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Jeffco Nonprofit Showcase connects the community for benefits beyond Colorado Gives Day

BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Jeffco Nonprofit Showcase took place inside Colorado Mills, just inside the dining COURTESY OF WEST METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE area on Colorado Gives Day.

Most people believe that Colorado Gives Day is simply a day to donate. However, the day also brings awareness to resources, volunteer opportunities and ways to engage the community.

The Jeffco Nonprofit Showcase is a function of the Colorado Gives Foundation, organized by the West Metro Chamber of Commerce and held at the Colorado Mills Shopping Center.

The showcase is another way that the Colorado Gives Foundation connects nonprofits with the community, but, the work does not end there. The volunteers, the people receiving help and the community all benefit from the existence of the nonprofits in a few different ways.

The businesses at the showcase ran the gamut from established organizations that have been around for 50 years like the Action Center and new organizations started by individuals like Bridging Over.

“We’re basically a human needs organization that has been around for 56 years, always in Lakewood, always on the same block,” said John Covert, The Action Center’s director of development. The Action Center, according to Covert, provides food, clothing, rental assistance and utility assistance to community members.

“I think where we kind of differentiate ourselves a little bit, is that we truly want to teach people how to fish,” said Covert. “We want them to become self-sufficient and self-reliant, we want their families to be reliable, resilient, and those kinds of things.”

To accomplish this, Covert said The Action Center creates a relationship with the person or families it help. This means check-ins and helping in other areas of life whenever it can.

Meanwhile, Randy Smith, director of Bridging Over, began in April 2020 to provide assistance to the unhoused population of Lakewood. His latest project seeks to keep homeless people safe as they

navigate Colfax while it’s under construction.

“One year ago, on Oct. 31, The Reflective Vest Project came to light,” Smith said. “We’ve distributed a little over 200 reflective vests.”

The vests come in a bag with other items that one would need to be safe on the street.

The showcase was a place to see the range of purpose in Jeffco’s nonprofit community. Jeffery Lockwood, executive director of The Lockwood Foundation, explained how nonprofits also help the people volunteering. The foundation, according to Lockwood, creates trail access for people with “extremely limited mobility.”

“We’re realizing that it’s not just about the person in the chair, these volunteers,” Lockwood said. “When the volunteers take someone up Mount Elbert, they go home, and they feel engaged in their community. They created a difference that day and no one can take that from them. It becomes part of their identity, that they were a change in their community.”

The Colorado Gives Day website and the showcase are the best places for people in the community to find help.

“We are a shelter for single and expectant mothers. And we’re here in the Jeffco area,” said Marisol I. Velez, director of Marisol Homes.

“We provide intensive wraparound services to all our moms,” Velez said.

This includes therapy, mental and physical health services, childcare, skill-building classes and more.

“Our moms get daily classes,” said Velez. “We provide childcare for their next classes. And so, they get classes on job skills, finance, parenting skills, sobriety support, healthy relationships, self-care, different programs like that, we have actually up to 20 classes right now, which is huge.”

Many of the organizations were at the showcase recruiting volunteers for their next action.

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New Lakewood Mayor Wendi Strom hopes to bring community together to heal city’s growing pains

BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In an exit interview with the Jeffco Transcript, former Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul had nothing but kind words about new Mayor Wendi Strom. He believed that the recently elected Strom had one major strength that could help the city move forward.

“One of the main reasons I supported Wendi is her ability to collaborate and bring people together. And that is key,” Paul said.

Now, Strom is at the helm of the city. She spoke with the Jeffco Transcript only two days after her induction into the office and described the feeling of those first few as mayor.

“The role and the possibilities are so expansive. It’s really exciting. But at the same time, the journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step,” Strom said. “We’re at the first step, and it can be overwhelming and incredibly exciting, all wrapped into one.”

Strom quickly jumped right in, however, using her experience as mayor pro tem in 2023 as a springboard.

“As mayor pro tem, I did have the ability to run a couple of study session meetings for council,” Strom said. “When I was running my first regular meeting, that was different.

But there were a lot of similarities that helped me feel a little bit more

Wendi Strom believes that finding common ground is the key to bringing the comFILE PHOTO munity back together.

like I knew the flow. It’s so different, running versus just participating in a meeting. So being mayor pro tem absolutely helped.”

Basic knowledge about the Lakewood government also helped Strom after she got into office.

“One of the things that’s not widely known in Lakewood, and even outside of Lakewood, is that the mayor in Lakewood is quite a bit different than we’ll say, the mayor of Denver,” Strom explained. “In Denver, there’s a strong-mayor type of government.

The mayor literally runs the city and the mayor runs the airport. With Lakewood, there’s a council-manager form of government and the role is quite a bit different.”

According to Strom, this knowledge helped her to know where her highest priorities should be. “I don’t have to come in and actually be the CEO of the city,” Strom said. “But there is a lot of community engagement that goes along with this position, in addition to running the meetings.”

Strom’s plan for her tenure as mayor centers on the very skills that Paul noted. She wants to tackle the issues Lakewood faces, but first, her sights are on bringing the community together at a time when the entire nation is polarized. Lakewood is a bit different.

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Wheat Ridge City Council honors high school sports achievements, discusses new cops, liquor licensing board rules and more

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Wheat Ridge City Council started its Dec. 11 meeting with celebrations and introductions but quickly moved on to hearings on land movements, new regulations for the liquor licensing authority and more.

Introducing new grads and new faces

Mayor Bud Starker started the council meeting with a series of photo-worthy acknowledgments. The first was to congratulate the newly graduated members of the 2023 Wheat Ridge 102 class. More than a class, Wheat Ridge 102 is a way that residents can learn about and serve their community with enrichment projects. It’s

an extension of the Wheat Ridge 101 course that educates residents on how the community works.

The newly graduated class presented projects to the council this fall.

Those projects will grow to be ongoing collaborations with the city.

The next class opens in 2025.

Mayor Starker then introduced a new class of recruits for the Wheat Ridge Police. Chief Chris Murtha said the seven recruits were there to meet the mayor and council while introducing themselves to the community.

Each recruit was given a few minutes to tell a little about themselves. Most were coming in with military service experience and one worked in EMS before joining the WRPD recruit class.

The recruits are a diverse class.

Although most are longtime Wheat Ridge residents, there were recruits from other states and one who was born in the Republic of Panama. All spoke about their eagerness to serve the Wheat Ridge community.

Congratulations given to Wheat Ridge’s sports teams

The Wheat Ridge Boys Varsity soccer team celebrated their second Jeffco League champion title and what Coach Nick Craner says were individual wins as well. These include academic achievement awards for high grade point averages and awards for sportsmanship. Council Member Janiece Hoppe donned a WRHS cheer jacket to introduce the Wheat Ridge High varsity plans team.

Coach Sydney Harvey and assistant coach Kaylee Hart spoke about the team’s achievements, which include Jeffco League champions and Colorado State 4A Pom Pom Runners Up. Assistant coach Hart carried the large trophy for the state pom pom award to the podium.

Harvey also commended the team of nine girls for their academic excellence and leadership. Harvey said the team has the longest performance year because they support all the major sports teams at Wheat Ridge High. The Poms team season runs from the beginning of the school year through March.

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Rezoning one property and vacating two others

The public hearing portion of the meeting began with the rezoning of two properties along Wadsworth Boulevard. The applicant, property owner Batt Cave LLC is asking the city for a zone change from Neighborhood Commercial and Restricted Commercial to Mixed Neighborhood (on 3650 Wadsworth and 3660 Wadsworth.

According to the staff memo on the resolution, the zoning change would, “result in one zoning across both parcels, will provide a continuation of the MU-N zoning from the east, and reflects the transitional nature of this location and the character of the Wadsworth Corridor.” The request was approved.

The council also approved a resolution to create a new city position Community Services Officer. This position was proposed to ensure that licensing compliance is upheld. The CSO would have the power to issue summons. This is a peacekeeping position. The resolution to create the position was approved.

Also approved on second reading, after a public hearing were resolutions to vacate properties on Clear Creek Drive and Miller Court. The Clear Creek Drive property was a cul-de-sac before improvements were made to extend the roadway. The cul-de-sac was demolished as necessary for construction and the area was bypassed.

The vacated property is no longer necessary for public access.

The Miller Court property has been held and maintained by the city for decades. Part of it was used by business owners at 10450 Wst 38th Ave. The piece of land has never been used as a roadway or public access point.

Now those owners want to make improvements.

According to staff notes, the owners of the adjacent property want the city to vacate “so that they (the owners) could construct a fence around the rear portion of the property to secure stored vehicles and equipment from theft.” The resolution was approved.

Changing Liquor Licensing Authority board member rules

A resolution to change the regulations governing the Liquor Licensing Authority board was approved on first reading.

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The change would, “create new regulations pertaining to term limits, unexcused absences, automatic removal, approximately equal district representation of board members, and Council’s ability to remove members among other things,” according to the staff memo read during the council meeting.

The city council currently does not have the authority to remove board

members, limit terms and other governing measures. The resolution would extend to the Liquor Licensing Authority the same rules that govern all Wheat Ridge city boards and commissions. The public hearing on this ordinance will take place on Jan. 8, 2024, at the regular council meeting.

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Lakewood City Council: Councilor Cruz inducted, BIDs and agreements discussed “Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are primarily self-governing entities with significant authority, including the authority to incur debt and impose fees on commercial property owners within the district,” the memo said. The city oversees all BIDs and that’s why Lakewood council must approve Fitch’s appointment to the West Colfax BID board.

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A last council induction for the year and intergovernmental agreements ensued at the Dec. 11 Lakewood City Council meeting. Council members inducted at the last meeting were Glenda Sinks Ward 1, Roger Low Ward 3, Jacob LaBure Ward 5 and Dave Rein Ward 4.

Newly elected Ward 2 councilor Isabelle Cruz was not available for induction during the last Lakewood City Council meeting, so she was sworn in by presiding municipal judge Nicole Bozarth prior to the meeting.

Mayor Wendi Strom recessed the meeting for a brief reception to celebrate Cruz’s induction.

Later in the evening, the council considered a resolution to fill the vacant Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District board seat, ultimately voting to accept Brent Fitch’s application for the seat. Fitch is the presiding president of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

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“We do have a lot of divisiveness in Lakewood,” Strom said. “One could argue, justifiably, that we have a lot of divisiveness nationwide, too. A lot of it, when we look outside of the municipal level is occurring along weird party lines. But Lakewood is unique in that we have the divide, but it tends to reside mostly around housing, the topic of housing and development.”

Strom said she plans to begin her work with engaging the community, using the issue to bridge the communication gap between local government and the community.

“My big goal is (that) I really want to make it so that people feel more comfortable and want to be more engaged with local municipal government, whether that be more interested in showing up for council meetings or sending feedback to city council,” Strom said. “I want to expand the people that the Lakewood officials are able to connect with.”

Strom plans to tackle socioeconomic diversity issues as well.

“Something that I’m hoping for is to bring people in and really get more people engaged across all kinds of different social demographics,” Strom said.

“We just need to hear from people from all facets of Lakewood, and right now, to be honest with you, we don’t.”

Strom explained that she wants to bring more voices of underrepresented members of the community to the table.

“I really want to make a bigger table and welcome more voices in through all the different channels that are a part of that,” she said.

Then, the new mayor wants to prioritize Lakewood’s housing woes.

“I fundamentally believe that housing does not need to be as controversial as it is in Lakewood, as controversial and/ or divisive,” Strom said. “We can meet the needs of our residents. In addition to holding dear, the unique character of the neighborhoods that we already have. It’s really one of the things that I see as a big part of that challenge right now.”

Strom added that Lakewood is a “fullfledged city” that is made up of people who still see it as a suburb. And that is a large part of the problem. She believes the comprehensive housing plan that the city is working on will help to educate the public and also invite them to the table for feedback and collaboration.

“I’m hopeful the plan can be part of trying to remove some of the fear and uncertainty around building and development so that we can start to look at these underserved areas and really do better for our city,” Strom said.

In the meantime, while she is getting to work for the city, Strom would like the Lakewood community to give a little grace to its public officials as they move forward.

“I would like to be able to be the person that shows our community that their elected leaders are people. We’re humans and we make mistakes, and we have feelings and all these things that I think are so oftentimes lost,” Strom said.

She included the city staff as well.

“I’m gonna work really hard to maybe return that human element and the fact that every single person out there on that dais (during council meetings) is a human being, that we do care about Lakewood,” she said.

You can catch Mayor Wendi Strom in action during the televised council meetings on LakewoodSpeaks.org.

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Green Tree agreed to seek a bond issue to pay back Lakewood and others. The bond issue never happened and Green Tree says it never will.

Strom said the council does not have enough information to decide on the resolution item. Strom also cited the absence of city staff who could answer questions about the matter. She opened the matter to public comment.

Resident Pete del Duca came to the podium to share what he found out about the agreement between Green Tree Metro and Lakewood.

He gave a legal history of the transactions between the two entities.

Del Duca said that the city was

December 21, 2023De setting a dangerous precedent by canceling the $3 million debt plus interest.

Councilor Jeslin Shahrezeai asked what would happen if the council voted not to pass the resolution. City attorney Alison McKenney Brown assured the council that a nay vote would not pass the resolution. However, the council could bring the resolution back in the future for discussion. The agreement would stay as it was before the council broached the resolution.

The council voted unanimously not to pass the resolution to terminate the agreement between Green Tree Metro District and the city of Lakewood.

For more information on the agreement, see recent the 2019 Canyon Courier article “Jeffco reaches settlement with Green

Tree Metro District”.

Public hearings were held for three measures

• Lakewood Police wants to hand a duty over to West Metro Fire. The council passed a resolution to allow the Lakewood Police Department to hand over specific duties to West Metro Fire. Since 1984, Lakewood Police has been the agency of authority in emergency response situations that involve hazardous materials. Once the resolution passes, West Metro Fire has the training and the backing of a state statute to be in charge when a hazardous materials situation happens in Lakewood city limits.

• The City of Lakewood wants to enter an agreement with Jefferson County to receive a safety grant. The city applied for an In-

frastructure Investment and Jobs Act/Safe Streets for All grant from the US Department of Transportation to pay for jobs and infrastructure for safer streets. The USDOT requested that Lakewood combine its grant application with Jefferson County’s application. Lakewood would still get the money but as a subproject under the county’s award.

• The Two Creeks neighborhood park project gets another step forward. According to the resolution, the city has been buying up property over the last 20 years for this purpose. To move forward now, Lakewood needs an agreement with Mile High Flood District. View the staff presentation on the project at LakewoodSpeaks.org.

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Peaceful escapes: Discovering serenity with tea during the festive frenzy

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s the festive season circles around us in a whirlwind of excitement and activity, finding moments of serenity becomes essential. Amidst the chaos and celebrations, it’s crucial to carve out spaces for tranquility and peace. One timeless and soothing way is to rediscover calmness, the simple art of finding comfort. Here are three quiet practices that can help reduce the hectic stress and restore a sense of peace, allowing you to embrace the season of light.

Create a cozy space: With the tapestry of the holiday rush, create a simple sanctuary within your home allow this to become a nurturing act of self-love. Get creative and cozy, craft a space that resonates with your spirit, a corner by the window surrounded by pillows and warm blankets. Maybe it’s as simple as some soft throws and your favorite snug chair. If you have a fireplace build a fire and form a friendly place to take in the light and watch the flames. Or perhaps it’s creating a special nest on your bed with your fur baby cuddled up by your side. Make it yours, light

some candles, put on your favorite sounds of the season, fill your nook with treasures that whisper of tranquility.

Let this cocoon of tenderness beckon you to just be silent, breathe deeply, and cherLisa D. Heart ish a few quiet moments amidst the festive flurry.

Tender comfort: Tea, with its diverse varieties and calming properties, is a cherished companion during the holiday season. If you have a favorite calming tea, please use it. If you want to try something new, please do. Discovering new teas can be a relaxing tool to help ease the mind. Explore blends that speak to your soul, pick the one that cradles you in solace and gentleness. Is it peppermint, orange spice, chamomile, lavender, cinnamon apple, pick one that calls you home. Next, allow the entire journey of the tea-making process

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to be an experience that caresses your senses. Prepare the water, watch the water dance into a boil, select your special teapot or cup.

Set the intention of savoring tender comfort as the leaves are infused, relish the anticipation of the stillness that awaits you. Take a deep sniff, inhale the fragrant mist that allows the aroma to fill your senses.

Feel the comfort of the warmth of the cup in your hands. If possible, go to your cozy space with your tea.

As you sit and take in all the sensations, allow your mind and body to relax and appreciate these moments of serenity and harmony.

Calmness is kindness: As you nestle into your snug haven with your chosen tea, take a heartfelt pause to honor and celebrate all that you have achieved during this vibrant busy season. Sip your tea slowly, letting each sip be a graceful dance of tranquility. Allow the warmth you feel to wrap around you like a tender embrace, releasing any tension or worries. Close your eyes and embrace this act of self-kindness as you enjoy some much-needed downtime. Allow

yourself to reflect on your efforts, being grateful for your strength, energy, and determination. In these gentle moments, kindness towards oneself becomes a profound reminder of the significance of self-compassion and nurturing among the madness of the season.

In the symphony of celebrations and demands, these heartfelt practices offer an oasis of serenity. A chance to stop, breathe, appreciate moments of calm and peace. Embracing the art of nurturing a cozy space, delighting in the ritual of intentional tea and fostering selfkindness can be transformative in the fast tempo of the season.

Let these practices be a guiding light, leading you back to your heart-center, gifting yourself moments of peaceful escapes this holiday season. Happy Holidays!

Lisa D. Heart, a former management executive who is now a heartfocused life coach and the founder of “starts in the heart” movement.

She teaches working women how to make self-care a priority to prevent stress-related diseases.

Take the darkest day of the year and make it brighter

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he winter solstice is an event I look forward to for much of the year – not because I’m a particular fan of such a short day, but because from then on we’re going to get a little lighter every day. So, while we’re stuck in all this darkness, I’ve done my equinox guy duty to gather together some great ways to mark the occasion. Here’s to brighter days ahead.

Olde Town Arvada Goes All-In on Pop-Ups

Holiday-themed pop-ups have become a major source of fun during this time of year and Olde Town Arvada is bringing three different bars to those looking for some fes-

tive activities. All day at Hogwarts event, which fea- darkest, it seems like the perfect COMING three bars will be tures an evening of enchanted time to celebrate the importance ATTRACTIONS running through cocktails. and beauty of light. That’s just what

Sunday, Dec. 31.

First, there’s Sippin’ Santa, which is set up at Bernard’s Tiki Room above the Arvada Tavern, 5705 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

This tiki-themed Clarke Reader offering provides guests with a 75-minute experience that is sure to bring a bit of the island spirit to Olde Town.

Also on offer is The Stockroom’s, 5713 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Holi-

And then there’s the 5th annual NOEL Christmas Pop-Up Bar atThe Bluegrass Lounge, 7415 Grandview Ave. With a theme of Christmas in Colorado, this popular bar features Christmas cocktails, a specially curated menu and half-a-million lights and decorations. There’s also workshops, classic Christmas movie screenings, karaoke on Thursdays and Santa visits on Wednesday.

Explore the power of light at Walker Fine Art gallery

With this time of year being the

Walker Fine Art gallery, 300 W. 11th Ave., No. A, in Denver, is doing with its Revealing Radiance exhibit, which is on display through Saturday, Jan 6.

A group exhibit featuring the work ofChristopher Warren,Sara Pittman,Chloe Hedden,Allison Svoboda, Eileen Roscina and Chris Richter, the show examines the multi-faceted nature of light and its counterpart, darkness. According to provided information, the artists all examine the impact light has on SEE READER, P15

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human emotion, which is sure to make it an illuminating show.

Find details at www.walkerfineart.com.

Make your evening merry and bright at the Inverness Denver Fireside Bar & Grill

There’s something about a roaring fire at this time of year that just makes everything feel a whole lot brighter. The Inverness Denver’s Fireside Bar & Grill, 200 Inverness Drive West in Englewood, is taking this truth and upping the festive factor with the Blazing Bright holiday pop-up bar.

Running through Monday, Jan. 1, the special set-up will be blazing with twinkling trees and decorations and will feature specialty drinks like sleigh shots, the Angry Elf peppermint martini, an Ugly Sweater Weather mule and the Not So Silent Night sangria. It will also feature the Bah Humbug Hot Cocoa Bar, complete with boozy holiday delights, seasonal toppings and a complimentary commemorative holiday mug, plus festive light bites.

This is the place to go for holiday atmosphere, so head over to opentable.com to make a reservation.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Annie Booth Trio and Friends at Dazzle

Listen, if you’ve been a reader of mine for the last few years, you know I’m going to write about the Annie Booth Trio’s annual performance of themusic Vince Guaraldi wrote for “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Celebrating that episode of television and its music might be my favorite holiday tradition.

What makes this year special is it’s the trio’s (pianist Booth, bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño) 10th year playing these tunes, so there are some exciting additions to the proceedings. It’s the inaugural performance at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, 1080 14th St. in Denver, and the trio will be joined by vocalists Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean and Marion Powers.

Performances are at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 23, and 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24.

Get tickets for this absolute treat at www.dazzledenver.com.

Don’t miss the cartoonish fun at the Lakewood Cultural Center

If you’re looking for a truly unique and hilarious way to celebrate the holiday season, you definitely don’t want to miss The Queen’s Cartoonists. The sextet is a blend of top-notch multi-instrumentalists who bring in comedy and holiday-oriented fun for all ages.

They’ll be performing “Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It!” at theLakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. According to provided information, the cartoonists perform “original soundtracks and fresh compositions perfectly synchronized with projections of cartoons pulled from the golden age of animation, cult cartoon classics and modern animated films.”

The blend of jazz, classical music and cartoons may seem like an odd pairing, but when the group takes to the stage, it all works. You’ve never seen anything like this, but getting tickets at Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents can change all that.

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

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Brighton artist paints fantastic realism

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

J

udith Dickinson was born to be an artist.

