the art can have on a life. But if children never have access to those instruments, all the love of music in the world won’t do any good.

For the last 13 years, Steve Blatt, executive director of the Bringing Music to Life Instrument Drive, has been working to ensure that students all over the state have instruments to play. And his passion for the cause is just as strong as ever.

“In some ways, we’re just trying to do a better job of what we’ve always done — reach more schools and get more instruments out,” he said. “ is is the kind of thing that takes the help of a lot of people to make happen and we’ve always had very generous partners all over the state.”

And while this year’s drive will be Blatt’s last year as the nonpro t’s executive director, he’s remaining on the board. e newly appointed assistant executive director, Christine Andresen, will be taking over and can match Blatt’s dedication to providing the lifelong gift of music.

“ ere are so many children struggling and people may not know what to do or how to help,” Blatt said. “What’s great about this is it’s a con-

crete way to have a positive impact on a child’s life.”

Since the drives began, more than 7,500 instruments have been awarded and the organization estimates that more than 18,000 students have bene ted from the years of donations.

e 2023 Bringing Music to Life Instrument Drive is running from March 6 through March 19. Participants who have gently-used band and orchestra instruments they no longer play can be taken to any one of 16 donation locations across the state.

All types of band and orchestra instruments are welcome, but tubas, baritones, tenor saxophones, string basses, cellos and violas are all especially needed.

e organization understands that donating what was once an impor-

tant part of a life can be di cult.

“It can take a bit of time for people to get ready to give up an instrument,” Blatt said. “You remember all the pieces played and the concerts you performed. It’s more than just a piece of wood or metal — it’s a meaningful instrument to them.”

ose who want to support the organization but don’t have an instrument can contribute by donating to the repair fund. All this money goes to the expensive process of repairing and refurbishing donated instruments so they’ll be ready to go for the students who will use them.

Bringing Music to Life works with Rocky Mountain Music Repair, Luther Strings, Denver Percussion and Monkton Guitars for repairs.

e 2022 drive provided 684 donated instruments to 45 music programs across the state and there are stories

connected with so many of the instruments - stories that can be seen on the cases the instruments are donated in. ere are stickers from travels around the country and some people include notes for the new musician that the organization ensures to pass along.

“I am not a musician, but I have experienced the fun, pride in accomplishment and sense of belonging to a creative community which their notes describe,” Andresen said, quoted on the Bringing Music to Life website. “ ere is not a downside to participating in this.”

For donations visit bringingmusictolife.org.

A student plays a baritone that was donated through a previous Bringing Music to Life Instrument Drive. COURTESY OF BRINGING MUSIC TO LIFE

Bill would protect educators

Focus is on rights in the workplace

BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO

A year after Colorado lawmakers denied employees of school districts and public universities the right to unionize and negotiate contracts, legislators are considering a bill that would provide some protections for them and other public sector employees.

Senate Bill 111 would extend rights for public employees who openly express views about the workplace, start the process of forming a union, or participate in organizing. Public workers would also be protected from retaliation, discrimination, and intimidation from employers. Private sector employees already have these rights under federal law.

e bill doesn’t require public employers to recognize unions or grant workers the ability to strike. But the legislation, which a Senate committee advanced Tuesday, could represent a notable step forward for K-12 and higher education workers who want stronger labor protections for what they say are crucial workplace rights.

Critics who united to exclude education sta from a law expanding collective bargaining rights last year say this year’s legislation is unnecessary, unfair to employers, and would hurt schools.

Jade Kelly, CWA Local 7799 president, said the bill extends some rights granted to private employees through

the National Labor Relations Act, a 1935 law to ensure workers can advocate for better conditions and form labor unions without retaliation. Her union represents higher education workers, library workers, and public defenders, among others.

She said public employees do have certain rights under federal statutes. But Kelly said that employers often violate those laws because a federal complaint must be led by workers when there are issues. It’s a di cult process that creates hostile work environments where public employees feel they can’t speak out, she said.

Kelly said ling a complaint is expensive and takes up a lot of time and

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school district leadership will punish them. Many teachers like him are within their rst few years of teaching and on a probationary period.

e bill would help teachers feel like they can use their voice.

“A lot of teachers just keep their head down,” Walek said. “It’s a tough environment.”

In addition to K-12 and higher education workers, the bill would cover a large group of workers, such as county, city, re, library and public health workers.

e Colorado Education Association and other advocacy groups say the bill grants rights and protections that were skipped over in last year’s collective bargaining bill for many public employees.

“employers know that.”

By extending the federal rights for private workers to public workers statewide, the bill would ensure the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment enforces these rights and step in when violations happen, mediate any issues, and take action.

Democrats in the state legislature have been pushing for more rights for public sector workers. e legislation lawmakers passed last year grants county employees the right to organize and bargain collectively over pay and working conditions. at law also prohibits strikes, work stoppages, and work slowdowns.

But facing sti opposition from school district administrators, school boards, higher education o cials, and Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, education workers were excluded from last year’s bill.

Senate Bill 111 is sponsored by state Sen. Robert Rodriguez and state Rep. Steven Woodrow, both Denver Democrats. e bill passed the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee on Tuesday with a partisan 4-3 vote.

Many large Colorado school districts voluntarily recognize employee unions and have contracts that include collective bargaining rights, but there is no requirement that they do so. Union members say that leaves many teachers vulnerable.

Mountain Valley School District teacher Kevin Walek, a San Luis Valley teacher union vice president, said teachers worry if they speak out that

Multiple groups want to amend the bill, including the Colorado League of Charter Schools, the Colorado Association of School Executives, and the Colorado Charter School Institute. e committee approved amendments related to unintended consequences the groups identi ed, such as those related to State Board of Education powers and to ensure management positions wouldn’t be included.

Michelle Murphy, Colorado Rural Schools Alliance executive director, said the bill would substantially disrupt schools. e organization also wants to amend the bill.

“ is bill expands employee rights while dialing back and restricting employer rights,” she said.

Opponents include many county and city organizations and governments. Kevin Bommer, Colorado Municipal League executive director, said employers are already required to give employees substantial protections under federal law.

Others also argued there aren’t widespread complaints about improper employer practices. And any such issues can be handled by federal law, they said.

But Kelly said the public ultimately gets hurt when unhappy workers can’t resolve issues quickly with their employers.

“Workers end up leaving or they get to the point where they hate their jobs,” Kelly said. “ at creates an adverse e ect on anyone who uses public services.”

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Art teacher Elisabeth Marcus shows students how to modify their paintings in the same style as professional artist Janet Skates. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

D’Evelyn girls continue marvelous season, advance to Final Four

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER — Peyton Marvel was simply the best player on the court in the Class 4A girls basketball Great 8 game March 3 at the Denver Coliseum.

e D’Evelyn junior had 36 points and 14 rebounds to help lift the No. 2-seeded Jaguars to a 54-47 victory over No. 7 Riverdale Ridge.

“It could be a school record for points in a playo game too,” D’Evelyn coach Chris Olson said of Marvel’s career-high 36 points. “Her last name says it all. I don’t know what else to say. She competes as hard as anyone we have ever had. She takes challenges and preforms on big stages. at is what great players do.”

Marvel topped her double-double average — 19.2 points and 12.8 rebound per game — while advancing the undefeated Jaguars (26-0 record) to the program’s rst Final Four in a decade.

It wasn’t easy by any means.

ings looked dicey for D’Evelyn in the rst half with Riverdale Ridge (22-4) taking a 19-12 lead midway through the second quarter. e Jaguars struggled shooting just 29.2 percent from the eld in the rst half.

“I knew my team was struggling from the beginning. I knew I had to pick them up and give them some energy. at is what I did,” said Marvel, who actually scored 15 straight points for the Jaguars from late in the rst quarter until early in the third quarter. “I’m really happy to play with this amazing team. It was a team e ort as well.”

Junior Macy Scheer nally hit the Jaguars’ rst 3-pointer in the third quarter to tie the game up at 26-26. Scheer nished with 7 points.

“I just had to concentrate a little bit more,” Scheer said of her 3-pointer that nally fell with 5:21 left in the third quarter for the Jaguars rst made shot from distance.

Marvel had D’Evelyn other 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter during a huge 11-0 run that pushed the Jaguars’ lead up to 50-41 with just over a minute to play.

“Sometimes when you get into these games it isn’t about the amount of shots you make, it’s the timing of them,” Olson said. “ ose were big shots by kids who love the limelight.”

Marvel lived at the free-throw line making 15-of-19 to help nish the deal and outduel Riverdale Ridge freshman Brihanna Crittendon. e freshman phenom had 28 points, just below her 31.3 average.

“I hope that is the hardest 28 points she has ever had,” Olson said of Crittendon. “I think she had to work for most of them. at is what you have to do with great players. Make them work for everything they get.”

D’Evelyn earns its rst trip to the Final Four since 2013. Olson guided the Jaguars to back-to-back 4A title games in 2012 and 2013. D’Evelyn is

still looking for its rst girls basketball state title to add to its two state runner-up trophies.

“I never thought I would ever be in this spot,” Marvel said. “It is amazing just to be here.”

D’Evelyn will face No. 3 University in the 4A state semi nal game slated for 11 a.m. ursday, March 9, back at the Denver Coliseum. Top-seeded

D’Evelyn’s girls basketball team shows o its Class 4A state Final 4 plaque after its 54-47 victory over Riverdale Ridge on March 3 at the Denver Coliseum. The Jaguars face University in the semifinals at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, back at the Denver Coliseum. PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

D’Evelyn senior Rebecca Taylor (3) dribbles in front of Riverdale Ridge’s bench during the Class 4A Great 8 game March 3 at the Denver Coliseum. The Jaguars stayed undefeated on the season with a 54-47 victory to advance to the state semifinals Thursday, March 9.

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Ralston Valley hockey wins triple-overtime thriller to advance to 5A title game

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

e usual suspects — Valor Christian, Denver East, Ralston Valley and Regis Jesuit — battled on the ice at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs on March 4 in the Class 5A hockey state semi nals.

e top 4 seeds in the state tournament have combined to win nine hockey championship titles over the past 11 years. Top-seeded Valor and Ralston Valley were victorious to set up the state championship game scheduled for Tuesday, March 7 — after press deadline — at Magness Arena at the University of Denver.

(3) Ralston Valley 3, (2) Denver East 2 (3OT)

COLORADO SPRINGS — A tripleovertime goal by Ralston Valley senior Blane Keller is sending the Mustangs back to the state hockey championship game in almost a decade.

Keller scored the game winninggoal with 2:49 left in the third 8-minute overtime period to give Ralston Valley a 3-2 victory over the defending 5A state champions — Denver East.

Senior Chris Homer slid a pass to Keller near the blue line. From a sharp angle, Keller took a slap shot that found the back of the net.

“I don’t want to talk about me right now,” Keller said moments after the game winner. “I’ve been through hell and back with these boys. I couldn’t have been close to this place without them. I love all these boys.”

Both goalies — Ralston Valley’s Kaleb Bartholomew and Denver East’s Samuel Cozart — were outstanding from early in the third period through the three overtime periods before Keller ripped a shot past Cozart.

“I feel real con dent going up against Valor,” Keller said looking ahead to Tuesday’s state title game at Magness Arena. “We had some injuries when we lost to them last.”

Ralston Valley (14-4-2 record) actually handed Valor its lone loss of the season. e Mustangs defeated the Eagles 4-3 in overtime back on Dec. 3. Valor won the second go-around 4-2 on Jan. 7.

On Saturday night in Colorado Springs, Ralston Valley got on the scoreboard rst with a great individual e ort by Ralston Valley senior Cole Francque. e Mustang forward peeled o the boards and toward Denver East goalie Samuel Cozart. Francque red a shot that got past Cozart with 8:44 left in the rst period to give Ralston Valley a 1-0 lead. Denver East tied things up with a power-play goal with 12:47 left in the second period. Senior Nicholas Chadd put in a rebound behind Bartholomew to even things up 1-1.

It looked like the Angels had a great chance to take their rst lead going on a power-play minutes later, but Francque struck again.

A Denver East turnover on its power-play chance was cleared out of the Mustangs’ defensive zone by Ralston Valley senior Tsavo Cole. Francque got to the puck, weaved past an Angel defender and then toe-dragged around another Denver East player

before ripping a shot past Cozart for a huge short-handed goal.

“ ey were pretty awesome goals,” Francque said of his two goals. “I stayed a little bit patient on that second goal to let the defense commit and buried them.”

e Mustangs took a 2-1 leading heading to the third period.

However, Ralston Valley took another penalty at the end of the second period. Chadd cashed with his second extra-strength goal 24 seconds into the third period to knot things up 2-2. Chadd poked the puck past Bartholomew with a mass of bodies in front of the net.

Cozart and Bartholomew both came up with numerous saves in the third period with the game tied at 2-2.

e Angels were coming o their incredible run to the program’s rst state title last season. Denver East nished the 2021-22 campaign with a 20-1-1 record that included a 16-game win streak that was concluded doubling up Valor in the championship game 6-3.

Ralston Valley made its second straight trip back to the Frozen Four.

e Mustangs won back-to-back state titles in 2013 and 2014, but this is their rst trip back to the title game since the 2014 state win.

(1) Valor Christian 3, (4) Regis Jesuit 2 COLORADO SPRINGS —  e third go-around between Valor and Regis went just as expected.

“It was a typical Regis versus Valor, 1-goal game,” Valor coach George Gwozdecky

3-2

said after the Eagles defeated the Raiders

to advance

Ralston Valley senior goalie Kaleb Bartholomew is able to make a save at point-blank range on Denver East senior Zeke Romero (4) during the first period of the Class 5A state semifinal March 4 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs.

PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ralston Valley senior Cole Francque celebrates his first of two goals with teammate Tsavo Cole (67) during the Class 5A state semifinal game March 4 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. The Mustangs took a 3-2 victory in triple-overtime against defending 5A state champion Denver East. SEE HOCKEY, P23

Dakota Ridge falls short in Great 8 at the Denver Coliseum

BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DENVER —  e shots just didn’t fall for Dakota Ridge’s boys basketball team in the Class 5A state quarternals March 2 at the Denver Coliseum.

e Eagles saw their historic season come to an end with a 65-55 loss to No. 2-seeded and undefeated Mesa Ridge. It was the rst trip to the Great 8 of the state tournament since 2004 for Dakota Ridge.

“I can’t thank them enough for letting me be apart of their journey,” Dakota Ridge coach Sean Kovar said of his nine seniors. “All season long they played for each other and they played for Dakota Ridge. ey really represented our school and our community the right way on and o the court.”

Top-seeded Air Academy, Mesa Ridge, Windsor and Frederick advanced to the Final Four that will be played Friday, March 10, back at the Denver Coliseum. Mesa Ridge advanced to the Sweet 16 last year before having its season ended by eventual 4A state runner-up Pueblo South.

“It was exactly what we knew they were,” Kovar said of the undefeated Grizzlies. “ ey were super aggressive and great shooters. Hats o to them. ey have a great team and had a great game plan.”

Sophomore Bryce Riehl led the way for Mesa Ridge pouring in a gamehigh 25 points, including going 5-for-5 from 3-point range. e Grizzlies never trailed and used a 10-0 run

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Valor to the state championship game. “We’ve been fortunate to come out on the winning side of those 1-goal games this year. It was hard fought.” e Eagles took 1-goal victories in both regular-season meetings Feb. 4 and Feb. 10.

“Regis is such a great team. It’s a great rivalry,” Valor senior Aiden Owen said. “To play them again was awesome.”

Owen put in the eventual gamewinning goal with 3:05 left in the second period to put Valor up 3-2.

“He (Owen) in my mind is the best defenseman in the state,” Gwozdecky said. “He isn’t going to intimidate you with his size, but he has gamesmanship, competitive nature, skill level and aggressive demeanor.”

After the Eagles and Raiders combined for four goals in the second period, it was a shutout on both sides in the nal period.

“We knew going into it that it would be a high-scoring game,” Owen said. “ e guys really came together on the defensive side.”

Regis pulled its goalie in the nal 2 minutes and had the majority of the possession in the nal minutes in an attempt to send the game into overtime.

“We knew it was far from over,” Owen said of the nal 2 minutes. “Guys were putting their bodies on the line and selling out for the team. We wanted to get back to that Tuesday (championship game) so bad after last year’s loss.”

to start the second quarter to grab a commanding 26-10 lead.

“It was a good punch by them,” Dakota Ridge senior Alex Rodriguez said of Mesa Ridge jumping out to a double-digit lead early in the second quarter. “Nothing but respect for that team. We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game.”