When she was 8, numerous artists saw her talent and offered to teach her.

“I’ve been fortunate to continue my art education through the years working under some top artists, most recently Craig Tennant, Anthony Ryder and Michael Shane Neal,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson naturally developed the talent to oil paint portraits in accurate detail, depicting nature and contemporary life.

Southwest Art Magazine, Art Collector Magazine and Art of the West Magazine have also featured Dickinson’s work.

Dickinson said she didn’t go to college for art, where the lessons were on abstract art. She preferred painting realism, so she got her degree in education in Philadelphia at Cairn University but continued to paint when she could.

Dickinson brings the emotions and character of a real-life figure or scene to her paintings. She primarily paints portraits of clients and people around the world.

Dickinson said she had painted portraits of famous people such as Judge Judy and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as paintings of many Christian leaders.

She also did portraits for former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and his wife.

“Portrait commissions are what pays the most,” she said. “Portraits are very hard to do because each person is so different and you’ve got to be right on.”

Move to Colorado

Dickinson grew up in New Jersey on 700 acres of wooded countryside with lakes. She moved to Colorado in 1996.

TOP MIDDLE: The Rwandan moms of the Pygmy tribe live in poverty.

Judith Dickerson painted their story using fabric in many ways.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Judith Dickinson with two horse portraits she painted.

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“I do miss the trees, but I love Colorado for the sunshine every day,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson moved to Brighton in 2007, and her art career expanded.

“When we drove into Brighton, it was a small town, and many places were boarded up with Christmas decorations that were still up in March,” she said.

Dickinson found an 1888 historic home for sale and decorated it with antiques from New Jersey.

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the house,” Dickinson said.

Dickinson said the city of Brighton offered them the former empty police station to turn into Main Street Gallery to help revitalize downtown.

Its gallery houses Colorado artists, also called the Main Street Creatives, offering art classes and hosting receptions.

It also has ten studio spaces.

“We have great teachers teaching 16 to 20 artists, running studios and showing in the gallery. …It’s wonderful that the city enables us to do that, “Dickinson said.

Dickinson Art Studio is in the old jail of the police building.

“I come to jail every day to do my art,” she said with a laugh.

“I come to my studio six days a week because I love it.”

Work in Africa

Dickinson and her husband’s lives changed when they went to work in Africa to start an orphanage in Uganda and work with the pygmy tribes in Rwanda.

What inspired Judith and Gary Dickinson to open an orphanage in Uganda? Gary was a professor at a New Jersey University with several African students, and one of them was like a brother to them.

“We were sending money for special projects,” Judith said.

Judith said Gary traveled to Uganda, and a person he helped invited him to come to a remote village to thank him.

When he arrived, he found many kids running around.

“This guy was trying to take these children in, they were living off the land and barely went to school. Gary said we can’t do everything, but this is one thing we can focus on, so it’s when he started the orphanage,” Judith said.

Judith continued her passion for painting art and making a

LEFT: A painting of a young lady sitting at a barn at the Brighton, Colorado Bromley Farms.

RIGHT: Judith Dickinson’s painting of Crazy Horse.

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living to help sponsor the kids.

Judith said her painting sales went toward her work in Africa, and they continue to work there today. Gary goes three to four times a year, and she goes occasionally.

“A friend told us about a pygmy tribe that lives in poverty, so we went to work with two other tribes that had never learned to read or write,” Judith said.

Dickinson said the kids have been in school for eight years now, and they rebuilt their huts. They are being taught how to farm and are receiving clean water and medical care.

Dickinson said they took their grandchildren, three sons and their wives to Africa in June.

“They got to see how the other side of the world lives,” she said.

To see Dickinson’s work and find local galleries where her work is displayed, visit judithdickinson.com.

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Collection highlights from the Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium of Vascular Plants

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ocumentation of the flora of Colorado is key to the mission of the Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium of Vascular Plants at Denver Botanic Gardens. By collecting and preserving plants as herbarium specimens, we create a snapshot in time, or in other words, a permanent record of our natural world. The theme of this year’s collection efforts was May and June showers bring July, August and even September flowers. Thanks to the incredible amount of rain we received this spring, we decided to take ad-

vantage of the extra moisture and document plant species in two under-collected areas: the Denver metro area and adjacent plains.

You might not think there are many native and rare plant species to document in the Denver metro area. However, thanks to numerous green spaces and parks, many native plants occur throughout the metro region. One of the most memorable plants we found this summer was

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Acorus calamus (sweet flag). Only known from a handful of locations along the Front Range, we were able to add five new occurrences. These new distributions will provide valuable information for tracking this rare species.

Although approximately one-third of the state of Colorado is comprised of the plains, far fewer herbarium collections are made there as opposed to the mountains. However, many plants make the prairie home, and with the extra rain this year we couldn’t wait to get out there and see what was blooming. We made two trips, one to the northeastern corner of the state in early summer and one to the very southeastern corner at summer’s end. In the northeastern plains, we found hills of green as far as the eye could see. We even came across a “superbloom” of Thelesperma filifolium, stiff greenthread, their bright yellow blooms stretching across the plains. From here, we collected 20 county records (species which had never been formally documented from that county), adding important distributional data to this under surveyed region.

In the southeastern plains, we journeyed to the Comanche National Grassland in search of Solidago

capulinensis, Capulin goldenrod, to survey and collect seed of this rare plant. While hunting for the goldenrod, we trekked through canyons, walked through fields of big bluestem taller than us, and even saw a roadrunner trying to outcompete our vehicle! While we only found one single plant of Capulin goldenrod, we were able to document several other rare plants including the bright red Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), Portulaca pilosa (shaggy portulaca), and Mimosa borealis (pink mimosa). In fact, the collection of Portulaca pilosa was only the third one made in the state and the first one from our location.

All in all, we had an amazing botanical collecting season and made over 250 collections of plants for preservation in the Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium. As permanent records of biodiversity, these collections will serve as a reference and continue to improve our understanding of the flora of Colorado. We can’t wait to see where next year’s collecting season takes us.

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Lakewood man scheduled for May trial in K-9 shooting case Romero’s attorneys confirm plea agreement negotiations are ongoing

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLOROADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Lakewood man who reportedly killed a Jefferson County Sheriff K-9 and pointed a gun at a Golden police officer is scheduled for trial April 30-May 8.

Eduardo Romero, 30, was arrested Feb. 13 for reportedly fleeing police near the Colorado School of Mines campus and killing K-9 Graffit, who was trying to apprehend him.

He’s pleaded not guilty to the eight charges filed against him, including felony charges of aggravated cruelty

to animals and menacing.

Romero, who’s in Colorado Department of Corrections custody for a separate case, appeared virtually for his Dec. 11 pretrial conference at the Jefferson County Courthouse.

Initially, Romero’s defense attorney asked Judge Jason Carrithers for a continuance to allow more time for plea agreement negotiations.

However, Carrithers noted the case has been in the judicial system almost a year, and he wanted to set dates for a motions hearing and trial.

Romero’s scheduled for a twohour motions hearing at 1 p.m.

Feb. 21, with Carrithers instructing the prosecution and defense to file their motions paperwork at least 30 days in advance.

Carrithers stressed that, if the sides reach a plea agreement before

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then, the court can hold a disposition hearing on Feb. 21 instead. In general, a disposition hearing is an opportunity for a defendant to change their plea, so the case may be resolved without going to trial.

Romero entered a not guilty plea on Nov. 27, and has a right to speedy trial within six months of that date, although he can waive it if necessary, his attorney said.

After months continuances and negotiations through the summer and early fall, Romero acquired a new attorney in October who asked for a final delay to review discovery in the case and discuss it with his client. After Romero pleaded not guilty Nov. 27, prosecutors said they wouldn’t withdraw any plea agreements yet.

At the Dec. 11 pretrial conference, prosecutors explained how there’s an extensive amount of discovery in the case, which is partly why negotiations are still ongoing.

ro, but he slipped free and ran eastbound on 19th Street. The officer chased him until Romero reportedly pointed a gun toward the officer, who dove out of the way.

Meanwhile, Romero ran into heavy shrubbery on the northeast side of U.S. 6. Local agencies set up a perimeter, and Deputy Zachary Oliver released K-9 Graffit into the brush to apprehend Romero.

Romero later told detectives that he recognized a “cop dog” was coming toward him. He said the dog didn’t bite him, and he denied pointing his handgun at the dog but “heard the gun fire a round.” He assumed he shot the ground.

After hiding from police, Romero turned himself in around 5 a.m. Feb. 13. Once he was in custody, investigators reportedly found he’d used a stolen passport to buy a hotel room.

The Jeep he’d been driving was also listed as stolen.

A necropsy confirmed K-9 Graffit died from bullets matching Romero’s gun, Golden Police detectives stated at the May 9 preliminary hearing.

Graffit, who’d been with JCSO since 2015, died at the scene Feb. 13. Oliver, his handler, has memorialized Graffit as a K-9 who never backed down from a task. He was also a very social dog who loved attention at home and at work.

“He was my partner, my best friend, and most of all, my family,” Oliver said at Graffit’s memorial service Feb. 27. ” … He gave his life that day. He took a bullet that wasn’t meant for him.”

In the wake of Graffit’s death, community members from Jefferson County and beyond donated money and supplies toward the Sheriff’s K-9 unit. Oliver and another deputy have new K-9 partners, who started their training this summer.

The Feb. 13 incident

As described at the May 9 preliminary hearing, around 12:15 a.m.

Feb. 13, a Mines campus officer and GPD officer contacted a white Jeep blocking a street near the campus.

Romero, the vehicle’s only occupant, was slumped over the steering wheel with his foot on the brake. He later told officers he’d been drinking and smoking marijuana during a Super Bowl party in Denver.

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For four months, a handful of automotive collision repair students at Denver’s Emily Griffith Technical College worked on a rather unique project. It wasn’t a beat up jalopy that they took on. Instead, they plied their skills on four lifesized statues of Ronald McDonald.

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Students in Emily Griffith Technical College’s automotive collision repair program gather for a photo with the Ronald McDonald House statues that they refinished.

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It took the students about 300 hours to completely refurbish and refinish the statues. They sanded the statues, applied sealer and primer, painted a base coat and detailing, and put on decals.

The tasks required for the statues aligned closely with the students’ studies in that it gave them experience using techniques and equipment they will use in the industry.

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BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKEWOOD — Green Mountain girls basketball team’s defense was spectacular Friday night in the Rams’ home opener.

The Rams limited Chatfield to just a single made field goal in the opening half. Green Mountain took a 3213 lead at halftime on the way to an impressive 55-34 victory.

“I told them at halftime, ‘That’s outstanding defense’. You can’t get any better than that,” Green Mountain coach Matteo Busnardo said after the 21-point win over the 6A Jeffco League squad. “On our stats, we had (Chatfield) shooting 1-for-21 in the first half. That’s huge defense.

That is what won us the game.”

Chatfield junior Jordyn Reed had the lone field goal for the Chargers (3-2 record) in the opening half.

Reed and senior Ava Erickson both finished with a team-high 9 points each in the second straight loss for Chatfield.

The Chargers got off to a 3-0 start this season, but couldn’t handle Green Mountain’s man-defense that limited Chatfield to just nine field goals the entire game in the second straight loss this week.

“We knew we had to prepare for Chatfield this whole week,” Green Mountain senior Taylor Ellington said. “They have been winning games by 30, 40 points. They beat Dakota Ridge by 45 points.”

Chatfield was short-handed playing without Audrey Hubbell. The senior had been dealing with an illness this week and missed the road game at Green Mountain. Chatfield coach Jordan Laczkowski said after the game she still hopes to have Hubbell make the out-of-state tournament in Arizona that runs from Dec. 18-21.

“She is on our flight plans,” Laczkowski said of Hubbell hopefully feeling well enough to make the trip.

“We talked in the locker room at halftime that we didn’t realize she was so much of the leadership she is, but it

showed tonight. We need somebody who is ready to step up.”

Ellington stepped up for Green Mountain making a trio of 3-pointers in the first half for the Rams (4-3) to get the offense going. Sophomore Kantyn Pearson had a monster second half pouring in 13 of her gamehigh 14 points after halftime.

“Taylor is a returning starter from last year. A huge piece for this program,” said Busnardo of Ellington who finished with 13 points. “Kantyn was C Team last year and swung up to JV. I knew coming into this year she would be a huge piece on the varsity. We give out a chain after every game and the chain goes to Kantyn Pearson tonight.”

It was the first double-digit scoring game at the varsity level for the sophomore.

“Having a young team hurts sometimes, but we know they will have good years to come,” Ellington said.

“Kantyn scoring 14 points in this game was big.”

Chatfield made a run early in the third quarter, but Green Mountain answered basket-for-basket to keep the Rams’ double-digit lead in order going into the fourth quarter.

“They are a great scramble offense and we tried to scout for it,” Laczkowski said. “Kudos to Matteo and his program.”

Green Mountain is off until the New Year. The Rams return to the court Jan. 3 with a trip up to Glenwood Springs.

“We’ll take this momentum into the break. We’ll get back to work,” Busnardo said. “There is always a target on our back. Green Mountain over the last four to five years has been a gauntlet.”

The Rams won three straight 4A Jeffco League titles from 2020 to 2022 before D’Evelyn captured the 5A/4A Jeffco championship last season.

Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools.

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Green Mountain sophomore Peyton Coil (4) drives the lane during the Rams’ 55-34 home opening victory against Chatfield on Friday, Dec. 15. Green Mountain improved to 4-3 on the season as the Chargers dropped to 3-2 before heading to a PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS / JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS tournament in Arizona over Winter Break.

Green Mountain senior Peyton Bennett (12) gets a shot up over Chatfield junior Sophia Lachenmayer (23) during the second quarter Friday, Dec. 15, at Green Mountain High School. The Rams took a 55-34 victory over the Chargers.

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Colorado composer finds work on Christmas album Sterling native discovers a 40-year-old recording of his arrangement

BY JEFF RICE JOURNAL-ADVOCATE

Singer-songwriter Kip Dubbs recently discovered that one of his compositions has been recorded on a Christmas album.

By an artist he’d never heard of.

Nearly 40 years ago.

The Sterling native has spent much of his adult life in Hollywood composing music for some of the nation’s greatest performers. Pat Boone, Doc Severinson, Ray Conniff and Stan Kenton all have performed music composed or arranged by Dubbs. He was last in Sterling in 2017 to hear the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir perform “Revive Me, Lord,” a composition that took him 10 years to complete.

Before Hollywood beckoned, however, Dubbs taught high school choir in Sidney, Nebraska, and it was there the strange tale of a Christmas song began.

Dubbs had taken some of his students to the 1981 Nebraska All State Choral Festival in Doane, Nebraska.

Guest conductor at the festival was Rodney Eichenberger, under whom

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Kipp had studied years before at the University of Southern California.

As it happened, Dubbs had just recently had a new song published, “A Night Out for Dobbin,” set to the tune of “Jingle Bells.” He decided to give his former mentor copies of the song, hoping they would be performed by Eichenberger’s students.

“I had a package of 50 copies that I gave him,” Dubbs said “He was so surprised as he looked through the music, and very nicely took it. We finished our conversation and I always wondered if he had ever had his university choir perform it, or even read through it at a rehearsal.”

Dubbs never heard back from the professor and thought little about the encounter.

Then, in August 2020, Dubbs’ son Jobe happened to send Kip a link to a website than listed much of Kip’s work and the artists he’d worked with. It was all quite familiar — except for one thing. “(A)s I scrolled down I saw the name of a certain artist,” Dubbs said. “I began thinking, ‘I have no recollection of recording with this particular artist.’ As I searched through the songs on that album, I read the last song title of the album.

‘A Night Out For Dobbin.’ It was my song.”

The album was a Christmasthemed recording titled “O Come All Ye Faithful,” a 10-cut LP with the usual Christmas carols and songs assurance that their clients or they as an individual will get the highest quality of care and concern is where they navigate the benefits that most help them thrive.”

Others include The Arc, an organization that has served the disabled community of Lakewood for decades. According to The Arc’s representative Brent Belisle, the agency provides services for the disabled community, from birth to the end of life.

Veronica Wernsman, community engagement and events specialist for The Arc explained that the organization is an advocate for the disabled person and their families.

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on it. And there, in the tenth slot, was Kip Dubbs’ song.

But Dubbs didn’t recognize the choral group, The Faye Dumont Singers, or the record label, Move Records. There’s a reason for that: The choral group and the record label are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. And, it turns out, the album was released in 1983.

Digging around a little more on the internet and in his own memory, Dubbs finally came up with a connection. It seems Faye Dumont herself was doing graduate work under Prof. Eichenberger at USC back in 1980, around the time Dubbs re-connected with Eichenberger at that Nebraska choral festival and handed over copies of his new song.

“Years later, after I found the Faye Dumont recording, I figured Dr. Eichenberger evidently did have one of his choirs sing it,” Dubbs said.

But if the song had been officially published, wouldn’t the songwriter be owed some royalties? How could a professional musical group record and sell a recording of a song without the composer knowing about it?

“Unfortunately, it happens a lot in the music business where we miss out on royalties,” Dubbs said.

“There’s no hope on (collecting) royalties now. I’ve had this happen before. I guess that’s show biz.”

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300311 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 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) Cherie K. Penny AND Timothy R. Butterbaugh Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY , AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-EQ1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EQ1 Date of Deed of Trust July 21, 2006 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 25, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006090171 Original Principal Amount $237,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $127,168.57 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE EAST 127.5 FEET OF THE WEST 202.5 FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF BLOCK 2, WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, SECOND FILING, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 30 FEET THEREOF, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT IN BOOK 1, AT PAGE 158, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 5710 West 1st Avenue, 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, 01/25/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of

the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/28/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 23-030308 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. J2300311 First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300305 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 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) Fe McGill and James J. McGill Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Carrington Mortgage Services LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2021 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 26, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021151912 Original Principal Amount $745,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $224,789.98 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: You are notified as follows: the undersigned, on behalf of the Holder, gives notice and declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust includ-

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ing, but not limited to the failure to pay the debt in full following the death of the Borrower. The Holder elects to foreclose and demands that the Public Trustee give notice, publish for sale and sell said property to pay the debt and expenses of sale, all as provided by law and the terms of said Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, BLOCK 8, WHISPER CREEK II AT WILD GRASS, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 9117 Ellis Way, Arvada, CO 80005.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/25/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/28/2023 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 12, 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) Steven Joseph Solawetz AND Kellie Marie Solawetz Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2016 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 18, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2016046871 Original Principal Amount $343,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $319,603.76 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. LOTS 33 AND 34, EVERGREEN PARK ESTATES, UNIT 3 COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 5879 S Merriam Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439.

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

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

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.

Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO22261

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/01/2024 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 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. J2300305 First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300321

First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 10/12/2023 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L. Berry #34531 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 23-030974 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. J2300321 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300298 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 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) WILLIAM JESSE ADAMS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SYNERGY ONE LENDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Date of Deed of Trust February 09, 2021 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 17, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021026172 Original Principal Amount $380,725.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $371,922.34 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 13, BLOCK 10, CARMAC HEIGHTS, BLOCKS 6 TO 12 INCLUSIVE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1349 S CHASE CT, LAKEWOOD, CO 80232.

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

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Public Notices NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/11/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 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: 09/14/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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 # 00000009701202 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. J2300298 First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

8, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 1175 VALENTINE WAY S, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-3653.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/01/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/12/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009860404

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300324

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.

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

On October 12, 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) JOHN M. PHILLIPS AND BETTY J. PHILLIPS Original Beneficiary(ies) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust June 22, 2011 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 13, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2011064691 Original Principal Amount $122,241.49 Outstanding Principal Balance $66,820.96 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 SEVENTEEN (17), BLOCK FIFTY-SIX (56), GREEN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, FILING NO.

Legal Notice NO. J2300324 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300309 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 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) Tara Leigh Williams Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for LoanDepot. com, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Deed of Trust April 06, 2017 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 07, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017036828 Original Principal Amount $153,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $162,964.11

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: Tara Leigh Williams failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secure by the deed of trust. Such failure constitutes a breach under the Note and Deed of Trust triggering the power of sale by the Public Trustee.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. CONDOMINIUM UNIT 31, LOCHWOOD CHATEAU, INCLUDING A.017321 APPURTENANT UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ACCORDING TO THE MAPS THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD WITH THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY ON MARCH 2, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79018987, MAY 30, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79047232 AND AUGUST 30, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79078682 AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FILED MARCH 2, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79018986 AND THE FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 30, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79047231 AND ALSO AMENDED BY SURVEYOR''S AFFIDAVIT RECORDED APRIL 26, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79036259 AND THE SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 30, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79078681, AND THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 7, 1980 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 80010088, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO; NOTE: THE ABOVE UNDIVIDED FRACTIONAL INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF SAID CONDOMINIUM ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE XV AND EXHIBIT A OF THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FILED ON MARCH 2, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79018986 AND FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 30, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 79047231.

Purported common address: 1537 S Owens St., Unit 31, 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, 01/25/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/28/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Marcello G. Rojas #46396 The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965

Attorney File # CO230044 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. J2300309 First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300297 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 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) Fernando O. Anglada Jr and Orlando Anglada 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 NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust February 14, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 24, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020021336 Original Principal Amount $211,640.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $203,372.40 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Condominium Unit No. 3, Building No. 1, Southampton Townhome Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on April 28, 1982 as Reception No. 82028403, and any and all Amendments and Supplements thereto, and Map recorded on January 13, 1982 as Reception No. 82002424, and any and all Amendments and Supplements thereto, together with the right to the exclusive use of parking space No. 5 and garage Space No. 6, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 3455 South Ammons Street Unit 1-3, Lakewood, CO 80227.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/11/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 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: 09/14/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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 # CO21794 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. J2300297 First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300296 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 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) Michelle L. Navarides Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Beneficiary, As Nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 23, 2022 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022030155 Original Principal Amount $404,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $399,714.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereb THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, BLOCK 2, LOCHWOOD FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 10484 W Arkansas Dr, 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, 01/11/2024 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

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by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 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: 09/14/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Deanne R. Stodden #33214 Messner Reeves LLP 1550 Wewatta Street, Suite 710, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 623-4806 Attorney File # 8020.0103/23-000073-01 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. J2300296 First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/01/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/05/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 23-030822

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300314

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.