Shooting didn’t come easy for the Eagles either in the loss. Dakota Ridge shot under 30 percent from the eld in the rst half. ey did nish just above 40 percent for the game, but the Grizzlies shot 63 percent for the game in the 10-point victory.

“ ey got hot there for a little bit and we didn’t have an answer,” Kovar said. Dakota Ridge battled in the second half outscoring Mesa Ridge by six points, but the hole was too deep to dig out of to get the win. Rodriguez nished with 15 points in his nal game as an Eagle. Sophomore Ethan Berninger nished with 11 points for Dakota Ridge.

“We fell short today, but I’d go to bat for those guys any day,” Kovar said.

“ ere is no other locker room I’d want to be in right now.”

e Eagles graduate the majority of their varsity squad with nine seniors that were key in lifting Dakota Ridge’s basketball program to a level it hasn’t seen in nearly two decades.

“Nothing but good memories,” Rodriguez said of the season. “I’ve played with these guys since kindergarten. ese are all my best friends.”

Kovar added that he can’t wait to ‘reload’ for next year, but his senior

Valor is on a 19-game winning streak. e Eagles (19-1) dropped their season opener to Ralston Valley 4-3 in overtime more than three months ago and haven’t looked back.

It didn’t take Valor long to get on the scoreboard. Senior Garrett Covney was able to slip the puck past Regis goal Alijah Hernandez just 1 minute, 27 seconds into the rst period for a 1-0 Valor lead.

Senior Alec Al eri picked up the assist on the goal.

Valor extended the lead to 2-0 with a shorthanded goal with 11:25 left in the second period. Al eri made the diving e ort along the boards to get a pass up to senior Jeremy Muhr. e Eagles’ defenseman was able to fend o a Regis player and get a stick on the puck just before it got to Hernandez. Muhr’s last slap of the puck got it through Hernandez’s ve-hole for the 2-goal lead.

“ at gives us so much momentum,” Gwozdecky said of the shorthanded goal. “We had the opportunity to completely smother. You give them (Regis) full credit for coming back and taking advantage of some dumb penalties that we took.”

e Raiders had a handful of powerplay opportunities that they couldn’t convert, but that changed midway through the second period.

Regis battled back with a pair of goals just over 3 minutes apart to tie things up in the second period. Regis junior Reece Peterson had a great pass in front of the net to senior Jake Filler who red it into the net for a power-play goal with 7:41 left in the second period.

A rocket shot from just inside the blue-line by sophomore Parker Brin-

class will be dearly missed.

“We expect championship level basketball,” Kovar said after the Eagles’ rst trip of the Great 8 since 2004. “I’m really proud of these seniors that got us to this point. e work they put in and how they put Dakota Ridge back on the map. You just want to build on that success.”

Dakota Ridge nished the season with a 21-5 record while going unde-

ner beat Valor goalie Cooper Robinson to tie it up 2-2 with 4:35 left in the second period.

Valor answered for the fourth goal of the period on a nice pass from senior Brooks Wright over to Owen. e shot by Owen beat Hernandez to give the Eagles a 3-2 lead heading to the nal period.

“I jumped into the play when I saw the one side wide-open,” Owen said. “Brooks fed me the pass. He did a great job drawing the defender. I just got the puck and wanted to get it on goal. ankfully it went in. It was electric. It was awesome.”

It’s was sixth concussive Frozen

feated on its home court with an 11-0 mark. e Eagles went 10-0 in the 5A/4A Je co League and should be a force next year with Berninger returning as a key centerpiece for the Eagles going forward.

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

Four trip and now fourth straight state championship game appearance for Valor. e Eagles won back-to-back titles in 2020 and 2021 before losing to Denver East 6-3 last season in the nal game of the season.

Regis was the dominate hockey team in the state from 2008 to 2019 winning six championships over the 12-year span. e Raiders haven’t made the title game since their last state title in 2019.

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

Dakota Ridge senior Alex Rodriguez drives the lane during the Eagles’ Class 5A state quarterfinal game March 2 at the Denver Coliseum. The No. 7-seeded Eagles couldn’t pull o the upset against the undefeated and No. 2 Mesa Ridge. The Grizzlies won 6555 to advance to the Final Four.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Holy Family and No. 4 Lutheran will play in the other semifinal on Thursday.

“One game at a time,” Scheer said of next week. “Final Four and then hopefully the championship.”

The 4A girls state championship game will be played at 10 a.m.

Saturday, March 11, at the Denver Coliseum.

“When you get in the tournament that is what you want,” Olson said. “Play as many games as you can. Today was game 26 and now we get to put game 27 on the bottom.”

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

Riverdale Ridge freshman Brihanna Crittendon, left, and D’Evelyn junior Peyton Marvel had an epic duel of two of the best players in Class 4A on March 3 at the Denver Coliseum in the state quarterfinal game. Crittendon had 28 points, but Marvel led D’Evelyn to a 54-47 victory by pouring in 36 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

PHOTO BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Grocery, convenience stores uncork wine sales

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER THE COLORADO SUN

As of March 1, it’s wine-o-clock.

As Coloradans browse the aisles of their local grocery and convenience stores in March, looking for the right loaf of bread or reasonably priced eggs, they will soon have a new option for soothing their in ationsqueezed shopping experience: wine.

at’s because voters in November approved a ballot initiative allowing wine to be sold in grocery and convenience stores. Proposition 125 narrowly passed with 50.6% of voters in favor.

Both grocery and convenience stores with a license to sell beer can begin selling wine March 1. at’s approximately 1,900 licensees as of this month, according to the Department of Revenue. ey’ll also be able to o er beer and wine tastings.

e Colorado Licensed Beverage

Association, which represents small liquor retailers, opposed the measure and warns that its members could be crushed by the change.

“While many liquor stores will adapt and outsell grocery stores be-

cause of their selection, we foresee approximately a third of the 1,600 independent liquor stores across the state are in danger of losing their business,” said Chris Fine, executive director of the organization.

e measure also didn’t change any other existing alcohol-sales rules, such as the prohibition of sales between midnight and 8 a.m., and no alcohol sales to anyone under 21. Stores that plan to immediately add wine at all of their Colorado locations include Trader Joe’s, King Soopers and Safeway.

While Safeway con rmed they are preparing their shelves now, grocery stores aren’t allowed to stock their stores with wine until March 1, a spokesperson said.

Two other alcohol-related ballot measures, Propositions 124 and 126, failed on the November ballot.

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.

Wine started being sold in grocery stores on March 1.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2203

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN AMENDING CHAPTER 18.70 OF THE GOLDEN MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE ALLOCATIONS FOR THE CONGREGATE LIVING USE

WHEREAS, Chapter 18.70 of the Golden Municipal Code was enacted to place limits on certain residential growth in the City of Golden to a maximum of a onepercent increase in dwelling units per year; and

WHEREAS, City Council wishes to amend certain provisions of Chapter 18.70 and associated definitions to address residential unit allocation requirements for congregate living uses, including the boarding and rooming house use; and

WHEREAS, City Council believes these amendments will increase the effectiveness of the Golden Municipal Code with regard to those regulations and their underlying goals.

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

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

Section 2. The second sentence of Section 18.70.010, titled “Purpose,” is hereby amended to read as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text:

Building permits shall be allocated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter such that those issued shall result in no more than a one-percent annual increase in the number of affected dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents.

Section 3. Section 18.70.020, titled “Scope and applicability,” is hereby amended to read in full as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text and deletions shown in bold, strikethrough text:

18.70.020 Scope and applicability.

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the issuance of building permits for all new dwelling units and structures containing congregate living uses within the City of Golden except:

(a) Structures located, or to be located, upon land owned by the Colorado School of Mines, which are used to house only Colorado School of Mines students, staff, or faculty.

(b) Expansion or remodeling of residential property, if the expansion or remodeling does not increase the number of dwelling units or the number of bedrooms in a congregate living useis not increased by reason of such expansion or remodeling.

(c) Industrial or commercial construction, unless such industrial or commercial construction includes structures which are to be occupied as a dwelling units or congregate living uses.

(d) Residential development projects excluded by regular or special election in accordance with subsection 18.70.020(2).

(e) Residential development projects granted a reapportionment by city council ordinance as set forth in subsection 18.70.020(3).

(2) A residential development project may be specifically excluded from meeting the requirements of this chapter, if the electors of the City of Golden, through the petition process, adopt an ordinance enacting such an exclusion at a regular or special election. Such election shall be held according to the applicable provisions of the Golden City Charter, with any expenses covered by the party requesting the exclusion.

(3) City council may approve an ordinance granting a reapportionment of available annual allocations or future allocations, and upon such conditions as it may prescribe, to a qualifying residential development project sufficient for use and issuance of building permits in the calendar year in which such request was made, or in future years as determined by the conditions of the ordinance. City council’s action shall occur following public hearing and recommendation by planning commission. Planning commission’s hearing and recommendation, and city council’s hearing and decision on the requested reapportionment, shall follow the hearing and notice procedures in sections 18.48.040 and 18.48.050chapter 18.48.

(a) City council will grant such reapportionment upon a finding that all of the following criteria, as may be applicable, are met:

1.That the residential development project requesting reapportionment is:

i. A multifamily “affordable dwelling unit” project, which is and will remain housing for income qualified individuals as further defined in section 18.04.020; or ii. A multifamily or mixed-use project located within 2,500 feet of a designated light rail station (“transitoriented project”).

2. That the project demonstrates compliance with Golden Vision Values, the Comprehensive Plan and any applicable neighborhood plan.

3. That the project complies with the applicable design standards contained in chapters 18.29 and 18.40 of the Golden Municipal Code and the policies of the

city’s comprehensive plan, as demonstrated by a conceptual site plan to be submitted in connection with the requested reapportionment.

4.That granting reapportionment for a transit-oriented project or a multifamily affordable dwelling unit project would not result in the assignment of more than ⅓ of allocations available for issuance and use during any given calendar year.

5. That granting reapportionment for a transit-oriented project or multifamily affordable dwelling unit project would not preclude city council from assigning a sufficient number of allocations in its annual distribution resolution to satisfy another transit-oriented project or multifamily affordable dwelling unit project previously granted a reapportionment under this subsection 18.70.020(3).

(b) For any transit-oriented project or multifamily affordable dwelling unit project, the ordinance approving the reapportionment shall provide that all dwellings in the project will secure a sufficient number of allocations either prior to the issuance of building permit or within the following four calendar years through a specific assignment or distribution in city council’s annual distribution resolution as provided in section 18.70.060, or by use of surplus allocations in the year end pool.

(c) A senior housing project developed without having to secure all required allocations based upon the provisions of this chapter in effect prior to December 31, 2014 shall not be converted to another residential use without first having secured an allocation for each dwelling to be so converted, according to the provisions of this chapter.

(d) In approving an ordinance under subsection 18.70.020(3) for either a transit-oriented project or an affordable dwelling unit project, city council shall have the authority to reapportion available annual allocations on a per unit basis within a residential, mixed use or mixed income development.

Section 4. The definition of the term “allocation” in Section 18.70.030, titled “Definitions,” is hereby amended to read as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text:

Allocation. “Allocation” means a right, granted by the city pursuant to this chapter, to make application for a building permit to build one dwelling unit or dwelling unit equivalent. An allocation is not a guarantee of receiving approval for a building permit. Approval of the building permit itself will occur through the established building permit review process.

Section 5. The definition of “congregate living use” is added to Section 18.70.030, titled “Definitions,” after the term “building permit” and before the term “development” as follows:

Congregate living use. “Congregate living use” means a structure or structures providing living, sleeping, kitchen, and sanitary facilities for persons who do not jointly occupy the entirety of a dwelling unit or who jointly occupy the entirety of a dwelling unit but who exceed the maximum number of adults permitted in a “household” as defined in section 18.04.020. A congregate living use may occur within a dwelling unit. A congregate living use may also occur within a structure or multiple structures where not all portions of the structure or not all structures contain living, sleeping, kitchen, and sanitary facilities, but the structure as a whole or all structures comprising such use together provide residents with living, sleeping, kitchen, and sanitary facilities. This use includes individuals or groups of persons who have separate contracts or agreements with property owners. Tenancy of a congregate living use shall be for 30 consecutive days or more. Residents of a congregate living use may share bedrooms (sleeping units) and may have shared living, kitchen, and sanitary facilities, or may have some combination of private and shared facilities. This use includes, but is not limited to, boarding and rooming houses, dormitories for students, faculty, or staff of a primary education, secondary education, college/university, or seminary use, fraternity and sorority houses, and other rent-by-the-room configurations. This use does not include residential care-type uses (i.e., uses where occupants receive treatment, supervision, emergency shelter, personal care, protective oversight, or other similar care or services from staff on-site) such as, without limitation, convalescent and nursing homes, hospices, and community correction facilities. This use also does not include hotels, motels, tourist homes, or other lodging uses.

Section 6. The definition of the term “development” in Section 18.70.030, titled “Definitions,” is hereby amended to read as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text:

Development. “Development” means the entire plan to construct or place one or more dwelling units or dwelling unit equivalents on a particular parcel or contiguous parcels of land within the city including, but not limited to, a subdivision approval, a planned unit development, and a mobile home park.

Section 7. The definition of “dwelling unit equivalent” is added to Section 18.70.030, titled “Definitions,” after the term “development” and before the term “dwelling unit” as follows:

Dwelling unit equivalent. “Dwelling unit equivalent” means three bedrooms in a congregate living use.

Section 8. The definition of the term “dwelling unit” in Section 18.70.030, titled “Definitions,” is hereby amended to read as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text and deletions shown in bold, strik-

ethrough text:

Dwelling unit. “Dwelling unit” has the same meaning as defined in section 18.04.085020 of the Golden Municipal Code. “Dwelling unit” includes “mobile homes” as defined by Golden Municipal Code section 18.04.240020.

Section 9. Section 18.70.040, titled “Administration of this chapter,” is hereby amended to read in full as follows with deletions shown in bold, strikethrough text:

18.70.040 Administration of this chapter.

(1) Planning commission and city council may adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter.

(2) Calculations performed in the administration of this chapter shall be rounded downward for all partial numbers.

Section 10. Subsection (1) of Section 18.70.050, titled “General provisions,” is hereby amended to read as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text:

(1) Allocation required for a building permit.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an allocation is required as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit which will result in the creation of a new dwelling unit. For structures containing more than one dwelling unit, one allocation for each dwelling unit in the structure is required as a condition precedent to issuance of a building permit for such structure. A dwelling unit may be replaced with another dwelling unit without obtaining an allocation, provided that the replacement unit is located on the same parcel, tract, or lot, and a building permit to replace the dwelling unit is obtained within 12 months. The planning commission may, at their discretion, extend this period of time an additional 12 months upon request of the applicant and a finding of good cause.

(

b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for a congregate living use, one allocation shall be required for each dwelling unit equivalent as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit for a structure containing such use; provided, however, if the total number of bedrooms in a congregate living use is not divisible by three, the number of allocations required for the congregate living use shall equal the total number of bedrooms divided by three and rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Section 11. Section 18.70.060, titled “Available allocations,” is hereby amended to read in full as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text:

18.70.060 Available allocations.

(1) In January of each year city council shall determine by resolution the number of allocations which will be available for issuance and use during that year. The annual resolution shall assign a sufficient number of allocations directly for satisfaction of a previous reapportionment request granted to a transit-oriented project or affordable dwelling unit project by city council under subsection 18.70.020(3), and for a project(s) whose banking plan(s) included a planning commission recommendation for commitment of future allocations, if city council approves such commitment. The resolution shall then assign those remaining available allocations to the “open pool”, “moderate income housing pool”, and “hardship pool”, and determine the number of allocations within each such pool as will be available for the respective allocation periods.

(2) The total number of allocations available for issuance and use during each calendar year shall be equal to one percent of the number of dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents which are estimated to exist in the city on December 31 of the prior calendar year, except that for the six-year period from 2015 through 2020, the overall number of allocations made available in aggregate shall be reduced such that the total number of allocations utilized during said six-year period shall not exceed an annual average increase of nine-tenths percent, with an appropriate final adjustment, if necessary, being made to the annual resolution for calendar year 2020.

(a) The number of dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents which exist in the city on December 31 of the prior year shall be estimated as follows:

1. Begin with the number of dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents in the city which existed at the beginning of the previous calendar year.

2. Add the number of new dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents for which building permits were issued during the previous calendar year which required an allocation for issuance.

3. Add the number of allocations secured by, or assigned to, previously exempted projects or dwellings during the previous calendar year.

4. Add the number of dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents added to the city by reason of annexations during the previous calendar year.