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

On October 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) Lita Koene Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2020 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 29, 2020 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2020047180 Original Principal Amount $772,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $221,168.41 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 15, SLAUGHTER SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 9545 Webster Way, Broomfield, 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

Legal Notice NO. J2300314 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300301 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 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) PHILLIP TREVOR MICHAEL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOME MORTGAGE ALLIANCE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust March 11, 2019 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 12, 2019 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2019018789 Original Principal Amount $338,827.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $318,170.04 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 9, BLOCK 8, FRIENDLY HILLS FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 4564 S. DEVINNEY COURT, MORRISON, CO 80465.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/11/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 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: 09/21/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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 # 00000009886979 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. J2300301 First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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 15, Calahan Homes, Unit Three Amended, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Purported common address: 7520 W Oregon Dr, 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, 01/25/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/28/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Aricyn J. Dall #51467 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 23CO00077-1 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.

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Original Grantor(s) Carlos T Chavez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Integrity First Financial, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust January 18, 2017 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 23, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2017008475 Original Principal Amount $242,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $214,174.60 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are

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 22, SANDRA LYNN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 9931 WEST 54TH AVENUE, ARVADA, CO 80002.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/11/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 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: 09/21/2023 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300306

On September 28, 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.

Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 02, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022054326 Original Principal Amount $346,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $344,287.87

Legal Notice NO. J2300306 First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009759465

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300304

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.

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

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

On September 21, 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) CHRISTOPHER HANSON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2022 County of Recording

Legal Notice NO. J2300304 First Publication: 11/23/2023 Last Publication: 12/21/2023 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300308 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 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.

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Original Grantor(s) Evelyn Diane Najera and spouse Frank R Najera Original Beneficiary(ies) Compass Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 14, 2008 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 28, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2008018478 Original Principal Amount $70,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $57,057.62 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: Evelyn Diane Najera and spouse Frank R. Najera failed 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. Such failure constitutes a breach under the Note and Deed of Trust triggering the power of sale by the Public Trustee.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF TRACK 1, ROWANS SUBDIVISION AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE WEST 1/2 TRACT 1, ROWANS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 6952 W 62nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80003.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 01/25/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/28/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Marcello G. Rojas #46396 The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler St., Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO230077 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. J2300308

First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300312 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) Sammie Rene Rupp Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION , as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-3 Date of Deed of Trust June 17, 2011 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2011058606 Original Principal Amount $138,026.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $121,289.92 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 63, BLOCK 2, LAKE ARBOR FAIRWAYS, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 6705 W 84th Cir 63, Arvada, CO 80003.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/01/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/05/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 21-026103 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. J2300312 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300310 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 28, 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) Nicolle A. Reynolds Original Beneficiary(ies) River Bend Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt River Bend Corporation Date of Deed of Trust April 27, 2022 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 02, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022041049 Original Principal Amount $465,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $465,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly payments of principal and interest 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 10, Block 7, Mountain View Estates, 2nd Filing, according to the recorded plat thereof, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado Purported common address: 745 Arbutus Street, Lakewood, 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, 01/25/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/28/2023

Jerry DiTullio, 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:

expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

Robert Graham #26809 Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP 360 S. Garfield Street, 6th Floor, Denver, CO 80209 (303) 333-9810 Attorney File # 03121.0216

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

DATE: 10/12/2023 Jerry DiTullio, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO. J2300310 First Publication: 12/7/2023 Last Publication: 1/4/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300318

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. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 23-030857

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

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.

On October 12, 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.

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Original Grantor(s) Christine Marie Macdonald AND Santos Jose Lopez-Hernandez Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust January 31, 2022 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2022 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022014018 Original Principal Amount $490,943.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $479,201.39 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 28, THE POND FILING NO. 1, AMENDED PLAT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 300104212 Purported common address: 8730 Independence Way, Arvada, CO 80005.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/01/2024 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

Legal Notice NO. J2300318 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300317 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) Evelyn Diane Najera and Frank R. Najera Original Beneficiary(ies) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2012 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2012058448 Original Principal Amount $260,137.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $202,090.59 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 SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF TRACK 1, ROWANS SUBDIVISION AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE WEST 1/2 TRACT 1, ROWANS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. *Pursuant to that certain Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) recorded in the records of Jefferson County, Colorado, on 9/13/2023 at Reception No. 2023056314 to correct the legal description.

Purported common address: 6952 W 62nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80003.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL

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OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: Pursuant to that certain Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) recorded in the records of Jefferson County, Colorado, on 9/13/2023 at Reception No. 2023056314 to correct the legal description.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/01/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/05/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Holly R.Shilliday #24423 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-23-964295-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. J2300317 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2300322 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 12, 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) WAYNE E LOSEY AND DEBORAH A LOSEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2006-E, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES INABS 2006-E Date of Deed of Trust September 06, 2006 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 14, 2006

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2006112382 Original Principal Amount $272,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $265,306.24 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 of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, BLOCK 3, WOODLAND VALLEY FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 12124 W 68TH PLACE, ARVADA, CO 80004.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 02/01/2024 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https:// liveauctions.govease.com/ First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/12/2023 Jerry DiTullio, 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: Ryan Bourgeois #51088 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009895269 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. J2300322 First Publication: 12/14/2023 Last Publication: 1/11/2024 Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada. org/legal-notices and clicking on Current 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.

R23-101, A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Canyon Pines, Triangle Property (Annexation No. 1), a Parcel of Land Generally Located at 52 Canyon Pines Drive, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for January 8, 2024, 6:15 P.M. for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation.

Legal Notice No. 417326 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvada on second reading following the public hearing held on December 18, 2023: Ordinance #4862 An Ordinance Authorizing an Additional Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023.

Legal Notice No. 417801 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF ANNEXATION PETITION ACCEPTANCE The following resolution can be viewed in its entirety in electronic form by going to www.arvada. org/legal-notices and clicking on Current 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.

R23-102, A Resolution Accepting an Annexation Petition Concerning Canyon Pines, Debrouillarde Pump Station (Annexation No. 2), a Parcel of Land Generally Located at 52 Canyon Pines Drive, Finding Said Petition Substantially Compliant with C.R.S. 31-12-107(1), and Setting a Public Hearing for January 8, 2024, 6:15 P.M. for City Council to Determine Whether the Area Meets the Requirements of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105, and is Considered Eligible for Annexation Legal Notice No. 417327 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR EXCLUSION Chimney Rock Metropolitan District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Chimney Rock Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain property from the Chimney Rock Metropolitan District. Accordingly, notice is hereby given that all persons interested shall appear at the public meeting of the Chimney Rock Metropolitan District held virtually at 9:00 a.m. on December 27, 2023, and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted.

To join the meeting, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5469119353?pwd =SmtlcHJETFhCQUZEcVBBOGZVU3Fqdz09 Or visit: zoom.us/join; Meeting ID: 546 911 9353; Passcode: 912873.

Or Dial In: 1-719-359-4580 Petitioner: WSE Morrison, LLC. 2801 Youngfield St., Suite 101 Golden, CO 80401 General Description of Property to be excluded: Lots 1 through 18, inclusive, and Tracts A, B, C, D, and E, Willow Springs North Filing 11, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHIMNEY ROCK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Erb Law, LLC Attorneys for the District

Location: Jefferson County, Colorado Legal Notice No. 417806 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 29-1-105 and 106, C.R.S., the Foothills Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the 2024 final Budget during a Public Hearing at their regular board

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meeting January 9, 2024 at 6pm, to be held at

Case # 2023-040 Cert # 160875 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially; NORTH BEAR DEVELOPMENT LTD LIABILITY CO KIPLING PARKWAY AND MORRISON ROAD LLC 910 16TH ST 500 DENVER, CO 80202 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2017, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, COLORADO LAKEFRONT LLC, Assignor of, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; TRACT E, NORTH BEAR CROSSING SUBDIVISION, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2016 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016 that said real estate was taxed in the name of NORTH BEAR DEVELOPMENT LTD LIABILITY CO AND KIPLING PARKWAY AND MORRISON ROAD LLC, that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 18, A.D. 2020; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 8TH day of APRIL at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2024, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 11TH Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2023 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Peak Community & Wellness Center, 6612 S

Legal Notice No. 417782 First Publication DECEMBER 21, 2023 Final Publication JANUARY 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF FRUITDALE SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Fruitdale Sanitation District for 2024. A copy of the proposed Budget is on file in the office of the District at 4990 Miller Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, where it is open for public inspection. The proposed Budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Fruitdale Sanitation District to be held at the District's office on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 8:30 o'clock A.M. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget, inspect the Budget and file or register any objections thereto.

DATED: December 13, 2023.

FRUITDALE SANITATION DISTRICT By: Daniel P. Bybee, Chairman Legal Notice No. 417805 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING

Ward St, Littleton, Colorado, where said Budget is open for public inspection. Any interested elector within Foothills Park & Recreation District may appear before the Board of Directors, or file or register objections thereto at any time prior to the adoption of the final Budget.

Phillip Trimble, Chair Foothills Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 417800 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for Barbara Gulch Grading and Utility 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., January 15, 2024. Electronic copies of the bid documents shall be submitted to BCollins@ idesllc.com and WBack@idesllc.com.

A description of the work to be performed includes but is not limited to: erosion control and grading for Barbara Gulch including channel improvements, overlot grading, installation of storm sewer to convey channel flows, asphalt paving and traffic control for highway crossings, installation of raw water concrete pipe, installation of PVC water pipe, landscape restoration and any and all other work necessary to complete the project in accordance with Contract Documents including the plans and specifications.

Bid packages will be available for download on December 7, 2023, at www.questcdn.com.

Interested bidders may download the digital documents for $22.00 by inputting Quest project number 8877409 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 2:30 P.M. on January 3, 2024.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder.

A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required.

The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (90) day time period.

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bid-

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der, 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. 417443 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice District Court Jefferson County, Colorado Court Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401-1070 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO v. $21,628.00 U.S. Currency ANTHONY ROBERT TRELOAR, DOB: 02/11/1987 and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action, Respondent Case Number:20CV31250 Div: 5 Ctrm: 440 CITATION PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 16-13-505(7), C.R.S. You are hereby ordered and directed to appear on the 4TH day of January 2024, at the hour of 1:00 p.m. in Division 5, courtroom 440 (4E) of the District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado, and at that date and time to SHOW CAUSE why the above captioned subject property should not be forfeited to the State of Colorado pursuant to the provisions of the Colorado Contraband Forfeiture Act, Sections 16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S. Further, a responsive pleading must be filed by the defendant, claimant, or any other interested person pursuant to Section 16-13-505(2)(d), C.R.S. Upon a failure to appear personally or by counsel on the first appearance date or upon a failure to file a response as required by Section 16-13-505 C.R.S., the Court shall forthwith find said person in default and enter an order forfeiting said person’s interest in the property and distributing the proceeds of forfeiture as provided in section 16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S. RIGHT TO A CONTINUANCE: You have a right to a continuance under the circumstances described in Section 16-13-505(5), Colorado Revised Statutes.

Copies of the following documents are served by this publication and are available from the Clerk of the District Court, Jefferson County Administrative & Judicial Complex, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO. 80401: a. Petition in Forfeiture with Supporting Affidavit b. Supporting Affidavit c. District Court Civil (CV) Case Cover Sheet d. Citation Published Pursuant to Section 16-13-505(7), C.R.S. e. Citation to Appear and Show Cause f. Motion for the Court to Issue Citation to Appear and Show Cause g. Notice of Seizure for Forfeiture h. List of Witnesses The property subject to forfeiture is: $21, 628.00 U.S. Currency.

Dated this 27 day of November, 2023.

ALEXIS KING, District Attorney By: /s/ Audrey E. Weiss Audrey E. Weiss Reg. No. 16166 Senior Deputy District Attorney Legal Notice No.417442 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON

STATE OF COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 Plaintiff: BARBARA Y. MATTHEWS individually v.

Defendant: PAUL TEMPLE MATTHEWS, individually Attorneys for Plaintiff: Marie E. Drake, Atty. Reg. 30754 Brandon A. Richardson, Atty. Reg. 56558 The Drake Law Firm, P.C. 2117 Ford Street Golden, CO 80401 Telephone: (303) 261-8111 Email: marie@thedrakelawfirm.com Email: brandon@thedrakelawfirm.com Case Number: 2023 CV 31071 DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: PAUL TEMPLE MATTHEWS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

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

Dated: August 11, 2023 Clerk of Court/Clerk THE DRAKE LAW FIRM, P.C. s / Brandon A. Richardson (duly signed) Brandon A. Richardson, Atty. Reg. No. 56558 Attorney for Plaintiff 6909 W. 35th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-929-4674 Plaintiff’s Phone Number This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court. You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this summons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff.

TO THE CLERK: If the summons is issued by the clerk of the court, the signature block for the clerk or deputy should be provided by stamp, or typewriter, in the space to the left of the attorney’s name.

Legal Notice No. 417445 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 18, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice County Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 (720) 722-2500 Stacy Romero, Plaintiff, v.

Colleene Knorek, Defendant.

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Alexa Carreno Environmental and Animal Defense 501 S. Cherry St, 11th Floor Denver, CO 80246 Phone Number: 720.722.0336 E-mail: acarreno@eadefense.org Atty. Reg. #: 50759 Case Number: 23C035978 Div H, Courtroom 360 To the above-named Defendant(s): Take notice that 1. On January 11, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Jefferson County Court, Golden, Colorado, if an answer is not filed, the Court may be asked to enter judgment against you as set forth in the Complaint.

2. A copy of the Complaint against you and an answer form which you must use if you file an answer are attached.

3. If you do not agree with the complaint, then you must either: a. Go to the Court, located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado, at the above date and time and file the answer stating any legal reason you have why judgment should not be entered against you, OR b. File the answer with the Court before that date and time.

4. When you file your answer, you must pay a filing fee to the Clerk of the Court.

5. If you file an answer, you must give or mail a copy to the Plaintiff(s) or the attorney who signed the complaint.

6. If you do not file an answer, then the Court may enter a default judgment against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

7. If you want a jury trial, you must ask for one in the answer and pay a jury fee in addition to the filing fee.

8. If you want to file an answer or request for a jury trial and you are indigent, you must appear at the above date and time, fill out a financial affidavit, and ask the Court to waive the fee.

[X] By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.

Dated at Golden , Colorado, this 17th day of November 2023 . by /s/ Mary Ramsey Deputy Clerk of Court CLERK OF COURT s/ Alexa Carreno Alexa Carreno Attorney Reg. #50759 Environmental and Animal Defense 501 S. Cherry St, 11th Floor Denver CO 80246 Attorney for Plaintiff This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 303, Rules of County Court Civil Procedure, as amended. A copy of the Complaint together with a blank answer form must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

To the clerk: If this Summons is issued by the Clerk of the Court, the signature block for the clerk, deputy and the seal of the Court should be provided by stamp, or typewriter, in the space to the left of the attorney’s name.

WARNING: ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. IN SOME CASES, A REQUEST FOR A JURY TRIAL MAY BE DENIED PURSUANT TO LAW EVEN THOUGH A JURY FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially; JONATHAN HOWELL 100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PKWY 2520 GOLDEN, CO 80419 SHO LLC (HOLDER OF CERT 170565) PO BOX 1067 STARKVILLE, MS 39760 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 9TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2020, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to KYLE CRANDALL, 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 17, 20 AND 21, BLOCK 40, MOUNTAIN PARK HOME, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2019 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2019 that said real estate was taxed in the name of JONATHAN HOWELL the statutory period of redemption expires NOVEMBER 9, A.D. 2023; 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, KYLE CRANDALL, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 25TH day of MARCH at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2024, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 28TH Day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 417369 First Publication DECEMBER 7, 2023 Final Publication DECEMBER 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE OF LEVY. DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 Phone: 720-772-2500 Case Number: 2013CV31588; Division: 7 Plaintiff: Coe D. Meyer Defendant: Kristin K. Meyer and South Platte Land and Investment Company, Inc. d/b/a Woody's Chicago Style NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 4, 2023, a Writ of Execution was issued out of the District Court for the County of Jefferson directing the Sheriff of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, to levy upon, seize and sell a full interest in certain property of Kristin K. Meyer, the above-named Defendant, and the Sheriff of the County of Jefferson did levy upon, seize and take into possession the full interest in following described property: Lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 39 of and in Red Wing Park, a Subdivision of the Northeast quarter of Northwest quarter (NE ¼ NW 1/4) and a portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4) of section 23, township six, range seventy-one West, according to Plat of Red Wing Park, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.

Also known as 26824 Rascal Lane, Conifer, Colorado 80433, also informally known as 10761 Kitty Drive and Vacant Land, Conifer, CO 80433, Jefferson County Parcel ID Nos 61-232-01-006 and 61-232-01-007.

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Now, therefore, you Kristin K. Meyer, Defendant, take notice, that within fourteen (14) days from the date of service hereof, exclusive of the day of service, if served within this state, or if served by publication, you may make and file with the Clerk of the above-entitled court a written claim of any exemption which you may have under the statutes of the State of Colorado; and in case of your failure to make and file such written claim of exemption with the Clerk of said Court you shall be deemed to have waived your right of exemption under the statutes of this state.

Public Notice

Witness, Regina Marinelli, Sheriff of Jefferson County, Colorado, this 27th day of June 2023.

Legal Notice No. 417321 First Publication: November 30, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Case # 2023-061 Cert # 190525 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot

Regina Marinelli, Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff Attorneys for Plaintiff: Joseph A. Murr, Esq., Atty. Reg. No. 14427

Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 1999 Broadway, Suite 3100 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone: (303) 534-2277; Fax: (303) 534-1313 Email: jmurr@msa.legal Legal Notice No. 417394 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Jefferson County, Colorado, Case No. 23-08-0153P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community.

These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 417427 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: TANYA MICHELLE LYNETTE CURRY and Respondent: WILLY CARLOS LOVE Limited Attorney for Petitioner Pursuant to Rules 11(b) and 121 § 1-1(5) C.R.C.P. Limited Representation: Elizabeth A. Gregory, #45265 390 Interlocken Crescent, #350 Broomfield, CO 80021 Telephone: (720) 340-7895 Cell Phone: (402) 613-0837 Email: Elizabeth@nexusfamilylaw.com Case Number: 2023DR30769 Division: O NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given that the following, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Relations Case Information Sheet, and Summons have been filed and the Court, having considered the Motion filed

by Counsel, is satisfied that the Petitioner has used due diligence to obtain personal service on the Respondent, Willy Carlos Love, at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that the Respondent cannot be found for personal service, and that the address of the Respondent remains unknown.

In the Matter of: Tanya Curry v. Willy Love A copy of the Petition and pleadings may be obtained from the Court and Final Orders may be entered against that party upon whom this notice makes service if they fail to file a response or appear.

Legal Notice No. 417358 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: January 11, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript

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Case # 2023-039 Cert # 160874 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially; NORTH BEAR DEVELOPMENT LTD LIABILITY CO KIPLING PARKWAY AND MORRISON ROAD LLC 910 16TH ST 500 DENVER, CO 80202 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2017, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, COLORADO LAKEFRONT LLC, Assignor of, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; TRACT D, NORTH BEAR CROSSING SUBDIVISION, AKA: VACANT LAND That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2016 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2016 that said real estate was taxed in the name of NORTH BEAR DEVELOPMENT LTD LIABILITY CO AND KIPLING PARKWAY AND MORRISON ROAD LLC, that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 18, A.D. 2020; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 8TH day of APRIL at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2024, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 11TH Day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2023 Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer Legal Notice No. 417781 First Publication DECEMBER 21, 2023 Final Publication JANUARY 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, 80401 In the Interest of: LYNNEA RAE GALLEGOS; a.k.a., LYNNEA R. GALLEGOS; a.k.a., LYNNEA GALLEGOS Attorney: Christopher Brock, Atty. Reg. No. 47703 1385 S. Colorado Blvd. #610-A Denver, CO 80222 E-mail: cbrock@ccdconline.org Phone Number: 937-248-5016 FAX Number: 303-568-7419 Case Number: 23PR31053 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Kenneth Gallegos Last Known Address, if any: n/a A hearing on Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Adult for Appointment of permanent guardian for Ms. Lynnea Gallegos, an adult, after notice and hearing, will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: January 29, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Courtroom or Division: 200 Address: The hearing is virtual. Access to the virtual courtroom can be found at: https:// judicial.webex.com/meet/Bryce.Allen The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes.

Legal Notice No. 417776 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice District Court County,

Jefferson Count, State of Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Luis Elizadro Gutierrez and Co-Petitioner/Respondent: Glenda Elizabeth Mendez Herrara CASE NUMBER: 2023DR30746 Attorneys for the Petitioner): Eliana Chavez, Reg. #48546 Attorney at Law, LLC 1075 S Yukon Street, Suite 380 Lakewood, CO 80226 Telephone: 720-772-0641 E-mail: eliana@elianachavezlaw.com SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Automatic Temporary Injunction – By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life.

Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and

4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. [x] By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.

Date: July 14, 2023 Signature of the Clerk of Court/Deputy s/s Eleana Chavez Signature of the Attorney for the Petitioner Legal Notice No. 417797 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 18, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Water Court Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO NOVEMBER 2023 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2023 for each County affected.