5. Subtract the number of dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents which were destroyed (and not replaced within 12 months), abandoned or otherwise ceased to be used as such during the prior calendar year.

6. Subtract the number of dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents for which building permits had previously been issued, but which expired in the previous

year without issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

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3)If the calculation of available allocations results in a partial number, the number shall be rounded down to establish the available allocations.

Section 12. The fifth sentence of Sub-subsection (b) of Subsection (3) of Section 18.70.100, titled “Issuance of allocations,” is hereby amended to read as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text and deletions shown in bold, strikethrough text: Any aggrieved party may appeal the director’s decision following the appeal process and procedure set forth in section 18.12.040 chapter 18.12 of the Golden Municipal Code.

Section 13. Section 18.70.110, titled “Banking of allocations,” is hereby amended to read in full as follows with additions shown in bold, underlined text and deletions shown in bold, strikethrough text: 18.70.110 Banking of allocations.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the period of validity of an allocation may be extended through, and the allocation may be used in subsequent allocation periods upon approval by the city as provided in this section. The process of extending the period of validity of allocations in this section is referenced as “banking of allocations”.

(1) Banking of allocations will be permitted in the following circumstances only:

(a) The director of community and economic development shall approve an application for banking of allocations for multifamily or congregate living use projects if the number of dwelling units or dwelling unit equivalents (as applicable) to be banked corresponds to that found in an entire building or buildings in the project, and if the allocations are proposed to be used within the same calendar year as the initial award of allocation.

(b) The planning commission may approve a banking plan for multifamily or congregate living use projects for the purpose of banking beyond the end of a calendar year, upon a finding that building configuration, site constraints, or infrastructure phasing reasonably require that a larger increment of the development be built at one time.

(c) The planning commission may approve a banking plan for single household residential projects upon a finding that building configuration, site constraints, or infrastructure phasing reasonably require that a larger increment of the development be built at one time.

(2) Application for banking of allocations shall be made at or before the time of the allocation application. The application shall set forth a banking plan which includes the total number of dwelling units or dwelling unit equivalents (as applicable) in the project, the number of allocations sought to be banked, the time period during which the validity of allocations is proposed for extension, and the reason therefore.

(3) For applications submitted under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the planning commission shall determine at a hearing upon reasonable notice to the public, as provided in sections 17.30.050 18.48.030 and 18.48.040, whether or not banking, as requested, is appropriate as provided in this section.

(4) A nonrefundable fee shall be assessed in conjunction with each approved multiyear banking plan to cover the cost of the city administering banking plans. The fee shall be set by city council by resolution and shall be based upon the number of dwelling units or dwelling unit equivalents in the approved banking plan. The fee shall be payable on a pro rata (per unit) basis at the time of distribution of allocations to the banking plan. Failure to pay any installment of the fee within 30 days of distribution of allocations to the banking plan shall cause a forfeiture of such allocations.

(5) A party aggrieved by the decision of the planning commission or the director of community and economic development with respect to an application to bank allocations may appeal the decision to city council following the same procedure outlined in subsection 18.70.030(8).

(6) Requests for banking of allocations beyond the end of the calendar year of the application shall be subject to the following conditions:

(a) The maximum number of years in which allocations may be acquired pursuant to any banking plan of allocations shall be five. All allocations acquired within the banking period must be used during this time period.

(b) The maximum number of allocations which may be in the bank at any one time during the banking program shall not exceed the total number of allocations available in the city in the first year of approval of said banking.

(c) Banking plans will be approved only for a number of dwelling units or dwelling unit equivalents which correspond to that found in an entire building or buildings in the project.

(d) Subject to city council’s annual distribution of allocations pursuant to section 18.70.060 of this chapter, planning commission may recommend a commitment of future allocations to an approved banking plan project. Such commitment shall not bind city council’s action, but shall serve to be an indication of support for a specific project.

(7) Surrendered or forfeited allocations distributed to an approved banking plan from calendar years prior to the year during which they are surrendered or forfeited shall be deemed to have expired and shall not be available for distribution. Surrendered or forfeited allocations distributed to an approved banking plan in the same calendar year in which they are surrendered or forfeited shall be made available for redistribution in accordance with the applicable provisions of this ordinance.

(8) The planning commission, may, upon a show of good cause, approve an extension of up to one year to an existing banking plan, to allow use of the banked allocations. The holder of the allocations may not acquire further allocations during the period of such extension.

(9) For the purpose of defining the total number of available allocations as described in subsection 18.70.060(2), the total number of dwelling units and dwelling unit equivalents in the city shall not include banked allocations which have not received building permits.

(10) An applicant banking allocations within the same calendar year, according to the conditions of subsection 18.70.110(1)(a), shall notify the director of community and economic development in writing within ten days after the allocations are granted of the number of allocations being banked and the reasons therefore.

(11) The annual reports to planning commission and city council pertaining to the administration of this chapter 18.70 shall include information regarding the number of banked allocations approved in the current year, used in the current year, and the total number of banked allocations by individual project.

(12) Approval of a “banking plan” shall not constitute a “vested right” to develop the project under C.R.S. 2468-101, or otherwise.

Section 14. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision will not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

Section 15. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof is hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

Section 16. This ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of health, welfare and safety of the community.

Section 17. The repeal or modification of any provision of the Municipal Code of the City of Golden by this ordinance shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify or change in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under such provision. Each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions for enforcement of the penalty, forfeiture or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be rendered, entered or made in such actions, suits, proceedings or prosecutions.

Section 18. Codification Amendments. The codifier of the City’s Municipal Code, Municode, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this ordinance within the Golden Municipal Code.

Section 19. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective five (5) days after publication following final passage in accordance with Section 5.9 of the Charter for the City of Golden, Colorado.

INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED AS AN ORDINANCE, ON FIRST READING, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN, COLORADO, the 28th day of February.

READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED AS AN ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN, COLORADO, the ___ day of ____.

Laura M. Weinberg, Mayor

ATTEST: Monica Mendoza, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Kathie B. Guckenberger, City Attorney

I, Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a certain proposed ordinance introduced and read before the City Council of the City of Golden at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of February, 2023, and ordered by said City Council to be published as the law provides, and that a public hearing is declared for the 14th day of March, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 911 10th Street, Golden.

ATTEST: MONICA S. MENDOZA

Monica S. Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Golden, Colorado

Legal Notice No. 415864

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Legals

Public Trustees

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/

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. J2200365

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

On December 28, 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) Russell Johnson and Terri Weis

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

**This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 6/2/2022 at Reception No. 2022054005 in the records of the Jefferson county clerk and recorder, Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 8654 W Indore Place, Littleton, CO 80128.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 04/27/2023 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: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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: 12/28/2022

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

By: Lyndsay Smith, 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 # CO10385

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. J2200365 First Publication: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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.

Original Grantor(s) LUCAS NOBLE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE MONEY SOURCE INC.

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

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 Attorney 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.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200354

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. J2300008

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 5, 2023, 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) Noe Salazar Santoyo and Ma. Rosa Reyes Salazar

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Guild Mortgage Company LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

April 28, 2017

County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017046732

Original Principal Amount $324,022.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $293,131.45

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 5, LAKEWOOD VIEW SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

7160 W Ellsworth Place, 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, 04/27/2023 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: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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: 01/05/2023

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

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

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

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-949540-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. J2300008

First Publication: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200364

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

On December 28, 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) Thomas R. Dassler AND Carol Ann Dassler

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

December 31, 2020

County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 19, 2021

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

2021008335

Original Principal Amount $532,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $105,798.20

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 386, BUILDING NO. 60, FIRST AMENDED CONDOMINIUM MAP OF GREEN MOUNTAIN TOWNHOUSES (SECOND FILING), COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN NUMBER: 49-172-06-160

Also known by street and number as: 647 S Xenon Ct, Lakewood, CO 80228.

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, 04/27/2023 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/

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

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.

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

January 30, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

February 05, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020014453

Original Principal Amount $309,430.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $297,166.35

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

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: 12/06/2022

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

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) 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 # 22-028837

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

Legal Notice NO. J2200342

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. J2300001

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 5, 2023, 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) COLIN ZENDER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

January 12, 2016

County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

January 13, 2016

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

2016003958

Original Principal Amount

$242,165.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$215,921.27

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 8, BLOCK 1, HARRIMAN PARK FILING

NO. 9, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as:

4773 SOUTH TAFT STREET, MORRISON, CO 80465.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 04/27/2023 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: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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: 01/05/2023

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:

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009670746

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

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vised 1/2015

Legal Notice No. J2300001

First Publication: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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

LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A

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/

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' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200335

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. J2200349

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.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice 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) Fred Schlott and Barbara Schlott

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

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

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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200360

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

On December 28, 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)

Pauline A Phillips Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for FBC Mortgage, LLC, a Limited Liability Company

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

April 22, 2015

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

April 29, 2015

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

2015041053

Original Principal Amount

$159,399.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

$141,281.82

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 9, BLOCK 17, ARVADA WEST FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 6373 Brooks Dr, Arvada, CO 80004.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 04/27/2023 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: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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: 12/28/2022

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

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

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/

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:

Scott D. Toebben #19011

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

Attorney File # 22CO00227-1

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.

Principal Balance

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.

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 # 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. 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 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) John Kelly Original Beneficiary(ies)

the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

L. Deere #28597

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

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. J2200357

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) DUSTIN ALLEE

Original Beneficiary(ies)

WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

April 24, 2009

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

May 05, 2009

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

2009040239

Original Principal Amount $179,259.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $168,308.31

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 5, BLOCK 4, BELLEVIEW RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 13138 West Dumbarton Drive, Morrison, CO 80465.

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

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/

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:

Ryan Bourgeois #51088

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009674995

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. J2300003

First Publication: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200352

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

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

On January 5, 2023, 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 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

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

Also known by street and number as: 18932 W 60TH DR, GOLDEN, CO 80403.

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, 04/27/2023 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, 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

CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300007

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

On January 5, 2023, 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)

JULIE M RANDALL

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE

FOR EVERBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

November 25, 2009 County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

December 08, 2009

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

2009122927 Original Principal Amount

$206,287.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

$153,971.76

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 39, BLOCK 3, SUNSTREAM FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 9521 DUDLEY DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, CO 80021.

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, 04/27/2023 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: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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: 01/05/2023

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:

Randall M.Chin #31149

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009687401

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. J2300007

First Publication: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200355

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

On December 15, 2022, the undersigned Pub-

lic Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

David 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

$527,094.11

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: 143 South Devinney Street, Golden, CO 80401.

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: 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

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. J2200362

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 28, 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) ANN M. SUTHERLAND Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGEIT, INC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Banc of America Funding Corporation 2007-6

Date of Deed of Trust

March 22, 2007 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2007

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2007034997

Original Principal Amount $149,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $39,515.37

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 2, BLOCK 13, HERITAGE VILLAGE TOWNHOMES, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 436 ANVIL WAY, Golden, CO 80401.

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

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, 04/27/2023 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: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

DATE: 12/28/2022

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:

David R. Doughty #40042

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

Attorney File # 22-028973

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. J2200362

First Publication: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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.

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: 2/23/2023

Last Publication: 3/23/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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 # 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.

regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On January 5, 2023, 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)

Nicholas A. Martinez and Casey S. Martinez

12/15/2022 Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

Christine Thompson, Deputy,

This Notice is given with

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) Joey P. Mora Jr. and Stephanie Mora

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Home Loan Center, Inc., dba LendingTree Loans, Its Successors and Assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-RPL1 Date of Deed of Trust

June 19, 2007 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 10, 2007

Outstanding Principal Balance

$62,978.76

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 16, BLOCK 6, ALKIRE ACRES, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 5632 Yank Ct S, Littleton, CO 80127-2186.

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.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 04/27/2023 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: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

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: 01/05/2023

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: Holly R.Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-949587-LL

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

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Legal Notice NO. J2300002

First Publication: 3/9/2023

Last Publication: 4/6/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript City and County

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the Arvada City Council to be held on MONDAY, March 20, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada CO, City Council will hold a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances and thereafter will consider them for final passage and adoption. For the full text version in electronic form go to www.arvada.org/legal-notices, and click on Current and recent Legal Notices to access legal notices. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions. The full text version is also available in printed form in the City Clerk’s office. Contact 720.898.7550 if you have questions.

CB23-005 An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Section 54-36, MTC Part 8 "Pedestrians" Amended, of Article II, Model Traffic Code, of Chapter 54, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, and Adding Section 62-52, Obstruction of Public Passageways, to Article II, Miscellaneous Offenses, of Chapter 62, Offenses

CB23-006 An Ordinance Amending Article IV - Liquor Tastings, of Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Arvada City Code Legal Notice No. 415868

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

The draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reporting For Entitlement Grantee for the 2022 Program Year for the City of Arvada, Colorado is available for inspection and comment. This report is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. The report evaluates the City of Arvada’s performance in meeting overall housing and community development goals.

Public Inspection: The draft report is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the following location:

City of Arvada Housing Preservation and Resources 8001 Ralston Rd Arvada, CO 80002 720-898-7494

A copy of the report can also be found on the City of Arvada website at: https://arvada.org/residents/city-neighborhoods/ cdgb-funds-at-work-in-arvada

Public Comments: Public comments will be received at the above mentioned offices until Friday, March 24, 2023. A summary of comments received will be included with the report.

Legal Notice No. 415867

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

The Lakewood Housing Authority (Metro West Housing Solutions) will submit an application to the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH). The purpose of this application is to request $5,310,000 to develop 118 Units of rental homes at 259 S. Teller St., Lakewood, CO 80226. The request of funding from DOH is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Lakewood. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.

All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to Brendalee Connors, 575 Union Blvd., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228 and will be forwarded to DOH for consideration during the application process.

Members of the public may request a public meeting and should arrange a request with the Applicant. Applicant shall post notice of meeting (Date, Time, and Location) to ensure other members of the public are aware of meeting. If reasonable accommodations are needed for persons attending the public meeting, please contact the Applicant.

Legal Notice No. 415845

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Metropolitan

Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL DEER CREEK VILLAS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Deer Creek Villas Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Sara Dieringer to a 4-year term until May 2027

Bryan Conway to a 4-year term until May 2027

Michelle Wood to a 4-year term until May 2027

DEER CREEK VILLAS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Robin A. Navant

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415839

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL DEER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Deer Creek Metropolitan District of Park County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Kathryn Wilkinson to a 4-year term until May 2027 Vacancy (2023-2025) Vacancy (2023-2027)

DEER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/Robin A. Navant

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415837

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED

ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lookout Mountain Water District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled. The following candidates are declared elected:

Robert Heine: Four-Year Term

Kyle Schroeder: Four-Year Term

Dean Snyder: Four-Year Term

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT

By:/s/ Nickie Holder Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415847

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Daniels Sanitation District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Name Term

Vern Luoma: 4 year term, until May 2027

Patrick Morgan: 4 year term, until May 2027

Floyd Shafer: 2 year term, until May 2025

AJ Beckman Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:

AJ Beckman

Telephone Number of the District: 303-233-2182

Address of the District: 1002 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215 District Facsimile Number: 303-233-7061 District Email: aj@publicalliancellc.com

Legal Notice No.415871

First Publication: March 9, 2023 Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104,1-11-103(3) C.R.S

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Richards Farm Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 02, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected:

Randi Johnson Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2027

Mark Ferro Term: Four (4) Years Term Expiration: May 2027

RICHARDS FARM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Charles Wolfersberger Designated Election Official 8354 Northfield Blvd Building G, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80238 www.richardsfarmmetro.org

Legal Notice No. 415875

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE PLEASANT VIEW WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Pleasant View Water and Sanitation District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Lynn Emrick: Four-year term to 2027

3 and Pond 4 located along Lena Gulch within the Denver West Office Park; pond bank stabilization, riprap installation, replacing three (3) existing headgates with new headgates; repair or replacement of all landscaping and irrigation systems disturbed during the sediment removal project with like quality; protection of all infrastructure within the construction zone (including main irrigation features, utilities, storm lines, and other features); water management and controlling erosion; transportation and disposal of the sediment to a site located at 1301 Meadowsweet Road, and management of water that drains from the disposed sediments, without liability to the Owner; grading of the disposal site and disposed sediments per project drawings; other pertinent work shown on the project drawings; and design alternates approved or removed from the project at direction of Owner.

1.02 DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE

Bidding Documents will be available electronically after 10:00 a.m. on March 9, 2023. Send request for Bidding Documents to Wright Water Engineers, Inc., Contact: Ian Paton, P.E., ipaton@ wrightwater.com or 303-480-1700.