(This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state. co.us) 2023CW3152 (17CW3084, 10CW82) DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO. 1, STATE OF COLORADO, Weld County Courthouse, 901 9th Avenue, P.O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, (970) 475-2507. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS OF: PETE C. KUYPER, IN TELLER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON AND PARK COUNTIES, COLORADO. APPLICATION TO MAKE ABSOLUTE AND FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE. 1. Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Email Address of Applicant: Pete C. Kuyper (“Applicant”), c/o Bryan Johnson, Water Rights Consultant, P.O. Box 729, Divide, CO 80814, Telephone: (719) 687-6011, Email: bryan@pkenterprisesinc.com Direct All Pleadings to: Bushong & Holleman PC, Attn: Steve Bushong & Cassidy Woodard, 1525 Spruce Street, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302 sbushong@BH-lawyers.com; cwoodard@BHlawyers.com 2. Name of Exchange: Woodland Park/Divide Exchange (the “Exchange”). 3.

Description of Conditional Water Right; 3.1. Decrees: The Exchange was decreed by the District Court in and for Water Division No. 1, State of Colorado (“Water Court”), in Case No. 10CW82.

In Water Court Case No. 17CW3084, a portion of the Exchange was made absolute, and a finding of reasonable diligence was entered on the remaining conditional portion, 3.2. Location: The exchange reach is from the confluence of Trout Creek and Rule Creek located in the NW1/4 of Section 34, T. 11 S., R. 69 W. of the 6th P.M. up Rule Creek to storage in Divide Reservoir Nos. 1-3, the decreed locations of which are as a follows: (i) Divide Reservoir No. 1 – in the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 7, T. 13 S., R. 69 W. of the 6th P.M., at a point 1,112 feet south of the north section line and 2,312 feet east of the west section line of said Section 7; (ii) Divide Reservoir No. 2 – in the SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 7, T. 13 S., R. 69 West of the 6th P.M., at a point 1,880 feet south of the north section line and 1,360 feet east of the west section line of said section 7; (iii) Divide Reservoir No. 3 – in the NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 7, T. 13 S., R. 69 West of the 6th P.M., at a point 2,840 feet south of the north section line and 736 feet east of the west section line of said Section 7. The Divide Reservoirs are utilized in Applicant’s augmentation plan decreed in Case No. 86CW372, as amended in Case Nos. 90CW95 and 94CW269 the Divide Augmentation Plan, 3.3.

Source: The source of water for the Exchange is fully consumable effluent discharged from the Woodland Park wastewater treatment plant into Trout Creek, 3.4. Appropriation Date: February 25, 2010, 3.5. Amount: 8.4 acre-feet annually at a maximum rate of 3 cfs. Of these amounts,

0.994 acre-feet and a rate of 0.04 cfs was made absolute, which leaves 7.406 acre-feet and a rate of 2.96 cfs conditional. 4. Claim to Make Portions Absolute: Between November 2017 and October 2018, Applicant exercised the Exchange at an annual amount of 8.391 acre-feet. In January 2020, Applicant exercised the Exchange at a rate of 0.99 cfs. Therefore, Applicant herein requests that the Exchange be made absolute in the volumetric amount of 8.391 acre-feet at a flow rate of 0.99 cfs. To support such request, please see the operating records attached as Exhibit A. 5.

Request for Finding of Reasonable Diligence: For all portions of the Exchange not made absolute, Applicant herein requests a finding that it has exercised reasonable diligence in the development of the full remaining conditional portion of the Exchange and that said conditional portion of the water right decreed to the Exchange continue in full force and effect. 6. Diligence Activities: The Exchange is part of an integrated water supply for the development described below. During the diligence period, Applicant has performed the following activities that demonstrate it has exercised reasonable diligence in the development of the conditional water right decreed to the Exchange: 6.1. The Exchange, along with other water rights owned by Applicant decreed to Kuyper Well Nos. 1 through 11 and Divide Reservoirs 1, 2, and 3, are designed to serve a development located on property owned by PK Enterprises, Inc., which is an entity owned

by Applicant. Applicant anticipates imminent growth and construction within the development necessitating the conditional water right decreed to the Exchange. During the diligence period, Applicant extended the distribution of the water system designed to serve the development by approximately 2,840 linear feet of twelve-inch water main lines, including fittings, valves, hydrants, and other accessories. This work was performed at a cost of approximately $288,000., 6.2. During the diligence period, Applicant re-drilled Kuyper Well No. 3, which is part of the water system designed to serve the development. Upon completion of the re-drilling, the expenditures totaled approximately $117,000., 6.3. Applicant drilled and completed Kuyper Well No. 9 during the diligence period at an expense of approximately $167,000. Additionally, Applicant filed and adjudicated Water Court Case No. 22CW3136, decreed on June 1, 2023, during the diligence period wherein a portion of the water right decreed to Kuyper Well No. 9 was made absolute, 6.4. Applicant is working toward completing the installation of a new staff gauge on Rule Creek where it crosses U.S. Highway 24. Installation of this new staff gauge to measure the flow of Rule Creek will provide Applicant with greater flexibility in operating the Divide Augmentation Plan. Thus far, Applicant has expended approximately $11,700 in infrastructure for the staff gauge, and installation is expected to take place in Spring 2024, 6.5. In April 2023, work was completed to replace the entire SCADA system that operates communications between Divide Reservoir No. 1, Kuyper Well Nos. 1 through 11, and Applicant’s water treatment system and storage. The work was performed at a total cost of approximately $63,000, 6.6.

During the diligence period, Applicant filed for an obtained findings of reasonable diligence or made portions of conditional water rights absolute for water rights associated with Divide Reservoir Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Kuyper Well Nos. 1 through 11, and Kuyper Well Nos. 13 and 14. All such water rights provide sources of water for the growing development described above, 6.7. Applicant has continued to maintain accounting and report such information to the Water Commissioner on a monthly basis. Applicant also makes the necessary releases under the Divide Augmentation Plan to replace out-of-priority depletions from the water rights associated with the development. 7. Land Ownership: not applicable. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests that the Court enter an order (1) making the Exchange absolute in the volumetric amount of 8.391 acre-feet at a flow rate of 0.99 cfs; (2) granting Applicant’s request for a finding of reasonable diligence as to any portion of the Exchange not made absolute as described herein and continuing said conditional water right in full force and effect; and (3) granting such other and further relief as deemed appropriate.

(5 pages + Exhibit) THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an

amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. 417785 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Sale of Lien Property Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on 12/27/2023 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. 259 Genesis Bernardino 2956 Eliot Cir. Apt 2, Westminster, CO 80030 No. 461 Malliah Earl 3590 Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80207 No. 719 Brian Collins 5273 W 68th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003 Misc. household and other This notice is being published on 12/14/2023 and 12/21/23 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.: 417403 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: Decembert 21, 2023 Publisher: The Golden Transcript Public Notice Cast Iron Recovery LLC, 4877 Pearl St., Denver 303-292-1542 is seeking title to: 1) 16 Hyundai Elantra vin#252919 2) 01 Ford E450 vin#B63622 Legal Notice No. 417794 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Katherine L. Wright, a/k/a Katherine Lou Wright, a/k/a Katherine Wright, a/k/a Kathi L. Wright, a/k/a Kathi Lou Wright, a/k/a Kathi Wright, a/k/a Katherine L. Lobato, a/k/a Katherine Lou Lobato, a/k/a Katherine Lobato, a/k/a Kathi L. Lobato, a/k/a Kathi Lou Lobato, a/k/a Kathi Lobato, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31226 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Ashley A. Geary Ashley A. Geary, Attorney for Personal Representative JORGENSEN, BROWNELL & PEPIN, P.C. 3461 Ringsby Court, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80216 Legal Notice No. 417808

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First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard A. O’Connor, a/k/a Richard O’Connor, a/k/a Richard Andrew O’Connor, a/k/a Rich O’Connor, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031351 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Holly O’Connor, Personal Representative c/o Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 471409 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS David L. Mondragon, aka David Leon Mondragon, aka David Mondragon, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31168 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC By: Stefanie Divito Person Giving Notice 7000 E. Belleview Ave., Ste 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 417796 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of August John Spano, Jr. aka AJ "Gus" Spano, Deceased Case Number: 23PR420 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Pamela H. Spano, Personal Representative 7325 Dover Street Arvada, Colorado 80005 Legal Notice No. 417414 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nancy Ann Joslyn, a/k/a Nancy A. Joslyn, a/k/a Nancy Joslyn, Deceased Case Number: 23PR31303 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 10, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susanne Marie Fischer Personal Representative 7254 Sheephorn Mtn. Littleton, CO 80127 Legal Notice No. 417345 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Patrick Kiljan, AKA: John P. Kiljan, AKA: John Kiljan, AKA: Johnny Kiljan, Deceased

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Torsten J. Kiljan, Personal Representative 6185 Field St. Arvada, CO. 80004 Legal Notice No. 471411 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margie L. Neal, Deceased Case Number: 23PR545 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dina M. Saville, Personal Representative 10633 Barron Circle Firestone, CO, 80504 Legal Notice No. 417404 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Howard John Pankratz, Jr., a/k/a Howard J. Pankratz, Jr., a/k/a Howard Pankratz, Jr., a/k/a Howard John Pankratz, a/k/a Howard J. Pankratz, a/k/a Howard Pankratz, Deceased Case Number: 23PR31300 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mary C. Nichols c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O’Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No. 417386 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHERYL L. MUZZY, ALSO KNOWN AS CHERYL MUZZY AND CHERYL LYNN MUZZY, Deceased Case Number: 23 PR 31309 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before April 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lyn Krieger, Personal Representative 25576 E. 4th Place Aurora, CO 80018 Legal Notice No. 417392 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Juan Lucero, aka Richard J Lucero, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31344 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Judy L Lucero, Personal Representative 5333 Meade Street Denver, CO 80221 Legal Notice No. 417355 First Publication: December 7, 2023

Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Elva Jane Wright, a/k/a Elvajane Wright, a/k/a Elvajane Coffman, Deceased Case Number 2023PR31317 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Suzanne J. Warner Personal Representative Paul R. Danborn (24528) FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201 Arvada, CO 80003 Phone Number: 303-420-1234 Attorney for Suzanne J. Warner Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 471405 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Claudia A. Deichmann, aka Claudia Ann Deichmann, aka Claudia Deichmann, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31260 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dale M. Engels, Personal Representative c/o Schafer Thomas Maez PC, 4 Garden Center #200 Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Legal Notice No. 417391 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LAURENCE EVERETT STEWART, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31357 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative (ASHLEY WALTEMATH) or to JEFFERSON COMBINED COURT (100 JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKWAY, GOLDEN, CO 80401) on or before APRIL 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Leona Hauschild LEONA HAUSCHILD, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative 1801 California Street, Suite 2400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 417440 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SIEGFRIED F. SEEMANN, ALSO KNOWN AS SIEGFRIED FREDRICK SEEMANN AND SIEGFRIED SEEMANN, Deceased Case Number: 23 PR 31367 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before April 25, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan T. Seemann Personal Representative 1939 S. Garland Way Lakewood, CO 80227 Legal Notice No. 417791 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Case Number: 2023 PR 31223 Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Victor Marc Thomas, a/k/a V. Marc Thomas, a/k/a Marc Thomas, Deceased Case Number 2023PR31343 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marcilyn Kay Thomas Personal Representative 2438 Keystone Drive Evergreen, CO 80439

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jon Bowman, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, PC 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 417367 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mack Pruneda, Deceased Case Number: 23PR629

Traci Michelle Ruether Personal Representative 2957 Sun Creek Ridge Evergreen, CO 80439 Legal Notice No. 417780 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DARREL D. WAGNER, a/k/a DARREL DUANE WAGNER, a/k/a DARREL WAGNER, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31371 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael D. Wagner, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Claire E. Dineen 4500 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 960 Denver, Colorado 80246 Legal Notice No. 417792 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SUZANNE YOUNG, Deceased Case Number 2023 PR 31342 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard Young, Personal Representative 31 Stuyvesant Manor Geneseo, NY 14454 Legal Notice No.417428 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Donald R. Jackson, aka Donald Ray Jackson, aka Don Jackson, Deceased Case Number 23PR617 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 Monday, April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Laurel Diane Downer Personal Representative 926 Kansas Ave. Berthoud, CO 80513

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Garvin Pruneda, Personal Representative 7444 W Hinsdale Dr Littleton, CO. 80128 Legal Notice No. 417349 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS JUNE HELEN PIZZUTO, aka HELEN PIZZUTO, aka HELEN M. PIZZUTO, Deceased Case Number: 23PR31272 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Victor Michael Pizzuto Personal Representative c/o Mark A. Weseman, Esq., 357 S. Mccaslin Blvd. #200 Louisville CO 80027 Legal Notice No. 417343 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lawrence Lee Flower, a/k/a/ Lawrence L. Flower, a/k/a/ Lawrence Flower, a/k/a/ Lee Flower, a/k/a/ L. Lee Flower, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031361 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 or on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick R. Thiessen, Reg No 40185 Attorney for Personal Representative Ann Flower FRIE ARNDT DANBORN & THIESSEN, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd. Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 Legal Notice No. 417396 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 417789 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frances Jane Bowman, AKA Frances J. Bowman, AKA Frances Bowman, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RICHARD GALEN LEWIS, a/k/a RICHARD G. LEWIS, a/k/a RICHARD LEWIS, Deceased, Case Number 2023PR31310, District Court, Division 11, Jefferson County, State of Colorado.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to:

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The Probate Clerk, Jefferson County District Court, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Anthony D. Damon Attorney for Personal Representative The Damon Law Firm, LLC 4465 Kipling Street #101 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Legal Notice No. 417344 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs and of: MARGUERITE MACOMBER HUNTSMAN, A/K/A MARGUERITE M. HUNTSMAN, A/K/A MARGUERITE HUNTSMAN, A/K/A MARGO MACOMBER HUNTSMAN, A/K/A MARGO M. HUNTSMAN, A/K/A MARGO HUNTSMAN, Deceased Attorney for Petitioner: Stephen K. Lehnardt (#53926) Messner Reeves LLP 6465 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Suite 650 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone Number: 303-623-1800 E-mail: slehnardt@messner.com FAX Number: 303-623-0552: Case Number: 2023PR30540 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Unknown Heirs of Marguerite Macomber Huntsman a/k/a Marguerite M. Huntsman a/k/a Marguerite Huntsman a/k/a Margo Macomber Huntsman a/k/a Margo M. Huntsman a/k/a Margo Huntsman A hearing without appearance pursuant to C.R.P.P. 24 on the Petition for the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests In Property will be held at the following time and location: Date: January 12, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m.

Division: 11 Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401 Legal Notice No. 471408 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doris Eileen Hill, a/k/a Doris E. Hill, a/k/a Doris Hill, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR487 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mona Manning, Personal Representative 1162 S. Alcott Street Denver, CO 80219 Legal Notice No. 471412 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judith Lee Divita, a/k/a Judith L. Divita, a/k/a Judith Divita, Deceased Case Number: 23PR31334 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of JEFFERSON County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Marcus Divita, Personal Representative 1 Foxhill Rd. Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Legal Notice No. 417444 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James C. Hutchison, aka James Crawford Hutchison, aka James Hutchison, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31301 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sharon A. Erickson, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 417371 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Betty D. Davee, aka Betty Dee Davee, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30846 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jill R. Harmon, Personal Representative Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) Frie, Arndt, Danborn & Thiessen P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., #201 Arvada, Colorado 80003 303/420-1234 Attorney for Personal Representative Legal Notice No. 417365 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Allyn Lee Wymer, aka Allyn L. Wymer, aka Allyn Wymer, aka A.L. Wymer, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31355 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael L. Wymer, Personal Representative 1266 Fm 3427 Greenville Texas 75401 Legal Notice No. 417387 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FREDERICK MARK STERN; aka FREDERICK M. STERN; aka FRED STERN; aka FRED M. STERN Case Number: 2023PR31330 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sarah Hadeen, Personal Representative c/o SGR, LLC; 326 Main Street Sterling, CO 80751 Legal Notice No. 417777 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FAITH KELLEIGH, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31004 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ signature on original in office Signature of Attorney for Person Giving Notice Joseph H. Lusk, #33948 c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-713 Legal Notice No. 417388 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia E. Sundermeier, Deceased Case Number: 23PR614 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark Sundermeier Personal Representative 10734 W. 63rd Place, No. 208 Arvada, Colorado 80004 Legal Notice No. 417368 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Brice A. Tondre, a/k/a Brice Arthur Tondre, a/k/a Brice Tondre, Deceased Case Number: 23PR31311 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Catherine J. Tondre Personal Representative 811 S. Harlan Cir., #312 Lakewood, CO 80232 Legal Notice No. 417790 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anneliese E. Linn, a/k/a Anneliese Emma Linn, a/k/a Anneliese Linn, a/k/a Ann Linn, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031339 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Stephen Karl Linn, Personal Representative c/o Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 417356 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Georgeann Franks, a/k/a Jan Franks, Deceased Case Number 2023PR031305 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the

Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024 , or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael R. Stiff, Personal Representative 1801 California St., Ste., 4400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. 417429 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Estate of: SHARON LEA SANDERS, a/k/a Sharon Sanders, a/k/a Sharon L. Sanders, and f/k/a Sharon Lea Lipps, f/k/a Sharon L. Lipps, f/k/a Sharon Lipps, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31187 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Jefferson County Probate Court, Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael R. Meaux, #35658 Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 22451, Denver, CO 80222 Legal Notice No. 417441 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Scott Gardner, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR533 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 Monday, April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tracy Gardner, Personal Representative 1165 Garrison Street Lakewood, Colorado 80215 Legal Notice No. 417799 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Jean Barker, Deceased Case Number: 23PR624 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ann E. Rowe, Personal Representative 8285 Circle Drive Westminster, CO 80031 Legal Notice No. 417378 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RONALD R. KOPP, also known as RONALD KOPP, and RON KOPP, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31315 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bryan Raymond Kopp Personal Representative 24777 E. Applewood Drive, #202 Aurora, CO 80016 Legal Notice No. 417348 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Noitce NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHELLE A. GREENO, aka MICHELLE ANNETTE GREENO, aka MICHELLE GREENO, Deceased Case No. 2023PR31370 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 19, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elizabeth Greeno. Personal Representative 14400 W. 46th Drive Golden, CO 80403 Legal Notice No. 471406 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley Mae McCain, a/k/a Shirley M. McCain, a/k/a Shirley McCain, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031282 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Colorado Estate Planning Law Center Attorneys to the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave, Suite 103 Arvada, CO 80002 Legal Notice No. 417370 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wendy K. Campbell, Deceased Case Number: 23PR622 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before April 8, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Michelle Rubenking, Personal Representative 4725 S. Xenon Way Morrison, CO 80465 Legal Notice No. 417353 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jerry Paul Elenburg, a/k/a Jerry P. Elenburg, a/k/a Jerry Elenburg, Deceased Case Number 23PR31313 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Jefferson Combined Court, Colorado on or before Monday April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Andrew St. Pierre, Attorney for Raydean Burkhart, Personal Representative Althaus Law, LLC 11150 Huron Street, Ste. 102 Northglenn, CO 80234 (720) 340-2783 Legal Notice No. 417798 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RONALD N. RAVER, a/k/a Ronald Neil Raver, a/k/a Ron Raver, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031253

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All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado, on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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

Samuel J. Owen, P.C. Attorney to the Personal Representative 216 Eldridge Court Golden, CO 80401

Legal Notice No. 471410 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald H. Cosper, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31333 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 April 8, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice No. 417425 First Publication: December 14, 2023 Last Publication: December 28, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rudolph Frutoso Vigil, Deceased Case Number: 23PR566

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bill S. Robin, aka Bill Stuart Robin, aka Bill Robin, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031363

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 15, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

John Pello, Personal Representative 8218 Everett Way Arvada, Colorado 80005

Vanita G. Cosper, Personal Representative c/o Colton D. Craft, Esq. Davis Schilken, PC 1658 Cole Blvd., Ste. 200 Lakewood, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 417359 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Legal Notice No. 417393

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Warren Garrett, a/k/a Thomas W. Garrett, a/k/a Thomas Garrett, a/k/a Warren Garrett, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031394 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Patrick R. Thiessen, Reg No 40185 Attorney for Personal Representative Thomas Warren Garrett, Jr. Frie Arndt Danborn & Thiesses, P.C. 7400 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 201 Arvada, Colorado 80003

Case Number: 2023PR031385 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

William K. Barbour, Personal Representative c/o Miller & Law, PC, 1900 W. Littleton Boulevard Littleton, CO 80120 Legal Notice No. 417795 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan A. Marquez, aka Susan Alice Marquez, aka Susan Marquez, aka Susie Marquez, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31205

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joyce Ann Barbour, Deceased

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

Legal Notice No. 417807 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: January 4, 2024 Publisher: Golden Transcript

Water Rights Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO NOVEMBER 2023 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2023 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state.co.us) 2023CW3153 (Ref: Case Nos. 06CW270 and 17CW3072) APPLICATION FOR FINDINGS OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND/OR TO MAKE CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS ABSOLUTE IN PARK, TELLER, JEFFERSON, AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES. Name, Address, and Telephone Number of Applicants. UPPER SOUTH PLATTE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, c/o David B. Wissel, President, P.O. Box 612, Fairplay, CO 80440 (719) 836-9848; and CENTER OF COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, c/o Lisa McVicker, President, PO Box 1747, Fairplay, CO 80440, (303) 838-0302. (together, “Applicants”). Serve all pleadings on: Madoline Wallace-Gross, Alison I. Gorsevski, Lyons Gaddis, P.C., P.O. Box 978, Longmont, CO 80502-0978, Phone Number: (303) 776-9900, E-mail: mwg@lyonsgaddis.com, agorsevski@lyonsgaddis.com; and David M. Shohet, Ryan W. Farr, Monson, Cummins & Shohet, LLC, 319 North Weber Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Phone Number: (719) 471-1212, E-mail: dms@cowaterlaw.com rwf@cowaterlaw.com. 2. Summary of the Application. Applicants seek a finding of reasonable diligence and/or to make absolute the conditional exchanges originally decreed in Case the subject was entered on May 18,2011.

2011,Aingeneral Case location No. 06CW270, District Court, reaches Water Division No. 06CW270, Districtexchanges Court, Water Division 1, dated May 18, map showing the exchange and structures involved1in(“06CW270 the subject exchanges is provided as Exhibit A. 3. findings ConditionalofExchanges.