1.03 PRE-BID MEETING

A pre-bid meeting will be held virtually (Zoom) at 02:00 pm on April 11, 2023. Credentials for meeting will be provided in bid package documentation.

1.04 OWNER’S RESERVATION AND AWARD

Bidders are hereby advised the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. 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 also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

1.05 BID WITHDRAWAL

No Bids may be withdrawn within a period of ninety (90) days after the date the bids are open.

1.06 QUESTIONS

All questions regarding the Bid may be directed in writing to Ian Paton, P.E., Wright Water Engineers, at ipaton@wrightwater.com. The Bid questions must be received by 5:00 pm local time on May 2, 2023. No verbal questions will be accepted.

1.07 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

Prior to award of contract, Bidder shall, if so requested by the Owner, submit a list of all Subcontractors and suppliers accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information as to similar projects and other evidence of qualification for each subcontractor, person, or organization Bidder proposes to use on the project.

1.08 BID GUARANTEE

Only a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid will serve as an acceptable bid guarantee. The bid bond must be on the form provided in the Contract Documents.

Legal Notice No. 415857

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Candelas Parkway and Highway 72 Landscape and Irrigation Improvements (the “Project”) 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 31st, 2023. Electronic copies of the bid documents are to be sent to BrandonCollins@ idesllc.com and WesBack@idesllc.com.

A description of the Work to be performed includes but is not limited to: Installation of landscaping; including plants, trees, sod, mulch beds and shrubs. Irrigation main line system installation and any and all other work necessary to complete the project in accordance with Contract Documents including the plans and specifications. The anticipated start date of the project is June 2023.

Bid packages will be available for download at www.questcdn.com. Interested bidders may download the digital documents for $22.00 by inputting Quest project number 8414078 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 March 15, 2023.

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 irregular-

ity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract termswith 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. 415876

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

S. Garland Court Sanitary Sewer Extension

The Bear Creek Water and Sanitation District (the “Owner”) is accepting sealed bids for the S. Garland Ct. Sanitary Sewer Extension (the “Project”).

Sealed bids will be received until the hour of 10

A.M. local time on March 28, 2023 at the offices of the District Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111. At that time, bids received will 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

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, 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.

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, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

Plaintiff: JOHN ROSS, v. Defendants: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, 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.

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, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiff: Assure LLC 1261 S. Zuni St. Denver CO 80223

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

Inc., the holder and current owner

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:

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, 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

v. Defendant: Cottonwood Estates LLC, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject real property which is the subject of this action.Case # 23CV41

SUMMONS

To the people of the state of Colorado

To the above named defendant Cottonwood Estates LLC. 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 E, BLOCK 2, COTTONWOOD LANE SUBDIVISION, And Schedule # 300445422 ASSURE LLC Dated 02/21/2023

Legal Notice No. 415796

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 30, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Misc. Private Legals 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

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2022-067

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

OMAR A. DUWAIK

PO BOX 370102

DENVER, CO 80237

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 ROBERT S. BELICA., Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP

2 SOUTH, RANGE 71 WEST, OF THE 6TH PINCIPAL MERIDIAN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE S87°04’15”

W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 11, A DISTANCE OF 1142.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N78°31’20”E, A DISTANCE OF 719.92 FEET; THENCE N29°30’05”E, A DISTANCE OF 439.28

FEET; THENCE N00°51’32”W, A DISTANCE OF 3680.41 FEET; THENCE N89°57’33”W, A DISTANCE OF 5073.89 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE S00°18’08”E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 11, A DISTANCE OF 145.99 FEET; THENCE S89°57’33”E, A DISTANCE OF 4935.29

FEET; THENCE S00°51’32”E, A DISTANCE OF 3141.46 FEET; THENCE S40°11’18”W, A DISTANCE OF 1202.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AKA: 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 OMAR A. DUWAIK 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, ROBERT S. BELICA, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 20TH 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 27th Day of

FEBRUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry

DiTullio

Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415826

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Normandy Estates Metropolitan Recreation District, Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected:

Vacancy: Four-year term to 2027

Vacancy: Four-year term to 2027

Vacancy: Four-year term to 2027

NORMANDY ESTATES METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT

By: /s/ Micki L. Mills

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415838

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 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:

GARY MACK BRINEGAR

MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067

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

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: 

to: Gavin@Halliganllc.com

Legal Notice No. 415754

First Publication FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Final Publication MARCH 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Stor-N-Lock Self-Storage #14 to be held online with StorageTreasures.com at 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2023. Sale is being conducted to satisfy landlord’s lien in accordance with Article 21.5, Title 38, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended. Contents must be removed prior to close of business on day of sale

Unit # 3006 Matthew Authement

Unit Size: 5x5, Golf Clubs, Dog Crate, Possible chain saw, Black and Decker Trimmer, suitcase

Legal Notice No. 415790

First Publication: March 2, 20233

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Sale of Lien Property

Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on 3/22/2023 at 12:00 p.m. at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Jefferson County, City of Arvada, Colorado.

The Attic Self Storage will sell to satisfy the lien on property stored at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, Colorado 80003 by the following persons:

No. 310Hallmark Electric 4535 Zenobia St, Denver, CO 80212 No. 522Amber Ore

P.O. Box 745574, Arvada, CO 80006 No. 665Guadalupe Perez 7252 Worley Dr, Denver, CO 80221

Misc. household and other

This notice is being published on 3/9/2023 and 3/16/2023 in the newspaper in accordance with C.R.S. Sect. 38-21.5-101 (Colorado Law.) This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Contact: The Attic Self Storage -- 303-456-2882

Legal Notice No.: 415830

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Simply Storage Arvada located at 4911 West 58th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002 will hold an online public sale to enforce a lien imposed on said property, as described below, pursuant to the Colorado Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Colorado Code 38-21.5 to 38-21.5-105. The auction will be held on website www.storageauctions.com (http://www.storageauctions.com) and will end at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Management reserves the right to withdraw any unit from sale. Registered or motor vehicles are sold "As Is / Parts Only," no titles or registration.

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 Kay Frances Crawley, also known as Kay F. Crawley, also known as Kay Crawley, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30180

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 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas L. Beckmann Attorney to the Personal Representative P.O. Box 978 Longmont, CO 80502-0978

Linda Melsheimer Personal Representative 2225 Calais Drive, Unit F Longmont, CO 80504

Legal Notice No. 415802

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kim Marjorie Kilgore also known as Kim M. Kilgore and/or Kim Kilgore and/or Kim Marjorie Benson and/or Kim Benson, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 030008

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 July 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Matthew Benjamin Benson Personal Representative c/o Branaugh Law Office, P.C. 8700 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. 415823

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 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

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 or on or before July 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon K. Schmidt, Personal Representative c/o Briana Fehringer, Esq., Anderson & Jahde, PC 5800 S. Nevada Street Littleton, CO 80120

Legal Notice No. 415801

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ronald Joseph Radhoff, aka Ronald J. Radhoff, aka Ronald Radhoff, Deceased Case Number: 23PR107

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 July 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janice Martin, Personal Representative 9157 Cactus Court Lone Tree, Colorado 80124

Legal Notice No. 415804

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 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 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 forever barred.

Branaugh Law Offices, P. C. Attorney to the Personal Representative 8700 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. 415773

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

Stor-N-Lock Self-Storage #14 to be held online with StorageTreasures.com at 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2023. Sale is being conducted to satisfy landlord’s lien in accordance with Article 21.5,

38, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, as amended. Contents must be removed prior to

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 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

Personal Representative 799 W. 111th Ave. Westminster, CO 80021

Legal Notice No. 415759

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Virginia Beuthel Leitz, a/k/a Virginia B. Leitz, a/k/a Virginia Leitz, Deceased Case Number : 2023PR30100

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

Legal Notice No. 415765

First Publication: February 23, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Eugene Mullins, aka Robert Mullins, aka Robert E. Mullins, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31563

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 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

M. Brandon Maggiore

Attorney to the Personal Representative

7535 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400 Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No.415810

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Loretta L. Krieger, a/k/a Loretta Louise Krieger, a/k/a Loretta Louise Vallejos, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30051

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 July 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert F. Krieger, Jr.

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

Legal Notice No. 415786

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Glen West, a/k/a Robert G. West, a/k/a Robert West, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30178

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 July 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven Robert West

CO 80403

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 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 ROSE MARIE TRICARICO,

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

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 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

s/ Rebecca Wallace Beattie Attorney for Janice M. Gannon, Personal Representative 6390 Gardenia Street, Suite 150 Arvada, CO 80004 303-384-0046 rebecca@wallacebeattie.com

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 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Ursie Batts, Personal Representative c/o Angie Schmitz Attorney to the Personal Representative 7555 E Hampden Ave #600, Denver CO 80231

Rader, A.K.A. Randel Rader, A.K.A. Randy Earl Rader, A.K.A. Randy E. Rader, A.K.A. and Randy Rader, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30196

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 9, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Adrian Wyatt, Personal Representative Estate of Ruby Nell Wyatt

c/o Branaugh Law Offices, P.C. 8700 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. 415834

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Norma R. Chaffin, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30137

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 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patti C. Moyer, Personal Representative

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

Legal Notice No. 415809

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Paul R. Kloberdans, aka Paul Richard Kloberdans, aka Paul Kloberdans, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30189

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 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

James Andrew Kloberdans, Personal Representative

c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203

Legal Notice No. 415808

First Publication: March 2, 2023

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

Estate of Diane Corrine Johnson, aka Diane C. Johnson, aka Diane Johnson, Deceased Case Number: 23PR108

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 July 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kurt Johnson, Personal Representative 43 Hillside Drive Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80215

Legal Notice No. 415803

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ruth Ellen Holliway, a/k/a Ruth E. Holliway, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30218

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the co-personal representatives or to the District Court of Jefferson Combined Court, Jefferson County, Colorado on or before 7/9/2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Dee Holliway and Kent Craig Holliway Co-Personal Representatives c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415865

First Publication: March 9, 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 July 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Linda L. Harms, Personal Representative Sean D. Rutledge AR#33710 -Attorney for

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

415-812-0940 Legal Notice No. 415763 First Publication: February 23, 2023

Publication: March 9, 2023

TO CREDITORS Estate of Maria Celina Vela Diego, aka Maria Celina Vela, aka Celina Vela aka Celina O. Vela, aka Sally Vela, Deceased 12/03/2022 Case Number: 2023PR030024

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 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

s/ Timothy J. Priebe Attorney for the Personal Representative 1880 Office Club Pointe, Ste. 120 Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Legal Notice No. 415818

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of RUBEN PACHECO, ALSO KNOWN AS RUBEN A. PACHECO, AND RUBEN ARTHUR PACHECO, Deceased Case Number: 23 PR 30159

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 Gwendolyn Lydia Snoek, AKA Gwendolyn Lydia Schmidt, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30020

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 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Corinna Kuhn and Yvonne Snoek Kearns Co-Personal Representative c/o Gookin Law, LLC 1931 N. Boise Ave., Ste. 114 Loveland, CO 80538 Legal Notice No. 415856

March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JOHN HENRY GERKEN, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR068

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 July 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lori K. Stenstrom

Personal Representative 5650 S Kline Street Littleton, Colorado 80127

Legal Notice No. 415816

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF JOHN EDWARD HAY, a/k/a JOHN E. HAY, a/k/a JOHN HAY, a/k/a

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 3, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

W. Reagor Attorney for Personal Representative 8400 E Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. 415797

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Harold M. Francis, a/k/a Harold Francis, a/k/a Harold Mitchell Francis, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30234

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 July 27, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tommie Francis, Personal Representative 32097 Buffalo Park Rd Evergreen, CO 80439

Legal Notice No. 415850

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Timothy G. O'Neill, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30120

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 July 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Monique O'Neill. Personal Representative

2191 Baldy Lane

Evergreen, CO 80439

Legal Notice No. 415842

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Steven G. Larsen, also known Steven Larsen, also known as Steven Gaylen Larsen, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30122

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 July 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shawnna Black, Personal Representative

2915 Pierce Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80214

Legal Notice No. 415800

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Judith V. Sarnella, a/k/a Judith Violet Sarnella, a/k/a Judith Sarnella, a/k/a Judy Sarnella, a/k/a Judy Violet Angelini, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30226

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 19, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Desmond E. Sarnella

Personal Representative

2820 Meadow Glen Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Legal Notice No. 415853

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 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 Cecil Laverne Cooksey, aka Cecil L. Cooksey, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30062

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Daniel Chapman

Attorney for Personal Representative 7900 East Union Avenue, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80237

Legal Notice No. 415820

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Kevin T. Siders, a/k/a Kevin Todd Siders,

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 July 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marlene Maxon, Personal Representative 13006 Noka Trail

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of William Henry Schierkolk Jr, William H Schierkolk, William Schierkolk, William H Schierkolk Jr, Bill Schierkolk, Deceased Case Number: 23PR116

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 July 9th, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terrence J Schierkolk

Personal Representative

9620 Allison Way Broomfield, CO, 80021

Golden, Colorado 80401

In the Matter of the Estate of:

KELLY O. MCNEW, a/k/a KELLY O. CREEDON, a/k/a KELLY O. CREEDON MCNEW, a/k/a KELLY MCNEW, Deceased

Personal Representative/Public Administrator,

First Judicial District: Virginia A. Frazer-Abel # 34892

Frazer-Abel Law, LLC.

Phone: 720-638-1465 4704 Harlan St., Suite 250 Fax: 720-279-0415 Denver, Colorado 80212

Email: Virginia@vfalegal.com

Case Number: 2021PR30989 Division: 11

NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Tara T. Creedon Last Known Address, if any: 12654 Darla Avenue, Granada Hill, CA 91344

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 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 415846

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Alice Evangeline Smith, aka Alice E. Smith, aka Alice Smith, aka Alice Evangeline Robinson, aka Alice Robinson, aka Alice Smith Robinson, aka Alice E. Robinson, Deceased Case Number: 23PR017

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before July 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Co-Personal Representative: Peter B Scull

4818 W. 31st Ave. Denver, CO 80212

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 July 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. Jerry

Co-representative: Timothy B. Scull

1250 Humboldt, #1601 Denver, CO 80218

Legal Notice No. 415824

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of EARL FRUDEGER, Deceased Case Number: N/A

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative, on or before June 28, 2023 , or the claims may be forever barred.

Jan K. Barreth, Personal Representative 8746 Tall Grass Pl Lone Tree, CO 80124

Legal Notice No. 415806

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carole A. Metzger, aka Carole Annette Metzger, and Carole Metzger, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30219

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 July 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Andrea J. Metzger, Personal Representative 2721 N. Raleigh Street Denver, CO 80212

A hearing without appearance on the Amended

Petition for Final Settlement and Petition for Redetermination of Heirs for determining heirs of Kelly O. McNew and ordering final distribution of the Estate of Kelly O. McNew is set at the following date, time, and location:

Date: March 31, 2023 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Courtroom or Division: 11

Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401

***** IMPORTANT NOTICE ******

Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the 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. 415807

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

In the Matter of the Petition of:

Parent/ Petitioner: Griselda M. Hernandez Arellano

For Minor Child: Marcos Antonio Rios

To Change the Child’s Name to: Marcos Antonio Hernandez

Case Number: 23CV20 Division 9 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

The Court finds the Petitioner has pursued reasonable and diligent efforts and attempts to locate and give actual notice to the non-custodial parent regarding the petition for change of name. Notice by publication is therefore authorized.

Public Notice is given on February 24, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child as been filed with the Jefferson County District Court. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for April 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in Division 9, Court Room 550, of the Jefferson County Court House, 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401.

The Petition requests that the name of Marcos Antonio Rios be changed to Marcos Antonio Hernandez

Done in open court this February 24, 2023

By: Randall C. Arp District Court Judge

Legal Notice No.: 415819

First Publication: March 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 30, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Children Services

(Adoption/Guardian/Other)

Public Notice District Court Jefferson County, Colorado Court Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401

In the Interest of: Shawn Michael McCleary III

Respondent

Attorney: Eric D. Wollard, #29934 The Wollard Law Firm, PC 4251 Kipling Street Suite 300 Wheat Ridge CO 80033 Phone Number: 303-355-1141

Public notice is given on February 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Laura Jean Naccarato be changed to Laura B. Naccarato

Case No.: 23C192

/s/ Mary Ramsey Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 415819

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on February 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

E-mail: ewollard@303law.com

Case Number: 2023PR030125

Division: L NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To:

All

Legal Notice No. 415829

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Pkwy

The Petition requests that the name of Katherine Amelia McDaniel be changed to Katherine Amelia Karras Case No.: 23C184

/s/ Mary Ramsey Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. 415822

First Publication: March 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

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