3.1.diligence Prior Decrees. original decree adjudicating Decree”).

A decree entering reasonable and The continuing the subject the subject exchangesfor was entered on Maydiligence 18, 2011, inperiod Case No. 06CW270, District Court, Water Division 1 (“06CW270 Decree”).

A decree exchanges an additional was entered in Case No. 17CW3072, District Court, Water entering findings of reasonable diligence and continuing the subject exchanges for an additional diligence period was entered in Case No. Division on November 27,1,2017.

3.2. Exchange Matrix.

17CW3072, District1,Court, Water Division on November 27, 2017. 3.2.

Exchange Matrix.

Upstream and Downstream Exchange Termini:

Headgate of the Lake Ditch

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Headgate of the London Mining and Smelter Ditch

Confluence of Deer Creek and the North Fork of the South Platte River

0.23 cfs

X

X

Confluence of North Fork of the South Platte River and the mainstem of the South Platte River

X

0.23 cfs

0.23 cfs

3.3. Exchange Reaches and Location of Termini. 3.3.1. Lake Ditch/Silver Tip Lodge Reservoirs

3.3. Exchange Reaches Location Termini.Tip 3.3.1.

LakeReservoir Ditch/SilverExchange Tip Lodge Reservoirs Exchange: LakeFork Ditchof / Silver Exchange: Theand Lake Ditchof/ Silver Lodge will operate on the The North the Tip Lodge Reservoir Exchange will operate on the North Fork of the South Platte River. The exchange reach is between the downstream terminus South Platte River.

Thethe exchange between the downstream terminus7 at the Range confluence ofand Deer at the confluence of Deer Creek and North Forkreach of the is South Platte River in Section 36, Township South, 72 West, the upstream terminus at the of the of Lake at aPlatte point onRiver the Northeast bank36, of the North Fork the South Platte whence Creek and theheadgate North Fork theDitch South in Section Township 7 of South, Range 72River, West, and the Southwest corner of Section 7, Township 7 South, Range 73 West, 6th P.M., in Park County, Colorado, bears North 21’ East 851 feet. Lake terminus at theReservoirs headgateNos. of the Ditch at a point on the Northeast bank ofMountain the North Fork ExDitch is the usedupstream to fill the Silver Tip Lodge 1 – Lake 4. 3.3.2.

Spinney Mountain Reservoir: The Spinney Reservoir change of will the operate on the South Platte whence River. Thethe exchange reach corner is between the downstream terminus 7 at South, the confluence theWest, North Fork South Platte River, Southwest of Section 7, Township Rangeof73 of the South Platte in River andCounty, the mainstem of the South Section Township 7 South,isRange 70fill West; the upstream 6th P.M., Park Colorado, bearsPlatte NorthRiver 21’ inEast 85125, feet.

Lake Ditch used to theand Silver Tip terminus at Spinney Mountain Reservoir, an on-channel reservoir located in the South 1/2, Section 25, Township 12 South, Range 74 West, Reservoirs Nos. 1 –Mountain 4. 3.3.2.

Spinney Spinneycorner Mountain Reservoir 6th P.M.Lodge The left abutment of the Spinney Reservoir dam isMountain located at a Reservoir: point whenceThe the Southwest of Section 36, Township 12 South, Range 74 will West,operate 6th P.M.,onin the ParkSouth County, Colorado, bears South 23° 26” reach West 8,314.3 feet. 3.3.3.

London Mining and Smelter Exchange Platte River.

The exchange is between the downstream terminus Ditch/Smelter Pipeline Reservoir Exchange: The London Mining and Smelter Ditch/Smelter Pipeline Reservoir Exchange will operate on the at of thetheconfluence the North ForkFork of of thetheSouth andMosquito the mainstem South Platte in the mainstem South PlatteofRiver, the Middle SouthPlatte Platte River River, and Creek. of Thethe exchange reach isRiver between downstream terminus at the confluence of theRange North Fork of the South Platte River andterminus the mainstem of the South Platte River in Section 25, Section 25, Township 7 South, 70 West; and the upstream at Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Township 7 South, Range 70 West; and the upstream terminus at the headgate of the London Mining and Smelter Ditch, located on the left on-channel located the1/4 South 1/2, Section 25, Township 12 South, 74Park West, 6th P.M. bank of an Mosquito Creek atreservoir a point whence thein East of Section 13, Township 9 South, Range 78 West,Range 6th P.M., County, Colorado, The 58 left30’ abutment the Spinney Mountain Reservoir damisisused located a point whence Southwest bears South East 1892offeet.

The London Mining and Smelter Ditch to fillatthe Smelter Pipelinethe Reservoir.

3.4. corner Sources of Substitute Supply.

The sources of the substitute supply for the subject exchanges include the Parmalee Ditch No. 2, Parmalee Ditch of Section 36, Township 12 South, Range 74 West, 6th P.M., in Park County, Colorado, bears South 23°No. 3, and the Flume Ditch, as described below: 3.4.1. Parmalee Ditches. 3.4.1.1. Parmalee Ditch No. 2 3.4.1.1.1. Original Decree: Civil Action 26” West 8,314.3 feet.

3.3.3.

Mining and Ditch/Smelter Reservoir Exchange: 1678, District Court, Park County, entered May London 22, 1913 3.4.1.1.2.

LegalSmelter Description: The headgate Pipeline of the Parmalee Ditch No. 2 was decreed on DeerThe Creek in Section 5, Township 7 South, Range 72 West, 6th P.M., inReservoir Park County, Colorado, at a point whence 1/4 corner London Mining and Smelter Ditch/Smelter Pipeline Exchange will operate on the theSouth mainstem of Section 32, Township 6 South, Range 72 West bears North 9°4’ West 2,613’. 3.4.1.1.3. Source: Deer Creek, tributary to the North Fork of ofPlatte the South Platte River, the Middle Fork the South Platte River,0.83 andcfsMosquito Creek. Ditch The No. exchange the South River 3.4.1.1.4.

Appropriation: May 1, 1867of3.4.1.1.5.

Original Amount: 3.4.1.2. Parmalee 3 3.4.1.2.1. between downstream at the confluence the3.4.1.2.2.

North Fork the SouthThe Platte Riverof the Original reach Decree:is Civil Actionthe 1678, District Court,terminus Park County, entered May 22, of 1913 Legalof Description: headgate Parmalee Ditch 3 was decreed on Deer Creek in Section South, Range 72 West, 6th P.M., in Park and theNo. mainstem of the South Platte River5,inTownship Section7 25, Township 7 South, Range 70 County, West; Colorado, and the at a point whence the South 1/4 corner of Section 32, Township 6 South, Range 72 West bears North 14°55’ West 2,700 feet. 3.4.1.2.3. Source: upstream at Fork the headgate the River London Mining and Smelter the left bank 0.58 of cfs Deer Creek, tributaryterminus to the North of the SouthofPlatte 3.4.1.2.4.

Appropriation: MayDitch, 1, 1867 located 3.4.1.2.5.on Original Amount: 3.4.2. Flume Ditch. Creek 3.4.2.1.atOriginal Civil District Court, County, entered MayRange 22, 1913 3.4.2.2.6th Legal DescripMosquito a pointDecree. whence theAction East1678, 1/4 of Section 13,Park Township 9 South, 78 West, P.M.,

Park County, Colorado, bears South 58 30’ East 1892 feet. The London Mining and Smelter Ditch is used to fill the Smelter Pipeline Reservoir. 3.4. Sources of Substitute Supply. The sources of the substitute supply for the subject exchanges include the Parmalee Ditch No. 2, Parmalee Ditch No. 3, and the Flume

tion. The headgate of the Flume Ditch was decreed on Deer Creek in the Southeast corner of Section 4, Township 7 South, Range 72 West, 6th P.M., at a point whence the Southeast corner of Section 4, Township 7 South, Range 72 West bears South 89°30’ East 4,791’. 3.4.2.3.

Source. Deer Creek, tributary to the North Fork of the South Platte River 3.4.2.4. Appropriation Date. May 1, 1867 3.4.2.5. Original Amount.

4.41 cfs 3.4.3. Summary of Change of Water Rights for the Parmalee Ditches and Flume Ditch 3.4.3.1. Case No. 03CW231. In Case No. 03CW231, District Court, Water Division 1, decreed June 28, 2006, Applicants changed their 52.45% interest (equal to 0.194 cfs) in the Parmalee Ditch water rights and their 52.45% interest in the Flume Ditch (equal to 0.152 cfs) in the Flume Ditch water right to add beneficial uses, including but not limited to irrigation, domestic, augmentation, replacement, exchange, and substitute supply; and for diversion at Carruthers Ditch No. 1 and storage of the water rights in Dozier Reservoir No. 2. 3.4.3.2. Case No. 06CW270. In the 06CW270 Decree, in addition to adjudicating the subject exchanges, Applicants further changed the Parmalee Ditches and Flume Ditch to add additional beneficial uses, including but not limited to municipal, industrial, recharge, augmentation, and recreational uses; changed the place of use of the water rights to use within Applicants’ boundaries; and for diversion and storage at Chatfield Reservoir, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, the London Mining and Smelter Ditch, the Smelter Pipeline Reservoir, Lake Ditch, and Silver Tip Lodge Reservoirs Nos. 1 – 4. 3.4.3.3. Case No. 12CW214. In Case No. 12CW214, District Court, Water Division 1, decreed on June 30, 2015, the Court approved an additional point of diversion for the Parmalee Ditches and Flume Ditch at a pump located at the bridge on County Road 59 over the Middle Fork of the South Platte River, located in Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Township 12 South, Range 75 West, 6th P.M., so that the water rights could be used in Water Division 2. 3.5.

Exchange Rates per Ditch. Of the 0.23 cfs of the awarded exchange rate, the Flume Ditch water right provides 0.10 cfs, and the Parmalee Ditches water rights provide the remaining 0.13 cfs. 3.6. Appropriation Date. June 17, 2006 3.7. Decreed uses. All uses set forth in the 06CW270 Decree, including without limitation municipal, industrial, augmentation, recharge, and recreation purposes. 4. Claim for Findings of Reasonable Diligence and Continuation of Conditional Exchanges. Applicants seek entry of a decree for findings of reasonable diligence as to the subject exchanges in accordance with § 37-92-301(4), C.R.S., based on the following evidence of diligence towards the completion of the appropriation of the subject exchanges: 4.1. Applicants have expended significant time and resources related to the implementation of the Division Engineer’s June 26, 2018, Order requiring, among other things, the installation and operation of a measurement device on Deer Creek. To that end, Applicants, through their jointly managed authority Headwater Authority of the South Platte (“HASP”), have entered into multiple agreements and expended funds related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Deer Creek gage. 4.2. HASP operates and administers two blanket augmentation plans within the Upper South Platte River basin: one decreed in in Case No. 02CW389, District Court, Water Division 1, dated April 28, 2008, and the other in Case No. 12CW50, District Court, Water Division 1, dated July 7, 2015 (together, “HASP Plans”). The HASP Plans are operated for the purpose of providing augmentation water supplies for the benefit of approximately 113 participating diversions, of which 56 were added to the plans during the diligence period. Also during the diligence period, HASP entered into an intergovernmental agreement (dated 2017, amended in 2018 and 2021) for the augmentation up to 451 wells under the HASP Plans. The subject exchanges will be utilized to provide augmentation supplies under the augmentation plan decreed in Case No. 12CW50.

4.3. Pursuant to § 37-92-301(4)(b), C.R.S., work on one component of the integrated system shall be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown for all components of the integrated system. The subject exchanges are component parts of Applicants’ integrated water supply system, which consists of storage water rights, plans for augmentation, appropriative rights of exchange, and surface water rights. 4.4. On December 15, 2022, Applicants filed pending Case No. 22CW3200, District Court, Water Division 1, seeking a change of water rights for the Rosalie Ditch and adjudication of conditional appropriative rights of exchange. Water available under the Rosalie Ditch will be used as a component of Applicants’ and HASP’s integrated water supply system. 4.5. Applicants or HASP have participated or are currently participating as opposers in numerous water court cases during the diligence period to protect its water supply system and water rights, including the subject exchanges. 4.6. HASP’s expenditures during the diligence period totaled $1,616,888, inclusive of annual expenditures as follows: 2017 (Feb. – Dec.): $234,241.00; 2018: $353,679; 2019: $191,701; 2020: $277,343; 2021: $211,623; 2022: $203,343; and 2023 (Jan. – Oct.): $144,958. 4.7. During the pendency of this matter, Applicants may provide additional evidence of diligence in support of the claims made in this Application. 5. Claim to Make Absolute. Applicants exercised the Spinney Mountain Reservoir Exchange between August 9, 2017 and August 31, 2017, at a rate of 0.152 cfs. Accordingly, Applicants seek entry of a decree confirming that it has made absolute 0.152 cfs of the total 0.23 cfs decreed to the Spinney Mountain Exchange, as described in paragraph 3.3.2, above, based on the exercise of said exchange in accordance with all terms and conditions of the 06CW270 Decree. 6. Names and addresses of landowners upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed, or upon which water is or will be stored. 6.1. Smelter Pipeline Reservoir is owned by the Center of Colorado Water Conservancy District, P.O. Box 1747, Fairplay, CO 80440. 6.2. Spinney Mountain Reservoir is owned by City of Aurora, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 3600, Aurora, Colorado 80012. 6.3.

Silver Tip Lodge Reservoirs No. 1-4 are owned by McGowan John Trust dated 2/1/18 and McGowan Kristy Trust date 2/1/18, 405 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302. WHEREFORE, Applicants respectfully request the Court to enter a decree for findings of reasonable diligence and continuation of the subject exchanges for an additional diligence period; and/or that Applicants have made some or all of the subject exchanges absolute based on the exercise of those exchanges as set forth herein, and any such other relief as the Court deems appropriate under the facts and circumstances of this matter. (9 pages + exhibit) THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

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Andrew A. Marquez, Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, P.C. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 Legal Notice No. 417363 First Publication: December 7, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript _____________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lois Millican, a/k/a Lois V. Millican, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR31352 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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The Petition requests that the name of Jennifer Taylor Acree be changed to Jennifer Davis Taylor Case No.: 23 C 1680 /s/ Megan Grossman Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 417793 First Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on December 5, 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 Ellen Hannah Livingstone Deminski be changed to Hannah Lou Cirocki Case No.: 23 C 1669 /s/ Megan Gross Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No. 417778 First Publication: December 121, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clayton L. Shriver, a/k/a Clay L. Shriver, Deceased

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Case Number: 2023PR31316 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before April 8, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

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District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 In the Interest of: Elizabeth N. Christensen Party Without Attorney: Catherine Christensen 1390 Everett Court, Apt. # 304 Lakewood, Colorado 80215 Phone Number: 720-280-9444 E-mail: catchristensen303@gmail.com Case Number: 2023PR499 Division L Courtroom 140 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. To: Julio Alcala, Address N/A

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A hearing on January 19th, 2024 fo Guardianship of Elizabeth N. Christensen

A hearing on petition of permanent guardianship for Alexa Joie Busi

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Public Notices Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO NOVEMBER 2023 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2023 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.courts.state.co.us) 2023CW3155 (Case Nos. 95CW226, 95CW227, 07CW201, and 16CW3098) THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO, a municipal corporation of the counties of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise. IN THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, AND WELD COUNTIES Attorneys: Attorneys for City of Aurora, Colorado Office of the City Attorney Stephen C. Cann #24498 Ian J. Best #46020 Aurora Municipal Center, Suite 5300 15151 East Alameda Parkway Aurora, Colorado 80012 Phone: (303) 739-7030 Fax: (303) 739-7842 E-Mail: scann@auroragov.org; ibest@auroragov.org Case Number: 2023CW3155 (Case Nos. 95CW226, 95CW227, 07CW201, and 16CW3098) AMENDED APPLICATION FOR A FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE AND TO MAKE ABSOLUTE PORTIONS OF CONDITIONAL RIGHTS OF EXCHANGE INTRODUCTION IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, AND WELD COUNTIES. Applicant files this amended application to correct the inclusion of exchanges to the Burlington Ditch Headgate that are not part of the application. Applicant, the City of Aurora, Colorado, acting by and through its Utility Enterprise, (“Aurora”) seeks a finding of diligence for remaining conditional rights of exchange initially decreed in Consolidated Case Nos. 95-CW-226 and 95-CW-227 on August 14, 2001, Case No. 07-CW-201, decreed on July 28, 2010, and continued in Division one in Case No. 16CW3089, decreed on November 27, 2017. The exchange reaches extend from either the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Outfall (located on the South Platte River just above its confluence with Sand Creek) or from the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall on Sand Creek, through releases of water flowing downstream on said Creek to Sand Creek’s confluence to the South Platte River, with the exchange reaches then extending upstream along the South Platte River to the South Platte River’s confluence with Cherry Creek, then upstream on Cherry Creek to either Cherry Creek Reservoir or through Cherry Creek Reservoir to the Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Attached to this Application as Exhibit 1 is a map illustrating the location of the subject exchanges and facilities described herein. These exchanges have an appropriation date of November 27, 1995, for a decreed rate of 25 c.f.s. for each of the individual exchanges and as a cumulative limit for any combination of the exchanges. The decreed conditional exchanges to the Burlington Ditch Headgate are no longer necessary and are hereby relinquished and cancelled. 1. NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: The City of Aurora, Colorado A municipal corporation of the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas acting by and through its Utility Enterprise 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Suite 3600 Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 Telephone: 303-739-7370 2.

NAME AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF STRUCTURES AND REPLACEMENT LOCATIONS: 2.1. Exchange To Points: The following points constitute the “exchange to” points for use by Aurora for the exchanges: 2.1.1. The Cherry Creek Well Field. The tributary wells are located in Sections 19 and 30, T5S, R66W, 6th P.M., their original locations are more specifically described as: Location Tying to SE Cor. Sec. 19 Well No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7

T5S R66W of the 6th P.M. N67° 35’ W 350 feet N79° 35’ W 818 feet S66° 15’ W 504 feet S20° 20’ W 821 feet S4° 55’ W 1428 feet S1° 52’ W 2544 feet N2° W 644 feet

2.1.2. The Cherry Creek Reservoir. The Reservoir outlet works are located on Cherry Creek in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 2, T5S, R67W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 39’ 08” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 51’ 20” W. 2.2. Exchange From Points: The following structures or points constitute the “exchange from” points for use by Aurora in the exchanges: 2.2.1. The Outfall of the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The outfall is located on Sand Creek in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 26, T3S, R67W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 45’ 39” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 51’ 22” W. 2.2.2. The Outfall of the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. The outfall is located on the South Platte River in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 1, T3S, R68W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 48’ 45” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 57’ 14” W. 2.2.3. The Confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River. This point is located in NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 33, T3S, R68W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 45’ 16” N and the approximate longitude is 105° 00’ 29” W. 2.2.4. The Cherry Creek Reservoir. The Reservoir outlet works are located on Cherry Creek in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 2, T5S, R67W, 6th P.M. The approximate latitude of this point is 39° 39’ 08” N and the approximate longitude is 104° 51’ 20” W. 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHTS 3.1. Original Decree: Consolidated Case Nos. 95CW226 and 95CW227, Water Division 1, dated August 14, 2001. 3.2. Diligence Decrees: Case No. 07CW201, Water Division 1, dated July 28, 2010. Case No. 16CW3098, Water Division 1, dated November 27, 2017. 3.3. Exchange Descriptions and Reach Locations: The exchange descriptions and reach locations set forth in the previous diligence decrees entered in Case Nos. 07CW201 and 16CW3098 are as follows: 3.3.1. Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water taken by Aurora from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraph 3.4.2.1. below. 3.3.2. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water taken by Aurora from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.3.3. Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water withdrawn from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.3.4. Cherry Creek Reservoir to Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field. Water withdrawn from the Cherry Creek Well Field is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1., 3.4.2.2. and 3.4.2.3., below. 3.3.5. Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Water taken from the Cherry Creek Reservoir is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraph 3.4.2.1. below. 3.3.6. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Water taken at the Cherry Creek Reservoir is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.3.7.

Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte River to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Water taken at the Cherry Creek Reservoir is exchanged with Aurora’s water available from the sources listed in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., below. 3.4. Sources: The sources set forth in the previous diligence decree entered in Case No. 2016CW3098 are as follows: 3.4.1. Aurora’s water service system includes the following features: 3.4.1.1. Aurora either individually or in cooperation with others is the owner of numerous water rights, water diversion and storage facilities that either arise in or are located within the South Platte River Basin, including the Cherry Creek Well Field described in paragraph 2.1.1., above. The Cherry Creek Well Field is the “exchange to” upstream point for diversion of water for some of the exchanges described in paragraph 3.3., above. The seven tributary wells of the Cherry Creek Well Field were adjudicated in Douglas County District Court, Civil Action No. 3635 on May 18, 1972, appropriation date November 15, 1955. These wells are also named in Case No. 2001-CW-284 (approval of plan for augmentation, new appropriative rights of exchange and water storage rights) decreed on December 4, 2007 for the Upper Cherry Creek Water Users Association (“UCCWA”), to which Aurora is a member. 3.4.1.2.

Aurora is also the owner of numerous water rights and water diversion and storage facilities that either arise in or are located within the Colorado and Arkansas River Basins. Water from the Colorado River Basin rights and facilities flows through and, from time to time is stored in, facilities located within the Arkansas River Basin. Water from the Arkansas River Basin rights and facilities and water from the Colorado River Basin rights and facilities brought to the Arkansas River Basin is conveyed by the Otero Pipeline from either Twin Lakes Reservoir or the Otero Pump Station to Aurora’s storage and diversion facilities within the South Platte River Basin. Aurora’s portion of the water conveyed by the Otero Pipeline ultimately flows into Spinney Mountain Reservoir which is located on the South Platte River near the town of Hartsel. Aurora’s water rights at or above Spinney Mountain Reservoir then flow down the South Platte River, past its confluence with various tributaries, upon which Aurora is the owner of various water rights, water diversion and storage facilities, until the South Platte River reaches the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex which is located on the main stem of the South Platte River in Douglas County. 3.4.1.3. Aurora’s main raw water intake is an integral part of the Strontia Springs Diversion Dam and Reservoir Complex. Aurora’s raw water supplies from the South Platte, Arkansas, and Colorado River Basins are conveyed through a system of pipelines and reservoirs from its main intake to treatment, storage and distribution facilities located within the City. Those treatment, storage and diversion facilities also receive water from Aurora’s Cherry Creek Well Field. After treatment, water is distributed to customers of the Aurora municipal water system. 3.4.1.4. A portion of Aurora’s municipal customers are located within the Shop Creek, Sand Creek, Cherry Creek, Tollgate Creek, Westerly Creek and First Creek drainage basins. A portion of the treated water supplied to customers within these drainage basins is used for lawn irrigation purposes. A certain increment of the water applied for lawn irrigation purposes in these drainage basins either runs off directly to the streams or percolates into the soil and migrates into the ground water of the stream alluviums. This surface runoff to the streams and groundwater flow in the stream alluvium are either made available for reuse by the Prairie Waters Project described in paragraph 4.2.3.4., below, and returned to either the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant or the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District as described in paragraphs 2.2.1. and 2.2.2., respectively, or returned to Cherry Creek Reservoir as described in paragraph 2.1.2. 3.4.1.5. Effluent from Aurora’s municipal sanitary sewage system, which effluent is the result of water supplied by Aurora, is presently treated at either the City’s Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, which outfall is located on Sand Creek, tributary to the South Platte River, as described in paragraph 2.2.1., or at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (formerly known as the Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No. 1) wastewater treatment plant, which outfall is located on the main stem of the South Platte River just above its confluence with Sand Creek, as described in paragraph 2.2.2. 3.4.2. Sources of reusable water for exchange: 3.4.2.1. Aurora’s fully consumable water sources. Water deliverable to the Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall, the Metro Wastewater Recla-

mation District outfall, the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, and the Cherry Creek Reservoir, from the reusable sources owned or controlled by Aurora including those transbasin and fully consumptive use waters which are set forth as follows: 3.4.2.1.1. Water originating in the Colorado River system which is diverted into the Arkansas River system and transported via the Otero Pipeline system to the South Platte River Basin: Homestake System: District Court, Eagle County, Case No. 1193, Original Decree entered July 23, 1958, Amended and Supplemental Decree entered June 8, 1962; District Court, Water Division 5, Case Nos. 88-CW-449, Decree entered August 20, 2002, 95-CW-272, and 98-CW-270, Decree entered February 6, 2003; District Court Water Division 5, Case No. 2006-CW-225, Decree entered September 16, 2007. Twin Lakes System: District Court, Water Division 5, Case No. W-1901, Decree entered May 12, 1976, and Case No. 95-CW-321, Decree entered April 20, 2001. Busk-Ivanhoe System: District Court, Garfield County, Case No. 2621, Decree entered January 9, 1928, Case No. 3082, Decree entered August 25, 1936, Case No. 4033, Decree entered October 24, 1952, and District Court, Water Division 2, Case No. 09-CW-142 (on remand). 3.4.2.1.2. Water arising in the Arkansas River Basin and imported into the South Platte River Basin through the Otero Pipeline: Burroughs Ranch: District Court, Water Division 2, Case Nos. W-4799 and 82-CW-182, Decree entered June 29, 1984. Rocky Ford Ditch: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case No. 83-CW-18, Decree entered November 3, 1986, Case No. 99-CW-169(A), Decree entered January 28, 2004. Colorado Canal Companies: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case Nos. 84-CW-62, 84-CW-63, and 84-CW-64, Decree entered October 21, 1985. Buffalo Park Ranch: District Court, Water Division 2, Colorado, Case No. 89-CW-42, Decree entered March 27, 1992. Spurlin-Shaw and Hayden Ranches: District Court, Water Division 2, Case No. 98-CW-137(A), Decree entered May 4, 2004 and Case No. 98-CW-137(B), Decree entered June 13, 2005. 3.4.2.1.3. Water rights tributary to the South Platte River and changed from their original irrigation use to municipal fully consumptive uses in the following cases: Augustine Ranch: District Court, Park County, Civil Action Nos. 3684 and 3705, Decree entered November 22, 1968. Huron Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7595-74, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Cheek (High Creek) Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7931-75, Decree entered June 21, 1979. Janitell Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-7936-75, Decree entered March 6, 1991. Badger Basin Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9234-78, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Trout Creek Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9242-78(A), Decree entered March 20, 1985, and modified by Order dated September 11, 1989. Platte-Ansley Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No.W9242-78(B), Decree entered March 20, 1983. Coil Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. W-9448-78, Decree entered August 26, 1983.

McNulty Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79-CW-274, Decree entered December 1, 1986. Walker Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79-CW-351, Decree entered August 26, 1983. Black Mountain Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-010, Decree entered March 20, 1991. Collard Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 88-CW-228, Decree entered September 19, 1991. Indian Mountain Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-065, Decree entered August 10, 1988. Last Chance Ditch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 91-CW-117, Decree entered March 17, 1993. Only that water diverted pursuant to the Depletion Diversion Schedule set forth in Paragraph 22.e. of said Decree. Johnson Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 92-CW-156, Decree entered January 4, 1995. Steiner Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 93-CW-140, Decree entered August 16, 1994. McDowell Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 79-CW375, Decree entered January 16, 1979. Schattinger Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-055, Decree entered October 1, 1987.

Rocker 7 Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-056, Decree entered June 25, 1987. Sibley Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 84-CW-057, Decree entered July 23, 1987. Teter Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 86-CW-222, Decree entered April 29, 1988. Dixon-Johnston Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 86-CW-233, Decree entered April 29, 1988. Furman Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 88-CW-262, Decree entered February 8, 1991. Michigan Creek Ranch: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No.88flows entered that Aurora is 8,1991. entitledThese to claim is determined the decree in Water Division No.and 2002-CWCW-263, Decree February water rights are currentlyindelivered to Aurora’s municipal system 1,

by Case direct flow releases from storage. 341, 3.4.2.1.4.

Non-tributary well25, water as adjudicated andOther permitted from the sources, following fully sources: Cherry Creekin-basin Non-Tributary Wells (not dedated September 2008.

3.4.2.1.6. transbasin consumable water rights creed): Permit No.are Dateavailable Location Depth 5128-F 2/14/1964 30-5S-66W 1,360 5129-Fsources 2/14/1964which SE NE 30-5S-66W 1,360 5127-F buys, 2/14/1964 which for municipal use, NE andNEdecreed nontributary Aurora adjudicates, SE SE 19-5S-66W 1,360 Front Range Airport System: District Court, Water Division 1, Case Nos. 80-CW-237 and 80-CW-238, Decree entered March or Creek otherwise in the future.

Aurora has and/or changed additional water rights since 26, 1984. leases Box Elder System:acquires District Court, Water Division 1, Case No.acquired 85-CW-253, Decree entered January 13, 1988.

Senac Wells: District Court, Water 1, Case No. 86-CW-219, Decree entered 1987, andherein Case No. entered April 30, 1993.

U.S. Home theDivision Original Decree was granted and theseJune are25, included as 91-CW-007, additionalDecree replacement sources.

3.4.2.2.

Wells: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 98-CW-420, April 28,to 1999.

Park Well:Reclamation District Court, Water Division Contract Effluent.

Fully consumptive useDecree waterentered deliverable the Havana MetroOffice Wastewater District 1, CaseNo. 96-CW-211, Decree entered October 20, 1997. Planet Wells: District Court, Water Division 1, Case No. 87-CW-210 (originally filed as outfall and pump station31, available to Pointe: Aurora pursuant to its Division sewage1, transmission agreement with the February East 80-CW-232), Decree entered December 1991. Kings District Court, Water Case No. 85-CW-145(A), Decree entered Cherry County, Creek Water Valley Water and No. Sanitation District ("ECCV”) 15,March 1976.

ThisArapahoe reusableCounty, waterPre-85: is 3, 1999. Arapahoe Division 1, Case 01-CW-297, North Quincy, Post-85:dated DecreeMay entered 1, 2005.

Water Division 1, Case of No.nontributary 01-CW-298, Decree 1, 2005.

Douglas County: Water Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-299, Decree entered composed waterentered rightsMarch decreed in the following Division 1, Case Nos.: 85-CW-054 March 1, 2005. Arapahoe County, Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-300, South Quincy, Post-85: Decree entered March 1, 2005. Adams County, (79-CW-177), 84-CW-397 (79-CW-179), 83-CW-083 (W-7683), 81-CW-427, 85-CW-196 (79-CW-260), Post-85: Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-301, Decree entered December 7, 2004. Adams County, Pre-85: Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-302, 85-CW-196(A), 84-CW-153 (W-9420), 83-CW-329 (W-9211 &toW-9212), Decree entered August 23, 2005.

3.4.2.1.5. Reusable Lawn Irrigation Return Flows accruing Sand Creek 80-CW-330(A), Basin and the Cherry85-CW-171, Creek Basin below Cherry Creek Reservoir from that portion of85-CW-172(A), the present and future boundaries of86-CW-314 the City of Aurora which are tributary Cherry Creek and Sand 86-CW-058, 84-CW-290, 88-CW-016, (79-CW-041), andto84-CW-616 (79Creek, Tollgate Creek (a tributary to Sand Creek), Westerly Creek (a tributary to Sand Creek), and the First Creek Basins, said water derived from the CW-041). Aurora acknowledges that identification of the foregoing water cases neither creates any rights sources described in paragraphs 3.4.2.1.1., 3.4.2.1.2., and 3.4.2.1.3., above. The quantification of the lawn irrigation return flows that Aurora is entitled does such rights that1, either Aurora or ECCV have 25, in association Maysources, 15, to claim isnor determined in theimpair decree inany Water Division Case No. 2002-CW-341, datedmay September 2008. 3.4.2.1.6.with Othertheir transbasin fully consumable water rights which are available for municipal use, and decreed nontributary sources which Aurora adjudicates, leases 1976 in-basin Agreement.

3.4.2.3.

Cherry Creek Reservoir.

Fully consumptive use water deliverable to buys, Cherry or otherwise acquires in the future.

Aurora has acquired and/or changed additional water rights since the Original Decree was granted and these Creek Reservoir and Cherry Creek above the said reservoir from: 3.4.2.3.1. Exchanges of reusable water are included herein as additional replacement sources. 3.4.2.2. Contract Effluent. Fully consumptive use water deliverable to the Metro Wastewater derived described paragraphs and 3.4.2.2., above into with Cherry Creek Reservoir Reclamation Districtfrom outfall the and sources pump station available in to Aurora pursuant3.4.2.1. to its sewage transmission agreement the East Cherry Creek Valley Aurora's requested Appropriative Rights water of Exchange described in Paragraphs 12 and in13theoffollowing the Water andpursuant Sanitation to District (“ECCV”) dated May 15, 1976. This reusable is composed of nontributary water rights decreed Water Division 1, Case Nos.: 85-CW-054 (79-CW-177), 84-CW-397 (79-CW-179), 83-CW-083 (W-7683), 81-CW-427, 85-CW-196 (79-CW-260), Original Decree; and, 3.4.2.3.2. Reusable lawn irrigation return flows accruing to Cherry Creek above the 85-CW-196(A), 84-CW-153 (W-9420), 83-CW-329 (W-9211 & W-9212), 80-CW-330(A), 85-CW-171, 86-CW-058, 84-CW-290, 85-CW-172(A), 88-CWCherry Creek Reservoir from (79-CW-041). that portionAurora of the present and boundaries of thewater Citycases of Aurora whichany 016, 86-CW-314 (79-CW-041), and 84-CW-616 acknowledges thatfuture identification of the foregoing neither creates Shop said water derived sources with described paragraph 3.4.2.1. above: and, rights nor are doestributary such impairtoany rightsCreek, that either Aurora or ECCV mayfrom have the in association their Mayin15, 1976 Agreement.

3.4.2.3.

Cherry Creek Reservoir.3.4.2.3.3.

Fully consumptive use water deliverable to Cherry Creek Reservoir and Cherry Creek above the said reservoir from: 3.4.2.3.1.

Reusable Lawn Irrigation Return Flows accruing to the Cherry Creek Basin above Cherry Exchanges Creek of reusable water derived from the sources described in paragraphs 3.4.2.1. and 3.4.2.2., above into Cherry Creek Reservoir pursuant to Aurora’s Reservoir from that portion of the present and future boundaries of the City of Aurora which are tributary requested Appropriative Rights of Exchange described in Paragraphs 12 and 13 of the Original Decree; and, 3.4.2.3.2. Reusable lawn irrigation return to the Cherry Creek Basin, saidCreek water derived from the sources described above in paragraphs flows accruing to Cherry Creek above the Cherry Reservoir from that portion of the present and future boundaries of the City 3.4.2.1.1., of Aurora which are tributary to Shop Creek, said water derived from the sources of described in paragraph 3.4.2.1. above: and, that 3.4.2.3.3.

Reusable Lawn Irrigation 3.4.2.1.2., and 3.4.2.1.3.

The quantification the lawn irrigation return flows Aurora is entitled to Return Flows accruing to the Cherry Creek Basin above Cherry Creek Reservoir from that portion of the present and future boundaries the City of claim is determined in the decree in Water Division 1, Case No. 02-CW-341, dated September 25,of 2008.

Aurora which are tributary to the Cherry Creek Basin, said water derived from the sources described above in paragraphs 3.4.2.1.1., 3.4.2.1.2., and Appropriation Date: November 27,that 1995.

3.4.4.

Amount: c.f.s. for ineach of theinseparate individual 3.4.2.1.3. 3.4.3.

The quantification of the lawn irrigation return flows Aurora is entitled to claim25 is determined the decree Water Division 1, Case No. 02-CW-341, dated September 25, 2008.

3.4.3. Appropriation Date: November 27, 1995. 3.4.4.

25 c.f.s. forofeach the separate individual exchanges described in Paragraph 3.3, above.

The cumulative rateAmount: of exchange anyof combination of exchangesexchanges described inmay Paragraph 3.3, above.

The cumulative rate of exchange of any combination of exchanges may not exceed 25 cfs in any not exceed 25 cfs in any stream reaches where the individual exchanges overlap. Pursuant stream reaches where the individual exchanges overlap. Pursuant to the decrees entered in Water Division 1, Case Nos. 95-CW-226 & 227, Case No. toand theCase decrees entered in Division Case are Nos. 95-CW-226 & follows: 227, Case No. 07-CW-201 and Case 07-CW-201 No. 16CW3098, theWater following exchange1, amounts presently decreed as

No. 16CW3098, the following exchange amounts are presently decreed as follows: Exchange Original Claimed Remaining Decreed Absolute Conditional Rate (c.f.s.) Rate (c.f.s.) Rate (c.f.s.)

Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 0.00 25.00 Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Aurora 25.00 0.00 25.00 Cherry Creek Well Field Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 0.00 25.00 River to Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield Cherry Creek Reservoir to Aurora Cherry Creek 25.00 0.00 25.00 Well Field Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 6.95 18.05 Cherry Creek Reservoir Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Cherry 25.00 20.00 5.00 Creek Reservoir Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 0.00 25.00 River to Cherry Creek Reservoir Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 0.00 25.00 Burlington Ditch Headgate Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to 25.00 0.00 25.00 5 Burlington Ditch Headgate 3.4.5. Uses: Municipal and domestic purposes including, but not limited to, fire protection, irrigation, commercial and industrial use, recreational purposes, fish and wildlife propagation, reservoir evaporation replacement, storage, exchange, and augmentation purposes for use and reuse until 3.5 Golden | Jeffco December 21, extinction.

2023 * 12 Conditional rights made Absolute. 3.5.1 Cherry Creek/South Platte Confluence to Cherry Creek Wellfield.

commercial and industrial use, recreational purposes, fish and wildlife propagation, reservoir evaporation

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replacement, December 21, 2023storage, exchange, and augmentation purposes for use and reuse until extinction. 3.5 Conditional rights made Absolute. 3.5.1 Cherry Creek/South Platte Confluence to Cherry Creek Wellfield.

Public Notices

Aurora made a diversion by its exchange from the Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River to Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield in the amount of 6.8 cfs on June 18, 2023. The water so exchanged and diverted by Aurora’s Cherry Creek Wellfield was put to beneficial use in Aurora’s municipal system. The source of the water exchanged was a 10.0 cfs release of fully consumable supply from Strontia Springs Reservoir. The release incurred a transit loss of 1.1 cfs from Strontia Springs Reservoir to the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, leaving 8.9 cfs to be available to replace a maximum depletion Continued Page 2 of 2 The No. 417788 rate ofFrom 6.8Last cfsPage: by exchange. accounting supporting this exchange is attached hereto as Exhibit 2a showing the release and Exhibit 2b showing the diversion. Aurora herein seeks a decree making 3.4.5. Uses: Municipal and domestic purposes including, but not limited to, fire protection, irrigation, commercial and industrial use, recreABSOLUTE of the appropriative right of exchange from the Confluence Cherry Creek and the for use ational purposes, fish6.8 andcfs wildlife propagation, reservoir evaporation replacement, storage, exchange,ofand augmentation purposes and South reuse until extinction.

3.5Aurora Conditional rightsCreek made Wellfield, Absolute. 3.5.1 Cherry Creek/South Platte Confluence to Cherry Creek Wellfield.

Platte River to Cherry leaving 18.2 cfs of such exchange CONDITIONAL. Aurora made a diversion by its exchange the Confluence of Cherry CreekReservoir. and the South Plattemade River to Cherry Wellfield in 3.5.2 Cherry Creek/South Plattefrom Confluence to Cherry Creek Aurora a Aurora diversion to Creek storage the amount of 6.8 cfs on June 18, 2023. The water so exchanged and diverted by Aurora’s Cherry Creek Wellfield was put to beneficial use by its exchange from the Cherry Creekwas anda the PlatteofRiver to Cherrysupply Creekfrom Reservoir in Aurora’s municipal system.

TheConfluence source of the of water exchanged 10.0South cfs release fully consumable Strontia Springs Reservoir. release a transit loss of cfs from Reservoirand to the confluence of the SouthCherry Platte River and Cherry in theThe amount ofincurred 13.34 cfs on June 7,1.1 2023.

TheStrontia water Springs so exchanged diverted

by Aurora’s Creek Creek, leaving 8.9storage cfs to beaccount availablewas to replace a maximum depletion of 6.8stored cfs by exchange. accounting supporting thisofexchange Reservoir put to beneficial use asrate water for later The release as augmentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 2a showing the release and Exhibit 2b showing the diversion. Aurora herein seeks a decree making ABSOLUTE depletions associated Aurora’s CreekofWellfield foranduse Aurora’s municipal TheWellfield, 6.8 cfs of the appropriative rightwith of exchange from Cherry the Confluence Cherry Creek thein South Platte River to Aurorasystem.

Cherry Creek source of of thesuch water exchanged was a 15 cfsCherry release of fullyPlatte consumable from Strontia Springs leaving 18.2 cfs exchange CONDITIONAL. 3.5.2 Creek/South Confluencesupply to Cherry Creek Reservoir.

Aurora made a diversion to storage by release its exchange from the Confluence and the South Platte RiverReservoir to Cherry Creek in the amount Reservoir.

The incurred a transit lossofofCherry 1.66Creek cfs from Strontia Springs to theReservoir confluence of 13.34 cfs on June 7, 2023. The water so exchanged and diverted by Aurora’s Cherry Creek Reservoir storage account was put to beneficial of water the South and Cherry Creek, leaving 13.34 cfs to available to replace a maximum use as storedPlatte for laterRiver release as augmentation of depletions associated withbeAurora’s Cherry Creek Wellfield for use instorage Aurora’s municirate ofThe 13.34 cfsofby The was accounting supporting exchange is from attached hereto asReservoir.

Exhibit The 3a release pal system. source theexchange. water exchanged a 15 cfs release of fully this consumable supply Strontia Springs incurred a transitthe lossrelease of 1.66 cfsand fromExhibit Strontia Springs Reservoirthe to the confluence of the South Platte River leaving 13.34 showing 3b showing diversion.

Aurora herein seeksanda Cherry decreeCreek, making cfs toABSOLUTE be available to13.34 replacecfs a maximum storage rate of right 13.34 of cfsexchange by exchange.

Thethe accounting supporting this exchange attached of the appropriative from Confluence of Cherry Creekisand the hereto as Exhibit 3a showing the release and Exhibit 3b showing the diversion. Aurora herein seeks a decree making ABSOLUTE 13.34 cfs of the apSouthright Platte River tofrom Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield, leaving 11.66 cfsRiver of such exchange propriative of exchange the Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte to Aurora Cherry CONDITIONAL. Creek Wellfield, leaving 11.66 cfs of3.5.3 such Amounts exchange CONDITIONAL. 3.5.3claims Amountsthe claimed.

Auroraamounts claims theconditional following amounts and absolute in this Application: claimed. Aurora following and conditional absolute in this Application: Exchange Original Claimed Remaining Decreed Absolute Conditional Rate (c.f.s.)

Rate (c.f.s.)

Rate (c.f.s.)

Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 0.00 25.00 Aurora Cherry Creek Well Field Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Aurora 25.00 0.00 25.00 Cherry Creek Well Field Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 6.80 18.20 River to Aurora Cherry Creek Wellfield Cherry Creek Reservoir to Aurora Cherry Creek Well 25.00 0.00 25.00 Field Aurora Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 25.00 6.95 18.05 Cherry Creek Reservoir Metro Wastewater Reclamation District to Cherry 25.00 20.00 5.00 Creek Reservoir Confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte 25.00 13.34 11.66 River to Cherry Creek Reservoir 4. DETAILED OUTLINE OF WHAT WAS DONE TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE 4. DETAILED OUTLINE OF WHAT WAS DONE TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE APPROPRIATION AND APPLICATION OF WATER TO A BENAPPROPRIATION AND APPLICATION OF WATER TO A BENEFICIAL USE AS EFICIAL USE AS CONDITIONALLY DECREED, INCLUDING EXPENDITURES. 4.1. Project Specific Efforts: During the diligence period of November 2017 through November 2023, Aurora has accomplished at least the following project-specific work toward completion of the appropriation and application of the conditional rights of exchange decreed in the Original Decree to beneficial use (expenditure numbers are rounded to the 6 nearest $1,000). 4.1.1. Quantification and Determination of Lawn Irrigation Return Flows: Aurora obtained a decree in Case No. 02-CW-341, Water Division 1, on September 25, 2008, quantifying LIRFs from its municipal system (and subsequent requantifications as required by the Decree in 02-CW-341), generated as a result of use of transmountain water rights, fully consumable in-basin water rights, decreed and permitted nontributary sources and any other fully consumable water available to Aurora. During this diligence period, Aurora has expended over $464,000 in engineering costs requantifying the LIRFs adjudicated in Case No. 02-CW-341 available for exchange. 4.1.2. Upper Cherry Creek Water Association (“UCCWA”): Aurora is a member of the UCCWA established on December 17, 2001. The parties to UCCWA seek to continue and promote the cost-effective joint operation of certain Cherry Creek water facilities in a manner that optimizes each members’ water rights while protecting others from injury. Aurora pays annual dues as a member of UCCWA. Aurora expended $50,000 for dues during this diligence period. A portion of Aurora’s expenditures during this diligence period for the Upper Cherry Creek Basin Management Plan are included in these dues. 4.1.3. Water Division 1, Case No. 01-CW-284: On December 28, 2001, UCCWA filed an application for approval of a plan for augmentation, appropriative rights of exchange and water storage right in Case No. 01-CW-284. A final decree was entered on December 4, 2007. The exchanges that are the subject of Case No. 01-CW-284 include the exchange reaches and replacement sources that are the subject of this application. Since entry of the decree and as a Member of the Upper Cherry Creek Water Association, Aurora has operated portions of the subject exchanges pursuant to the decree in Case No. 01-CW-284 using the replacement sources and operating within the exchange reaches decreed in 95-CW-226 and 227. Paragraph 53 of the 01-CW-284 decree provides that “for purposes of showing diligence and completing each Member’s conditional water rights, application of each Member’s conditional water rights as replacement water under this plan for augmentation shall be diligence as to completion of the Member’s conditional water rights under individual decrees, and shall form a basis for a claim by UCCWA or any of its Members that such conditional water rights should be made absolute.” On October 21, 2015, UCCWA obtained a decree in Water Division 1, Case No. 13-CW-3184, making a portion of the conditional rights absolute and finding reasonable diligence on the remainder. 4.1.4. Upper Cherry Creek Basin Modeling: Aurora continues to model the Upper Cherry Creek Basin through an agreement with Parker that ran from 2016 to September 2018, with extensions in additional years of 2019 and 2020. These efforts help facilitate and optimize Aurora’s operation of the exchanges herein. 4.1.5. Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Charges: Aurora expended over $169,542,000 during this diligence period for wastewater treatment fees of its water at the Metro Wastewater Reclamation facility. Such treatment is necessary for use of this water as a substitute supply under the exchanges herein. 4.1.6. Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: Aurora operates this 5-million-gallon per day facility that provides treated water used for irrigation throughout the City and for discharge into Sand Creek for use as a replacement source for the exchanges herein. Improvements to this facility completed during this diligence period cost of $8,081,000. Aurora also expended an additional $7,048,000 in operating costs for the Sand Creek plant. These improvements are necessary for use of this water as a substitute supply under the exchanges herein. 4.1.7. Rehabilitation of Cherry Creek Wells: From 2015 to 2018, Aurora conducted a rehabilitation and improvement project on the Cherry Creek Well Field at a cost of $2,416,000. This work was necessary to allow continued withdrawal of Aurora’s water supply from the wells under the exchanges herein. 4.2. Systemwide Efforts: During the diligence period, Aurora has accomplished at least the following systemwide efforts that will be used to operate or benefit the conditional rights (expenditure numbers are rounded to the nearest $1,000). 4.2.1. Arkansas River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard to maintaining and enlarging its water supply system components in the Arkansas River Basin which are necessary for continuation of its reuseable supplies from the Arkansas River Basin. 4.2.1.1. Payment for purchase and lease of Rocky Ford Ditch shares. Aurora spent more than $381,000 during this diligence period for repayment of bonds, including principal and interest, that were issued or refunded for purchase of original Rocky Ford Ditch shares changed in Case No. 83-CW-18, that are a reusable source for the exchanges herein. 4.2.1.2. Revegetation: Aurora has expended at least $1,570,000 during this diligence period for revegetation, including expenditures for expert revegetation classifications and reports, actual revegetation and weed control costs, as well as farm equipment purchases, office overhead and personnel costs, under Case No. 83-CW18and for revegetation and continued farming of historically irrigated lands pursuant to the decree in Case No. 99-CW-169(A). 4.2.1.3. Payments to Otero County. Aurora and Otero County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on February 22, 1994, and amended that Agreement on October 29, 2001 under which Amendment Aurora agreed to make annual payments to Otero County concerning the Rocky Ford Ditch shares that are a reusable source for the exchanges herein. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments in excess of $273,000. 4.2.1.4. Pueblo Reservoir Storage: During this diligence period, Aurora paid the Bureau of Reclamation more than $4,316,000 for use of Pueblo Reservoir in the storage and exchange of Arkansas River Basin water upstream for transport and use by Aurora in the South Platte Basin. 4.2.1.5. Intergovernmental Agreement with SECWCD: On October 3, 2003, Aurora entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (“SECWCD”), replacing an agreement between the parties dated December 7, 2001. Aurora’s use of Fryingpan-Arkansas facilities for certain water rights is discussed under this IGA. During this diligence period, Aurora has made payments of more than $1,113,000 to SECWCD under this IGA. 4.2.1.6. Agreements for Use of the Holbrook Reservoir System Facilities: On March 1, 2005, Aurora entered into two agreements pertaining to the use of the diversion, conveyance and storage facilities of the Holbrook Mutual Irrigating Company (“Holbrook”). These agreements implement a program to recapture and store yield from foregone diversions of senior water rights. During this diligence period, Aurora made payments of approximately $419,000 to Holbrook under this agreement. 4.2.1.7. Intergovernmental Agreement with LAVWCD: Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservation District (“LAVWCD”), Aurora paid approximately $500,000 to LAVWCD for the identification and implementation of infrastructure improvements, research, and investigations designed to assist in the permitting or implementation of water leasing programs in the Lower Arkansas Valley, as well as remediation and restoration efforts in the Fountain Creek Corridor.

4.2.1.8. Recovery of Yield (“ROY”). Aurora, along with Colorado Springs, The Pueblo Board of Water Works, the City of Fountain, and The South-

eastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, are pursuing adjudication of the exchanges necessary as a result of the 2004 Regional Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) between various water providers and the City of Pueblo. As part of the IGA, the water providers agreed to allow certain of their senior flows to pass through Pueblo’s RICD reaches on the condition those flows could be removed downstream and exchanged back upstream. This case lays the foundation for those exchanges. Aurora has expended significant sums on these efforts. The ROY partners have acquired land to prospectively be used as a reservoir site at a cost of $780,000 to Aurora. 4.2.1.9. Assessments Paid for Use of Twin Lakes, Lake Henry/Lake Meredith, Rocky Ford Ditch. During this diligence period, Aurora paid the following in annual assessments: approximately $450,000 for Twin Lakes Company (necessary for storage); at least $2,040,000 for the Colorado Canal/Lake Henry/Lake Meredith (necessary for storage); and approximately $1,450,000 for the Rocky Ford Ditch for the shares attributable to the Subject Rocky Ford Ditch Water Right. 4.2.2. Colorado River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard the its water supply system components in the Colorado River Basin that are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the Colorado River Basin. 4.2.2.1. During this diligence period, Aurora negotiated with Objectors in Case No. 19CW3159, Water Division 5, and entered into Stipulations all of the Objectors in that case, which adjudicated an exchange of water released by Aurora from its Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company water rights in the Roaring Fork River basin. A decree in this matter is pending. 4.2.2.2. Aurora has continued to pursue development of a joint project or projects as contemplated in a 1998 Memorandum of Understanding with Vail Associates, Upper Eagle River Regional Water Authority, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, Cypress Climax Mining Company and the Colorado River Water Conservation District. On June 21, 2004, the City of Aurora entered into an additional Water Exchange Agreement with the Eagle Park Reservoir Company, the Colorado River Water Conservation District, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority, and Vail Associates, Inc. to supplement a 1998 Water Exchange Agreement. This agreement affects operations of the Homestake water rights and deliveries of reusable water to Aurora for use in the exchanges herein. On January 5, 2010, the City of Aurora entered into a Consolidated Water Exchange Agreement to supplement, merge and consolidate the 1998 and 2004 agreements. Aurora seeks to further maximize the operations of the Homestake water rights with these projects. A diligence application was filed by the parties to the agreements in regard to the subject exchange rights in 2023. 4.2.2.3. Homestake Project: During this diligence period, work was done on the Homestake Arkansas River Diversion to improve the ability to divert water to Otero Pump Station from the Arkansas River. Once water is transported over the continental divide through the Homestake Pipeline and, it is then transported to Spinney Mountain Reservoir in the South Platte Basin via the Otero Pump Station and Pipeline. The Otero Pipeline will also convey water to the Wild Horse Reservoir that is presently in the permitting stages. 4.2.2.4. During this diligence period, Aurora prosecuted Case No. 2023CW3031, 2020CW3024 and 23CW3087 Water Division 5 through the Homestake Partners entity, comprising the City of Aurora and the City of Colorado Springs Utility. These water court matters seek a decree confirming diligence and continuing in effect the conditional water rights originally decreed in Case No. 98-CW-270, which comprise part of the Homestake Project. 4.2.2.5.

During this diligence period, Aurora executed a Recovery Agreement (3-27-20) with the United States and Wildlife Service regarding the Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Fish Species in the Upper Colorado River Basin (Recovery Program). The purpose of the Recovery Agreement is to formalize Aurora’s participation in the Recovery Program, provide certainty that Aurora’s Colorado River depletions can occur consistent with the Endangered Species Act, and provide that Aurora will take reasonable actions to support implementation for the Recovery Elements specified in the 1999 Programmatic Biological Opinion. During the previous diligence period, the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, Recovery Implementation Program and Recovery Action Plan Participation Agreement (11-01-13) was executed with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, and a Ruedi Insurance Water Cost Participation Agreement (11-01-13) with the City and County of Denver.

Through implementation of these agreements, the east slope water users’ commitment for 5412.5 acre-feet of water annually to the Recovery Program is being met. Aurora has and continues to provide its annual prorata share of operation and maintenance costs associated with these agreements. In addition, Aurora participates and annually contributes to the Colorado Water Congress Colorado River Project for collaboration and support of the Recovery Program by the water users in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. 4.2.2.6 During this diligence period Aurora embarked on a rehabilitation project of the Carlton (Busk Ivanhoe) Tunnel. This project will repair damage and cave-ins inside the tunnel that conveys Aurora’s Busk Ivanhoe water from Ivanhoe Reservoir to the eastern slope and Turquoise Reservoir. To date this project has cost Auroa over $4,000,000.

4.2.3. South Platte River Basin: Aurora made the following diligent efforts with regard its water supply system components in the South Platte River Basin which are necessary for continuation of its reusable supplies from the South Platte River Basin. 4.2.3.1. Griswold Water Treatment Plant Renovations: This facility treats a portion of the raw water before it is delivered to Aurora’s customers. Over $51,814,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for improvements to this facility. 4.2.3.2. Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant Expansion: During this diligence period, Aurora spent over $37,473,000 on expansion of the Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant. 4.2.3.3. Automated Meter Reading System: Aurora spent more than $10,241,000 during this diligence period for conversion of its manual utility reading system to a fully automated system. 4.2.3.4. Prairie Waters Project: During this diligence period, Aurora has expended over $10,700,000 on the construction of several elements of its Prairie Waters Project which enables additional reuse of the subject water rights. 4.2.3.5 Wild Horse Reservoir: Wild Horse Reservoir is being developed by Aurora as an approximately 93,000 acre foot off-channel reservoir to be located in Park County which is presently in the planning and permitting stages. Wild Horse Reservoir will facilitate functionality of Aurora’s Arkansas and South Platte basin collection, transmission and delivery systems. During this diligence period, Aurora has expended over $16,000,000 towards the development of Wild Horse Reservoir. 4.2.3.6. Aurora Know Your Flow Program. During the diligence period Aurora Water Conservation developed its voluntary Know Your Flow Program designed to help customers understand how efficiently they are using water. Through the program, Aurora Water Conservation estimates what a customer’s water use could be for a given billing cycle if the customer were using water efficiently. The customer receives a monthly e-mail from Aurora Water Conservation showing the property’s actual water use versus the customized recommended indoor and outdoor water use. Customers also receive weekly watering recommendations and tips during the irrigation season. The Know Your Flow Program was designed by Aurora to encourage more efficient use of the water that is the subject of this application. 4.2.3.7. Binney Water Purification Facility: This state-of-the-art water purification and recycling plant owned and operated by Aurora treats water for use throughout the City. Over $3,477,000 was spent by Aurora during the diligence period for improvements to this facility. 4.2.3.8. Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Aurora expended substantial sums for facility upgrades during the diligence period, including internal outlet works inspections, applications of protective coatings on outlet pipes, assessment, design and extension of the storm drainage systems below the dam, installation of filter trench drains, measurement devices, and installation of heater jackets over valve operators.

4.2.3.9. Improvements to Extend and Improve Water Service in and to Aurora Water. At least $105,950,000 was spent by Aurora Water for extension and upgrade of its water transmission system necessary to deliver water to Aurora Water’s customers. 4.2.3.10. Improvements to Sanitary Sewer System. Up to $68,476,000 was spent by Aurora Water for extension and upgrade of its sanitary sewer system necessary for wastewater treatment and reuse within the South Platte River Basin. 4.2.3.11. Rampart Reservoir and Delivery System. Approximately $12,318,000 was spent by Aurora during this diligence period for improvements to the Rampart Reservoir delivery system. This reservoir is used to store the water before it is transported through parallel 54” and 40” pipelines to Aurora treatment facilities. Rampart Reservoir is important for regulation of the flow through these parallel pipelines. 4.2.4. Non-Basin Specific: 4.2.4.1. Integrated Water Master Plan. Aurora updates this plan every five years as part of its inclusive overall planning process. Aurora expended over $2,270,000 during the subject diligence period on this effort. 4.2.5. Legal Fees. During the diligence period Aurora expended over $5,000,000 in legal fees for developing additional water sources for its system, protection of its water rights including the subject exchanges in water courts in Water Divisions One, Two and Five cases, and prosecution of changes of water rights to integrate acquired water rights into Aurora’s municipal supply system. 4.3. Other: Aurora reserves the right to identify additional relevant efforts that may be later discovered or to make upward adjustments to amounts expended on certain projects. Aurora has an extensive water rights portfolio, an extensive and complex water supply, collection, treatment and reuse system, and an extensive number of agreements, contracts, leases, etc. related to its facilities and the use, reuse and storage of its water rights. Aurora is involved in many legal actions related to the collection, treatment, reuse and protection of its water rights. Further, the management, protection, and operation of the water rights and the facilities system involve numerous City of Aurora departments and staff members throughout the state. Aurora made diligent efforts with regard to this Application to determine and quantify all efforts made by the City toward completion of the appropriations and application of the water rights decreed in consolidated Case Nos. 95CW-226 and 95-CW-227 to beneficial use. However, it is reasonably possible that relevant efforts or expenditures may have been overlooked or need further upward adjustment. 4.4 INTEGRATED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM. The conditionally decreed water rights described above constitute features of an integrated water system for gathering, treatment and distribution of water operated by Aurora. “When a project or integrated system is comprised of several features, work on one feature of the project or system shall be considered in finding that reasonable diligence has been shown in the development of water rights for all features of the entire project or system.” C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b). WHEREFORE, Aurora respectfully requests the Court find Aurora has complied with the terms and conditions of the original decree in consolidated Cases Nos. 95-CW-226 and 95-CW-227 and find diligence in the development of the appropriative rights of exchange not previously made absolute, and continue the conditional decree for said exchanges and remaining conditional amounts for the statutory period. Aurora further requests that this Court also grant such additional relief that the Court deems necessary and appropriate to further the purposes of the appropriations herein requested. Number of pages of application: 23 pages.

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

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Maddox Reservoir: The Maddox Reservoir is located in the NE1/4 SW1/4, Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. in Park County. It was adjudicated on November 11, 1971, with an Public Notice appropriation date of May 31, 1905. It is decreed for multiple purposes including irrigation, domestic, fish DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO The Slaght Ditch rights are claimed as an alternate replacement supply in this matter. c. Firm Yield of Nickerson Ditch Rights: The Nickerson with aNo. capacity 54.0 acre-feet.

It as is the filled by the Ditch Maddox Reservoir Feeder NOVEMBER 2023 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION No. 2, culture Parmaleeand No.recreation 1, and Carruthers 2 Ditchesofare referred to herein “Nickerson Rights.”

The Decree issuedDitch, in Case No. which diverts from the North Fork of theconsumptive South Platte in the SE1/4, Section 22,condi00CW174, dated October 11, 2002, quantified the historic use River associated with NE1/4, the Nickerson DitchSW1/4, Rights. The terms and TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 tions under which the Ditch Rights are used for augmentation, replacement, exchange and storage were also Township 7 Nickerson South, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. and decreed as an alternate pointpurposes of diversion fordefined the and approved in Case No. 00CW174, as follows: i.

The Nickerson Ditch Rights may be left in the stream system to offset depletions from water use Slaght Ditch. Allocation of yield to Maddox Reservoir is attached as Exhibit C. e. Lower Sacramento Creek Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications, and certain amendments filed in by MMRC shareholders. The water may also be stored in the Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir No. 1, Maddox Reservoir and other MMRC Reservoir: Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir Company, a Colorado corporation, operates the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2023 for each County affected. (This publication can be viewed in its entirety reservoirs within theThe South Platte River Basin located above South Platte, Colorado; provided, however, that theowns detailsand of storage in another on the state court website at: www.courts.state.co.us) reservoir be published in the Water Court Resume, orNo. such1.storage is approvedisbylocated the StateinEngineer pursuant to Sections 37-80-120 thewill Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir The reservoir the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 32, and 37-92-308, C.R.S. (2002). ii. The maximum rate Township of diversion under the Nickerson Ditch Rights 0.8 of aPark cubicCounty, foot per second.

Diversions and the SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 29, 9 South, Range 77 West, 6this P.M., Colorado.

2023CW3157 MOOSE VALLEY RANCH LLC, MOUNTAIN MUTUAL RESERVOIR COMPANY, AND NORTH FORK ASSOCIATES, LLC; are limited to the May 1, 1867, priorities decreed to the Parmalee Ditch No. 1 and the Carruthers Ditch No. 2. iii. Diversions to storage and/ North Fork Associates owns 932 shares of a tototal of 3,700 in the Company (a 25.2% interest).

Moose Valley Ranch LLC (“Moose Valley”), 26996 Stagecoach Road, Conifer, CO 80433; Email: moosevalleyranchllc@gmail.com; or assignment for in-stream augmentation credit are limited the period Aprilshares 23 through October 31 of each year, and are furtherThe limited to reservoir been constructed and is entitled store water following Telephone: (415) 412-4237; Mountain Mutual Reservoir Company, 6949 Highway 73, Suite 15, Evergreen, CO 80439; Email: norm@ those times whenhas water is physically and legally available forto diversion at the under historic the Nickerson Ditch Decrees: No. 2 headgate on Deer Creek. If the hch20.com; Telephone: (303) 989-6932; and North Fork Associates, LLC, 2686 S. Yukon Ct., Denver, CO 80227; Email: 613blatch@ gmail.com; Telephone: (303) 988-7111. Please direct all correspondence concerning this Application to: Aaron Ladd, Esq. and Rachel L. Bolt, Esq., Vranesh and Raisch, LLP, 5303 Spine Road, Suite 202, Boulder, CO 80301; Email: asl@vrlaw.com; rlb@vrlaw. com; Telephone: (303) 443-6151.

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION INCLUDING EXCHANGE IN JEFFERSON AND PARK COUNTIES. 2.

Summary of the Claims: This Application seeks approval of a plan for augmentation including exchange to replace evaporative losses from an on-channel pond, the Moose Valley Pond, used for piscatorial, aesthetic, and recreational purposes, and out-of-priority diversions from the Moose Valley Diversion used to irrigate inside a greenhouse and/or for the watering of trees, all located on an approximately 11 acre parcel of land in the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 71 West of 6th P.M., Jefferson County, Colorado, presently known as 26996 Stagecoach Road, Conifer, CO 80433, consisting of Lots 28-32 in the Green Valley Ranch, Unit 4 Subdivision (“Subject Property”). The water supply for a single-family residence on Lot 28 is supplied by an exempt well, Well Permit No. 142377, which will not be subject to the augmentation plan sought herein and will keep its exempt status. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION INCLUDING EXCHANGE 3. Name of Structures to be Augmented: The structures to be augmented pursuant to this plan for augmentation are: (i) the Moose Valley Pond, an existing on-channel pond; and (ii) the Moose Valley Diversion (collectively, the “Augmented Structures”). The Augmented Structures are located on the Subject Property in the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 71 West of 6th P.M. shown on the map attached as Exhibit A. The Subject Property is located in the drainage of Casto Creek, tributary to Kennedy Gulch, tributary to the North Fork of the South Platte River, tributary to the South Platte River. The Augmented Structures are more particularly described as follows: a. Moose Valley Pond: The Moose Valley Pond is located on the channel of Casto Creek in the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 71 West of 6th P.M. The augmentation plan sought in this Application will replace evaporative losses from this on-channel sub-irrigated existing pond. The location of the outlet structure is located at point approximately described as UTM Zone 13, NAD83: 473567.14910, 4372943.06320. The volumes of evaporation is described in paragraph 5.a below. b. Moose Valley Diversion. The Moose Valley Diversion will be located on the Subject Property in the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 71 West of 6th P.M. The Moose Valley Diversion will divert water from a point where Casto Creek joins with the Moose Valley Pond and will be used for irrigation inside a greenhouse or for the watering of trees on the Subject Property. The location for the Moose Valley Diversion will be at point approximately described as UTM Zone 13, NAD83 473483.062, 4372899.482. The maximum rate of diversion for the Moose Valley Diversion is 20 gpm. 4. Water Rights to be Used for Augmentation Purposes: Moose Valley has entered into a contract with North Fork Associates, LLC to purchase 20.5 shares of Mountain Mutual Reservoir Company (“MMRC”) stock, which represents a firm annual yield of 0.643 of an acre-foot to satisfy present and anticipated future replacement needs associated with the Augmented Structures. a. The water rights associated with the MMRC shares include the following: i. Slaght Ditch: In accordance with the Decree entered in Civil Action No. 1678 of the Park County District Court, on May 22, 1913, the Slaght Ditch was awarded a direct flow priority of May 1, 1863, for 2.0 cubic feet per second for irrigation purposes. The source of water is the North Fork of the South Platte River. The point of diversion for the Slaght Ditch was originally established to be a point on the North bank of the North Fork of the South Platte River in the NE1/4 SE1/4, of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 73 West, 6th P.M., approximately 2,060 feet North and 490 feet West of the SE Corner of Section 21. Pursuant to a Decree entered by the District Court for Water Division 1 in Case No. 82CW472, on October 3, 1983, the Maddox Reservoir Feeder Ditch was approved as an alternate point of diversion for the Slaght Ditch water right. The point of diversion of the Maddox Reservoir Feeder Ditch is located on the North bank of the North Fork of the South Platte River in the NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 73 West, 6th P.M., approximately 1,240 feet East and 1,740 feet North of the SW Corner of Section 22. In Case No. 79CW339, 0.12 of a cubic foot per second of the Slaght Ditch priority was changed to a new location, with the water continuing to be used for irrigation purposes. Of the remaining 1.872 cubic feet per second, 0.481 of a cubic foot per second was transferred by MMRC in Case No. 03CW238 and 0.727 was transferred in Case No. 16CW3197. ii. Mack Ditch No. 2: In accordance with the Decree entered in Civil Action No. 1678 of the Park County District Court, on May 22, 1913, the Mack Ditch No. 2 was awarded a direct flow priority of May 1, 1863, for 1.0 cubic foot per second for irrigation purposes. The source of water is the North Fork of the South Platte River. The point of diversion of the Mack Ditch No. 2 was originally established to be on the South bank of the North Fork of the South Platte River at a point in the NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 73 West, 6th P.M., Park County, Colorado whence the E1/4 Corner of said Section 21 bears North 43° East, a distance of 984 feet more or less. By an Order of the Park County District Court entered on October 17, 1927, the point of diversion was moved approximately 789 feet upstream to a point on the South bank of the North Fork of the South Platte River in the NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 73 West, 6th P.M., whence the E1/4 Corner of said Section 21 bears North 79° 30’ East, a distance of 1,292 feet, more or less. In Case Nos. W-7503, W-7548, 80CW080, 80CW455, 81CW143, 81CW298, and 89CW081, a total of 0.1191 of a cubic foot per second of Mack Ditch No. 2 water right was transferred out of the ditch for uses other than irrigation. Of the remaining 0.8809 of a cubic foot per second, 0.44045 of a cubic foot per second was transferred by MMRC in Case No. 03CW238. iii. Nickerson No. 2 Ditch: The Nickerson No. 2 Ditch, with a South Platte Priority No. 262 and North Fork Drainage Priority No. 24 has an appropriation date of May 1, 1872, as adjudicated by the District Court for Park County on May 22, 1913, in the amount of 0.65 of a cubic-foot-per-second. The headgate is located on the North bank of Deer Creek at a point whence the E1/4 Corner, Section 9, Township 7 South, Range 72 West of the 6th P.M., bears North 58° 15’ East, 2,320 feet and has historically irrigated approximately 35 acres adjacent to Deer Creek in the SE1/4 Section 9, NW1/4 Section 15, and NE1/4 Section 16, Township 7 South, Range 72 West of the 6th P.M. all in Park County. iv. Parmalee No. 1 Ditch: The Parmalee No. 1 Ditch, with a South Platte Priority No. 251 and North Fork Drainage Priority No. 14 has an appropriation date of May 1, 1867, as adjudicated by the District Court for Park County on May 22, 1913, in the amount of 0.52 of a cubicfoot-per-second. In that Decree the headgate was located on the North bank of Deer Creek at a point whence the S1/4 Corner of Section 32, Township 6 South, Range 72 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 70° 6’ East, 1,210 feet. Water Division No. 1 District Court Case No. W-7434 changed the location of the headgate to the Nickerson No. 2 Ditch, as shown above. v. Carruthers No. 2 Ditch: The Carruthers No. 2 Ditch, with a South Platte Priority No. 250 and North Fork Drainage Priority No. 13 has an appropriation date of May 1, 1867, as adjudicated by the District Court for Park County on May 22, 1913, in the amount of 0.52 of a cubic-foot-per-second. In that Decree the headgate was located on the North bank of Deer Creek at a point whence the S1/4 Corner between Sections 31 and 32, Township 6 South, Range 72 West of the 6th P.M., bears North 85° 30’ East, 1,398 feet. Water Division No. 1 District Court Case No. W-7434 changed the location of the headgate for 0.28 of a cubic-foot-per-second to the Nickerson No. 2 Ditch, as shown above. This 0.28 of a cubic-foot-per-second is included in this contract. vi.

Guiraud 3T Ditch. MMRC owns 3.481 cubic feet per second of the water rights decreed in the Guiraud 3T Ditch as follows: Adjudication Date Oct. 18, 1889

Appropriation Date July 1, 1867

Amount 20 cfs

(Original Adjudication Water District 23) The Guiraud 3T Ditch headgate is located on the South bank of the Middle Fork of the South Platte River in the NE1/4, Section 8, Township 11 South, Range 76 West, 6th P.M., Park County, Colorado, at a point whence the Northeast Corner of the NE1/4 of said Section 8 bears North 63° 35” East, 1,305 feet. Originally decreed for irrigation uses, this water right has been subject to various change proceedings. Past decrees have determined the average annual consumptive use under the Guiraud 3T Ditch to be 21.825 acre-feet per year per 1.0 cfs. MMRC therefore owns 75.972 acre-feet of consumptive use replacement water associated with its 3.481 cfs interest in the Guiraud 3T Ditch. The firm yield of Guiraud 3T Ditch owned by MMRC is attached as Exhibit B. b. Firm Yield of Slaght Ditch Rights: The Slaght Ditch and Mack Ditch No. 2 water rights described herein shall hereinafter be referred to collectively as “Slaght Ditch Rights.” The Decree issued in Case No. 03CW238, dated October 24, 2006, quantified the historic consumptive use associated with the Slaght Ditch Rights. The terms and conditions under which these water rights are used for augmentation, replacement, exchange and storage purposes were also defined and approved in Case No. 03CW238, as follows: i. The Slaght Ditch Rights may be left in the stream system to offset depletions from water use by MMRC shareholders. The water may also be stored in the Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir No. 1 or the Maddox Reservoir. ii. The maximum rate of diversion under the Slaght Ditch Rights is 0.5 of a cubic foot per second. iii. Diversions to storage and/or assignment for in-stream augmentation credits are limited to the period May 1 through October 31 of each year, and are further limited to those times when water is physically and legally available for diversion at the historic Slaght Ditch headgates on the North Fork of the South Platte River. If the May 1, 1867, priority is not fully satisfied to the extent of 2.0 cubic foot per second for the Slaght Ditch and 1.0 cubic foot per second for the Mack Ditch No. 2, MMRC’s diversions are limited to its prorated entitlement to the water when physically and legally available. iv. Maximum annual diversions of the portion of the Slaght Ditch Rights changed in Case No. 03CW238 are limited to 41 acre-feet per year. During any consecutive ten-year period, the total diversions are further limited to 342 acre-feet. v. Pursuant to the Decree issued in Case No. 16CW3197, the historic consumptive use associated with an additional 0.727 cfs of the Slaght Ditch water right yields 31.8 acre-feet of consumptive use water.

May 1, 1867, priority is not fully satisfied to the extent of 0.8 of a cubic foot per second, the diversion rate is reduced to the flow, which is then physically and legally available. iv. Maximum monthly diversions under the Nickerson Ditch Rights are limited as follows: April, 2.0 acre-feet; Appropriation Amount May, 16.0 acre-feet;Adjudication June, 19.0 acre-feet; July, 16.0 acre-feet; August, 10.0 Date acre-feet; September, 7.0 acre-feet; and October, 4.0 acre-feet.

Maximum annual diversions are limited to 62 acre-feet per year.

During consecutive ten-year period, total40 diversions Case No. W-7741-74 July 25,any 1974 a.f. are further limited to 486 acre-feet. The Nickerson Ditch rights are claimed alternate replacement supply in this matter. d. Maddox Reservoir: The Maddox Case No. 84CW250 UseasofanRes. as Recharge Facility Reservoir is located in the NE1/4 SW1/4, Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. in Park County. It was adjudicated on Casewith No.an85CW465 Use31, of 1905.

Res. ItasisRecharge November 11, 1971, appropriation date of May decreed forFacility multiple purposes including irrigation, domestic, fish culture and recreation with a capacity of 54.0 acre-feet. It is filled by the Maddox Reservoir Feeder Ditch, which diverts from the North Fork of the South The Plattewater River inmay the NE1/4, SE1/4, SW1/4, Section 22, Township 7 South, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. and as an alternate be used for domestic, municipal, commercial, industrial, irrigation, fishdecreed and wildlife point of diversion for the Slaght Ditch. Allocation of yield to Maddox Reservoir is attached as Exhibit C. e. Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir: propagation, and all other beneficial purposes, including exchange to compensate for No. The Lower Sacramentorecreational Creek Reservoir Company, a Colorado corporation, owns and operates the Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir in the in South PlatteNW1/4, RiverSection and its32, tributaries.

Other owners in the reservoir9 have water 1. Thedepletions reservoir is located the NE1/4 and the SE1/4 SW1/4, Section 29, Township South,transferred Range 77 West, 6th P.M., Park County, Colorado.

North Fork Associates owns 932 shares of a total of 3,700 shares in the Company (a 25.2% interest).

The reservoir rights to Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir No. 1 in which Applicants have no interest. Lower Sacramento has been constructed and is entitled to store water under the following Decrees:

Creek Reservoir is claimed as an alternate replacement supply in this matter. 5. Statement of Plan for

Augmentation: This augmentation plan will replace out-of-priority evaporative losses from the Moose Adjudication Appropriation Date Amount Case No.Pond W 7741 July 25,depletions 1974 a.f. Valley Diversion as more particularly Valley and74out-of-priority associated with the40Moose Case No. 84CW250 Use of Res. as Recharge Facility described as follows. ThisUse plan will require 0.643 of an acre-foot of replacement water as is shown in Table Case No. 85CW465 of Res. as Recharge Facility 1 below. a. This augmentation plan will replace out-of-priority evaporative losses for the on-channel Moose

The water mayPond. be usedApplicants for domestic,are municipal, commercial, industrial,credit irrigation, and wildlife and all other Valley claiming a phreatophyte forfish 100% of the propagation, area of therecreational pond formerly beneficial purposes, exchange to compensate for In depletions in the Platte and itswould tributaries.

Other owners in the resoccupied by including sub-irrigated grass and willows. addition, theSouth period thatRiver the pond normally be frozen ervoir have transferred water rights to Lower Sacramento Creek Reservoir No. 1 in which Applicants have no interest. Lower Sacramento determined the average temperatures since the elevation of the two is plan Creek was Reservoir is claimedusing as an alternate replacement supply in of thisEvergreen matter. 5. Statement of Plan for Augmentation: Thislocations augmentation will replace out-of-priority losses The from the Moose first Valleyday Pondwith and out-of-priority depletions withbelow the Moose within 500 feet evaporative of each other. average temperatures of 32 associated degrees or was Valley Diversion as more particularly described as follows.

This plan will require 0.643 of an acre-foot of replacement water as is shown in determined by extrapolating the average temperatures of February and March and the months of NovemberTable 1 below. a. This augmentation plan will replace out-of-priority evaporative losses for the on-channel Moose Valley Pond. Applicants are claimand December.

A100% calculation of ofevaporation for Moose Pond isgrass attached as Exhibit D. b. ing a phreatophyte credit for of the area the pond formerly occupiedValley by sub-irrigated and willows.

In addition, theThis period that augmentation will also replace out-of-priority depletions from the Moose Valley Diversion for the pond would normallyplan be frozen was determined using the average temperatures of Evergreen since the elevation of theused two locations is within watering 500 feet of plants each other.

The average first day with temperatures of 32 degrees or below was determined by extrapolating the average within a 500 square foot greenhouse, with an estimated water requirement of 0.29 gallons temperatures of February and March and the months of November and December. A calculation of evaporation for Moose Valley Pond is perassquare foot peraugmentation day, operating 6-months per out-of-priority year, with depletions 100% consumption. construction and attached Exhibit D. b. This plan will also replace from the MooseBefore Valley Diversion used for watering the greenhouse, thewith plan is intended torequirement replace depletions from watering trees at 80% plants operation within a 500of square foot greenhouse, an estimated water of 0.29 gallons perthe square foot perof day, operating 6-months per year, with 100% consumption.

Before andrequirements operation of theof greenhouse, theacre-foot. plan is intended to replace depletions from the consumption not to exceed theconstruction replacement 0.081 of an A meter will be installed watering trees at 80%Valley consumption not to to exceed replacement requirements onofthe Moose Diversion trackthe pumping for these uses. of 0.081 of an acre-foot. A meter will be installed on the Moose Valley Diversion to track pumping for these uses.

Table 1 Use

Water Requirements *Greenhouse 0.29 500 sq ft, 6 gl/sqft/dy months Pond Evap 0.553 af/ac Sub-tot Trans. Chg Total *Trees

0.15%/mile

Units 1

100%

0.885 ac

0.489

100%

0.489 0.570

0.026 0.067

0.463 0.503

85

0.073

100%

0.073 0.643 0.081

0.009 0.076 0.081

0.064 0.567 0.000

0.101

4

CU Rate

Replacement Requirements Total Ac- Summer Winter Ft Ac-Ft Ac-Ft 0.081 0.041 0.040

Quantity AF 0.081

80%

*Before construction and operation of the greenhouse, Applicants may seek to replace depletions for watering trees on the Subject Property as long as the total consumptive use does not exceed 0.081 acre-feet.

The monthly depletions are as follows in acre-feet: Nov 0.120

Dec 0.014

Jan 0.000

Feb 0.000

Mar 0.080

Apr 0.13 2

May 0.014

Jun 0.014

Jul 0.000

Aug 0.000

Sep 0.000

Oct 0.199

This equates to a maximum stream depletion 0.26 gallonofper minute. c. The consumptive use water requirementuse willwater be met with This equates to a maximum streamofdepletion 0.26 gallon pertotal minute. c. The total consumptive 0.643 requirement of an acre-foot will of Guiraud 3Twith Ditch 0.643 as described and 0.567 acre-feet storageasin described Maddox Reservoir Exhibitsacre“B” and “C” be met of an above acre-foot of Guiraud 3Tof Ditch above (See and 0.567 respectively). The calculated requirements of the direct flow water rights from May through September are a total of 0.067 of an acre-foot and storage in October Maddoxthrough Reservoir Exhibits “B” and “C”Creek respectively). calculated requirements 0.503 feet of anof acre-foot from April at(See the point of depletion on Casto in the NE1/4The NW1/4, Section 26, Township 6 South, direct water rights from May September a total0.567 of 0.067 of an andto0.503 Rangeof 71the West of the flow 6th P.M. The point of delivery of thethrough Guiraud 3T Ditch water,are including of an acre footacre-foot to be delivered the Maddox Reservoir, willacre-foot be the former headgate of the GuiraudApril 3T Ditch on the Middle of the South PlatteCreek River inin thethe NE1/4, Section 8, Township of an from October through at the point of Fork depletion on Casto NE1/4 NW1/4, 11 South, Range 76 West of the 6th P.M. The point of delivery from Maddox Reservoir shall be the outlet of Maddox Reservoir in the SE1/4 26,Township Township 6 South, West of the The of deliveryat of Guiraud 3T at the SW1/4,Section Section 22, 7 South, RangeRange 73 West71 of the 6th P.M, all in6th ParkP.M. County.

Thepoint total requirement the the points of exchange Ditchof water, of anRiver acreand foot be Platte delivered tothe theSW1/4 Maddox will be the former confluence the Northincluding Fork of the 0.567 South Platte the to South River in SE1/4,Reservoir, Section 25, Township 7 South, Range 70 West of the 6th P.M. 0.503 of an acre-foot of replacement water. During thethe irrigation thein months of May through September, headgate of isthe Guiraud 3T Ditch on the Middle Fork of Southseason Platteduring River the NE1/4, Section 8, out-of-priority depletions to the stream system will be continuously augmented by MMRC by foregoing the diversion of a portion of its Guiraud Township 11 South, Range 76 West of the 6th P.M. The point of delivery from Maddox Reservoir shall be 3T Ditch Rights. During the non-irrigation season during the months of October through April, and at times when the Guiraud 3T Ditch Rights outlet of Maddox will Reservoir SE1/4 Township South,of Range 73 West ofwill thebe proare notthe in priority, replacement be made in by the release fromSW1/4, Maddox Section Reservoir.22, d. The required 7volume augmentation water vided from the sources in Paragraph No. 4, above. Due to volume of annual stream projected occur under 6th P.M, all in described Park County.

The total requirement atthe thesmall points of exchange at the depletions confluence of thetoNorth this plan, instantaneous stream depletions aggregated and replaced more releases short duration.

6. Water Exchange Fork of the South Platte Rivermay andbethe South Platte River by in one theorSW1/4 SE1/4,ofSection 25, Township 7 Project: Since the point of depletion associated with the Augmented Structures is upstream of the augmentation supplies, Applicants assert South,project Rangeright 70 pursuant West oftothe 6th P.M. is 0.50337-92-302(1)(a), of an acre-foot of replacement water. 37-92-305(5), During the irrigation an exchange Sections 37-92-103(9), 37-92-302(5), 37-92-305(3), and 37-92-305(8) (a), C.R.S. and during an appropriative right ofofexchange pursuantSeptember, to Sections 37-80-120 and 37-83-104, C.R.S.toThe of these exchanges season the months May through out-of-priority depletions thereach stream system will shall extend:be(1)continuously from the confluence of the North of the by South Platte River the South of Platte River in the SE1/4, Section 25, Townaugmented

by Fork MMRC foregoing theand diversion a portion of SW1/4 its Guiraud 3T Ditch ship 7 South, Range 70 West, thence up the North Fork of the South Platte River to the confluence of the North Fork and Kennedy Gulch in Rights.

During season months of October April, of and at times when the SW1/4 SE1/4, Sectionthe 16,non-irrigation Township 7 South, Rangeduring 70 West,the thence up Kennedy Gulch through to the confluence Kennedy Gulch and Casto 3T Ditch are not in priority, will beCreek madeto the by point release from Maddox Creek the in theGuiraud SW1/4 SW1/4, SectionRights 24, Township 7 South, Range 70replacement West, thence up Casto

Reservoir. d. The required volume of augmentation water will be provided from the sources described in Continued to Next Page No. 417788 Paragraph No. 4, above. Due to the small volume of annual stream depletions projected to occur under this plan, instantaneous stream depletions may be aggregated and replaced by one or more releases of short duration. 6. Water Exchange Project: Since the point of depletion associated with the Augmented Structures Golden Jeffco project December 21, 2023 * 14 is upstream of the augmentation supplies, Applicants assert an| exchange right pursuant to Sections 37-92-103(9), 37-92-302(1)(a), 37-92-302(5), 37-92-305(3), 37-92-305(5), and 37-92-305(8)(a), C.R.S.

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Public Notices Continued From Last Page: Page 2 of 2 No. 417788 of depletion in the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 71 West; and (2) from the confluence of the North Fork of the South Platte and Kennedy Gulch in the SW1/4 SE1/4, Section 16, Township 7 South, Range 70 West, thence up Kennedy Gulch to the confluence of Kennedy Gulch and Casto Creek in the SW1/4 SW1/4, Section 24, Township 7 South, Range 70 West, thence up Casto Creek to the point of depletion in the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 71 West. In the event that there is a senior call within the exchange project or exchange reach which precludes the exchange, the Applicants can

have replacement water delivered via trucking to make replacements above the calling water right or release water from an onsite container. The exchange project right and appropriative right of exchange will each be operated to replace depletions to the flow of water in the stream system as the depletions occur. The water exchange project right and appropriative right of exchange will each be operated and administered with a priority date of November 30, 2023, at a maximum flow rate of 0.5 gpm. 7. Administration of Plan: Appropriate accounting forms will be established for reporting usage and determining required releases to be made pursuant to this augmentation plan throughout each year. 8. Names and address of owners or reputed own-

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ers of the land upon which any new diversion or storage structure, or modification to any existing diversion or storage structure is or will be constructed or upon which water is or will be stored, including any modification to the existing storage pool: LK King Revocable Living Trust: 26996 Stagecoach Road, Conifer, CO 80433. WHEREFORE, Applicants request the entry of a decree approving this Application, specifically (1) granting the appropriations sought in this Application, (2) authorizing use of the augmentation supplies described in this Application, (3) determining that the source and location of delivery of augmentation water are sufficient to prevent material injury to vested water rights. (13 pgs., 4 Exhibits)

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should

not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2024 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. 417788 irst Publication: December 21, 2023 Last Publication: December 21, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript

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